2. “Men in Black” (Men in Black) – Will Smith
“Men in Black” is a song by Will Smith (featuring singer Coko from group SWV) from the movie Men in Black, in which he also starred. The song is Smith’s first solo single, following his work with DJ Jazzy Jeff. The song plays during the movie’s closing credits. Smith raps about how the MiB “Walk in shadow, move in silence” and play the role of “first, last and only line of defense, against the worst scum of the universe”, while Coko adds her soulful soprano and alto vocals in the background. The song won Smith a Grammy Award in 1998 for Best Rap Solo Performance.
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