Music Monday - Frank Ocean

Frank Ocean - "Eyes Like Sky"

This was unreleased until now, it comes from Channel Orange. I love it. Tell me what you think. I have included the lyrics below. 

[Verse 1]

Hell yeah

A blind boy sees a green girl
She drives a green car through a dream world
She meets up with the green club
And talks of saving the earth from itself

A blind boy
Saw a blue man
Who rides a blue bus through a nightmare
And leaves work to a blue home
Where the blue seem different
Since she’s passed away

[Chorus]

And the same boy
With sunken eyes saw me
And described
Yellow so perfectly

Said he’s watching
Watching
Watching here
With eyes like sky
Eyes like I never seen

[Verse 2]

A blind boy
Became a kind man
Who painted white lights on a canvas
He once said he didn’t write songs
‘Cause making music would be selfish
And back then he saw the flags fly
Seen them fight and divide for it
He said war is for those who can see it
but what good is a border to me yeah

[Chorus]

And the same man
With sunken eyes saw me
And described
Yellow so perfectly
Said he’s watching
Watching
Watching
With eyes like sky
Eyes like I never seen

[Verse 3]

I said I wish you could see the ocean
He said I wish you could see hope
I said have you ever seen a mountain
He said no but my faith can move those

I said I wish you could see the stars
He told me I should see love (love)

Hell yeah

[Outro]

Said he’s watching
Watching
Watching
With eyes like sky
Eyes like I never seen

All About Bilal

I'm always surprised to hear that people don't know who Bilal (Oliver) is and have never listened to his music. You may know him for his hit "Soul Sista" from the album "1st Born Second" in 2000.

Soul Sista (Album Version (Explicit))
^^^^ Listen to the album!!!!

He's not your average neo-soul / R&B artist. He has a different sound and a cool vibe that I can't get enough of. This mix by Vikter Duplaix is the best that I have ever heard and does a great job paying tribute to Bilal's eclectic style. Take a listen and enjoy. Make sure you download it to enjoy on your favorite device later.

Thanks to our friends at NPR, you can also listen to his new album, "A Love Surreal", for free: http://www.npr.org/2013/02/17/172110416/first-listen-bilal-a-love-surreal

I love the new album and I hope that if you don't know Bilal, you give his music a chance. 

Verses & Flow - Houston

I had the opportunity to attend a live poetry and music event called Verses & Flow. This show airs on TVOne and features Omari Hardwick, Javon Johnson, and recording artist Tank. Before the show, I had the chance to have some light hearted conversation with Omari and Javon.




Tank provided us with an awesome mini-concert. He had the ladies swooning and screaming.



It was a great night spent with friends and the crowd was sprinkled with celebrities including Cathy Hughes, George Daniels, LeToya Luckett, and Hollywood Al.

Music Mondays

"One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain." - Bob Marley

Today, I would like to present "This Could Be the Night" by the Foreign Exchange featuring Eric Roberson. What a great combination of artists. If you aren't familiar with these artists, please explore their music. There are so many musicians that have EXCELLENT music but can't be heard on the radio. I hope you enjoy!

Kindle Freebies

Today's FREE KINDLE BOOKS

I love free books. Here is what I downloaded today. These books will not be free for long - so download immediately if you want to read them.

Overcoming the Enemy: The Spiritual Warfare of the Believer (Six Pillars From Ephesians)

Book 6 of Six Pillars From Ephesians. This book covers the spiritual warfare of the believer, helping Christians discover the rich themes in the book of Ephesians. The studies are practical, challenging, and revealing and will empower readers to live at a new level of spiritual maturity. Students of the Word will want the complete set of six volumes.

LINK TO THE FREE KINDLE BOOK

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THE YELLOW CLUTCH SOCIETY 

The Yellow Clutch Society, opens a private door to a secret society that spins a yarn which hits every novella sweet spot: seduction, betrayal, jealousy, sex, suspense. Enter the lives of Nissi, Brittany and Sedericka as they enter a secret society that holds the key to wealth and power, but also holds a secret within the society.The Yellow Clutch Society is a twisted and goosebump-inducing tale that answers the ageless of "Does Membership really have its privileges?

LINK TO THE FREE KINDLE BOOK

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Revised and expanded edition!

Once you have digested this easy to read and easy to understand "On Target Photo Training", you will be well on the way to shooting the amazing photos of children! Ones that win photo contests!

Or bring tears to the eyes of parents... isn't that what you got into photography to do?

Within about an hour - you will not only understand all the photo theory - but you will know how to apply it as well! 

This volume of the "On Target Photo Training" series, is not just about photographing children but, various types of light and light manipulation. These are key elements that affect most every shot and that most of us will encounter on an almost daily basis.

LINK TO THE FREE KINDLE BOOK

I hope you enjoy! Happy reading. 

2013

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2013

Guess who's back? Me! 

It's been a long time. I shouldn't have left you. Without a dope blog to step to. LOL!

2012 was awesome. I am truly blessed to see another year. I am rededicating myself to a lot of things - and my blogs are on the list. I have seen and followed some new blogs. These bloggers have truly dedicated their LIVES. I'm in awe! 

Well, I don't have time for all that... but I will keep in touch. 

Chili Pepper is now three months old. She is the daughter of my other two Shih Tzu's - Chewy and China. She is so sweet and energetic. She is the perfect combination of Chewy and China as far as looks are concerned. 

My Kelli is growing up quickly! She's in the 4th grade and she is so smart. Her sense of humor is off the charts. I am grateful to have such a thoughtful and kind-hearted child.

KingLeroy is still my best friend. I am such a lucky woman. You can't tell everybody everything, so I'll just leave it at that. *wink* LOVE THIS MAN!

PHOTO SHOUT OUTS:

Until next time...

Guess Who's Back

Had a great time in Jamaica. We were on our way to Booby Cay.


Went out a few times with Kia. We always have fun.


Had to hit Essence Music Fest again this year! Chillin with Georgie & my LS Mardia.


Also rollin with my road dawg Jae Jae! That's my homie from the Chi.

I'm BAAAAAACK!!!!

More blogging to come soon. But for now, just a few pics.