Lou Courtney: I Don't Need Nobody Else

Nexx Chapter Feat. Avril Lavigne: Still Innocent

Too Little Too Late: Brandy ft. Neyo

Domestic abuse hurts and sometimes kills.



How many times did I ask 'why are you with him'?
How many times did I beg you to run away?
How many times did he tell you it won't happen again?
And how many times did it happen the very next day?

And now I'm asking why didn't you listen to me?
Why didn't I do something,
Though you said 'please just let it be'?
Why did I let him take you from me?
The choices we make, to right the mistakes.
Too little too late.

What did I say the very first time it happened?
I said where is he now and what do you want me do to?
Why did you tell me no, why were you protecting him?
When all I was trying to do, was protect you.

And now I'm asking why didn't you listen to me?
Why didn't I do something,
Though you said 'please just let it be'?
Why did I let him take you from me?
The choices we make, to right the mistakes.
Too little too late.

And I just can't help feeling,
Feeling like I let you down.
Your knight in shining armor,
Protecting you from harm.
Yeah right, if that were true,
You'd still be around!

Why didn't you listen to me?
Why didn't I do something,
Though you said 'please just let it be'?
Why did I let him take you from me?
The choices we make, to right the mistakes.
Too little too late.

Why didn't you listen to me?
Why didn't I do something,
Though you said 'please just let it be'?
Why did I let him take you from me?
The choices we make, to right the mistakes.
Too little too late.
Too little too late.

Brutha Faya: No Matter What

Calvin Richardson and Claudette Ortiz: If You Don't Know Me By Now

Dee Edwards: I Can Deal With That

Claudette Ortiz: Automatic

I like the song, but I wonder what it might sound like without auto tune. 

~DJ Cheesy~

DJ Faycin the Gospel-Loving Agnostic

I was a devout church-goer in my youth. The only thing I'm devout about at this point is being tolerant. I'm sort of a Buddhist, I suppose, but I don't get to the temple very often. 

In any case, I took piano lessons in my youth, and I always loved playing Gospel. The above recording isn't the best quality, but the Rev. B.J. Fears' soulful voice shines through. It's a shame that it's somewhat difficult to find his recordings. He could rival the best soul singers.

 

Rev. B.J. was a nice man. I'm not sure when he passed away. I think if there is a heaven, he's surely in the choir. In any case, his kind spirit touched the world, and I like to believe that there must be some sort of reward for good behavior! What it is I can't say, I can only offer my own theories. But this isn't the blog for that sort of thing. This is the blog for great music, and Rev. B.J. was a great musician.

~DJ Faycin~

Earth Wind & Fire: Turn It Into Something Good

New Discoveries: Terry He

Terry is a young Canadian hip hop and soul musician. You can find out more about him on his You Tube channel and Facebook page.
The featured song is a gentle, romantic number suitable for all listeners. The video tells a story, and the young women in the video are co-stars rather than objects to be ogled. 
I hope that Terry has a long career ahead of him. With all the "shocking" and "outrageous" acts in pop music today, it's refreshing to find a musician whose focus is good songwriting with a positive outlook. Terry He gets two thumbs way up from me!

~DJ Tempest~

Chris Logic: Be My Girl

Soulful young hip-hop artist from Torrance, California. I'm enjoying this smooth, romantic tune and want to spread the word about this talented young man.

~DJ Lily~

X is for Do Ya Think I'm SeXy

 As a matter of fact, Rod, I do.

In music videos, there's a fine line between sexy and silly.

Adina Howard does it right.

Miley Cyrus, on the other hand, tries waaaaay too hard and vastly overshoots sexy, ending up square in the middle of Ridiculous.

Don't even get me started on Robin Thicke. Just--ugh. Beetlejuice called, he wants his suit back.

Beetlejuice wore it better anyway.

~DJ Les~

A is for Acapella

From the Wikipedia entry:

A cappella (Italian for "in the manner of the church" or "in the manner of the chapel") music is specifically group, or solo, singing without instrumental sound, or a piece intended to be performed in this way.

Thus, the song above does not really fit the criteria, because it does have instrumental accompaniment. But it is pretty damn cool nonetheless.

This is actually a much more accurate example of Acapella.

~DJ Blooming Psycho~

Solange: Some Things Never Seem to Fucking Work

Gil Scott-Heron: Pieces of a Man

Track list:
01. The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
02. Save The Children
03. Lady Day And John Coltrane
04. Home Is Where The Hatred Is
05. When You Are Who You Are
06. I Think I'll Call It Morning
07. Pieces Of A Man
08. A Sign Of The Ages
09. Or Down You Fall
10. The Needle's Eye
11. The Prisoner

Most younger people probably don't know who Gil Scott-Heron is. He strongly inspired political rap groups such as Public Enemy. If you have never heard the diverse talent of this poet, musician, and activist, take the time to do so now.

~DJ Opal~

Since the Last Time I Saw You

Four Tops: Standing in the Shadows of Love

Shamar Forte: Something From a Dream

Here is Shamar's Facebook page. Support this insanely talented young musician!
~DJ Dolly~

Ne-Yo and Tim McGraw: She Is

A to Z Blogging Challenge: J is for James Brown

A to Z Blogging Challenge:

J is for James Brown

by

Wanda Psycho

James Brown, the Godfather of Soul, was born May 3, 1933 in Barnwell, South Carolina. His parents were Joseph Gardner Brown and Susie Behlings Brown. 

James' early life was troubled. The family lived in extreme poverty. His mother abandoned the family for another man. For a time, young James lived with an aunt who ran a brothel.

James dropped out of school after the seventh grade. He earned money doing odd jobs and singing in talent contests. He formed a vocal group, the Cremonia Trio, when he was just twelve years old. 

James was convicted of armed robbery at the age of sixteen. While in prison, he formed a quartet. R&B legend Bobby Byrd heard James perform. He was impressed by the young man's talent, and worked to secure him an early release from prison. 

Upon release from prison, James became active in boxing and semi-professional baseball. After sustaining a serious leg injury, he turned back to music.

James recorded an album with The Ever Ready Gospel Singers. Bobby Byrd asked James to join his band, the Avons. The Avons later changed their name to The Toccoa Band, and later to The Flames, and finally to The Famous Flames. 

James passed away on December 23, 2006 due to pneumonia and congestive heart failure, which had resulted from the pneumonia going untreated for a fair period of time.

Although he sometimes had trouble in his personal life, James' contributions to music cannot be denied. He had one of the most powerful voices in music. He truly deserved his title, The Godfather of Soul.

~Wanda~