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Salt-N-Pepa, back Togetha | June 27, 2007

One of my favorite shows on VH-1 is Bands Reunited. On Bands Reunited, VH-1 VJ Aamer Haleem tracks down the scattered members of former bands, most of whom broke up under less than amicable conditions, and asks the members, one-by-one, whether they would be willing to reunite for a one-night-only performance. Notable reunions include Flock of Seagulls, Kajagoogoo, and Klymaxx. Not all attempts end in success, Aamer did his best to get New Kids on the Block back together, but he just couldn't get everyone one board. What I love about the show, though, is that it's usually clearly evident how much fun the groups had as a band. Watching the guys and gals reunite allows you to see why they were so popular to begin with, the bands' excitement at reuniting is as contagious as the energy they had when they were together originally. That's why I'm excited about the new VH-1 celebreality series, The Salt-N-Pepa show.

Salt-N-Pepa was the first female rap group to become popular. Their music was fun, and Salt-N-Pepa had charisma to spare. I think "Push It" remains to this day a song that can get any party started, and if you watch the video, you can easily see how Salt-N-Pepa drew tons of fans. A victim of changing trends and Salt-N-Pepa's changing priorities, Salt-N-Pepa left the rap world in the mid-nineties. The Salt-N-Pepa show will track Salt-N-Pepa's attempt to break back into the rap game. I don't know whether they're writing new songs or putting together a tour with their old music. Either way, I'm euphoric at getting to see Salt-N-Pepa reunite to do what they really seemed to love to do. 10 episodes seems almost too short, but that's what VH1 is giving, and I'm thankful for even that much.

Are there any other 80's bands or groups you'd like to see reunite on VH-1, courtesy of Celebreality? I think it would be hilarious to see Shaq attempt to revive his rap "career."

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