What I'm listening to part 3

Hello lovelies

If there is one thing I love it's music. I think it would definitely make the 10 things I would take with me on a desert island. Even though I have quite an eclectic taste in music I hold a special place for neo- soul music. Today I will share the new music I've found and some old classics I just can't get out of mind. Enjoy.

Fred Hammond : Be Magnified

I have a lot of respect for people who dedicate their lives to using music to proclaim the word of God and be witnesses for his kingdom. It is not easy proclaiming your faith these days alot of people think your a freak or weirdo, even just by sharing a song. 

This song speaks to my soul and makes me feel closer to God. When I'm feeling down I just listen to it and God talks to me. You can really feel His amazing presences in this song.

Kem

If you haven't heard of this man then you need to check out his music. I love him , his voice is amazing and I've seen his live performances on YouTube. Lord have mercy he is good. I hope he decides to have a UK tour some day so that I can go and see him. If not then America here I come.

Ron Isely featuring Kem : My Favourite thing.

Found this son last week and I can't get it out of my mind. This is what I call real good music. The video is tasteful and the song is even more amazing. I love how their voice mesh perfectly. Whatever happened to love songs like this? 

  

Discovering Shakka. 

Sometimes I feel like I live under a rock. Here is this amazing UK based musician and I didn't know he exists. I discovered Shakka's music watching a natural hair tutorial on Fusionofcultures Youtube Channel ( she is amazing btw), she always has amazing background music.  In my defense I live in Skipton where I spend most of my time indoors coped away( I need more excitement). This man deserves a Grammy. Why aren't his songs on the top 40 UK charts? All his songs are amazing and I shall be familiarize myself with his music and next time he has a concert I will make sure I am there singing my heart out. 

Marvin Sapp : One thing

This is song makes me happy. It makes me jump up and down and simply praise God. I love the energy in this performance. One day I would love to see Him live.

SWV : So into you and TLC baby , baby, baby

I don't know , but this song has been on my mind for the last week. I keep bursting into song randomly. I love this song, it also reminds me of baby baby baby by TLC. The beats are quite similar so I just keep interchanging the lyrics and grooving to the beat.

Micasa : Jika

These guys give me life. Everything they ever make is awesome. The song and music video are on point. I Just love it and the dance move is so easy. You won't be disappointed if you check this one out. 

DJ Qness : Everything

The vocals and the beat in this song are simply amazing. Nothing more nothing less. The video is also very creative. I love the dancing and the emotion.

Jasmine Thompson

Yes the Sainsbury advert got me. I had to find the amazing person who does an original and amazing cover of Chaka Khan's Ain't nobody. If you haven't heard it already then please check her out. Love, love this.

That's it for this week folks. I loved making this post and I hope you enjoy listening to the music I've shared with you guys.

Love 

Tiwi x

what i'm listening to.

So  I haven't done one of these posts in forever. Actually to be quite honest I've done like 1 of these ever before lol. I was just looking back on some of my old blog posts and I decided to do another What I'm listening to these days.

I thought I'd share 2 songs that have been in my Spirit first. One is called Desperate People  by Micah Stampley and the other is called I give myself away by William McDowell.

So I just got back from Singapore and on the plane I wanted to listen to some music to relax me. You see , I hate flying the turbulence freaks me out. On my journey back I rediscovered some music (in the form of the Michael Jackson Thriller album)  and discovered Alica Keyz new album Girl On fire ( I think it's called that not sure).Alicia's album is from the heart, I could feel it, all the songs are beautiful.

Listen to it believe me when I say you won't be disappointed.

This album has so many good memories for me. I'd forgotten about the song the girl is mine. I know all the words and  I sang along to it. And the song PYT always made me feel so beautiful and special even when I didn't love myself all the much.

The next song is by Justin Timberlake. One of my best friends posted it on my wall and I just love it. JT coming back with some good music . The song 'That girl' is very soulful and kind of reminds me of his Senorita hey days.

Fantasia has pleasantly surprised me. I love her new look and her new single. She sample 'night shift' by the Commodores for this new single and I must say she did the beat justice. The 1920s/30s flapper girl look throughout the video was on point and the leading man was a good choice in my opinion.

Another love song by one of my personal favorites  Chrisette Michele. This woman grows with me. She has a song for every event in my life lol. A couple of  forevers is a beautiful song about being in love ( no i' m not in love yet) But when I am this will be one of my songs.

