As the sounds surround you… I invite you to open the door of gratitude and find the men in your life who have gifted goodness to you. Remember to dance… Remember to give thanks…

A big thank you to the brothers who helped me create My Brother – baron, Jesse O, sean360x, Samuel, Buttafly Soul, Dwayne, Sam, Marcelo, Artie and Jon.

Leave me a comment below and share your thoughts and feelings:)

Its the start of another week, so its time to alter your mood with with a music mix specially for you. From my Soul Comfort

Music Monday Mix:

• Poetic Creole lyrics that transport you to a ethereal world of magic.
• Jazzy acoustic guitar licks compliments of Mike Ibrahim.
• Relaxing layers of harmonies and melodies.

Why you’ll Love it:

• Mike Ibrahim wrote it.
• Happiness in under 3:00 minutes.
• A celebration of individuality and self.
• Makes you feel like spring all year round.

What to do?

• Listen and share with your friends:)
• Listen and write a comment below:)
• Listen until you feel gentle mist drops of Spring Rain filling your Soul:)

Just thought I’d help you start the week right with a music mix to get you moving. From my Soul Comfort

Music Monday Mix:

• An infectious Soulful Funk House dance groove with a little surprise break down.
• Positive, uplifting lyrics about moving towards the source of all Love & Light.
• Relaxing harmonies and melodies to wash over your Spirit and make you feel whole.

Why you’ll Love it:

• Feels like a sonic starburst.
• Happiness and joy in under 3:30 minutes.
• Fortifies your spirit and helps you make it through the day.

What to do?

• Listen and share with your friends:)
• Listen and write a comment below:)
• Listen and when the spirit moves you move:)

Smooth R&B to Caress your Mind, Body, and Soul…

5:55 pm
I’m sitting in my hotel room… waiting for the limousine. A few hours ago, Maxwell’s stylist and Carib Newspaper’s entertainment editor, were deciding what I would wear on the red carpet (black vintage jacket) and on stage (white suite from Sonia Rykiel’s Homme Collection, and shoes by Valentino). Relaxed and sophisticated… I like it. Regina Belle is also slated to perform tonight and Rihanna is nominated for 6 awards. Stepping out onto the balcony, I listen to the waves below on the beach, and feel the ocean breeze against my face… this is a “Soul Comfort” moment.

The journey started last summer, when Walter Greene listened to my new CD, and asked for an interview for his newspaper and radio show. I was honored by what he wrote “Soul Comfort soothingly blends quiet storm, soul and sweetness all wrapped in a cozy blanket of spiritual awareness.” This is exactly what I wanted to give everyone listening to “Soul Comfort.” Then he invited me to perform at Guyana Fashion Weekend 2008… What an experience! And yes that was a “Soul Comfort” moment.

9:25 pm
I’m waiting backstage at the 2009 Barbados Music Awards, holding my guitar. The lights dim and I hear my name introduced. That’s my cue. I move quickly… I only have a few minutes to get into position. The stage hand positions the mic and runs into the wings. The blue spotlight baths me… I’m on…

Now everything is hazy blue… a vast sea of soft blue light. I take a moment to adjust, and then slowly enter the world of music… melody… harmony… lyric. Ahhhh yes! This is it… I feel my voice flowing out of me. This moment is sublime, the pinnacle of happiness – the ultimate “Soul Comfort” moment. I am giving my music to this audience and they are receiving it. I can feel them relax now and enjoy my love. It’s beautiful and indescribable… as the lights dim, I can hear the applause…

“Soul Comfort” is my happiness on record. Nominated for 2 Velocity Awards (Best Alternative Artist and Best R&B Album), it features an impressive array of talent – Carl Evans on Keyboards (he’s played with Stevie Wonder & Barry White); David Stark on Guitar (Rick James & Teena Marie); Tommy Aros on Percussion (Luis Miguel); and Polydor recording artist Mike Ibrahim. CD mastering done by Robert Honablue, whose Gold and Platinum credits include Santana, Roberta Flack, Aretha Franklin, Bob Marley, and Miles Davis.

But more importantly, “Soul Comfort” is my gift to you. I receive emails all the time from people who listen to “Soul Comfort” everyday, because its part of their morning ritual. Or while driving to work, because it clears their mind. Or while cleaning, because it helps time fly by. Or while making love, because… well you know… lol Imagine owning this CD now… what “Soul Comfort” moments could you be enjoying…

12:55 am
We are sitting in the limo heading back to the hotel. All the congratulations and well wishes are now in my heart… all the celebrity pictures are saved, and I’m watching the lights sail by. It’s been a successful evening. I would only have a few hours of sleep before filming the Good Morning Barbados TV interview and performance. But right now, I smile, replaying the scenes of the last few hours, and thanking the Universe for another “Soul Comfort” moment – these special times we always remember.

Click on the image below to listen now.

• Best R&B Album

• Best Alternative Artist

This piece is based on the Rabindranath Tagore’s quote “This is the ultimate end of man, to find the One which is in him; which is his truth, which is his soul; the key with which he opens the gate of the spiritual life, the heavenly kingdom.” I hope you enjoy.
Love & Light
Nhojj