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When I asked my house guests this evening what the theme for today should be hip hop/Rap centric. With their help I have put together this list for your listening pleasure…

03′ Bonnie & Clyde - Jay Z & Beyonce
They are now Mr & Mrs but when this duet first dropped it was nothing but a playful flirtation. A hip hop take on the classic bad boy/bad girl attraction and in doing so maintain the thread of romance.

The Way You Move – Outkast
When Speakerbox/The Love Below came out some friends hosted a listening party which ended up being one of the best dance parties that year. This song can work for a fun group groove as well as a little smooth get down. A nod to the sway of the hip or bob of the head that first caught your eye. And that clean bass line just gets me.

Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You- Lauryn Hill
MissEducation was such a remarkable album for me. Stepping away from the truer hip hop stylings of the Fugees Miss Hill introduced a touch of old school soul R&B to her solo work. It was a much needed jolt to my system and this song is so pure and mooshy its a perfect choice for this list.

Heartsprings – Heiruspecs
A fantastic Minneapolis group provides the final song for this list. Its sweet smart and the arrangement propelling it along backs up the lyrical vibe.

Birthday Noise

So there have been a slew of birthdays lately. Some I have been able to celebrate adequately (ahem Yakatori awesomeness for Ms Sklar) others I wish I had done more. Alas, I’ve been busy with work and getting ready to take some time off for baking, eating and general chilling over the holiday. But I thought I would put together a dedication mix for you folks who have conquered another year. So, here is to you Drew, Papa and Sam…

Gar:
Townes Van Zandt If I Needed You
Graham Lindsey Shit On A Shovel
M Ward Story Of An Artist (Daniel Johnston cover)
John Mellencamp Cherry Bomb

Drewzilla:
Zaki Ibrahim You Choose
A Tribe Called Quest Check The Rhime
Flaming Lips Do You Realize????
The Little Ones Boracay

Sam:
Get Cape Wear Cape D*A*N*C*E (Justice cover)
Matt & Kim Yea Yeah
Hospital Ships Bitter Radio Single
Takka Takka Everybody Say

With Love Emz

Aaaah ngst

There is this great scene in the movie Broadcast News when Holly Hunter (who plays a strong woman in the male dominated world of eighties well broadcast news) goes into her office, shuts the door and starts crying. When her boss walks in mid-sob session she collects herself and explains that she allows herself one cry a day to keep her sanity. I have ascribed to a similar ethic myself. On particularly rough days I allow myself a little break with some terribly sad songs to recognize the bluishness and indulge the inner angst but then move on. I find it keeps things in perspective while still allowing a lil bit o’ outlet. As a nod to the great Broadcast News the songs assembled below are in the vein of the imperfect version of love and relationships it captured as well as standard go-to’s for those pity breaks.

“I would give anything if you were two people, so that I could call up the one who’s my friend and tell her about the one that I like so much“- Albert Brooks “Bubba” Broadcast News

The Everybodyfields Lonely Anywhere
Bon Iver & Sarah Siskind Lovin’s For Fools
Jeremy Messersmith Beautiful Children
Slow Runner I’m Gonna Hate You When You Go
Wakey!Wakey! New Partner (Bonnie “Prince” Billy cover)
The Piano Creeps Hey Love