Morning Soundtrack VI

This takes me back to college; the first two years were a time of introspection. Sampling "Can U Help Me" by Usher over this cold ass beat = dope. I've always been a sucka for production over a piano bass line.




This is definitely one of my all-time favorite songs. This song defines cool; this song embodies a smooth vibe. This song is as player as it gets.




The reason why I love this song isn't because my favorite rapper of all-time is on it. I love this song because it was sampled by Sting's "Shape of My Heart." I wonder if some artists realize that they're making timeless music at the time they're in the studio. Probably not. A true legend doesn't take themselves too seriously.

HCG Diet - 30 Days

Well, my HCG diet is over. In a matter of 30 days, I lost 35 pounds. I really had no idea that I would lose that much weight that quickly, but I stuck to the protocol and the weight flew off. I'm very pleased with the weight I've lost. I definitely feel a lot better. That's only the beginning though; now, it's time to get in the gym and get that tone I really want. Overall, 30 days was worth it. The next time a lot of people see me, they will notice a big difference.

Morning Soundtrack V

Waking up this morning to Mint Condition is a true blessing. I love this band so much; every time I hear this song it brings me back to being a kid. Even 20 years later, this song has a true effect on me.




Every black child raised from 82-95 knows this song. You can't tell me that your mother, father, aunt, uncle or grandparents didn't play this on repeat. "Breakin' My Heart" by Mint Condition is perfect.




1997. Going into the 8th grade rockin' an Iceberg tee. I definitely remember when this song came on. This is another song that reminds me of my childhood.



All I remember is my Mom playing Brownstone's "From The Bottom Up" cassette tape on repeat for months in her '88 Nissan Stanza when I was a kid. Brownstone was a definite memory in time when R&B singers actually could sing.

Morning Soundtrack IV

This song by Bloc Party takes me back to '06 when it first came out. This song reminds me of exactly what I was going through at the time. A different Kevin Robinson I was....a different mind-frame....a different time.




This reminds me of walking through DC in the winter while I was in college. This song reminds me of walking to class in the snow looking at the deep blue Maryland sky. Good memories....



2006. College Life. Recently, I've been listening to a lot of the bands and artists that I listened to in college. She Wants Revenge was one of those bands that defined certain elements of me at the time; eyes wide open wondering what's next, yet completely nonchalant in my approach to conformity (if that makes any sense). This was around the time I had my revelation and my third eye opened.

HCG Diet (Three Weeks Later)

So I wanted to give an update to how things are going on this HCG diet. Today, makes it 3 weeks that I have been on HCG and I am now 28 pounds lighter. It's amazing how quickly this diet is helping me lose weight. For most of you that know me personally, seeing me after I am done with this diet will trip you out. I have some more poundage I want to drop before I will continue into phase 3 of the diet, but so far, I am elated with the results after only 3 whole weeks. I'm looking forward to getting back in the gym and seeing that toned up body that I used to have in college and will definitely get back soon. When I go home for Thanksgiving next month, I plan to be at my goal weight; but as for now, 28 pounds lighter and I feel a lot better!

Hot October!

96 degrees in the middle of October; I love LA!

Morning Soundtrack III

"Time is getting old...time is over now." A lyric from "Once Upon A Time" by the French group, Air. This song always puts me in such a great mood. I'd recommend you all to get Spotify so you can stream music without having to take up space on your laptop or phone.




Right Here (Human Nature Remix). SWV. All I can simply say about this song is this is my favorite remix of all time; quite simply the best remix I've ever heard. Even after twenty years of its release, this song still has the same impact on me like it did when I was a kid.




This had to be 2006 when this song came out; I remember the first time I heard "The Adventure" by Angels & Airwaves in college and thinking this was a great song.




I remember buying this album on Amazon around '05 or '06. That's when I used to actually purchase albums when I couldn't find them online to bootleg. It was only about 5 bucks anyway, and after hearing this album, I was hooked on this French band, Phoenix.

Morning Soundtrack II

If you have Beats by Dre Studio headphones, then you too like me experience music at a totally different level. "Fantasy" by the xx sounds incredible this morning.



Now, "It Is Not Meant To Be" by Tame Impala plays; an Australian band. This song puts me in the mood of a perfect summer day at the beach just chillin. This song epitomizes a state of utter nirvana. With heavy 60s-rock influence, most of Tame Impala's music is atmospheric and most people would pigeonhole it as "chillwave." I'm definitely not one for labels on good music; I'll just call it that...good music.




It's ironic how I can hear a song and it defines a moment in my life. "Falling By The Wayside" by People in Planes defines exactly how I felt the entire time I was in college. The early twenties of my life were a time of coming of age and trying to find a balance. It was the most introspective period I've had of my life so far. I have went through many phases in my life (high school: white tee and jersey stage, college: Diadora & Express stage, post-college: struggling to deal with bills and having fun) but I've always seemed to champion through whatever I go through. "...it's okay to be safe."




Mr Brightside. Spring Break 2005. The ironic thing about the first time I heard this is I really felt like I was the protagonist in the song; I was Mr Brightside.

HCG (Day 14)

I just wanted to give a short HCG update since as of today it has been two weeks that I've been on the diet. I've lost 23 lbs in 14 days so far; it's been flying off! The next time a lot of you see me, I'll be a lot slimmer.

3rd PR Radio (Episode 14)

3rd PR Radio (Episode 14) by uncovered3rd

Morning Soundtrack

There's nothing like waking up, thanking God for another gorgeous day then reaching for your iPhone to listen to some music. I started the day of with "Time Flies" by Groove Theory; I've been a big fan of Amel Larrieux for years. Seeing not only is she a great singer, but she's also gorgeous.

Then, Thom Yorke's "Harrowdown Hill" came on; this song has always been great to me. Ever since the first time an old college buddy of mine showed the song to me, I've been an instant fan of it.




Now, my favorite song by Coldplay plays; a song entitled "Sparks." The first time I heard this song was as it played in the movie, "The Wedding Crashers." If love had a melodic sound, it would sound like this. Such a great morning!




I was just planning on wrapping up this post until "Standing On The Shore" by Empire of the Sun came on. The first time I heard this song was on a roadtrip headed home from Los Angeles back to the Bay Area. Of course, this was months before I moved to LA. If this song doesn't put you in a great mood, something is horribly wrong with you.

Oh, You Rap...What Else Is New?

Sometimes I lie and bed listening to music while I write whatever comes to mind. One thing that comes to mind is the ridiculous ego that some rappers have. My thing is, "How can you have an ego when you aren't even a public figure?" It's really bad when you are an egotistic maniac of a rapper with no public acclaim yet thrust your belligerence of self-idol worship on people. If you have to keeping telling people how much of a big deal you are, then you obviously are not viable. I really do not like working for arrogant rappers and dealing with their expectations of grandeur and reality of complete delusion. It's been time to find a band, singer, etc. For a long time; sometimes I am over hip-hop.