Yesterday we witnessed history. I’m glad I took the time out of my day yesterday to wait almost two hours to cast my vote. I cast my vote yesterday for those who came before me and the sacrifices they made so that this could be possible, so the healing process can begin for this country now and for my children, so their future can have unlimited possibilities.

Today we begin living the dream. We asked for change, we voted for change - now it’s up to us to make sure change happens. One person can’t do it alone, we all have to do our part to help. 

Tomorrow is ours.

This week we have a little bit of everything ranging from new music by Brandy and Eric Benet to the classics of One Way and Junior. Brandy’s new cd Human is scheduled for a December release so be on the look out for that. Also showing some hometown love for my boy Dwele with Find A Way from his debut cd. Anthony Hamilton is doubled up on guest spots on Al Green’s You’ve Got The Love I Need and Angie Stone’s Stay For A While from Stone Love. Phaedra made her own version of Eric Benet’s You’re The Only One and she does it justice and then some. Enjoy… Until next week…

1. Words – Anthony David ft India Arie – Amazon | iTunes
2. Morning Child – 4hero – Amazon | iTunes
3. Composure – Darien – MySpace
4. The Hunger – Eric Benet – Amazon | iTunes
5. You’ve Got The Love I Need – Al Green ft Anthony Hamilton – Amazon | iTunes
6. Mama Used To Say – Junior – Amazon | iTunes
7. Find A Way – Dwele – iTunes
8. Camera (Gangsta) – J*Davey – Amazon | iTunes
9. Porcelain Doll – Brandy– Amazon
10. If You Play Your Cards Right – One Way – Amazon | iTunes
11. Think About Me – Q. Parker
12. You’re The Only One – Phaedra – MySpace
13. Good Day – Lina – Amazon | iTunes
14. Do I – Alice Smith – Amazon | iTunes
15. Stay For A While - Angie Stone ft Anthony Hamilton – Amazon | iTunes

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Well after an unexpected hiatus due to technical difficulties we’re back. A lot of new things are coming soon so keep an eye out. This week we’re starting out with Monica’s Still Standing, a song that has been on point for me lately. Be on the look out for a review of Jazmine Sullivan’s debut Fearless soon, along with reviews for Ayah and Jimmie Reign, who are a couple new artists to look out for. Both of these talented ladies have mixtapes available.  And if you haven’t checked out Anthony David yet you need to. Spittin’ Game is just one of my favorites on his cd Acey Duecy. This year has been good for R&B/Soul music and I’ll break down more highlights of my favorites as we get closer to the end of 2008.

1. Still Standing – Monica ft Ludacris – MySpace
2. Bust Your Windows – Jazmine Sullivan – Amazon | iTunes
3. Shoo Fly – Syleena Johnson – MySpace
4. Mary’s Joint – Mary J. Blige – Amazon | iTunes
5. Fallen – Ayah –  MySpace | Site
6. It Must Be Magic – Teena Marie – Amazon | iTunes
7. Spittin Game – Anthony David – Amazon | iTunes
8. Dream – Alice Smith – Amazon | iTunes
9. Be The One – Jimmie Reign – MySpace
10. I Need You – Alicia Keys – Amazon | iTunes
11. I Like It – Debarge – Amazon | iTunes
12. Burnin – Rahsaan Patterson – Amazon | iTunes
13. Do I Do – Stevie Wonder – Amazon | iTunes
14. Come Over Remix – Estelle ft Sean Paul – Amazon | iTunes

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This week we have some old school goodness from the late Luther Vandross, New Edition, and Atlantic Starr. Also we have some not some old music from Ledisi, Rahsaan Patterson, Sharon Jones and J*Davey. Jazmine Sullivan’s debut cd Fearless is available today so make sure you check it out. Until next time…

The Playlist:

1. Joy - Ledisi - Amazon | iTunes
2. Never Too Much - Luther Vandross - Amazon | iTunes
3. When The Other Foot Drops, Uncle - Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings - Amazon | iTunes
4. Need U Bad - Jazmine Sullivan - Amazon | iTunes
5. Soundboy Rock - Groove Armada - Amazon | iTunes
6. Cocaine - Robin Thicke - Amazon | iTunes
7. Slooow - J*Davey - Amazon | iTunes
8. Water - Rahsaan Patterson - Amazon | iTunes
9. For Real - Amel Larrieux - Amazon | iTunes
10. All That I Can Say - Mary J. Blige - Amazon | iTunes
11. I’m Not Afraid - Jill Scott - Amazon | iTunes
12. Motel - Tweet - Amazon | iTunes
13. Can You Stand the Rain - New Edition - Amazon | iTunes
14. Secret Lovers - Atlantic Starr - Amazon | iTunes
15. Searching - Erykah Badu - Amazon | iTunes

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