Love Space

As heard on Rutgers Newark "The Campus Beat" Radio Station's "All Politics Are Local" show. Featuring Hosts Ed Riley, Bashir Akinyele and the DJ CiMa Soul Mix. Fridays from 6:00PM to 9:00PM EST

Come, come! Get warm and dry inside the Love Space- RAINSHINE. Everyone's talking about the same subject...didn't it rain hard today? Can you stand it? Or are you one of those people who wishes it would rain? I know some who are into purple rain. I think we all want a little love rain in our lives. I love to fall asleep to the lullaby of the rain. For some, the rain is a slow groove that sets the mood for making love. I bet they don't mind hearing...here comes the rain! But enough is enough! No more rain! In the Love Space, you are my sunshine...the sunshine of my life! It may be raining, but we'll submerge til we become the sun. Then, we'll make sure everyone always has a pocketful of sunshine. Yes! We'll keep the world walking on sunshine. Chant with me, now! Sun, sun, SUN! Love, CiMa xoxoxo www.cindymalika.com www.dramama.tv

I'm in the mood for LOVE...SPACE!!! Men, this episode is dedicated to that special woman in your life. The one with whom you don't mind drowning deep in passion. I'm talking about the one who has taught you how to love for a lifetime. Everytime you see her or hear her voice, you know you got it bad. So, you've accepted it. You're submerged in it and feeling fortunate. You're afraid, but it's so beautiful. So tell her, "Here I stand by your side as you do this woman's work. Go on and spread your pretty wings and fly!!!" Wow...it's wonderful to see MEN IN LOVE!!! Love, CiMa xoxoxo Visit me at the all new... www.cindymalika.com www.dramama.tv

Well, hello there! I know today may be a snowday off from work and school for some, but in this episode of the LOVE SPACE, we're putting our imaginations to work. So, reach into the recesses of your mind and dust off those fantasies and dreams. We have to get that brain warmed and ready. So, stretch that imagination! OK! 1 and 2...fantasy anew. 3 and 4...keep dreaming of more. 5 and 6 sweet dreams mean bliss. 7 and 8...day dreaming's great. 9 and 10...a dream lover always wins! That's it! That's it! Keep breathin and dreamin'. You've got to know what's your fantasy if you ever expect to say, "I touched a dream!!!" Love, CiMa xoxoxo www.dramama.tv www.cindymalika.com

Hurry, hurry into the Love Space. Don't let too much cold air in as you enter. Don't mind me, but I may stay snuggled up in my warm bed. That's not cold-blooded! I saved you a comforter, pillow and place on the couch. Sure, sure, grab your honey. Tell him/her, "I need you all day and tonight. It's a cuddle emergency, and I need you bad!" Me? Oh, don't worry about me. I may not have a cuddle-partner, but here in the Love Space, you're all I need to get by. Really...seriously...I don't need...ok, well...I don't want...ummm...please just hold me. (sniff sniff) Just kidding! Come on and let's dance! We're gonna ignite this party with the disco heat. It may be cold outside, but inside the Love Space, we sure do know how to light a fire. Now, feel it...enjoy it...the fire and desire. Love, CiMa xoxoxo www.dramama.tv www.cindymalika.com

It may be cold outside, but inside the LOVE SPACE, we'll feel the fire. Be sure, nothing has ever felt like this, because there's nothing better than true love. So, today, tonight, always...I celebrate my love for you. Real love is all we need to get by. So let's build solid relationships to last until the end of time. And we'll live in perfect harmony, as if this world is all yours and mine. You'll see...we'll be born again...our hearts REDEEMED...with an endless love like this. Love, CiMa xoxoxo WATCH the poetic short film "REDEEMED" at www.dramama.tv HEAR more Mike Phillips at www.myspace.com/mikephilly2 LEAVE SOME LOVE on the LOVE SPACE comment board!!!

