It is only so often that great musicians bless the world with sultry sounds, a unique voice, and lyrics that give chills. As a young boy I remember hearing Sade’s music on the radio, most familiar is Smooth Operator. It was a song that sounded so classic, I never felt as if the tune would ever leave my mind. Actually, I can hear it playing in my head as I type this. As a recording artist and songwriter, I believe in making the music that comes from the heart. The kind of music that you, yourself would want to hear and with hope, others can connect. Sade is the best example of this. She has never been a direct inspiration for me musically but she is a great reminder of what it means to make good meaningful music.
Today is the release of her long awaited album, Solider of Love – after 10 years! So fitting. I hope many of you do yourselves the pleasure and get the album. Don’t question whether it will be good or not, or worth your money. Just get it. Buy it in stores, download it on iTunes, or find a torrent. Just listen to it. Just as I have requested many of you Listen To My Tape and give honest music a chance. If music is really my calling then I will never let it leave my life. It’s clear to me that I must have some sort of involvement in it. I have been rapping and pursuing a music career for 10 years. That says a lot. I probably have outlasted the rappers who said they wanted it so bad when we all started around the same time. You never give up. That’s the cardinal rule. I will not lose. That’s my motto.
Valentine’s Day is about five days away. Find your love and claim it as your Valentine. It doesn’t have to be a person. It can be anything that you love or makes you feel loved. I have two this year. Music is one of them. Enjoy Sade, and happiness with your love. Bless.
