THROWBACK THURSDAY: MUSIC PLAYLIST

THEME: BEST OF 1999

The last year of the the 20th century was a blast, a lot of party tunes, love songs and everything in between, ushering us into a new millennium. So I will drop my favorite songs of 1999. 

• Heartbreak Hotel - Whitney Houston featuring Faith Evans and Kelly Price
• Baby One More Time - Britney Spears
• Genie in a Bottle - Christina Aguilera
• Livin' la Vida Loca - Ricky Martin
• I Want It That Way - Backstreet Boys
• I'm Your Angel - R. Kelly and Celine Dion
• My Love Is Your Love - Whitney Houston
• All Night Long - Faith Evans featuring Puff Daddy
• Back That Azz Up - Juvenile featuring Mannie Fresh and Lil Wayne
• Out of My Head - Fastball
• Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem) - Jay-Z
• Satisfy You - Puff Daddy featuring R. Kelly

So what do you think about the Playlist. Comment and don't forget to check out other posts 

LOVE WEDNESDAY: BOOK REVIEW

DREAM  OF  ME  Book  1, The Dream  Maker’s  Series Quinn  Loftis

Genre: Young Adult, Romance 

Published: Feb. 28, 2015

Words: 92,740

Language: English

ISBN: 9781311877765

Since  the  dawn of time,  Brudair, otherwise  known as  the  Sandman  to  the  world, has faithfully  lived  out  his  purpose, faithfully  performed  his  duties.  He  has  never questioned  his  lot among  the  immortals,  until  now, until  her. Sarah Serenity Tillman,  a  consummate  beauty both inside  and out, is  a  high school  senior  five  months  from  her graduation.  She  has  great  plans, dreams  of leaving  the  small  town of her  childhood  behind her forever.  But  destiny has  other plans,  and it’s  the  Sandman’s  job to  make  sure  those  plans  are  fulfilled.

Culled from smashwords 

This novel is a simple tale of love which transcends the mortal - immortal divide. Add a few drops of drama, and you have a very good jolly read though the storyline is a bit silly. 

Rating: 7/10

You can add download it HERE

Do read this book and tell me what you think. 

LOVE WEDNESDAY: TV SERIES

STAR-CROSSED 

Genre: Sci Fi, Romance, Drama

Run Time: 1hr 

Starring: Aimee Teegarden, Matt Lanter, Grey Damon, Malese Jow, Titus Makin Jr.

Seasons: 1(13 episodes) 2014. 

It is about an epic romance between a human girl and an alien boy when he and others of his kind are integrated into a suburban high school 10 years after they landed on Earth and were consigned to an internment camp.

Culled from Imdb 

Need I say more, cue alien alpha of a boy and a human girl who can't stay away in an hormone filled high school setting, mixing in the obvious horror from both the human and alien circles and we have a 13 episodes of dramatic thriller that will leave you warm and fuzzy. 

Rating: 8/10

You can download it HERE

Watch and don't forget to comment and check out other posts 

INSPIRATION TUESDAY: BOOK REVIEW

ZINOVY'S JOURNEY By Ginny Jaques

Genre: Sci Fi, Inspirational, Apocalypse 

Published: March 12, 2012

Words: 166,680

Language: English

ISBN: 9780987752017

Zinovy Kozlov has spent 23 years climbing the ladder of Russian military success one rung at a time. FSB vet, and now a cosmonaut on the Global Regime's International Space Station, he should be at the peak of his career. But Zinovy has enemies whose political power extends into space, and they are determined to kill him.

Culled from smashwords

This the story of a Russian hitman who fled to the International Space Station after refusing to assassinate the mother of his yet-unborn child,  Now his life is on the line, but before assassins can get to him, he eliminates them taking him on a journey of self discovery, and boosting his faith. 

It is a good book, though it might not appeal to the non religious. 

Rating: 7/10

You can download it HERE

Read and don't forget to comment 

INSPIRATION TUESDAY: MUSIC PLAYLIST

THEME: CONFIDENCE BOOST

Whether you are a business owner or an employee, beginner or expert, CEO or a janitor, we all need a shot of confidence to boost your day. I have the perfect Playlist for you to go out and conquer. 

• Started From The Bottom - Drake
• Fighter - Christina Augliera
• Titanium - David Guetta Featuring Sia
• Starboard - The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk
• Rise - Katy Perry
• Stronger - Kanye West
• Not Afraid - Eminem
• Confident - Demi Lovato
• The Climb - Miley Cyrus
• Girl On Fire - Alicia Keys
• I love me - Demi Lovato 
• Eye Of The Tiger - Survivor

 

This Playlist will definitely get you up and running in a few moments. 

Do listen and make sure you review 

INSPIRATION TUESDAY: MOVIE REVIEW

127 HOURS 

Genre: Drama, Biography, Inspiration

Starring: James Franco, Kate Mara, Amber Tamblyn, Clémence Poésy. 

Run time: 1hr 33min

Released: 5 November 2010

A mountain climber becomes trapped under a boulder while canyoneering alone near Moab, Utah and resorts to desperate measures in order to survive.

