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Songs In The Key of Life 11: "Love"

Songs In The Key of Life 11: “Love”

A very simple subject for today’s Songs in the Key of Life column-love. Soundtrack provided by Musiq Soulchild.

Songs in the Key of Life 10: "Titanium"

Songs in the Key of Life 10: “Titanium”

David Guetta’s “Titanium” is a huge hit right now, but the song can also describe the strength of our current president. Check out our latest “Songs in the Key of Life” column for proof.

Songs In The Key of Life 9: "Another F.U. Song"

Songs In The Key of Life 9: “Another F.U. Song”

June uses Reel Big Fish’s “Another F.U. Song” to vent his frustration about the shitty day he had.

Songs in the Key of Life 8: "Only Human"

Songs in the Key of Life 8: “Only Human”

I’ve heard it said before: “opinions are like a##holes, everybody has one”. It’s so easy to give advice to other people and not walk the walk yourself so I embrace my shortcomings. They give me something to look forward to working on. I came to the realization that I am far from perfect. I think this column helps me to put things into perspective since this is the restructuring phase of my life. Some things we do in life are […]

Songs in the Key of Life 7: "I'm Coming Out"

Songs in the Key of Life 7: “I’m Coming Out”

In order to make things happen, you need to advertise. June discusses that subject, to the tune of a Diana Ross classic, in the latest “Songs” column.

Songs In The Key Of Life 6: "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)"

Songs In The Key Of Life 6: “Exhale (Shoop Shoop)”

I searched my catalog for the perfect song but couldn’t find one with the content I needed. Every song of interest had the theme but the lyrics just weren’t quite right; that’s until I listened to this particular one. Within less than two years, I’ve lost four of some of the closest people to me. The closest being my mother last year. Yesterday, I attended the funeral of a friend of twelve years. To me, funeral gatherings are reflections of […]

Songs In The Key Of Life 5: "Feel It In The Air"

Songs In The Key Of Life 5: “Feel It In The Air”

How do you know who has your best interests at heart? June (with the help of Beanie Sigel) explores this in the latest Songs In The Key Of Life column.

Songs In The Key Of Life 4: "Open My Heart"

Songs In The Key Of Life 4: “Open My Heart”

In a moment when the world seems crazy, songs like Yolanda Adams’ “Open My Heart” do much to heal.

Songs In The Key Of Life 3: "Spaceship"

Songs In The Key Of Life 3: “Spaceship”

Everyone needs to have their own spaceship…or so June says, in this week’s Songs In The Key Of Life column.

Songs In The Key Of Life 2: "In My Hood"

Songs In The Key Of Life 2: “In My Hood”

Hip-hop can be great motivational music. But not all the time, as June learned at his job…

Songs In The Key Of Life Vol. 1: "Radio"

Songs In The Key Of Life Vol. 1: “Radio”

Lyfe’s “Radio” kicks off a new installment of Songs in the Key of Life, which examines music that plays a part in your personal evolution.