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CONVERTIBLE OPTIONS | 1961 BUICK What's your favorite convertible top? #1961 #buick #buickconvertible #convertible #convertibletop #classiccars #classicbuick #patterns #polkadots https://www.instagram.com/p/CgW2sxdrvFT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#1961 #buick #buickconvertible #convertible #convertibletop #classiccars #classicbuick #patterns #polkadots

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Introducing the 1969 Ford Thunderbird... beautiful color scheme.... @ford #fordthunderbird #1969thunderbird #1969ford #vintageadvertising #classiccars #carrestoration https://www.instagram.com/p/CePiLMpunjk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#fordthunderbird #1969thunderbird #1969ford #vintageadvertising #classiccars #carrestoration

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Monday's Dusty Grooves | Curtis Mayfield's Back to the World Coming hot on the heels of Curtis Mayfield’s powerhouse “Superfly” album was his 1973 release of the wonderful Back To The World album. Mayfield's music always had a socially-conscious and political bent to it, but the tracks on Back To The World cranked this conceit up to an even higher degree, largely inspired the increasingly industrial world around him, and the social and environmental concerns that followed it. Since it’s Memorial Day, it would only be right to start my morning ride in my ‘64 Dodge with the titled track “Back to the World”. “Back to the World” has powerful and timely lyrical content mainly dealing with life in the U.S. after the vietnam war which had just ended as the last troops were finally on their way back home. The title track and 1st song on the album is told from the viewpoint of a soldier whose made it back home only to be told that A) The war had not been won and B) Nothing really had changed for the better since he’d left and in many ways was now worse. It’s a very descriptive and chilling realization that now the soldier was in the midst of a another war for freedom of thought and expression “Back In The World”. Salute through the words and sounds of Curtis Mayfield…….. @curtislmayfield #memorialday #vietnamwar #1973 #backtotheworld #curtismayfield #curtomrecords #classiccars #1964dodge #soliders #vietnamsoldier https://www.instagram.com/p/CeNCj-Ltbp1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#memorialday #vietnamwar #1973 #backtotheworld #curtismayfield #curtomrecords #classiccars #1964dodge #soliders #vietnamsoldier

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Smooth Cruise Saturdays | Rain Dance by The Jeff Lorber Fushion With Danny Wilson on the electric bass and Dennis Braford on the drums, the Jeff Lorber Fushion @numberonejefflorberfan churned out one of my favorite Smooth Cruise Saturday "bangers", "Rain Dance" in 1979 through the release of the "Water Sign" album. Enjoy this track as you cruise to your favorite car show, coffee shop, or brunch spot 😊. Specifically, I enjoy this track because Jeff Lorber's magic has successfully reach several generations. The backing track for the song "Rain Dance" has been sampled most notably for the 1997 Lil' Kim song "Crush on You", @lilkimisqueen_ but also for the 1996 Tha Dogg Pound @snoopdogg holiday song "I Wish," the 1997 SWV @officialswv song "Love Like This", the 2013 Ariana Grande @arianagrande song "Right There" and the 2018 Mariah Carey @mariahcarey song "A No No", from Caution. Lorber re-recorded the song, this time with vocals by Irene Bauza, as the song "Rain Dance/Wanna Fly" on his 2010 album Now Is the Time. Have some fun and considering rocking some of Lil Kim's amazing swagger on this beautiful Saturday as you cruise in your classic whip 😎. #Saturday #jefflorberfusion #vinylcollection #lp #jazz #lilkim #arianagrande #snoopdogg #mariahcarey #1979 #cruise #carshow #brunch #vinylrecords #dannywilson #dennisbradford #swv https://www.instagram.com/p/CeG0M5Wu4hN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#saturday #jefflorberfusion #vinylcollection #lp #jazz #lilkim #arianagrande #snoopdogg #mariahcarey #1979 #cruise #carshow #brunch #vinylrecords #dannywilson #dennisbradford #swv

