The Reel Love
T-Love Lyrics


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Hip-hop, hip-hop
Hip-hop, hip-hop
Hip-hop, hip-hop

Return are the be-girl promises
Hip-hop style with a little twist
Original be-girl down for job
We're the real T-love, step up front




Overall Meaning

The opening lines of T-Love's song "The Reel Love" make reference to hip-hop music, a genre that is well-known for its ability to enhance story-telling through its lyrical style. The artist uses the repetition of "Hip-hop, hip-hop" to draw attention to the genre and establish it as the backdrop for her message. In the first verse, she talks about how she and her crew have returned to fulfill the promises of hip-hop, but with a unique twist that sets them apart from others. She calls herself a "be-girl," a term that references the early days of hip-hop when breakdancers and graffiti artists were called b-boys and b-girls.


The second verse explains that T-Love is an "original be-girl down for the job." This line could potentially have multiple meanings - on one hand, she could be referencing her commitment to hip-hop and the role she plays as a female rapper in the industry. On the other hand, it could be interpreted as a statement of her readiness to take on any challenges that come her way. The final line of the verse, "We're the real T-love, step up front," indicates that T-Love and her crew are confident in their abilities to deliver quality hip-hop music and want to be recognized for their hard work.


Overall, "The Reel Love" is a song that celebrates hip-hop and encourages listeners to appreciate the artful storytelling that is intrinsic to the genre. T-Love positions herself as a confident and capable artist who is committed to preserving the original essence of hip-hop music while also pushing the boundaries and innovating in her own unique way.


Line by Line Meaning

Hip-hop, hip-hop
Let's get into the rhythm of hip-hop music


Hip-hop, hip-hop
Let's keep the beat going


Hip-hop, hip-hop
Let's embrace the culture of hip-hop


Return are the be-girl promises
I'm fulfilling my promises as a female rapper


Hip-hop style with a little twist
My music is inspired by hip-hop with my personal touch


Original be-girl down for job
I'm a genuine female rapper who is ready to work hard


We're the real T-love, step up front
We are authentic and genuine T-love, take notice of us




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TAURA A. P. TAYLOR

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Lamar Webster

This is a nice track. I played bass on the original demo for this tune, recorded in my hometown of Dayton, Ohio, in 1982.

John Buss

I heard this played by my legendary dj in 82 ..robbie Vincent on radio London which I recorded and never knew who did this until I discovered youtube..now I can play as often as I like..massive choon from my teenage year's..πŸ˜€πŸ‘

Yvonne Me

Fantastic! Do you know what happened to these guy? They just disappeared.

Lamar Webster

@Yvonne Me no I never heard anything on the group.

Harriston Richardson

Wow, Mr Webster if i can ask,what happened to these guys? I was crazy about this song every since i saw them on Soul Train,this song was the BOMB in 1983 the year i graduated school.

Lamar Webster

@Harriston Richardson to my knowledge they only had a single out. They did do an appearance on Soul Train, which is on YouTube (or it used to be), but I don't know if they actually completed an album or not.

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this is one of the sweetest funky jams ever!! always put me in the mood!! πŸ˜πŸ˜€

Michael Frenke

i worked on this record as well. the band was incredibly talented.

Nick Annies

What a track...beautiful....

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