Throwback Thursday: 1997 Edition

So I bet you wanna know why I am making an edition of Throwback Thursday dedicated to the year of 1997. Well, I'ma tell you anyway. I am a huge fan of the 90s: television, movies, music, heck even the crazy fashion (not really). I loved how much this decade has contributed to my childhood and I am very thankful to have experienced it even at such a young age. And 1997 I felt was a pretty good year, no? Here are some hits from that year that you may or may not remember.

Robyn - Do You Know (What It Takes)

Before there was Britney, Christina, and for sure Gaga, there was Robyn. She was one of the first young blonde pop singers to emerge in the 90s pop era. Native of Sweden, Robyn is still on her grind and, in my opinion, seriously underrated in the US. Here is one of her earliest hits.

Fiona Apple - Criminal

I have always been a fan of this song, even though my mom would not let me watch the video when I was 9 lol. For such a tiny little angsty 19 year-old, she packs a lotta soul in those vocal cords. And I love the incorporation of the flute. Here is Fiona's biggest charted hit "Criminal" which peaked at #21 on Billboard.

Total featuring Missy Elliot and Timbaland - What About Us

This was one of those songs that took me quite a while to track down. I didn't actually re-discover it until college when I first heard it in the late 90s. Timbaland and Missy Elliot were the two of the biggest influences in urban music back in the day and are still making serious moves. Unfortunately many r&b groups male and female don't make as many moves anymore. I guess mainstream labels are more concerned with solo superstars. But still, I miss the r&b girl groups. SWV, En Vogue, Mokenstef, Total: where are you at???

Will Smith featuring Coko from SWV - Men In Black

Speaking of SWV, the amazing Coko lends her soulful vocals to this Will Smith throwback which sampled "Forget Me Nots" from Patrice Rushen. "Men in Black" the title theme song of the movie with the same name, also comes with a dance at the bridge. And you have no idea how long it took me to do the "take a walk with me" part when i was a kid.

~L~