Before Sir-Mix-Alot and Wrecks and Effect, there was Da Butt, a Spike Lee joint inspired by the boo-tay. When this song came out I was 7 years old and already had a complex about my backside.  It was/is/always has been a larger-than-life characteristic of the Keia. That's right, it's so pronounced that I just had to refer to myself in the third person. 

Da Butt was the first song that actually made me love myself a little more because, for the first time, I could yell, "Keia got a big ole' butt!" with pride. I am dead serious.  

When I think about it, there are a few memorable moments in my life where music or musical artists have  enabled  me to accept my derriere just a little more. Da Butt was the landmark song. Then there was the Fly Girls on In Living Color and, although I don't consider her "music" to be real music, J. Lo made a difference for big booty girls everywhere. And, of course, Beyonce has contributed her curves to the cause as well. 

All big booty sentiment aside, this song is the JAM! I can't help but smile when I hear it. It makes me wanna jump on the table and shake it like it's 1988! 

NOTE: At exactly 3:11, there is a special shout out to a girl who also happens to be the namesake of our latest and greatest hurricane. Listen for it and say it with me,  "Irene got a big ole' butt!"

Happy Friday, peoples!