Soul – IamGuruJay

BY: GURU JAY

Elvis Presley, the Beatles, and Michael Jackson made their marks on the world over. Music was a religion to Jimi Hendrix and Bob Marley. And Miles Davis was the common denominator.

Music is a universal language. We wake up and fall asleep to the sound of music. Living on a farm, we may hear crock-a-doodle do first thing in the morning. At night the crickets chirp in synchronization making our sleeping more enjoyable. In the city the cars speed, the helicopters cop, and the train choo choos.

Now drones are the newest music brought to us by Barack Obama. Music can be organized and/or chaotic sounds. Jazz, Rap, and Rock & Roll demonstrate the different potential ranges and dynamic mechanics of music. While pop appeals to our subconscious and lower passions, the Blues showcase a ‘piece of my heart.’

Blues legend Janis Joplin helped change society. The singer stepped on the stage on purpose and carrying a message in her hand. She was well equipped with only a guitar.

The Queen of Psychedelic Soul was a figurehead of 1960s music. What would Woodstock be without Janis Joplin? In a sense, Joplin was a musical revolutionary.

Janis Joplin possessed the perfect tone. She never overcompensated. She always delivered.

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American Idol contestant Crystal Bowersox covered Me and Bobby McGee on the show. Who doesn’t sing Janis Joplin’s songs? Tons of musicians strive to become like Janis Joplin because she is a masterpiece.

I love painting portraits and Janis was a fine painter. I connect with Janis Joplin spiritually and emotionally. Although I wasn’t alive for Woodstock, my spirit was there. Janis Joplin isn’t alive right now in the physical but her spirit is here with us.

Beyonce famously sung Bow Down bitches. And bitches bowed down because she is Queen Bey of the Beyhive. You must bow down to Janis Joplin too because she is the Queen of Psychedelic Soul, bitch.

I am Guru Jay launching into orbit in 5-4-3-2-1!

BY: GURU JAY

Nearly 12 million people watch The Voice. Millions are addicted to the TV show. However, this season is not the same without Christina Aguilera.

I believe Christina Aguilera is The Voice. I could listen to Christina’s music all day long. A replica of her vocal chords should be stored at the Library of Congress.

Moreover, the Beautiful songstress sounds incredible and looks gorgeous. Do you think she is a sex symbol? In the words of Stevie Wonder, isn’t she lovely?

Her voice roars and her belly rumbles. She doesn’t need a gym to get rock solid abs, because the Genie In A Bottle belly dances for fun.

What are your favorite Xtina songs? Do you like Your Body, Dirrty, and Candyman? You’ll discover she has a bevy of hits in her discography.

Like Erykah Badu and Jill Scott, sister was born with soul. Who recalls Christina’s tribute to Etta James? She’s given enough soulful performances to last centuries.

Plus, who doesn’t want singing lessons from Christina Aguilera? There’s no reason why Xtina shouldn’t coach singers on The Voice. Isn’t it time to relieve Blake Sheltonof his duties?

This blonde bombshell is too good to ignore. She’s achieved both commercial and critical success.

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The Voice is confronting similar dilemmas as The View. You can’t keep shuffling personalities without backlash. Producers should learn from American Idol’s mistakes.

All throughout high school and college American Idolwas my preferred show. Then, something happened. Simon Cowell left and the rest is history.

Fans are opened to change, but too much is bad for business. In other words, cashiers must count every penny.

If Mimi is lightning, Xtina is thunder. Like Lauryn Hill and Janet Jackson, she is naturally phenomenal. In a nutshell, Christina Aguilera is The Voice because she’ll always be imitated, but never duplicated.

I am Guru Jay launching into orbit in 5-4-3-2-1!