Eric Bellinger: You can have the H**s

“You so stupid, you can have the hoes”

My brother put me on to Eric Bellinger.  Shout out to CJ but as of late, it’s been me putting him on to fiyah.  I’m glad he did though. If Eric Bellinger needed a campaign manager to run for politics I’d get in line.  Why?  Because he gets it.  There is nothing corny about relationships, love, or feeling ONE WOMAN.  It’s like Marvel comics destroying Peter Parker and Mary Jane’s relationship for years only to realize people like GROWTH.  Sorry for the minute of getting into nerd mode but this smoke and mirrors era of staying a bachelor is for the birds.   Now, I love a lot of music out right now so it’s not hate.  I’m just asking for variety. 

Okay back to Eric Bellinger.  Dope beats, amazing song writer (he wrote Fine China.  Go back and listen to Fine China.  Like…LISTEN.  Nuff said) If you’re in a relationship, his songs reinforce your feelings (not that you need it).  If you’re not…he makes you want one.  Take it from me.  What he’s saying is true #lovemademedoit.

“When we at the crib she put on a show

So home is where I wanna be, yeah

It's like you a custom your body was tailored for me

Tell me how I'm gon' say I'm the king if I ain't got no queen

Gotta fall in love”

*Shout out to DJ Mustard on this beat -Salute

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San Cisco: Awkward

Da da da da da da da da da...

This song is a few years old but relevant.  Timeless.  On point.  The song is only matched by the video.  It’s funny and we all know someone who does this or had this done to them.  San Cisco is a really good band and I hope ya’ll check them out.  But first….awkward

“I left a message last night

You haven't called back I've been calling you for days

I have my keys at the gate

My mind is made up to make a quick escape”

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Erykah Badu: Tyrone

Every so often a track comes along that’s so good it transcends the song.  Don't believe me?  Tyrone is that song.  Now, I never dated a female version of “Tyrone”.  Truthfully, I feel kinda bad cause Tyrone isn’t the bad guy! He’s actually the good friend that is picking up the deadbeat! But I digress…Erykah made a song perfect for when you need to "purge".

I ain't no cheap thrill
Cause Miss Badu is always comin' for real
And you know the deal
Every-time we go somewhere
I gotta reach down in my purse
To pay your way and your homeboys way
And sometimes your cousin's way
They don't never have to pay
Don't have no cars
Hang around in bars

I know what you’re thinking… the lyrics are cool but I don’t see what you’re saying.  That’s the thing…it’s the FEEL.  The sound, the pace and the WAY Erykah Badu sings the song…the hook in particular makes you just want to put the song on repeat when you need some house cleaning in your life (metaphorically speaking).  A friend, your job, family or a significant other in this case…the energy remains the same.  Purge.  Getting whatever it is out of your system to move on.  Happy belated Ms. Badu.  One of the first songs I heard live before the recorded version and still prefer it as the original article.  Enjoy ya’ll…and if you are gonna purge…

“You need to call Tyrone
(Call Him)

But ya can’t use my phone”

*Special shout out to Nerissa for sharing her mood! I'm with you sister!

King Los: Confidence

“I see the eyes of the peephole

Cries from a deep soul

Overcome the lies of the evil

I realize that your real eyes done came in contact with real lies

Like contacts over real eyes is a real lie

Realize where the real lie”

…King Los.  Every song I hear from this brother brings me as much pain as joy.  Joy because he’s one of the best rappers alive.  Pain because being the best is no...longer...good enough?  Hashtag oxymoron

He’s versatile, so don’t go listening to his music expecting to hear one thing.  However, his last album “God, Money, War” was…IS…a five mic album to me. 

I’ve been listening to this song a lot lately.  Every now and then you need a reminder to believe in yourself.  As I gear up for an important juncture in my life…this song has been a blessing if you need something to help you get over.  I hope it has the same impact for you as it does for me.  

“We don't need too much of one thing what we need is balance

And we don't want nothing they handing out, we need a challenge”

Buy King Los's New Album "God,Money,War" ‪#‎GodMoneyWar‬ Now On Itunes: http://smarturl.it/GodMoneyWar King Los - Confidence (feat. Chrishan The Prince)

The Roots: The next movement #TBT

17 years ago I picked up an album that changed my life.  The second song almost made me never pick up a microphone.  I'm serious.  I was always interested in rhyming but kept it as just free-styling in the beginning because... with an MC like Black Thought... What more can I say?  I can ramble on about what The Roots Crew means to me.  As for Black Thought or "Mr. Thought" if you recognize the precision of his rhymes, he is in my top five.

"The Dalai Lama of the mic, the prime minister Thought
This directed to whoever in listening range
Yo the whole state of things in the world bout to change
Black rain fallin from the sky look strange
The ghetto is red hot, we steppin on flames"

I know I already had a #TBT for the day but it wouldn't feel right if I didn't play this album all week and post it today.   There's a level of excellence I put into EVERYTHING I do that's inspired by this album and this song specifically. 

"I'm like a faucet, monopoly's the object
There ain't no way to cut this tap, you got ta get wet
Your head is throbbin and I ain't said shit yet"

You know how some people say the often used phrase "Where do I begin"?  For me, when it comes to The Roots, it's "When should I finish"?  But I won't hold you.  I hope you love this song as much as I do.  17 years...The Roots is still head and shoulders above the rest.

"You theatrical as a Broadway play, this ain't Rent
One hundred percent, straight out the Basement"

WHAM!: Everything she wants #TBT

George Michael is that dude and if you don't know...now you know.  Now, I'm not an 80's enthusiast so my apologies to all the fanatics of that decade. But in an era where it's less bass and more treble...writing had to be ON.POINT.  George Michael's pen was and is sniper material.

"And now we're six months older
And everything you want
And everything you see
Is out of reach, not good enough
I don't know what the hell you want from me"

The song has a way of making you just say in the back of mind "Word sun" lol.  Even if it's not where you are right now, the song has a way of sending you on a journey with enough detail that you can still empathize.

"My situation never changes
Walking in and out of that door
Like a stranger for the wages
I give you all
You say you want more"

AND he produced it! Okay, I'm done...I'm just saying *Drops mic

BTW - I do like a lot of 80's music.  Just not all.  My badd.

DJ G$MONEY FEAT. PRINCE CARTER: She Loves it

Every now and then you got to give it up for yourself.   Now, I'm all for walking humbly but some days you need to walk like you're the man (or woman).   This is one of those days and this is one of those songs that take you there.   If you know me then you've heard me talk about "energy" and "feel" at least every other day.  Well, the energy of this song feels right.  The song is to the point with just the right mix of melody and flow with a hook that automatically makes you want to follow along on first listen.

Special shout to DJ G$MONEY for putting out this song with Prince Carter.   This track has definitely got me interested in hearing more from the brother.

Follow G$MONEY on Instagram @djgmoney156.  Thanks for spinning some mood music -Salute

BRAND NEW SINGLE FOR THE LADIES! #SHELOVESIT SHOUTS TO PRINCE CARTER GOT ALOT MORE HEAT FOR YALL COMING IN 2016 TRUST ME!