Taunja on: Badu

Erykah Badu "Otherside Of The Game" (Live) // VH1 Soul Stage (2008)


WORDS BY TAUNJA:

Ok for the last 3 weeks thanks to someone on OKP I have killed Erykah’s Live version of “Otherside of the Game” from her VH1 Soul concert. The reason why I love it so much is because it reminds me so much of the 1st time I saw her live. It was at the now legendary Atlanta spot Ying Yang. The night started out as a listing party for Baduizm but little did we know it was going to be a full live performance of her album.

Erykah did a cover of “Stay” by Chaka and killed it. The place was beyond packed and I just remember getting up on the bar so I could see and yell “You sing that damn song!" What a night to remember!

5:59 takes me back to that exact moment......wow!

Rock With You Live

Michael Jackson "Rock With You" (Live) // The Triumph Tour (1981)


I've talked about The Jacksons Live album a few times already on this blog. It's actually a compilation of a few shows the Jacksons did back in 1981. Anyway, "Rock With You" is one of the highlights of the album. The song before it is "I'll Be There". At the end of the song, Mike continues singing getting ready for his solo joint, but it's tacked on the end of "I'll Be There". When listening to the concert, I would always fast forward back to listen to these few seconds. I liked it so much, I re-cut my own version.

D'Angelo Live (2 of 3)

Use Me (Live) // David Sanborn & Friends (1998)


Lady (f/ Raphael Saddiq, Ali Shaheed Muhammad & ?uestlove) (Live) // Live on the Chris Rock Show

Live @ The Hot House

OMAR
Live @ The Hot House
Chicago, IL 2004

"Making Sense Of It"
"Music"
"Outside"
"I'm Still Standing"
"Syleste"
"Everybody Loves The Sunshine" (Roy Ayers)
"Interlude"
"Be Thankful"* (William DeVaughn)

"Little Boy"
"This Is Not A Love Song"
"Golden Brown"
"Saturday"
"Essensual / Band Introductions"

I WAS AT THIS SHOW!

This was my second time seeing Omar live in concert, and both times were at one of my favorite music venues, The Hot House on Balbo & Wabash. It was one of the most intimate music spots in the city. Shame they couldn't stay open. From Fertile Ground to the All Natural crew, it was fantastic. The stage was just a few inches off the floor and the artists were RIGHT THERE! Listening to this song, you could tell how involved the audience was. You could truly feel the music hitting you due to how close you were.

If you haven't been to an Omar show, consider this your ticket.

* Please take notice of Omar's background vocalist Chris Ballad on this song. Amazing!

The Roots Come Alive

The Roots "You Got Me" (f/ Jill Scott)(Live) // MTV $2 Bill Show (2002)


Live from Washington D.C.

Chaka Badu

Rufus f/ Chaka Khan "Tell Me Something Good" (Live) // Rags To Rufus (1974)


Erykah Badu "Stay" (Live) // Erykah Badu Live (1997)

Black Moses 1942-2008

The legendary Isaac Hayes was more than just "Shaft". He was more than just a staple of Stax Records or the hip hop sample we heard in between the beats. Isaac Hayes' music represented every black neighborhood in America. From the the ghettos of Los Angeles to the borough's of New York, Black Moses told tales of love, black pride and promise. He was true Blackness personified through music.

If you have Netflix, I highly recommend watching the documentary Wattstax (1973). It's Chappelle's Block Party except they replaced Dave with Richard Pryor.

"Walk On By" // Hot Buttered Soul (1969)


"Ike's Mood" // ...To Be Continued (1970)


"The Look Of Love" // ...To Be Continued (1970)


"Hung Up On My Baby" // Three Tough Guys (1974)