06/25/2024
Kid 'N Play:“The Kid’s much more than hair and a smile” raps the hi-top fade-rocking half of Kid ‘N Play in 1990’s surprise hit film House Party. Even if skeptics saw the party-rap duo as too safe and friendly at a time when gangsta rappers were firing shots heard ‘round the world, the NYC duo’s impact on culture was undeniable. House Party (the first in the film series) set the template for rappers eyeing the silver screen, while their easygoing flow and relatable raps on lightly funky classics like “Rollin’ With Kid ‘N Play” and Hot Rap Songs No. 1s “Ain’t Gonna Hurt Nobody” and “Funhouse” influenced future crossover success stories like Flo Rida and The Black Eyed Peas. Plus, in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, few (if any) rappers could boast a buzzier fashion aesthetic. 🤜🤛🎶🖤
