July 13, 2009

I.L.N.L. Playlist: Between the Sheets #1

R. Kelly Edition


R. Kelly has had plenty of trouble with the law but there’s no denying his “freaky” music. It always set the mood! I picked some of my R. Kelly favorites.

Listen to the songs below in the Playlist.

· Honey Love[Born into the 90’s (Public Announcement)]
· You’re Body’s Calling Me [12 Play]
· It Seems Like You’re Ready [12 Play]
· Bump & Grind [12 Play]
· Sex Me [12 Play]
· 12 Play [12 Play]
· You Remind Me of Something [R. Kelly]
· Strip For You [T-P2.com]
· Feelin On Yo’ Booty [T-P2.com]
· The Greatest Sex [T-P2.com]




Lyrical Quotes #1

"Realize that you need to be in control of your life. Be a leader, not a follower!"


Today’s lyrical quotes come from the rock group Incubus that happens to be in my top 5 favorite rock bands. Video and lyrics below.


*NOTE: It may not be of your taste, but read the lyrics and question your actions. Also, let me know what you think about the lyrics.



DRIVE

by Incubus

Album: Make Yourself


Sometimes I feel the fear of uncertainty stinging clear

And I can’t help but ask myself how much I let the fear take the wheel and steer

It’s driven me before and it seems to have a vague haunting mass appeal

But lately I’m beginning to find that I should be the one behind the wheel


Whatever tomorrow brings I’ll be there with open arms and open eyes yeah

Whatever tomorrow brings I’ll be there, I’ll be there


And if I can decide to waver my chance to be one of the hive

Will I choose water over wine or hold my own and drive?

It’s driven me before and it seems to be the way the that everyone else gets around

And lately I’m beginning to find that when I drive myself my light is found


Whatever tomorrow brings I’ll be there with open arms and open eyes yeah

Whatever tomorrow brings I’ll be there, I’ll be there


Would you choose water over wine? Hold the wheel and drive.


Whatever tomorrow brings I’ll be there with open arms and open eyes yeah

Whatever tomorrow brings I’ll be there, I’ll be there

Whatever tomorrow brings I’ll be there with open arms and open eyes yeah

Whatever tomorrow brings I’ll be there, I’ll be there


You can view the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QY4FvpmmbiU

July 08, 2009

About this Blog

As you already know: I live, I learn, I love, I am…Che’. I love music, the arts, and random crap. Most of my blogs will be about music, if you don’t know about music, perfect!!!! You can Learn! Even if you do know a lil' sumthin', you may agree, disagree, or even leave my page if you’d like :).

There will be different music topics such as “one hit wonders”, "fav quotes" “remember???” “new music reviews”, “guilty pleasures” and tons more. I will cover almost every genre of music, from Old Skool R&B to Country. I also watch TV and Movies when I can and will comment about something that really grabs my attention or something you ask me to watch.

Enjoy!

The Little Girl Who Broke My Heart

To know somebody… is to know their heart

I’ve never been the one to cry when it comes to non-relative and friends dying (except in a good movie). I didn’t cry when Aaliyah, Left Eye, Tupac, or any celebrities passing….


After the “Heal the World” performance during the Michael Jackson Memorial Service on Tuesday, I saw Janet and MJ’s children on stage. Marlon (his brother) gave Janet the microphone, so I though she was going to speak, but instead she lowered it to Paris Katherine Jackson and from her first words “Ever since I was born…” I began to tear, “Daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine. And I just wanted to say I love him so much." she told the audience, before breaking down in tears. At that moment, I felt her pain and even ten minutes later, I was still crying like a little baby.


With that being said, I dedicate my first Blog entry to Michael Joseph Jackson -The Greatest Entertainer of All Time.


Watching CNN last Thursday threw me for a loop when I heard of Michael Jackson’s death. I couldn’t believe it. Although I didn’t cry, I still felt sad. I thought of all the things that he’d been through, the good music he created, awesome dance moves, videos, movies, outstanding stage performances, and his hope to “Heal The World.”


As I continued watching MJ’s death coverage on various news stations and Internet websites, I became upset at the media for broadcasting and posting negative aspects of Michaels’ life. They tried to tear him down even in death. Every story had something to be said about his “allegations” and how he was “weird.”


The didn’t talk about the MJ that:

- had the first African American music video played on MTV

- set high standards for short films and music videos

- broke through racial barriers around the globe

- was a humanitarian for Africa, AIDS, and Children

…and so much more

Instead, the media wanted to focus on what happened to his body, and brain from his childhood to his allegations.


Regardless of all the things that tabloids report about MJ, I still loved him. I’ve never met him but I knew him. “To know a person is to know their heart” and he put his heart into his music. He was a musical genius, produced and wrote most of his music and emptied his heart and soul into every song since the age of five.


I played his albums immediately following his death announcement. I didn’t have to rush to the store to buy a CD because as true MJ fan, I already had them. Words can’t explain what MJ’s music meant to so may people and why songs such as “Man in the Mirror” “Heal the World” “The Earth Song” and “We Are the World” has the ability to make you want to do get up and do something and can bring a tear to the eyes of so many people around the globe and myself as well. How can we explain how millions of people can hear the first beats of “Billie Jean” “Beat It” and “Thriller” and know the dance moves? Who else can bring you “Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough” and “Rock With You” and make you, your mother, grandmother, and even small children groove like it was just released? NOONE!


Although we lost Michael’s body, we still have his soul and music forever. It will never be lost. If I ever had a chance to meet him one day, it would be to say “thank you Michael for blessing us with your words.”


May you Rest In Peace.

King Michael Joseph Jackson

1958-2009