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5/30/2010

SEXYBLACK'S RANDOM ACTS PLAYLIST BREAKDOWN -- Gentleman Edition (for the ladies...)


This one is especially for the ladies... The gentlemen above have provided some of the best songs EVER.  And this is a collection of some of my favorites, along with some songs that sing to the undeniable force that is Woman.  Enjoy the new RANDOM ACTS, and then go commit some of your own...

  • Say Something by Chris Brown -- Apparently Chris has some things to get off his chest.  This is his version off his Valentine's Day Mixtape gift for the ladies.
  • Fall Again by Glenn Lewis -- This is definitely in my top 10 (maybe 5) of all time favorite love songs.  Everytime I hear this song, I get lost in the lyrics.  "I wanna spend time til it ends, I wanna fall with you again."  Not too shabby for a Canadian.  If you've ever seen Jennifer Lopez's Maid In Manhattan, then you've seen Glenn sing this in his one and only appearance in a major motion picture.  There is a version out there with vocals by none other than Michael Jackson, as this song is rumoured to be a song that was supposed to be on Invincible but got cut.  WTF?  Guess what, Glenn's version is better.
  • There For Me by R.L. -- Here he comes again, but this time, with the best track (I think) he's ever done.  This appeared on his one and only solo album about 5 or 6 years ago.  It will always be a favorite.  Instant Classic.
  • Secret Garden by Usher feat. Robin Thicke -- This is a B-side from Raymond v. Raymond only released in Europe.  Not sure why, that album could've used another slow jam instead of OMG.  This is a classic remake of THE Quincy Jones joint that features Al B. Sure, Barry White, El Debarge & James Ingram.  In Usher's extended version of this song, featuring his friend Robin Thicke, if you listen closely near the end, Usher and Robin adlib over the original vocals by the four gentlemen.  One thing I know, ALL women love this song.
  • Let Me Be The One by Intro -- This trio stormed the scene shortly after Jodeci did.  They had a HUGE underground following due to their amazing new sound featured on their self-titled debut.  They had one more album after that and then they lost their founding member, Kenny Greene.  It's too bad, they had the vocals and the potential to bring us some serious classics.
  • She Will Be Loved (Live) by Maroon 5 -- Maroon 5 stormed the scene a few years ago with their "Songs About Jane" album.  Apparently, the whole song was written about Adam Levine's relationship and break-up with his previous girlfriend.  Not only was the album extremely soulful but lyrically deep.
  • Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder -- Sir Duke, Stevie Wonder, Classic, That.  Is.  All.
  • Gotham City by R. Kelly -- This song was the featured single off of one of the Batman movies.  Probably, one of the bad ones, as I remember that this was the only good thing about that movie.  R. Kelly amazes us again by writing a touching ballad from Batman's point of view about the city that he lived to protect.  I love this song.
  • You And I by Jodeci -- Okay, Jodeci came and dropped 3 amazing albums and then disappeared, breaking all of our hearts.  This song is one of the unreleased slow jams from the first album Forever My Lady.  This should've been a single.  Listen to K-Ci and Jojo vocally master this track and remember that they were only 19 and this was their first time in the studio.  Amazing.
  • Anything by Jaheim -- This song came at a time when Jaheim was still an amazing wonder to us with his silky smooth vocals.  He had some great production from Kaygee from Naughty by Nature and by Koffee Brown, and thus came this declaration of love.  Enjoy. 
Ladies, don't say SEXYBLACK never does anything for you.  Feel free to leave me a comment sharing some of your personal memories or feelings about these tracks, old and new, and maybe get a request in there. If it's hot, and I got it, it may appear.


- SEXYBLACK

5/28/2010

Justin Timberlake & Dania Ramirez wanna take you for a ride...

The Next Big Thing

Justin and Dania?  Is there anything better?  Who's idea was this?... Give them a raise!

Episodes 4-6 coming soon...

SEXYBLACK INTRO: From the man who brought you Rihanna...

RocNation presents... Alexis Jordan

Looks like Jay-Z may have done it again.  This song is like sugar.  She's got the presence and the vocals, and an AMAZING video to introduce her to the world.  I am a new fan.

Let it never be said that America's Got Talent didn't do anything for the world.

Sniped from theqside.com

5/26/2010

SEXYBLACK EXCLUSIVE: Trey Songz -- Yo Side Of The Bed starring Keri Hilson


Okay, I've been waiting for this video since I first heard the song nine months ago.  It could've been more excellent, but it is still pretty amazing.  I am glad that Trey and Keri gave the song the treatment it deserves, it does stand out as a classic, mainly because the song itself is derivative of a classic -- Prince's Purple Rain.  Trey takes it to the next level by telling this heartbreaking story... I loved it.  I hope you enjoy it too.  If you love the song, do yourself a favor and watch Prince's live performance of Purple Rain that is a few posts below this one.  And now ladies and gentlemen, I present to you, "Yo Side Of The Bed"...(rollover the image below to watch the video)

SEXYBLACK FIRST LISTEN: Estelle, Donnie Klang, Amerie, Alicia Keys & Drake

Estelle -- Fall In Love

Music by Singersroom.com | More on Estelle

Donnie Klang -- Without You

Music by Singersroom.com | More on Donnie Klang

Amerie -- Who's Gonna Love You

Music by Singersroom.com | More on Amerie

Alicia Keys feat. Drake -- Unthinkable (I'm Ready) [Remix]

5/25/2010

SEXYBLACK FIRST: Untitled -- The Champ (Toronto Represent!)


So, back in the day, I used to step with the guy who does the second verse.  I ran into these guys about three years ago.  They hustled, and now they got themselves a deal with Ludacris' DTP/Def Jam.  I'm proud of these guys and I hope that they do well. 

If you like what you hear and see, you can download their new mixtape here.

Here's another sampling:
Sleeping With The Enemy

Music by Singersroom.com

More on Untitled
 
-- Sniped from Singersroom.com

5/05/2010

SEXYBLACK CONCERT: DRU HILL LIVE

During their renaissance, Dru Hill made a quick stop in Toronto.  Unfortunately, Jazz missed his flight, but Tao, Sisqo, and Nokio rocked it anyway.  They didn't do "Back To The Future" or any new songs really, but they did put on a decent performance with choreo and some better than expected vocals.  They also treated us to an old school set that included their rendition of Jodeci's "Forever My Lady" and Mint Condition's "Pretty Brown Eyes".  Check the videos below.

In My Bed (Remix)
Dru Hill -- In My Bed (Remix) Live in Toronto from Curtis Morgan on Vimeo.


Forever My Lady
Dru Hill performing Jodeci's Forever My Lady Live in Toronto from Curtis Morgan on Vimeo.


5/02/2010

Elevations in Style Fashion Show Highlight Video (shot and directed by SEXYBLACK)

http://vimeo.com/11275719 from Curtis Morgan on Vimeo.

Chris Morgan and Natasha Sen of Elevations in Style had their very first Toronto Fashion Week event in late March.  I was honored to document the event for the world. 

For more information on Elevations, please visit http://www.elevationsinstyle.com/.

Here are some pics from the event:

Nadia Macri of Erica Giuliani with SEXYBLACK

The Lovely Lobby Models in C.athleen C.arey Designs styled by Elevations

Elevations In Style (Chris Morgan & Natasha Sen) with C.athleen C.arey

Yugi Kandasamy, Natasha Sen (Elevations), Curtis Morgan (SEXYBLACK)

Parveen Chahal and Natasha Sen (Elevations)

Photos by Dominic Nguyen