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Music To My Ears

2/23/2015

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Why Jimi Hendrix? Because Jimi Hendrix. This man was a genius and a legend in his brief time here on this planet. As part of the "27 club", he made his mark on the world and was gone almost as soon as he came. He exhibited an INSANE amount of talent for one person. And I LOVE it when we see black folks doing some of everything. He was one of the gods of electric guitar. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pomuC6QP3Vs
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The Exceptional

2/20/2015

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This friend shout out is VERY special to me. It's from my own personal archives as my first, and only, garage band experience. LOL Adrian Younge and Loren Oden allowed me to join their band when I first moved to LA and we had some INCREDIBLE times. Some of those moments became the soundtrack for the movie "Black Dynamite" (which I was in and sang on the soundtrack to). And that music eventually lead to the current configuration of the band "Venice Dawn". This song is one that I performed and arranged background vocals for. In hindsight, these were some of the best times of my life! Love you guys. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZHgvCQU6G8
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TJ's Tips #7

2/17/2015

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This body care ‪#‎TJT‬ is absolutely unbelievable, but it works. My father mentioned to me that witch hazel, the old fashioned liquid that nobody really knows what to do with or where it came from, can be used as a deodorant. It naturally kills bacteria. I wouldn't say that it can be trusted if you're out for a long day. But it's definitely one that can be added to your rotation of deodorants, so that you're not constantly relying on antiperspirants that contain Aluminum chloride (which has been found to cause cancer). Maybe this is what you use when you're staying home for the day :-). Application: pour into a spray bottle and spritz
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Music To My Ears

2/16/2015

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This is another song from the "Breaking Bad" files. What you may not know about me is that I'm an absolute FANATIC of black music from the 50's. And this sounds so authentically like it, that I was in awe when I found out it wasn't made back then. The artist is named Darondo and the album is called "Let My People Go". Get you some! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZqQT5904_U
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The Exceptional

2/13/2015

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Muhammad Ayers is one of the only living triple threats I know. But, unlike a lot of folks claiming that title these days, he’s exceptional at all 3. He’s an accomplished, skilled and gifted singer (back and foreground), songwriter (for The Isley Brothers, Black Radio 2 {both the Bilal/Sullivan AND Faith Evans songs}, and many many more) and thespian (that’s actor for ya’ll who don’t know). He’s toured with Tyler Perry plays, has done great work on TV and is currently touring with the National Broadway touring cast of “The Book of Mormon”. His albums “F.R.E.D.” and “26” are available everywhere (including Spotify). Facebook Fan Page: Muhammad Ayers Instagram: @M_Ayers13
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Tj's Tips #6

2/10/2015

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Here's a #TJT I personally use every time I learn music: Listen to the song and hand write the lyrics phrase by phrase. STOP LOOKING UP THE LYRICS ONLINE! Doing this cements the song in your brain. Once you've completed it, go back and do it again. If you want to double check the online lyrics or use them as a lyric sheet later, be my guest. But the initial time you look at the lyrics, they should be written by you.
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Music To My Ears

2/9/2015

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Ok so I have a tendency to be late, or "sleep" as the kids say, on certain songs or artists. Gnarls Barkley was one of those artists Now, in my defense, I knew about Cee Lo Green from his Goodie Mobb days, so I wasn't sleep on him. But I didn't get "Crazy" when I first heard it or saw the video. So... I slippin. I'll openly admit it now. LOL Thankfully, this song popped up in one of my favorite TV series' of all time, "Breaking Bad". It was so beautiful and perfect for the scene, that I was IN LOVE immediately. You were right, @Loren Oden. Now shut up. LOLOLOL Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLbE6aHjF7g
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The Exceptional

2/6/2015

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Tone Trezure’s a.k.a. Latonya Givens’ “Don’t Hang Up The Phone” hit me square in the center of my forehead as I watched a web series on YouTube.  Her rich contralto is soothing and at times, edgy too.  The song, from her album “My Destiny” is an all-day repeat (which means every time it comes on I have to hear it 5 or more times after that LOL).  Which lead to me listening to the entire album for days.  She’s one of the voices that inspires me to no end.  She’s worked with hip hop/rap royalty: Snoop, Xzibit, Erykah Badu, Pharoah Monche, Bilal, Kurupt, Terrace Martin, Rick Ross, Denaun Porter, Rah Diggah, Clavin Richardson and the Great Quincy Jones (So CLEARLY, I’m late).  She’s now working with Jay Electronica and featured on music on his Soundcloud and Youtube pages.  I just need for her to make more music so I can keep listening to it 8 times in a row.  Soundcloud: tonetrezure or Jay Electronica: @Jay Electronica    Facebook Fan Page:  Tone Trezure.  She’s hard to find but AS SOON as anything new happens with her, I’ll DEFINITELY report it!  Here’s my song!!!   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmH4Tbcqss8
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TJ'S Tips #5

2/3/2015

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Here's a little #TJT for my sensitive/acne prone skin people (like myself): Be careful of body care products that have dyes and perfumes.  They can come from ANY chemical they choose.  and the beauty industry is NOT regulated OR monitored by anyone.  So you have to be a careful consumer.   I recently found out that some red dyes are made with crushed up bugs.... literally.

Look for soaps and lotions that are cream or white colored.  Personally, I use Dr. Bronner's soap on EVERYTHING (they're fair trade and certified organic)  and I'm a fan of Aveeno, considering they pay attention to people with skin sensitivities

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MUSIC tO mY eARS

2/2/2015

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So I just found out that this song was the inspiration for one of my favorite songs EVER (which shall be shared in a later post).  This is another "picnic in the park" song. It just feels good goin down.  This is by one of the best rappers to ever do it, featuring one of my top 3 favorite singers of all time, Bilal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_U2PnJZq0TM
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