Why “Lil Boo Thang” is BLOWING UP Right Now
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- čas přidán 3. 08. 2023
- Let's talk about the viral hit "Boo Thang", the original "Best of My Love" by The Emotions, and answer the questions "Why is this song so good?" and "Why Now?"
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The Emotions
Best of My Love
Earth Wind and Fire
Maurice White
Paul Russell
Lil Boo Thang
Original Song
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I heard a mix on a local college radio station a couple of years ago that mashes up perfectly. Hot line bling and Escape, the Pina colada song. I couldn't believe how well they went together...
You didn't mention the other "old" song that's sampled in Boo Thang!!! Hint-Cheryl Lynn
We want your mash up version in apple music bro! So good amd groovy!
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The reason why it's blowing up is because It's nostalgic and doesn't have a lot of overuse of sexual innuendo. Has a fantastic vibe to it that young and old can dance to.
Absolutely agree with you! I’m sick of the raunchy music. I have several Spotify lists but there’s something special about listening to the radio and the dj puts on a fun-loving song like this one
Like the 2010s where alot of songs were just vibes
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This comment is so meta
This is a throwback to the late 80's / early 90's when rap and hip hop was all about fun, laughing, loving, positivity...just having a good time! Add a sample from one of the signature songs of the 70's and a feel good hit is born! We need this in the world right now.
Agreed. In the early-mid 80’s my friends and I lapped up every ounce of free-style and early hip-hop we could. Being from Chicago I witnessed the devastation of what Steve Dahl did when he caused a riot at Comiskey Park over his disdain for Disco music.
However out of those ashes came the rise of House music cuz DJ’s were spinning records at house parties.
Once songs like “Cop Killer” and 2 Live Crew came on the scene it was all downhill from there and the only got worse. Rock music was no better- especially from bands like Led Zeppelin and heavy metal bands.
This song is so refreshing and fun to dance to
I love how your videos have enough technical details and theory so that more advanced viewers pick up tidbits of knowledge, yet those less advanced can still follow along and also pick up tidbits of knowledge. You walk that line perfectly!
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Best of My Love definitely has a "vault pass" because I hear it all the time being played over the speakers in various retail/business settings (including my own job). And I'm not saying that as a bad thing, I don't mind the song. It reminds me of "Got to Be Real" by Cheryl Lynn, which is another song I've never really gotten tired of.
My favorite part of Best Of My Love is always when the 3 ladies hit the "OOOHHH" in unison! The harmony is so good that it always fills me with joy just hearing it!!😊🤗
Another one that came out the vault like 8-10 yrs ago and seems here to stay is "Return of the Mack"
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I love Return of the Mack, but I didn't know it "came back." But I can't escape Paul Russell's song. It's everywhere. Good thing the Emotions' songs is one of my favorites ever.
You keep setting the bar my dude. Your knowledge, your analysis, and love for the craft is infectious. Keep up the great work🙏🏾
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One of my Fav Best of My Love.. wished music is good as the 60-80s. I miss funk, groove, danceable-R&B/Soul.
„Best of my love“ kinda actually came out and went back to the Musical Vault before. It was the leading Sample on Mariah Carey‘s „Emotions“
Was waiting for him to mention this!
I hate the trend of "sampling" becoming just ripping an old song and singing on top of it. Sampling used to be all about flipping and rearranging samples so you can barely recognize where it came from
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Yup alot of the new songs that sampled some classics ended being terrible but this lil boo thang is actually a banger
Best of My love is always a vibe!! Love Boo Thing
Look, man, I'm 54 years old, and I listen to everything. I have to say the more I listen to today's music, the more I love the past music.
I stopped wedding DJing last year after 15 years. I played best of my love at every wedding, proudly over the years. It works in every crowd, every setting. It just feels so goddamn good especially at a time where you’re celebrating love.
“Best of My Love” is an absolute timeless masterpiece. Thanks, as always, for your breakdown. Since I’m old and not really on TikTok, I’ve never heard “Lil Boo Thang,” but I imagine my mother 🙏🏾 would have enjoyed it. She loved “Best of My Love” and another song that heavily sampled it back in the late ‘90s, “My Baby Daddy” by B-Rock & the Bizz. 😆 Cheers!
Best of my love is one of my all-time favorites and it’s on many playlists of mine. I hear it several times a week. It’s a great song and I’m glad it’s coming back.
I think the only thing missing from this is that funk is back on the popular culture. Lots of top 40 funk being played lately
hmm like which ones you mean?
@@moutaftsisgiorgos2043Lizzo's radio plays like "I'm I ready" and "it's about damn time" are pretty funky
I love that you made this video in such a timely manner! It has been all over my tiktok page and love it so much
The stats have changed since I filmed it - it's blowing up even more 🔥
You are the definition of inspiration… making you the ‘Best of CZcams’!!
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Don’t forget the opening shot from Boogie Nights. Pure cinema.
I think a lot of people around my age and younger actually never knew this song, myself included, despite being a fan of 60s-70s R&B. I’m black but somehow never heard it at cookouts or picnics either. I never heard it before until my job at Walgreens in 2017 where it was in regular rotation on the playlist and it instantly became one of my all-time favorites!
Same story with the Isley Brothers This Old Heart Of Mine. So yeah, I think it’s just a matter of underexposure to it in current times. Never heard Lil Boo Thang before, but I instantly recognized the sample, so I’m glad Best Of My Love is finally getting the recognition it deserves once again!
Love the way how you explain complex music theory in a easy, enjoyable and funny way! Most underestimated CZcams channel ❤
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Yes, agreed. Man you are a great teacher. I had a teacher like you in NYU. He explained complex ideas of religion and existentialism in ways that made it fun and understandable. Yes even if one were on shrooms or smoked up.
JUST ANNOUNCED: they cleared the sample and the song drops in four days (August 18, 2023)
You are fucking awesome I’m 23 and have been wanting to learn more about music that may have missed my generation. This is definitely one that has even stuck in my brain as a young kid.
This remake falls right into the groove trend from JT suit and tie to Bruno Mars Skate etc. I love this music
See... the WHOLE video makes me smile. The power of GOOD music.
The Best Of My ❤
Has always been a gem..
It is a Grammy Award Winning Song..
I also think the ascension of the CZcams reactors & reaction videos has brought older music to a whole new younger audience.
The Emotions were hot when I was in high school. As was EWF. God I miss those days.
I loved your analysis. The term "MUSIC VAULT" is classic. Thank you! This applies to all songs the way you explain it.
Love my Elements!! Not surprised now that I hear your break down. All I love is a feel good jam! (NEVER tired of it).
Yaaasss!! A feel good jam is always my jam! Props to the female queens.
The Best of My Love" has never gone in the vault with the Black Community! As soon as I heard that, I said "That's the Emotions!". Who the hell is Paul Russell and what is "What the eff is Lil Boo Thang"!?!!
Brandon's music vault theory, you've got to love it! 😍
Great video. Awesome in-depth knowledge for those that don’t know. 🤘🏼✌🏼👏🏼
I've been searching for this newer song because I loved it but couldn't figure out the title!!! Glad I found you!!
I'm surprised you didn't mention the sample of this song back in the 90s called "That's Just My Baby Daddy" That was pretty big.
Good vibes track. It's unfortunate the art of musicians making original tracks is lost though. That track got laid down decades ago and it's STILL bangin'. The current era is lacking that.
The 70s was a uniquely magical era 🔥
Hey not sure if you are aware of this or not but labyrinth zone from sonic 1 samples the bass from best of my love, honestly a lot of the original sonic songs contain samples like chemical plant is a sample of glam slam by prince. I think an episode on sonic and/or video game samples would make for an interesting video 🤔
That's a dope idea, early video game music is amazing fr 💯
That's crazy.
Love the delayed start on Best Of My Love ( don't forget the 2 count on the hi-hat before it actually starts). 😎
70’s music generation is the best!❤
Well presented! I was 14+ during the late 70's and thought i knew everything about Disco, %75 of this i did not know. The isolation of the voices was unreal. The connection to EWF yah i hear it. Excellent breakdown.
BEST harmonies those layyyyydies absolutely SLAYED back then-
Such a cool video, thanks! I love funk music!
Never been into my vault for the last 45 years. And the first tune I wanted to learn to play when I started playing bass guitar 3 years ago 🎉 together with Shalamar's Night to remember. Tuuuuuunes !
