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Petty Doll Collecting During a Pandemic: Hip Hop Royalty

Here we are still battling COVID 19 in July of 2020. Just as I suspected,our country is now feeling the spread of the virus and its aftermath. Numbers continue to rise and more children are now being diagnosed with the deadly virus.  The Pandemic has forced many of us to reconnect with our hobbies and simple things that bring us joy. I have many hobbies such as doll collecting, and  I also love old school hip hop. Since the pandemic, I have allowed myself to indulge in what I call petty doll collecting(inexpensive and fun) purchases.  It started in May when I saw Biggie and then someone showed me a preorder for Salt & Pepa. It was really a done deal simply because I love the culture so much. Here is a nice flashback of some of their greatest hits. FYI I also have Ice Cube but i gave him to my son as a gift.



     1,2,3 Kick It!
 Not only was their music enjoyed by the hip hop community but, they also easily appealed to the GOGO music fans of DC.



 Salt arrived after a 2 month wait .. Pepa came a week later



 Big's Classic "One More Chance"
                  
                                                                       
There are actually 3 versions of  Biggie and yes, Tupac is available as well.

  As they say, music can connect us and transport us to different places. It's powerful. During a time when so many are depressed and down remember a good song can change your mood almost instantly.
So whatever you love turn it up and dance like no one is watching! When we look back on this year, It will probably be the year many of us learned how to enjoy life and most of all not take anything for granted.

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