My first #ThrowbackTrackThursday song was inspired by Justin Timberlake’s single “Filthy”. In that same week, Bruno Mars released a remix of his song “Finesse” that included a Cardi B feature. Hearing that remix for the first time took my ears back to the beats of the New Jack era and one of my favourite groups from that era (particularly ones that used similar drum tracks to the ones echoing in the “Finesse” remix), Boyz II Men. Boyz II Men, back in the day, was a four piece that demonstrated vocal prowess over Bell Biv Devoe’s Michael Bivins’ inspired beats. “Motownphilly”, in particular, was the first song that introduced me to Boyz II Men and the beauty of a capella harmonies mixed with danceable drum lines. My appreciation for their music inspired my first and only fan driven writings to MuchMusic for Master T’s RSVP show to play more of the “Motownphilly” music video at a time I knew I’d probably be able to watch it on television. Back in the day when MuchMusic actually played music videos, interviewed musicians, and featured live music performances. Back in the day when music came in a variety of tangible formats, compact discs still just making their forays into the market and the cassette tape was still a popular medium for many musicians to share their songs. The fact that the music video for “Motownphilly” showed a group of guys who could sing, harmonise, and create upbeat, uptempo music was an irresistible combination.