Tag / music

by Lexine

Now Playing (5.28.26)

It’s not every day I do back-to-back entries here on the same subject. But it happens to be the birthday today of the one true Kylie that’s still on top after all these years, so how about a post on some of her hits from way, way back? (Hey, it’s also Throwback Thursday!)

THE song that introduced me to her! I was only a kid, but whoever played the music at my birthday parties and family gatherings back then had pretty good taste because I remember hearing this. (And seeing the old folks at said family gatherings bust their hips to this 😆)

Her early 90s stuff gets so slept on, so I’m more than happy to boost them! Whoever said she never did a track with a rapper has never listened to “Shocked”.

And after seeing a bit of this on her Netflix docuseries, I had to include the full version here! Her and sister Dannii are pretty good here, and I’m always a sucker for campy 80s glamour.

by Lexine

My Take On: the “Kylie” Docuseries

Poster for "Kylie" --a three-part Netflix docuseries on pop star Kylie Minogue

TL;DR version: it’s great, could be longer, but watch it anyway you won’t regret it!

Almost a week ago, “Kylie”–a three-part documentary series detailing the life of pop superstar Kylie Minogue–debuted on Netflix. I didn’t catch it on debut night, or even the day after it debuted because busy. I finally had time to watch the first two parts last Friday, and I just finished the final part yesterday, and what a finale it was.

Spoilers after the cut…

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by Lexine

Now Playing: #Miles100

Today would’ve been the 100th birthday of jazz music legend Miles Davis, and, in honor of his centennial, here are some of my favorite songs of his.

A blueprint.

(a little note: this song gets a mention in my eBook The Playgirl 😁)

An underrated track that was influenced during his time in France.

You can probably tell what my favorite album of his is 😄

Bonus clip: here’s Miles performing with the one and only Prince back in the late 80s!

 

To know that Miles has made songs with other legends like (among others) Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins (who had just passed away, RIP), and Prince in a span of five decades is wild. And while I’m aware Miles was a prick in life, damn if he didn’t produce some amazing cuts I’ve ever heard.

by Lexine

On Repeat Today

*Context for those out of the loop* (TW: cheating and possible abuse)

I really was pulling for Meg & Klay to go the distance. For all of her successes, she has also gone through so much hell, and was it too much to ask for her to have a decent man who would treat her right? I’m aware that Klay was a ho (for IG “models”, lmao) during his Warriors days, but I honestly thought he changed when he met Megan. I thought he would be that decent man for her. I was wrong. He’s still a ho, albeit the dumbest ho right now who cannot and will never win another ring, and will never have anyone better than Megan. Talk about a generational fumble. 🤦🏻‍♀️

Sending love and strength to Meg! <3

by Lexine

Now Playing: Divas Only

One thing I adore about mid-late March: some of the most legendary divas/singers were born during this time!

Chaka Khan (born March 23, 1953)

The late, great (and forever Queen Of Soul) Aretha Franklin (born March 25, 1942)

Sir Elton John (born March 25, 1947)

Diana Ross (born March 26, 1944)

Celine Dion (born March 30, 1968–and this song here topped the Billboard Hot 100 30 years ago this week!)

Lady Gaga (born March 28, 1986)

And last but definitely not least, today’s anniversary girl, Mariah Carey! (born March 27, 1970)

I also learned yesterday would’ve been the birthday of the late, great Teddy Pendergrass (born March 26, 1950). Though I don’t see him as a diva (maybe not in the traditional sense), his artistry cannot be denied! This here remains one of the best love songs of the 70s (maybe ever)…but for some odd reason it also reminds me of 1996’s The Nutty Professor.  😆

by Lexine

A Prince-ly Valentine’s

I’ve been listening to Prince the past couple of days, and it’s fitting I’m still in the mood for His Purple Badness on this Valentine’s Day. 💜❤️

(Side note: I first heard this song from the OG Beavis & Butthead run, and their commentary on this song will ruin your mood…from lots of laughing! Don’t ask what they thought the music video had a close-up of.)

(The guitar at the end of this is delicious.) 

I’ll end this on an upbeat note…

The ultimate Serve in one video & song: vocals, instruments, beats, clothes, face, and HAIR! 

By the way, remember the days of YouTube when it was beyond tough to find a Prince song on the site because he was that protective of his work (and rightfully so)? 

I also have my own story on him that I’ll share as it gets close to the anniversary date of it. (No, I never knew him personally, but it’s still a cool story.) In the meantime, have a Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone!🩷

by Lexine

A Christmas Playlist

The weather outside is frightful (at least here in the Bay Area), as is having to be subjected to the same ol’ Christmas music. I’m one to get into the holiday spirit but I also don’t care for traditional Xmas music; working in retail eons ago rendered me this way. It’s worse now thanks to crappy Camp Rock remixes of the classics like “Silver Bells” and “Winter Wonderland”. That said, I have my exceptions…

I’ll always be down for 80s/90s rap and upbeat R&B with a Christmas twist!

One holiday tradition of mine is watching A Charlie Brown Christmas, so of course the soundtrack also gets some play. “Linus and Lucy” and “Skating” are two of the few Xmas classics that I enjoy, and “Christmas Time Is Here” is simply enchanting (I prefer the instrumental over the vocal version).

*That* one holiday song will keep Mariah a forever multi-millionaire, but this other holiday song of hers gets all the airplay in my house! I first heard this particular version of “Joy To The World” in one of those BBC Essential Mixes from the 90s (go to the 1:02:00 mark), coincidentally mixed by the same guy who made this remix. This song deserves more appreciation during the holidays; give it a listen if you need a break from hearing Mimi’s money-maker.

Speaking of BBC Essential Mixes, there are no holiday-themed songs in this one, but I always saw it as a “holiday” mix as it originally aired two days before Xmas (and it just turned 30 years old this year). Forget caroling–I’d rather rave around the Christmas tree with this mix!

by Lexine

Throwback: Aretha Franklin Concert, 2015

Happy 10th (and five days) anniversary to when I got to see THE Queen Of Soul Aretha Franklin perform live! 🤩 The show took place three years before her passing, and it was my one and only time I got to see her. To hear her sing (the mic was definitely ON) remains a moment I’ll forever be grateful to witness. I still vividly remember seeing a lady two seats down from me bawling with emotion while Aretha belted a lovely gospel song. Babyface (lower left pic) also opened for her, and I’m always down for some classic Babyface. Two icons in one night, and I only paid a little over $50 for it! 😱