Hi, I'm new!/Funkin It Up Friday's

Hello, I'm Toya, and I will be posting here every once in a while. I will do a better intro of my self later, but now it's time time for work. So enjoy these songs Have a great weekend all!


I really miss 90's RnB. Jodeci was the shit!



This was my song....when I was in 5th grade.



Mary J! And she still going strong!



What happened to them? I loved this song! I think the Fugees came in and kinda took their style, lol.



Loved this song and I still do. I Love the words.



Thats all for now. I'll post later. Peace.

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My Sephora Order arrived...

So my first Sephora Online order arrived and I'm trying out some Carol's Daughter and I don't think it will take the place of my Karen's Body Beautiful but we will see. I will do my best not too be to biased.. Look out for the post later tonight. See you soon.

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Honesty Box

I decided to see what the hype was and installed the Honesty box app on facebook and I do respect all comments given and can understand where they are coming from on their feelings toward me. But one comment truly bothered me and it basically said that I was lost and need to be less indecisive and scattered. Now I respect the statement but anyone that really knows me understands why I am this way. I pretty much had someone in my life telling me what to eat, what to think, when to sleep, how to dress and even what religion I should believe in. This all changed for the best about 4 years ago. So I have been trying different things and basically trying to find my purpose, as do all people young and old. Somethings I stick with and some I don't, but I believe I have the right to change my mind whenever I feel especially when it concerns me. This new found freedom is new for me and I will take advantage of ALL my talents. Does this make me lost no...If I were lost I would simply have no sense of self and no drive to accomplish anything in life. I could have simply fallen from grace and accepted that all the negative in my life was my fault and never strive to be better.

I am a works in progress and If you truly know me you would understand the great leaps and bounds I have taken to get here and how much more I have to grow.

There are several things that when I have made a decision I stick with but in regards to what I want to do with my career for the next 30 years I will try any and everything until I feel the fit is right.

Relationships is another aspect that I know what I want and I am willing to compromise as long as the person actively communicates with me. I don't like playing the guessing game nor should I have to. This is the same for a friendship or something more than that. I am an open book and for the first time I'm seeing that its ok not to know exactly what you want, but when I find it I will discover it's been exactly what I needed. I don't and will never shy away from my feelings whether they are good or bad. I honestly feel people that run from emotions end up cheating themselves in the long run.

I would rather try and fail than not try at all.

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6PM - 2AM Pacific Time

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Ok Yes I know it's late but I'm really digging these two artists

So I heard about Joy Jones a while back and didn't pay her any mind. Boy was I wrong and missing out on such an amazing voice. Her vocals are flawless and I think it's safe to say she has taken Jill Scott's spot on my iPod. Sorry Jilly from Philly!



Now on to a group called the Noisettes that I'm feeling and sorry I have slept on them for so long. The music is not for everyone but I appreciate artists that step out the box without even trying. The fact that the lead singer is a woman of color just puts the icing on the cake. She is gorgeous and talented.



On that note I'm off to bed, enjoy!

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Just Pondering a Bit...

This may pertain to some people but it may just end up being my mini rant for the day. Have you ever met someone that truly and whole heartily believed some of the mess they peddled to the world. They have worn the mask for so long that they are unable to see what is reality and what is fiction. Someone that has somewhat mastered the art of being a chameleon. The sad thing is they have copied and assumed others' identities for so long they don't even know or can't even grasp a sense of self.

Made me think of this song

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Fresh Twists

Hey Everyone,

See I'm trying to really commit to the blog. Hopefully the word will get out and I will get a few more followers.

So I went ahead and twisted my hair today, despite my lazy mood. I will be posting the products used later on today. I basically just washed hair with some Dr. Bronners Peppermint soap and conditioned with Aubrey Honeysuckle Rose conditioner and applied so Jamaica Mango and Lime Island Oil. Then twisted with Karen's Body Beautiful Hair Butter and some Protein gel.

