90’s-Thread The Needle
Santogold and Amanda Blank have done a killer cover version of this L.L. track as part of Santo’s Diplo remix album, “Top Ranking”. Remember Diplo/MIA’s “Piracy Funds Terrorism”? This is part two, and just as great. The cover made me remember my glory days where I’d pop this jam in my tape player.
2 Unlimited didn’t name themselves that by accident, they really were all about pushing the limits. Their debut album and break out hit was called, “Get Ready!” but really, could anyone? They must of been on some quality Dutch (Hi Margot!) designer drugs. No no, no no no no, no no no no, there’s no limit. There really is no limits, reach for the stars kids.
The term “get hype” was big back in the 90’s. This 1990 King Bee track and the accompanying video define it’s meaning.
King Bee – Back By Dope Demand
On another note, it’s time to bring back the, “Thread The Needle” and no, I’m not talking about sewing, although my mom did knit this cardigan, I’m talking about the dance.
I remember when I first saw it in a Kid N Play music video which I had recorded. I sat there on the rewind-pause, trying to figure it out.
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A yotube search reveals, a) that there isn’t enough youtube vids of this, and b) that those stupid glow-stick rave victims have tried to make it into there own dance. It’s time to take the power back people.
I love Amanda Blank’s take on “I need love” its just as good.
yeah, sooo good…
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