Most of you do not read my ramblings for tips on the black man's music. But you should know that there are a few loyalists out there who do. So this post is for them.
A yearly tradition is me driving from LA up to San Francisco for Christmas. When that occurs, I put together my Xmas Hot List to listen to on the way up. It consists of the best songs of right now. Produced and performed by (mostly) black people.
Herewith is this year's edition:
1. "Rise Above" - Wiz Kalifa, Pharrell (I thought Pharrell died. Seriously, he was everywhere, and then he was gone. Maybe he was doing that stupid NERD side project that I don't care about)
2. "Ridin" - A$AP Rocky featuring Lana Del Rey (I never understood this Lana Del Rey chick, she sucked ass on SNL, but this track made me understand)
3. "Misunderstood" - R. Kelly and Jeremih (you think I'd have a hot mix without R. Kelly? Shame on you)
4. "Miss Right" - NeYo (currently looking for an attractive lady who appreciates the new NeYo album as much as I do. Harder to find than you would think)
5. "Beauty" - Wale
6. "Fuckin' Problems" - A$AP Rocky featuring Drake, 2 Chainz, and Kendrick Lamar
7. "My Life" - 50 Cent featuring Adam Levine and Eminem (Upset alert! Adam Levine made the hot list, no one saw that coming. He's the Jeremy Lin of this list)
8. "All That" - Game featuring Lil' Wayne, Fabolous, Jeremih
9. "Diced Pineapples" - Rick Ross featuring Wale and Drake
10. "To the World" - Kanye West featuring R. Kelly (R. again!)
11. "Thinkin' Bout You" - Frank Ocean (many listens, but it's still great)
12. "Tell Somebody" - Chris Brown (this is not an endorsement. This is about music. Please don't judge me)
13. "Don't Judge Me - Chris Brown (I told you not to judge me!)
14. "Amen" - Meek Mill featuring Drake
15. "Show Me" - Usher (star of "In the Mix")
16. "Jealous" - NeYo
17. "The Recipe" - Kendrick Lamar featuring Dr. Dre (aka the best song of the year)
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I don't know that I would fall into the category of attractive lady, but I do know that I'd happily listen to Ne-Yo and R. Kelly with you all night long. :-)
I'm a humongous fan of your blog. I don't like animals. I don't have bangs. I don't like it when conservatives can't back up any of their talking points. I do love all your stories.
I've commented on this blog before under pseudonyms. (I do believe some other blogger writes under an assumed name... ;))
You're so good at making fun of people, and I'm a big nerd. I was always afraid perhaps I'd be made fun of, or you'd stop enjoying my comments if you know the nerd behind them. But it's time to just be who I am in real life... :-P
Have an awesome day, and thanks again for keeping this blog for all of us! It's very nice of you to give everyone such lovely free entertainment!
Did you share these with Beau?
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i'm gonna get in so much trouble with ashley. thanks for the love, 'rora. you are too kind. and you know i respect the hell out of your views on bangs and animals.
beau is out of the black man's music game. he went rogue and won't be spoken of again.
psst. Ashley was that pseudonym I was talking about. ;) (Perhaps you knew that and that was the joke. :-))
I'm gonna try to stop telling you how awesome you are. I don't want you to get tired of me complimenting you!
But I just thought that first I'd give you my real name, and link to my blog, so you could see my face and know who was talking to you. :-P
(Goes back to hiding in front of her computer, quietly and excitedly reading the latest post.)
i was just holding out hope that multiple women found my writing enjoyable. but i'll take one.
52 half marathons? insane! good luck! finish strong.
I'm sure you have a legion of women fans! For now, I'll fight with myself over you if that makes it better. ;)
And thank you so much! Only 2 races left! Did 9 miles today in training. I feel great and have fun plans for next year!
Was totally waiting to see Ne-Yo on your list.... glad I didn't have to wait long. His Behind The Music enamored me, and the SNL performance solidified it.
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