Video: Dwele- How I Deal.

While he didn't have anything better to do, Dwele recorded this song and shot a video for it at his home. By himself. Hopefully he gets bored more often.



Happy MLK Day.

ECJ's Top Ten Albums of 2008

Happy New Year!!! Since 2008 is closed it's door, let me share with you the ten albums that made me love the this genre of music. I'm looking forward to album releases from YahZarah, Natassja, D'Angelo and being pleasantly surprised by a few unknown (to me) artists.

1. Foreign Exchange - Leave It All Behind

2. MDR Symphony Orchestra - The Dresden Soul Symphony

3. Choklate - Choklate

4. Jill Scott - The Real Thing: Words And Sounds Vol. 3

5. Conya Doss - Still...

6. Algebra - Purpose

7. Erykah Badu - New Amerykah 4th World War Part One

8. Hil St Soul - Black Rose

9. Angie Stone - The Art Of Love And War

10. Sy Smith - Conflict

I Completely Missed This...

Lord what is wrong with me? This was definitely released back in October, yet I'm just now hearing it. Even AFTER ECJ posted a video from the show? Smh. If you're like me and haven't heard it yet, check it out. They perform some of the classics so beautifully. Head on over to Blind I if you're interested.

Dwele Concert Dates.

Sep 29 2008 House of Blues; Chicago, Illinois
Oct 2 2008 Playhouse Square; Cleveland, Ohio
Oct 3 2008 TBA; Columbus, Ohio
Oct 4 2008 Annis Ent. Complex; Cincinatti, Ohio
Oct 5 2008 State Theater; New Brunswick, New Jersey
Oct 6 2008 BB Kings; New York, New York
Oct 7 2008 Birchmere; Alexandria, Virginia
Oct 8 2008 Birchmere; Alexandria, Virginia
Oct 9 2008 Carolina Theater; Greensboro, North Carolina
Oct 10 2008 Attucks Theater; Norfolk, Virginia
Oct 11 2008 Carolina Theater; Durham, North Carolina
Oct 12 2008 Woodminster Theater; Oakland, California
Oct 14 2008 House of Blues; New Orleans, Louisiana
Oct 16 2008 Arena Theater; Houston, Texas
Oct 17 2008 River Center; Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Oct 18 2008 Palladium; Dallas, Texas
Oct 19 2008 Dirty Dog Bar; Austin, Texas
Oct 19 2008 Dirty Dog Bar; Austin, Texas
Oct 21 2008 The Orval; Atlanta, Georgia

A Must Have For '08.

I have to say, Dwele did it again with this album. My favorite track on here is, "Open Your Eyes." It's just so beautiful. And I'm also lovin' "Workin' On It." R.I.P. to J Dilla. Anyways, here you go:

1. Sketches Of A Man (Intro)
2. Free As A Bird
3. Feels So Good
4. Blow Your Mind
5. A Few Reasons (Truth Pt. 2)
6. Open Your Eyes
7. Workin' On It
8. Brandi
9. 5 Dolla Mic
10. I'm Cheatin'
11. You Won't Be Lonely
12. Love Ultra
13. Travelin' Girl
14. If You Want To
15. Shady
16. 70's
17. Vain
18. Spiritual
19. I'm Sorry (Wake The Musical Baby)
20. Body Rock
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