Culled from Imdb 

This movie is a great watch that leaves you glued to the screen, it tells a harrowing tale of an experienced hiker caught in a mess in the middle of nowhere, starting with a rookie mistake through failed attempts at salvation and the ultimate self amputation of a limb but never giving up until he literally pulls himself out of the hole . The movie definitely leaves a lasting impact on the viewers, to always try to succeed in the face of the sometimes crushing odds. 

Rating: 9/10

You can download it Here

Watch and tell me what you think about it. 

NEW RELEASE MONDAY: MUSIC PLAYLIST

In the spirit of solidarity with the black community, artists around the world have taken more time to make a statement of support than releasing new songs. Pardon in advance if the artist are not so familiar to you(but you never know, you might become a fan) :

• Who - A92
• Kelly - The Aces
• Dance Dance Dance - Astrid 
• I'll Sleep When I'm Older - Bruno Major 
• Tinted Eyes - DVBBS FT. BlackBear & 24KGOLDN
• No Flag - Elvis Costello 
• Return Me - Emily Barker 
• Let The Music Decide - FAITHLESS
• Hypnotized - Kehli
• Naive - Kris James 
• Black Converse - Lova
• All The Things She Said - Poppy 
• Hard To Get - Samantha Harvey 
• Ride Or Die - Tough Love FT. Tia Lowe 
• A Ghost - Travis 
• Nosebleed - Yaeger FT. Oscar Scheller

Do try to listen to the Playlist, tell me what you think about it 

HIT OR MISS : POWER BY ELLIE GOULDING

 POWER by Ellie Goulding

Released: May 22nd 2020 

Ellie has given fans another songfrom her upcoming fourth studio album. Following trap-pop number 'Worry About Me', featuring blackbear

Ellie described the new single as

 "Power' is about relationships in the 21st Century, how they can now be dictated by social media, superficiality and material things.

Dating can sometimes start out with lies or embellishments.

The girl in the song is disillusioned by love and the cruel, good looking, self-obsessed people she keeps ending up with."

LYRICS 

[Verse 1]

Painted to pure perfection

We had a real connection

Bodies, aching, overtaken

You kept me at a distance

Not asking any questions

Fingers, pressing, learning, lessons

[Chorus]

Beautiful lies on a Friday night

Starting to wonder where we lost the magic

Head in the clouds, talking so loud, all I hear is static

I’m not a material girl

Everything in your world just feels like plastic

Wearing your crown, it’s pulling me down

You just want the power

You’re not really down for love

You just want the power

(The power)

[Verse 2]

No I’m not chasing paper and I’m not faking neither

Take me higher or this will expire

Your self obsessions boring, sorry if I’m ignoring

Mindless actions, lead to destruction

[Chorus]

Beautiful lies on a Friday night

Starting to wonder where we lost the magic

Head in the clouds, talking so loud, all I hear is static

I’m not a material girl

Everything in your world just feels like plastic

Wearing your crown, it’s pulling me down

You just want the power

You’re not really down for love

You just want the power

(The power)

[Bridge]

Everything you do is so cruel (Power)

Taking me for a fool (Power)

Making me need a new fix

Making me worship you

Everything you do is so cruel (Power)

Taking me for a fool (Power)

Making me need a new fix

Making me worship you

Oh, oh

[Chorus]

Beautiful lies on a Friday night

Starting to wonder where we lost the magic

Head in the clouds, talking so loud, all I hear is static

I’m not a material girl

Everything in your world just feels like plastic

Wearing your crown, it’s pulling me down

You just want the power

You’re not really down for love

You just want the power

(The power)

This track is a definite HIT and can't wait for Ellie's new LP. 

You can download this piece from Here

Listen and tell me what you think 

OWAMBE SATURDAY: MUSIC PLAYLIST

It's Saturday fellas and you know what that means. Owambe like weddings take center stage. I have compiled an owambe playlist for that special day. 

• Ife wa gbona – Tiwa Savage featuring Leo Wonder
• Ada Ada – Flavour
• I was made for you – Banky W
• No one Like You – P Square
• Aduke – Tjan
• Iyawo Mi – Timi Dakolo
• I Do – Simi
• Orente – Adekunle Gold
• Romeo And Juliet – Johnny Drille
• Today Today – Eldee
• Without My Heart- Tiwa Savage
• Fine Lady – Lynxx featuring Wizkid
• Love Me – Tiwa Savage

What do you think about this Playlist. Rate it

MEMES

Good morning fellas, enjoy this memes to boost your mood 

Which one is your favorite. Comment 

THROWBACK THURSDAY: BOOK

VERITY (CURSED # 1) By Claire Farrell

Genre: Fantasy 

Published: April 25, 2011

Words: 62,400

ISBN: 9781458130372

Perdy's ready to shrug off her sheltered life. When the boy of her dreams (literally) appears, she's ready for change, but she's kind of distracted by the sense she's being followed and the wild animal sightings in her neighbourhood. She's on a mission to find the truth, but sometimes it doesn't set you free... sometimes the truth is what traps you. 

