Stop What Ya Doin'...

If it ain't workin' and try something different....like a chill mood set by the smooth grooves in "Pheno's Lounge".

This episode features brand new music from that cutie Alicia Keys (ooooh la la...),a couple of gems from Erykah, a classic from Tamia and "Q" a good question from music legends Earth, Wind & Fire and a whole lot more!!

So...do like Mike Phillips say and stop what ya doin' and just ......LISTEN!

Ya Heard?

Brian "Katzpheno" Phoenix

featuring:
Erykah Badu - "Back In The Day (puff)" - (2003)
Erykah Badu & Common - "The Light" (remix) - (2000)
D'Angelo - "Lady" (1995)
Alicia Keys - "Un-Thinkable (I'm ready) - (2009)
Caia - "Remembrance" (2003)
Mike Phillips - "Stop What Ya Doin'" - (2002)
Brian McKnight - "Stay" (2005)
Tamia - "You Put A Move On My Heart" (1994)
Donnell Jones - "I'm Gonna Be" (2006)
Donnie - "Cloud" (2002)
Earth, Wind & Fire - "Suppose You Like Me" (2003)
Marcus Miller - "Red Baron" (2001)

Get Involved!

Destiny is calling...it is our time to as James said..."Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved"! Every child of GOD must find their own personal battlefield! Be it your home, your children, your niegherborhood, your school, your block, fight for justice,better education, or just good old fashioned love....you gotta fight for what is right. You gotta get involved.

"Spirit say...don't give up, it's time to stop your falling...you been down long enough...can't you hear the spirit calling..." - Gil Scott - Heron ("Don't Give Up" - 1994)

There is a call right now for help in an island country off the coast of Florida. GOD is watching and the good people of Haiti are calling....pray and most importantly donate...today...Get Involved.

Log onto www.redcross.org to find out how.

The music contained within this podcast will help you feel good and do good!

Enjoy!

Brian "Katzpheno" Phoenix

featuring:
Kem - "True Love" (2005)
Incognito - "Stone Cold Heart" (2002)
Brian Culbertson - "Sittin' Back" (1999)
Stanley Jordan - "Shadow Dance" (2008)
Michael Jackson - "Maybe Tomorrow/Sturken & Rogers Remix" (2009)
Buddy Guy & Tracy Chapman - "Ain't No Sunshine" (2005)
Anthony Hamilton - "Fine Again" (2008)
Santana - "Maria Maria" (1999)
The Roots - "Sacrifice" (2002)
Raphael Saadiq & Q-Tip - "Get Involved" (1999)
Ledisi - "I Tried" (2007)
Jill Scott - "It's Love" (2000)
Will Downing - "Will's Groove" (2007)

It's The Music...

"It’s the music that keeps my sanity, even when the world around me is trying to get to me down…" as in the lyrics from the song “Dedicated to Music” by Choklate (featured on this episode of Pheno’s Lounge)…and truer words have never been spoken.

It is music that is my constant companion. Music has truly shaped my world and as Louis Armstrong sang…"what a wonderful world" - I have created. Thank you to all the artists over the years who have blessed our world with their art…and a special shout out to one of the greatest R&B vocalists of our time…Mr. Teddy Pendergrass.

Thank you for your one of a kind voice, style, sex appeal and realness! Rest in peace my brother, and when you look down from your heavenly home…I know you would smile and say…it’s the music that makes life a song worth singing.

Enjoy,

Brian "Katzpheno" Phoenix

featuring:
The Brand New Heavies - "Music" (2006)
Choklate - "Dedicated To Music" (2006)
Chico DeBarge - "Oh No" (2009)
Adele - "Cold Shoulder" (2008)
Lauryn Hill - "Doo Wop (that thing) (1998)
Maxwell - "Cold" (2009)
Cassandra Wilson - "What Is It?" (2003)
Amel Larrieux - "Weather" (1997)
Vinx - "Squeeze You" remix (1996)
Jean-Luc Ponty - "Spring Episode" (1989)
Ronnie Laws - "Solid Ground" (1981)
Hidden Beach Artists - "So Fresh, So Clean" (2001)
Angie Stone - "Slippery Shoes" (2000)
Chaka Khan - "Everywhere" (1996)
Teddy Pendergrass - "Cold, Cold World" (1978)

Behind The Smile....

