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Barry Michael Cooper, writer of Harlem-trilogy ‘New Jack City,’ ‘Sugar Hill,’ and ‘Above The Rim’ passes away at 66
“New Jack City,” in particular ... and is pretty fly for a light guy. His biggest accomplishment to date coincides with his Blackest accomplishment to date in that he received a phone call ...
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Legendary “New Jack City” and “Above The Rim” screenwriter Barry Michael Cooper passes away at 66
With New Jack City, Sugar Hill, and Above the Rim ... influencing artists like Teddy Riley, Guy, and Janet Jackson. This fusion of R&B and hip-hop still resonates in modern music.