As I lie in bed a few moments ago. A few passing thoughts streamed through my head, a few I’d decided weren’t much for entertaining the concept to begin with. Like, why on earth did Beyonce and Jay-z name their child Blue in the first place? Or why did this particular topic of conversation take up as much media time and fan speculation and or criticism as it did? Anyway, as much as I hate to admit it, these thoughts were the preface to this particular blog. Well, that and the fact that I’ve been fasting for the entire month of January and had decided to ween myself off of secular music during this time. Yet some how just about every other day I wake up with a different song in my head….
However, I have to admit I’ve been doing pretty well with not playing the songs I’m accustomed to listening to at the drop of a dime. Anyway, the next thought that popped into my head was “What ever happened to Blu Cantrell?” Now, as I recall, her most noted song was entitled “Hit um up style” and to this day it’s honestly the only song I know by her but frankly it’s one that sticks out in my mind as a truly great tune and makes me question the credibility of that now seemingly over used terminology unique….
It seems nowadays everybody is so unique, yet if one really stops to listen most of today’s artists and their “unique” sound is, plainly put overrated. There are a few artist who stick out in my mind as unique Aaliyah, Missy Elliot, Blu Cantrell and a few others anyway back to the story at large. So, the thought occurred to me, where in the world could she be? Now like I said I only knew one song by her but personally it was all I needed.
Tiffany Cobb A.K.A Blu Cantrell set the pace for some of today’s newest soul searchers. “Hit um style” in my opinion was one of those rare high quality songs that made you feel good, kick ass and take names simultaneously. What I loved most about it was its combination of contemporary jazz influenced homage with a twist on the evolving sound of that particular era in the early 2000′s. I guess, one could say; the reason for this blog is because I was stricken by an unexpected case of nostalgia which I endure from time to time…. However, I find it best to always go with my gut so I decided to bring this passing inquiry to life. Perhaps like so many others who’ve come before her Ms. Blu Cantrell will make a triumphant return…..
Until then I’ll remind myself of the song that made me stop and pay attention. Oh and really quick by sheer coincidence I happened to stumble across an article that Ironically links the afore mentioned individuals to Ms. Cantrell in a rather interesting way….. Now normally I’m not prone to gossip I just found this interesting and without prior knowledge of its existence found this article.http://www.stylemagazine.com/jay-zs-ex-girlfriend-blu-cantrell-speaks-and-suggests-that-jay-may-have-named-his-daughter-after-her/
By Candis Johnson
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