Lei (garland) Lei (garland) Lei () is a garland or wreath. More loosely defined, a lei is any series of objects strung together with the intent to be worn. The most popular concept of a "lei" in Hawaiian culture is a wreath of flowers presented upon arriving or leaving as a symbol of affection. This concept was popularized through tourism between the Hawaiian Islands and the continental United States in the 19th and 20th centuries. Children and sweethearts are poetically referred to as "lei" and many ancient and modern songs and chants refer to this imagery. A lei can be given to
In a Word or 2 In a Word or 2 In a Word or 2 is the second and final album released by Monie Love. It was released on March 23, 1993, by Warner Bros. Records and was mostly produced by Marley Marl, with Prince producing two tracks on the album. Monie and producer Aaron "Freedom" Lyles produced the song "I'm A Believer" while producer/remixer Steve "Silk" Hurley was brought in for additional production and remix for the first single "Born To B.R.E.E.D.". "In a Word or 2" was not as successful as her previous effort, only making it to #75 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop