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House Party Is Being Added To The Library Of Congress

The Library Of Congress chooses 25 movies annually to enter its National Film Registry. For 2022, the committee decided to include Kid' N Play's House Party in the hallowed halls. The 1990 film starring Christopher "Kid" Reid and Christopher "Play" Martin, as well as Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Robin Harris, Full Force,... Read more

25 Years Ago Today Kid ‘n Play Switched It Up For Class Act (Video)

While Kid 'n Play's Hip-Hop career dates back to 1987's Select Records breakout "Last Night," the '90s would be their definitive decade. Christopher "Kid" Reid and Christopher "Play" Martin brought their showmanship to film, in a big way. In 1990, the pair were incredibly busy. In addition to a self-titled... Read more

25 Years Later, There’s Still No Party Like a House Party (Video)

Earlier this year, House Party celebrated the 25th anniversary of its release (March 9, 1990). After Wild Style and Breakin’ introduced Hip-Hop to the masses through cinema, similar films proliferated popular culture, but, upon its arrival, House Party was one of a kind. The film was among the first to... Read more

Kid ‘n’ Play Are Back with Some New Funny Business (Video)

After making surprise appearances on Arsenio and the high profile Radio Shack Super Bowl commercial, Kid 'n' Play are back with what feels like a pilot for a new TV show. Along the lines of their House Party franchise, the former Select Records stars employ their trademark self deprecating humor.... Read more