Welcome back! This time around we have The Tony Rich Project, Laura Izibor, Chico DeBarge, Rahsaan Patterson, Vivian Green and more. Enjoy.

1. Part The Waves – The Tony Rich Project
2. Grace – Me’Shell Ndegeocello
3. Feels Good – Rahsaan Patterson
4. Different Times – Raphael Saadiq
5. Mr. Right – Chrisette Michele
6. Run To Me – Lina
7. Giving Something Up – Amel Larrieux
8. Yes (I’ll Be Your Baby) – Laura Izibor
9. Mad – Vivian Green
10. Walk Away – Sarah White
11. Oh No – Chico DeBarge
12. Ocean Wet – Peter Hadar
13. I Only Have Eyes 4 U – Chester Gregory
14. Let Go – Lalah Hathaway
15. River Rise – India.Arie

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I’ve been trying to figure out how I’m going to continue this site as my schedule begins to grow exponentially over the next couple of months. Decisions, decisions. For now, I have decided that I’ll keep the site going but not on any particular schedule. I’m going to keep new podcasts coming at least twice a month.

This time around we have Goapele, Robin Thicke, Mint Condition, Amy Winehouse, Chrisette Michele and more. Enjoy and there will be more coming your way soon.

1. Don’t Be Shy – Goapele
2. Stop Breaking My Heart – Rahsaan Patterson
3. It’s Ok to Love Me – Lizz Fields
4. You’re My Baby – Robin Thicke
5. Beautiful – Tweet
6. Rocket Love – Stevie Wonder
7. Just Can’t Believe – Mint Condition
8. Bad Habits – Maxwell
9. If I Had a Chance – Eric Roberson
10. Just Friends – Amy Winehouse
11. No Sittin’ By The Phone – Vivian Green
12. No Love – Erykah Badu
13. Blame It On Me – Chrisette Michele
14. Only You – Jill Scott
15. Whatever You Want – Tony Toni Tone

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Another crazy week is almost at an end. We have some good music this to ride out the rest of the week with. Chrisette Michele’s Epiphany was released on Tuesday and is still available on Amazon to download for $2.99 – so there is no excuse whatsoever not to check it out.  I haven’t had a chance to take a good listen yet but what I’ve heard so far is nice. Not only do we have Ms. EpiphanyGirl today, we have my favorite cuts from The Tony Rich Project’s, Robin Thicke’s and Musiq’s latest releases. We also have some J*Davey, Liquid Spirits, Incognito, Carol Riddick and Lizz Fields, go ahead and see for yourself. Enjoy!

1. Epiphany – Chrisette Michele
2. Sugar Hill – The Tony Rich Project
3. Loverman – Robin Thicke
4. You Let Me Down – Syleena Johnson
5. Mr. Mister (Future Screw Remix) – J*Davey
6. SoBeautiful – Musiq Soulchild
7. Matter of Pride – Maiysha
8. I Don’t Wanna – Carol Riddick
9. Heaven – Liquid Spirits
10. Running On Empty – Lizz Fields
11. Be Allright (Remix) – The Foreign Exchange
12. B-Side Love Affair – Sy Smith
13. You Make Life So Good – Rahsaan Patterson
14. I Come Alive (Rimshots and Basses) – Incognito

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I’m battling a cold that is intent on kicking my tail but I did manage to get this week’s podcast put together for your listening pleasure. This week we have some recent favorites of mine. Enjoy while I go drag myself back to bed.

1. Where Do We Go From Here – Alicia Keys
2. He Can Only Hold Her – Amy Winehouse
3. Take Off the Blues – The Foreign Exchange ft Darien Brockington
4. Brandi – Dwele ft Slum Village
5. Cheat On You – Peter Hadar
6. Cold Shoulder – Adele
7. Rain On My Parade – Eric Roberson
8. I’m Waiting – Lizz Fields
9. Something – Mint Condition ft Phonte
10. Be OK – Chrisette Michele
11. Be Your Girl – Teedra Moses
12. I Idolize You – Lizz Wright
13. It’s Over – Darien Brockington
14. 100 Days, 100 Nights – Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings
15. Girl They Won’t Believe It – Joss Stone
16. Laughin & Cryin – Dionne Farris

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