New Playlist

I have placed a new playlist for a little while. It contains a mixture of music, neo soul, r&b, rock, contemporary gospel and down home hand clapping, foot stomping gospel.

Enjoy.

It's Official

Fall has arrived. It is so chilly here. It rained for about two day straight. Now I am not going to complain even though I want to. You guys know by now I am not a fan of cool weather. The good thing about today is that it didn't rain and the sun did come out.

As you can see I changed my background. I am trying to embrace the season. LOL I also added a new tune. It's not Wednesday but I felt like doing so here it is. Mo Better Blues. Remember the Spike Lee movie? Well I liked it and I love this song from the movie.

Enjoy.

It's That Time Again

This Wednesday's new song is by a man who probably the smoothest brother to ever exist. My auntie/cousin loves this man. She met him when he was living and they hung out together. She also plays his Star Spangled Banner every time we go visit her. Hee Hee. Gotta love her.

You guys know who I'm talking about. Marvin Gaye. I had to pick a song, and let me tell you it was hard. How do you pick you favorite Marvin song. So this is not my favorite because I don't have a favorite by him, but I do happen to love this song "After The Dance." Hope you enjoy.

Ya'll Know What Time It Is

It's Wednesday. So I am still trying to stay with mellow songs to match my background. Let me just say that it was kinda hard to pick something. So I thought of the most laid back smooth male RB/Pop artist from the eighties. He was a huge singer, songwriter, producer. Some thought he was a hottie. That's right I am talking about Babyface. So I added "This is For the Cool In You." Upbeat but not too much.

Stay Cool......

What Day Is it?

Way Back Wednesday. This weeks selections take me back to when my friend's mother would drive us to school or the bus stop. It seemed like every morning one or both of these songs would come on the radio. Miss Jackie loved " Sittin on the Dock of the Bay" by Otis Redding. I can remember like it was yesterday. The song would come on and she would say " Hey, my song." Bill Withers " Lovely Day" was like a theme song. My friend would always challenge me to hold the note at the end. I also thought that these songs went good with the new background. I wanted something that would remind you of sitting on the porch with a glass of lemonade with mint, or sitting on a dock with you toes lightly touching the water in your cute summer dress.
I know you get the picture.
Happy Reminiscing!

Just Because (Way Back Wednesday)

Sade, one of my favorites is supposed to be in the studio working on some new music. I'm in class so I'll make it sweet. Here is one of my favorites. Turn My Back On You.

Peace, Love, And Music.

Throwback Thursday

Two weeks ago I saw a documentary about Minnie Riperton. I cried. She died at the young age of 31 from breast cancer. She has a few songs that I like. Since I didn't post a new song on Monday I will post "Memory Lane." I also like "Come Inside" but it's not an appropriate song for my blog.
Enjoy

New Music Monday

I haven't posted any music in weeks. Shame on me. Well my new favorite R&B song is "Point Of It All" by Anthony Hamilton. There is nothing better than hearing a man sing a love song. I just close my eyes and go to another place when I hear this song. It just does something for me.
Enjoy!

Prayer of Jabez

In march my grad classes start. I am trying to prepare myself for being back in school. There are so many things that I have added to my schedule this year that I don't want to overdue it. So I only registered for one class. But when summer comes I will have a larger load. So I have added a new song, The Prayer of Jabez by Donald Lawrence. Some think that this prayer is only about financial increase but it is not. Enlarging my territory is everything. So when I ask God to enlarge my territory I say Lord, surround me with the right people, open up doors for me, open my eyes to things that I can not see, let people see you in me, and increase my life financially so I may be able to do the things you want me to do.(etc) Sometimes you just have to keep it simple and say Lord, Bless Me.

