Monday, December 31, 2012

Sunday, December 23, 2012

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Monday, December 17, 2012

Sunday, December 16, 2012

Song of the Day

Ivan Gough & Feenixpawl ft Georgi Kay - In My Mind (Axwell Radio Edit)

Friday, December 14, 2012

Song of the Day

Natalie Wood - What The World Needs Now Is Love

 

-my heart hurts for the victims in newton Connecticut. I can't even put this into words. God help them. God help us.

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Sunday, December 9, 2012

Song of the Day

Marks Rutgers Choir - Silent Night

 

-they also did an awesome upbeat Christmas song with an African vibe. Great show!

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Song of the Day

DJ Danger Mouse ft Jay Z - Clarity

-From the Grey Album, DJ Danger Mouse's remix of Jay Z's Black Album.  Haven't heard this in a long while and I just remembered how fresh the entire album is.

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Monday, December 3, 2012

Sunday, December 2, 2012

Saturday, December 1, 2012

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Monday, November 19, 2012

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Song of the Day

Taking Back Sunday - Cute Without the E (Cut From the Team)

 

-I'm pretty sure this is the 2nd time this has been my song of the day this year, but I was just watching a video clip I shot of this song during their concert and it was awesome.

Friday, November 16, 2012

Song of the Day

Taking Back Sunday - You Know How I Do

 

-the concert was insane and awesome!

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Song of the Day

A$AP Rocky ft. Drake, 2 Chainz, & Kenrick Lamar - F**kin' Problems

A bit vulgar, but amazing flow and beat.

Saturday, November 10, 2012

Song of the Day

Ne-Yo - Forever Now

-His new album R.E.D. is dope!  Doesn't have as many slow jams as Because of You, but it's a great album regardless.

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Song of the Day

Four Tet - She Just Likes to Flight

-first snowfall of the season yesterday afternoon. Nice views on the way to work. Light snow on tree branches.

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Song of the Day

Nas ft Lauryn Hill - If I Ruled the World

-congrats Obama. Please follow through on your vision.

Song of the Day

The Notorious BIG - One More Chance (remix)

-election day today!

Monday, November 5, 2012

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Song of the Day

John Legend ft Brandy - Quickly

Karissa and I were supposed to go to his concert today at the Wellmont, but I just found out it was cancelled!! Major bummer.

 

Friday, October 19, 2012

Saturday, October 13, 2012

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Song of the Day

Raphael Saadiq ft Stevie Wonder & CJ Hilton - Never Give You Up

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Monday, September 24, 2012

Song of the Day

Kings of Convenience - I'd Rather Dance With You

"So let your hips do the talking. I'll make you laugh by acting like the guy who sings."

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Song of the Day

Kanye West, Big Sean, 2 Chainz & Marsha Ambrosius - The One

 

 

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Song of the Day

The Morning - Raekwon, Pusha T, Common, 2 Chainz, CyHi Da Prince, Kid Cudi & D'Banj

Produced by Illmind.  It's amazing that my old friend Jr produced a song on Kanye's upcoming G.O.O.D. album Cruel Summer.  Great song with some of my favorite artists.  Man..... Jr. 

Friday, September 14, 2012

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Song of the Day

Mr. Big - To Be With You

Rocked this song hard (and terribly) in kareoke last night!

Friday, September 7, 2012

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Song of the Day

Montell Jordan ft. Slick Rick - I Like

-from the Nutty Professor soundtrack!  96 throwback!  One of the best soundtracks.

Monday, August 6, 2012

Saturday, August 4, 2012

Song of the Day

Crash Test Dummies - Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm

-This song reminds me of middle school and the guys voice is just so ridiculous I can't begin to explain it.

Sunday, July 29, 2012

Song of the Day

Tanlines - Brothers

-just found this band on iTunes (thanks to entertainment weekly) and they are excellent!!

