Missy Elliot featuring Ciara and Fat Man Scoop: Music Makes You Lose Control . . . it is the truth I tell you.
A few weeks ago my fiancé and I were chilling and talking about R&B from when we were growing up . . . Dru Hill, En Vogue, SWV (Sisters With Voices), Blackstreet and Guy. I miss the days of when music was good enough that I could actually sing along with it. Don’t get me wrong, I do listen to the artists of today. I have a lot of respect for the people that are putting themselves out there and are trying.
Mary J. Blige gave me My Life, Jill Scott gave me Words & Sounds: Vol. 1, Maxwell took me to the Urban Hang Suite, D’Angelo put that spell on me with Voodoo, Alicia Keys let me read her diary with Diary of Alicia Keys, Anthony Hamilton told me where he comes from, Comin’ From Where I’m From, Boyz II Men took me to school with Cooleyhighharmony, Erykah Badu showed me what it was to practice Baduism. Jodeci told me I was Forever My Lady, Marques Houston proved to me that he is truly a Veteran, Playa gave me a toast with Cheers 2 U, of course, Quincy Jones proved he never left the hood with Back On The Block, New Edition came back with Home Again, Mint Condition is just that – Meant To Be Mint
I could go on and on because I am in love with music. The artists that have recently caught my attention are: Keyshia Cole, Chrisette Michelle, Raheem DeVaughn, Estelle, Robin Thicke, Justin Timberlake and J. Holiday. I listen to everything but they don’t always make it onto my playlists. There are those artists that have songs out there that I love but when I get the album it definitely leaves a lot to be desired. So I must say thank you to ITunes because now I have a way to get the music I want without the frills that surround the masterpieces.
On Tuesday, June 25, I sat down with my brother and his gf and we watched the 2008 BET Music Awards. I must say that I was impressed. My past experiences with awards shows have been that of disappointment. But I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed this one. There were positives and negatives but on the whole I loved it. My favorite moment was when Alicia Keys started her performance with “Teenage Love Affair” and surprised us all with SWV, En Vogue and TLC.
I have read some blog entries online that have bashed the ladies for not looking how they used to. I am not here to argue, I will say though that being able to see and hear them brought a big smile to my face. I am aware that these women have bigger things on their plates – family – so I understand and I thank them for helping me go back in time.
So sing along with me . . .
A few weeks ago my fiancé and I were chilling and talking about R&B from when we were growing up . . . Dru Hill, En Vogue, SWV (Sisters With Voices), Blackstreet and Guy. I miss the days of when music was good enough that I could actually sing along with it. Don’t get me wrong, I do listen to the artists of today. I have a lot of respect for the people that are putting themselves out there and are trying.
Mary J. Blige gave me My Life, Jill Scott gave me Words & Sounds: Vol. 1, Maxwell took me to the Urban Hang Suite, D’Angelo put that spell on me with Voodoo, Alicia Keys let me read her diary with Diary of Alicia Keys, Anthony Hamilton told me where he comes from, Comin’ From Where I’m From, Boyz II Men took me to school with Cooleyhighharmony, Erykah Badu showed me what it was to practice Baduism. Jodeci told me I was Forever My Lady, Marques Houston proved to me that he is truly a Veteran, Playa gave me a toast with Cheers 2 U, of course, Quincy Jones proved he never left the hood with Back On The Block, New Edition came back with Home Again, Mint Condition is just that – Meant To Be Mint
I could go on and on because I am in love with music. The artists that have recently caught my attention are: Keyshia Cole, Chrisette Michelle, Raheem DeVaughn, Estelle, Robin Thicke, Justin Timberlake and J. Holiday. I listen to everything but they don’t always make it onto my playlists. There are those artists that have songs out there that I love but when I get the album it definitely leaves a lot to be desired. So I must say thank you to ITunes because now I have a way to get the music I want without the frills that surround the masterpieces.
On Tuesday, June 25, I sat down with my brother and his gf and we watched the 2008 BET Music Awards. I must say that I was impressed. My past experiences with awards shows have been that of disappointment. But I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed this one. There were positives and negatives but on the whole I loved it. My favorite moment was when Alicia Keys started her performance with “Teenage Love Affair” and surprised us all with SWV, En Vogue and TLC.
I have read some blog entries online that have bashed the ladies for not looking how they used to. I am not here to argue, I will say though that being able to see and hear them brought a big smile to my face. I am aware that these women have bigger things on their plates – family – so I understand and I thank them for helping me go back in time.
So sing along with me . . .
“I get so weak in the knees I can hardly speak.I lose all control and something takes over me.In a daze and it's so amazing, it's not a phase.I want you to stay with me, by my side.I swallow my pride; your love is so sweet.It knocks me right off of my feet.I can't explain why your loving makes me weak.”
1 comment:
i am stunned that mary j blige didn't win a single BET music award. her last album was one of her finest.
that kinda surprised me.
i enjoyed seeing TLC again, and al green was pretty good entertainment.
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