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Sound Check

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For your musical pleasure:

The graceful chanteuse, Lena Hornes’ rendition of “The Lady is a Tramp”.

And how about this here tramp (moi) got the music streaming situated. Tonites lesson is a wrap. Now, if I could only master some other important items, then maybe I can get back to the business of blogging…

Lena Horne - “The Lady is a Tramp”

A Salt With A Deadly Pepa…

This is going to be good…


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On the real, I’m rooting for a productive and healthy reconciliation between Salt and Pep. SISTERHOOD!

But uh, where’s Spinderella?

Straight Out the Gate: Jill Scott’s “The Real Thing” Album Sampler

Jill Scott and I are in a similar space right about now, for a few different reasons. That’s all I have to say.

*Edit - Hopefully this player will be compatible with your computer. Otherwise you can download the file yourself (see linkage below). Hit the little arrow on the cassette and get smoothed out.

Tracks For The 17-Minute Sampler are as follows:

1. Breathe
2. Crown Royal
3. Come See Me
4. All I
5. Hate On Me
6. My Love
7. Whenever You’re Around
8. Insomnia
9. Real Thing
10. Wanna Be Loved
11. Crown Royal Outro

Don’t Hate. Appreciate and Enjoy!


DOWNLOAD THE SAMPLER

Um, on a side note: Beyonce does a rendition of Jillys song “He Loves Me” (see below . . .)

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Chaka Khan Get’s Funky With It . . .


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“This album may remind people of my early Rufus albums because I’m in a similar ‘soul space’. I’ve been on a little journey in the last few years, finding Yvette again… I’ve changed. This album is different from any other album I’ve recorded because it reflects what I’m about, who I am now. The album’s called FUNK THIS because it’s funky!” - Chaka Khan

Related Linkage: Chaka Khans Official Myspace Page

Janelle Monáe: Holy Smokes ! ! !

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Janelle Monáe, you gotta lover her! Huns swagger is like a big ass wrecking ball demolishing the stereotypes of what female R&B artists are suppose to be. Monáe is doing her thug thizzle and making it look fun and stylish in the process. Hell, makes me wanna be a sexy, song singin’ robot! And she’s funny too! Check out Monáes blog, Wondaland and take in some pearls of wisdom posted under the “Arithmetic for Playas” files.

Welcome to the blogger community “Cindy Mayweather” !

*waves*

Related Linkage:

Janelle Monáes Official Website | Janelle Monáes Fan Site