FlashBack Friday: Reggae-lite part 2

This song by the dude who used to be with Katy Perry (Travis McCoy), teamed up with the dude from B.o.B's smash Nothin' On You (Bruno Mars) was brought to my attention.

Reggae-lite x hip-hop to promote a message of capitalism, like wealth is the route to happiness? Rasta nuh promote dem deh ting deh. Still a catchy song though, I'll give it that.

The above song reminds me of the following song. I'm sure it's because Travis McCoy reminds me of the lead dude from Arrested Development NOT because of the light-skinned factor (I don't think anyway). But they adopt a slight reggae style ("Buda by by by"), Travis is on a slight reggae beat... Either way this tune was BIG! Conscious messege.

Arrested Development - People Everyday

Thought I'd turn this into a continuation of the FlashBack Friday from last week where I celebrated the chees reggae songs.

Pato Banton & UB40 'Baby Come Back' ("And mi CD collection of Bob Marley") UK #1

UB40 - I Can't Help Fallin in Love UK #1

Louchie Lou & Michie One 'Shout' UK #6. Who remembers this one?

Maxi Priest 'Wild World'

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