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From the critically acclaimed, “The Shining” by J Dilla. This video features Common, Will.I.Am (Black Eyed Peas), Black Thought (Roots), Frank N Dank, Talib Kweli, and Dilla’s young brother John as the MC.
Mrs. Yancey, Dilla’s mama, makes a brief cameo as well.
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From the 1982 Temptations “Reunion” album and from Rick James “Throwin Down” album.
Temptations
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These are just a few of my many favorite jams.
In order:
Maxwell– Ascension (Don’t Ever Wonder)
Musiq Soulchild– Just Friends (Sunny)
Amel Larrieux– Get Up
Bilal– Love It
Angie Stone– No More Rain (In This Cloud)
Kem– Find Your Way (Back In My Life)
Floetry– Floetic
Jill Scott– The Way
Erykah Badu– On & On
Zhane– Crush
India.Arie– Video
Kindred The Family Soul– Far Away
The ROOTS– Break You Off
Erykah Badu– The Other Side Of The Game
Ledisi– Alright
Floetry– Say Yes
Zapp Mama feat. Erykah Badu– Bandy Bandy
It was the third of september
That day I’ll always remember, yes I will
’cause that was the day that my daddy died
Never had a chance to see him, no
Never heard nothing but bad things about him
Mama, I’m depending on you to tell me the truth
Mama just hung her head and said
[chorus]
“papa was a rollin’ stone
Wherever he laid his hat was his home
And when he died
All he left us was alone”
[repeat]
Hey, mama, is it true what they say
That papa never worked aday in his life
Some bad talk going around sayin’
Papa had three outside children
And another wife
That ain’t right
Heard some talk about papa and his storefront
Preachin’
Talkin’ about saving souls and all the time
Leachin’
And dealing in dirt
Stealin’ in the name of the Lord
But mama she just said
[chorus]
Say I heard my papa was a jack of all trades
Is that what papa sent to an early grave?
Folks say papa would beg, borrow or steal just
To pay his bills
Hey, mama, folks say papa was never much in thinkin’
Spent most of his time chasin’ women and drinkin’
But mother, I’m depending on you
To tell me the truth
But my mama she just said
From Richmond, Virginia, Alexis Nicole is a Soul singer/songwriter who has always had an unwavering passion for music. . At the tender age of two, she began singing in church. With a natural affinity for instruments, she learned to play the piano on her own while still in high school. Inspired by artists such as Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Monica, India Arie, and Alicia Keys, Alexis Nicole mixes the soulful sounds of gospel, rhythm and blues, and neo soul to create her own. As a recent graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, Alexis Nicole has studied and received her degree in music business; equipping her with recording engineering techniques, music theory skills, and more. Her first independent album entitled, Im Here, was released in 2008, and her sophomore album Loves Last Stand was released at the end of 2009. Alexis Nicole’s newest single Infatuation is currently in rotation in Virginia, Tennessee, Alabama, Ohio, and as far as the UK. Alexis has performed all over the South & East Coast, and when afforded the opportunity of sharing the stage with Kindred the Family Soul, she was told, You have the talent; just never stop singing. Alexis Nicole has adhered to this advice and continues to be an innovative artist who will always share her gift with the world.
