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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Welcome back! This time around we have The Tony Rich Project, Laura Izibor, Chico DeBarge, Rahsaan Patterson, Vivian Green and more. Enjoy.

1. Part The Waves – The Tony Rich Project
2. Grace – Me’Shell Ndegeocello
3. Feels Good – Rahsaan Patterson
4. Different Times – Raphael Saadiq
5. Mr. Right – Chrisette Michele
6. Run To Me – Lina
7. Giving Something Up – Amel Larrieux
8. Yes (I’ll Be Your Baby) – Laura Izibor
9. Mad – Vivian Green
10. Walk Away – Sarah White
11. Oh No – Chico DeBarge
12. Ocean Wet – Peter Hadar
13. I Only Have Eyes 4 U – Chester Gregory
14. Let Go – Lalah Hathaway
15. River Rise – India.Arie

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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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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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Another crazy week is almost at an end. We have some good music this to ride out the rest of the week with. Chrisette Michele’s Epiphany was released on Tuesday and is still available on Amazon to download for $2.99 – so there is no excuse whatsoever not to check it out.  I haven’t had a chance to take a good listen yet but what I’ve heard so far is nice. Not only do we have Ms. EpiphanyGirl today, we have my favorite cuts from The Tony Rich Project’s, Robin Thicke’s and Musiq’s latest releases. We also have some J*Davey, Liquid Spirits, Incognito, Carol Riddick and Lizz Fields, go ahead and see for yourself. Enjoy!

1. Epiphany – Chrisette Michele
2. Sugar Hill – The Tony Rich Project
3. Loverman – Robin Thicke
4. You Let Me Down – Syleena Johnson
5. Mr. Mister (Future Screw Remix) – J*Davey
6. SoBeautiful – Musiq Soulchild
7. Matter of Pride – Maiysha
8. I Don’t Wanna – Carol Riddick
9. Heaven – Liquid Spirits
10. Running On Empty – Lizz Fields
11. Be Allright (Remix) – The Foreign Exchange
12. B-Side Love Affair – Sy Smith
13. You Make Life So Good – Rahsaan Patterson
14. I Come Alive (Rimshots and Basses) – Incognito

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