And I miss maxi-singles - The album version, plus 3 or 4 remixes, which almost always included something worthwhile, even if one of the remixes was "meh". And, often had an unreleased song too.

Agreed on Lose Control being a classic. Great from beginning to end. Keith Sweat wrote a lot of it. The closer "I Gave To You" is one of my favorite unheralded tracks.

Mint Condition is certainly an R&B group, so they should be considered along with all the other groups in the article. But, to me, they're fairly different in that they're a true full-scale band that writes most of their own songs and plays all instruments, both in studio and live. (they're incredible live). It's…

Does anyone else like "II" MUCH better than "Cooleyhighharmony"? I mean, I like both and have very fond memories of both, but I can still listen to II. Cooley surprisingly hasn't aged well for me, save for a couple of songs.

I thought the first Dru Hill album was pretty great, from beginning to end. The subsequent albums not as great, but good with some nice high points. And, of course "We're Not Making Love No More" is an absolute classic. I will say that I always thought Sisqo was a truly amazing singer, and I don't think he always…

My buddy texted me the news early this morning. Can't believe it. Now they're saying he killed himself? Beyond the music legacy, he just seemed like a good guy; down to earth and fairly chill in an industry that harbors a lot of egomaniacs. RIP

I see the Dems spinning their wheels, hoping against better judgment that something "big" will happen and he'll get impeached. I think they're STILL shellshocked that he's president, they're in the minority in both chambers of Congress, and they've been largely sidelined. So, not really knowing WTF to do, they hope…

Just wait until those loans come due. A lot of those kids are gonna be in deep trouble.

And remember, the regulations were changed years ago so that student loans can't be discharged in bankruptcy. It will be a nightmare.

City Data is the bomb if you like talking cities. Very informative.

I could still live at home (not that i want to) "as long as I was doing something." Lol. That's the key. I moved back in with my parents for three or four months between the end of a job and grad school. I put all my stuff in storage where I was going to go to school and then went home (which was pretty far away). …

What happens in the off-chance that one of the siblings doesn't marry? Or, is that simply not an option.

You're absolutely right, and if they do, it's usually not as much. Of course, there ARE some black people who receive transferred wealth, but, it's just not happening as consistently as with some other groups. It's a huge issue. The income disparity between blacks and whites is one thing, but the wealth (property,…

I thought her column in the "NY Star" was weekly. Regardless, I agree, she would have not made enough money for the lifestyle.

LMAO. A lot of people never pick that one up, thinking he said "sex". Brilliant line.

Do the people actually making the "comfortable lifestyle" salary in the DC area constantly complain about it? My sis lives in San Jose and she and her boyfriend rent a nice, but unspectacular apartment for $3100 per month. Visiting her, I don't think I've ever heard so many people (including my sis) making between…

But, they don't care. You can't say they're in an embarrassing position or that they're backed into a corner. They do these things knowing full well how it will look, but proceed nonetheless.

Lol. And, it usually looks alright - gleaming from the grease, airy and crispy, golden brown, but then no seasoning. WTF?

Absolutely. One of the many ways in which the movie is ridiculously treating itself seriously - communicating the message that you just have to get out and go for what you want - via a creepy stalking story line. But, Dale Bieberman and her boyfriend handle it like pros! In real life the boyfriend would have beat…

It deals with very serious issues, and I remember at the time I thought it was pretty well done. But, it doesn't hold up well, IMO. The writing isn't that good. Mariah Carey is surprisingly decent as the social worker