<p>Soul (n) : <em>The animating and vital principle in humans, credited with the faculties of thought, action, and emotion and often conceived as an immaterial entity. (2) A strong, deeply felt emotion conveyed by a speaker, a performer, or an artist.</em><br /><br />Yesterday, I was reflecting on what I wrote in my original "Zodiac Mixtape" post. I ‘d mentioned walking into Border’s and questioning what demographic the makers of the "Cosmic Grooves" CD’s were attempting to appeal to. Also, my opinions and frustrations regarding who I thought they were excluding. As a result, I gave birth to the hip hop version of the zodiac mixtape. In honor of the Sagittarian penchant for expansion, I am now attempting to make sure all of you lovers of soulful music get your fill.<br /><br />An Astrological chart is very similar to a musical symphony, with our Sun signs serving as our "conductors". Our task is to make sure that we employ our <em>personal </em>conductors to establish rhythm and harmony within our lives. Although our Sun sign may be our loudest, most visible instrument, sometimes we will have to yield to our other resources to ensure that the music flows. For those of you whom are familiar with your birth charts, a 24 hour "solo", by our Sun’s is rarely, if ever productive. Sometimes we need to give our Moon, Mercury, Venus and Mars a chance to play. Let Jupiter rock out with Saturn, Uranus and Pluto a little bit. When it’s all said and done, I think we’ll appreciate the complexity of our life orchestra.<br /><br />Without further delay, I bring you the soul version of the Zodiac Mixtape. Enjoy.<br /><br />Aries<br />1.Cold War- Janelle Monae<br />2.Me- Erykah Badu<br />3.Fast Lane- Bilal<br />4.Mars vs.Venus-Usher<br />5.He Is- Heather Headley<br />6.Put That Woman First- Jaheim<br />7.Still A Man- Tony, Toni, Tone<br /><br />Taurus<br />1.Venusian- Julie Dexter<br />2.For The Love of Money- O’Jays<br />3.I Love You- Mary J. Blige<br />4.Touch- Amerie<br />5.Simple Things- Glenn Lewis<br />6.Honey- Erykah Badu<br />7.I Got A Love Jones For You- Refugee Camp All Stars<br /><br />Gemini<br />1.Mass Transit- Meshell Ndgeocello<br />2.Tell Me- Groove Theory<br />3.Mr. Radio- Crissette Michelle<br />4.What’s the 411- Mary J. Blige<br />5.Call Me- Aretha Franklin<br />6.Mr.Telephone Man- New Edition<br />7.Come and Talk To Me- Jodeci<br /><br />Cancer<br />1.Where I’m From- Anthony Hamilton<br />2.Sensitivity- Ralph Tresvant<br />3.Soul Sista- Bilal<br />4.Refuge- John Legend<br />5.The Root- D’Angelo<br />6.Tender Love- Force MD’s<br />7.Darker Side of The Moon- Goapele<br /><br />Leo<br />1.Golden Boys- Res<br />2.Sunshine- Floetry<br />3.Shine- Amel Larrieux<br />4.Vain- Dwele<br />5.Blame It On The Sun- Stevie Wonder<br />6.Hero- Toni Braxton<br />7.Be Happy- Mary J. Blige<br /><br />Virgo<br />1.Sincerity- Mary J. Blige feat. Nas & DMX<br />2.Slowly, Surely- Jill Scott<br />3.Masterpiece- Atlantic Starr<br />4.I Can’t Get Next To You- The Temptations<br />5.Signed, Sealed, Delivered- Stevie Wonder<br />6.We Need A Resolution- Aaliyah feat. Timbaland<br />7.Don’t Take It Personal- Monica<br /><br />Libra<br />1.Other Side of The Game- Erykah Badu<br />2.You and Me- Musiq Soulchild<br />3.Wardrobe- Toni Braxton<br />4.All In Love Is Fair- Stevie Wonder<br />5.Back and Forth- Aaliyah<br />6.When Somebody Loves You Back- Teddy Pendergrass<br />7.Sweet Tooth- Raheem Devaughn<br /><br /&
