Eargasm Friday – Rick James “Hard to Get”

In 2003, I scored a cute, gray, ’90-something Ford Tempo that was fully loaded with a…tape deck. Thank god I worked at a music store that sold cassette tapes for a whole dollar. (Don’t judge! I was a poor college kid.) I picked up The Roots “Do You Want More,” “The Best of Maze featuring Frankie Beverly,” and “The Best of Rick James.” I played those tapes like they was going out of style (because they were) and “Hard to Get” was one of my fav tracks. It’s a fun, catchy song with the most epic hand claps ever.

Rick James simply doesn’t get enough credit. The brotha could sing, produce, play several instruments, and had a stage presence like no other. He was FUNK! Watch Rick do his thang in the awesomely 80’s video below.

Eargasm Friday – Georgia Anne Muldrow “Roses”

I smile as soon as I hear the first chords of “Roses” by Georgia Anne Muldrow. Then the beat drops and I’m overcome with joy! Muldrow has an infectious smile that somehow radiates through this song. It’s so dope that Mos Def added a verse and featured it on “The Esctatic” album. It’s absolutely timeless and I doubt it will ever lose its potency. Watch the uber cute video below!

Stop and smell the roses then {draw} them! Happy Friday, fam.

Eargasm Friday | Jada – Dilla Edition – 7evenThirty “God” feat. Laurie Walker & Erykah Badu “Telephone”

Welp, it’s Friday! Yesterday was Jada’s bday and tomorrow is J-Dilla’s bday so I’ve dubbed this weekend, Jada – Dilla weekend. With that in mind, Eargasm Friday will have a double feature – “God” by 7evenThirty feat Laurie Walker and “Telephone” by Erykah Badu. These songs mean so much to me and remind me of the lives that have inspired me the most. Blessings to those in the ancestral realm – you are my guiding light.

{peace, power, love}

Eargasm Friday – Shafiq Husayn “Cheeba” feat. Bilal

She likes it…

Shafiq Husayn, for lack of a better phrase, is that dude. With over 30 years in the industry, the roster of artists Shafiq has worked with is absolutely incredible and includes Ice-T, Erykah Badu, Thundercat, Jimetta Rose, and Bilal. I keep his 2009 solo release, Shafiq En a Free-Ka, in heavy rotation. One of my favorite tracks is “Cheeba” feat Bilal (who happens to be one of my favorite singers). The video is literally a mix of roller skating funk and Blue Note refinement. Indulge your eyes and ears below.

{peace}

Eargasm Friday – D’Angelo and the Vanguard “Another Life”

I cannot stop playing this album. I’ve tried then I think about a line, a beat, a feeling and I’m playing it all over again. After missing this brotha’s spirit for so long, I’m glad he decided to give us this project. “Black Messiah” is funk and rock and funny and quirky and sensual. I must give props to Kendra Foster who co-wrote a number of songs on this album including today’s eargasm. Enjoy this sweetness, family! {peace}

Eargasm Friday – Sly and the Family Stone “Loose Booty”

Today’s eargasm is dedicated to “Loose Booty” by Sly and the Family Stone. I’m all about Funk music and this song is too damn funky! Of course, I had to give ya’ll the Soul Train vid below. Note the brotha at 0:25 giving us all he got. I’m about to imitate his moment and enjoy this weekend! Happy Friday, fam!        {loosen yo booty}