no googling — what year is it?
i'm serious!
Hello from a person who is has been listening to a lot of Brandy, and Ciara (join me). I’m the author, journalist, producer, and podcast creator Danyel Smith. SHINE BRIGHT HQ is where I overshare about music and culture.
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What year?
Don’t click on the links (yet). Don’t go to Google Images. Just scroll, and then tell me what year it was.
Let’s start with No Parking On The Dance Floor. Then Melanie Fiona. Future. Donald Glover. Breakout. Ray Vitte. And:
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