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112’s ‘Cupid’ Video Gets Some ‘React Like You Know’ Love From 2Rare And TiaCorine

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Our React Like You Know series is a hit. In the last episode, we quizzed today’s generation of rappers on the hip-hop cult classic track “Get Money” by Junior Mafia featuring The Notorious B.I.G. and Lil Kim. Now, we’re testing a range of Gen-Z recording artists on their knowledge of ’90s R&B, starting with 112’s 1997 song, “Cupid.”

Up to put their musical wits to the test are 2Rare, TiaCorine, Lil Zay Osama, TraTwoThree, Kalan.FrFr, Nascar Aloe, Raiche, Kyle Banks, Bolsen, Pheelz, and more. While many had a laugh about the video’s dated look, comparing it to a 90s Black Harry Potter film, they unanimously agree that the platinum plaque hold record is undeniably smooth.

Rapper 2Rare’s look for the song went a step further as he sampled the song on his breakout single, “Q-Pid” featuring Lil Durk. You can watch his performance of the record as part of our UPROXX Sessions here.

When asked about what about the song made him want to sample it, 2Rare replied, “I’ve been wanted to sample it. I’ve always loved the song. So, when I heard the sample [from DJ Smalls 732], I was like, ‘Yeah, that’s the one,’” he added. “It’s a great song. It’s one of those ones. It makes you feel good.”

You can watch our panel react to the “Get Money” video above.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Nascar Aloe Returns To ‘UPROXX Sessions’ With The Abrasive ‘Fence Hopper’

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The last time we saw North Carolina punk rapper Nascar Aloe on UPROXX Sessions, he was lashing out against the system with a twitchy performance of “I Throw A Fit.” Today, he’s back, but the intervening years haven’t dulled his edge at all. He’s just as intent on raging against the machine, bringing the abrasive anti-establishment “Fence Hopper” to Uproxx Studios with an old-school punk look complete with hair spikes, a ripped-up denim jacket, and enough studs and spikes to set off every metal detector in LAX from a mile away.

On a glitchy, trip-hop-ish beat, Aloe admonishes the listener for toeing the line of outright rebellion, even the face of massive social upheaval, dread-inducing climate change, and open police brutality. “I gave up on peace, ’cause I don’t even see it in the streets,” he bemoans. Who the f*ck do you call in this case? ‘Cause it’s ‘f*ck police.’”

Watch Nascar Aloe perform “Fence Hopper” on UPROXX Sessions.

UPROXX Sessions is Uproxx’s performance show featuring the hottest up-and-coming acts you should keep an eye on. Featuring creative direction from LA promotion collective, Ham On Everything, and taking place on our “bathroom” set designed and painted by Julian Gross, UPROXX Sessions is a showcase of some of our favorite performers, who just might soon be yours, too.