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Auto Fashion | 1971-74 AMC Javelin Pierre Cardin Edition @pierrecardintr @pierrecardinwomen In the early 1970s, American Motors @drive.a.m.c initiated a program to associate its products with well-known fashion designers and companies. There was the Gucci-edition AMC Hornet and the Oleg Cassini-edition AMC Matador, while the wacky AMC Gremlin wore the red tab of Levi's denim. The most sought after of these was the Pierre Cardin-edition AMC Javelin because Cardin @pierrecardintr was the fashion industry's most transcendent figure and this pony car was AMC's standard bearer of sportiness. Cardin's designs were seen not only in clothing but also in personal accessories, restaurants, furniture, and even on a record label.  The décor package was optional for all 1972 and '73 Javelins for a mere $84.95 and included exterior badging. The glittery disco era was dawning when the Cardin-edition Javelin rolled down the assembly line in blue-collar Kenosha, Wisconsin. It's mechanically sound, vaguely quick, and a symbol of decadence from a company that had previously known success only with the dowdy, fuel-sipping Rambler. When a car becomes the ultimate accessory 😊..... @motortrend https://www.motortrend.com/features/collectible-classic-1971-74-amc-javelin #motortrend #amc #amccars #amcjavelin #classiccars #fashion #upholstery #1971 #1972 #1973 #1974 #fashion #pierrecardin https://www.instagram.com/p/CeB4j81uETO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#motortrend #amc #amccars #amcjavelin #classiccars #fashion #upholstery #1971 #1972 #1973 #1974 #pierrecardin

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Roadrunner.....one of my favorite vintage ads. @chrysler #roadrunner #plymouthroadrunner #plymouth #chrysler #mopar #ads https://www.instagram.com/p/CeAXSvoueio/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#roadrunner #plymouthroadrunner #plymouth #chrysler #mopar #ads

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““Best! Song! Ever!”, [Björk] shouted when Amerie’s “1 Thing” hit the sound system.”

— N.Y. Times

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Samples vs Original Playlist

Kehlani - 1st Position Jodeci - Pump It Back

Monica - All Eyez On Me Michael Jackson - Pretty Young Thing

Jennifer Lopez/LL Cool J - All I Have Debra Laws - Very Special

 Ciara - Body Party Ghost Town DJ - My Boo

Game & Friends - Celebration Bone Thugs N Harmony - First Of The Month

Lloyd - Girls Around The World Eric B & Rakim - Paid In Full

Twista/Trey Songz - Girl Tonite Ready For The World - Tonight

Ashanti - Foolish DeBarge - Stay With Me

Young Rome/Marques Houston - For Your Love Force MDs - Tender Love

Tyga/Game - It Neva Rains Tony! Toni! Tone! - It Never Rains In Southern California

Mario - Just A Friend 2002 Biz Markie - Just A Friend

Tinashe - Just A Taste Tony! Toni! Tone! - Anniversary

Eric Bellinger - Kiss Goodnight Blackstreet - Before I Let Go

Pretty Ricky - Love Like Honey Joe - The Love Scene

Tink - Million Aaliyah - One In A Million

Big Sean - Play No Games Guy - Piece Of My Love

Kendrick Lamar - Poetic Justice Janet Jackson - Anytime, Anyplace

Amerie/Trey Songz - Pretty Brown Eyes Mint Condition - Breakin’ My Heart

Drake - Practice Cash Money - Back That Ass Up

Ariana Grande - Right Here Lil Kim - Crush On You

A playlist of my top 20 songs that features samples along with the original songs. Songs are clickable Enjoy. 

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The Awakening of Complex Simplicity – Teedra Moses

Before I get into to the wonderful connection between Ahmad Jamal , Teedra Moses, and Nas; I want to talk about my connection to the iconic Teedra Moses album called “Complex Simplicity.”

