TBTM: City High - Caramel ft. Eve (2001) [Music Video]

This weeks Turn Back Time Monday reminisces over hip hop trio, City High's classic 2001 Trackmasters single, "Caramel", featuring Ruff Ryders femcee, Eve. The groups only album, also titled "City High", is still a personal favorite to this day. Watch the music video for the single below!

Gotta love that "Caramel" complexion.

Written By AdeelRVS

TBTM: Last Episode Of Arsenio Hall Show (1994) [Video]

This weeks Turn Back Time Monday features this legendary performance by a number of hip hop greats on the last episode of the Arsenio Hall show in 1994. This mass cypher includes performances by Yo Yo, MC Lyte, Naughty By Nature, A Tribe Called Quest, Fu-Schnickens, Das EFX, CL Smooth, Guru, The Wu-Tang Clan and KRS-One! Amazing. Watch and reminisce below!

Written By AdeelRVS

TBTM: Aaliyah - Are You That Somebody (Prod. Timbaland) [Music Video]

On what would have been Aaliyah's 33rd birthday, this weeks Turn Back Time Monday joint is the timeless classic, "Are You That Somebody" produced by producer extraordinaire, Timbaland, circa 1998. When these two phenomenal artists came together they were always on point with a sound that can never be replicated. Listen, reminisce, appreciate, enjoy! 

Happy MLK Day & RIP Aaliyah

Written By AdeelRVS

TBTM: Mariah Carey - Always Be My Baby (Morales Remix) [Video]

I'm just going to go ahead and say that Mariah Carey's Daydream is one of my favorite albums of all time.  While the legendary producer David Morales is one of my favorite 90's house artists. The two were frequent collaborators back in the day which led to a number of major dance hits. As a result, this weeks Turn Back Time Monday features David Morales' 1996 remix of Mariah Carey's classic single, Always Be My Baby. This one takes me waaaay back...

Written By AdeelRVS

TBTM: Cajmere - Brighter Days ft. Dajae (1992)

This weeks Turn Back Time Monday flashes back to the legendary house producer, Cajmere's hit track, Brighter Days featuring the beautiful voice of Dajae circa 1992. There are about 15 different versions of this classic single but the nine and a half minute extended version is probably my all time favorite. Listen and get lost in the nostalgic days of golden age 90's house.

Also check out the Just Blaze remix!

TBTM: Eddie Murphy - Party All The Time [Music Video]

This weeks Turn Back Time Monday is Eddie Murphy's classic and only notable 80's anthem, Party All The Time off his debut album, How Could It Be, circa 1985. Yeah I went there...and I'd do it again damn it! The in studio music video features Eddie along with Rick James and a number of other musicians. Make all the jokes you want but this is still THAT track.

Also check out Sharam's club version of Party All The Time.

TBTM: Soul For Real - Candy Rain ft. Heavy D (Remix) [Music Video]

This weeks Turn Back Time Monday features the 90's R&B classic, Candy Rain remix by Soul For Real featuring Heavy D. This song was so dope they made a separate music video for the original and for the remix! This is Soul For Real.

Be honest, how many of ya'll dream of candy coated rainbows?

TBTM: Nina Simone - Feeling Good (1965) [Video]

This weeks Turn Back Time Monday features the late great Nina Simone's beautiful 1965 single, Feeling Good off her legendary album I Put A Spell On You. Most of you who have been busy Watch(ing) the Throne, probably recognize this from the Kanye sampled track, New Day. I'm surprised they didn't put "featuring Nina Simone" in the track name like they did with Otis. Since when did a sample become a feature?

It's a new dawn, its a new day, Its a new life for me

TBTM: DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince - I'm Looking For The One (To Be With Me) (1993) [Music Video]

This weeks Turn Back Time Mondays is one of my favorite tracks of all time; DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince's I'm Looking For The One (To Be With Me) off they're legendary album Code Red. I Dare you to find another song that makes you feel this good.

Turn Back Time Mondays: The Fugees - Rumble In The Jungle ft. A Tribe Called Quest, Busta Rhymes & John Forté (1997) [Music Video]

Star studded line up of legendary artists on one of my all time favorite joints. This weeks TBTM is The Fugees tribute to Muhammad Ali entitled Rumble In The Jungle featuring A Tribe Called Quest, Busta Rhymes and John Forté circa 1997.


This track was featured on the excellent documentary When We Were Kings based on the infamous Rumble In The Jungle heavy weight championship fight between Muhammad Ali and George Forman held in Zaire.

Timeless Clasic.

Turn Back Time Mondays: Chino XL - Don't Say A Word (Prod. J Dilla)

"Just Don't Say A Word."

Turn Back Time Mondays: J Dilla - Fall In Love (Happy Birthday J Dilla)

Not only is today the late grate J Dilla's birthday but also his Japanese counterpart, Nujabes. Even though we have lost both of these two musical genius's, we will never forget. Thats why this weeks TBTM is a two parter dedicated to both Nujabes and J Dilla.

Happy Birthday to the legendary, Jay Dee!



Rest In Beats

Turn Back Time Mondays: Nujabes - Peaceland (Happy Birthday Nujabes)

This is one of the most beautiful tracks of all time.



Rest In Peace Nujabes

Turn Back Time Mondays: DJ Quik - Pitch In On A Party (2000) [Music Video]

Smooth west coast vibes from the legendary DJ Quik circa 2000.


"Let's pitch in on a party tonight!"

Turn Back Time Mondays: Aaliyah - Back & Forth (1994) [Aaliyah Tribute]

As a tribute to what would have been the beautiful Aaliyah's 32nd (Age Ain't Nothing but a Number) birthday this Sunday, this weeks TBTM joint is what was Aaliyah's first music video filmed at just 15 for the classic track Back & Forth.

As hard as it was to choose, this is definitely my favorite Aaliyah track of all time.

Rest In Peace Aaliyah (January 16th, 1979 - August 15th 2001)

Turn Back Time Mondays: Groove Theory

Although I've had this album digitally for years, I just recently found it on vinyl and just had to have it. Groove Theory has been one of my favorite Producer-Singer R&B duos for a long time featuring the soothing voice of Amel Larrieux and the great 90's production of Bryce Wilson. Sadly the two were only able to release one incredible self titled album in 1995 which I would recommend to anyone and everyone! Thats why for todays flash back joints I had to post my personal favorite tracks off the album.



Groove Theory - Baby Luv (Extended Summer Groove Remix):


Groove Theory - Tell Me:


Groove Theory - Keep Tryin' ft. Sky Larrieux:


Groove Theory - Time Flies:


I think I just went into a 45 minute lucid dream about the 90's while listening to all those.

Go out and grab this album, if you don't already have it you are definitely missing out!