by vivrant thang on all about me
Sara smile
Wont you smile a while for me
My smile is probably my best feature.
Sometimes when my smile would become M.I.A., like is has been for much of this week, one of my exes would play this song for me and it would do the trick. It will always hold a special place in my heart, hence its inclusion on my top fifty songs list.
This week has been full of interesting occurrences, some that made my side eye to go into overdrive, much like John Oates in the album cover above. (He’s got a wicked one doesn’t he?) I’m quite sure some of the foolishness will show up in an upcoming post.
In the midst of all that, there have been some bright spots in my week:
I discovered that my Erykah Badu Voodoo tour concert review was posted on Erykah-Badu.com, a fan site that linked up from her official website. It’s under the “Reviews” section (May 10th Baltimore show). Very cool. Makes me definitely want to stay on top of these reviews. You never know where they will end up or what may come out of it.
Tonight, I’ll be rocking out with one of my new favorite groups, J*Davey. I last saw them up in Philly during the Roots Picnic. Since it was on hell outside I really couldn’t enjoy it like I wanted to. They are in town with Muhsinah, a local artist who gives a…shall we just say instrastin’ stage show. But her beats are the business. It’s funny because I predicted this show weeks ago when I created a J*Davey/Muhsinah playlist the ‘pod. Seemed like a good fit at the time for some reason.
I got some hateration and holleration about my Rock The Bells experience🙂 Because I love ya’ll, I slipped those videos ahead of the ones from the Anthony David/N’Dambi show on Friday night. And that was hard because I now have a major girl crush on her. In any event, I have been reminiscing all week over the hottest show I’ve been to this year thus far.
Here’s a little more for you. Don’t Sweat The Technique!
Got me all hyped for the Legends of Hip Hop show in a couple of weeks. Mc Lyte, Whodini, Big Daddy Kane, Slick Rick, and Doug E Fresh will be in the building. My seats are pretty much front row so you might hear about some crazy lady trying to jump up there with Big Daddy Kane.
Anyhow, got a few more videos to get up on the You Tube channel of De La Soul and Meth & Redman. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out!
Saturday I’m looking forward to falling in love all over again with Ms. Jilly from Philly and hopefully Estelle. I am really feeling her style and what I’ve heard off of her album, which I’ve yet to get my hands on. Soon and very soon. I really hope her stage show is all that I think it will be. I should have some great video from this show as we actually have pavilion seating this time. So no screen shooting 🙂
Exactly three weeks from Sunday, I will be lying on the beach in Barbados for eight straight days sipping on rum punch after rum punch and trying to behave myself. I was lucky to get out of Jamaica alive. I’m sayin. I’ve been planning the itinerary this week and it’s really going to be a good time.
I’m also looking forward to the duty free shopping – especially on liquor. I came back from Jamaica with so much that the customs agent gave me the serious side eye. I thought he was going to sic that dog on me.
This trip will be so on time as this job has had me locked down on probation since February. I’m almost delivered, thank you lawd! When I get back from Barbados, ATL is up next. One of my very good friends moved down there for a cushy job at Morehouse. I’m trying to satisfy this wanderlust for real!
Hmmmm….I got a lot to smile about after all.
SONGS IN THE KEY OF LIFE 
how amazing.
tell me all about the j*davey/muhsinah show.
i had plannedon going but i decided to just rest today.
i’ve been extremely exhausted.
i keep hearing GREAT things about the Rock the Bells performance…i love your video footage.
great stuff.
YaY!
Thanks for the footage… my haterism has calmed down significantly… When is the Estelle show? I might have to head up the highway to see it…. we don’t get those shows in Middle of Nowhere, TN.
@Viv … u still waiting for the Estelle album?? Your missing out!
I’m extremely envious about the j*davey show … bought their Beauty in Distortion/Land of the Lost EP … havn’t stopped playing it since!! Bit disappointed that the song Dirty Love was not included (but have ‘sourced’ it from elsewhere so not to worry).
I got my hands on a copy of the Musinah album few months back (with great difficulty as im in the UK) …. really can’t make my mind up …. to me its more noise than music but might be a grower!
While I’m here thought I would mention a UK artists who might be worth a nod … Bryn Christopher (www.myspace.com/brynchristopher) … supported MJB on her UK tour!
Finally thought I would share a couple of recent purchases:
Sharon Jones & Dap Kings – 100 days, 100 nights: FANTASTIC thats all i can really say … I would be tempted to pay their flight to UK just so I could catch them live.
Little Jackie – The Stoop: Instantly addictive, pressed play not knowing what to really expect but I was impressed. Catchy songs, very witty lyrics … definitely here the motown influences (mixed with hip-hop – who would have thought it would work???)
(Sorry for the long post … I get carried away once I start)
@jaw – boy, stop! lol! I’ve literally hanging on by a string right now and I’m keeping it moving. and you’re like 10 years my junior 🙂 i’m kidding. i’m probably going to eventually crash if i don’t get some rest so good for you. anyhow, i may write up this show at length later but i did enjoy myself. they draw an instrastin crowd i must say. i enjoyed muhsinah’s show more this time than i have in the past. i had to leave halfway through jdavey’s set unfortunately because i was on the metro. there was a MUCH delayed start…MUCH to my chagrin. overall, i enjoyed what i heard and saw. it’s a different sound and i’m on that tip big time right now.
@sabrina – it’s tomorrow. free show in dc tonight. my concert calendar will always be posted in the right side bar. so if you see a show you like, hit me offline for more details. or visit soulbounce for a full concert calendar.
@soul uk – your posts can never be too long because you’re always dropping gems here. your presence is appreciated.
yes, i have enjoyed them thoroughly the two times i’ve seen them. i love jack 🙂 and brooke. again, it’s a different sound and that’s what i’m looking for these days.
a lot of noise. lmao! i will post some live video of her and you can form an opinion from that. i love her beats i will say that and I love the fact that she makes them herself.
i did a review of an sj & dap kings show. check it out under concert reviews. video there and more on you tube. they are NOTHING but the truth.
i have these artists you mention on my radar. keep an eye on this space for a couple of posts that incorporate the gems you’ve left for me. it’s coming! gathering my sources as we “speak”
Have fun on your upcoming trips. Sounds nice and relaxing.
You are one busy woman. I like that. Barbados sounds lovely. I’m headed to the Caymans next year for a friends wedding. I wish I was going to see Lyte, Kane, etc. OMG! I’d lose it completely.
@ph – thanks! 🙂
@cleo – I try to stay busy! Keeps me out of trouble 🙂 The Caymans is on my list. I hear it is absolutely LOVELY.
Enjoy your trip to Barbados. You’re in love aren’t you? Just admit it. LOL.
Sara Smile is one of my deceased grandmother’s favorite songs.
And yes you definitely have a warm smile.
@ don – You probably don’t believe me but I am on my way over to your spot! LOL! Expect a plethora of comments from me!
Uh no I’m not. In lust maybe. 🙂 Kinda wish I was though…I think. Ha!
And thanks! 🙂 🙂 🙂 Get it from my Momma!