Episode 9 - Find A Way

Posted by Sels on October 21, 2008 | Comments (0)

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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Episode 3: Stoke Up the Fire

Posted by Sels on August 14, 2008 | Comments (1)

In this week’s episode we’re leading off with The Roots Rising Up featuring Wale and Chrisette Michelle. The intro echos how I feel about the radio lately but I’m not going to get started with that, not today anyway. I’ll save that for another day and just enjoy the go-go beat. Remember is on J Dilla’s unreleased Pay Jay cd which hopefully will be released soon. I know posthumous releases can get a bit numerous and dated but this is DIlla. Erykah Badu’s Soldier makes an appearance followed by 4hero’s Stoke Up the Fire. Since I love just about anything with Andre 3000’s name on it we also have John Legend’s new single Green Light. It’s good to hear John Legend switch it up with something more uptempo. Ledisi’s Alright has been getting me through a few things here and there. I’ve been on a dance kick lately and for that there’s Groove Armada and Ananda Project. Cosmic Girl was part of my introduction to Jamiroquai back in my dorm cafeteria working days at MSU (another story for another day). Let’s just say that Traveling Without Moving was the work soundtrack. Closing out this mix are two artists who shouldn’t be slept on and a legend. Rahsaan Patterson’s Feels Good is from his latest cd Wines & Spirits, Al Green’s latest featuring John Legend Stay With Me and finally Lina is sticking around with her latest cd Morning Star. Enjoy this week’s mix.

Last weekend we were hit with the double loss of Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes two great entertainers. I’m still at a loss for words even after having a few days to let it sink in. My thoughts and prayers are with they’re families.  TGrundy’s latest podcast is a tribute to Isaac Hayes. Make sure you check it out.

The Playlist:

  1. Rising Up - The Roots ft Wale and Chrisette Michelle - Amazon | iTunes
  2. Remember - J Dilla ft Bilal
  3. Soldier - Erykah Badu - Amazon | iTunes
  4. Stoke Up the Fire - 4hero ft Face - iTunes
  5. Soul Spaceship - Me’Shell Ndegeocello - Amazon | iTunes
  6. Green Light - John Legend ft Andre 3000 - Amazon | iTunes
  7. Chaka Khan - Ain’t Nobody - Amazon | iTunes
  8. Alright (Matty’s Soulflower Mix) - Ledisi - Amazon | iTunes
  9. Love Sweet Sound - Groove Armada ft Candi Staton - Amazon | iTunes
  10. Kiss Kiss Kiss (Alternative Mix) - Ananda Project - Amazon | iTunes
  11. Cosmic Girl - Jamiroquai - Amazon | iTunes
  12. Glow - Kelis ft Raphael Saadiq - Amazon | iTunes
  13. Feels Good - Rahsaan Patterson - Amazon | iTunes
  14. Stay With Me (By The Sea) - Al Green ft John Legend - Amazon | iTunes
  15. I’ll Stick Around - Lina - Amazon |iTunes

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Try Again

Posted by Sels on July 29, 2008 | Comments (0)

The Playlist:

  1. Let’s Chill - Guy
  2. Pretty Brown Eyes - Mint Condition
  3. Mary Jane - Mary J. Blige
  4. Kissin You (Oh Honey Remix) - Total
  5. It’s The Falling In Love - Michael Jackson
  6. Superwoman (Where Were You…) - 4hero featuring Terry Devos
  7. Diary - Alicia Keys
  8. Complicated - Robin Thicke
  9. I Don’t Wanna - Aaliyah
  10. Think of You - Ledisi
  11. Ex-Factor - Lauryn Hill
  12. They Don’t Know - Jon B
  13. Fourth of July - Mariah Carey
  14. Believer - Esthero featuring Brandy
  15. Complexity - The Roots featuring Jill Scott
  16. Never Knew Love Like This - Alexander O’Neal and Cherelle
  17. Try Again - Raheem DeVaughn
  18. And I Love You - Toni Braxton
  19. I Want You - Common
  20. Love Hangover - Erykah Badu

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Take Your Time

Posted by Sels on July 29, 2008 | Comments (0)

The Playlist:

  1. Free - Deniece Williams
  2. Me - Erykah Badu
  3. Deep In Love - Peter Hadar
  4. I’m Cheatin’ - Dwele
  5. Been In Love - Eric Roberson featuring Phonte
  6. Whatever I Gotta Do - Rogiers
  7. Take My Time - 4hero featuring Jack Davey
  8. Wreckless Love - Alicia Keys
  9. Pretty Please (Love Me) - Estelle featuring Cee-Lo
  10. Ain’t It Good - Emmanuel
  11. Yearning For Your Love - The Gap Band
  12. What Were We Thinking - Joss Stone
  13. Mo Better - Raheem DeVaughn
  14. Stop Breaking My Heart - Rahsaan Patterson
  15. I Tried - Ledisi
  16. Take Your Time - The S.O.S. Band
  17. Rock With U - Janet Jackson
  18. Can I Keep U? - Algebra Blessett
  19. It Is True - Syleena Johnson
  20. I Can’t Help It - Michael Jackson

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