I'm the youngest of three children, two girls and a boy. I've always had a special relationship with my parents' first born child, as we were both connected through our love of the arts. When we were young, it was our love of Hip Hop music and culture that fascinated us. Now, we have both realized our love of the written word.
My big sis, whom I've always playfully nicknamed Supa D, was what we will call "lost" for awhile. She has now found herself, and is enjoying the world of self-discovery. She has decided to share it with the world (wide web) via her blog: A Bed-Stuy Mommy's Diary. It's insightful, delightful, and full of things I've never known about my sister. I'm enjoying finding out about her with y'all. Be sure to check her out.
While finding out more about my sibling, I was just thinking about loyalty. It is so rewarding to be loyal to someone/thing that equally reciprocates the sentiment. Being faithful is truly priceless. I've been faithfully loyal to all of my family members, and continue to do so, as my family is growing. The image posted above was captured by our father, of whom I am a namesake. I can only attempt being loyal to his memory.
I have not been as loyal to myself in expressing my love of the arts as I was when my radio show was on the air. I recently mentioned to someone that...
putting up this blog and posting my past and future written works has thankfully given me the fill to an 18-month void. I used to have a three hour per day avenue to express my passion. Only when the solution was discovered did I realize the extent of the problem. I guess I'm in a way on the same path as Supa D.
putting up this blog and posting my past and future written works has thankfully given me the fill to an 18-month void. I used to have a three hour per day avenue to express my passion. Only when the solution was discovered did I realize the extent of the problem. I guess I'm in a way on the same path as Supa D.
Well, I didn't plan on getting all Socrates on y'all, but that's just where this thought process went. These deep thoughts about my show had me reminiscing about some of the songs and artists I used to play. I got wind a couple months ago that one of my favorites, Faith Evans, is getting ready to drop a new album. She has an official debut joint, but it's pretty weak. It doesn't even stand up to the bootleg single I had in rotation when my show went off the air.
Faith Evans - "Maybe"
I used to love this joint! I know it is not mastered, and the levels are off, and it even has a little hiccup/stutter in the beginning and middle of the joint! But, Faith flows just right on that track. It sounds like Neptunes on production. I doubt it will be on the new lp, or will ever be available. anywhere, for that matter But, it used to bump on my show! "I... can't... live... with... out... you... by... my... side." That's my part right there!
Well, Ms. Evans also has another buzz cut that is better than the actual debut single for the album. This one features the boss pupp.
I really get into this joint. It's so smooth and mellow; make you shake a leg... just not a stanky one. While not too many R&B chicks are on Faith's level vocally, I'd say this former fatty comes close to blowing her out the water. I loved Kelly Price from when she first dropped "Friend of Mine" and nobody knew what she looked like. But, if you know me, you know I love the fat chicks. So, add a dope voice to a chick who be chillin' with Ashley Stewart and Lane Bryant on the Avenue, you know I'm sold!
Well, after banging out a successful run on the gospel tip (that's where her heart is), she's back to give us secular heathens some burn. But, she kind of walks the line on this one, as the joint has all the making of a gospel tune, save for the God-filled message. Either way, it's too fresh for me not to share with y'all.
If you think you've heard something... wait until you see her perform the joint live! I've never seen someone sing so hard that I feel outta breath when the music stops! Don't watch it too many times... you'll be like me and be about to cry.
Speaking of crying, Eric Benét is about to release his new lp, too. Thank God for brothers like him and Raphael Saadiq who aren't scared to step outside the box and bring us that timeless olde skool soul with a modern twist. Benét's Lost In Time is scheduled for release this autumn, but we know how the "pushed back" CD release game goes. Here's the debut that got me open.
Like I said, timeless. And while none of the tunes I've posted above are new by any means, they're what I'm feeling right now.
Okay, I think this is the longest drafted, wordiest post on all of blogspot! I have been trying to get this post up for over a week. But, after a late night out (did another interview/shoot with Scotty), and countless other things to keep up with in my personal life, I haven't had the time to finish. I'm just trying to stay loyal to myself; faithful to my family. Priceless.
Well, Ms. Evans also has another buzz cut that is better than the actual debut single for the album. This one features the boss pupp.
Faith Evans - "Way You Move" f. Snoop Dogg
I really get into this joint. It's so smooth and mellow; make you shake a leg... just not a stanky one. While not too many R&B chicks are on Faith's level vocally, I'd say this former fatty comes close to blowing her out the water. I loved Kelly Price from when she first dropped "Friend of Mine" and nobody knew what she looked like. But, if you know me, you know I love the fat chicks. So, add a dope voice to a chick who be chillin' with Ashley Stewart and Lane Bryant on the Avenue, you know I'm sold!
Well, after banging out a successful run on the gospel tip (that's where her heart is), she's back to give us secular heathens some burn. But, she kind of walks the line on this one, as the joint has all the making of a gospel tune, save for the God-filled message. Either way, it's too fresh for me not to share with y'all.
Kelly Price - "Tired"
If you think you've heard something... wait until you see her perform the joint live! I've never seen someone sing so hard that I feel outta breath when the music stops! Don't watch it too many times... you'll be like me and be about to cry.
Speaking of crying, Eric Benét is about to release his new lp, too. Thank God for brothers like him and Raphael Saadiq who aren't scared to step outside the box and bring us that timeless olde skool soul with a modern twist. Benét's Lost In Time is scheduled for release this autumn, but we know how the "pushed back" CD release game goes. Here's the debut that got me open.
Eric Benét - "Sometimes I Cry"
Okay, I think this is the longest drafted, wordiest post on all of blogspot! I have been trying to get this post up for over a week. But, after a late night out (did another interview/shoot with Scotty), and countless other things to keep up with in my personal life, I haven't had the time to finish. I'm just trying to stay loyal to myself; faithful to my family. Priceless.
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