In a time when music fans are craving the nostalgic beats of yesteryear, hip-hop legends Salt-N-Pepa have delivered a trip down memory lane with their latest single “Back 2 The Party”, in collaboration with iconic producer Erick Sermon. The track, featuring elements from Stephanie Mills’ classic 1979 hit “What Cha Gonna Do With My Lovin'”, is a testament to the lively and historic nightlife scenes that defined an era—scenes like The Disco Fever, The Rooftop, and The Latin Quarter. With a message that resonates with our newfound liberation from confinements, Salt-N-Pepa invite us to revel in the collective joy with affirmations such as “World goin’ up again parties on every block”, and the celebratory call to “throw the confetti”.
The song is more than just a beat; it’s an anthem embodying the spirited “we outside” ethos, as Pepa cuts through the rhythm with pertinent lines like “Ain’t you tired of the tears and livin’ in fear?”—a nod to the resilience we’ve mustered through challenging times. The collaboration is a part of Erick Sermon’s ambitious project, Dynamic Duo’s, which is set to refresh the industry with a lineup that reads like a roll call of hip-hop royalty. With names like Tupac & Biggie, M.O.P., Red & Meth, and more gracing the productions, Sermon’s intention is clear—to stir the pot of modern sounds by reintroducing the power of iconic team-ups.
Give “Back 2 The Party” a listen and let it transport you to a time when music was not just heard but experienced, a time that Salt-N-Pepa and Erick Sermon have masterfully recaptured in today’s soundscape.