More Dancing

So I was as dancer from age 4 to around age 17. It consumed a big part of my life. I even went to performing arts middle school. As a young girl I loved dance movies. So for my three new songs for the week I decided to use songs from my favorite dance movies.
"Love Man" By Otis Redding from Dirty Dancing. Loved That movie and loved the scene when this song is playing. Baby is carrying the watermelons to the " forbidden house" and Patrick Swayze (Hot) grabs her and teaches her the hip roll. She really thought she was doing something. (hahaha)
"Let's Hear It For the Boy" by Denise Williams from Footloose. This song is playing when Kevin Bacon and Sean Penn are dancing by the railroad tracks. Love that part of the movie. Just looked like they were having so much fun.
"What A Feeling" by Irene Cara from Flashdance. Oh now this movie I watched till my mother got tired of me watching it. She probably hid the tape. Of course this song is the finale song. I used to copy her moves. I had leg warmers and everything.

The Women

Last week I chose three songs by men who I love. Today I have added three new songs by women who I love. So I can't say these are the only female artist who top my list because musically I am all over the place. What I can say is that I have seen these three women multiple times live in concert and they are fantastic.

India Arie's "Strength, Courage, and Wisdom" is a song that I feel represents a lot of women. Ones I know, ones who read my blog and whose blogs I follow, and myself. Whether you are following a dream, completed one, or living one you have to embody these attributes.

Jill Scott's "My Love". I love her voice and love this song. It was hard for me to pick one song by her. When I am playing this song in my car I have to remember to open my eyes because I could cause an accident. I really sing my heart out. (lol)

Erykah Badu's "Didn't Ya Know". So people my not understand Erykah, may think she is a little out there. Sometimes I agree, but the woman has a wonderfully unique voice. This song came out when I first moved back to St. Louis. I played it over and over again. I love singing Badu songs. They have so many harmonies.
You will hear more from these ladies.

Peace, Love, and Music

The Men

I had a hard time picking just one song today. These three men are probably my favorite male artists. OK maybe there are a few more but I'll start with these.

D'angelo, whom I can't wait till he comes out with new music. I don't care what his body looks like he is still alright with me. "Heaven Must Be Like This" is a remake from the live CD of his. This CD is hard to find but of course I have it.

Maxwell, who I would marry if I had the opportunity. Went to his concert a few months ago. I still have a euphoric feeling from that, but I do wish he would hurry up on the new CD. So I had a real hard time picking a song from him. "Lifetime" is a good one. You will be hearing more from him.

Lenny Kravitz, Hot musically and physically. I love the rock, soul, alternative vibe he has going on. "I Belong to You" is one of my favorite's from him. The words just get to me. You will hear a few more from him also.

Peace, Love, And Music

In Honor

My new song is "We are One" by Maze. Maze is my mom's favorite band. I happen to like them also. I picked this song in honor of our new president and what he is trying to do for our country; bring us together.
Peace

Who Do You Love?

When I think of love I think of my family. But the best decision I have made in my life is allowing myself to fall in love with my savior. You don't realize how empty you were until you allow that love to overtake your life.

My new song is a simple praise and worship song: "Falling In Love With Jesus" sang by Jonathan Butler. No further explanation needed

Be blessed.

Closer

My new song is "Closer" By Goapele. This is the ring tone on my cell. I love it. The song constantly reminds me that I am getting closer to my dreams. There is a line in the song that says " sometimes you just got to let it go." I that is what I have done. I have gone to God about the things that I want for my life, things that I think I need, but ultimately all things are done on God's timing not mine. No need for me to worry. I serve an awesome God. I will sit back and watch the awesome things he will do in my life. I am getting closer to my dreams.

Enjoy!

Everything You Touch

So my first song selection is The Winans, "Everything You Touch is a Song." I choose this song because there is more to a song than the beat, melody, or particular artist sound. The words get me sometimes even if I don't particularly like the artist. It's amazing how powerful music is. It can make you happy, sad, laugh , or cry.

I remember hearing this song when I was little. I didn't understand the meaning until I was older and experienced life's many ups and downs. Hope you enjoy.