Alicia Keys Concert

I went to Alicia Keys concert 2 nights ago (5/24) at Oakland Paramount Theater. She's so cute and definitely a true musician, entertainer!!
I couldn't listen to the soulful song "If I Ain't Got You" without tears because I felt her soul deeply and touched my heart. Her singing is so passionate and influential to people. I guess this is one of the reasons why she is so popular to everyone in the world.

By the way, she had an accident that her bra was unhooked while singin' and clappin' over her head. I heard her say "Huh" or something... and she turned around agianst the audience. Then she held the hook on the back and kept singin'......with a bitter smile. Since I was sitting in 4th row, I was able to see her very well.

The opening act at this concert was Mint Condition. It took me a little time to realize who they were because I was late, well actually I was on time but they seemed to start earlier.
They were so HOT and AWESOME!! They sang their new single "I'm Ready" and "What Kind Of Man Would I Be," both of which I often hear on my favorit radio station. They're gonna have concerts next week, 6/3-5 at Kimballs in Emeryvill, CA, so I think I'll go there to see the guys again!

They released a new album titled "Livin' The Luxury Brown." Also they have a blog site, so check that out! It's very cool.

A Birthday Gift

I got a birthday gift from my husband, which was unexpected and a big surprise!
I have wanted the speaker because I wanted to bring it with me when I go back to Japan in July.
As you can see, Altec Lansing inMotion iMmini Portable Audio System for iPod Mini is compact, light in weight and the quality is quite good. I used to use $20-old-speakers that I bought 6 years ago. Compare to the out-of-date speakers, the new one is too good!! LOL

I guess my blue iPod mini is very pleased to fit in the new speaker.
My music life becomes better and more enjoyable with it.

I really appreciate my husband for the surprise gift!! THANK YOU!! (^3^)//

Hot CDs

I have two albums that I really look forward to having. One is Raheem Devaughn's "The Love Experience," which will release on June 7th and the other one is Kem's "Album II," coming out on May 17.

Raheem Devaughn's "Guess Who Love You More" has been often on air on my favorite radio station, KBLX The Quiet Storm since months ago and when I first got to know his music, I was like "Oh my!! Who is this guy? Who sings this song? I gatta know!!"
He's got a lot of soul with talent I like the groove of his song. By the way, I can't pronounce his name...ha ha ha
We have almost one month to get the CD but I can't wait.
Oh, he's coming to Oakland Paramount Theater on May 28 as an opening act for New Edition & Brian McKnight concert.....
I wanna go but I can't....gee.....

Kem's second album is going to release next Tuesday, May 17, so definitely I'll go buy it.
His "I CAN'T STOP LOVING YOU" is absolutely good and so sexy as you can see his video. This song is also played on the radio quite often as well as "Love Call" — I listen to the songs once or sometimes twice a day. DJ's of KBLX must like his music though.

Anyway, good music always makes me feel good.

Nat King Cole

Nat King Cole is one of my favorite jazz singers and his music really makes me feel good and relaxed. As I'm always fascinated to singers' voices, which I consider it's one of the important aspects for singers, his soft and warm voice gets me loving his music. While I'm listening to his music, I can't concentrate what I'm doing cuase I just listen and sometimes sing together.

I was very much influenced by my father's taste of music. I mean my father is a big reason that I like Nat King Cole so much. When I was a teenager, I always heard his music every time I got in my father's car. I still remember he often played "Unforgettable", "Quizas, Quizas, Quizas", "Mona Lisa", "Stardust" etc. with his cassette tapes. When I listen to these songs, they remind me of my young days....with memories with my father. Maybe that's why I like Nat King Cole though...

I bought his latest CD entitled "The World of Nat King Cole" months ago although I have his Box set (actually I forgot about it when I bought the CD at store) and I'm listening to it while I'm writing now. It's so good!!! I guess Nat King Cole music will always be my favorite in my whole life.

He is a SUPER GREAT SINGER!