This week, CiMa's gonna set you free in the LOVE SPACE!!! The celebration continues with a HOUSE party. No, not a basement jam...but House music all episode-long. So, be ready to move your body, as I share my devotion for the music that allows you to release your inhibitions and sweat away all your cares. I'm not talking someday...TODAY, right now! Feel the unity on the dance floor. You must break for love. You are free to be you, I am free to be me. Full freedom as our bodies are trapped inside the beats. I'll house you, and you'll love it. Come quickly into my house. Everyone, around the world, follow me to the place of peace and joy...where a french kiss leads to a love hangover...as we dance amongst the clouds and the stars!!! Love, CiMa xoxoxo www.cindymalika.com www.dramama.tv Author Marcus Reeves: http://www.amazon.com/Somebody-Scream-Musics-Prominence-Aftershock/dp/0571211402 Marshall Jefferson: www.myspace.com/housemusicgodfather Ce Ce Rogers: http://cecerogers.moonfruit.com/ Marshall Jefferson and Ce Ce Rogers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GcfhQX3wfY (video of Newark's Lincoln Park Music Festival) http://www.usbrecords.com/#/artists/4522850375 Colonel Abrams video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSNWeXGZMcU Queen Latifah video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdD53RwqZIQ Frankie Knuckles: www.fkalways.com www.myspace.com/fkalways Larry Levan: http://www.myspace.com/larry_levan http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_m?url=search-alias%3Dpopular&field-keywords=larry+levan&x=0&y=0 (Larry Levan CDs) Marshall Jefferson and CiMa PHOTO BY D. DRAYTON

It feels great to be back inside the LOVE SPACE!!! With the passing of another birthday, I've been reflecting upon my life's JOURNEY...where I've been, where I am and where I want to go. So, I've enlisted some family and friends to help me take inventory. I also found an old diary of mine and read it cover to cover. In this episode, I'll share some of the insights I've received. One thing I've learned to say again and again is, "I'll trust you, Lord." I've also been evaluating my relationships and thanking God for those who truly love me and have my best interest at heart..like my Mama. Thinking about all her love and support makes me say, "Isn't she lovely?!?" I know you all feel me, because we all wanna be loved. To those who still haven't found what they're looking for...to those holding out for a hero...keep the faith. One day, you'll get the chance to love somebody and to show how deep is your love. I may not have everything I dream of, but I love my life....and can still imagine me exactly where I want to be in the future. I pray the same for you and that you always know the greatest love of all. Sister, you are a special lady. Brother, you are an awesome man. Don't crumble under the pressure to be a superwoman or superman. No one can be every woman or every man to everyone. The saying says, "Shoot for the moon, because even if you fall short, you'll still be amongst the stars. Now that's living your life like it's golden. Love, CiMa xoxoxo www.cindymalika.com www.dramama.tv PHOTO BY D. DRAYTON

Come on in the LOVE SPACE. Grab a tissue and a shoulder. We're sharing our stories of distant lovers and other superstars of the heart. Me first? Okay. Hello. My name is CiMa, and I'm yearning. Oh...the agony of missing someone so much. Hoping that we can be together soon, because there ain't no sunshine when we're apart. Praying that I'm not waiting in vain. Saying "I miss you," just doesn't cover it. Determined not to be alone tonight, because I get so lonely. Fighting the fear that love is out of my life forever. Imagining living all alone, again. Wow...what do I do after the love is gone? Wondering if love thinks about me anytime. Oh, please let love seek me soon, because I'm going down...slowly, but surely. Well, that's my story. Who's next?!? Love, CiMa xoxoxo www.cindymalika.com Photo from the DraMAma short film, "REDEEMED."

