DJ Phaze mellows out on this one and brings you a quiet storm mix, GFM style. Check the playlist, download and feel free to share. And, if you enjoy it, hit Phaze up and let him know!
Tracklist:
The Secret Garden – Quincy Jones, Barry White, James Ingram, El DeBarge, Al B. Sure
Adore – Prince
For Your Love – Stevie Wonder
Love T.K.O – Teddy Pendergrass
The Lady In My Life – Michael Jackson
Summer Breeze – Isley Brothers
Groove With You – The Isley Brothers
Computer Love – Zapp and Roger
This Is For The Lover In You – Shalamar
Wishing On A Star – Rose Royce
Cherish – Kool & The Gang
A House is not a Home – Luther Vandross
Tonight, I Celebrate My Love – Peabo Bryson & Roberta Flack
Turn off the lights – Teddy Pendergrass
The Closer I Get To You – Roberta Flack & Pebo Bryson
Reasons – Earth, Wind & Fire
This is a celebration of the music of the Quincy Jones we know and love. Special shout out to Craig G. for blessing us with some heat and insight over top of a Quincy classic. DJ Phaze is on the mix and we hope you enjoy. You can download the mix by pressing the arrow button on the right side of the player.
The reason why we are doing this is because we hold the music of Quincy Jones in such a high regard. For more info on the upcoming project and a listing of the artists that will be featured go here. Also, after the jump take a listen to a clip of the updated version of “Secret Garden”. Some secrets you should keep to yourself.
Last week was quite the week for the remix. While I’m an advocate of creativity and stamping your own individuality to a song, I do have boundaries when it comes to certain songs. The other week I was glad to see artists coming together for the relief efforts in Haiti however the remake of “We Are the World” shouldn’t have been the song they rallied behind. I can’t say the remix didn’t have “any” hopeful moments but honestly the bad faded out the good efforts. I, like many fans, probably agree with Jay’s statement given to MTV about the remake efforts.
“I’m a fan of music. I know the plight and everything that’s going on in Haiti. … So I appreciate the efforts and everything, but We Are the World is [musically] untouchable like Thriller is untouchable. It was a valiant effort, but for me, it’s gonna be untouchable.”
Truthfully, there are some songs that just have a magic. Maybe the stars are perfectly aligned or Jupiter just happens to rise in Leo’s moon – hell, I don’t know, but they have a timeless, “Sistine Chapel” appeal to them. In this case, “We Are The World” happens to be one of those songs. Unfortunately, when you touch a song of that caliber, it can lose the magic and take an awful turn as we saw in that remake. Another song that’s been placed on the assembly line for a “spit shine” remix is (more…)
In this season of love I think it is more than appropriate to honor the birthday of one of the greatest love song singers of all time with his signature song (which happens to be one of the greatest love songs of all time). How often does that happen? Thank you Mr. Ingram for all the music, and here’s wishing you a very happy birthday! (more…)
Hola mi amigos!!!! Once again, it’s that special time of the year!! A time for lovers to come together to celebrate that funny little thing we call L’ amour. In celebration of this “unofficial” holiday, I decided to share some Grown Folks love songs. Now, please understand these songs are not in any particular order nor do they encompass all I would like to share – we’d be here forever if it did. However, they’re just a few songs to make you think about the one you love or wish to be with. (more…)
Beautiful song from James Ingram from his gospel album, Stand (In The Light), (Intering/2008). For all my fathers out there — check the lyrics!
The song is a tribute to his father who passed in 2002, who instilled in him the legacy of faith and the determination to ‘never let go‘ of God’s word.
There’s a live performance and great interview after the jump, where he discusses his faith, family and the story behind the recording of the hit song, “Yah Mo B There“. He’s been married for 35 years (35 years?!?!) and has six children. For those wondering “why a gospel album?”, here’s what he had to say:
With the release of Stand (In the Light), people have asked James, ‘if he has had a life of faith his whole life, why just make a Gospel album now? James replies that he has been writing Gospel since the early 1980s. His top hit Yah Mo B There is a song that he wrote to worship God in his own way. He wanted to praise God by His Hebrew name, but shortened it “Yah” and wanted to use modern day language. Yah Mo B There, his hit with Michael McDonald, was the most played song in 1984.
Throughout the years, James’ faith and knowledge of the Bible has grown. Earlier in his life, James says he was trying to get an understanding of the Bible. Now, he is trying to get an “overstanding.” In other words, he’s learned that there is a deeper knowledge of God than we think.”
“Secret Garden” (El DeBarge, Siedah Garrett, Quincy Jones, Rod Temperton) from the Quincy Jones, Qwest debut album (1989) Back on the Block, which epitomized bridging the gap by seamlessly fusing jazz, hip hop, pop & R&B on a star studded epic.
As we wait for her long overdue, live album and DVD (rumored), here’s a few videos to hold you over. Tamia, whose last album, Between Friends (2006) was released independently via Image Entertainment, also beautifully performed the Canadian anthem, “O Canada” last week at the NBA All Star Game. You can check it out after the jump.
“Stranger In My House” (Shep Crawford, Shae Jones) A Nu Day (Elektra/Asylum/2000).
