I can’t fall asleep… I have been listening to this new tune lately. Wasn’t sure what to think of it when I first heard it, but I have to admit, it has really grown on me. We all know how much I adore José and I can’t wait for the new album! The Dreamer was on repeat last summer, so safe to say that my expectations are rather high. But yeah, in case you haven’t heard “Promise In Love”, here it is:
Say it with a song…
Good morning my little sunshines!
Im back in the LDN safe and sound. Starting my new job today, a bit nervous but oh so very excited! Ive had my morning coffee, had a shower, picked out an outfit, done my nails, all that is left is to get dressed and I am ready to rock and roll! So while I go and do my thang, you can enjoy this great song + video! Much Love! x
Before I forget! A perfect Monday morning feel good song. One of the best covers of that song too! Plus, I have been in a Stevie Wonder mood all week, so I thought I might as well share it will all you lovely people. Enjoy! x
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I love you , I do
I only make jokes to distract myself
from the truth
Evening! Sorry for the poor updates, but nothing is really happening in my life at the moment. At least nothing exciting worth mentioning. Oh, apart from the lovely weather we have been having. Sunshine all the way baby! I have been working on the new podcast, should be up this weekend if it all goes to plan. Although I am a bit frustrated. First of all, I have been asked to speak on them, and I don’t know whether or not that is a good idea… I mean, I am good at speaking (as some of you might know haha) but the question is, would anybody willingly listen to my randomness? Second of all, I have gotten a few obsessions music wise, only problem is, I CAN’T BLOODY FIND THEM ANYWHERE! One song that I have been listening to on repeat is Mayer Hawthorne’s latest single (that has been played on both Benji B’s 1Xtra show & Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide show) “Maybe So, Maybe No”. I have been going to his MySpace page to listen to the track, (which by the way has been on repeat for at least 2 hours every day this past week). I did find it on YouTube, but it has already been taken down due to copyright issues. Although the original from The New Holidays is good too. You can have a listen below (but it’s still not the same! I want the Mayer Hawthorne version so badly it hurts my soul!)
Another obsession (thanks to Mr. Peterson) this week has been Indigo Jam Unit, a Japanese jazz band. I have an LP from 2007 called “Demonstration”, but they have released an LP with only Common tracks, AND IT IS FUCKING AMAZING! I’ve tried buying that as well, but can only find it as a CD (I want it in mp3) on silly Japanese websites where I don’t understand the signs, on English-Japanese sites where it would cost me around 20 pounds plus shipping, OR it has been sold out/is out of stock. I feel like screaming! I did find some of the tracks on YouTube if you want to have a listen.
“Be” (from Common’s album “Be”)
“I Used To Love H.E.R.” (from Common’s album “Ressurection”)
“The Light” (from Common’s album “Like Water For Chocolate”)
If anybody can hook me up with either of these, or at least tell me where the hell I can get hold of them I would be forever grateful! It is a bit annoying having to go to MySpace or YouTube to be able to listen to the tracks, especially when I’m at work because it looks like I’m not doing any work. And also, I’d like to be able to listen to them when I’m not by my computer…
Ok, I think I have bored you enough now with my music problems. I should get on with selecting the tracks for the new podcast. Give me a shout if you want me to talk on the next one. I need to try out my crappy mic and check if it’s actually possible. Hope you have a nice Friday evening! Much love!
Good evening! How are you all? I’ve been very tired today. Went to Cargo last night to check out the Stones Throw show with Peanut Butter Wolf, Mayer Hawthorne, James Pants, Dam-Funk and so on. It was absolutely amazing! Although, I am not a big James Pants fan… However, I did enjoy it when he played the drums and Mayer Hawthorne did his thing. He looks like the biggest geek on this planet, and he was wearing a suit I think my grandfather has. BUT he was great live, behind the decks too and really nice to talk to. Although I personally think Peanut Butter Wolf stole the show, and I loved how they were showing the videos to the tunes he was playing, and how they matched everything he did on the turntables, so when he scratched, the images up on the screen did the same. I’ve been looking at old school hiphop stuff all day on youtube, it made me realise that I miss making music! Anway, Im not going to take up more of your time. Check out the video below, it will be worth those 10 minutes of your life. Much love!
