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Grown Early, Loved Loud: My Life in R&B’s Golden Era

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Love in the Time of Timberlands: A 90s & 00s R&B Throwback By Rehab's Couch There was a time when love songs had a bassline you could bounce to. When heartbreak came with harmonies, and healing sounded like Joe telling you he was ready, or Brandy letting you know that she wanna be down . That’s the era this mix pays homage to — the late 90s and early 2000s — a golden stretch for R&B, and a formative period in my own life. I was young, but already deep in the thick of grown-woman life — babies on my hip, a full-time job, bills, dreams, and expectations pulling me in every direction. But through it all, the music was always there. In my headphones on a late bus ride home. On the stereo as I cooked dinner half-dancing. In stolen moments of softness that reminded me I was still allowed to feel. This mix is for that version of me. The one juggling big responsibilities but still holding on to rhythm and romance. It’s Usher reminding me to let it burn. It’s Monica telling me...

And Then the Fellas say!

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It would be unfair if i did not give the guys a chance to answer. A collection of some of my favourite men, singing back to the ladies... I honestly dont know why we cant always get along..men an women...we want the same things you know... ;) We just say it differently.. just listen and youll see im right.. (Sigh!) music really can speak volumes when you cant find the right words to express yourself.. if you want, i have some homework for you....lol... after all this is the rehabs couch..!! Try this exercise at home..make a mixtape for your better half and see if it doesnt work wonders!! Spread Love though.... i dont want any arguments... just love one another.. you can send me your results too, coz im nosey like that... :) God Bless all the special Men im my life, brothers father, uncles cousins, friends... and my special Man who is truly the most magnificent precious creature... i am blessed. I love you..xx Artists Include: Will downing, Rashaan Paterson, Joe, Soul ID, Jaheem, Chico...

Beg Borrow and steel!

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What a couple of days i've had..Losing all my musical ingredients.. So i've begged borrowed and shhh...stole..some music to ease the pain..what an addict to music i am.. Its very strange as i was compiling this new cd.. i say wheres this..and wheres that..its a bit like making dinner in someone elses kitchen..lol.. Different pots and pans ..different seasoning...ooh i dont know what the stove is like..However, a true chef should be able to cook a meal anywhere... this one is dedicated to my knight in shining armour who totally came through for me in my hour of need...you certainly know who your friends are when it counts...i love you baby.....xxx why not take a bite and let me know how the food tastes.. lol..much love... Artists include: Kray Twins ft Vee Joe Eric Sanicola ft Brooke Ross Kanye West & Malik Yusef ft common Kesha ft Three mafia Mishon South Souldiers Leona Lewis ft Cassidy Reazon Rock city Ludacris DOWNLOAD LINK: (Upfront mix Urban UK Flavours with a hint of...