Happy Feelings

Today has been a really good day. It's only fitting that I blog about this song right here.



On the real tip, I think Ledisi did a GREAT job covering this track. Now, of course, this was on a cd full of covers, simply because it was a cd dedicated to Maze and Frankie Beverly, but I think that this was one of the more better covers of them all.

Makes me wanna pop open the sunroof, throw this on repeat and just riiiiiiiiiiide on out! What ya think peeps?

I Am Dust

it's just another day
another episode
of hiding under the world
it's just another ray
of merciful hope

Have you ever felt like it's just another day...same wake up, do your normal mundane routine, and go to bed? Is it because your live is just that boring....or is it because of something else? Well according to Van Hunt...it's because he's goin crazy. It's something that he's become acclimated to.




Van Hunt is one of those people who is really a sleeper musician. He's got the style like Lenny Kravitz, but he makes it his own with his music. While many people know about Lenny, he's one of those people whose songs are sittin right under your nose, and you don't hear what he's talking about. He's definitely talkin about some real life stuff in his music.

I'm already insane
I'm already in pain
I'm already insane
I am dust blown away over the edge

Here is another one of life's little wonders:



We always see the big things that happen to us, but do we take the time to look around and look at the little things around us that bring us joy? I know me being a simple man, I do...but that's because it's so easy to make me happy. Shoot, just being able to laugh at the little things is what keeps me sane and not ready to slit someone else's wrists (well I do wanna do that sometimes...but don't judge me lol). I think he describes what I'm talkin about best here:

I hold on to the feeling
I don't know when I will feel it again
I've become amused by the little things
Seconds of pleasure

And finally...you can't mention Van Hunt without this song here. I think this is what made me start listening to his music on a constant basis:



This song is real deep...he's sayin that it's the pain he goes through makes it all worth it to be with her. You can't be in a real relationship unless you are goin through the lows as well as the highs with that person. I agree with him, because if the relationship is perfect, then 9 times outta 10, your relationship is boring. If it's boring, then it's gone have you lookin elsewhere for excitement. He's ready to go to Hell to love her while in Heaven. That's real right there...real deep. I think we all could get into that type of love. I know I could.

Don't Go

I'm so glad to see you
Now I have the chance to say
Our love's been growing freely
What must I do to make you stay



This is one of my favorite En Vogue songs...back when fellas used to battle over whether Terry or Dawn was the baddest one. Back when we used to listen to how sweet their sounds were, even though they had very little rhythm. lol.

Also, here is another favorite by them...I know all the ladies who read my blog can attest that they were singin this song when it came out:



I know I wanted to be one of those dudes in the video...especially on the front row. lol. Enjoy!

Rainy Days

Nah this ain't about that Ja Rule song featuring MJB...lol. It's a dedication to the weather outside, and if you know me, then you'll know that rain puts me in a relaxed state of mind. One where you wanna throw on some chill type music, kick back, and just enjoy....whether it be with your boo, or even by yourself.



This song is a perfect example of what's on my "Rainy Days" playlist. Soft soulful music like this, to help clear the mind of the day's ills. I've always loved this song even though this was nearing the end of what we knew as SWV, but they def went out with a bang.

Here is another one on my playlist:



This is a throwback/shoutout to 1994 when soundtracks were all the rage. This one is coming from the Sugar Hill Soundtrack featuring Kevon Edmonds (baby brother of great producing legend Babyface). Back in the time when harmonizing was what you wanted in life. Still love this song to this day. I'm sure all my REAL musicheads remember this one.

And you can't have a rainy day mix without the all-time favorite song about "rain":



New Edition's Heartbreak. Every black teen had a copy of this album (or at least should have..lol). Hearing these 5 dudes croon about how they had a love, and lost it, and having to stand the rain....granted, we were too young to know what they were talking about, but we loved the song nonetheless. Either way, we sang like we knew exactly what they meant. (At least I did).

And for good measure...here is a bonus track:



No explanation needed....at least I hope not. lol

A Dream...a simple FANTASY

I'on know why...but I been on this song real tough lately. Honestly, this is a song that old as all getout, but it still bangs on the old skool tip.



The song is hawt. Period. Even though it's almost 20 years old. But then again, DeBarge music is just timeless (except that Chico ninja...can't STAND his music. Nothing like the rest of his family.)

Mary did a bangin job on her remake of it too....peep it out.



As a matter of fact, who do you think did better on it? Speak ya mind!

This is Siete's Testimony

OK, this isn't really what the song says, but darnit, we all got a story right? I know we've all been through things where we just needed some uplifting. Here is Mary's:



Now anyone who is remotely a music person (or even removed their heads from up under the rocks) will know that Mary has been through A LOT in her days. From being strung out on crack, to being used and abused by K-Ci. So if anyone has a story to tell, it would definitely be Mary. Even though I say that I loved Mary the most during those days, there's a lot to be said about a woman who could endure what she did and still continue to live and sing about her past.

Lately, I've had some things goin on my life, where I can say that I've felt like I know where Mary's been...not necessarily the exact same situation (or really nothing like what she's been through), but my own personal drama. Sometimes, you just gotta look towards other people's storyline to put your own into perspective. And then there's also listening to the words that Mary speaks through this song:

Through my trials and tribulations
I still believe
That god had a greater plan for me
Exceeded all my expectations
But when he gave me what I need
And now I'm set free

Listening to this song definitely makes me feel better about what I'm going through...and I hope that she can do the same for you. Although this was from a pretty weak CD "No More Drama", this was one of the few standout songs. Actually it was because of this song and He Think I Don't Know that I even own this cd in the first place. lol.

I think that the hook drives the point home in this song.

This is my story
This is my song
(This is my song)
This is the day I celebrate
My trouble's are gone

If you can live your life following those words, then you won't have much to worry about.