Monday, August 4, 2014



My "Love is" Poem for Smooth 98.1 FM

A short poem I wrote and performed for Smooth 98.1 FM Radio Station in Lagos. The beat is from a single of the same name ("Love Is") on rapper Common's 2005 album "Be." It was produced by legendary Detroit producer J.Dilla who is sadly no longer with us. He passed away at the young age of 32 from a rare blood disorder. You can listen to his original version HERE. He sampled "God Is Love" by Marvin Gaye for the beat and the website "Who Sampled" has a post with a side by side comparison of both songs which you can listen to HERE.

Alrighty then, here are the lyrics to my short, poetic version;

Love is us, jogging in the rain
The rhythmic motion of your delightful calf muscles calling my name

Love is the whirlwind romance of courtship, the roller coaster, merry-go-round
Your soft touch on the couch on friday night, listening to Motown

Love is space exploration of the furthest boundaries of the galaxy of affection 
our journey is not yet done
Love is you, and I, and Smooth 98.1