When I was younger, like many girls, I had a huge crush on New Edition. I had my favorite, the lead singer, Ralph Tresvant. I was crazy about their music, their videos and just them overall. Aside from plastering their picture all over my walls, my cousins and I made up routines to all of their songs. We kind of grew up with them. You know how people say the music of their favorite artists got them through things? I bet most people don’t have this story.
When I was younger, I dreaded the dentist. I’m not in love with it now but it’s a necessary evil, right? When I’d go and get my teeth cleaned or get a filling I’d have a special way of getting through the discomfort and sometimes pain. In my head I’d sing one of my favorite New Edition songs at the time. It was called With You All The Way. For some reason as a little girl that comforted me. It was like my boy crushes were assuring me I would be good. Or it was just the beginnings of my love affair with music. I have a soundtrack for every part of my life. So much so, that with this new year, I decided to do something different. Instead of making resolutions or choosing a word for the year as I’ve done before, I decided to create a play list that will remind me of my dreams and support me in achieving those dreams. Music is such a huge part of me that it only made sense to approach the year this way.
A song can totally change your outlook. There’s a reason we look for the right playlist for our workout. Songs totally set the mood. They can really get your mind right for what you are about to face, who you want to be, what you want to achieve. This year, I strive to be more authentically myself. Sharing my love of health, fitness, music and fashion all through the lens of motherhood. I hope to see you along this journey and motivate you on your journey, whenever you may be headed. Here’s my playlist for 2016. I’m sure it’s going to grow as the year goes on but I think I have a good start.
What song gets you pumped up and inspires you to keep going?
- Just Do You – India Arie
- Before I Die – Kirk Franklin
- Pretty Girl Rock – Keri Hilson
- You Will Know – Black Men United (B.M.U)
- New Day – Alicia Keys
- If He Did It Before – Tye Tribett
- Grown Woman – Beyonce
- Roar – Katy Perry
- It’s Working – William Murphy
- Unwritten – Natasha Bedingfield
- Super Woman – Alicia Keys
- Good Woman Down – Mary J. Blige
37 Comments on Music, Boy Crush + the New Year
Leave a Reply
This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.
All these songs are interesting to get me going maybe just do you by India Arie. Change my mood to happy an motivated me.
Patrice M Foster recently posted…10 laws Believing
Definitely Just Do You by India.Arie and Superwoman by Alicia Keys.
Hey to admit it but I only know one of the songs above. I need to listen to some of the other ones and see if I like them.
Jeanette recently posted…Game Day Brownie Cupcakes
I love your list! We have a few of the same songs in common. Natasha Bedingfield is amazing.
Other songs I’d add to my list are: “Pieces of Me” by Ledisi, India Arie’s “Not My Hair,” “Don’t Change” by Musiq and Beyonce’s Independent Woman. I’ve always needed a great mix of uptempo + mellow beats to get me motivated!
Music is such an inspiration and a mood booster too. I can’t imagine life without it. I mostly listen to songs that make you feel like moving, it gives me energy.
I have music on most of the day. It always inspires me and helps me get going. I secretly wish I could have been a singer lol
Awesome idea–girl power with music!
Cindy (Prime Beauty) recently posted…New! Urban Decay X Gwen Stefani Blush Palette
Our radio station is always playing JustinB’s songs over and over… so, there’s my playlist every time we go out. 😛
I love your song list and can’t wait to have time to listen to them all. I know most of the artists but not all of the songs so YAY for NEW MUSIC!!!
I really love listening music when i need energy, when i am sad and when i am inspired
any Bob Marley songs never fails to pick me up 🙂
and an song from the musical Les Miserables 🙂
There are many songs that keep me going and help push me. Too much to name but you have some of my favorites on your list!
I love listening to music. I only know a few of the songs on the list. I will check out the other songs.
OurFamilyWorld recently posted…13 Great Family Movies Starring Lovable Animals
Such a great list of songs to keep you motivated. I love listening to music too.
I’m loving this list! I’m going to listen to all of these songs this morning while I work, now! My crush was Marky Mark 🙂 My closet was COVERED in magazine pictures of him!
