Vumiko | Best4u (2009)

It’s called ‘Best4u’ and it’s unlike anything you’re prob accustomed to. Sometimes you just gotta let it out, man. And don’t you dare listen at low volume…

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Best4U

Produced, Written & Performed by Vumiko
Rap by BigMulley

Lyrics:

(verse 1)

I only want the best for you
Baby don’t you understand?

I only want the best for you
Girl you need another man

He’s playin’ tricks to mess with you
That’s somethin’ that I just can’t stand

I only want the best for you
Girl you need another man
Yeah, you do

(guitar solo)

(spoken break)

Listen
You deserve to be loved more
And you deserve to be adored
You deserve… love, more

(rap)

Give me your ears, so I can open your eyes
I’m tryin’ to make you realize, you ain’t supposed to be cryin’
(x2)

You know you deserve better love
Come on you can do better love
Ain’t no second guessin’
You come first, cuz you’re such a blessing

You deserve better love
Come on you can do better love
Ain’t no second guessin’
Spread your wings, you can have a life of heaven

(verse 2)

I only want the best for you
Baby don’t you understand?

I only want the best for you
Girl you need another man

He really don’t want love from you
Just tryin’ to get you in his bed

It’s time you do what I want you to
How can I get it thru your head?

I only want the best for you
Baby don’t you understand?

I only want the best for you
Girl you need another man
That’s right

(the release)

Feature: Minneapolis Sound Blowout

Here’s some oldskool Minneapolis-style Jams; Funk, RnB, New-Wave and Rock…can’t beat that with a skillet!

In particular, we gotta give a shout out to Mazarati’s Funk workout ‘She’s Just That Kind of Lady‘ which consists of some exceptional bass guitar and keyboard stylings.

 

Song: She’s Just That Kind of Lady
Album: Mazarati (1986)
Artist: Mazarati

 

 

 

 

 

 

Song: Vacation
Album: A.C. (1985)
Artist: Andre Cymone

 

 

 

 

 

 

Song: Can You Help Me
Album: Jesse Johnson’s Revue (1984)
Artist: Jesse Johnson

 

 

 

 

 

 

Song: Fake
Album: Hearsay (1986)
Artist: Alexander O’Neal

Michael Jackson | Money (1997)

Song: Money
Album: Blood On The Dancefloor
Artist: Michael Jackson

Yes, Michael Jackson. And no, not Billy Jean, Smooth Criminal or Remember The Time. We’re talkin Money. More specifically, one of the best tracks off his 1997 remix album ‘Blood On The Dancefloor‘.

Say what you will about MJ as a person, but as an Artist I can’t think of anyone else that can take a thought provoking topic like our lust for money and turn it into a complete Jam with pitch perfect multi-layered harmonized vocals and a chorus that’s sounds like smooth heaven.

Ne-Yo and Chris Brown; take notes..

Listen: Money

Van Hunt | The Lowest 1 Of My Desires (2008)

Song: Lowest 1 Of My Desires
Album: Popular (unreleased)
Artist: Van Hunt

Talented musician Van Hunt saw his third album ‘Popular’ go unreleased at the hands of his twisted record company. Originally scheduled for release in January 2008, Blue Note Records unexpectedly pulled the plug on the album and the Artist himself.

The naughty, bone-dry Funk of ‘Lowest 1 Of My Desires‘ and the laid-back country groove ‘Break Down Ur Door‘ were some of the unfortunate casualties of Blue Note’s decision; enjoy what they didn’t want you to hear..

Listen: Lowest 1 Of My Desires
Listen: Break Down Ur Door

Learn More: Official Site

AM | I Want Someone (2007)

Song:  I Want Someone
Album: Soul Variations
Artist: AM

Another resent discovery on iTunes. I can relate to his lyrics and the instrumentation/arrangement is spot on. Here’s a quote on him:

“…AM writes literate, emotionally balanced tunes that are infectious
without being moronic, hip without being oh so, and pop infected
without losing their edge… he is a songwriter ready to be discovered
by a wider audience, an audience interested in smart and sincere songs
that speak to the vastness of the human spirit.”

 Another song to add to the Gallery…

Listen: I Want Someone

Learn More: Official Site

Camera Obscura | If Looks Could Kill (2006)

Song: If Looks Could Kill
Album: Let’s Get Out of This Country
Artist: Camera Obscura

This is a gem of a song….catchy and beautiful…great instrumentation and a classic 60′s Motown vibe that makes me feel GOOD. I recently stumbled across this while searchin for new music in iTunes. Its got a timeless sound to it that makes you feel good and, I love the fact that you don’t find many bands sounding like this anymore.

Yes ladies n gentleman; I jam this song loud in my car. It’s true….and I recommend you do the same. 

Listen:  If Looks Could Kill

Learn More: Official Site