Once the man got you well he altered her native

from Common – I Used to Love H.E.R. Lyrics on Rap Genius

Double entendre to hip hop’s early essence and the Native Tongue Movement featuring De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, and The Jungle Brothers

Also a play on the word “alternative”, as there was a growing audience of alternative-rock fans who were also interested in hip-hop.

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