Vintage R&B: Tevin Campbell

Just a little dose of real music for those who still appreciate it. Although the hair was not working for him, the boy can truly SANG!



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The Single Experience

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Creativity still lives in the music industry

I haven't been feeling too well so I've slept for most of the day. It's looking like an all-nighter for ya boy. I stumbled on this video by Oren Lavie. This joint is off.the.chains. Every once in a while, I'm reminded that there are still some genuine artists on this planet. I salute you Mr. Lavie:



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Finally!!!

Well I'm happy to say that I got around recording a few videos during the long weekend. I'll post them up throughout the week for your enjoyment. Here's the first one called "Boys and Men"



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R.I.P. Facebook

My attempt at "breaking out of the matrix" (as a friend put it) took one step forward today as I deleted my Facebook account. At first glance, it seems like a dumb move. For all its privacy issues, Facebook really is a useful tool to keep in touch with friends and family from all over the world. For an artist, it's even more useful as you are able to let your "fans" know of your work (although YouTube does a good job of that). So why pull the plug? Simple, lost of interest. My focus is on the blog and my YouTube page (I'll put up some content in the coming week so watch out world!). Facebook came as a distant third. The overflow of e-mails, the messages, the stalking (yes there is such a thing as Facebook stalkers), it's one less thing I have to worry about. Truth be told, I don't miss it and don't think I ever will. Does this mean I'll never go back on Facebook? Nope. The one reason I would go back would be once I have a book released or an album.

Today's looking like a beautiful day and I'm heading back to the big O for the long weekend. Should be lots of fun. Until next time folks.....

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Miles Davis: The Brew to my kind of blue

I was in a Miles Davis mood today and just had to share this great cover with y'all:



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An Ex Porn-Star's Testimony

Once again, I was browsing YouTube and stumbled on this video. Big ups to P4CM for dealing with a subject that is so hush-hush in the church. When it comes to changing lives, you can never underestimate the power of God. As the rapper Jahaziel would say: "When men says impossible, God says I'm possible."



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Between Two Worlds Promo

This has to be one of the best promos I've seen for an album:





















Content aside, what really stands out is the professionalism of the video. It shows what great talent we have within the body of Christ (da church). Best believe I'll be getting this joint June 22nd and hope you will too.

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OMG song

Don't ask me why but I've been putting this song on repeat for a bit now. It's just catchy and very laid back:



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Masterpiece of minimalism

Writing is a lot like a relationship; you can't rush it, you have to be patient and willing to put a lot of work for it to pay off. These last few days, I haven't been treating her (poetry) right and neglecting her need to be cared for. It's not that there's a lack of inspiration in my life (Lord knows what I've been going through these last few weeks) but I haven't figured out the way to formulate it all into words. This poetry book in the making is something real personal to me and I can't wait to share it with the world. A tiny piece of myself that people can flip through and maybe even learn from. I never realized how much work goes into this art form. The preparation, the writing, the re-writing, the re-re-writing (lol maybe not the last one), it can take a toll on someone. Shoot, I'm beginning to think that I'm feeling its effects but I'm keeping my eyes on the prize which will make it all worthwhile. I researched a few of my favorite poets and all have gone through a similar time in their writing lives where they simply needed to put their pen down and live. I might take the same approach and relax on my writing for a bit. It will give me more time to post up some YouTube clips on my channel (don't forget to subscribe; it's my full name). Until next time folks, I leave you with this quote about writing:


"And by the way, everything in life is writable about if you have the outgoing guts to do it, and the imagination to improvise.  The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt."  ~Sylvia Plath


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