Author: elsims

Happy Sunday! As I write that, I was thinking this playlist should have been a gospel edition. It’s not at all 😆. But that definitely is a thought. I have a few gospel songs on repeat that I can share. Maybe next time.

This playlist includes a song that is 10 years old, another that is newly released, my absolute favorite right now, and one that is my style, but a little different. I hope you can find one that sparks joy in you when you hear it.

Leave Love Be – Brandon Williams featuring Alex Isley

Alex Isley, the daughter of Ernie Isley of The Isley Brothers, comes with her own sound. Soft, lovely. My mom tells me all my music sounds alike. I guess she has a point. I like mellow music. Music where you can hear the instruments and voices clearly. Alex’s voice is one I want to hear over and over again.

I had to research Brandon Williams because he was new to me. Brandon is a music producer from Detroit, MI. Based on his YouTube profile, he is not just a music producer but also a composer, an arranger, and a performer. Brandon received a Grammy nomination for a song he produced for Vickie Winans, How I Got Over. He arranged this song beautifully.

P.S. This video is the string session for Leave Love Be. I stumbled on it while looking for the video to include in this post. If I find this on Spotify, it will be on repeat, too.

Elevate – Nao

I went round and round trying to pick the song for this post. I have three songs I am currently playing on repeat from her new album, Jupiter. This one, Just Dive, and All of Me. Usually, we get hooked on the first verse and chorus, but the second verse sold me on this song. She says, “Love the way, we push through the stars. How you navigate, we get up so far. It’s a pleasure, babe.” I love it! My friend, Shayla, doesn’t like her voice at all. She said she sounds like a kid. Meanie 😝. I guess Nao is an acquired taste and not for everyone.

Truman – Han & Felix (Stray Kids)

I cannot stress how much this song is MY SHIT! MY SHIT! I really like K-Pop, and I have no shame in that. I feel like Stray Kids is my favorite group, so I guess that would make me a Stay (the name they use for their fandom). This particular song features just two of the eight member boy band, and one is my bias (as the kids say), Felix. I love him 😍. He is the reason why I started really getting into K-pop. His deep voice and pretty face are such an unexpected combination. Now, this song is mostly in English with just a little bit of Korean. I am trying to ease y’all in before I go full K-pop on y’all butts 😂.

Let’s Go Back – Jungle

I was at the car wash drying off my car, and the lady next to me was listening to these songs that kept grabbing my attention. I wasn’t going to ask her who it was because, you know, people don’t want to be bothered. But then I was like, fuck it. She told me who the band was, Jungle, and then proceeded to talk my ear off for a second 😆. I had heard a couple of songs by the band previously, Back on 74 and Keep Me Satisfied, that I liked. So, I just went and looked up more of their music. This one stuck. I get so happy when I hear it. It is kinda like a James Brown song, saying the same thing over and over, but I don’t care. I still haven’t found the song that made me ask her who she was listening to. It could be because I have this one on repeat.

Well, that is it for this episode. I will continue to look for more music to get hooked on and play on repeat. I hope all is as it should be for you all in this crazy world. I also hope that these playlist shines a little light into your life. Stay well and whole. Much Love 🧡 💚

Today, my friend asked me what I was passionate about. I truly couldn’t think of anything but music. I can’t imagine living without music. I can always find a song to suit any mood I’m in. I am so happy when I hear a new song and it hits a spot. I feel like I am doing a terrible job of describing something so amazing. I hope my playlists helps to get across what I can’t convey with words.

A Fool Getting Older – Full Crate featuring Luke Burr

I have not officially played this song out yet. It is one of those songs that you don’t play too many times on repeat, but every time it comes on, you have to listen to it. Luke Burr has such a distinct voice that you would recognize him on any song. I found him by way of Youtube shorts. He goes to nursing homes and sings for the seniors. That is so sweet of him 

Lil Mama – Trip Carter

I have no idea who Trip Carter is, I just know Spotify suggested this song to me and it has been on repeat. Lil Mama is a song I would love to hear with a live band. That intro with just the instruments and the Ooos let’s you know this song is going to be good. It is a fast-paced, jazzy song that I would dance to, if I could. The coordination and balance only allow for chair dancing.

Somebody – Keshi

This little dude is talking nasty and I like it 😊. Keshi’s sound is categorized as lo-fi hip hop, alternative, rnb, and pop. Seriously people, pick one. I would say lo-fi (a style of music that intentionally has imperfections and is often used as background music), describes it best. His sound is mellow and the songs just flow together well. Since I’ve listened to the whole album on repeat, I just picked a song. And why not a sexy one 😉.

Tell Me – Peter Collins

Not to be confused with Phil Collins 😆. I don’t remember exactly how I was introduced to Peter. Maybe Instagram. He has a song that is more popular than Tell Me called You Got This, which is so uplifting and beautiful. I just decided to highlight this repeat because this is how I feel. When my husband arrives, I’m going to play this song for him, Like dude, where the hell you been? I had the privilege of seeing Peter Collins at The City Winery in Atlanta. His voice is an instrument he plays well. There was a man that kept hollering out PETER! every time he did something amazing during the show. I don’t know how he didn’t laugh because everyone else was laughing.

Music is truly a universal language. It isn’t always the words you hear, it can be the melody. I listen to a lot of k-pop (Korean pop) and I can assure you, I don’t know anything that is said. But the music, melody, and dancing have you jamming along. Please let me know what songs you like and feel a connection to. Or feel free to suggest a song to me. Have a great weekend! And stay well and whole. Much Love 🧡 💚