Cupid’s Hunt – Valentine – Pt 1

Look who’s back with a shiny new podcast for you to enjoy! I was informed by a few birdies that I needed to get off my arse and get moving with some new mixes. Ok I was told in a nicer way but I got the hint.

Valentine’s Day is tomorrow and I am bringing the love for Cupid’s Hunt 2010 with not one but four new podcasts (have to make for lost time somehow). So enjoy this first installment called ‘Valentine’ – filled with all of that new lovey goodness. And be on the lookout for parts 2-4 coming throughout this lovefest weekend. Enjoy!

  1. Valentine – Ryan Leslie
  2. Borrow You – Eric Roberson
  3. Ms. Wonderful – Chico DeBarge
  4. Caught Up – Teedra Moses
  5. Trouble Sleeping – Corinne Bailey Rae
  6. I’m In Love – Mary J. Blige
  7. Need Love – Peter Hadar
  8. Lovergirl – Teena Marie
  9. Ain’t Nobody – Faith Evans
  10. Love Endeavor – Alice Smith
  11. Don’t You Know That? – Luther Vandross
  12. Me And Those Dreaming Eyes of Mine – D’Angelo
  13. I Think I Love U – Dwele

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Episode 22 – Life Is Better

It’s my birthday but you get the treat. As crazy and hectic as my life has been so far this year, I’ve learned to appreciate free time when I get it and wanted to put it to good use. Life really is better so I have no complaints. I’m blessed to be here and to be able to share my love of music with you. Enjoy this podcast while I go enjoy my day and celebrate making it through another year.

Thanks for listening.

  1. Cleva – Erykah Badu
  2. Rock The Dancehall – J*Davey
  3. Cold – Maxwell
  4. Math – Chico DeBarge feat. Talib Kweli
  5. Flirtatious – Carol Riddick
  6. Delectable – Lizz Fields
  7. Life Is Better – Q-Tip feat Norah Jones
  8. This Moment – V
  9. Perfect World – Laura Izibor
  10. Be Your Man – Jaspects
  11. Lose Your Way – Nicolay feat. Carlitta Durand
  12. Trippin’ – Ledisi
  13. Give It To Me Right (Remix) – Melanie Fiona feat. Busta Rhymes and Raekwon
  14. Vain – Dwele
  15. So Much Left To Say – Nicholas Howard

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Episode 16 – Get to Know You

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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Episode 11 – 100 Days, 100 Nights

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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Episode 9 – Find A Way

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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