Love the video , let's hope he gets the sample cleared !
He's posted saying he just has to sign so it sounds like it's happening 🔥
I’ve been listening to Paul for 2 years, He is incredibly talented, I’m very happy for him!
Love your theory bro! I study this shii as an artist myself. Will be using this
Yo man, I recently picked up a Record Store Day edition Orange marbled vinyl of The Brand New Heavies - Heavy Rhyme Experience. It's a crazy record that doesn't get enough attention. Large Proffessor, Guru from Gang Starr, Grand Puba, Kool G Rap, Black Sheep and the Pharcyde plus more all dropping rhymes over a live jazz band. It's acutally crazy how little people talk about how crazy of a collab this was. I'd love to see you do a breakdown on how that collab came together in the first place! I love the content bro, keep teaching us hip hop history!
Brand New Heavies had their time in the sun due to MTV back in the day.
Every December, This Christmas comes out of the vault!
Absolutely - Christmas music is a very lucrative thing for that reason - I could talk for another 10 mins just about music being wrapped up in nostalgia... in fact... adding to the list right now haha
@@diggingthegreatstrue, all you need is one good Christmas song and your set for life. Just like Mariah Carey, Wham, Chuck Berry, Bing Crosby and David Bowie!
Thank you !!!! Wonderful presentation!!!!
I love this channel! Very much inspiring me to go sample hunting again
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God, I love “Best Of My Love”! Definitely in the top 10 of best all time love songs! (And I have weird taste in love songs).
Very interesting and entertaining insights!
Another sublime video. Love from the UK
Much love from the US 🙏
Still LOVE "Best of My Love"!!:)) So of course I love Lil Boo Thang!!
Boogie Nights made sure _Best of My Love_ would not stay in the vault. I agree it’s one of Maurice White’s best licks.
I've been following Paul Russell since 2018, he's a great artist out of the Christian Hip-Hop scene.
Great info as always🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Love the QLS episode with the Emotions.
If your in the UK Soul Scene then its been out the vault for 10 years.....Great Tune 👌🎶🎶
Man l learned so much - thanks 😊
Interesting, I didn't know I needed you in my life❤
Great vid as always. Your music vault theory is on point like Steph Curry
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Made my day to get the notification for a new video from you. Thanks so much, your getting better and better.
🙏🙏🙏 Love this Friday posting and commenting ritual - glad to have you here 🔥
@@diggingthegreats Any shows with Nas coming up? That must have been incredible.
@@diggingthegreats BTW would love some MF DOOM content 🤞🤞
Love how u break it down
"Mambo No. 5 is in the vault"
Me: sweating, was just blasting Harrybo No. 5 yesterday (admittedly, pulling something out of the vault and putting a new spin on it)
But seriously, I love to see old songs getting a fresh coat of paint or even just polished up a bit, so this was fun! Thank you!
Love this video. Got my sub
This video is brilliant!
Good video, B! Also- GREAT job mastering the “cool walk off” instead of trying to pose like a man-o-kin for your end card 😂❤
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Great explanation
great vid! do you have any plans for any pharrel break downs?
You can play that bass!!!! I have always enjoyed the emotions rendition and I also love Paul Russell's take on this song.
I’ve been looking for this song! Ug! Emotions is from my time so I recognized it immediately. So where / when can we see the fulls Boo Thang!?
As a DJ that vault thing was so spot on. Lol I could listen to a whole video on that with all the songs that got out the vault
Lots fans don’t know paul Russle comes from Christian hip hope scene. That’s why his music is always so clean and uplifting. Been listening to him since 2018. The now CZcamsr Ruslan was is reason most of us found out about Paul. Some of TikTok’s biggest hits are Christian music.
this is great!!! you should make videos about outkast, like the story of speakerboxx and the love below, and analyzing some songs like she lives in my lap, the beats are crazy!!!
absolutely on the list 🔥
OutKast has much better albums
@@rapfreak7797 So what's your 1# Outkast album? They're all good, so any answer is acceptable. Lol
yeah, but i think it would be interesting to know about those two and how they came to be released together instead of being solo projects
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1. ATLiens
2. SouthernPlayalistic…
3. Stankonia
4. Aquemini
5. Speakerboxxx/Love Below
6. Idlewild
Depending on the day I could swap 1 and 2 or 3 and 4
great video!
