Mood Music
Just the mention of certain artists (hello, Teddy P), invoke slow jamming and romantic nights with a love interest. But the amazing power of music is that it can heighten or change any mood. On of the simplest ways to set the tone of any event, moment, or evening is to choose the music.
Yolanda Adams’ “In the Midst of it All” and Donnie McClurklin’s “We Fall Down” have been known to inspire a praise session on the worst days. Jill Scott’s “Blessed” and Ledisi’s “Bravo” can help you change your perspective with just one rotation. And prepping for a night out with the girls, can give you the “this-is-better-than-the-club feeling with the right combination of anthems and throwback jams.
Dealing with heartbreak? You can either throw on the tear-jerking tracks that remind you of your past love, the super angry all men are dogs and we’re better without them songs, or you can rap along with and imitate your favorite MC who loves them and leaves them.
With all the highs and lows, anthems, and party-starters, we’re wondering what you listen to and when.
What songs do you go to for a quick pick-me-up?
What’s the best album to create the ideal ambiance for a romantic dinner?
What song will get you through that last .5 miles?
Which artists always get you through that last stretch during finals week?
Anything by India.Arie!
To get through studying, listening to some Neo-Soul, especially some Maxwell, keeps me in a chill mood.
And then when it gets to be 2 am and I really need some motivation I’ll listen to my R&B/Hip Hop songs, Kanye, Beyonce, Jay Z, Frank Ocean, Kendrick Lamar,etc.
Disclaimer: I usually go overboard on music and movie posts.
Zahara: Loliwe: I listen to this album from start to finish each day. Zahara is relatively new to the South African music scene but she’s pure genius! Liquid honey. I love, love, love her! The song below generally starts my day.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHuWNNsPWXo&feature=related
Remy Shand: The Way I Feel: Best album to create the ideal ambiance for a romantic dinner
Josh Groban: You Raise Me Up: Quick pick-me-up
Bebe & Cece Winans: Stay With Me: Aaah, love. :-)
Emlanjeni Mafikizolo (Meet Me At the River): Aahh past love. :-)
When I am preparing to go party, Electrik Red’s How to Be a Lady, Vol. 1, is my go-to.
“Love on Top” by Beyonce has become my new pick-me-up! I can be having the worst day and that song evokes happiness in me! However, “Wow” by Brandy is my all-time feel good song!
Dwele’s ‘Some Kinda’, Maxwell’s ‘Urban Hang Suite’, Erykah Badu’s ‘Mama’s Gun’, and Maroon 5′s ‘Songs About Jane’ take me to a tranquil place.
John Coltrane helps me complete homework asssignments and pulls me through mid-term and finals.
What songs do you go to for a quick pick-me-up? – I’ll listen to Pop/Hip Hop/Rap for a quick pick-me up.
What’s the best album to create the ideal ambiance for a romantic dinner? – I don’t know.
What song will get you through that last .5 miles? – Um, I don’t know the answer to that either.
Which artists always get you through that last stretch during finals week? – I listen to music based on my mood, not necessarily events.