Fling Chune FRIDAY: Abide

It's been LONG overdue.... but FCF is baaaaaaack!!! Can't promise a new chune every Friday, but you guys have been more than patient--I appreciate y'all!

So with no further ado long talkin', this week we're hearing from Rhythm-n-Praise artist Lexi. Lemme just say that if the music thing doesn't work out for her at some point, she can def make it in show-business.  I mean, her church-themed comedy sketches are mad hilarious and she also has a talk show... but sista gurl can blow, too!

This chune, Abide, became one of my instant faves because of the way it just rolls off the ear.  Lyrically, it's a worship song but musically, it got stank with a tinge of classic Motown R&B. Just lurrrve the vibe! Anyway, time for you to enjoy summa dis heah!

Fling Chune Friday: Write My Song

Happy, happy Friday to one and all! It's the end of my first full week in my 30s and it's been quite full.  Here's the quick and dirty version of what I've learned already:

• I was vocally admired by some white guys while walking down the street in a major metro area... that has never happened to me before. Granted, they were probably drunk but that's not the point. LOL  At least they were kinda-sorta respectful about it.
• I was reminded that good times can be had by simply being surrounded by good company--good food doesn't hurt either. A woman's 30th birthday bash normally has a wild connotation to it but my girls and I kept it simple... and still had a bomb time! I mean, they prayed over me and spoke into my life--what more could I ask for??
• I realized that I probably can't stay [platonic] friends with my old flame. He probably has no clue but certain things he says make me think that there's still hope for us after all these years... It's not his fault that I never emotionally moved on, but it's my fault for allowing him to lead me on. Sooner rather than later, I'm just gonna let him know how I really feel...
• I know that I am SO ready to make major changes in my life! I feel like I've been at a stand-still in almost every area of my being and now I'm gonna start making some moves. Time to throw off my "security blanket" and jump head-first into the unknown... God help me!

Soooo, yeah... big tings ah gwaan dis year! :o)  But in the midst of my 30-ness, I have every intention of seeking and walking in God's perfect will.  And this week's chune is a perfect affirmation of that sentiment.  Even though I'm doing me, I want Him to Write My Song and allow me to sing it as only I can.  My new anthem by Marcus Cole is definitely for the grown, sexy and saved--smooth-like-buttah vocals, deliciously mellow melody and an overall vibe of holy lounge chillness.  I'd tag this track sumthin' like "Gerald Levert got saved and did the House of Blues on a Sunday morning"... ;o)

Be blessed,

pVI

Fling Chune FRIDAY: Outta Control

Happy Friday once again!  I had an "OK" week--except for a pseudo-anxiety attack about starting the next decade of my life--but all's well that ends well. :o)  I think it's especially fitting to end the week on a high note.... and Tyshan Knight has a couple of those in this chune right heah!  The production is top-notch, thanks to Higher Intel Music, and the vocals give you that authentic R&B feel; but what I love the most is the 'feel-good-bounce/nod-ya-head/it's-Friday-heeeey' vibe that just drips off of this track.  My only complaint is that the song is too short--but then it's a FREE download directly from the H.I.M. site, so I can't get mad about nuthin' for this song!

So when I feel like things are getting outta control before my big birthday, I'll just pull this up on my iPod, bang it through some headphones, and bounce my cares away! Enjoy!

Fling Chune FRIDAY: Pray for Me

Happy Friiiidaaaay! Lawd, it's been a ride! I hope all of you had a great past week. :o)

This chune expresses how I've been feeling for a while now--in the need of prayer. Yes, I know I have fam and friends praying for me even when we're not in communication but I feel so distant from them. In fact, I'm working on not feeling so distant from God so it's probably just me. *sigh*

But what's bangin' is that God heard my prayers and this is what He did: earlier this week, my girl called me up and told me that she saw me in a dream and wanted to check in on me. It was during the same time I was having a severe mood swing (don't know if it's possible to have a single attack of depression but that's what it felt like), so I know it was the Holy Spirit that put me on her mind. When I told her what I was going through, she immediately prayed for me and by the time the phone call was over, I felt like a cloud was lifted from over my head! People, don't sleep on the power of prayer!!

So this chune is dedicated to my friend and all those who are keeping their loved ones lifted up in prayer. Please, don't ever let up--it does more than you know!

be blessed!
pVI

*for some reason, YouTube won't let me embed the video so here's the link to Pray for Me by Carmen Michelle*