Essence Grooves » Anthony David http://www.essencegrooves.com To groove is of the essence... Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:45:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 To groove is of the essence... Your weekly dose of the music that moves and grooves. Every other Thursday Sels is dropping a new mix of the latest and greatest in R&B and Hip Hop. So turn off those radios playing the same recycled noise on repeat and put this in your ear instead. Sels no Sels sels@essencegrooves.com sels@essencegrooves.com (Sels) 2009 Essence Grooves R&B, Soul, Hip Hop, Jazz, Electronica Essence Grooves » Anthony David http://www.essencegrooves.com/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://www.essencegrooves.com Episode 17 – Rules of the Game http://www.essencegrooves.com/2009/06/podcasts/episode-17-rules-of-the-game/ http://www.essencegrooves.com/2009/06/podcasts/episode-17-rules-of-the-game/#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:06:24 +0000 Sels http://www.essencegrooves.com/?p=201 With the number of mainstream artists putting out bad music increasing to the nth degree lately it’s good to know that there are still artists who care about their craft and don’t just throw auto-tune in new releases just for kicks. To say I’m upset cause my favorite groups and artists aren’t coming with it is a huge understatement. So let’s highlight the good and just hope the others regain their senses and release music that innovates instead of regurgitating what’s already been done repeatedly by less talented acts.

With all that being said *takes a deep breath* let’s get on with the music. V’s latest release It is Finished! The Paradox: Vol 1 is out and available now. Check out his MySpace page for more info or head over to Soundclick to download it or buy it from CD Baby. Not only do we have V, we have India.Arie, Laura Izibor, Kelis, Stevie Wonder, D’Angelo and The Brand New Heavies to provide some listening pleasure especially if you’re as sick of the radio as I am. Enjoy!

  1. Rolling Through The Hood – Kelis
  2. Uptown – Raphael Saadiq
  3. Iceberg – Tweet
  4. Lover’s Ghetto – Angie Stone
  5. Keep Together – The Brand New Heavies
  6. Steady on the Grind – Erykah Badu ft Dead Prez
  7. Ghetto – India.Arie
  8. As – Stevie Wonder
  9. From My Heart To Yours (DJ Premier Remix) – Laura Izibor
  10. Smooth – D’Angelo
  11. My Cryin’ Blues – Davina
  12. Rules of the Game – V
  13. Stop Playin’ – Anthony David
  14. Breathe – Lalah Hathaway

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]]> http://www.essencegrooves.com/2009/06/podcasts/episode-17-rules-of-the-game/feed/ 2 Angie Stone,Anthony David,D'Angelo,Davina,Erykah Badu,India Arie,Kelis,Lalah Hathaway,Laura Izibor,Raphael Saadiq,Stevie Wonder,The Brand New Heavies With the number of mainstream artists putting out bad music increasing to the nth degree lately it's good to know that there are still artists who care about their craft and don't just throw auto-tune in new releases just for kicks. With the number of mainstream artists putting out bad music increasing to the nth degree lately it's good to know that there are still artists who care about their craft and don't just throw auto-tune in new releases just for kicks. To say I'm upset cause my favorite groups and artists aren't coming with it is a huge understatement. So let's highlight the good and just hope the others regain their senses and release music that innovates instead of regurgitating what's already been done repeatedly by less talented acts. With all that being said *takes a deep breath* let's get on with the music. V's latest release It is Finished! The Paradox: Vol 1 is out and available now. Check out his MySpace (http://www.myspace.com/vsign) page for more info or head over to Soundclick (http://www.soundclick.com/Store/byArtist.cfm?bandID=935257) to download it or buy it from CD Baby (http://cdbaby.com/cd/vnacular). Not only do we have V, we have India.Arie, Laura Izibor, Kelis, Stevie Wonder, D'Angelo and The Brand New Heavies to provide some listening pleasure especially if you're as sick of the radio as I am. Enjoy! * Rolling Through The Hood - Kelis * Uptown - Raphael Saadiq * Iceberg - Tweet * Lover's Ghetto - Angie Stone * Keep Together - The Brand New Heavies * Steady on the Grind - Erykah Badu ft Dead Prez * Ghetto - India.Arie * As - Stevie Wonder * From My Heart To Yours (DJ Premier Remix) - Laura Izibor * Smooth - D'Angelo * My Cryin' Blues - Davina * Rules of the Game - V * Stop Playin' - Anthony David * Breathe - Lalah Hathaway Got a request? Send them to sels [at] essencegrooves.com Subscribe to Essence Grooves by RSS (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/EssenceGrooves), iTunes (itpc://feeds2.feedburner.com/EssenceGrooves) or email (http://www.feedburner.com/fb/a/emailverifySubmit?feedId=2266899&loc=en_US) to stay updated. Sels no 59:08 Episode 16 – Get to Know You http://www.essencegrooves.com/2009/06/podcasts/episode-16-get-to-know-you/ http://www.essencegrooves.com/2009/06/podcasts/episode-16-get-to-know-you/#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:29:35 +0000 Sels http://www.essencegrooves.com/?p=196 This week we have Anthony David, Ledisi, Sy Smith, BSTC, Peter Hadar and more. And we’re going to make it official – Essence Grooves is now going to be released every two weeks. So enjoy and expect a new podcast on June 18th.

