Workout song of the week: Heaven by Nu Flavor
This week’s workout song is, once again, a little morsel of nostalgia. It’s serene. It’s soulful. Most of all, it’s airy like weeping cirrus cloud. The song in question is “Heaven” by Nu Flavor. The song reloaded itself into my mental playlist after a dinner party with friends when we were reminiscing about late ’90s/early...
Workout song of the week: The Right Stuff by Vanessa Williams
After the Pacquiao vs. Marquez fight, we had a little dance party at our house (as all post-boxing events should have). The first song that came on our satellite radio was, “The Right Stuff” by late ’80s/early ’90s darling Vanessa Williams (long before she was Desperate Housewive-ing and Ugly Betty-ing — she was SO much...
Workout song of the week: Love on Top by Beyonce
Now that everyone has pulled out their wedgie over Beyonce’s “Countdown” choreography inspired by/rip-off of Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, we can now enjoy her latest video treat for “Love on Top”, another ’90s pop R&B-infused romp featuring B’s signature diva growl, a bedazzled Colonel’s hat, an array of glitzy costume changes, and a New Edition-esque...
Beyonce’s music video for Countdown is really, really, really fun!
It looks like Beyonce retains her crown for queen of the music video with her latest masterpiece for “Countdown” a video that has been making people gush and gush until they cannot gush no more. The song gets my “THAT’S MY JAM” approval, but the video, with its mod Funny Face appeal, is just pleasant...
The Muppets Are Cooler Than OK Go
With the brilliant raunchy improv show, Stuffed and Unstrung fresh on our mind, it seems like The Muppets juggernaut won’t quit, until we are all convinced that we NEED to go see their movie come November. (As if I need any convincing at all.) They are the purveyors of pop culture commentary. They are clever....
Workout Song of the Week: ‘Soldier’ by Destiny’s Child featuring T.I. and Lil Wayne
Looking back at my blogging history, I have now come to accept that I have an obsession with Destiny’s Child and Beyonce that can be compared to that of a sassy 8th grade black girl. Nonetheless, this week’s workout song, “Soldier” is appropriate for two reasons 1.) I am running my 3rd half-marathon on Sunday...
Workout Song of the Week: ‘Get Over Yourself’ by Eden’s Crush
I have introduced another late ’90s/early 21st pop jam to make it in my iPod workout rotation. This time, it is the seminal “Get Over Yourself” by the just-add-water girl group Eden’s Crush. Out of all of them, it is nice to see that Nicole Scherzinger has managed to keep herself relevant. Kudos to her....
Workout Song of the Week: ‘Forgot About Dre’ by Dr. Dre Featuring Eminem
My incessant nostalgia of turn-of-the-century music continues. This time, I am relishing in “Forgot About Dre” by Dr. Dre and Eminem: Ah yes — now that is some good ol’ fashioned Dre and Eminem. Would this be considered “vintage”? In any matter, I hope one day to follow in the footsteps of Dre and bash...
Snap Judgments: Beyonce’s New Music Video for ‘Run The World (Girls)’
Beyonce‘s video for “Run The World (Girls)” from her upcoming album 4 (in stores June 28) came out yesterday and I have some very brilliant things to say about it: 1.) It’s nice that the clydesdale horses are finding work outside of Budweiser commercials. 2.) Shoulder dancing is 10 times more effective when wearing a...
Workout Song of the Week: ‘Look At Me Now’ by Chris Brown featuring Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes
I am not saying this because of his Ike Turner past, his Dennis Rodman-meets-’90s Susan Powter hairdo, or his excessive reference of his genitals in this song — but screw Chris Brown. And as much as I like Lil Wayne, he is an aside for me. This song is all about Busta Rhymes. Welcome back...
Workout Song of the Week: ‘Pop’ by ‘NSYNC
Ah, the golden age of late ’90s/early ’00s pop (hence the name of this song)! I remember way too much about this music video than I should or care to. Actually — I take that back. I am PROUD that I know such information. For instance, I remember watching the “Making the Video” of this...
Workout Song of the Week: ‘Ray of Light’ by Madonna
On a recent Beluga pod (a.k.a. group texting conversation), my friends were discussing running techniques. They were talking about the danger of running heel-to-toe and something called “chi running” and I, being cocky MF’er that I am, said, “I don’t run. I fly” — which is true. Totally true. Since I am running my second...
