Flashback Friday: Foxy Brown and TLC

Edward remembers when mainstream female rappers were talented.

Foxy Brown, Ill Na Na (1996)

Edd said: Remember when Lil Kim and Foxy Brown were simultaneously reinventing (for better or worse) the role of female MC? I preferred Kim as an artist but I always thought Foxy had the better debut album. Pointless beefs and ghetto drama have dragged down her career over the past decade but there is no denying how great she once was.

Also check out:

“Ill Na Na”

Javacia is rocking out to her favorite girl group.

TLC, FanMail (1999)

Jai said: From the futuristic sounds of the title track to the empowering message of “Unpretty” to the edgy lyrics of “I’m Good at Being Bad,” TLC continued to be true innovators with the release of their third album. “No Scrubs” was the stand out hit of this release, but in my opinion doesn’t even compare to the other incredible tracks on this record.

Also check out:
“If They Knew”
“Silly Ho”

Now, it’s your turn. Email edward@soulinstereo.com, hit us up on Twitter @etbowser or @writeousbabe, or stop by the comments section and share your Flashback Friday album.  Leave a couple of sentences describing what makes it so great. We’ll feature your album on the blog.