MUSIC || thicke v. robin thicke: or something like that.

See, I enjoy Robin Thicke. I love his music. He's sexy. He's smooth. He's suave. But if I had to choose, I'd take THICKE over Robin Thicke any day. Yes, I know. Thicke is Robin Thicke. But still.

I was a senior in high school when I saw the video for "When I Get You Alone." I don't want to sound like every little thing changed my life, but I really feel like watching that video was a life-changing event. I knew that my music life would never be the same, and I had a hunch the music world would be affected as well.

So I looked him up. And found out who he was. And tried to get my hands on the album--which was kind of hard because it got pushed back. (I know, I went to the music store to get the album and they told me it wasn't out yet.) When I finally got my hands on it, and listened, I thought: This man is crazy. . . and I love it.

It was soul and wild and raw. There were so many different sounds and topics covered in that one album. Every single emotion was touched on and tapped into. From brutally honest "The Stupid Things" to "Suga Mama" about his woman who "won't public affection me" all the way to the laid back optimism of "I'm 'a Be Alright." It was just brilliant to me.

Absolutely brilliant. And, yes, while Robin Thicke's new singles are sexy and cool, there is something I miss from the the Thicke of A Beautiful World.

I think that's why, though I love his singles, I love getting my hands on the albums because that's where the artist I was introduced to can still be heard. He's evolved, of course, but the essence is still there. Which is why he's still one of my favorite artists to this day.

By the way: I liked his long hair.

UPDATE || changes?

I've been thinking about the format and direction of . . . and i drink cups of tea lately. I know that I want to change the format of it a bit, maybe follow some sort of theme. I'm really not sure though because the content here is all over the place, and it's been a semi-personal blog for most of the time I've had it. I don't even think many people read it, you know? But I'd like to make it different or bigger somehow.

There'll be a few changes in the coming months and I also will be more regular with posting. Thanks to those who already read . . . and i drink cups of tea so far! Comments and suggestions are welcome! Please and thanks.

And just for good measure, The new Beyonce video "Why Don't You Love Me":

"Why Don't You Love Me" - Beyoncé from Beyoncé on Vimeo.

MUSIC || mother's day.

Mother's Day is coming up!
One of my favorite things about that day used to be that it would be the only time of the year I could hear "Mama Used to Say" by Junior. I can listen to it whenever now, because I know the artist and important information. But the point is this was my favorite Mother's Day song because it was upbeat, fun, and made me want to dance. Also, Junior's falsetto is quite amusing.

So whenever I listen to this song, I remember being a kid and waiting for this song to come on the radio.

Now, I saw the video for the first time today, and I really don't know what scrubbing yourself in a bathtub and a cartoon house have to do with what your Mama Used to Say, but hey, I still love the song.

MUSIC || luchini: siiiiiidenote

I'm packing and getting ready to get out of Ann Arbor, thank God! I listen to music all day, and "Luchini" came on. One of my favorites.

I find it interesting that their albums are named after the Poitier/Cosby films i love so much: Uptown Saturday Night, Let's Do It Again, and A Piece of the Action.

Well anyway, Camp Lo's "Luchini":