Pass the Mic: Lift Someone Up Today | HipHop Hooray

Today’s groove is about power—shared, not hoarded.

On this episode of Good Vinyl Mornings, your host Prentiss “PL Sweets” Thompson unpacks the message behind “Hip Hop Hooray” by Naughty by Nature, a certified anthem of celebration, inclusion, and community. But we don’t stop there—we rewind the record back to its soulful roots in “Make Me Say It Again Girl” by The Isley Brothers.

The Isley Brothers gave us tenderness, intimacy, and vulnerability—a classic slow jam that speaks to the deep bonds we build when we truly see one another. Their melody became the heartbeat beneath a hip-hop anthem that shouted, “We see you! You matter!” across block parties, radio stations, and culture at large.

From the softness of soul to the raw energy of hip-hop, we find the same thread: affirmation.

“Pass the Mic” isn’t just about sharing a verse. It’s about sharing power. It’s about lifting up voices that may be tired, silenced, or overlooked. It’s about recognizing that encouragement is a beat—one that travels, echoes, and multiplies.

So today, PL Sweets asks:  Who can you pass the mic to?
 Whose name needs saying in a room they’re not in?
 Whose spirit needs your encouragement to keep going?

Because when you lift someone up, you're part of the rhythm that makes us all move forward.

🎙️ Good Vinyl Mornings — where every song has a sermon, and every spin has a story.

SONG OF THE DAY
Make say it again, girl  - Isley Brothers
Hip Hop Hooray -  Naughty by Nature

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