  1. Honey – Erykah Badu
  2. Come Around – The Foreign Exchange
  3. You Better Not Hurt Me – Carol Riddick
  4. Love Ultra – Dwele
  5. Something About You – Anthony David
  6. Spanish Fly – Eric Benet
  7. For Always – Lalah Hathaway
  8. Get To Know You – Ledisi
  9. No Danger – Rahsaan Patterson
  10. The Art of You – Sy Smith
  11. Love It – BSTC featuring JL
  12. Planets – Peter Hadar
  13. Tired – S1 featuring Darien Brockington
  14. 100 Yard Dash – Raphael Saadiq

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]]> http://www.essencegrooves.com/2009/06/podcasts/episode-16-get-to-know-you/feed/ 0 Anthony David,BSTC,Carol Riddick,Darien Brockington,Dwele,Eric Benet,Erykah Badu,Lalah Hathaway,Ledisi,Peter Hadar,Rahsaan Patterson,Raphael Saadiq This week we have Anthony David, Ledisi, Sy Smith, BSTC, Peter Hadar and more. And we're going to make it official - Essence Grooves is now going to be released every two weeks. So enjoy and expect a new podcast on June 18th. This week we have Anthony David, Ledisi, Sy Smith, BSTC, Peter Hadar and more. And we're going to make it official - Essence Grooves is now going to be released every two weeks. So enjoy and expect a new podcast on June 18th. * Honey - Erykah Badu * Come Around - The Foreign Exchange * You Better Not Hurt Me - Carol Riddick * Love Ultra - Dwele * Something About You - Anthony David * Spanish Fly - Eric Benet * For Always - Lalah Hathaway * Get To Know You - Ledisi * No Danger - Rahsaan Patterson * The Art of You - Sy Smith * Love It - BSTC featuring JL * Planets - Peter Hadar * Tired - S1 featuring Darien Brockington * 100 Yard Dash - Raphael Saadiq Got a request? Send them to sels [at] essencegrooves.com Subscribe to Essence Grooves by RSS (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/EssenceGrooves), iTunes (itpc://feeds2.feedburner.com/EssenceGrooves) or email (http://www.feedburner.com/fb/a/emailverifySubmit?feedId=2266899&loc=en_US) to stay updated. Sels no 52:51 Episode 12 – Always Will http://www.essencegrooves.com/2009/04/podcasts/episode-12-always-will/ http://www.essencegrooves.com/2009/04/podcasts/episode-12-always-will/#comments Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:58:05 +0000 Sels http://www.essencegrooves.com/?p=175 I had a little too much fun making this mix. There’s new music from The Tony Rich Project, Anthony Hamilton and Maiysha plus some India.Arie, Lauryn Hill and a classic from Minnie Riperton. The word is Tweet is working on a new album but having label issues (which seems to be going around lately) so no telling when her new work will see the light of day *sigh*

