Music

Tunes-Day: Mary Jane Girls

I’ve been nostalgic lately. Pining for days and music that I’ve actually never lived though. It could be my old soul or just a quest to delve into the past, but the 80’s are on my mind. So this Tunesday edition is dedicated to one of the baddest girl groups in 80’s and music history. Electic in sound and style, the Mary Jane Girls are an inspiration to all the fly girls of today. They were protegees of Rick James and consisted of Joanne “Jojo” McDuffie, Candice “Candi” Ghant, Kim “Maxi” Wuletich, and Ann “Cheri” Bailey.

Each had their own personal style and persona with Joanne being street tough, “female Rick James”, Candi was the Vamp, Kim “Maxi” was the leather queen and Cheri was the Valley Girl. They’re songs have been covered and sampled and the Mary Jane Girls have left a lasting impression on feminism, pop music and fashion.

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