Culled from smashsword

The book paints the trials and tribulations of being a normal teen, but Perdy is far from normal, being the center of a curse and fated to be a werewolf mate throws all manner of complications. The book looks a little farfetched for an ordinary reader but will definitely resonate well with avid fans of fantasy.

You can find it Here

Read and give your review. 

NEW RELEASE MONDAY: PLAYLIST

Even with the constraints of the pandemic, our favorite artists are still delivering masterpieces. While we are still basking in the pure pop masterpiece of Lady Gaga’s Chromatica, Kygo released his new 18 track album Golden Hour last week, which is a must listen for all music fans. This is a Playlist of some songs released recently. 

• Human Kindness - Brand New zeros 
• Mood Ring (By Demand ) [Streaming ]-Britney Spears RS
• Love Struck (From SongLand ) - Boyz II Men 
• I Can See The Change - Celeste 
• When Life Is Good Again - Dolly Parton 
• Dreams - Ella Eyre FT. Yxng Bane 
• Tell Me U Love me - Juice Wrld & Trippie Redd 
• Split /Whole Time - Lil Yachty
• Don't You Know By Now - Maverick Sabre 
• TKN - Rosalia & Travis Scott 
• Fuego Del Calor - Scott Storch FT. Ozuna & Tyga
• I Dunno - Tion Wayne FT. Dutchavelli & Stormzy

Do listen to the Playlist and tell me what you think 

NEW RELEASE MONDAY: HIT OR MISS

TELL ME U LUV ME - Juice WRLD & Trippie Redd

Record label Interscope Records has released a posthumous single from deceased rap artist and singer Juice WRLD who died of an accidental overdose in 2019 at the age of 21. This is the second single released after his death. 

LYRICS 

Tell me you love me, tell me everything gon' be okay 

Tell me you love me, tell me you love me and you gon' stay 

Tell me you love me, tell me you love me, won't go nowhere 

Tell me you love me, tell me you love me 

Tell me you love me, tell me everything gon' be okay 

Tell me you love me, tell me you love me and you gon' stay 

Tell me you love me, tell me you love me, won't go nowhere 

Tell me you love me, tell me you love me 

Verse

Bitch, I'm a druggie (Bitch I'm a druggie), so can you hide my drugs from me? 

And when I get lonely (When I get lonely), can you be my company? 

Drugs to the brain, swervin' inside of a Benz truck 

I cannot stay in my lane, um, yes, I got you in my brain, duh (Duh) 

Um, you can't hide, you can't run (You can't run), um, we're forever in love (In love)

Um, if you leave there'd be torment, torment, torment, torment 

Don't run from me (Don't run from me), you can't have it any other way 

It's me or no one (Me or no one) 

If you leave, I'll take your life away like you were no one (You were no one) 

So tell me you love me (Tell me you love me), tell me you love me 

Tell me it'll be okay (Tell me it'll be okay, tell me it'll be okay, tell me it'll be okay, tell me it'll be okay) 

Chorus 

Tell me you love me, tell me everything gon' be okay

Tell me you love me, tell me you love me and you gon' stay 

Tell me you love me, tell me you love me, won't go nowhere 

Tell me you love me, tell me you love me 

Verse 

Heart on my sleeve, ball with it like a throwback 

Mind in the clouds, I will never ever come back home 

You fightin' through a text, using all caps 

Fuck this, screw that, you saying to see you back home 

Well baby girl, I don't want to do that 

It's true that you the only home I know 

Without you, all it ever does is snow 

My voice too deep for a average ho 

Babe, welcome to my world, dark and confusin' 

Get lost in it often, the same way I'm lost in you 

And it's often my mind that I'm losin' 

See half of it stuck in a pill bottle, high and confused 

Don't even know what the fuck I be doin' 

Pray everyday that I'm far from a nuisance 

Tryna figure out how to live with the blueprints

To give you the heart out my chest 'cause I know that it's true (I know that it's true) 

Bridge

I know that it's true (I know that it's true), I know that (I know that) 

To give you the heart out my chest because I know that it's true (I know that it's true, I know that it's true) 

So tell me you love me (Tell me you love me), tell me you love me (Tell me you love me) 

Tell me you love me (Tell me you love me, tell me you love me, tell me you love me) 

Chorus: 

Tell me you love me, tell me everything gon' be okay 

Tell me you love me, tell me you love me and you gon' stay 

Tell me you love me, tell me you love me, won't go nowhere 

Tell me you love me, tell me you love me 

Tell me you love me, tell me everything gon' be okay 

Tell me you love me, tell me you love me and you gon' stay 

Tell me you love me, tell me you love me, won't go nowhere 

Tell me you love me, tell me you love me 

This song is a plea to a love one to promise to love him despite his shortcomings of being a druggie 

VERDICT: HIT.  Apart from  couple of redundant bars, this song is a definite vibe

You can download it Here

So what do you think? Listen and give your verdict