The Six (Week of January 16, 2012)

I’ve decided to further share my musical randomness with a new weekly post I’m uncreatively calling “The Six.” The plan is to weekly post six songs that are on my mind at the time. There are times where I’ll post that “new new” – a phrase I’m sure no one uses anymore – but generally, the tracks will just be songs that have caught my attention, had me reminisicing or simply won’t get out of my head. I have a fairly eclectic musical palette, so you should find a veritable cornucopia of decades and genres represented. So without further ado…

I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)

Hall & Oates

from 1981’s Private Eyes

Blame one of my friends on Twitter for planting this seed. This song has been in my head all morning. Plus Hall & Oates are the most soulful white dudes alive behind this guy.

Perfect Symetry

B.o.B. ft. 2 Chainz

From the 2011 mixtape E.P.I.C. (Every Play Is Crucial)

It’s one of my favorite songs from one of my favorite mixtapes of late. And between this and Jeezy’s Superfreak, this 2 Chainz character is foolishly entertaining.

More Than You'll Ever Know

Boyz II Men ft. Charlie Wilson

From 2011’s Twenty

Boyz II Men is back, this time with Uncle Charlie in tow.

Over My Head (Cable Car)

The Fray

From 2005’s How To Save A Life

I’ve always been a fan of the single How To Save A Life and didn’t realize until recently watching some countdown show that this gem was by the same guys and on the same album. Maybe I’ll give the album an honest listen now…

Break My Heart

Estelle ft. Rick Ross

From the upcoming 2012 album, All of Me

Estelle was on a recent episode of The Game and I could’ve sworn they were playing this song in the background of her scene. I’m at the mall the other day and I hear it again, but before I can bring up Shazam! to confirm, the song ended. Random Google searches lead me to this ditty. And eventhough I’m not completely sure this is even the track, Estelle deserves some love.

Still Aint Forgave Myself

T.I.

From 2001’s I’m Serious

I tweeted some time back that this may very well be my favorite T.I. song. Maybe that statement was hyperbole but to say it’s in my top 5 is not. I really like this song.