 

Friday, July 27, 2012

Saturday, July 21, 2012

Friday, July 20, 2012

Song of the Day

The Five Stairsteps - O-o-h Child (Things Are Gonna Get Easier)

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Monday, July 16, 2012

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Song of the Day

Ritchie Valens - Come On Let's Go

Side note. Happy birthday Grandma!!!

Friday, June 8, 2012

Song of the Day

Symbolic One & Illmind ft. Strange Fruit Project - The Broke Song

Illmind when he was first blowing up and we were still dope friends.

Monday, June 4, 2012

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Song of the Days

Talib Kweli - Never Been In Love

"One of the most beautiful things in life is when a boy finds the girl he loves... And in his mind, some of the things he wants to do for that girl are almost impossible..."

Sunday, May 27, 2012

Song of the Day

Carla Bruni - Quelqu'un m'a dit

-from the 500 Days of Summer soundtrack, one of the best movie soundtracks!

Friday, May 25, 2012

Song of the Day

Drake ft Young Jeezy - Unforgettable

Great intro with Aaliyah's "Let Me Know"
Also a great quote, "I'm looking forward to the memories of right now."

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Monday, May 14, 2012

Song of the Day

Akrobatik - Remind My Soul

-incredible production by Illmind (aka Junior) done back when we were still real cool. Great times. I bought this album twice to support him!

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Song of the Day

Common ft. John Mayer - Go

-reminds me of spring 05, my first spring in NJ after moving back from FL. Also reminds me of taking the bus home from my temp job at Travel & Leisure magazine in NYC!

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Song of the Day

Brick and Lace - Love is Wicked (Diwali Riddim)

I'll never forget when I first heard the diwali riddim! I heard it on someone's xanga page then downloaded every song I could find with this beat. Still love it!

Saturday, March 31, 2012

Song of the Day

Bright Eyes - First Day of My Life

-happy birthday (in 30 minutes), Karissa!

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Song of the Day

Jay-Z & Kanye West - N**gas in Paris

-dat sit cray, dat sit cray!!

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Friday, March 2, 2012

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Monday, February 13, 2012

Song of the Day

Adele - Rolling in the Deep

-Adele swept the Grammies last night, rightfully so. On another note, John Legends rendition of this song is almost as great.

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Song of the Day

Whitney Houston - One Moment in Time

-rest in peace Whitney Houston. This has got to be one of the most inspirational songs ever!

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Song of the Day

Groove Theory - Tell Me

One of my favorite songs of all time. Good ol winter 95-96.

Monday, February 6, 2012

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Song of the Day

Cobra Starship - You Make Me Feel

-was sick yesterday. Called outta work and all. Feeling better though.

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Song of the Day

Aaliyah - At Your Best

-woke up with this song in my head for some reason. Classic song though. Rest in peace Aaliyah, my first celebrity crush!

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Song of the Day

Story of the Year - Until the Day I Die

"you remind me of the times when I knew who I was."

Also notable from this band, Razorblades & Anthem of Out Dying Day. These guys came up on my iPod yesterday and I remembered how much I loved these songs!

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Song of the Day

Raphael Saadiq ft. Stevie Wonder & CJ Wilson - Never Let You Go

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Song of the Day

A Day to Remember - You Had Me At Hello

-haven't listened to these guys too much but I thought they only screamed songs. Glad I was mistaken!

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Song of the Day

Ingrid Michaelson - The Way I Am

-happy 1 year anniversary, Karissa! You're more than I could've hoped for and I love you so much!

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Song of the Day

The Used - Let it Bleed

-I just really like singing along to this. Maybe not that screaming middle part... But all the rest!

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Song of the Day

Modest Mouse - Dramamine

Random prayer:
God help me to be worthy
Of the blessings you have given me

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Song of the Day

Josh Groban - You Raise Me Up (or Miss Iowas rendition of it from Miss America, lol)

Side prayer note:
God,
May I be an example of You
In all that I do
And if and when I should falter,
May I only come back stronger.


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Friday, January 13, 2012

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Song of the Day

The Wanted - Glad You Came Btw... I just won teacher of the year at the high school! So amazed and honored at that.