Sometimes all you need is two seconds. The DJ throws the song on, and you recognize it from how the drumsticks sound during the count off. Or it's the soprano sax greeting you on "What's Going On." Or it might be the keyboards at the top of "Award Tour" by A Tribe Called Quest. It's a great feeling when the song drops and you know exactly what's coming. This week on The Message, we'll celebrate some of the most memorable intros in Hip Hop and R&B history.

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