Hip Hop Therapy…

Ever So Clear, Bushwick Bill

This tune brings back memories of Yo MTV rap, those teenage years of care-free living...

Fortunate to have been brought-up in a middle-class home, however there were still times when it was just…

Dilemma…

Johnny was, Bob Marley

Opening line; “Woman hold her head and cry, ‘cause her son had been shot down in the street and died, from a stray bullet…”

This song sums up the pain and travail of humanity. Our feelings of powerlessness towards injustice…

Weeping Prophets 

Bibanke (If I cry), Asa

The birth of Samuel in 1098 BC ushered in a new era in the history of the people of Israel. He was the last Judge and the first Prophet to the nation. He reluctantly ordained Saul as King when the masses demanded for one with a view…

Epiphany… 

A sudden manifestation of the essence or meaning of something.

One of the many qualities that sets humankind apart from other living creatures is our ability to radically change the course of our lives.

Walkman and Cassette Players

Prophecy, Don Carlos

Music Maker

Don Carlos and Gold took the 80s by surprise. Among their many hits, Prophecy is one of my favourites.

Growing Up…

What a wonderful world, Louis Armstrong

This song reminds me of Sundays or occasions when my parents hosted parties for their expat friends.

Mum was a Homemaker and Dad a Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineer. Through the…

Snakes and Ladders

Flight, The Movie

Flight was released in 2012, starring Denzel Washington. The movie was nominated for two Academy Awards at the 85th Academy Awards, this includes Best Actor (Denzel Washington) and Best Original Screenplay (John Gatins).

My Angel

Malaika, Miriam Makeba

Often played by special request from Mum while Dad is DJing at home on Friday nights after a busy working week.

Also heard playing in the background towards the end of a house party. When everyone is tired, lounging with a…

A quest for more…

The Potter’s Hands, Hillsongs

Friends, I have come to realise that anything of transcending value comes with a high price. And with this thought in mind, let’s look at the life of the biblical character, Moses.

But inside… 

I’d die without you, PM Dawn

This song opens up with a beautiful piece on the piano — simply awesome… Like most well crafted songs, the lyrics is simple, yet powerful.