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In the continued Flashback Friday tribute to Malik Taylor, here is Sir Phife Dawg leading off superbly with the timeless group classic "Scenario", which on another day would be a full recognition of how the Leaders of the New School, in particular Busta Rhymes, emerged as real forces to watch for. More to come at The Whole Delivery, stay tuned.

While "8701" was a quality album that got Usher back in the picture, when "Yeah" was the first single released for "Confessions," that is when his career reached true global superstardom on all platforms. With Lil Jon and Luda helping especially Lil Jon with the clutch producing, and Sean Garrett playing the role as key writer of many, here is the song that raised Usher to another level. It's "Yeah" from 10 years ago. More to come at The Whole Delivery today for sure, stay tuned. 

The first Flashback Friday of 2013, it's Mr. Cheeks 2001's hit " Lights, Camera, Action, " the best solo effort from an artist who just hasn't been talked about any much such 2003. One of the funniest things about this video is the fact that Marcus Camby's jersey is being worn here by Cheeks, and the fact that he is back with the Knicks this season represents just how long he's been around the NBA. One of the underrated producers in the music game in Bink delivered with this beat to set up the hook for Cheeks best solo effort. Your First Flashback joint of the year, it's Mr. Cheeks with "Lights, Camera, Action." Mr Cheeks - Lights, Camera, Action by lachula

From 15 years ago, off "A Very Special Christmas Volume 3," an underrated Christmas song, especially in America, it's a few all star 90's music cast of Diddy (when he was Puffy), Snopp Dogg, Onyx, Mase, Salt n Pepper, and the legendary Keith Murray with their version of "Santa Baby."

15 years ago, long before some two random guys were claiming they were "party rockin" nowadays, these two, the proud vet MC Lyte and then up and coming Missy Elliott, dropped this '96 quality track with Diddy's help......It's "Cold Rock The Party," a Flashback choice for this Friday.

Before Birdman and Slim gave him the shady shaft from Cash Money, this was his last hit record for their label. And this humorous song produced his funniest video to date. From a half decade ago, it's Mannie Fresh with "Real Big."