What’s In Your Deck #13
My Top 5 Music Picks
As you’ve noticed, I listen to everything. My life is music without limitations. Whatever i’m feeling or going through will be reflected in my selections. Some songs will be selected off content, others on melodies, some vibes and moods or beats and vocals and others, all of the above. Some songs will be new, some will be old, some will be different, but the one thing they will all have in common is… good. When people ask me what I listen to, instead of giving them a massive list of vast variety, I simply tell them… good music! I Love Music… just as long as it’s groovin’!
Joy
1. Stevie Wonder–Talking Book
When talking about Stevie, with so many great albums in his collection, it’s hard to narrow it down to a favorite. But for a true fan, this one is always in the running. Every song on this album is a classic in my eyes. “Maybe Your Baby,” “Tuesday Heartbreak,” “You Got It Bad Girl” and “Blame it on the Sun” are a few of my favorites.
2. Isaac Hayes–Black Moses Part 1 and 2
I never understood why older woman had a thing for Isaac Hayes until I heard this album. He’s not the most physically attractive man, but this man just exudes sexuality (and the deep voice doesn’t hurt). It’s very rare for an artist to make a double album and all the songs are good. The first disc starts out with his renditions of “Never Can Say Goodbye” and ends with “Going In Circles.” The second starts with “Never Gonna Give You Up” and ends with “I’ll Never Fall In Love Again.” Although most of my favorites are remakes, he definitely makes them his own.
3. Marvin Gaye–Let’s Get It On
Although “Let’s Get It On” is the most talked about song from this album, ironically it’s my least favorite. I usually skip it and go straight to “Please Stay (Once You Go Away).” This is a very romantic and personal album where you can feel his heart. When you hear songs like “If I Die Tonight” and “Just To Keep You Satisfied,” you’ll understand.
4. Minnie Riperton–Perfect Angel
She had such an amazing voice. It’s sad she died so early in her life, but I’m glad she blessed us with this beautiful album before she left. “Loving You,” produced by her husband/producer Richard Rudolph, was the breakout song for her and although I do like that one, my favorites are “Take a Little Trip” and the title cut, “Perfect Angel.” Both were produced by Stevie Wonder who I think utilized her voice better by gradually going from her natural voice to the high, opera like notes, unlike Rudolph.
5. Carole King–Tapestry
This is just a wonderful album. From what I’m told she had albums before this one, but this was the one that made her a superstar. From the beginning with “I Feel the Earth Move,” then “So Far Away” (my personal favorite), then “It’s Too Late,” it’s easy to see why.
Bonus: Van Hunt–”Down In Hell With You”/”Seconds Of Pleasure”
When I first heard this song (and “Seconds Of Pleasure”), I listened to it over and over and over again. I can’t say the entire album is comparable, but these 2 songs made it worth it. “Down In Hell” just has a tight smooth mid-tempo groove and “Seconds” has a sexy blues vibe that’s undeniable.
Message Joy Tribble with “What’s In Your Deck” Top 5
By Joy Tribble on 8/16/2005
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posted by: mccallsgirl on 08/16/2005 at 7:15 am
funny you say that about Van Hunt. I couldn’t get into the album last year when I got it. I tried listening to it over and over again… just couldn’t get with it. So, I gave it away… recently I heard seconds of pleasure again I’m really feeling it. I wish he would have come with some real heat on the album though.
posted by: Joy Tribble on 08/16/2005 at 7:15 am
Unfortunately, I have to agree. When a friend first played the album for me, I thought it was horrible. I couldn’t believe the hype around him. But last week my co-worker had it, so I gave it another try and low and behold, I love those 2 songs! It’s one other song on the album that’s ok as well, but that’s about it!
posted by: Clippersnw on 08/16/2005 at 7:15 am
Young Jeezy- Thug Motivation 101
Marvin Gaye- What’s Going On
Donnie Hathaway- Live
Common- Be
Young Jeezy- Trap or Die
posted by: Windy on 08/16/2005 at 7:15 am
Hi Joy. My selection seems to be pretty much the same, except for a few additions!