Chris Brown's new song Fine China, is beautiful. I love love love it.

Eve is back and I love her new single. It's very inspiring and different from what you usually hear in Hip Hop these days. ( I am not even a hip hop fan and I love this song)

Now I'm going to take you guys to the mother land. Lately I have been loving Liquid deep and dj Kent, Big nuz and DJ Ganyani and Khona by Mafikizolo. If you have never listend to South African music then prepare to be delighted.

Liquid deep and DJ Kent on top of the world is a beautiful song. I love it. It's about being in love. 

Big Nuz, DJ Ganyani  and Mlu

 The beat is awesome. I love this song, the video is cool too especially Mlu's gold teeth ( lol) 

Mafikizolo doing what they do best. This song is awesome and makes you want to dance.

Tear gas Jabula song is awesome. I love everything about it.

World meet my new loves the Soil. This song is beautiful and all about love once again :D.

Let this song speak for itself ( besides that I'm tired of describing stuff lol) 

I've also been listening to a future superstar in the making and a good friend of mine Lando. This girl can sing, she is a talented artist and true to her craft. She has two songs out at the moment and I thought I should share her beautiful voice with you guys. 

And to end with I found another Calvin Richardson song 'True love' This song is beautiful. I love it

I hope you like my installment of what I'm listening too. If you guys have any suggestions on good music you think I'd like then please feel free to share. As you can tell from this post I am into all kinds of music.

Have a lovely day and stay inspired. 

Tiwi

x

What I am listening to

Hello beautiful people. It's friday today . Now I know most of you are jumping for joy, I'm curling up in a ball and wondering what I'm going to do with myself. These days I am soooo busy and I feel so overwhelmed. I'm in my final year of uni and not loving the work load :(

Despite the doom and gloom,  music is still keeping me sane and I just thought I should share with you guys what I'm loving at the moment.

1) When I was in Swaziland on holiday. Channel O introduced me to an awesome band called The Muffinz. I am hooked to their music. It's refreshing so refreshing I will buy their album and I want the CD not to buy it online. This is how much I love thier music. I'll share 2 of their music videos :

 

this song is called 'the ghetto' and I love the message.

 

The second song is called ' Have you head'.

 

2) Not only do I love Solange's style and hair. I've always loved her music. I think she is under rated. I love her new song ' Losing you'. The song is not only refreshing the video is beautiful. It was shot in Capetown ( yay Africa). Check it out:

 

3) I found out about this next song, while blog stalking. Wynter Gordon's take on Hugh Musakela's Stimela. I'm in two minds about her version. I love it because it's african inspired however the chorus which is in zulu isn't done very well. (I'm not good at being a critic)... I still love her version don't get me wrong.  The video is awesome as well.I will put up Wynter's version and the original

 

 

 

4) Lately I've been rediscovering neo soul. I don't know what it is about that genre of music but it just soothes me . I could go on and on about it. Lately I've been into India Arie, Calvin Richardson and Anthony Davids. If you haven't listened to any of these musicians prepare to be entertained. i'll start with India Arie. I found this documentary she did in Brazil where she basically performed her songs live in different places.

 

 

 

 

 

Calvin Richardson. If you have watched 'Deliver us from Eva' then you will have heard the song 'more than a woman' . I love this man's music. I just wish more people would listen to it.

I will let you discover the rest of Calvin's music on your own ;). He's music is beautiful and I would encourage you to explore it.

 

 

 

Anthony Davids. One time back up singer for India Arie. He's music is simply beautiful. I love the way he sings about love. I will share a few of his songs.

I love how this video expresses love and marriage. It's beautiful.

 

 

Listen to this song. This is simply about when a man sees a beautiful lady in a club. This is a refreshing take on this particular expierence. Very sensual

 

6) This next song is by Mary J Blidge and is offically my feel good song. 'Just fine'

 

7) I literally saw this today. It's a new song by Emeli Sande and Labrinth called ' beneath your beauty'. I love it

 

Last but not least I've been listening to alot of gospel music. It is very motivational for me personally and it helps me with worship and praise. Here are a few inspiring songs

Kirk franklin : Declaration

 

James Fortune and Fiya : I believe

 

Marvin Sapp : You are God Alone

 

Fred Hammond: No Weapon

Welll that's all for today folks. I hope you enjoy this post. Let me know what you think. Have a lovely weekend.

Love and happiness

Tiwi x