Podcasts about now that we found love

Heavy D and the Boys had a smash hit in 1991 with Now That We Found Love, and Joe and Toby examine how this track interpolates the 1973 hit from the O’Jays with the same name. Join us as we follow Heavy D’s career to full-fledged entertainment mogul and learn more about the soul group that had an enormous influence on future generations.

Celebrating 45 years, ‘Reggae Ambassadors’, THIRD WORLD is one of the longest-lived Reggae bands of all time, and one of Jamaica's most consistently popular crossover acts among international audiences.  Mixing in elements of R&B, funk, pop, and rock and, later on, dancehall and rap, Third World’s style has been described as "reggae-fusion". With 10 Grammy nominations and catalogue of charted smash hits (including “Now That We Found Love”, ”96 Degrees in the Shade” and “Try Jah Love” )  spanning over four decades, sold-out tours, a vibrant and loyal fan base and inspirational messages, one may wonder, "Where did it all begin? What gives Third World the staying power so rare in the music industry?" Third World is more than just one of the top Reggae bands of all time, it is an institution that stands for producing and performing music that, while holding firm to the cultural and ancestral roots of its members, still pushes forward the cutting edge of music worldwide. It is an institution whose themes are positive, progressive and internationally relevant: an asset to any size festival / event.

Dr. Akers concludes her discussion on how to love yourself.  Be prepared to laugh!  The phrase "Now That We Found Love" comes from an old school Heavy D record of the same name.  The song actually questions, now that we found love, what are we gonna do with it? First, listen to the episode, and then decide what you are going to do to love yourself better.  Once you begin to practice self love and self care, then you can reevaluate how well you are actually loving others.  So, now that you found love, what are you gonna do with it?  Do yourself a favor and do a You Tube search of that classic hit.  It will get you moving and grooving!  Be sure and check out the website this week and I will post a blog which list all of the points outlined by Dr. Akers in this three part series.  http://www.gethappywithj.com

1 Junior - Mama Used To Say (12 Inch Version) [1981] 2 Kool & The Gang - Stone Love (Club Remix) [1986] 3 Mica Paris - My One Temptation (Reproduction Mix) [1988] 4 Pebbles - Do Me Right (Extended Version) [1987] 5 Snap - Cult Of Snap (Extended) 6 Rob Base & DJ EZ-Rock - It Takes Two (Vocal Version) [1988] 7 The Revenge feat. Danielle Moore - Just Be Good To Me (Ron Basejam Remix) 8 Salsoul Orchestra - Ooh I Love It (Love Break) (Original Shep Pettibone 12'' Remix) 9 Vicent Ballester - Right Now (Original Mix) 10 . Maslin - BIR (Original Mix) 11 Sinnamon - Thanks to you 12 DJ Jazzy Jeff Third World; Now That We Found Love 13 280 West - Fly (280 West Mix) 14 Joey Negro - It's More Fun To Compute 15 Joey Negro & Horse Meat Disco Feat. Angela Johnson - Dancing Into The Stars 16 Joey Negro Feat. Lifford - Everything 17 Joey Negro Feat. Sacha Williamson - I Recognise 18 Maya Jane Coles - Easier To Hide 19 USG; Ncameu (Ron Trent main mix) 20 Foxes - Let Go For Tonight (Fred Falke Remix) 21 a_bitch_named_johanna--freak_it_(tony_humphries_instrumental_mix) 22 Dj Gregory _ Don't Know Malendro (Dim's Re-edit) 23 Hot Wind; You Kiss Me (Vocal Mix) 24 Soul Groove, Funky Judge; Papa Was a Rolling Stone (Pagany vs. Soul Groove Horns Mix) 25 Astro Trax; The Energy (Feel The Vibe) (original mix) 26 Denise Montana, Goody Goody; Nr 1 Dee Jay (Pagany Back 2 Disco Mix) 27 Gisele Jackson; Love Commandments (vocal edit) 28 Ministry Of Funk - All Right (Original Mix) 29 Simply Red - Stay (Grant Nelson Club Mix) 30 Soraya Vivian & Digital 96 - When I'm Dancing (Eric Kupper Fierce Disco Mix) 31 Whitney Houston - Million Dollar Bill (Frankie Knuckles Director's Club Cut) 32 Ciskoman, Soul Groove feat. Elektra Soul Groove Mix; It's About the Music (Soul Groove Mix) 33 DJ Jory, Rob Care; Amor de Verao (Rob Care Boogie Remix) 34 Kerri Chandler; Ladbroke Grove (original mix) 35 Movement (Original Mix) - Deep Josh Angel Pina 36 Sosua & Mad - Supaconstellation (Wez Clarke Re-Master) 37 U-Ness & JedSet feat. Bilonda - H.Y.P.E (Ultra Cool) 38 Faz feat. Vale Ducros Faz Phillys Flavour's Mix; Someday (Faz Phillys Flavour's Mix)

Bunny Rugs was an early member of Inner Circle, worked as an earlier duo member with “Bunny & Ricky” and recorded "Freedom Fighter" and "Bushweed Corntrash," but he is best known as the front man for Third World. Bunny had a magnificent voice that he maintained throughout his career. His voice was strong, powerful, and commanding. It’s hard to separate Bunny Rugs from Third World as the image is strong and cohesive. When William Clark – Bunny Rugs passed away, we played two hours of his music in tribute. Our selections included two solo albums “Talking To You” on Shanachie and “Time” which was release in 2012. More treasures are contained in the Third World recordings. Dozens and dozens of releases to choose from and we built a “top ten” on the spot which was based on listener calls and requests. Bunny Rugs joined Third World after Milton Hamilton left in 1976. In the following decades the core group of Third World consisted of Bunny Rugs, Irvin “Carrot” Jarrett, Michael “Ibo” Cooper, Stephen “Cat” Coore, Richie Daley, and Willie Stewart. Third World recorded for the Island/Mango label and allowed for high quality recordings to accompany the skilled instrumentalists that are Third World. Most members of Third World are unique in their formal musical training. As part of their performances, Cat Coore would bring out his cello and play a reggae laced song with that rich classical feel that the cello provides. Third World stood out in what might be called a “golden era” of reggae bands of the 70s-80’s in Jamaica. Third World’s style is what set them apart – they were crossing over into American Soul with songs like “Now That We Found Love” and Try Jah Love.” Listening back now, the music is deep and soulful with a smooth groove, very different from today’s sound. Third World’s legacy is strong in lyrical content. Rastafari, culture and social issues were always a focus. A focus which was not altered. Tracks like “Cold Sweat,” “Jah Glory,” “African Woman,” and “Shine Like A Blazing Fire” convey this reliable, rootsical message. The uptown Third World bridged the message from the heart of Jamaica and worked alongside the greats in reggae music history as partners. Bunny Rugs was a great singer, as a group Third World is great in the studio and on vinyl and when performing live, they are a joy.