Kirk Franklin, The Nu Nation Project (1998)Standout: UGK - "Use Me Up" | The Southern Way (1992)Standout: Barbra Streisand, Butterfly (1974)Gil Scott-Heron's version of the soul classic reminded us of his versatile talents. Grace Jones, Indigo Nights, Live (2008) The practice not only gives you something to do, but it fuels creativity and a new level of self-awareness. Colliding worlds was one thing but to hear Kravitz's vocals come in on the bridge, set the track apart from the rest.Sampled On: Kendrick Lamar - “Sing About Me, I'm Dying Of Thirst"  | Good kid, Maad City (2012)Lamar's take on "Use Me" blended right into the themes of his debut album, Good kid, Maad City allowing the artist to create another world on the project. Issac Hayes, Dr. Dolittle Soundtrack (1998)Standout: 1. John used to say 'I'm no big deal,' but he was a huge deal to us. They've got the spotlight and only a few minutes to make the most of it.Rappers have been pushing their creative bounds via their visuals in 2019, serving up shareable, meme-able, rewind-worthy clips (among a pool of less-notable productions that will go unaddressed here). "We are all in shock, please give us a minute for a moment in privacy and we will celebrate his life and his work together. In the hilarious video, Witherspoon plays the song's namesake, with two bad ass kids running him ragged.The recent loss of legends in jazz, soul and classical music have saddened the music industry and reminded us of their touching gifts to music. Dr. Dre and Queen Pen | Another Level (1996)R&B heads are well aware of BLACKstreet's neverending ballads and the genius of Teddy Riley. Without further ado, here are the 50 funniest rap songs. You can also find creative ways to hop on the phone with friends and family instead of constantly chatting about 'rona.We made the best out of our quarantine situation‼️FACETIME 70s PartyHAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY NIECE @kiyonnathewriter ❤️❤️SHOUT OUT TO ALL MY ARIES ♈️ MAKE THE BEST OF IT!! T.W.D.Y., “Player’s Holiday” | Derty Werk (1999) John Witherspoon is in full "get off my lawn" mode as an ornery neighbor. "It is with deepest sorrow that we can confirm our beloved husband and father, John Witherspoon, one of the hardest working men in show business, died today at his home in Sherman Oaks (Los Angeles) at the age of 77," his family said in a statement. Lil B - “Up And Down” | Based Jam (2012) Vibe.com is an affiliate site of Billboard, a subsidiary of Prometheus Global Media, LLC. Soul For Real | Candy Rain (1994) Aretha Franklin recorded a version a year before the release of The Beatles' version and Withers gave his take on the record in the 70s. It's also why it fits into Dr. Dre's single and the G-funk era.Sampled/Covered On:  J. Cole - “The Cut Off" featuring kiLL Edward  | KOD (2018) You can also hop on your favorite streaming service and create a playlist all your own.September 27, 2019 marked the 25th anniversary of the multiplatinum self-titled debut album by one of R&B’s greatest voices, Brandy Rayana Norwood, or simply Brandy. It's a sentimental take on the sample and one of the artist's most underrated songs. The actor had a prosperous film and TV career but was also beloved by the hip-hop community. Check out XXL … With that comes personality, charm, and, of course, a good sense-of-humor. Yet, there's still little to no information on what happens next.“Open, transparent, consistent communication is the most important thing governments and organizations can do: Make sure people understand why they are being quarantined first and foremost, how long it is expected to last,” Samantha Brooks of King’s College London told the outlet. Lala Anthony held a too-cute FT birthday party for writer Kiyonna Anthony with a 70s theme. We love you “POPS” always & forever. Speaking to Fact Mag in 2017, the creator of New Jack Swing gave credit to Stylez for bringing him the sample of "Grandma's Hands. When it comes to music videos, Lil Dicky sets the bar high with “$ave Dat Money,” which clocks in at over 84 million views and counting. Gil Scott-Heron, Reflections (1981)