Ron Isley ft. LAURYN HILL-"Close To You"

I really don't even know where to begin...LAURYN HILL IS BACK! I am speechless. Ron Isley has been talking about working with her on his new album for a few weeks and to be honest I wasn't really taking him seriously. But boy oh boy has he backed up his word! Lauryn Hill is featured on his new song!!! The song which is a remake of the Carpenters classic hit "Close to You" is spreading through the Internet like wildfire! As far as the song goes I don't really know how I feel about this version, it may have to grow on me. one thing I can say for certain is Lauryn Hill's vocals are amazing. She sounds unbelievably good! I have the song on repeat purely to hear more of her! Listen to the song and let me know what you think...

Bruno Mars: "Just The Way You Are"

I just love singer/writer/producer Bruno Mars. I can truly appreciate his talent and style. He is one to watch for...His album "Doo Wops and Hooligans" will be in stores October 5.

"If perfect is what your searching for then just stay the same."

Sheesh...That's sweet.

Check out his new video for "Just the way you are."

Marvin Gaye and Diana Ross "Stop, Look, Listen"

Marvin Gaye is one of my favorite artist of all time. I always think that I have his entire catalog of music until I come across something else... I especially love his collaborations with Diana Ross. "Stop, Look, Listen" is a great Marvin Gaye and Diana Ross song from the "Wonder Twins" album. My favorite part of the song is the beginning, love what he's doing with his voice and how the beat comes in...Pure Perfection.

Jazmine Sullivan- "Holding You Down" (Going In Circles)

Jazmine Sullivan is back with a new album, "Love Me Back" out September 28th (Love the title by the way) and I'm interested to see what she has in store for us this time around. I wasn't "in love" with her last project but I thought it was a pretty cool album. I love her voice and her overall style. I really like this new video for "Holding You Down" (Going In Circles) it has a house party theme which is always good. The video alone made me want to hear the rest of the album... September is going to be a GREAT month for music!

Justin Bieber ft. Kanye West & Raekwon

One thing that you can't deny is that Justin Bieber has an amazing voice. I must be honest this is the first JB song I've really ever listened to thanks to Ye and Raekwon. I immediately thought about how much I would've loved him when I was like 11,12. I think Ye did a great job on the production and using the Wu-Tang sample. This song is pretty cool. Might just have to download it..It's cute.. **Thanks Ye..

Cee-Lo Green "F*ck You"

I am loving everything that Cee-lo has released this year. I am convinced that "The Lady Killer" will be a great album. The concept of this video is hilarious, I love that it's creative and relates to the song... I wish more artist would try relating the song lyrics to the video, it really pushes the message and likability of the song that much further.

"I pity the foooooool who falls in love with you..." *Love it!

Bilal "Think It Over"

I feel like I've been waiting my whole life for a new Bilal album. Well the day has finally come...or it will be here shortly. Bilal is finally releasing the follow up to the classic "1st born Second" The new album "Airtights Revenge" is due in stores on September 14th (crosses fingers that it doesn't get pushed back)...Well until that lovely day in September I will be replaying this live youtube video of the gem "Think it over,"A great song for anyone who is trying to get over a great love. Something tells me this new album is going to be magic...

"I'll always have a hole in my heart..."
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Monica- "Love All Over Me"

This one is kind of hitting home...I love a good video with a good concept. After watching this video I really started to like the song. Which in turn made me finally check out the rest of the album which I happen to really enjoy. If you haven't heard Monica's "Still Standing" PLEASE listen! Its really a good album.

Prince and Appollonia

I LOVE Purple Rain! The performances! the music! the fashion and especially the chemistry between Prince and Appollonia! Why don't they make movies like this anymore????







Purple Rain
I never meant 2 cause u any sorrow
I never meant 2 cause u any pain
I only wanted 2 one time see u laughing
I only wanted 2 see u laughing in the purple rain

Purple rain Purple rain
Purple rain Purple rain
Purple rain Purple rain

I only wanted 2 see u bathing in the purple rain

I never wanted 2 be your weekend lover
I only wanted 2 be some kind of friend
Baby I could never steal u from another
It's such a shame our friendship had 2 end

Purple rain Purple rain
Purple rain Purple rain
Purple rain Purple rain

I only wanted 2 see u underneath the purple rain

Honey I know, I know, I know times are changing
It's time we all reach out 4 something new
That means u 2
U say u want a leader
But u can't seem 2 make up your mind
I think u better close it
And let me guide u 2 the purple rain

Purple rain Purple rain
Purple rain Purple rain

If you know what I'm singing about up here
C'mon raise your hand

Purple rain Purple rain

I only want 2 see u, only want 2 see u
In the purple rain




The Beautiful Ones
Baby, baby, baby
What's it gonna be
Baby, baby, baby
Is it him or is it me?
Don't make me waste my time
Don't make me lose my mind baby

Baby, baby, baby
Can't u stay with me tonight
Oh baby, baby, baby
Don't my kisses please u right
U were so hard 2 find
The beautiful ones, they hurt u everytime

Paint a perfect picture
Bring 2 life a vision in one's mind
The beautiful ones
Always smash the picture
Always everytime

If I told u baby
That I was in love with u
Oh baby, baby, baby
If we got married
Would that be cool?

U make me so confused
The beautiful ones
U always seem 2 lose

Baby, baby,
Baby, baby,
Baby, baby,
Baby,
What's it gonna be baby?

Do u want him?
Or do u want me?
Cause I want u
Said I want u
Tell me, babe
Do u want me?
I gotta know, I gotta know
Do u want me?
Baby, baby, baby
Listen 2 me
I may not know where I'm going (babe)
I said I may not know what I need
One thing, one thing's 4 certain baby
I know what I want, yeah
And if it please u baby
Please u, baby
I'm begging down on my knees
I want u
Yes I do
Baby, baby, baby, baby
I want you

Yes I do

Janelle Monae' "The Archandroid" (My Favorites)

I really love this album. Janelle Monae's voice is simply beautiful. Listen to some of my favs from the album below: