Song Of The Day: Bebe and Cece Winans & Mavis Staples - I'll Take You There

Cece and Bebe Winans, Looking good as always.

 This song is simply out of this world, each time I listen to it, I feel different, I actually spent a whole day listening to only this music, I never got tired of it.

 I actually have no idea what genre of music to classify it as, probably "Heavenly Music". Although I do know that music in Heaven will surely sound greater than that, after all, it's God who'll put that in our mouth.

 If Music is an anti-depressant, then this is the peak of it all, It surely is an enhancer, as well as being addictive. It's simply crazy, Christian, Cool, Creative Masterpiece, I just don't know what to say.

 I can remember listening to it as a little kid, and being enchanted by it, getting caught up in it, and repeating the chorus non-stop, and not knowing the lyrics perfectly but enjoying it non the less.

 Bebe, Cece and Mavis simply killed it. Their voice was soothing, the lyrics is insightful, the tempo is just perfect, I've actually run out of words to describe it. 

 Just so I don't kill your appetite for it, I'll step away and allow You enjoy the song Yourself.

Don't forget, "I'll take You there".

Bebe and Cece Winans & Mavis Staples - I'll Take You There (Video)

Bebe and Cece Winans & Mavis Staples - I'll Take You There (Live Performance)

Bebe and Cece Winans & Mavis Staples - I'll Take You There (Lyrics)

Song Of The Day: Djinee - Overkilling

One of the Coolest album arts I've ever seen from Nigeria.

  This song is simply crazy, it is a perfect display of creativity at it's best. Djinee simply had to be "In the Zone" to do a song of this quality.
 I can't remember when this song was released, (and I'm not going to google it) but I can vividly remember that I loved it right from the first time I heard it. Actually, almost everyone who heard it for the first time in my presence, or told me about their first experience with it, Loved it at the first hearing.
 I think this song did win a lot of awards, especially when the video came it. It was very different from other Nigerian music videos, with the creative use of composition and animation by those Mex guys. The video did compliment the song, taking it to new heights and unparalleled level of popularity as well as acceptance.
 The song is all about a former "Bad Boy" who is repentant of His past, has changed for the better, and is giving out a word of advice to His hearers.
 A parting line from the song, (as well as one of my favorite.) "Don't spend Your life to buy money, cos You can't spend money to buy life."

Djinee - Overkilling (Video)

Djinee - Overkilling (Audio)

Djinee - Overkilling (Lyrics)

Song Of The Day: Taylor Swift - You're Not Sorry

 This is just the right song to dump an ex with. I don't know what might have inspired Taylor Swift to write this song, (I heard she mostly use the experiences of her friends) but if I ever have to break up with any girl, I'll try very much to call in on a radio program, ask them to play this song in commemoration of my ended relationship, and dedicate the song to my Ex.

 But it's a beautifully great piece of Music, Nice lyrics, and If I'm asked to rate it, I'll give it a 10/10.

 But if she actually wrote this song after a guy broke up with her, I'm really sorry for such a fellow, and let this serve as a warning to Him, Whenever He sees me, He'd better run, because I will "treat His fuck-up."

Taylor Swift - You're Not Sorry (Video)

Taylor Swift - You're Not Sorry (Lyrics)

Song Of The Day: Tinie Tempah and Kelly Rowland - Invincible

They actually Look Cute together

  This is one Big song, It crosses different genre of Music, and combines the necessary to make it a great song in an almost perfect manner.

 Kelly Rowland selflessly give us her luscious voice, while Tinie Tempah takes it to a more serenading level. It's a nice song I'll recommend it for anyone who intends to win the love of he/her intended Lover.

 It's a very deep and insightful song, rich in lyrical content, and just the nice stuff to put you in a lovey-dovey mode.

Tinie Tempah and Kelly Rowland - Invincible (Video)

Tinie Tempah and Kelly Rowland - Invincible (Audio)

Tinie Tempah and Kelly Rowland - Invincible (Lyrics)

Word For The Day: 08-May-2012

Publilius Syrus

 





No man is Happy, unless He believes He is.
 - Publilius Syrus

Song Of The Day: DJ Ironik - Stay With Me

The dude is also Handsome by the way

 If You've at any point heard that Westlife Song,
"Stay with Me,
Don't fall asleep too soon,
The Angels can wait for a moment, etc, etc."
 And if You in anyway have a love for Hip-Hop, then this is the song for You. Although if You are not a Hip-Hop head, You are still gonna love it.
 I sometime find it difficult to listen deeply to a song, but I'll still want to listen to something that sounds deep and familiar at the same time, at such moments, This song comes to my mind, and puts my mind to rest.
 It sure is a great song for deep thinking, reminiscing, inspiration, and preparation for a Big day.
Feel free to check the song out via the link provided below.

DJ Ironik - Stay With Me (Unofficial Video)

DJ Ironik - Stay With Me (YouTube link for Lyrics and Audio)

DJ Ironik - Stay With Me (Lyrics)

Song Of The Day: Taylor Swift - Forever and Always (Piano Version)

Tell Me She's not Beautiful, and I might just Punch You in the Face.

 This Song will easily make it into a chart of my all time favorite Songs, this is despite the fact that I actually heard it very recently.
 It's a music of a undying Love a girl has for a boy. Interestingly, I can partially relate with it, because right now, I'm searching for love, and I'm in a big fix, as I'm caught up in a love triangle. (I'll talk more about it in my next post coming up in a few minutes hours.)
 The first/original version of this song sounds really great, but after removing all the other musical instrument, and singing the song accompanied by only a piano, the level of greatness of the song is only taken to a new and higher level.
 As a side-note, I'll say this is one lovely piece of music, from a very beautiful girl.
 Join me and enjoy the song, as I proceed on a quest to find a love that's gonna last me "Forever and Always".

Forever and Always "Piano Version" (Audio with Slide Show)

Forever and Always "Piano Version" (Audio from Myspace)

Forever and Always "Piano Version" (Lyrics)

Good News in Bad Times

Thanks to Good News, I can Laugh at My Troubles

 There are somethings in nature that just cannot be explained. But in the midst of all the unexplainable contrast we see in Nature, I've come to make a wonderful discovery.
 When I make a decision to sacrifice something in the present, to take care of the future, it sometimes seems risky, foolish, and overtly dangerous. Last year October, I and a couple of friends decided to go into a joint venture, we were to pool together our resources to cover the expense of this little business. This is despite the fact that none of us had any experience setting up or running a business, but we all shared the passion.
 Between October 2011 and today, we've raised and spent more than we thought any of us could possibly imagine. Due to some unforeseen circumstances, we have still not completed the setting up of this business, and this has put a big financial burden on Me, as I happen to be at the center of this activity.
 Thanks to this set back, the last three months for me has been a big nightmare, as I'm faced with uncertainties everyday, as well as frustration, anger, disappointment and despair. But I never regret any action I take, so I just wake up everyday put down the cares of the previous day, and continue with my daily life.
 But the month of April was filled with pleasant surprises for me, as I was privileged to have more reasons to smile, On the first day of the month, A very close friend of mine, (more like my sister than a friend) had a beautiful baby girl. This filled me with Joy and Gladness, as this proved to be a very good tiding, in the midst of a trying time. Then in the middle of the month, another friend of mine had a wonderful baby boy, making me happier, and giving me more reason to continue with my struggle, and making me more of a happy man.
 Every morning, I wake up to this gloomy world, and remember this beautiful children, and my face is lit with a great smile, as I realize that there is a silver lining at the end of every cloudy sky.
 To everyone out there who is going through difficult times,  just take a few minutes to look around you, and I'm sure you'll find a reason to smile, it might seem like a very little or silly reason, but just enjoy that moment and smile, because "Tough times don't last, but Tough people do".
 God bless and strengthen You.

Song Of The Day: Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World

 I heard this song for the first time on a movie. I noticed it but couldn't get the title during the credits. A few weeks later, I heard it for the second time on a friends system, but it was used on theater performance, so I couldn't get a clean audio.
 A few months later, I got it on a compilation of great love songs. And each time I listen to it, I just can't help but have this feeling of Hope, Love, Uplifted Spirit, Happiness, Satisfaction, and Appreciation for Nature.
 Hopefully, This is going to be one of the first songs I'll teach my children, because it is sure to make anyone love music, and appreciate life. Irrespective of age, color, race, religion or gender.
 Thanks to this song, I can now appreciate the little things of life, and think to myself, "What a Wonderful World."

Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World (Audio)

Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World (Video, Live Performance)

Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World (Lyrics)

Is It Worth It?

Is It Worth It?

To me, this is one of the most important question anyone and everyone should ask himself before taking any action, or decision.
Most times, what we benefit from what we do is not worth the price we paid for it, and we only realize this after paying the price (But in Life, the price we pay for our actions are non refundable).
From the moment we are born, we are made to realize that life is a race, and only the tough survive, and in the process of building up our toughness, dexterity, experience and ultimately success, we build and destroy relationship with different people, making contacts as well as losing some, but each relationship is unique in it's own way.
There is family, friends, business partnership, playmates, school and classmates, co-workers, spouses, and many other relationship. Although most people will not stay permanently in our life, The mistake most people make is not realizing who was meant to be permanent or temporal in their lives. We sell out those that were meant to be permanent, and keep those that are meant to be temporal, and only realize our mistake late in life, when it is almost impossible to correct this.
To me, Family is the most important relationship, from your parents and siblings, to your spouse, then your children, and friends. This people should never be sacrificed in your quest for success, because when you fall, they are meant to be there to catch you. But when you push them away, they'll have no room to be by your side and give you the necessary support.
Finally, if at any time you realize that you might have pushed away your family, or true friends, never feel ashamed to apologize to them (Preferably in person, and not on phone or email).
Never forget this, Your relationship with people will one day prove to be your most valuable possession.