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Chaka Khan: NPR Tiny Desk Concert
NPR Music, announced for June their Black Music Month programming will include, all women artists. Some ladies featured so far were Brittney Spencer, Tems, Kierra Sheard, Meshell Ndegeocello, Tierra Whack, Lakecia Benjamin, and the Legendary Chaka Khan. As is NPR Tiny Desk standard the performances have all been phenomenal and from various genres. However, what is most enjoyable about watching Chaka Khan’s set, is it was clear from the moment the first song, “Tell Me Something Good”, started we were going to experience what it feels like to stay in the pocket and just groove. By the time the second song, “What Cha’ Gonna Do for Me”, started it was a full-blown sing along. Which brought up pleasant joyful memories, like family reunions, holiday gatherings, cookouts and spending time with loved ones.
Jungle
Volcano - A Motion Picture By Jungle
That song! That Video! The Classic Boy Meets Girl Rom Com Story! The Dancers! The Choreography! The Exuberance! The Thrill! The Pure Genius of It All!
Jungle had us all wanting to go- Back on 74!
Volcano, A Motion Picture By Jungle is truly a joyful Experience which brings out the music, dance, theatric and artistry lover in us all.
We ♥️ Jungle!
Truth or Dare (Official Visualizer)
In summer 2003, Tyla Laura Seethal, who hails from South Africa, had people all over the world shaking our bumbum's (successfully or unsucscessfully) while attempting to pour water from a bottle on our backsides. Though some TikTok's of this were downright hilarious, The Water Dance Challenge, did what it needed to do and introduced us to possibly the next global sensation, who goes by only one name- Tyla! In her video- Truth or Dare, Tyla is giving major late '99 early 2000 vibes.
Wild Horses (Official Lyric Video)
Everything Fana Hues puts out is elevated and purposeful. Her voice is calm & soothing, her lyrics are poetry. Fana's music is refreshing. She is an artist who doesn't simplify or water down her message or vision and yet is uniquely relatable all the same.
Tiwa Savage ft. Brandy
Somebody's Son
Two beautiful talented women, Queens in their own right. Shoutout to Brandy's new show Queens! Catchy lyrics, rhythmic beat, cute message, positive black male imagery, and Melanin popping! Nice song to listen to and enjoyable video to watch.
Adele
Easy On Me
Just preparing for Adele's epic album release.
Also making sure to have the starter pack for the listening party (of one) complete cause Adele said its gonna be full of heartbreak songs 💔
Tissues, Wine and Dark Chocolate.
Erick the Architect
Self Made
In the words of the artist: "Gotta pay attention, this a hustle, not a trap. This is for my homeys that are broken but adapt. Times are hard of course but shit is different when you black. While all the haters doubt you, baby, look at where we at!" This song is on repeat because like a layer cake I am still processing its depth. The Philly in me says, "This Jawn is Fire!"
Alicia Keys feat. SiR
Three Hour Drive
Alicia Keys and SiR performing, Three Hour Drive, from her latest self-titled album Alicia, is simply Perfection.
Lianne La Havas
Bittersweet
With such a beautiful crisp and soul-full voice, Lianne's music is like inhaling and then exhaling breaths of fresh air.
Common
Good Morning Love
Common has a flow so flawless you already know whatever he does is gonna have excellence stamped all over it. Just sit back listen & enjoy again and again and again..