Cupid’s Hunt – Emotional Rollercoaster – Pt 2

Part 2 of our Cupid’s Hunt lovefest reminds us that love can be an emotional rollercoaster full of ups and downs, disappointments and heartbreak.

  1. Emotional Rollercoaster – Vivian Green
  2. Wake Up Alone – Amy Winehouse
  3. I’m Done – Tweet
  4. Leaving You – Lina
  5. Leave Me Alone – Syleena Johnson
  6. A House Is Not A Home – Luther Vandross
  7. Insomnia – Jill Scott
  8. I Need Love – Ledisi
  9. Nothing Left To Say – Mint Condition
  10. I Don’t Wanna – Aaliyah
  11. Can’t Hardly Wait – N’Dambi
  12. Breakdown – Mariah Carey
  13. You Don’t Know – Maiysha ft Martin Luther

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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 7 – Never Too Much

This week we have some old school goodness from the late Luther Vandross, New Edition, and Atlantic Starr. Also we have some not so old music from Ledisi, Rahsaan Patterson, Sharon Jones and J*Davey. Jazmine Sullivan’s debut cd Fearless is available today so make sure you check it out. Until next time…

The Playlist:

  1. Joy – Ledisi – Amazon | iTunes
  2. Never Too Much – Luther Vandross – Amazon | iTunes
  3. When The Other Foot Drops, Uncle – Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings – Amazon | iTunes
  4. Need U Bad – Jazmine Sullivan – Amazon | iTunes
  5. Soundboy Rock – Groove Armada – Amazon | iTunes
  6. Cocaine – Robin Thicke – Amazon | iTunes
  7. Slooow – J*Davey – Amazon | iTunes
  8. Water – Rahsaan Patterson – Amazon | iTunes
  9. For Real – Amel Larrieux – Amazon | iTunes
  10. All That I Can Say – Mary J. Blige – Amazon | iTunes
  11. I’m Not Afraid – Jill Scott – Amazon | iTunes
  12. Motel – Tweet – Amazon | iTunes
  13. Can You Stand the Rain – New Edition – Amazon | iTunes
  14. Secret Lovers – Atlantic Starr – Amazon | iTunes
  15. Searching – Erykah Badu – Amazon | iTunes

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Energy

The Playlist:

  1. American Boy – Estelle featuring Kanye West
  2. What’s Ur Name – Janet Jackson
  3. ‘Til The Morning – Mary J. Blige
  4. Bombay – Timbaland
  5. Electric Relaxation – ATCQ
  6. If Your Girl Only Knew – Aaliyah
  7. The Pleasure Principle – Janet Jackson
  8. Energy – Raheem DeVaugh featuring Big Boi
  9. Baby Be Mine – Michael Jackson
  10. She’s A Super Lady – Luther Vandross
  11. Behind the Groove – Teena Marie
  12. Pull It Out Main – Idle Warship
  13. B.O.B. – Outkast
  14. Luchini – Camp Lo
  15. Frontin’ – Pharell featuring Jay-Z
  16. Skew It On The Bar-B – Outkast
  17. Royal Flush – Big Boi, Raekwon & Andre 3000

Wanna Be Loved

The Playlist:

  1. Wanna Be Loved – Jill Scott
  2. Hurt So Bad – Alicia Keys
  3. Wish I Didn’t Miss You – Angie Stone
  4. In The Morning – Ledisi
  5. Anyone Who Had A Heart – Luther Vandross
  6. Love Me – Tracie Spencer
  7. When It Hurts So Bad – Lauryn Hill
  8. Sweet Thing – Rufus ft Chaka Khan
  9. Where Do We Go From Here? – Tweet
  10. Lately – Stevie Wonder
  11. Breathless – Corinne Bailey Rae
  12. Goodbye – Hil St. Soul
  13. Emotional Rollercoaster – Vivian Green
  14. Whenever You’re Around – Jill Scott
  15. Hurt Again – Mary J. Blige