This New York native has one of the most distinguishable voices and sounds in music. I know Garvey will appreciate this one. I think a lot of why I'm able to recognize her after originally having been turned onto her by the aforementioned G-funk, is because of how much she's been sampled (in addition to having her music used in films and television as is).
I first probably heard this song sampled by Gang Starr for the track "Check the Technique." DJ Shadow also used it, but Gang Starr's is better. Diplo did a straight remix that is very danceable. Ghostface Killah has sampled her ("Woman of the Ghetto"), as well as 9th Wonder and Buckshot (props to Garvey on that).
But sampled or not, this song alone is definitely worth mentioning. The arrangement is large, and fills out the piece really nicely. Though it may be typical of it's time, the arrangement obviously does not make or break this piece. Its her standout voice alone that carries this tune. And I also think this is a great song for anyone who's thinking of moving their love and life from east to west. Just listen to it on repeat and eventually, it's going to hit you. Next thing you know, you may just find yourself out Californi-way.
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