2013 is coming to a close. So, I decided to list my favorites of the year. Music is a big part of my life. It was hard to choose my favorite projects but I think I did a good job. All of the songs have been on constant replay over here. Get into it.
*Album's* 13. Tamar "Love & War" 12. The Robert Glasper Experiment "Black Radio 2" 11. Joe Budden "No Love Lost" 10. Lorde "Pure Heroine" 09. Chrisette Michele's "Better" 08. Jhene Aiko "Sail Out" 07. The Internet "Feel Good" 06. Foreign Exchange "Love In Flying Colors" 05. TGT "Three Kings" 04. Drake "Nothing Was The Same" 03. Jay Z "Magna Carter Holy Grail" 02. Beyonce' "Beyonce'" 01. Justin Timberlake "The 20/20 Experience 1 of 2"
*R&B/Pop Song's* 13. Janelle Monae/Miguel "Primetime" 12. Ciara "Body Party" 11. Fantasia/Kelly Rowland/Missy Elliott "Without Me" 10. August Alsina/Trey Songz/Chris Brown "I Luv This Shit Remix" 09. Robert Glasper/Jill Scott "Calls" 08. Kelly Rowland/Sevyn Streeter/Eve "Gone (live performance)" 07. Jhene Aiko "Comfort Inn Ending" 06. Justin Timberlake "Spaceship Coupe" 05. John Legend "All of Me" 04. Daft Punk/Pharrell "Get Lucky" 03. Beyonce' "Blow" 02. TGT "Running Back" 01. Pharrell "Happy"
*Hip Hop Song's* 13. EVE "Grind or Die" 12. J. Cole/TLC "Crooked Smile" 11. Big Sean/Jhene Aiko/Lil Wayne "Beware" 10. Drake "Come Thru" 09. Joe Budden/Emanny "You & I" 08. Drake/Big Sean/2Chainz "All Me" 07. Wale/Tiara Thomas "Bad" 06. Jay Z "Tom Ford" 05. J. Cole/Miguel "Power Trip" 04. Drake "Worst Behavior" 03. Kendrick Lamar/Drake "Poetic Justice" 02. Kanye West "Bound 2" 01. Jay Z "F*ckwithmeyouknowigotit"
Hey guys! Just wanted to share my best viewed blogs of 2012. I love watching the numbers rise on my blogs. It truly makes this writer beyond happy. This year alone I posted 381 times! That is insane. I can't believe I did it. Ok, this is my end of the year wrap up. Get into it!!
° - My "Soul Mates" post was a huge hit. It garnered 2,179 views!
° - I fell for the lyrics of a great song. I wrote about Nikki Leonti's "The Walk" and it got 1,117 hits.
° - Karma is a topic I ponder often. I did so here and folks were reading. It was viewed 654 times.
° - Hair is a huge topic, specially for Black women. I started my natural hair journey almost 15 months ago. I wrote a review on Cantu products. It received 400 hits.
° - We are all familiar with our comfort zones. I blogged about the topic and folks were watching. 396 people to be exact.
I am beyond thankful for everyone of you for visiting my blog, reading my words and coming back. Ridiculously thankful for the readers who take the time out to comment and engage conversation. I do not know why you came but I am thankful for you. I put my heart into my words here. And, to have people embrace that brings me to tears. So, I just wanted to take the timeout to say thanks. 2012 has been a hell of a year, writing/blogging wise for me. Cannot even begin to imagine what 2013 will inspire. Happy New Year's Eve!!!
Tyrese has the voice of an angel. I've been a fan since he was singing in the back of the bus on the Coca Cola commercial. There is just something about his voice that I love. He recently released a cd entitled "Open Invitation." It included this track "Best of Me" that I'm really digging. Of course, with me it's all about the lyrics. Check it out here and enjoy.
"What a joy it is to be loved by you my most precious gift, my guardian angel I believe God sent you here to slow me down and so whatever it takes, I'mma keep you around baby.
I feel I could conquer the world with you by my side cause of your unconditional love baby that's why you bring out the best in me, cause you are the best baby. And if I had to do it again (I'll still choice you girl) You bring out the best in me, cause you are the best baby.
Baby girl your my life, and if you ever leave me I'd die cause I never ever had a love so pure. It's because of you I'm sure, and with you by my side girl we could conquer the world..."
Blessed is the person who has someone to call a friend. I never, ever take my friends for granted. that being said, I have a few best friends. They are my bestie's for different, varied reasons.
My oldest and dearest best friend is Ty. She is my first cousin, my godsister and first friend. She says she knew me before I knew me (lol) because she's 10 months and 2 days older than me. We've been each other's confidant, protector, supporter, and personal cheerleader for 30 1/2 years now. She knows me and accepts me for the woman that I am. And, vice versa. Our friendship is indeed special and unique. Many friends have come & gone but we're still here, still tight.
Then there's Chuck. We've been friends for 20 years! That's crazy! He's one of the best guys I know. Our friendship has always been based on total honesty. that's a quality & characteristic that you cannot bottle or buy. I am grateful to know him. If ever I need to talk or vent or express my concern about anything in my life, he's been a shoulder for me to lean on. I'm sure I have been the same for him.
I am so lucky to have a great group of friends...true, real friends. The ones that I can count on when the chips are down or when everything is great. I love them for that and the feelings def mutual.
