Gods'illa ft Maimouna Youssef - You Don't Have To Be A Star (Video)

Yes, it's been a minute since I've posted something. It's that time leading up to and following the Christmas holiday that throws me off; so let's start back with this gem from brothers Acem, Truth & Powerful bka Godsilla. Featuring the captivating voice of Maimouna Youssef, this hip hop - party version of Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr's, 1976 classic "You Don't Have To Be A Star" is just right to get the New Year party flowing in the right direction. I'll definitely be vibing to this joint for weeks to come. Be sure to check the album CPR BlendTape hosted by DJ Lo Down Loretta Brown (Erykah Badu) and peep the "You Don't Have To Be A Star" remix below featuring Bahamadia, Monie Love and MC Lyte. 

Gods'illa - You Don't Have To Be A Star (rmx)

Maimouna Youssef - I Got A Man (Video)

Back in August, Maimouna Youssef dropped the lead single, "I Got A Man" from her well crafted debut album, The Blooming. With the visuals, Maimouna along with director, Brian "B Kyle" Atkins create a colorful backdrop for the song. I don't watch to many videos from start to finish, but this one definitely had me, and at over 6 mins long, that's saying a lot. Enjoy! Stream/purchase the album here. 

Maimouna Youssef - I Got A Man

The first time I heard of singer/songwriter/emcee & poet, Maimouna Youssef was on the pulsating heat rock “Don’t Feel Right” from The legendary Roots crew. Fast forward five years and the last time I heard from her was right around the beginning of the year on a single she did called "I See You." She dropped an EP back in March called Black Magic Woman that I slept on. Now when you put all this together Mumu Fresh as she is also known prepares us for her debut, The Blooming due in late September 2011. Leading off the album with a mellow groove entitled "I Got A Man" Maimouna sings her sorrows of how torn she is between her man and the good friend she has that knows her so well . Produced by DJ Jazzy Jeff, this is very relatable song for a lot of females and even guys who have gone Half Crazy about a relationship. 

Maimouna Youssef - I Got A Man