The article discusses 'Freaky Tales,' a film that depicts actual events and figures from Oakland in 1987, including iconic personalities like Kamala Parks and Too Short. As the film opens wide on April 4, it reflects on a balancing act between real-life incidents and artistic representation, especially regarding the famous diss track, "Don't Fight the Feelin'" by Too Short and Danger Zone. The story reveals the complexities of artistic expression and the journey of its creators, highlighting their pride in music's lasting impact and cultural significance.
"And there were three Nazis standing over him, one holding a bat. So I grabbed the bat out of the guy's hands and hit the three of them, got Nondo up, and got him inside," Stephens said.
Short was rattled, but "I went home and listened to it, and I was like, 'Damn, this is kind of cool ... let me go back and talk a lotta shit about them, and it'll be a crazy song!'"
Despite the song's legendary status since its release in 1989, Danger Zone has never performed "Don't Fight the Feelin'" live onstage with Short, as depicted in Freaky Tales.
Goins is proud of the song's longevity among fans like Shaquille O'Neal, who lovingly goaded her into performing it on Sway's Universe in 2011.
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