To go with his #1 song Blurred Lines, Robin Thicke is preparing to release his Blurred Lines album. The album is set to release July 30th and features, Kendrick Lamar, Pharrell and T.I..
1. “Blurred Lines” feat. T.I. & Pharrell
2. “Take It Easy on Me”
3. “Ooo La La”
4. “Ain’t No Hat 4 That”
5. “Get in My Way”
6. “Give It 2 U” feat. Kendrick Lamar
7. “Feel Good”
8. “Go Stupid 4 U”
9. “4 the Rest of My Life”
10. “Top of the World”
11. “The Good Life”
Al Green knew how to get in a zone and perform live. In this 1978 clip, Al gets out while singing Belle.
Here is what Brandy’s new album Two Eleven will look like. Look for the album October 2.
I thought long and hard about this first installment of G.O.A.T.’s. I decided to go with a topic I know well…music. Now, I don’t play an instrument, or have formal music training…..but I can play a jukebox like nobody’s business! What I can tell you is that Marvin Gaye’s 1978 release, “Here, My Dear”…..is one of the Greatest Of All Time.
The album began as a way to pay off a divorce settlement to Gaye’s estranged wife, Anna Gordy. Marvin’s plan to pimp his talent in exchange for freedom, quickly gave way to his deeply emotional self. The result was an album that chronicled his relationship from courtship to absolution, and each dramatic scene plays out in another brilliant melody. The album did very poorly on the commercial market, according to traditional Gaye standards, but has spoken to the hearts and ears of true listeners from day one. You might think an album of this nature would be filled with bitterness; to the contrary. The album is filled with a sincerity and openness that could only be explained by a heart broken by true love. Marvin explores his pleasure, his pain, ecstacy, guilt, ultimate joy….and finally his resolve.
The lyrical quality ranges well accross the spectrum; from purely poetic, to plain talk. The vocal presentation is pure Marvin…..knee deep in his feelings. You will hear so many different critique’s of this album, that the only way to know, is to hear it for yourself. Grab yourself a glass of something smooth, open a few windows, and press play.
An absolute must for any grown folks collection. Til next time.
Ibedubl
P.S. Don’t forget to study the album art when you get your copy.
I don’t know what’s funnier, the song or the fact that a dude over 35 not named Mr. T is rocking a mohawk?!?!