Have You Voted Yet?...New Songs That I Am Feeling

What's going on my peeps!! How is everyone doing? Well, I hope everyone had a good week and has something planned for the weekend. I have been off work for the last two days, so I took this time to do my early vote. Have you voted? Well, thank god for the 80GB Ipod, because it took close to 3 hours to cast my vote. They said that next week should be a little easier since there will be many more polls open, but I wanted to get it out the way. I ask you again...have you voted yet?

It was so pleasant to see us out there, early and trying to make a difference. Young, and old I just think folk are ready for change in this world,and why not with Barack? Have you voted?? Please get out there and vote, so we can go ahead and take off November 5th and celebrate. I kid, I kid, but please get out there and vote!

What's going on with me? I am slowing getting back to my music--you know exploring all my music sites, allmusic.com, soulwalking.com, billboard.com, Soul Session of BETJ, and all the good XM channels to find good music. I have some new stuff for you to google:

Eric Benet's new album
Kindred and The Family Soul new album
Maysa
John Legend's Evolver Album
Musiq's new track "Radio"
Anthony Hamiliton's "Cool"
D'Angelo's new version of his Space Jam soundtrack "I Found My Smile Again"
Raphael Saadiq new album

Let me know if I missed anything, but let me go and tweak out my fantasy football team. Take care!

Take it Easy!!

Tom Brady Goes Down!/Washington Redskins.....Blah/What I Looking Forward To/D'Angelo

Hello to all!

How is everyone doing? My Redskins looked...terrible. It's early but the kicker only got me one point on my fantasy team, so you know I was hot about that lol. Then, to make this worse, my number 1 draft pick, Tom Brady is down for the year!!! Can you believe that mess? Everytime I draft a QB they go down; case in point: Chad Pennington and Kurt Warner in 2007 and now Tom Brady in 2008. So, please pray that Big Ben can carry me through the season. Nevertheless, the rest of my team performed wonderfully (ie Reggie Bush, and did you see Brandon Jacobs just make a poster out of the poor Redskins cornerback! As you can see, I am quite addicted to this Fantasy Football thing.

Well I have some things to look forward to. Next week on ABC Family, my show was picked up for a 3rd season, and it starts next week: Lincoln Heights:

http://abcfamily.go.com/abcfamily/path/section_Shows+Lincoln-Heights/page_Detail

Also, don't forget that this Friday, Tyler Perry's new movie is coming out and that looks good as well: "The Family That Preys"



I really enjoyed most of Tyler's productions, but I am really feeling this one due to the very diverse cast. Are you going to check it out?

Well, it looks like D'Angelo is making small strides back to the music scene. On blogs, and even on my some on Itunes podcasts that I like to listen to, there is a buzz with D's "Found My Smile Again". For all the neo-soul lovers, you will know that D already released this track off of the "Space Jam" soundtrack, but it seems like he has tried to update the track, with new harmonies, instrumentation, and just overall vibe. I liked what he did, but this is the gateway to more D music. I will keep my ears open for you so stay tuned!!

Thank you for all the comments, I really appreciate the love! Go Vikings!!

Take It Easy!!

This Songs Still Speaks To Me!

Ooh...
Never seen a sunshine like this
Never seen the moon glow like this
Never seen the waterfalls like this
Never seen the lights off like this
Never dug anyone like this
Never had tasty lips to kiss
Never had someone to miss
Never heard a song quite like this

1-Fortunate, to have you girl
I'm so glad, you're in my world
Just as sure, as the sky is blue
I bless the day, that I found you

Never had room service all night
Never took a trip first class flight
Never had a love affair so tight
I never felt a feeling so right
Never seen a winter so white
Never had words to recite
Never had a flame to ignite
And I never sang a song with all my might
(repeat 1, 1)

Can you hear the silence shout?
(Silence shouts, I hope you hear, I'm calling out to your body)
I'm calling out
(Baby you know just what to do, close the door, no interviews)
Put your hands together now

Do I really need to explain posting this? The harmony, percussion, are quite simple but the way that Maxwell interprets R. Kelly's lyrics makes this truly a classic!

Take It Easy!

Raphael Saadiq New Album...The Return To Vintage Soul

You know how bad the music scene is these days....so its rarity for me to be excited about new music release. But after the phenomenal release by Mr. Al Green, I am starting to get my musical taste back again.

http://www.algreenmusic.com/

Now, the little birds are telling me that I have another album to look forward to: Raphael Saadiq. I don't know what it is about the brother, but I think its because that I have grown up listening to Tony, Toni, Tone, his intricate bass lines that I love to follow, and his numerous songwriting assists he has done over the years, I just can't wait. According to reports, Saadiq has taken it back to the old school and is really trying to extract that vintage Motown soul sound. The late 60's-70's is my favorite decade about all things soul music. So, I am really looking forward to this new release.

http://www.raphaelsaadiq.com/

Riding his coattails, is Mr. Michael "D'Angelo" Archer. Virgin(correct me if I am wrong) has just released a greatest hits album (so far) and we can expect to his new album early 2009. So, will I be able to go to Best Buy now and don't leave empty handed? I guess time will tell! Stay tuned and go pick up that Al Green album and get to lovin' and thats an order!!

Take It Easy!!