This song was EVERYTHING this time last year. It never got old for some reason. In fact, I'm listening to it right now and getting that old feeling back!! I LOVE CHRIS BROWN!!
So that concludes my 30 day music challenge and I actually finished one!!! So proud of myself. How are you guys doing on your reading challenges? I've been paying attention....I know some of you are behind lol.
I started playing the clarinet when I was 10 years old. I learned to play other instruments, but the clarinet has always been my principal instrument. When I was a music education major, this piece was my jury/performance piece. It was a real challenge to learn because college was the first time that I ever had to learn to play with an accompaniment. I actually miss those days....
There are MANY songs I know all the words to. Today I having a hard time trying to figure out exactly which one I would choose. Pandora helped me out! I love this song because the emotions conveyed make me feel some kinda way....
Hearing this sing makes me think of Ole Miss football in general. More specifically, it makes me think of the 2002 Florida game. I remember standing in the stadium with pride as we beat them for the first time in years, in my band uniform playing this song. This song embodies the pride I have for my alma mater.....even when folks won't let me have any. HOTTY TODDY!
This song reminds me of Miami, summer 2008. I took a week long vacation there and this song got HEAVY rotation on the radio (obviously). It was the perfect theme song for the trip. Windows down, hair back...memories.
Just how many songs does Rick Ross have with the word 'boss' in it?
This song has to be the theme and anthem of me and Boo Thang's relationship. When I hear this song I instantly start to smile.
There was a time where we took a trip with two other couples to Gatlinburg. The other two girlfriends got into a fist fight and were bickering the whole time we were there. THREE. DAYS. WORTH. OF. BICKERING. It almost put a damper on our vacation (that we saved months for, might I add...), but we heard this song and everything was alright with the world. Anytime outside forces come in to damage our collective psyche, we just play this song and keep it moving. I love him.
This song was played during the slideshow at my mama's funeral. It was her favorite gospel song at the time. She turned me on to Marvin Sapp. Every time I hear this song, it takes me right back to that day looking at her casket. It's a true story though. I wouldn't be who I am without her.
This song has little to no lyrical content. I have NO idea how to do the dance, yet every time I hear it on the radio I feel like dancing. No matter what mood I'm in this song can get me through the rest of my day in a mini car jam session, lol. For 2012, I am going to learn how to do this dance.....so I can jam at home!
I love today's song....Ready Or Not by After 7. It has been my favorite song since I was 8 years old. I heard it for the first time at a local pageant and have been hooked ever since. I want this played at my wedding reception.
I already did a list of my favorite songs not by black artists. This time I am going to post my top ten songs of this year PERIOD. This year was great for music in general for me. It has helped me through the rough patches of my life and have helped me to celebrate the great times. This list doesn't repeat any songs from the last list.
1. Rather Die Young - Beyonce'
I loved Beyonce's 4 album as a whole. It was so much better than I Am....Sasha Fierce to say the least. When I heard this song, it immediately made me think of the relationship between Boo Thang and I. It's very touching and I know what it feels like to be in that type of love.
2. Hear My Call - Jill Scott
I can't listen to this song without crying. It is honest and gut-wrenching. Anytime that I am feeling in the dumps, I play this song as a reminder for prayer and reflection. Those a lost love isn't the reason for periods of grief and despair, it touches me the same.
3. Round Of Applause - Waka Flocka Flame
Please don't judge me!! Something about this song just makes me want to jump out of my seat and start twerking, lol. I don't do a lot of gimmicky rap....and I damn sure don't get down with him. I just get down with this song.
4. Lotus Flower Bomb - Wale
I'm late to the Wale party. Honestly this song and the fact that he is signed to Maybach Music Group is the only reason that I am giving him a chance now. This is a great little love song. And it features Miguel!! How can you not like it?
5. Teach Me - Miguel
How can I mention him and NOT add him to the list?! His album (though it came out late last year) is so classic to me. This particular song screams "Prince influenced" to me. It has me grooving a lot.
6. Your Hands - Marsha Ambrosius
Too much debate about whether or not this chica can sing. I LOVE her. This song to me is the best of a great album. Puts me deep in the mood.
7. Lift Off - Jay-Z & Kanye West feat. Beyonce
I couldn't put the whole album down as a song and this is my favorite. Power trio.
8. Yes - Musiq Soulchild
I couldn't leave him off the list. Any time he has an album out, I'm all over it.
9. Thank You - Estelle
When is this album coming out again? I miss her voice.
10. I Miss You Now - Ledisi
This is another song that I can't listen to without going into a massive cry fest. I can't relate to this song right now, but I have certainly felt that way in life. It is just so raw and full of emotion.
Getting from point A to point B in my new city, I'm able to listen to 3 different black radio stations. This is a far cry from living in Oxford where there was only one black radio station…..located in Memphis….where you had to hope a clear day would pick up that signal from an hour away. So I've been living it up.
There is this one song that comes on and leaves me with lots of thoughts EVERY TIME it comes on…..which is oddly not a lot. It's called Hater by Miranda Brooke. This goes on my list as the most honest song sung by a woman of all time. Well maybe of just 2011. Sometimes when we go through a breakup, women put on a façade. We are thinking about the man. We are just fine without the man. We don't care who he goes out with next. Yea, right!!! I can honestly say that I have felt just like Miranda Brooke. And this song makes me feel feelings like I'm going through that right now….and my relationship is fine!
Kathryn. 29. Leo. Law school graduate. In posession of a loudly ticking but heavily ignored biological clock. Moderate to slightly liberal independent leaning Democrat. (mouthful?) Job seeker. Girlfriend. Lover. Ranter. Lover of politics, irritated by the outcomes. Music fanatic. Lover of the creamy crack.