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Funkin it up Friday's

Ok So this week I will feature an artist that some of you may be familiar with...drum roll please. It's the highly underrated talented Crystal Waters. She may have simply been one of those artists that was ahead of her time. I have always thought she was slept on. While she always recieved radio play I just don't think people really took her seriously.

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Poll for my natural readers

Has the amount of attention from men changed since being natural?
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I smell just like candy

So while stalking a blog a few months back I ran across something that has become a staple for me. This wonderful product is Aquolina Pink Sugar Hair Perfume! I was somewhat skeptical because I had never heard of a perfume for my hair. So being the dare devil I am I went down to Ulta (fav store for numerous reasons) and purchased a bottle. It's also sold online at a Sephora. I love this product! The scent is sweet yet not over bearing, similar to Escada's Rockin Rio perfume. I get tons of compliments on how my hair smells ( I know it's a little weird). Fits right in your purse or gym bag and easy to travel with. If you are looking for a lil umph this would be a great buy. Let me know what you think.

Pink Sugar Hair Perfume
Stylish and lively, with a distinctive personality, Pink Sugar takes you on a journey through the pleasures and flavors of childhood with a playful blend of vanilla and caramel.

Experience this enchanting fragrance in a light, lovely hair mist that will make your mane magical.

Notes:
Bergamot, Sicilian Orange, Raspberry, Fig Leaves, Lily of the Valley, Licorice, Strawberry, Red Fruit, Cotton Candy, Vanilla, Caramel, Musk, Wood, Powder.
Style:
Playful. Mischievous. Romantic.

3.38 oz Hair Perfume Spray $10 -15

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Funkin it up Friday's

So I think since I have been slacking on the updates I will have to create a strict blogging regimen. I know that's really bad on my part, but I really want to stay dedicated to this blog and becoming involved in the blogging world.

With that being said every Friday I will feature an artist...some new and some oldies but goodies.

This week's artist is the very talented Bobby Caldwell. He is best known for his song "What you won't do for love" This song is such a complex yet simple ballad created by one of the well known artists known by their Blue Eyed Soul.

The track featured below is one that was made famous by Common and then sampled again by Dwele.



This track has been sampled by some of the best.

• Aaliyah's "Age Ain't Nothin' But a Number" (samples "What You Won't Do for Love")
• Da Brat and Mariah Carey's "Gotta Thing 4 You" (samples the chorus of "What You Won't Do for Love")
• 2Pac's "Can I Get Your Number", "What I Won't Do For Love (Unreleased)" "Do for Love"(Posthumous) and "Heaven Ain't Hard 2 Find" (sample "What You Won't Do for Love")
• Tatyana Ali's "Boy You Knock Me Out" (samples "What You Won't Do for Love") On Kiss The Sky (1998)
• Common's "The Light" (samples "Open Your Eyes")
• Notorious B.I.G.'s "Sky the Limit" (samples "My Flame")
• Portrait's "heartstrings" (samples "My Flame")
• The Luniz's "Playa Hata" (samples "What You Wont' Do for Love")
• Guru (rapper)'s "Something in the Past" (samples "What You Wont' Do for Love")
• Esham's "24/7" (samples "What You Wont' Do for Love")
• Raheem DeVaughn and DJ Jazzy Jeff's "My Soul Ain't for Sale" (samples "What You Won't Do for Love")
• Goldie's "What You Won't Do for Love" is a drum & bass re-working of "What you Won't Do for Love"
• Mona Lisa's "Jus Wanna Please U" (samples "What You Won't Do For Love")
• Medaphoar's "Can't Hold On" (samples "Carry On")
• Gym Class Heroes "Viva La White Girl" (references "What You Won't Do For Love")
• Kool G Rap "Blowin' Up in the World" (samples "What You Won't Do For Love")
• Master P featuring Steady Mobb'n's "If I Could Change" (samples "what you won't do for love") in 1997.

• On The New York Undercover episode Singer Montell Jordan cover the song. (source: Wikipedia)

Please feel free to let me know about any requests.

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