October 5, 2024

October 5, 2024

Album cover for “Head to Toe” by Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam, featuring three members posing in front of a car. Lisa Lisa stands center in a black leather jacket and light blue pants, flanked by two men in dark outfits. The background fades from blue to purple, with bold yellow text reading “LISA LISA AND CULT JAM – HEAD TO TOE” at the top. The image reflects 1980s fashion, attitude, and pop culture style.

Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam – Can You Feel The Beat

In the mid-1980s, Lisa Lisa (born Lisa Velez) burst onto the scene with Cult Jam and Full Force, redefining freestyle…
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“Sweet Love” – Anita Baker (1986)

Released in May 1986, “Sweet Love” became a signature track for Baker and a defining sound of the decade. It…
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The Birth of Nike & the Rise of Air Jordan

Nike began as Blue Ribbon Sports, a humble distributor for Onitsuka Tiger (now ASICS), founded by Phil Knight and Bill…
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Side A: The Beat That Raised Us

You didn’t just make a mixtape—you curated a mood. Every rewind was a ritual. Every pause, a decision.
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The Wall That Fell – Berlin, Broadcasts, and the End of an Era

For decades, the Berlin Wall symbolized the Cold War’s icy grip—a concrete divide between East and West, communism and capitalism,…
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Saturday Morning Rituals: A Guest Submission by DJ Fad

There was a time when Saturday mornings weren’t just a break from school—they were a full-blown ceremony. A weekly rite…
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Flight Path: Michael Jordan’s Ascent to Immortality

Michael Jordan’s journey didn’t begin with highlight reels or sneaker deals—it started with heartbreak. Born in Brooklyn in 1963 and…
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The Windbreaker Wasn’t Just A Jacket

In the 1980s, the windbreaker wasn’t just a jacket—it was a statement. Lightweight, loud, and layered in attitude, it became…