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1. THUGGISH RUGGISH BONE

We don’t know what it was about Tasha singing the hook that made us all pretend we were from the West Coast. Heck, we found it hard to believe the group itself was from Cleveland.

2. THA CROSSROADS

This Grammy-winning song has officially become the honorary anthem of our deceased friends and family members…and the video featuring a Black grim reaper? BONE-CHILLING.

3. 1st OF THA MONTH

Whether it was working hard to pay your bills or studying hard to excel in school, this song put you in the focus to get your ish together.

4. DAYS OF OUR LIVES

See what we mean? Using a classic 80s R&B record to tell their perspective from the streets, in the most lovable way possible.

5. I TRIED

Akon brings out the quintet to pull on your heartstrings one more time. We appreciate their honest lyrics about their personal struggles as Black men.