NCS STEREO {YOUR SATURDAY LINEUP}

There has been a serious up flux of tasks that needed to be handled this week, but honestly, I rather enjoyed having a full schedule. It wasn't filled with events or any other types of outings, nor did I get a chance to spend most of my days with the people in my life...but I did get a lot of work done. I truly feel as though I should find a way to attach all of my tech devices to my extremities, because it doesn't seem like I've been off them much this week (between business emails & phone calls, photo archiving & editing, and getting everything ready for not only the new direction my blog is going to go in...but some pretty big projects I'm going to be a part of). These were def my jams for the week,

As always, my focus is primarily on individual songs that I want to share with you! Now, some you may not like, some you may love, some you may remember, and some may be new to you and heading to your music device stat...either way, this is a peek into my music world and my taste. Respect it, enjoy it, and I hope I either introduce you to something or bring back fond memories. 

Disclaimer: These are not my songs and I am not claiming them.

LET'S GET STARTED!!!

There you have it, my top ten for this week!

Remember every Saturday I will bring you a new list of my top 10 songs of the week, in this NCS Stereo (NaughtCouture's Saturday Stereo) segment. Most times there's a focus on artists;  here I will be focusing predominately on specific songs, how they make me feel, what I like about the particular song, how I discovered them, and/or  sometimes the memories that come attached to them. This week I went a different route (as I stated earlier), the format may change again in the future weeks to come. Hope you enjoyed my picks for this week, Happy Listening!  

-CHEERS

NCS STEREO {YOUR SATURDAY LINEUP}

This week was seriously about some of my favorite alternative albums from the back back days, even some classics. Most of my days as of late have been spent indoors, this has left me with much time to reflect and reminisce, and just hopping off the ledge of hitting the big 3-OH + 1...I can't help but dip back into the nostalgia bank frequently these days, while listening to my music library. I had no idea how much I'd miss being a teen. In any event, these songs bring back many nights that were riddled with acts of rebellion, mischievous fun & adventures, good music, breaking night, equally rebellious love interests, and "garage-band-member" crushes.

As always, my focus is primarily on individual songs that I want to share with you! Now, some you may not like, some you may love, some you may remember, and some may be new to you and heading to your music device stat...either way, this is a peek into my music world and my taste. Respect it, enjoy it, and I hope I either introduce you to something or bring back fond memories. 

Disclaimer: These are not my songs and I am not claiming them.

LET'S GET STARTED!!!

There you have it, my top ten for this week!

Remember every Saturday I will bring you a new list of my top 10 songs of the week, in this NCS Stereo (NaughtCouture's Saturday Stereo) segment. Most times there's a focus on artists;  here I will be focusing predominately on specific songs, how they make me feel, what I like about the particular song, how I discovered them, and/or  sometimes the memories that come attached to them. This week I went a different route (as I stated earlier), the format may change again in the future weeks to come. Hope you enjoyed my picks for this week, Happy Listening!  

-CHEERS

NCS STEREO {YOUR SATURDAY LINEUP}

This week has been craaaazy, so much has been going on in my personal life...but most importantly...so much has been going on in the world. I've been finding myself distracted or actually trying to distract myself, because even though I would never blind myself to what's going on in the world...I just needed a break. So I just kind of lost myself in my music. This week I found myself reverting back to some songs that brought back some teen year memories and even some younger ones, as for what made it onto this playlist...well why don't you just have a listen. 

As always, my focus is primarily on individual songs that I want to share with you! Now, some you may not like, some you may love, some you may remember, and some may be new to you and heading to your music device stat...either way, this is a peek into my music world and my taste. Respect it, enjoy it, and I hope I either introduce you to something or bring back fond memories. 

Disclaimer: These are not my songs and I am not claiming them.

LET'S GET STARTED!!!

There you have it, my top ten for this week!

Remember every Saturday I will bring you a new list of my top 10 songs of the week, in this NCS Stereo (NaughtCouture's Saturday Stereo) segment. Most times there's a focus on artists;  here I will be focusing predominately on specific songs, how they make me feel, what I like about the particular song, how I discovered them, and/or  sometimes the memories that come attached to them. This week I went a different route (as I stated earlier), the format may change again in the future weeks to come. Hope you enjoyed my picks for this week,Happy Listening!  

