In Current Rotation (late June)

Chin Chin "Go There With You"
Brooklyn band on Def Jux, check 'em out! Can't. Stop. Listening.


Gang Starr "Code Of The Streets"
The beat is fucking contagious.


Monica "Don't Take It Personal (Just One Of Dem Days)"
Seemingly, my anthem at the moment.


The Fugees "Take It Easy"
The only released track of The Fugees' alleged "comeback." (Team Teikirisi, represent!)


Madonna "Human Nature"
Not sure if it was the cornrows or all the vinyl get-ups, but this video was one of my favorite as a little girl. (Hmm, that explains a lot.)


Binary Star "Honest Expression"
"Everything that glitters ain't gold, and every gold record don't glitter, that's for damn sure!"


Nas feat. Marsha Ambrosius "If I Ruled The World '09"
This track was released last year sponsored by Smirnoff (yes, the vodka) as part of their newly interpreted music series. This is one of those infectious songs that you don't particularly care for upon first listen, but grows on you.


Thievery Corporation feat. Sarah McLachlan "Dirty Little Secret"
One of my favorite tracks on Thievery's remix album, Versions. I've always loved Sarah McLachlan; there is something so ethereal about her voice which really stands out on this sad yet beautiful song.


Michael Jackson "Baby Be Mine"
Save the best for last. My personal favorite jam by the late, great Michael Jackson. Music, as an entity, has taken a tremendous blow with this one. R.I.P., buddy.



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