Sampled in Reverse: Womack & Womack - Baby I'm Scared of You

I have always loved this song. . .

1983


So whenever I hear a song that samples it, I automatically tune in. . .

2005


2008

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Remake of the Week: Am I Dreaming

I love the original version by Atlantic Starr. . .



I love this version by Xscape equally. . .

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Old Spice Body Wash Commercial

I love these commercials! LMAO!

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New Video: Eric Roberson - Still

I love this dude. . .

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New Addition to the iPod Top 25 Most Played: DJ Khaled - All I Do Is Win

Live Your Life just got added, but has been quickly booted off the chart by this song.  I gotta say - I bang it a lot. LOL!

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Sampled: Aaliyah - We Need A Resolution

It completely amazes me at the eclectic variety of music artists and producers listen to.  The creativity it took to go from the original track to this.



Listen to the whole track:

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Remake of the Week: In The Rain

You have to be of a certain age to have heard this.  Here's the original:



And here's the most popular version:

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Mike Phillips - M.P.3 (Album Sampler)

I am eagerly anticipating this release on July 27th!  Enjoy!

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New Video: Maroon 5 - Misery

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The Simple Things

Here's another little something I wrote in my spare time:

I want you to share your heat when I’m cold

I want you to look forward to me getting old


I want you to make sure my hat is on tight


I want you to make sure my shirt is buttoned up right

I want you to look into my eyes and smile


I want you to make me laugh like I’m a child


I want you to dry my tears when I cry


I want you to never say goodbye

I want you to hold my hand real tight


I want you kiss me all through the night


I want you to have eyes only for me


I want your love to set me free

I want you to clean me up when I’m a mess


I want you to tell me I look good in this dress


I want you to say “I love you” regularly


I want you to say “You’re the only one for me”

Most people think they know what they want


Looking for love in the material things


Real love is not that hard


Real love is really simple

I want you to push my hair away from my face


I want you to understand when I need my space


I want you to give me medicine when I’m sick


I want you to know exactly what makes me tick

I want you to rub my feet when they’re sore


I want you to love me even when you don’t love me anymore


I want you to forgive me when I make you mad


I want you to confide in me when you’re feeling sad

I want you to cook when I’ve had a rough day at work


I want you to tell me that I’ll be your dessert


I want you to want me in your life


I want you to ask me to be your wife

I don’t want you to provide me with money


I don’t want you to provide me with fame


I want you to give me the simple things


The simple things tell me that you love me

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Sampled in Reverse: The Emotions - Blind Alley

We're doing this post backwards.  Today we're gonna start with the original and show you who all sampled it.  This track is pretty popular.

1972

1988

1991

1992

1992

1992

1993

1993

1993

1994

1996

1996

2009

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Remake of the Week: Killing Me Softly

Roberta Flack's timeless song. . .



And then the Fugees kilt it!

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A Life Poured Out

Have you heard this song?

If you follow me on twitter, then you've seen me tweet this song multiple times. Why?

We all want to know our purpose here on earth. Some find their purpose sooner than others. We pray and ask God to show us what we're supposed to do:

Now that we're here

Here in your presence

Humbly we bow

Speak to us now

Now that we're here

Here in your presence

We're waiting to hear from you

We're open

So we say that we want to hear God and that we are open to what he has to say.  If we hear from God, we will take what he has said and apply it to our lives:

Fill us up and send us out

Did you know that God has already spoken to you and given you the talents He wants you to share with the world?  He has already "filled you up."  We spend a lot of time in denial of those talents because we want a job that will make us enough money to live the comfortable life we aspire to.  We are unwilling to sacrifice anything in order to live the life ordained for us. 

I wanna live a life poured out

Are you sharing your gifts with the world?  Whatever talent you have, be it large or small, believe that it helps someone, somewhere in the world. Your random photos may bring a smile to someone who's going through a hard time.  That randomly posted music video may inspire someone to write/produce their own song.  That recipe you shared may inspire a new family tradition.  That shoulder you offered may be the only one someone has. 

So, live your life poured out.  That's the only way we can change the world.

I'm living a life poured out.  Are you?

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New Video: Roscoe Dash - Show Out

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New Addition to the iPod Top 25 Most Played: T.I. - Live Your Life

Ever look at the Top 25 Most Played list on your iPod? It shows you what you really listen to. Ever since I started paying attention to it, I've been completely fascinated. Here's the latest addition added at spot 25.

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Sampled: India.Arie - Video

I heard this in another song recently and recognized it as a sample from India.Arie's "Video" . . .

Here's who she sampled from. . .

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Remake of the Week: Somewhere Over The Rainbow

Who can forget Judy Garland's perfomance of this song in the Wizard of Oz. . .



And then came along Patti. . .

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Black Girl's Think Tank - One Word

Snagged this from my girl Torie's blog. Feel free to ask questions or comment.


One Word



Hair – Relaxed

Your Mother – Friend

Your Father – Funny

Fave Food – Seafood

Dream Last Night – Unknown

Fave Drink – Tea

What room are you in? – Cubicle

Hobby – Creation

Fear – Lonliness

Where were you last night? – Church

Something that you aren’t – Incosiderate

Muffins – Blueberry

Wish List Item – iPad

Where you grew up – Brooklyn

What you are wearing – Clothes

Your Pet – None

Friends – Plentiful

Something you’re not wearing – Socks

Fave Store – Walmart!

Fave Color – Black

Last time you laughed – Today

Your Best Friend – Questioning

Best Place you go over and over – Walmart

Person who you email regularly – Sorors

Fave Place to Eat – Home

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New Video: R. Kelly - Sign of a Victory (Official 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Anthem)

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Sampled: Alicia Keys - Unbreakable

I really like this song. . .

Here's who she sampled from. . .

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Remake of the Week: You Put A Move On My Heart

When I first heard this song, I loved it. . .



And then there's this version that I love equally. . .

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