-CHEERS

NCS STEREO {YOUR SATURDAY LINEUP}

Hey guys, this is Jeff here (Jamila's husband & guest "DJ" for this week's NCS STEREO). This week I'll be filling in for my wife because she's a bit under the weather. She first came to me with the idea to guest "DJ" a few days ago and proposed the idea as a way to bring a new perspective to this playlist from time to time and to give her a much needed break due to her condition these days, I thought it was a great idea and honestly I would do anything to help my wife in anyway I could. Hopefully she won't have much need to have a NCS STEREO takeover...but from time to time it will be nice to have a fresh voice or "ear" giving their input. 

As always, my focus is primarily on individual songs that I want to share with you! Now, some you may not like, some you may love, some you may remember, and some may be new to you and heading to your music device stat...either way, this is a peek into my music world and my taste. Respect it, enjoy it, and I hope I either introduce you to something or bring back fond memories. 

Disclaimer: These are not my songs and I am not claiming them.

LET'S GET STARTED!!!

There you have it, my top ten for this week!

Remember every Saturday I will bring you a new list of my top 10 songs of the week, in this NCS Stereo (NaughtCouture's Saturday Stereo) segment. Most times there's a focus on artists;  here I will be focusing predominately on specific songs, how they make me feel, what I like about the particular song, how I discovered them, and/or  sometimes the memories that come attached to them. This week I went a different route (as I stated earlier), the format may change again in the future weeks to come. Hope you enjoyed my picks for this week,Happy Listening!  

-CHEERS

NCS STEREO {YOUR SATURDAY LINEUP}

This week I'm trying something a little different, I've decided to change the format of the NCS STEREO, and may do so from time to time until I find a format that best suits what exactly I'm going for (please bare with me til then). 

As always, my focus is primarily on individual songs that I want to share with you! Now, some you may not like, some you may love, some you may remember, and some may be new to you and heading to your music device stat...either way, this is a peek into my music world and my taste. Respect it, enjoy it, and I hope I either introduce you to something or bring back fond memories. 

Disclaimer: These are not my songs and I am not claiming them.

LET'S GET STARTED!!!

There you have it, my top ten for this week!

Thank you for braving through that with me. Remember every Saturday I will bring you a new list of my top 10 songs of the week, in this NCS Stereo (NaughtCouture's Saturday Stereo) segment. Most times there's a focus on artists;  here I will be focusing predominately on specific songs, how they make me feel, what I like about the particular song, how I discovered them, and/or  sometimes the memories that come attached to them. This week I went a different route (as I stated earlier), the format may change again in the future weeks to come. Hope you enjoyed my picks for this week, Happy Listening!  

-CHEERS

NCS STEREO {YOUR SATURDAY LINEUP}

This week has been all kinds of hectic...actually....the past couple of weeks, so I went with a more toned down music selection in order to combat the 50 shades of shitty I've been feeling. If you're new to my blog, or to my social media, then you may not know that I suffer from chronic headaches (not that I make huge announcements very often about my severe ailment woes, all over my blog and social media like that..or very frequently). I do plan to do an depth post accompanied by a video all about it very soon actually. My goal isn't to Debbie down this NCS STEREO, don't get me wrong, I'm just filling you in. All in all, due to the kaka I've been experiencing, it has definitely shaped what I've been listening to this week. 

As always, my focus is primarily on individual songs that I want to share with you! Now, some you may not like, some you may love, some you may remember, and some may be new to you and heading to your music device stat...either way, this is a peek into my music world and my taste. Respect it, enjoy it, and I hope I either introduce you to something or bring back fond memories. 

Disclaimer: These are not my songs and I am not claiming them.

LET'S GET STARTED!!!

#1 AltJ-Breezblocks: Aside from this song being amazing, the music video was expertly done. Additionally, this song (and every other song on this list) fits the feels of my week.

#2 Erykah Badu- Didn't Cha Know: Ok, so if you don't know about this song.....now ya know (and where have you been...?). This week it's been on serious repeat and has actually helped put me to sleep, and has been on the "Sexy Time" playlist as well. It's just one of those multi-purpose songs.

#3 Janet Jackson-Anytime, Any Place: This song is also a multi-purpose song, yes it has typically been featured on my "Sexy Time" playlist, but it has also done wonders to just help unwind my mind in general. 

#4 Tricky- Hell Is Around The Corner: OMG, Tricky is my love! So many nights were spent listening to him and Portishead, throughout my teen years. I was obsessed! When I came upon this song, amongst my arsenal of songs, I was actually surprised that I almost forgot about it and was happy to start listening to Tricky again.

#5 Portishead- Roads: Didn't I mention (like a few playlists back) that Portishead was my JAM?! Ugggghhhh, I LOVE this song and so many of the songs from Portishead. If you're looking to sink deeeeeeeep into some chill vibes, then Portishead is for you...hands down.

