lost boys- Renee

We were piled 10 deep in a minivan flying down the FDR late night in 96′ when “Renee” flowed through the speakers. We instantly connected with the story of love in the gritty city Mr. Cheeks shared with us. It’s been a constant ever since. Lisa was my girlfriend around that time. She gave me my first note sealed by lipstick lip prints. Wish I still had it. We dated for two weeks till’ I decided to quietly part ways. It was that or take a beat down from twenty dude’s in our grade that were feeling her and organized to hate on something beautiful. This goes out to Lisa and all who know the wonder and pain inherent in navigating the laws of ghetto love.

Arsenio Rodriguez & the Afro-Cuban All Stars- “El Elemento del Bronx”