Tupac- Makaveli
Commom- BE
Aaliyah- AALIYAH (because of her anniversary this month)
Kelis- Tasty
Dwele- Subject
Eric Roberson- The Vault Vol. 1.5
Maze- The Greatest Hits of Maze
Lenny Kravitz- Greatest Hits
R. Kelly- TP-2.Com & TP.3 Reloaded
*I’ve been feeling that Van Hunt cut “Down In Hell With You”…I heard it about 4-5 months ago and I immediately liked it…haven’t heard any of his other songs tho!*
posted by: P. Midi on 08/16/2005 at 7:15 am
J*Davey
Sa-Ra
Platinum Pied Pipers
Bugz In The Attic
Georgia Ann Muldrow
Agent K
Four Tet
Silholette Brown
60 Channels
posted by: DJ Kaleem on 08/16/2005 at 7:15 am
Ya’ll Crazy, Vanhunt’s record was off the meter from the gate. His live show was what was slacking . . .
1.) Domu - Return Of The Rogue
2.) Elmore Judd - Angel Sound
3.) Stevie Wonder Live 1973, NYC
4.) Dwight Trible - Love Is The Answer
5.) Compiled Songs for Body N Soul Vol.3
posted by: Larry Love on 08/16/2005 at 7:15 am
Hmmmmmmm… I’m rocking:
Dietrick Haddon - Lost and Found
Tonex -02
and some original stuff, to be honest… working on stuff, so listenting to it int he whip is a chance to soak it in, nahmean?
posted by: Chi-Atl on 08/16/2005 at 7:15 am
The Van Hunt album is Okay, but not the greatest.
Right now I am totally feeling the down south scene
1) Boyzndahood
2) Young Jeezy
3) Hustle and Flow
4) Mood Music: AfroMentals (this is the bomb)
5)Common
6)TI
posted by: MsBrg722 on 08/16/2005 at 7:15 am
STIMULI’s Newest Mix CD - Switch Sides
Favorite CD in a long time
FRANK SINATRA - DUETS
I am absolutely loving it.
THEY CAN’T TAKE THAT AWAY FROM ME with Natalie Cole…FIYA!
Other collabos feature…Luther, Aretha, Barbra, Gloria, Liza…and Tony Bennet
FAITH EVANS - FIRST LADY
Refreshing sound…I really like it.
KEYSHIA COLE - THE WAY IT IS
Lil Mo’ dissed her on Starr & Buc last week but I love this CD especially LOVE, I THOUGHT YOU HAD MY BACK and LOVE. The girl can SANG!
posted by: Big Vince on 08/16/2005 at 7:15 am
Right now, I’m listening to:
Frankie - My Heart Belongs To You
Jay Dee - Welcome To Detroit
Common - BE
The Foreign Exchange - Connected
Leela James - A Change Is Gonna Come
posted by: PACLUVER on 08/16/2005 at 7:15 am
KEYSHA COLE-THE WAY IT IS
MSBRG722 “LOVE” IS THE BEST TRACK ON THERE & YES SHE CAN SING
ALICIA KEYS-DIARY OF AK & SONG IN A MINOR
I COULD NEVER STOP LISTENING TO THESE!
R.KELLY-TP3
JAGGED EDGE- JE HEARTBREAK
TREY SONG- GOTTA MAKE IT
posted by: HNIC357 on 08/16/2005 at 7:15 am
I-Wayne
Common
Anything reggae/dancehall/dub
posted by: Tea H See on 08/16/2005 at 7:15 am
Alien Ant Farm - ANThology
Terimoise - Terimoise
Common - Be
Beanie Sigel - The B. Coming
Nas - Illmatic
Phil Collins - Greatest Hits
posted by: sneeks on 08/16/2005 at 7:15 am
Bar social 2 CD- just a bunch of grooves on it.
Nikka Costa- cool shit
Some ol paul wall and chamilionair- Don’t Blaaaaame us!
D-blade- dj out of flint. funny stuff, a song with donald duck getting derbed up.
mix of a bunch of stuff.
posted by: gevonneatl on 08/16/2005 at 7:15 am
Big Mike R&B Jump Off (mix cd)
Keisha Cole The Way it Is
Mary J hottest hits 1&2 (mix cd)
posted by: Neil Nice on 08/16/2005 at 7:15 am
Esthero-Wikked Lil Grrrls album: Just listen to the song We R In Need of a musical revolution and you’ll be hooked (yes, that’s R Kelly she’s dissing at the end among a few others.)
