This was inexplicably and immovably on my mind all of last weekend. It’s funny how that happens sometimes. It actually doesn’t sound that bad, the smoothness somewhat makes up for the cheesiness. I can’t believe it was released in 1991!
Lenny Kravitz – It ain’t over ’till it’s over:
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*Artist #642
Joey Bada$$ is a boyish rapper from Flatbush Avenue, NYC (just like The Underachievers who I posted a few weeks ago).
I really like the contrasting languid beat (previously used by Mos Def) and the rapid-fire rhymes.
Joey Bada$$:
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*Artist #641
This classic from my youth came on the radio over the weekend and I found myself singing the lyrics out loud without realising it, almost as a reflex. It just seems to have that effect on me and is certainly one of the more anthemic Britpop song I can think of.
It is taken from the 1994 classic Definitely Maybe which once upon a time took pride of place in my nascent cassette collection. How times change.
Oasis – Definitely Maybe:
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I wanted to post something mellow to match my frame of mind. I am very much looking forward to not working this week. I am going to enjoy a few quiet days before spending a few less relaxing days over the weekend in London.
I really like this track from South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela. It’s smoothness nicely contrasts the incendiary track Mahlalela which I featured a few weeks back. Also, it’s been too long since I posted any World Music.
Hugh Masekela:
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A classic slice of joyous 50’s doo wop from Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers. I played it over and over all weekend both in the jukebox in my brain and on YouTube. Additionally, it felt like an appropriate song to post on April 1st.
Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers:
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*Artist #640
This was a track from last year by Irish band Le Galaxie that I rather liked but didn’t quite get around to posting.
Le Galaxie:
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*Artist #638
A sunny early-90’s classic to combat the Arctic weather in Dublin. How great is this video?
Happy Easter to all.
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*Artist #637
Great new track from Detroit MC Black Milk. I love the gospel sounding sample. After posting Clear Soul Forces last week it seems a bit like Detroit Hip Hop is taking over the blog of late. No idea what caused this.
Black Milk:
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*Artist #636
Classic early-70’s track from funk heroes Sly and The Family Stone. It’s so smooth I almost can’t bear it!
Sly and The Family Stone:
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