make up for the lyrical absences of O.D.B., the
Rza and the Gza. Everyone that gets on this
album makes a good showing and the Wu hasn't
been dulled by any means. Anyone that's tired of
"bling" rap should appreciate this "Wu-bangah."
The Rza says that the next Wu-Tang album,
"WWII", will be out soon, but in the meantime go
get "The W"! You won't be disappointed.
By Tacque Kirksey
kirksey@email.unc.edu
"Lover's Rock"
Sade
THE BLACKER THE BETTER
Sade's melodic voice flows over her newest
release. "Lover's Rock" oozes sensuality and
soothes the mood of any atmosphere. Sade s
voice captivates the soul and transforms the lis
tener into a world of peace and tranquility. If
you're looking for some much needed down
time, pop in this CD, but be prepared for an
unexpected nap. The relaxing sounds make it
possible to drift you into dreamland.
The ratings go like this:
Bump ability-6 (not the CD to play while trying to
impress your boys with that new sound system)
Kidability-6 (the lyrics are pretty deep, so
younger kids might not understand)
Lyricability-7 (easy to understand, harder to com
prehend)
Replayability-9 (especially if you're in the mood
for something slow and smooth)
By Patrice High
phigh@email.unc.edu
Save the Last Dance
THE BLACKER THE BETTER
The film Save the Last Dance, starring Julia
Stiles (Sarah), Sean Patrick Thomas (Derek) and
Bianca Lawson (Chenille) is a film about a 17-
year-old high school student who sets her sights
on being a professional ballerina. She is forced to
put her plans on hold when her mother is killed
in a car accident and has to move to her father's
bleak Chicago neighborhood.
Intimidated by inner-city life, she turns to the
clubs for refuge, where she meets a young black
man who shares her love for dancing. As their
mutual respect evolves, they soon discover that
peer pressure is a more formidable obstacle to
romance than differences in race or class. The
movie accurately portrays all the problems faced
by interracial couples.
The film did have a few minor problems. It is
highly unlikely for a white girl, especially one
coming from the Southwest with no African
American influences, to immediately fit in with a
large group of blacks. Sarah became "black"
almost right away. The other issue is that
Chenille had a child, but she was always up in
"Steps", a dance club, with Sarah and Derek.
Shouldn't she have been at home taking care of
her child?
Besides those minor details. Save the Last
Dance was very much worth watching. It is
funny, but serious at times, while very romantic.
Perhaps this film will allow people to see a dif
ferent side of interracial relationships, and
through sympathy, help us all to be more accept
ing of them.
By Jamiyla Bolton
jbolton@email.unc.edu
February 2001
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