It’s crazy how accurate your vault talk is 😂
Hey diggingthegreats, you might not see this, but I was wondering about the history of the song "Buss This" by Ghetto Philharmonic and how it plays into the crowded era of '90s hip hop
Any time I hear the Emotions track, I always think of Cheryl Lynn - Got To Be Real, they basically became the same song at some point in my mind.
So like, tip to some (female?) artist - make a "response" track here using "Got To Be Real"
I seen them at the Atlanta Kool Jazz Festival, back in '85. 😎✌
I’m obsessed. It makes me feel happy. ❤
Another great post 🫶🫶
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Paul just dropped a new one, I'm calling it Purple Mercedes or Say Cheese!!
best of my love has never went away.. its essential.. if you love music you have it in your playlist somewhere,,, boo thing is popular cause it uses an already established liked beat/sound , and uses modern words that are catchy... its a no brainer... ! this has happened alot in music, and why creative rights are so important, cause its literally people using something someone else made to make them money instead of creating their own sounds! i personally hate the idea thats its legal and that even given the green light by anyone to use an already used sound..!~ sometimes it works good to reuse it, sometimes should be left alone.... im not saying its always a bad thing music wise, just lame to piggy back off another money wise !
Have you heard of movie remakes?......"King Kong, Planet of the Apes, The Thomas Crown Affair?".......
In fact EWF's remake or rearangement or recomposition of the Beatles's "Got to get you in my Life"
is actually hands down the better version. I hope you agree.
@@RashidLanie8 crazy i recently posted on that song, cause its def not as good as beatles song... if u like ewf and that vibe it has , thats great, i can understand it.. but its not as good as original..! i love ewf too btw, and noone should ever try remake their songs ..
@@arlichar11 I hear you and respect your opinion. That said, EWF's version was so good and unique
that originally I thought it was their song, and of course later found out it was a Beatles song.
Also, many if not most people agree that EWF's version was the best cover of the original ever made.
And then of course, the comparisons started taking root. I have to say generally, I don't believe
in competition as far as creativity goes.
Be that as it may, when you consider the level of musicianship that lived in EWF at the time, one
can understand how it became possible for them to take a Beatles song and make it their own
and raise the song technically to a whole other level. And the "better", is purely from a technical pov.
However, the original concept is of course just that, without it their would be no EWF version. and
then it also comes down to preference from an aesthetic viewpoint.
Of course it's sounds kinda familiar for me, it's a sampled song. And kinda surprises me when the journey of that song ended up became popular again just like others song in that genre.
Maybe we should digging another genre to see like the Japanese City Pop one on newest song like Midnight Pretender used on Out of Time by The Weeknd or maybe Kanye's small detail decision to add some Japanese sample on the Dark Fantasy song.
Japanese city pop is a sub-genre as it came from jazz, r&b and 80s style pop.
Vault theory is 🎯. Best channel on CZcams.
Once again: GREAT VIDEO!
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If I may add too, I think the lyrics was super catchy as well. Russell uses has the braggadocios lyrics there and includes current references like “shots like 2k.” Double entendre like saying “im next” a reference to playing the next up as well as being an up an coming artist.
I love this channel. Keep the episodes coming.
F’n love this channel!
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I always think about the scene in WaterBoy and Be Cool when I hear it now
This why I always it funny when every few years, some journalist or influencer will declare " X genre is dead" and then suddenly 5-10 years later, that genre comes roaring back to the surface and makes them look real stupid. I don't think art dies. It just changes into something else. It's not like groups of any given genre suddenly stop existing or suddenly all the rappers have disappeared. The scene goes on regardless of what the trends or industry thinks of it. People claimed, "punk is dead" but there's still punk bands forming and re-forming all the time. I don't think anyone ever thought Nu-Metal was gonna come back, and yet it still did anyway, and people love it. That's one hell of a redemption arc to go on. Culture doesn't work in a life/death binary, and the vault analogy is a great way to demonstrate that.
unreal work. again
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Every video is fire 🔥
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I hear Best of my love, and can't help but think of boogie nights
🤣🤣 I'm in the comments looking for those "ackchyually" responses!
This episode is definitely interesting. Digging the greats all day
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