Jaguar Wright: Self Love #tbt

This song has never stopped giving me chills.   The visceral response I receive from the lyrics alone demand I try to meet the expectations they suggest.  Does that sound crazy? Maybe....but if you can't talk to your music what do you really expect the songs to say to you?

"Caught up in a web of deception
From this $h!t I done learned new lesson
So what cha do, you keep on playing, you play on, playa..."

I need this song...and I think "need" is more important than "love".   We're all big boys and girls so I think it's alright if we agree to disagree.  But I've needed it back then when it was released and I think I need it now.  Maybe you do.  Maybe you don't.  Share it to the person you love cause they may need it too. 

"You work and work with no pay
You punch a clock but never end your day
You take vacation but your not playing
What we say by this time, here my friends, drink three
You cry, cry, revolution, but what you want is a solution
But you're more content with being a pollution
Jump in the motion, and ask the notion..."

Stay blessed.

From Jaguar Wright's LP Denials Delusions and Decisions

Stalley: System on loud

Consistency...that's all I can hope for from an artist.  But hey, that's just me.  Some people just want that hit song and forget about the artist until the next time the radio or DJ play the song.   Not me.   That's why I rock with Stalley.

"Boom boom, bang bang, system on loud
Got that boom boom, bang bang, system on loud"

Every mixtape, every album...I know I can expect some heat.  Beats with some soul, lyrics from his point of view.  P.O.V...not THAT'S refreshing.  His album OHIO makes you feel like you can close your eyes and get a sense of what it's like living there. I respect that.

I just needed to drown out the world for a bit...every feel that way?  Didn't take long for me to find what I needed.  If you do play it, just keep it on high volume.

"I don't wanna be judged, I just wanna live
This for the genius loners and all my stoner kids"

Provided to YouTube by Warner Music Group System On Loud · Stalley Ohio ℗ 2014 Maybach Music Group, LLC/Atlantic for the United States and Maybach Music Group, LLC/WEA International Inc. for the rest of the world.

Elle Varner: F_ck it all

Does anyone know why Elle Varner isn't on my radio station every hour on the hour?

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No? Anyone? Bueller?...SMDH.  Talent wise, Elle is a top 5 artist right now and we gotta go through back channels and YouTube searches to find her.  It's CRIMINAL!!!  Okay...enough venting.

"Cause I could be whole lot of things
Go ahead and clip my wings
Could be a piss drunk b*+ch of a whore
Running round hoping maybe you would save me
Throw you a few good bows
Act like a broken doll
Just say f_ck it all" -Elle Varner

Mood-wise, I'm just losing patience on things as of late.  So...When I don't care, or lose my need to give a damn lol...I reach for this song.  Maybe you will too.  Oh...and if you're looking for more Elle Varner, just search online and you'll find tons.  She's still amazing and should be on your radio station.  Thank god for IPODS.  F_ck it all.

BTW: Second album coming soon...fingers crossed.

Download "F**k It All" on iTunes http://smarturl.it/EVFIAiT?IQid=yt Stream "F**k It All" on Spotify http://smarturl.it/EVFIASp?IQid=yt Follow Elle Varner! http://www.facebook.com/ellevarnermusic http://www.twitter.com/ellevarner http://www.instagram.com/ellevarner http://www.ellevarner.com Music video by Elle Varner performing F**k It All. (C) 2014 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

Nina Simone: Don't let me be misunderstood

I love this song for so many reasons. Primarily because Nina Simone is arguably one of the mothers' of soul and my Mom Loves Nina Simone. 

"If I seem edgy
I want you to know
I never mean to take it out on you
Life has its problems
And I get more than my share
But that's one thing I never mean to do

Cause I love you
Oh baby
I'm just human
Don't you know I have faults like anyone?"

Growing up made me realize how amazing my mother is.  Calm under pressure, resiliency, and determination with conviction among other things...I all got those skills from her.  I could amount to a third of who she is I'd consider myself a success. I remember hearing Nina through different times of my life.  So it seems fitting to share one.  Happy mothers day.

Nina Simone ~ Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (with Lyrics)

DEPECHE MODE: People are People

"So we're different colors
And we're different creeds
And different people have different needs
It's obvious you hate me
Though I've done nothing wrong
I've never even met you so what could I have done"

The best music stands the test of time.  BUT, great music is made in times of great pressure.  Who's willing to step out and speak their mind?  Depeche Mode has NEVER had that problem.  Their sound and lyrics often finds a piece of your souls and touches your core because...they're expressing exactly how you feel.

Another great choice by Nerissa.. thanks for sharing your mood.  I needed this song today after work!

© 2006 WMG People Are People (Remastered Video)

The Underachievers: Star Signs / GENERATION Z

I'm not even gonna hold you, I like to like music. But if you know me, you know it's hard for me to become a fan.  That...you have to earn.  One album in (that I've heard) and I've been genuinely interested in The Underachievers. 

"Raised up deep in the beast
Had a first hand see to the war in the streets
Rely on gripping the heat
And they multiply by getting them kids
That's why I'm speaking for peace
Cause niggas be dying over the beef
But please don't fuck with the gods
You gon' be surprised by what you gon' get"

Today I felt likea bit...unnerved.  Like I'm being underestimated or taken for granted.  That only makes me become greater so I welcome that.  I say all that cause I came in ready to post "Generation Z" but came across a video compilation with "Star signs" so I figured...what the hell, I like em both!  Check these brother out ya'll...you won't be disappointed.

Official music video for "Star Signs" (Prod. by Nick León) & "Generation Z" (Prod. by Nick León & POSHtronaut). Directed by @YASHXANA Edited by Cullen Golden & Ben Guzman Cinematography by Michael Townley Production Assistant: Doug Keenan 'Evermore - The Art Of Duality' out now!

Nas: You know my style #TBT

This double album got so much rotation on my day to day playlist.  Love this album!...okay okay, lemme settle down. Street's Disciple is one of those under rated Nas albums that I argue often was one of his best.  The whole mood on the album gave off a feel of royalty...this track was no different.

"Don't talk, just hold your breath
Been here a while, s'only one nigga left
And all'a y'all know my style
I spend dough but I still let it pile" -Nas

I listen to this song and feel like I can handle whatever comes my way.  I hope that makes you feel that way today...Enjoy Ya'll