Happy Music Monday! Here’s Raul’s Midon’s “Never Get Enough”
Dope Mary J. Blige Cover by the beautiful and talented Asha Hadiyah and Gaetano. #MusicMonday
Artwork courtesy of Eric Larkin for The Creative School of Thought
In early August, I asked people via Facebook what types of songs they would want on a playlist if the world were to really end for the 3rd time this year on 12.21.12 (as some purport The Mayans predicted). 60 days ago, I accepted the challenge to turn those comments into 6 original songs to be released on December 21 of this year—the supposed doomsday. 5 of 6 songs are done…more on this to come…
The countdown is on AndreHenryMusic.com.
#EndPlaylist
Time is flying.
About a month ago, I decided to fully commit to telling my story—the story of how I spiraled into a suicidal depression, and how music saved my life.
I set-up a page to help me raise funds. In two weeks, we’ve raised $2,000. But we’d need to raise money three times as fast to reach our goal. On June 1, if we haven’t raised the money—it’s back to the drawing board.
I don’t want to go back to the drawing board.
I suck at drawing.
I know that at the last minute, $16,000 could appear. That’s the kind of thing God does sometimes. I’m afraid that some are looking at my constant tweets and posts in that way: “God will make it happen”. I imagine He will. I imagine He’ll make it happen with every person who decides to become a backer.
Will you help me tell my story?
#MusicMonday: ADELE/BRITNEY SPEARS Mash-Up of Toxic & Rollin’ in the Deep. Wicked.
toxic in the deep - an adele/britney spears mash up
HOLY SHIT this is brilliant. I don’t know if i like it but it’s freaking brilliant.
#MusicMonday: “Call It What You Want”—Foster and the People
I’m not sure what Mark Forster’s deal is, and why the images for his music can be so dark and out there. I’d be lying, however, if I said that I didn’t love Foster and the People’s album, Torches. It’s one of the albums that I’ve been listening to repeatedly this year, as the music is so catchy, interesting, and upbeat. As I listen, I often find myself wanting to dance, to sing, and keep myself from being jealous that I didn’t write most of this album—the song of above being one of my faves.
#MusicMonday: My cover of INDESTRUCIBLE by Robyn
This year, my goal is to be consistent with releasing content. So, each Monday I will be sharing a song—possibly one of mine, but most likely from an artist that inspires me. I chose Robyn’s INDESTRUCTIBLE because I love the lyrics. Many of us have had painful romantic experiences that make us fearful to open our hearts to new opportunities for love. Yet, the only way to fully experience the bliss of true love is by making ourselves vulnerable to the possibility of heartbreak. Robyn somehow elevates the cliche to “love like you’re never been hurt before” to an anthemic resolution. Hear the original song on her album “Body Talk”.
Sometimes I forget that Michael Jackson used to be Little Michael Jackson—the front man (or should we say “boy”) of the Jackson 5. I wasn’t there but, if VH1’s TV movie about the Jacksons is anywhere near the truth then, little seemed to really have something special. He was most certainly talented, but he was passionate…and hungry. A star in the making.
But, what people in my generation don’t realize is that Michael’s journey wasn’t an elevator ride from “Little Michael” to “King of Pop”. There came a point where little Mike’s voice started to change, puberty was setting in, and the Jacksons reached a lull in their career. Now that the “cute” factor was gone, they would have to prove themselves as true “artists”…and prove himself Michael did. Now, Michael has been gone for a couple of years and he seems just as much a part of our cultural fabric as ever. Just listen to Ne-Yo or watch Chris Brown and one thing is undeniably clear: Michael changed the face of pop music. Though he’s gone, his legacy is still very much with us: That’s the difference between a pop star and an icon.
…and as chic as it is to rag on pop musicians, without really giving any real attention to their story, I must say: I left Justin Beiber’s movie (early I might add) with a new found respect for this kid’s brand. I can’t say I’m a fan, or that I’m a supporter; but I do love a good story and this is certainly one of them. What’s more is that his team has really hooked him up with some good songs. Yeah, I said it: the people behind his songs know what they’re doing.
And, I think it’s too early for people to say that his career will be over soon. The kid’s just gonna’ come to that same place where Michael did. His fans will grow up and so will he; and, he’ll have to prove to the world that he really is an artist and with something to offer the world.
