Here’s part four of our Cupid’s Hunt lovefest and yes it comes to an end. When you have that special someone in your life you just know it down to your soul and it is a blessing to experience such a genuine love. This one goes out to my special someone who I love with all of my heart and then some – but he already knows that. Happy Valentine’s Day and make sure you share the love with those closest to your hearts.

If you want to check out all of the participants in this year’s Cupid’s Hunt head over to TGrundy’s spot. There are plenty of podcasts to keep the lovefest going.

1. Lost Without U – Robin Thicke
2. From My Heart To Yours – Laura Izibor
3. What It Takes – N’Dambi
4. The One For Me – Rahsaan Patterson
5. The Point of It All – Anthony Hamilton
6. She Loves Me – Chico DeBarge
7. The Lady In My Life – Michael Jackson
8. Mo Better – Raheem DeVaughn
9. Two Occassions – The Deele
10. Break It Down – Eric Roberson
11. Nothing Even Matters – Lauryn Hill ft D’Angelo
12. I Was Made To Love Her – Stevie Wonder
13. I Love You – Faith Evans
14. Sparkle – Cameo

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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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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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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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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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