Five For Friday: Beats for the Sheets

Well, I hope this isn't a anti-climatic (HI-YO!) end to Sex Week on The Beautiful Struggler. But I've pretty much done all the talking I needed to do on the subject. Good music is so much a part of my best sexual memories and since it's Five For Friday, I thought I would share some sexytime jams.


"No, my brother, you've got to get your own! Well, I'll share just this one time..."

I'm highlighting some of the bedroom tunes that are slept on...but they should be slept WITH. HUZZAH! Thank you, Brooklyn. You've been beautiful. I'll be here all weekend. Tip your waitress, she's working hard for the money. (What can I say? I share a birthday with Rodney Dangerfield. Take my life, please.)


1) "Softly, Softly"- Sweetback f/Maxwell

Most boho folks seem to be up on this, cause we just cool like that. But for the rest of youse, this is from the band that backs Sade. Maxwell was just post-rolling around on the video floor with the Afro and this song is just...everything.

2)"Blue In Green"-Miles Davis

I know, it's on Kind Of Blue, you've probably heard it before. But I just had to post it. It may be more of before or after lovemaking song, but it's stunning in any situation.

3)"Temptations"-Tupac

Perhaps I shouldn't admit this, but "Tempations" is my favorite 'Pac song. Um, behind "Dear Mama" and all the conscious stuff of course, ahem. This might be good for that drunk after the clubbin' lovin'.

4)"Spend The Night"-Rahsaan Patterson

My incense and head wrap side is showing again. I love Rahsaan Patterson, despite his...interesting attitude about his own sexuality. This track and "Don't Wanna Lose It" are two of my favorite sexy love songs. They make me think about grown-up love and the holiday season, for some strange reason. Like cuddling on the couch by the Kinara after you lit the day's candle, surrounded by Christmas lights and the scent of nutmeg...I'll stop.

5)"Trust"-Me'Shell N'Degeocello

I have loved Me'Shell since "Dread Loc". Remember the relevant, edgy MTV that used to play her videos? This is about the sexiest song ever created. She was on my "Um, I ain't really in to women, but if you ask nicely" list, until I saw her in person and discovered I am a good foot taller than she. I may compromise my heterosexuality, by my height requirement is my law.

BONUS- "Tell Me More and More and Then Some"-Nina Simone

Nina was the baddest MF on the planet. I wish so badly I had the opportunity to meet her before she transitioned. This song is so bold and brash, I LOVE it. So do you.
BONUS BONUS "I Love It (Papi Aye Aye Aye)"-Al B Sure!

I'm gonna keep posting this until someone else says they like it too. Why won't you let Albert be great? This my song! It's a good song. Give it a shot, please?

Have a great weekend! Maybe some great loving too, why not?