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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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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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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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

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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

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