Little Brother-The Minstrel Show: So the editor at the Source just resigned because he wanted to give this album a 4.5 and David Mays and Benzino said no. shit is that good…
I Wayne- Lava Ground album: Top notch Roots & Culture music straight from yard,
Zion I-True & Livin’ album: Bay Area duo pleases hip-hop fans with meaningful lyrics and boom bap beats. sorry, no lil boozy’s or young cheezy’s here…
yea, some of us are actually sick of the ignorant down south rap running the airwaves right now, we want to hear something more than rims, hoes, murder and crack/cocaine trafficking….
AZ-A.W.O.L. album-NYC stand up. AZ promises to help put NYC hardcore rap back on the map and he makes an awesome effort. if the Premo produced “the come up” hasn’t caught your attention yet, then look out for “New York” ft. Ghostface and Raekwon. This is for those who have recently been dumbed down so much by Hot 97 and BET that they’ve forgotten the essence to all dope hip-hop is tight beats and great rhymes (yes rhymes! we still check for rhymes, just because Dipset uses the same word to make their verses rhyme, does not make them great rappers by any means…)
posted by: johnny neumatic on 08/16/2005 at 7:15 am
right now…
mary,mary-new album
frank mccomb-love stories
tierra marie-debut
best of donny hathaway
ella fitgerald-gospel hymns
posted by: PhilTittola on 08/16/2005 at 7:15 am
D-Blade
Swann - illest freestyle ever
Fifth Quarter Kings - eclectic mix
Platinum Pied Pipere - something fresh
O’ Brother Where Art Thou Soundtrack - what can I say
posted by: Ms. Bradley on 08/16/2005 at 7:15 am
1.Keyshia Cole - she can sang/Guess What? is HOT!!!!
2.Faith Evans - I love her no matter what!!
3. Destiny’s Child - Girl & Free are my favorite.
4. Common - HOT!!!!!
posted by: AmandaBlue on 08/16/2005 at 7:15 am
I did promo work for Van Hunts albumherein Europe so I had to listen to it over and over again. I am impressed with his “range” although I must admit it was all the hype around him that turned me off initially. These days I am listening to Missy Elliot’s “Cookbook…” to get into a physical/hyper mode (good to work out to) and Mariah Carey featuring Snoop and Pharell “Say something” to feel buttery and warm. As far as albums go, I am listening to 1999 by Prince for some good ole nostalgia and “Comfort Woman” by Me’shell N’degocello(?) in attempts to prolong that summer feeling. Sundays are for Al Green (just about anything) and Carmen McCrae. Peace!!!
posted by: 770Princess on 08/16/2005 at 7:15 am
I have not purchased a new CD in a MINUTE so currently in my deck:
M.I.A. - Arular
Jay-Z - The Black Album
Nina Simone - Here Comes the Sun and Mood Indigo
DJ Jamad’s Outskirts (Outkast remixes)
posted by: youngbreezy on 08/16/2005 at 7:15 am
Marvin Gay - “Sanctified Woman”
Andre 3000 - “She Lives In My Lap”
Young Hootie - “Shine”
Kelis - “Glow/Sugar Honey Iced Tea”
Prince - “Let’s Work/Soft & Wet”
I’m on some other shit right now…
posted by: The Divine Miss M on 08/16/2005 at 7:15 am
Busta Rhymes f. ODB - Where’s Your Money biggrin.gif
Dwight Trible & The Life Force Trio - Love Is The Answer
Smash Rockwell - The Rap Game
Del - Both Sides Of The Brain
Little Brother - Minstrel Show Sampler
Miss Kittin - Professional Distortion
DangerDoom - The Mouse And The Mask
The Very Best Of Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan
Michael Mc Donald - I Keep Forgettin’
Rhymefest - These Days
She Wants Revenge - These Things
Bloc Party - Silent Alarm
Murs + Slug - Felt 2: A Tribute To Lisa Bonet
Pitbull - Toma
Kurupt - Throw Back Music