I love R&B singers John Legend and India.Arie. I've spent a good deal of today reading about and watching clips from their 'Oxygen's Custom Concert' at the Sony Studios March 22, 2005 in New York City. I find myself constantly asking the question, "where has all the good music gone?" Where have all the real musicians gone?" These two are amazing.. artist who can write, sing, play instruments, have stage presence and don't just look good in their eclectic trendy outfits! And They both look soo good!
Rather than supporting albums, I find myself conceptualizing these "fantasy albums." My most recently fantasy album is a collection of big band and soul ballad duet covers featuring John and India. Maybe even a couple original numbers in there.. I just really want to hear some good music. Music that has the possibility of becoming standards, classics, and "oldies" and not all these flavor of the week so called hits corporate America is shoving down our throats. Will the true hit makers please stand up? Where is the next Chaka Khan, Roberta Flack or the next Donny Hathaway?
I rarely listen to the radio... beyond the insufferable personalities Radio One, the self proclaimed "Urban Media Specialist," presents as experts on all things; I tired of hearing the same play lists over and over. Who gave them the right to decided who's hot and who's not based on corporate sponsorships, cup size, and so called swag?? I digress...! Check out the below links and I'm sure you'll appreciate their chemistry.
John Legend & India.Arie Performing Ordinary People
..::Listening to John Legend: If This World Were Mine::..
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