What is The Archives?
1.
A noun used to describe any type of item that someone brings out that has not been seen or heard of in a long ass time. So when it's brought out it shocks everybody.
example1
J: Yo, look at these sneakers I'm rockin' tell me they're not sick.
D: Damn! where'd you find the Jordan 11's
J: They were in the archives dawg.
example2
D: Yo let's find an old ass instrumental to rap on.
J: Which one?
D: I don't know check the archives we'll find somethin.
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