My love for music has been enveloped in my writing since the beginning. You’ve grown used to me curating pieces based off of today’s music. For the month of August, I’m going to take it back to the beginning and highlight a couple of throwback songs that highlight myself and my writing. The first being, “Can’t Touch This” by MC Hammer.
My love for music dates back to me being a kid, where whenever my mom needed to occupy my time while she was busy, she would turn on the music videos. This was my favorite one as it had me bouncing off the walls of my crib. Thank you for introducing me to music at such a young age.
Can’t Touch This (inspired by the song of the same name)
90s baby
Beginning of an era
Make no mistake
I ain’t never been an error
Make sure I greet you
Like at the beginning of a letter
Dear Summer sounds perfect
Jay couldn’t have said it better
Big Sean had you all thinking
This song was all about ass
I’m here to teach you some things
Pull up a chair, let’s start the class
1 9 9 2
Safety scissors and some glue
And my knucklehead ass
Probably acting a damn fool
Break it down
My mama had me in my crib
No baggage needed
but she said I was a trip
Watched this video over and over
No lie
Couldn’t tell a fib
Thank you for this song
My mind became equipped
my love for music strong
Because of that everlasting grip

REGGIE JOHNSON
Reggie Johnson (he/him) reigns from Cincinnati, Ohio. At the age of 9, he found a love for writing while on summer vacation. His rhythmic style of writing tells his personal story.
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