The Reign Man. Watching this video reminded me just how awe-inspiring Kemp really was before he ballooned following the 1998 lockout. As for the video (original), the Redman and Method Man track isn't bad, but it is a bit too intrusive while watching Kemp get his dunk on. In its stead, I have selected 90s R&B sensation Jodeci and their funky, easy-flowin' hit "Get On Up". Enjoy!

PS - The ending dialogue between whatever Jodeci member that is and some fly honey is the cherry on top. Cuz we all know Mr. Kemp liked to get down. A child in every American congressional district and several Canadian ridings!

The original video (here) was created by the fantastic Veo Shock. He's made some great videos over on YouTube worth catching. Although he used a gossamer 70s soul tune (Al Green's "Call Me"), I think a silky instrumental better compliments the work of Earl the Pearl. Hence my choice of Junior Walker & the All Stars' "Walk in the Night". 

    So, yesterday I left work dead tired. Too tired to funk even. So, I disconnected my MP3 player, filled with Bootsy’s Rubber Band, from the car stereo and switched the radio to 97.5 FM, Houston’s ESPN Radio affiliate. The clowns on air were debating Yao Ming’s legacy. And I thought to myself, “Wait, Yao’s not LeBron James, why are they arguing over a man’s legacy when he’s not even retired?” And then it hit me. Maybe it’s because Yao was retired! Seconds later one of the hosts uttered those very words. Yao Ming was finished. Done. Toast. I drove the rest of the way home in a daze knowing this was the biggest moment in a long time for Houston sports.