Thursday, April 30, 2009

Soul Confirmation of the Day: This Too Shall Pass


This is how we feel today....

India.Arie's "This Too Shall Pass"

I've achieved so much in life,
but I'm an amateur in love
My bank account is doing just fine
but my emotions are bankrupt


My body is nice and strong
but my heart is in a million pieces
When the sun is shining so am I
but when night falls, so do my tears


Sometimes the beat is so loud in my heart
that I can barely tell our voices apart
Sometimes the fear is so loud in my head
that I can barely hear what God says


but then I hear a whisper that this too shall pass
I hear the angels whisper that this too shall pass
my ancestors whisper that this day will one day be the past
so I walk in faith that this too shall pass


The one that loved me the most
turned around and hurt me the worst
Been doing my best to move on
but the pain just keeps singing me songs


My head and my heart are at war
cause love ain't happening the way I want it
Feel like I'm about to break down
can't hear the light at the end of the tunnel
is when I pray for healing in my heart
to be put back together what is torn apart
and I pray for quiet in my head
that I can hear clearly what GOD says
but then I hear a whisper that this too shall pass
I hear the angels whisper that this too shall pass
my ancestors whisper that this day will one day be the past
so I walk in faith that this too shall pass

All of a sudden I realized
that it only hurts worst to fight it
So I embrace my shadow and hold on to the morning light

this too shall pass...

I hear the angels whisper that trouble don't have to last always
I hear the angels whisper even the day after tomorrow will one day be yesterday
I hear my angels whisper
I hear my angels whisper
this too shall pass


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Friday, April 17, 2009

Introducing: Electrik Red!!!!!!!




This newest group Electrik Red has really caught our attention. We figured we would introduce them to our readers.

The group was founded by The Dream and are currently signed to DefJam Records. The two songs released by the group are "Friend Lover" and "So Good", the latter is our favorite.

We are intrigued that the ladies are highly provocative with their lyrics, are not afraid to use explicative and seem to have claimed their femininity.

Their debut album "How To Be A Lady" will be released on May 26 and we will be sure to grab it up from Target ($9.99 - Yes Lord!).

Check out "So Good":

Saturday, April 4, 2009

The Wound Is Still Open: Martin Luther King 41 Years After The Assasination...

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr
January 15, 1929 - April 04, 1968


"Well, I don't know what will happen now. We've got some difficult days ahead. But it doesn't matter with me now. Because I've been to the mountaintop. And I don't mind. Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. But I'm not concerned about that now. I just want to do God's will. And He's allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I've looked over. And I've seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the promised land. And I'm happy, tonight. I'm not worried about anything. I'm not fearing any man. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord." -Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (excerpt from final speech)




Listen to his last speech. "I've Been to the Mountaintop!"

WOW! What A Man!


Thursday, April 2, 2009

5 Reasons We Love Prince




If it weren't for the great Whitney Houston, Prince would assuredly be our favorite artist of all time. He has the 5 elements which make a true musical genius (Musicianship, Lyrics, Individuality, Variance, and Swagger) ... besides, he's timeless.

Each of the following 5 songs demonstrates a different element which makes-up The Prince. Enjoy the videos.


Musicianship - "Black Sweat"



Lyrics - "Adore"



Individuality - "Thieves In The Temple"



Variance - "Most Beautiful Girl In The World"




Swagger - "Darling Nikki"