Brother Ali

An albino rapper with Soul like Otis. When Ali's career began to blossom, he began to field questions about his race. Due to his stage name (a common reference among religious communities, particularly Muslims), many writers assumed Ali was black. When questioned on the subject, Ali declined to comment however stating in his album, "The Undisputed Truth"; "they ask me if I'm black or white, I'm neither/ race is a made up thing; I don't believe in it". He then goes on to explain how black people have played a major role in his life:

"My genes tie me to those that despised me/ Made a living killing the ones that inspired me/ I ain't just talking about singing and dancing/ I was taught life and manhood by black men/ So I'm a product of that understanding/ And a small part of me feels like I am them"

Missing you

Wishing On a Star

The lyrics concern a woman longing for the return of an ex-lover so that they can resume their relationship. The original version from Rose Royce of "Wishing on a Star" was not a big hit, peaking at number fifty-two on the Billboard top 100. The versions from Jay-z, the Cover Girls and Beyonce were much more bigger hits. But this version is personally think is the nicest, Paul Weller sings this with his heart.

The best hiphop version is Masta Ace 'Beautiful' I think from all the wake up songs I had this one woke me up for more than a year. Its really 'Beautiful'.

I Forgot to be your lover

This song from William Bell used to be one of my wake-up songs. His voice and the guitar makes it a real classic. This song is sampled many times by different artist:

• Lick Dem Muthaphuckas by Brand Nubian (1993)
• One Step by Killah Priest feat. Hell Razah and Tekitha (1998)
• Sorry by Chino XL feat. Shaunta (2001)
• Growing Pains by Ludacris and Scarface feat. Lil' Fate, Shawnna and Keon Bryce (2001)
• Worst Comes to Worst by Dilated Peoples feat. Guru (2001)
• Eggsies Lament by Goldie Lookin Chain (2002)
• Put That Woman First by Jaheim (2002)
• Regarde Le Monde by Arsenik (2002)
• Tu Non Mi Rispetti by Bassi Maestro feat. Rido (2004)
• When You Need Me by Vinnie Paz feat. Apathy and Planetary (2006)
• The Bomb Combo by People Under the Stairs (2008)
• The Name by Bishop Lamont feat. Dirty Birdy, KIDA and Flii Stylz (2008)
• Espérance by Quartier Bon Son feat. Armelle (2010)
• Niemand (Was Wir Nicht Tun) by Joy Denalane (2011)

From the whole list Dilated Peoples is my favorite one, but it is by far not as good as the 'original'.

Always

Need I say more. Sam Cook sings with his soul. 'Your always on my mind'.

Bloggin

Back for some bloggin. This blog is my music jukebox, the songs that I post are songs that I like and songs that are reflection of my feelings. Music represent memories and feelings, sounds  quite personal, but I want to share these things with people like me. People who love music, people with real feelings.


I also share cool vids and pictures and occasionally my thoughts on things, but most of the time I will let the music speak for me.