Wow...you made it back, just like you said you would! It's so wonderful to know I can count on you. The LOVE SPACE isn't the same when you're away. If only we would all be a person of our word. Don't you feel for the woman so in love...she's never loved a man the way that she loves him? But really, he's just her sweetest taboo...nothing but a beautiful liar. Every time, that son of a gun leaves her feeling like a victim. So many lost ones...wreaking havoc on love. Of course, I'm speaking of the ladies, too. They don't believe that what's done in the darkness will come to light. Confessions will be made! Then, they'll be begging a loved one, "Please don't go." Ha! But they just may hear, "Cry me a river." Deceivers are a dime a dozen. But a man/woman of truth and character is irreplaceable. So, to all those out there who give love a bad name...remember...no one gets the prize when you practice DECEPTION and recite lies. And to those who have fallen prey to DECEPTION...you must be strong enough to shout, "It's over now!" Then, just shake it off. It's too late to apologize. Love, CiMa xoxoxo www.cindymalika.com www.dramama.tv

Once again, we're in the LOVE SPACE!!! I'm so glad you're here. Especially if you're feeling empty. You have reached the right place, once again. CiMa, Mike Phillips and some of the crew from the 3rd season of "Lyric Cafe" are going to make your day. So, grab your shawty. We're leading a ghetto exodus of the mind. No need to fear the unknown. I promise it will be alright in the morning. Just keep smilin', and you'll be ok. Let the perfect poem and music guide you on this lyrical journey for every man and woman. The freedom feels so good, you'll say..."If only I knew before, CiMa...I would have taken this trip long ago, because I'd rather be with you...embracing this groove." Remember, man/woman cannot live by bread alone. And if you're honest, you'll admit that even good sex is not enough. It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that Go-Go swing. Just ask Chuck, baby. So are you ready? We're bustin loose!!! We're gonna right the wrongs. Somebody...anybody...SCREAM!!! Now be FREE!!! Love, CiMa xoxoxo ______________________________________________________________________ * LYRIC CAFE EXCERPTS: http://youtube.com/watch?v=eLt1t3hmwXI * CiMa: www.cindymalika.com www.dramama.tv * Mike Phillips: www.myspace.com/mikephilly2 http://youtube.com/watch?v=o4MunoetxkQ * Poet Rai: www.myspace.com/raisplace www.raiplace.com * Ledisi: www.ledisi.com www.myspace.com/ledisi * Malcolm-Jamal Warner: www.malcolmjamalwarner.com www.myspace.com/malcolmjamalwarner * Poet Taalam Acey: www.taalamacey.com www.myspace.com/officialtaalamacey * Raheem DeVaughn: www.theloveexperience.com www.myspace.com/raheemdevaughn * Jimmy Sommers: www.jimmysommers.com www.myspace.com/jimmysommers * Vikter Duplaix: www.vikterduplaix www.myspace.com/duplaix * Bootsy Collins: www.bootsycollins.com http://www.myspace.com/bootzillaproduction * Poet Marc Marcel: www.marcmarcel.com www.myspace.com/marcmarcel * Chuck Brown: www.windmeupchuck.com www.myspac.com/chuckbrowndc * Poet Sunni Patterson: www.sunnipatterson.com www.myspace.com/sunnip

Welcome to da Bricks...uh...I mean the Love Space. This week, CiMa is representin' for Brick City aka Newark, New Jersey!!! That's right...we're living for the city. Yes, Brick City has it's problems, but the message we're spreading is...everything's gonna be alright. So, let's dance our cares away with the Chief Rocka. From Newark...to every ghetto to every city...unity is what we need. Together, we can take it back to the days before the dope epidemic and warring over colors. All the negativity...let's call the whole thing off. Through the music, we'll turn da Bricks into a boogie wonderland and discover the greatest love of all. Just know, CiMa will always love YOU!!! www.cindymalika.com

So good to have you back in the LOVE SPACE!!! Come on and get cozy as we reminisce about the loves we've had. Remember when it was new and exciting? Ahhh...the ecstasy of being crazy in love. What about when the love high wore off, and we found out just who could stand the rain? Still, we thought it would last always and forever. Love was scary, though...felt like we were out on a limb. Some of us ran scared and left our love pleading, "Talk to me, baby. Please stay." Sadly...we gave up on love. And we had the nerve to think we were over it...until we heard love was loving somebody new. Then, we wanted desperately to talk, but there was nothing to say except, "Congratulations." But inside, our hearts still burned with the fire and desire of that lost love...sniff sniff... Tito, please pass me a tissue. Love, CiMa xoxoxo www.cindymalika.com (Photo by M. Burton Photography)