  1. Jordan – The Tony Rich Project – Site
  2. Brown Skin – India.Arie – Site
  3. Lady – Anthony David ft Keisha Jackson – Site | MySpace
  4. Faithful To You – Syleena Johnson – MySpace
  5. All Over Again – Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings – Site | MySpace
  6. Sweetest Thing – Lauryn Hill
  7. Better – The Luv Bugz – MySpace
  8. Her Heart – Anthony Hamilton – Site | MySpace
  9. Inside My Love – Minnie Riperton
  10. Always Will – Tweet – MySpace
  11. Forever Yours – Rahsaan Patterson – Site
  12. Hold Me – Maiysha – Site | MySpace
  13. He Is – Heather Headley – Site | MySpace

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]]> http://www.essencegrooves.com/2009/04/podcasts/episode-12-always-will/feed/ 0 Anthony David,Anthony Hamilton,Heather Headley,India.Arie,Keisha Jackson,Lauryn Hill,Maiysha,Minnie Riperton,Rahsaan Patterson,Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings,Syleena Johnson,The Luv Bugz I had a little too much fun making this mix. There's new music from The Tony Rich Project, Anthony Hamilton and Maiysha plus some India.Arie, Lauryn Hill and a classic from Minnie Riperton. The word is Tweet is working on a new album but having label i... I had a little too much fun making this mix. There's new music from The Tony Rich Project, Anthony Hamilton and Maiysha plus some India.Arie, Lauryn Hill and a classic from Minnie Riperton. The word is Tweet is working on a new album but having label issues (which seems to be going around lately) so no telling when her new work will see the light of day *sigh* * Jordan - The Tony Rich Project - Site (http://www.hiddenbeach.com/tonyrich/) * Brown Skin - India.Arie - Site (http://www.indiaarie.com/) * Lady - Anthony David ft Keisha Jackson - Site (http://www.anthonydavidmusic.com/main.aspx) | MySpace (http://www.myspace.com/anthonydavid) * Faithful To You - Syleena Johnson - MySpace (http://www.myspace.com/syleenajohnson) * All Over Again - Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings - Site (http://www.daptonerecords.com/sharonjonesandthedapkings.html) | MySpace (http://www.myspace.com/sharonjonesandthedapkings) * Sweetest Thing - Lauryn Hill * Better - The Luv Bugz - MySpace (http://www.myspace.com/theluvbugz713) * Her Heart - Anthony Hamilton - Site (http://www.anthonyhamilton.com/) | MySpace (http://www.myspace.com/anthonyhamilton) * Inside My Love - Minnie Riperton * Always Will - Tweet - MySpace (http://www.myspace.com/tweetsouthernhummingbird) * Forever Yours - Rahsaan Patterson - Site (http://www.not-of-this-world.com/site.html) * Hold Me - Maiysha - Site (http://www.maiysha.com/) | MySpace (http://www.myspace.com/maiyshamusic) * He Is - Heather Headley - Site (http://www.heatherheadley.com/) | MySpace (http://www.myspace.com/heatherheadley) Got a request? Send them to sels [at] essencegrooves.com Subscribe to Essence Grooves by RSS (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/EssenceGrooves), iTunes (itpc://feeds2.feedburner.com/EssenceGrooves) or email (http://www.feedburner.com/fb/a/emailverifySubmit?feedId=2266899&loc=en_US) to stay updated. Sels no 54:53 Episode 9 – Find A Way http://www.essencegrooves.com/2008/10/podcasts/episode-9-find-a-way/ http://www.essencegrooves.com/2008/10/podcasts/episode-9-find-a-way/#comments Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:57:10 +0000 Sels http://www.essencegrooves.com/?p=154 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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]]> http://www.essencegrooves.com/2008/10/podcasts/episode-9-find-a-way/feed/ 0 4hero,Al Green,Alice Smith,Angie Stone,Anthony David,Anthony Hamilton,Brandy,Darien,Dwele,Eric Benet,India Arie,J*Davey 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. 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... * Words – Anthony David ft India Arie – Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0019M83AM?ie=UTF8&tag=essengroov-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0019M83AM)(http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=essengroov-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0019M83AM) | iTunes (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=P9QKRYawom8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D283033476%2526id%253D283033458%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30) * Morning Child – 4hero – Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MGBTHK?ie=UTF8&tag=essengroov-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000MGBTHK)(http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=essengroov-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000MGBTHK) | iTunes (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=P9QKRYawom8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D215656179%2526id%253D215656169%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30) * Composure – Darien – MySpace (http://www.myspace.com/darienonline) * The Hunger – Eric Benet – Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001B9ZVWQ?ie=UTF8&tag=essengroov-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001B9ZVWQ)(http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=essengroov-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B001B9ZVWQ) | iTunes (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=P9QKRYawom8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D289391679%2526id%253D289391676%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30) * You’ve Got The Love I Need – Al Green ft Anthony Hamilton – Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0016A2FFG?ie=UTF8&tag=essengroov-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0016A2FFG)(http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=essengroov-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0016A2FFG) | iTunes (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=P9QKRYawom8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D279947622%2526id%253D279947537%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30) * Mama Used To Say – Junior – Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000001EDU?ie=UTF8&tag=essengroov-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000001EDU)(http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=essengroov-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000001EDU) | iTunes (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=P9QKRYawom8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D28400890%2526id%253D28400902%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30) * Find A Way – Dwele – iTunes (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=P9QKRYawom8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%253D5351728%2526id%253D5351756%2526s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30) * Camera (Gangsta) – J*Davey – Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00197U0E4?ie=UTF8&tag=essengroov-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00197U0E4)(http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=essengroov-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00197U0E4) | iTunes (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat? Sels no Episode 8 – Still Standing http://www.essencegrooves.com/2008/10/podcasts/episode-8-still-standing/ http://www.essencegrooves.com/2008/10/podcasts/episode-8-still-standing/#comments Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:45:24 +0000 Sels http://www.essencegrooves.com/?p=144 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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]]> http://www.essencegrooves.com/2008/10/podcasts/episode-8-still-standing/feed/ 1 Alice Smith,Alicia Keys,Anthony David,Ayah,Debarge,Estelle,Jazmine Sullivan,Jimmie Reign,Ludacris,Mary J. Blige,Monica,Rahsaan Patterson 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. 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 o... Sels no Episode 4 – What’s Going On http://www.essencegrooves.com/2008/09/podcasts/episode-4-whats-going-on/ http://www.essencegrooves.com/2008/09/podcasts/episode-4-whats-going-on/#comments Mon, 01 Sep 2008 20:40:38 +0000 Sels http://www.essencegrooves.com/?p=101 Marvin Gaye’s classic album What’s Going On released in May 1971 focused on the social and political ills of that time. Thirty seven years later the album is still relevant today as the same issues that Marvin Gaye sung about then are still affecting us now.

