WONGIE SONG OF THE WEEK: janelle monae feat grimes - pynk

janelle monae feat grimes - pynk
though i'm not sure if the grimes version is the one for the video, but either way janelle monae's new single 'pynk' definitely celebrates womyn in all their glory! directed by emma westenberg the awesome video also marks the return of hot actress tessa thompson who also co-starred in the epic prince inspired smash 'make me feel' (see below). the whole thing celebrates pussy power which is definitely cause for major happiness!


janelle monae - make me feel
don't know why i never posted my love for this song, but it's definitely one of my favorites of the year!!


janelle monae - django jane
and just an example of how diverse the upcoming 'dirty computer' album is going to sound, here is janelle in boss mode!

VIDEO PREMIERE: rihanna - kiss it better

rihanna - kiss it better
the official 2nd single off the 'anti' album, riri's latest is a slow prince like jam that features the lovely guitars of nuno bettencourt (remember extreme!) throughout. it's a simple sexy skimpy video so maybe watch this when you're NOT at work. ahem...

5 SONGS YOU SHOULD KNOW NOW: fka twigs - two weeks

fka twigs - two weeks
tahliah barnett (aka fka twigs) is definitely turning into the cool new soul chick on the block! with this prince inspired track and free style vocalizing (plus the girl can dance), this UK act is SO ready to crossover to our side of the pond and be fully admired by muzos everywhere. totally intrigued and looking forward to discovering more from this lovely chanteuse!

FINALLY...A VIDEO!: erik hassle - pathetic

erik hassle - pathetic
it was a sexy slinky jam back in february and it still plays as one of the best soul songs of the year. tell me you're not making stank face neck twirls when you're listening to this song. SO good!!!

WONGIE SONG OF THE WEEK: jessie ware - tough love

jessie ware - tough love
firstly, the video by brthr is utterly gorgeous! secondly, this slow burn of a song just keeps adding new layers every time you listen to it. i loved it a month ago when i first heard it, i'm obsessed with it now!

WONGIE SOUL SONG OF THE WEEK: jessie ware - tough love

jessie ware - tough love
someone has been inspired by prince (and thats not a bad thing at all!) the return of jessie ware is also a sexy restrained piece of soul that you just wanna roll around in it's pure satin caresses. grrrr... all sorts of awesome!

WONGIE SOUL SONG OF THE WEEK: janelle monae feat miguel - primetime

janelle monae feat miguel - primetime
channelling some serious old skool prince here, but there's nothing wrong with that kind of reference when the final product is so darn wonderful. practically the perfect duet (miguel doesn't have to pretend to be 'into' his leading lady), definitely my soul jam for the past few weeks so turn it up!!