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Cupid’s Hunt – Valentine – Pt 1

Sels — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 23:41:04 +0000

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!

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

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Episode 10 – Reunion

Sels — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:00:54 +0000

And we’re back… after an extended hiatus due to unforeseen circumstance and then some. Life has a way of getting in the way every now and then but that’s a story for another day.

Now it’s time to get back to our regularly scheduled podcasts and I have this week’s mix for you to enjoy. Got a request? Send them to sels [at] essencegrooves.com

Reunion – Maxwell
Bruised But Not Broken – Joss Stone
Lady – D’Angelo
I Get Lonely – Janet Jackson
Where You Wanna Be – Brandy
Protect My Heart – Kelis
I Need Your Lovin’ – Teena Marie
I Still Love You – 702
I Used To Love Him – Lauryn Hill
Get To Know You Better – Mary J. Blige
Heaven – Tweet
I Need Love – Robin Thicke
Truth Is – Fantasia
Future Baby Mama – Prince

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Episode 8 – Still Standing

Sels — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:45:24 +0000

Well after an unexpected hiatus due to technical difficulties we’re back. A lot of new things are coming soon so keep an eye out. This week we’re starting out with Monica’s Still Standing, a song that has been on point for me lately. Be on the look out for a review of Jazmine Sullivan’s debut Fearless soon, along with reviews for Ayah and Jimmie Reign, who are a couple new artists to look out for. Both of these talented ladies have mixtapes available. And if you haven’t checked out Anthony David yet you need to. Spittin’ Game is just one of my favorites on his cd Acey Duecy. This year has been good for R&B/Soul music and I’ll break down more highlights of my favorites as we get closer to the end of 2008.

Still Standing – Monica ft Ludacris – MySpace
Bust Your Windows – Jazmine Sullivan – Amazon | iTunes
Shoo Fly – Syleena Johnson – MySpace
Mary’s Joint – Mary J. Blige – Amazon | iTunes
Fallen – Ayah – MySpace | Site
It Must Be Magic – Teena Marie – Amazon | iTunes
Spittin Game – Anthony David – Amazon | iTunes
Dream – Alice Smith – Amazon | iTunes
Be The One – Jimmie Reign – MySpace
I Need You – Alicia Keys – Amazon | iTunes
I Like It – Debarge – Amazon | iTunes
Burnin – Rahsaan Patterson – Amazon | iTunes
Do I Do – Stevie Wonder – Amazon | iTunes
Come Over Remix – Estelle ft Sean Paul – Amazon | iTunes

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Episode 7 – Never Too Much

Sels — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:12:14 +0000

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:

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

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Episode 4 – What’s Going On

Sels — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 20:40:38 +0000

Marvin Gaye’s classic album What’s Going On released in May 1971 focused on the social and political ills of that time. Thirty seven years later the album is still relevant today as the same issues that Marvin Gaye sung about then are still affecting us now.

We have to look around us and contemplate what really is going on around us. Yes, we are making progress. Last week marked the 45th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr’s “I Have A Dream” speech. Barack Obama is the Democratic nominee and can potentially be the first black President of the US.

Yet the country as a whole is hurting. We are in the middle of an economic crisis and gas is teetering around $4 a gallon. Families don’t have health care, houses are being foreclosed on daily. And then there is the war in Iraq.

How much progress have we really made? Is the one step forward, two steps back scenario playing on repeat? Are we going to keep moving forward or end up with more of the same? The choice is in our hands, just something to think about. Be blessed.

The Playlist:

Sumthin’s Gotta Give – Big Boi ft Mary J. Blige – Amazon | iTunes
Down ‘N Out – Nappy Roots ft Anthony Hamilton – Amazon | iTunes
Dreams – Little Brother – Amazon | iTunes
Testify (Remix) – Common ft Darien Brockington – Amazon | iTunes
I’ve Read About – D’Nell – Amazon | iTunes
Upside Down – Ledisi – Amazon | iTunes
Doo Wop (That Thing) – Lauryn Hill – Amazon | iTunes
What’s Going On – Marvin Gaye – Amazon | iTunes
I Believe – Q-Tip ft D’Angelo – MySpace
Black President – Nas ft Johnny Polygon – Amazon | iTunes
Little Weapon – Lupe Fiasco ft Bishop G & Nikki Jean – Amazon | iTunes
Twinkle – Erykah Badu – Amazon | iTunes
My Petition – Jill Scott – Amazon | iTunes
Krooked Kop – Anthony David – Amazon | iTunes
Mr. President – Janelle Monae – Amazon | iTunes

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Try Again

Sels — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:09:58 +0000

The Playlist:

Let’s Chill – Guy
Pretty Brown Eyes – Mint Condition
Mary Jane – Mary J. Blige
Kissin You (Oh Honey Remix) – Total
It’s The Falling In Love – Michael Jackson
Superwoman (Where Were You…) – 4hero featuring Terry Devos
Diary – Alicia Keys
Complicated – Robin Thicke
I Don’t Wanna – Aaliyah
Think of You – Ledisi
Ex-Factor – Lauryn Hill
They Don’t Know – Jon B
Fourth of July – Mariah Carey
Believer – Esthero featuring Brandy
Complexity – The Roots featuring Jill Scott
Never Knew Love Like This – Alexander O’Neal and Cherelle
Try Again – Raheem DeVaughn
And I Love You – Toni Braxton
I Want You – Common
Love Hangover – Erykah Badu

Energy

Sels — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:48:07 +0000

The Playlist:

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

Cupid’s Hunt – Love Is You

Sels — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:37:11 +0000

The Playlist:

Love Is You – Chrisette Michelle
Love – Musiq Soulchild
In Love With You – Erykah Badu w/Stephen Marley
Higher – D’Angelo
He Loves Me – Jill Scott
The Lady In My Life – Michael Jackson
Love Saw It – Babyface and Karyn White
Love No Limit – Mary J Blige
So Good – Davina
Sweetest Thing – Lauryn Hill
Sugar Honey Iced Tea – Kelis
When I See U – Fantasia
Four Letter Word – Raheem DeVaughn
Cherish The Day – Sade
And I Love You – Toni Braxton
Love U 4 Life – Jodeci

Stronger

Sels — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:31:39 +0000

The Playlist:

Dirt Off Your Shoulder Snippet – Jay-Z
Just Fine – Mary J. Blige
The Real Thing – Jill Scott
Woman – Raheem DeVaughn
Walk In My Shoes – Emily King featuring Lupe Fiasco
Stressed Out – A Tribe Called Quest featuring Faith Evans
Champion – Kanye West
Work That – Mary J. Blige
No More Tears – Teedra Moses
Golden – Jill Scott
Today – Ledisi
The Voice – Syleena Johnson
Cloud 9 – Rahsaan Patterson
Complex Simplicity – Teedra Moses
Hate On Me – Jill Scott
Stronger – Kanye West

Wanna Be Loved

Sels — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:26:10 +0000

The Playlist:

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