You better join me in the LOVE SPACE, right now! Was that too BOSSY for your taste? Well, this episode, folks are trying to show who's the boss all over the LOVE SPACE. "Gimme that," "You better be good to me" and even "Shake it fast" are just a few of the demands heard in the place. However, it seems that some enjoy being a slave for you. So, don't be afraid to let it be known, "I want it my way!" Someone just may respond, "Take me home, close the door and turn off the lights." Yes, this is the week to get it up or down...however you want it. Just do me a favor, don't call me if some folks rebel over your bossy ways. Love, CiMa www.cindymalika.com (Photo by M. Burton Photography)

I'm so glad you could join me in the LOVE SPACE!!! Come on and get comfortable...but beware. There are some unwelcome visitors in the place this week. Heartache is lurking and getting in the way of our good feelings. Then, there's the ex-factor. They just won't let go. Just hanging on and repeating, "I want her/him." Some are girlfriends talking about, "If I can't have you..." Some are boyfriends begging, "Give me tonight." Well, we can't hesitate to ring the alarm. What about all the erratic behavior? One way or another, we must rid ourselves of the bug-a-boos! Ready?!? BREAK!!! www.cindymalika.com (Photo by M. Burton Photography)

Welcome back to the LOVE SPACE!!! This week, we're going to kiss and make up. During ESTRANGEMENT Part 1 & 2, some of us had to cry. We all learned to respect the power of love. Now, again, we are reunited. But, before we turn off the lights, fellas, make sure your lady can confidently say, "He loves me!" Ladies, intoxicate him with your feminine wiles and leave him with a love hangover. Men, always remember a woman's worth. A real woman will have you confessing, "You make me better." Women, remember that it's not all about YOU. Guys and gals, real love is unselfish. So, let your honey know all that you would give if this world were yours. This is CiMa's recipe for RECONCILIATION. www.cindymalika.com Photo from the DraMAma short film "Redeemed."

It's my pleasure to have you in the LOVE SPACE!!! This week, the ladies kick off another battle of the sexes, as they share their #1 gripes about the men. So fellas...do you know how to make a girl feel good? It's been so long and she doesn't want to be alone anymore. She's tired of begging you to, "talk to me, baby!" Give your lady the respect due before you get a dose of your own medicine, and she acts just like a boy. Make yourself irreplaceable. If you are that somebody for her...listen when she says, "show me." Or love will rain all over your parade of masculine pride. Now, listen up and take notes on ESTRANGEMENT Part 1!!! Come GET ME at www.cindymalika.com WATCH ME at www.dramama.tv (Photo from the Black Op short film "Love Aquarium.")

Welcome into my LOVE SPACE!!! This week, it's our prerogative to reflect upon where we've come from and where we're going to in this lifetime. As we take a look at the man/woman in the mirror...pray if you need to...imagine you...in a world where we all have the courage to say, "take me as I am." So, are you ready for love? I surely hope so, because it's coming out as we indulge in a bit of INTROSPECTION. Come GET ME at www.cindymalika.com Be sure to post your picture and sign my guestbook. WATCH ME at www.dramama.tv

Thanks for joining me in the LOVE SPACE!!! This week, we're fighting the winter blues. So, press play, then lay back in your seat and enjoy the heat with me. GET ME at www.cindymalika.com Where you can post your picture and sign my ALL NEW GUESTBOOK!!! WATCH ME at www.dramama.tv

Come on in the LOVE SPACE!!! This week, there's no...running away or giving up allowed. We're going to stand, keep pushing, keep moving and PERSEVERE. Come GET ME at www.cindymalika.com Come WATCH ME at www.dramama.tv

Welcome to the LOVE SPACE!!! This week, we're going to relieve some stress, find some peace and be filled with joy. Come get me at: www.cindymalika.com

This week in the LOVE SPACE...be inspired to live boldly, confidently and passionately!!! Then, come get me at: www.cindymalika.com

Join CiMa in her Love Space for a musical ride sure to satisfy!!!