In+My+Own+Words

Ready for the World – “Gently” (1988, from the album Ruff ‘n’ Ready) One of my favorite groups from the 80s was Ready for the World. I always felt like …

There’s something about this song that just feels… honest.No gimmicks.No overproduction.Just pure emotion riding on top of that groove.And then that voice comes in… Bobby DeBarge. Man… the first time …

Every once in a while a remake comes along and reminds you why music never dies… It just gets reborn. Now let’s be clear… this groove didn’t start in the …

Been listening to this album for the last couple of days.Felt appropriate.And honestly, that says a lot. 🎧 Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On came out in 1971.But listening to it …

This right here… this is one of my favorite Ne-Yo songs.Champagne Life – Extended version. The video still hits hard every single time. 🥂 This wasn’t just a random video …

I haven’t posted in a minute. Not because I couldn’t, but because I didn’t want to. And honestly, I was in my feelings. I kinda needed some empty. Then today …

New Year’s Day, 2026. There’s something about the first day of the year. It’s quiet in a different way. Not empty, just reflective. Like everything you’ve been through is sitting …

Some records don’t age. They just wait. What People Do for Money has been living in my head as 2025 closes out, because if this year had a theme song… …

I hope everyone had a great Christmas.Mine was… Ok. Today wasn’t really landing right for me. But then “We Got Love” by Babyface came on while I was walking Loki …

Every now and then, a song comes along that understands you a little too well.Set Fire to the Rain is one of those records for me. It’s about loving someone …