H. Wade Minter

For the Girls: February 2024

This is the February 2024 playlist for the girls.

The Songs

1. Album cover for Vivid
"Cult of Personality" - Living Colour (Vivid, 1988)

A sharp rap-rock crossover built around a hard riff and a big, anthemic chorus.

2. Album cover for The Score (Expanded Edition)
"Ready or Not" - Fugees (The Score (Expanded Edition), 1996)

A moody East Coast hip-hop track that rides a tense sample and a strong hook.

3. Album cover for The Best of the Pointer Sisters
"Jump (For My Love)" - The Pointer Sisters (The Best of the Pointer Sisters, 1984)

Bright, handclap-driven pop with a cheerful, sing-along feel.

4. Album cover for The Art of Storytelling
"Street Talkin' (feat. Outkast)" - Slick Rick (The Art of Storytelling, 1998)

A playful posse cut that pairs old-school storytelling with Southern rap energy.

5. Album cover for Corinne Bailey Rae
"Put Your Records On" - Corinne Bailey Rae (Corinne Bailey Rae, 2006)

A warm, acoustic soul song with an easygoing, reassuring touch.

6. Album cover for CooleyHighHarmony (Bonus Track Version)
"Motownphilly" - Boyz II Men (CooleyHighHarmony (Bonus Track Version), 1991)

A polished New Jack Swing-era hit with rich harmonies and a classic early-'90s sound.

7. Album cover for 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Lionel Richie
"Hello" - Lionel Richie (20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Lionel Richie, 1983)

A smooth, romantic ballad that helped define Lionel Richie’s solo run.

8. Album cover for The ArchAndroid
"Tightrope (feat. Big Boi)" - Janelle Monáe (The ArchAndroid, 2010)

An art-pop track that blends futuristic production with a tight guest verse.

9. Album cover for Mothership Connection
"Give up the Funk (Tear the Roof Off the Sucker)" - Parliament (Mothership Connection, 1975)

A signature funk workout with a deep groove and a call-and-response hook.

10. Album cover for Miss E...So Addictive
"Get Ur Freak On (LP Version)" - Missy Elliott (Miss E...So Addictive, 2001)

A punchy Missy Elliott track built on a clipped beat and a distinctive synth pulse.

11. Album cover for Can't Get Enough
"Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe" - Barry White (Can't Get Enough, 1974)

A slow, lush soul ballad known for its deep vocals and enduring radio presence.

12. Album cover for Bustin' Loose
"Bustin' Loose" - Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers (Bustin' Loose, 1979)

A Washington, D.C. go-go staple with a live-band swing and a long dance-floor groove.

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