Episode 8 - Still Standing

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

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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Episode 5 - Lovely Lovely

Posted by Sels on September 4, 2008 | Comments (2)

Here’s a little something for the back half of the week with a few classics sprinkled in. Enjoy.

The Playlist:

  1. Empty - Raheem DeVaughn - Amazon | iTunes
  2. Lovely Lovely - Me’Shell Ndegeocello - Amazon | iTunes
  3. Good Stuff - Kelis - Amazon | iTunes
  4. Orbit - Maiysha - Amazon | iTunes
  5. Settling In - Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings - Amazon | iTunes
  6. Early In The Morning - The Gap Band - iTunes
  7. P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) - Michael Jackson - Amazon | iTunes
  8. I Got What You Want - Darien Brockington - Amazon | iTunes
  9. Ooo La La La - Teena Marie - Amazon | iTunes
  10. I Have Learned to Respect the Power of Love - Stephanie Mills - Amazon | iTunes
  11. If Only You Knew - Patti LaBelle - Amazon | iTunes
  12. Never Felt This Way - Alicia Keys - Amazon | iTunes
  13. Complain - Tweet - Amazon | iTunes
  14. Nobody Knows - The Tony Rich Project - Amazon | iTunes
  15. Chasing Pavements - Adele - Amazon | iTunes
  16. Couldn’t Hear Her - Eric Roberson ft. Curt Chambers - 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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Wanna Be Loved

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

The Playlist:

  1. Wanna Be Loved - Jill Scott
  2. Hurt So Bad - Alicia Keys
  3. Wish I Didn’t Miss You - Angie Stone
  4. In The Morning - Ledisi
  5. Anyone Who Had A Heart - Luther Vandross
  6. Love Me - Tracie Spencer
  7. When It Hurts So Bad - Lauryn Hill
  8. Sweet Thing - Rufus ft Chaka Khan
  9. Where Do We Go From Here? - Tweet
  10. Lately - Stevie Wonder
  11. Breathless - Corinne Bailey Rae
  12. Goodbye - Hil St. Soul
  13. Emotional Rollercoaster - Vivian Green
  14. Whenever You’re Around - Jill Scott
  15. Hurt Again - Mary J. Blige

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