In 1988, my older sister was captivated by Anita Baker’s “Giving You the Best That I Got ” cassette tape.  Although I was only 6 years old and unaware of heartbreak and love, Anita became a favorite to me.  Her deeply soulful love ballads, sultry voice, and signature dance/sway mystified the Soul and R&B charts of the 80s and beyond.  African American women received a gift of ballads that explored love and passion.  Anita Baker dominated the soundtrack of my life until I stumbled across the instant vintage masterpiece called “Complex Simplicity”.

Complex Simplicity couldn’t have been released at a better time.  During August of 2004, I relocated from a small Louisiana town to the soulful hustle and bustle of Chicago.  Little did I know, Complex Simplicity became my weekend soundtrack as I navigated the rewarding but often disappointing love scene of the Windy City.

In 2004, Teedra Moses solidified herself as the “Anita Baker” for young women that were hip enough to slide her debut CD into the soundtrack of their lives.  Finally, african american millenials had a sistah that gave us goosebumps as we listened to her lyrics of love, secret crushes and self love.  Lets be clear, Teedra Moses has solidified herself as a strong and everlasting soulful voice in the industry.  To clarify, Teedra Moses does not live in the shadow of Anita Baker but Complex Simplicity provided the same insight to my generation the same way that Anita Baker’s early albums did during her early career.

On the writing of the Songs of Complex Simiplicity

Approaching the 15th year anniversary of Complex Simplicity, the album’s timeless production and sincere songwriting deserves an encore.   Reading some of Teedra’s earlier interviews speaks to her effortless natural talent of songwriting.

“I mean most of those records were written in my mirror. I had mirrors on my closet doors in my room when I lived in Pasadena at that time when I was writing that album. I would just fall so deep into myself. *Laughs* I would have a beat on, and I would just be in the mirror in my vibe, and my room was all red, and I just remember it being such a great color at the time because it surrounded me so much. And I would just be in my room, and I probably looked a hideous mess, but in my head and in my mind I was on. And I would just be in the mirror singing to myself, free styling, and that’s how that record came out. ” Teedra Moses

Connecting “Be Your Girl” to Nas and Ahmad Jamal.

We all love and adore “Be Your Girl”. We can appreciate the shy soulfulness of this track. 15 years later, Teedra Moses Fans became delighted to know the full back story on the making of “Be Your Girl”. Teedra Moses was featured on Issa Rae’s Pieces where she gave us the truth behind the sound and lyrics of the song. Teedra revealed the connection between the song, Nas and Ahmad Jamal.  The song was sort of a secret crush’s love letter to rapper Nas.  Nas created a track called “One on One” that sampled elements of Ahmad Jamal’s The Awakening.  Since Teedra was a distant admirer of Nas, Teedra decided to take elements of Nas’s One on One to make the timeless track “Be Your Girl”.

It doesn’t get better than that right?

In the next coming months, Soultagious will touch on the greatness of Ahmad Jamal samples through hip hop.  Ahmad Jamal’s contribution to soul and hip and hop deserves a post of it’s own.

LISTEN TO “THE AWAKENING PLAYLIST” ON SPOTIFY

Let Celebrate the Legacy of Teedra Moses. It is rare to find an album that sounds current whether it is played in 2004, 2014 or 2024.  The lyrics and melodies will forever be relevant to anyone that has or desires to experience the crush, the relationship, or even love lost.

Take a listen to a playlist curated by Soultagious that is inspired by the connection between Teedra Moses, Ahmad Jamal, and Nas. Enjoy the sounds of Teedra as we take a listen to songs from her debut album and beyond with a little lagniappe sprinkled throughout the playlist.

Be sure to checkout the amazing tracks released by Teedra Moses after the success of Complex Simplicity. Teedra has churned out a plethora of bangers such as “I Told You”, “Love Devine”, “Whole Lotta Sex”, “R U 4Real”, “Something Real”, “Get it Right”, “So Special”.   The List goes go on and on….bangers after bangers.

Let’s Celebrate the Legacy of Teedra!