Sometimes I run across songs that I think that everyone should be listening to – or at least have heard once. So from now on, I’ll be making weekly playlists of music that inspires, challenges or simply moves my ass in my seat.
- Erykah Badu, Out of My Mind, Just in Time –
classic lyrics ‘I’m a recovering undercover overlover… I’d pop for you, lock for you, break for you…’ with her effortless almost drunken delivery, just perfect.’
- J. Cole, Blow Up-
when i need an anthem to get my ass moving on the treadmill or just a pick me up in the middle of the day, i play this song… this song cuts thru any bullshit – inside and outside.
- James Blake, Limit To Your Love -
blue eyed d’angelo. throw eggs if you want, but this dude knows how to live in space in between beats and uses ill electronic voicing to add to his already soulful croon. I could listen to this song on repeat. i have actually.
- Jessie J, Abracadabra –
Such a feel good song from such a refreshing singer. Reminds me of Mary J Blige, something that coulda been on the breakthrough. Just makes me dance and smile
- The XX, Hot Like Fire -
the most unexpected remake of aaliyah’s ‘hot like fire’ but i’m into that ambient minimalist shit, perfect for wearing headphones on a drive to/from venues/airports/hotel… the moving landscape and the pulsing guitar is perfect
-Teedra Moses, Complex Simplicity –
I’ll never get tired of Teedra’s voice. I just love her pocket in the first verse and then the chorus… another feel good joint. Always reminds to be present and just enjoy my life
- Brandy, 1st & Love –
I love everything about this song from the beat to the harmonies… and of course, B-Rocka.
- francis and the lights, it’ll be better –
I love the production, folky and percussive, live and lighthearted to underscore Francis’ voice. Kind of a young paul newman/phil collins.
-Joni Mitchell, River –
this week i was really needing some Joni Mitchell. this song is always so weird cus it starts out like a christmas carol… the thing about joni is how pedestrian her lyrics seem until you really pick up on the imagery. I just love ‘I wish I had a river I could skate away on…’ amazing
- J*Davey, Raincheck -
classic J*davey… vibey and sultry with dope electronic soul production. just makes me bob my head so hard.
