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15 More Songs Focused Only on Me features songs by Artemas, Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, Muni Long, Omar Apollo, Rina Sawayama & Tina Campbell.
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Prepare for ANOTHER epic, self-centered playlist! That’s right, the focus is on… ME. Every song on 15 More Songs Focused Only on Me features the pronoun in their respective song titles. Other than requiring me, there are no other notable criteria for this musical compendium. 15 More Songs Focused Only on Me is the follow-up to 15 Songs Focused Only on ME (2024). 15 More Songs Focused Only on Me features songs by Artemas, Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, Muni Long, Omar Apollo, Rina Sawayama, and Tina Campbell. So, without further ado, before things become too selfless, let’s return to being totally selfish – IT’S ALL ABOUT ME AND ME ONLY, AFTER ALL!
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4. Tina Campbell, “Pray For Me”
5. Patti Austin, “Baby, Come To Me” (with James Ingram)
7. Gregory Dillon, “Heaven Hates Me”
8. Kevin Atwater, “why did you invite me to your wedding”
9. Rina Sawayama, “Holy (Til You Let Me Go)“
10. NLE Choppa, “SLUT ME OUT 2”
11. Omar Apollo, “Dispose of Me”
12. Nick Lachey, “What’s Left of Me”
14. Ambrosia, “Biggest Part of Me”
15. Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, “If You Don’t Know Me By Now”
1. Artemas, “ride me darling”
yustyna // Artemas // 2024
“Look me in the face
I’m losin’ control, mm, put your legs, ooh
Fuck away the pain in your heart.”
Albeit brief, “ride me darling” marks another fabulous moment from yustyna. Artemas conveys his emotions and his horniness 😈.
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2. Muni Long, “Ruined Me”
Revenge // Supergiant / Def Jam // 2024
She makes you feel her pain and the ruin! The section to beat, unsurprisingly, is the chorus.
“After you (You), I’ll probably never love again (Never love)
This kind of heartbreak don’t ever end (Baby)
Baby, you ruined me.”
“Ruined Me” is top-notch. Strong, heartfelt vocals, honest, relatable songwriting, and sleek, characteristic R&B production make this a surefire bop.
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3. Micah McLaurin, “Call Me”
“Call Me” // Micah McLaurin // 2024
In an interview for Paper Mag by Erica Campbell, McLaurin asserts, “‘Call Me’ is more than just the lyrics on the surface. It’s symbolic of me taking my power back and reclaiming my identity after I felt it was stolen from me in childhood.” He also states he’s allowed to show a different side of himself. He sings wonderfully, bringing ample personality and sexiness to his performance. His vocals are breathy, playful, and – wait for it – sexy 😈. He’s a beautiful, naughty boy: “Look at the way I’m moving I’m serpentine / Sliding up against your skin / I know I make you want what you shouldn’t but / Go ahead and let me in.” Beyond the engaging vocal performance, the instrumental accompaniment is sickening. Set in a minor key, the dark, enigmatic pop and dance cues are firmly planted. The groove, which appears during the slutty, whorish chorus, is everything. Running just over two minutes, McLaurin brings the heat 🥵 – the midnight heat – on “Call Me”.
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4. Tina Campbell, “Pray For Me”
“Pray For Me” // Gee Tree Creative / Red Alliance Media // 2024
“Went to the Lord on my behalf / Cause they knew what I needed / Even when I walked in the church / They knew I was depleted,” Tina sings in the first verse, continuing, “Made up their mind, gave up the time / To ask the Lord to help me.” The melody is tuneful, while the vocals are high-flying. Tina has always been able to not only ‘sing,’ but ‘sang.’ In the second verse, the theme is similar: “Called on Jesus all night long / Cause they knew about my struggle / Didn’t even matter / I was the reason I was in trouble…” Tina had some prayer warriors on her side, which was a blessing. In the chorus, with the help of awesome background vocals, Tina asserts, “(Pray for me) / Didn’t leave me there by myself / (Pray for me) / Asked Almighty to send some help.” Amen! Tina Campbell delivers an electrifying, uplifting performance on the must-hear, prayerful “Pray For Me”.
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5. Patti Austin, “Baby, Come To Me” (with James Ingram)
Every Home Should Have One // Craft Recordings. / Concord // 1981
The instrumental introduction of “Baby, Come To Me” sets the tone for the song. “Baby” benefits from classy, smooth, adult contemporary R&B production. The accompaniment comprises warm electric keys, a prominent, robust bass line, a sickening groove, picturesque synths, and strings. Celestial! The first voice heard is Patti Austin. She serves up smooth and sultry vocals. Her tone is exquisite. She never breaks a sweat. James Ingram sings alongside Austin during the chorus. He takes the reins in the second verse. His tone, like Austin’s, is warm, but also, grittier and more dynamic. In the second chorus, the vocal chemistry is sweet. His falsetto and ad-libs catch the ears. The commanding bridge is performed by both artists, starting with Ingram followed by Austin. Patti lets loose more in the third iteration of the chorus with a freer vocal. Besides elite performances by Austin and Ingram, the songwriting is elite too. The harmonic progression stands out throughout. The change of key scheme during the chorus keeps the listener engaged. Lyrically, matters of the heart never grow old, with the chorus yielding the most memorable lyrics. Excerpted earlier, the chorus continues:
“Need you every day
Gotta have your love around me
Baby, always stay
‘Cause I can’t go back to livin’ without you.”
Patti Austin, assisted by James Ingram, delivered a tour de force with “Baby, Come To Me”. This song never grows old.
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- Patti Austin, Baby, Come To Me: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 146 (2024)
- 11 Babe or Baby Songs Poised to Tickle Your Fancy (2024)
- 13 Compelling Come Songs (2024)
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6. 21 Savage, “all of me”
American dream // Slaughter Gang, LLC / Epic // 2024
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7. Gregory Dillon, “Heaven Hates Me”
Heaven Hates Me // 444 Sounds // 2024
“Maybe you could stay now / We are the night / In every shadow is a way out / From my mind, mind.” The lyrics are dark throughout “Heaven Hates Me,” which is part of the charm. In its darkness, the chorus continues, “Driving through the dark is a virtue / Blinded by the light when I’m with you / Baby, can you stay now?” So, this boy is a bad boy, or so it seems. Heaven can’t like him if he’s with him! The dramatic Dillon delivers some more compelling lyrical moments. “Could I just open a window and feel the rain?” he asks. Also, there’s the assertion that “The thunder echoing after / I can’t explain (Baby I can’t explain).” My, my, my! “Heaven Hates Me” closes fittingly: “I need you / To set me free / I’m a fallen angel / Banished without wings.” Word. Gregory Dillon ‘puts his foot into’ this song.
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8. Kevin Atwater, “why did you invite me to your wedding”
“why did you invite me to your wedding” // Kevin Atwater // 2023
The point is that this reconnection has Kevin in his feelings. He penned a relatable song that captures the plight of gay romance. Did he crush on a ‘straight’ guy, hoping there was a chance? That is the question. Atwater has feelings for someone who may or may not reciprocate those feelings in the way he’d hoped – boyfriend and boyfriend. The second verse recalls an incident that speaks to the fact that maybe, the groom-to-be wasn’t so straight…???
“…Caught in the moment
I kissed you and then you got quiet
You could’ve hurt me, it would’ve been easy
… But you took my hand and asked me to dance
To nothing and never brought it up again.”
His friend is one of the nice boys – marriage material. He also could be… you know… In the final chorus, things are confused. Kevin has questions, notes how things have changed, and knows he’d mess things up for his friend/crush and bride-to-be. As much as “I wanna call you with a hand in my pants,” rightfully, Atwater closes the chapter without closing it: “I’ll never know why / Cause I’ll never reply / So you can just stay nice / In the back of my mind.” Atwater drops an honest, thought-provoking gem with “why did you invite me to your wedding”. Atwater sounds radiant, backed by warm, dreamy-sounding production (Hazey Eyes).
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- Kevin Atwater, why did you invite me to your wedding: Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 51 (2024)
- 15 Intriguing Songs Filled with WHY (2024)
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9. Rina Sawayama, “Holy (Til You Let Me Go)”
Hold the Girl // Dirty Hit // 2022
The chorus is dynamic – the most memorable section of “Holy (Til You Let Me Go)”:
“I was innocent when you said I was evil
I took your stones and build a cathedral
Found my peace when I lost my religion
All these years I wished I was different
But, oh, no, now I know
I’m holy till you let me go.”
That’s deep, Rina. Notably, Sawayama is pansexual which goes against the grain of the heteronormative world. Also, per Variety, she shares that trauma inspired Hold the Girl. She was groomed at 17. “Holy (Til You Let Me Go)” conveys trauma and overcoming it. Beyond the theme, lyrics, lovely melodies, and sickening vocals by Sawayama, the music is sweet. The instrumental intro is warm, fueled by piano and synths. The production by Sawayama, Price, and For Those I Love is shimmering and sleek. “Holy (Til You Let Me Go)” is epic.
