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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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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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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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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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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