Just in case it’s gotten by you unnoticed, my most recent theme seems to be loving those in your life just the way they are. I recently found this cover of Bruno Mars’ song, Just The Way You Are on YouTube, and this man’s voice is incredible. Matt Beilis, if you have not heard of him, has one of those voices that makes you stop and listen. His debut album, Can’t Help But Wonder, was released this June.

A description of his sound reads, “a place where soul and hip-hop grooves meet the electricity of a rock band. One might call Matt an Elton John Legend or a Maroon Folds 5.”

I like what you’re preaching, Dwele! A woman with beauty, substance… and no stank attitude.

I’ve been a fan of J. Cole on the mic for a minute now. Miguel Jontel on the other hand…. I’ve only recently been crushing on his voice since I heard ‘Sure Thing’ a little while back. … It’s one of my favorite songs. Peep the video for that here. This isn’t him dancing in the video, but I’m still feeling the choreography.

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Loved Man On the Moon – The End of Day, but I do miss when Cudi first came out with Pillow Talk, and I would have it on repeat in my room at night. Along with Tabi Bonney’s Baby…. which sadly, I can’t play on here, but you can Download.

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The soulful r&b artist, Mateo, has had my attention for a while now. And I just can’t seem to get enough of his sound. In reference to his musical influences and his own sound, the LA artist states, “Everything is merging together, and I like that in my music; a mixture rather than one flavor only; R&B/Pop/Alternative/Soul—Urban Mod—if you want to pick a new genre.” He adds, “I want to bring R&B music back to where people actually have some type of emotion when they listen to my music. I want them to feel that not only is it my story, but their story as well; that they identify with it, and will be able to recall the song ten years from now.” AMEN. Purchase his album, Get to Know Me: Live at Swinghouse Studios, on itunes. Also, check out the interview he did with Urban Spin.

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Ok, so the acting might be subpar, but it’s about the music!

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