We have to look around us and contemplate what really is going on around us. Yes, we are making progress. Last week marked the 45th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr’s “I Have A Dream” speech. Barack Obama is the Democratic nominee and can potentially be the first black President of the US.

Yet the country as a whole is hurting. We are in the middle of an economic crisis and gas is teetering around $4 a gallon. Families don’t have health care, houses are being foreclosed on daily. And then there is the war in Iraq.

How much progress have we really made? Is the one step forward, two steps back scenario playing on repeat? Are we going to keep moving forward or end up with more of the same? The choice is in our hands, just something to think about. Be blessed.

The Playlist:

  1. Sumthin’s Gotta Give – Big Boi ft Mary J. Blige – Amazon | iTunes
  2. Down ‘N Out – Nappy Roots ft Anthony Hamilton – Amazon | iTunes
  3. Dreams – Little Brother – Amazon | iTunes
  4. Testify (Remix) – Common ft Darien Brockington – Amazon | iTunes
  5. I’ve Read About – D’Nell – Amazon | iTunes
  6. Upside Down – Ledisi – Amazon | iTunes
  7. Doo Wop (That Thing) – Lauryn Hill – Amazon | iTunes
  8. What’s Going On – Marvin Gaye – Amazon | iTunes
  9. I Believe – Q-Tip ft D’Angelo – MySpace
  10. Black President – Nas ft Johnny Polygon – Amazon | iTunes
  11. Little Weapon – Lupe Fiasco ft Bishop G & Nikki Jean – Amazon | iTunes
  12. Twinkle – Erykah Badu – Amazon | iTunes
  13. My Petition – Jill Scott – Amazon | iTunes
  14. Krooked Kop – Anthony David – Amazon | iTunes
  15. Mr. President – Janelle Monae – Amazon | iTunes

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  2. Episode 15 – Find The Way
  3. Episode 16 – Get to Know You

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