“Beautiful Skin,” Still Standing, Goodie MOB (1998)
Good and southern, Goodie MOB’s “Beautiful Skin” affirms Black women in a way that few songs have in Hip-Hop. The song is chiefly about the awakening of Black men. Those who have swapped out the idea that the choice bae has to be a vixen and exchanged that trope for a lady of grace, intelligence, and the good ole melanin.
“Hasn’t anyone ever told you you got beautiful skin?
You’re more than welcome, what do you desire within?”
“And Love, when I look at you, I see my reflection
So I offer my love, affection, and protection
Shawty, you dead fine, but the bottom line is
You’re still my sister”