Jeni Hawkins recently posted…Morning Coffee with Jeni & Clo (1/27) 50% off UGGs, The Sak, 10 Favorite Winter Recipes + More #MorningCoffeeChat
Great playlist!!! Flawless by Beyonce always gets me pumped! I love when it comes on during a run.
LiveLifeWell,
Allison
Great List and I also love the effect that great music has on everyday life! Thanks for sharing!
Actually lately it’s mean…because it holds a lot of truth!
I love that no matter that mood you are in you can find a song to go with it and everyone takes different meanings from them too.
I love music of all kinds and I can’t imagine my life without it. I tend to prefer more high-energy, upbeat songs. I also find listening to hip-hop is great when I need a boost of confidence ’cause rappers have swag for days.
Keisha | The Girl Next Door is Black recently posted…Tarantula Eating, Silk Spinning & Candy Making: A Road Trip through the Cambodian Countryside
I love music so the songs I choose vary based on what I’m dealing with. I love upbeat songs for the gym. Inspirational songs for tough times. Women anthems when I’m annoyed. :0)
Jay | Relaxed Thairapy recently posted…Jessicurl Deep Conditioning Treatment
Love all the songs you listed here. This playlist can surely pump you up.
Ron Leyba recently posted…Great Reasons Why You Should Join CareerAcademy.Com Today!
I love a lot of fast paced songs, that get me hype, especially when i’m working out. But i’m also feeling Natasha Bedingfield’s song unwritten and You Will Know.
I haven’t thought that much about music I like or don’t these days. I toss on a Pandora station and click some thumbs up and down. 🙂
April G recently posted…Sports Bra History Is Short, but the Effects Are Long Lasting
Great list! Music is a great mood booster for me. My playlists are definitely segmented by how the music makes me feel.
Tia recently posted…52 Week Savings – Mission Accomplished 2015
Your list of songs looks like one awesome playlist! Thank you for sharing 🙂
I love this idea, I really freaking love this. Music is a natural soundtrack to our life so this makes total and complete sense. My daughter and I love ROAR.
Mimi Green recently posted…Washington Auto Show Media Day {Chevrolet & SheBuysCars}
I love it! A woman after my own heart! I love music for so many reasons. Music is my motivator,Hezekiah Walker-God favored me, Music is my Dance instructor, Hips Don’t Lie- Shakira, I can go on and onz!!!
I like this. I don’t have a love afair with music but I did create a Joy Playlist a while ago. I need to update mine.
Glad to know that I’m it the only one who made up routines to New Edition. Before I Die and Just Do You are definitely high on my list.
Great list of motivating songs! I have so many songs in my head I would have to sit and think of one of my more motivational songs but I am like you…music can uplift my spirit.
Kiwi recently posted…How To Scrub A Dub Dub Your Face + Combination Skin Types
Music is my passion & it has been a alternative when I need some thing to relax anytime. I love your list of songs as well, where Alicia keys and Natasha Bedingfield are my favorites among them.
You have a great song list here. My recent LSS was Roar by Katy Perry. Nice to see that song in your list. 🙂
I’m a music lover too and I was an NE fan but not that much I don’t think! I like going to the dentist actually! I love trap music so I think Motivation by TI would be my song that gets me going.
Jonna recently posted…The Perfect Meal for a Football Party
First off I just knew I was going to marry Ralph Tresvant when I was younger. 🙂 I’m a true music lover and I love listening to music that inspires me. A few that you listed are my favs but I would add Walking Shoes by Mali Music, I Get Out by Lauryn Hill and Rise up by Andra Day or and Worth by Anthony Brown.
Siobhan
http://www.befreeproject.com
Love that quote! And your playlist. You are set for 2016.
I absolutely love this idea! Music is how I get through anything – when I need to give God praise and when I need to ask Him for guidance – there is a song for everything. I know/love most of these so will check out the ones I don’t 🙂
Christine @MomsNCharge recently posted…When Your Daughter is Told “Brown Girls Can’t Be Supermodels”