Playback gets a little groovy

By Jessica Coello

Welcome to the biggest, baddest edition of Playback yet, playa! This week’s dream CD comes from senior nursing major Aisha Brownlee. The Chicago native has been a member of Delta Sigma Theta for two years. Her sorority sisters describe her as a versatile person, nicknaming her “the thinker.” If Brownlee made a mix CD of her favorite songs, these fine 15 would make the cut.

1. “Ready for Love” – India Arie “This song makes me reflect on my life and having a person around. It’s about having someone in love with you and you being in love with them.”

2. “Stars” – Kindred the Family Soul “This is such a romantic song; it will be my wedding song. I even have it saved as a voice note on my phone.”

3. “White Tee” – Dem Franchize Boyz “This is just a crazy song. It’s a really dumb song, but that’s what makes it so fun to listen to.”

4. “Slow Motion” – Juvenile “I just like the beat of this song, and it’s hot right now.”

5. “Always and Forever” – Luther Vandross “This is another romantic song. It reminds me of my senior prom, and I think it was our theme song then.”

6. ”Let’s Get Married” – Jagged Edge “That’s from my favorite Jagged Edge CD, and they’re my favorite male R&B group.”

7. “Bang, Bang, Skeet, Skeet” – Michael Boogaloo Boyer “This song brings back memories of old house parties in the hood.”

8. “Danger” – Erykah Badu “That was the anthem of our first sorority party on campus.”

9. “The Storm is Over” – Richard Smallwood “This song makes me think of all the trials and tribulations I’ve been through. Like the lyrics says: ‘I feel like I can make it/The storm is over.’”

10. “Maybe God Is Trying To Tell You Somethin’” – Quincy Jones “This song makes me think of the lessons I’ve learned and the meaning of those lessons.”

11. “Melodies from Heaven” – Kirk Franklin “This songs reminds me of my church family back at home.”

12. “Spaceship” – Kanye West “This song is about working so hard at a job, and you’re not appreciated for all the work you put in.”

13. “Confessions Pt. 1” – Usher “I really relate to the song. Let’s just leave it at that.”

14. “Your Child” – Mary J. Blige “I’ve witnessed a lot of the drama they talk about in the song. Nothing I can relate to directly, but definitely stuff I’ve seen.”

15. “Love is Blind” – Eve “I agree with this song that you can be blinded by love and not really see what’s going on in the relationship. That can have a detrimental effect on your life.”