Our eyes met, instant chemistry....I smiled...she smiled in return...another chemical reaction, the heat starts to rise, warm and inviting...yet there is a counter reaction, a cold front blowin' in from the east...and a question is pondered..."what is behind the smile?"

Doubt can be a killer....if you've ever been in love, then you no doubt have also been cut by love's thorns. It is enough to make a grown man cry. But fear not my faithful love sick puppies...love will prevail and conquer fear, wash away pain and remove doubt.

Just be brave enough to give in to...what's behind the smile. "What love has brought together, let no man tear asunder".

Enjoy the mix...

Brian "Katzpheno" Phoenix

featuring:
Brian McKnight - "She" (2005)
Common (featuring: Kanye West) - "Go" (2005)
Dwele - "Hold On" (2003)
Maysa - "A Conversation With The Universe" (2008)
Miles Davis - "Duke Booty" (1991)
Marcus Miller - "Behind The Smile" (2005)
Will Downing - "All I Need Is You" (2007)
The Foreign Exchange (featuring: Darien Brockington) - "Take Off The Blues" (2008)
Daniel Y - "Billie's Blues Remix" (2007)
Marc Antoine - "Elikya" (2000)
Bossacucanova - "Meditacao Remix" (2003)
Mint Condition - "Ain't Hooking Me Up Enough" (1996)
Stevie Wonder - "My Love Is On Fire" (2005)

Return of The Mack

OMG...it has been a minute!!

I took an unplanned hiatus from "Pheno's Lounge" ( just wasn't feeling the groove for some reason or another...) then like - Wow, before you know it a New Year is upon us...gosh where does the time go? I hope the past few months have found you well...you made it through Thanksgiving and Christmas well enough without me...well guess what Y'all...Katzpheno is back!!

Welcome to Volume 1.2 of "Pheno's Lounge"...kickin' off the New Year with a mellow groove...some old friends like George Michael...Ziggy Marley...Prince and Grover Washington, Jr. Damn...You know how we do....enjoy and Happy New Year!!

peace,

Brian "Katzpheno" Phoenix

featuring:
George Michael - "A Last Request" (1987)
Mike Phillips - "Uncommon Denominator" (2005)
George Benson - "Take You Out" (2004)
Ziggy Marley - "Make Some Music" (2006)
Sweetback - "Love Is The Word" (2004)
Me'Shell Ndegeocello - "Sweet Love" (1993)
Incognito - "Sunchild" (1996)
Al Jarreau - "Summertime" (1994)
Prince & The New Power Generation - "Strollin'" (1991)
Grover Washington, Jr. - "Step N' Thru" (1979)
Larry Coryell - "Soulin'" (1997)
George Duke - "After Dinner Drink" (1998)
Anthony Hamilton - "Please Stay" (2008)

Phoenix Rising!

Time has come today...don't wait for another day! "It is the Father's good pleasure to give you the Kingdom" - Luke 12:32

Now the debate is where and what is the Kingdom. The what is of little doubt...The Kingdom represents Heaven. Where is Heaven is does create debate. Is it in the sky...is it in the mind...can it be found on earth...must we die first to "enjoy" the fruits of it...and is there a cover charge, 2 drink minimum?

I believe The Kingdom of Heaven is within and if you seek you will find and that the search can and will be completed while you are here on Earth. That way you can share the riches of your joy with the world. So...to that end... I share these riches with you...volume 30 of "Pheno's Lounge"!

No cover charge and as always the first drink is on the house...wine only please!

Enjoy,

Brian "Katzpheno" Phoenix

featuring:

Ralph Tresvant - "Sensitivity" (1990)
Lalah Hathaway - "Heaven Knows" (1990)
Mary J. Blige - "Til The Morning" (2007)
Heavy D. & The Boyz - "This Is Your Night" (1994)
Barry White - "What am I Gonna Do with You" (1974)
Alexander O'Neal - "You Were Meant To Be My Lady" (1985)
Hidden Beach Artists - "Ms. Jackson" (1985)
George Duke - "Snapshot" (1992)
Ronny Jordan - "Slam In A Jam" (1993)
Duboniks - "Return of Mark Skids" (1998)
Maxwell - "Phoenix Rise" (2009)
Sweetback - "Au Natural " (1996)
Nas - "It Ain't Hard To Tell" (1994)