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- Rina Sawayama, Holy (Til You Let Me Go): Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 64 (2024)
- 13 Compelling Holy Songs (2024)
- 13 Fantastic GO Songs (2024)
- 13 Fantastic LET Songs (2024)
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10. NLE Choppa, “SLUT ME OUT 2”
“SLUT ME OUT 2” // NLE Choppa Entertainment Inc. / Warner // 2024
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11. Omar Apollo, “Dispose of Me”
God Said No // Warner // 2024
“It doesn’t matter if it’s twenty-five years, twenty-five months
It doesn’t matter if it’s twenty-five days, it was real love
We got too much history
So, don’t just dispose of me…”
Notably, Apollo’s falsetto during the chorus only ups the ante of this fabulous song. “Dispose of Me” marks “another one,” aka, another hit, from the handsome, talented singer/songwriter.
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12. Nick Lachey, “What’s Left of Me”
What’s Left of Me // Zomba Recording LLC // 2006
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13. Latimore, “Let Me Go”
It Ain’t Where You Been // Henry Stone Music // 1976
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- Latimore, Let Me Go: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 107 (2024)
- 13 Fantastic GO Songs (2024)
- 13 Fantastic LET Songs (2024)
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14. Ambrosia, “Biggest Part of Me”
One Eighty // Warner // 1980
“(Forever) Got a feeling that forever / (Together) We are gonna stay together / (Forever) From now until forever / You’re the biggest part of me.” “Biggest Part of Me” benefits from its lush production work, especially the warmth of the keys (electric with reverb). The bass line is robust, the rhythm guitar is buttery smooth, and the groove from the drums is groovy. Other instruments also make “Biggest Part of Me” the sugar honey iced tea. The organ amplifies the soul vibes once it enters the mix. The synths are idiomatic of the 1980s sound/aesthetic. Do you know what else is quintessential of the decade? A saxophone solo! Harmonically, the progression is another selling point, with its chromatic moments and chords that extend beyond I, IV, and V. Besides the terrific music, Pack brings the heat vocally. His pipes are gorgeous and soulful – perfectly tailored to the blue-eyed soul, pop, and soft-rock vibes. Pack leads the charge with tuneful melodies throughout. The lyrics capture L-O-V-E without a hitch:
“Hey, make a wish, baby (Wish and it will come true)
Well, and I will make it come true
Make a list, baby (Make a list of the things for you)
Of the things I’ll do for you
Ain’t no risk, now (Let it rain on you)
In lettin’ my love rain down on you
So, we could wash away the past (Wash)
So that we may start anew.”
Upping the ante are background vocals, in all their harmonious warmth! “Biggest Part of Me” speaks for itself in its celestial glory.
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15. Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, “If You Don’t Know Me By Now”
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes (Ft. Teddy Pendergrass) // Epic // 1972
Pendergrass’ ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ vocals play a huge role in the success of “If You Don’t Know Me By Now.” He masterfully brings lyrics and melody to life. The verses are terrific. So is the varying pre-chorus, where first, Teddy sings, “Oh, don’t get so excited / When I come home a little late at night / ‘Cause we only act like children / When we argue fuss and fight.” Oh, snap! In the second pre-chorus, he makes a valid point: “What good is a love affair / When we can’t see eye to eye?” The centerpiece is the chorus, which features sublime background vocals by The Blue Notes and top-notch ad-libs and vocal riffs from Pendergrass:
“(If you don’t know me by now)
If you don’t know me by now
(You will never, never, never know me)
You will never, never, never know me
(If you don’t know me by now)
If you don’t know me, baby
(You will never, never, never know me)
No, you won’t.”
Beyond songwriting and vocal performance, the musical accompaniment is stunning. This comes as no surprise with Gamble & Huff at the helm. This is Philly soul at its finest. The rhythm section! The dramatic, lush strings! The ambiance! “If You Don’t Know Me By Now” is a masterpiece.
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15 More Songs Focused Only on Me (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; 444 Sounds, Artemas, Concord, Craft Recordings., Def Jam, Dirty Hit, Epic, Gee Tree Creative, Henry Stone Music, Kevin Atwater, Micah McLaurin, NLE Choppa Entertainment Inc., Red Alliance Media, Slaughter Gang, LLC, Supergiant, Warner, Zomba Recording LLC; Amr Afr from Pexels; Elisa, Pete Linforth, Stephan from Pixabay]
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