#6 James Blake- Retrograde: I actually heard his name for the first time about two weeks ago at my most recent photo shoot. I never got a chance to actually listen to his music, I just took note of his name. Once I got home I did my little search, and HOLY SHIT! This song is just sooooooo Fucking good, excuse my French....or don't. This song was just what I needed to help me through the past week or so, and through my editing sessions. 

#7 Clair De Lune- Flight Facilities: Yet another song that has help me turn in for the night, edit photos, enjoy my rainy Friday (which just passed), and de-fog my mind. It has quickly become a fave.

#8 Movement- Ivory: Unlike the artist James Blake, and how I hadn't heard from him until I'd gotten home from my latest phot shoot, I got the chance to hear this song from the Movement at the shoot. The moment this song came on, I just needed to know who was responsible for this awesome song. The thing is, it's not exactly a song with a lot of bells and whistles, but it is still just...everythang. It's repeat-worthy. 

#9 XXYXX- About You: I honestly don't know if it's the song that makes the song or the song coupled with the video directed, filmed, and edited by Jeff Vash , that makes the song (or at least makes me enjoy it more). This ISH right here is also the ultimate in chill vibes to the max, and with the mondo headaches and spine aches I've been experiencing...chilled to the max is where it's at.

Last but not least, #10 Yael Naim- Toxic: Now this is a cover! I love a bunch of her other songs, but  I am in love with her cover of Britney Spear's song, "Toxic". It's just so damn good, and I appreciate her unique rendition. 

There you have it, my top ten for this week!

Thank you for braving through that with me. Remember every Saturday I will bring you a new list of my top 10 songs of the week, in the NCS Stereo (NaughtCouture's Saturday Stereo) segment. Most times there's a focus on artists;  here I will be focusing predominately on specific songs, how they make me feel, what I like about the particular song, how I discovered them, and/or  sometimes the memories that come attached to them. 

-CHEERS

NCS STEREO {YOUR SATURDAY LINEUP}

I want to share with you guys my love of music. My focus will be on songs that I've been vibing to the most each week. Guys, there are so many songs I want to share with you! Now, some you may not like, some you may love, some you may remember, and some may be new to you and heading to your music device stat...either way, this is a peek into my music world and my taste. Respect it, enjoy it, and I hope I either introduce you to something or bring back fond memories. 

Disclaimer: These are not my songs and I am not claiming them.

LET'S GET STARTED!!!

#1 Yelle- A Cause Des Garcons: This song just reminds me of the time I worked at 99X on the lower east side and still lived in my tiny studio apartment in Bushwick (those were the days). I really miss that place, and those slightly balmy summer afternoons, fans in the windows, with this song (and many like it) just blaring throughout my tiny living space. 

#2 Gorilla Zoe ft. Santogold & M.I.A- Get It Up: I honestly couldn't pinpoint the exact moment I came across this song right here, but I was definitely working in L.I.C at the time, it was a 7 train must-have, and it already featured two of my faves (Santogold & M.I.A). I can't say I've found a song from Gorilla Zoe that makes me feel it in my bones quite like this one, but then again I haven't done my due diligence.

#3 The Diplomats- Dipset anthem ft. Camron & Juelz Santana: Oh SNAP! But who doesn't remember this? This was on literal repeat in the back back days, so much nostalgia! This week I have kinda went with some "throw-backie" type sounds (you'll see as you progress...there is a theme here), I've just been in a bit of a mood this week and I'm sure it'll reflect. 

#4 Talib Kweli & Hi Tek- The Blast: Yes I love his other songs, but this is the song that made me fall for his talent, it has everything anyone could ask for in a song. The video is pretty good too.

#5 Lilly Allen- Smile: I think it's safe to say we can all relate to this song in some shape or form, we've all been here. I fell in love with Lilly's voice and music, in just about 2006 (when this song can out), and the the video gave me much satisfaction as well.

#6 Lesley Gore- You Don't Own Me: Given my history with music I should have heard this song elsewhere....but I the first time I heard it was in the movie, " The First Wives Club". As much as I love the original, I can't help but love, Diane Keaton, Goldie Hawn, & Bette Midler's rendition of the classic. This song is a serious "women's anthem".

#7 Oasis- Wonderwall: I told you I was in a nostalgia type of mood this week, right...? My playlist has had way more than just ten songs on it, but an ongoing theme has definitely been one that sparks memories and emotions of a carefree time in my life (or emotions that need sorting). If this song doesn't bring at least a little smirk to your face then I don't know what to tell you.

#8 Smith- Baby It's You: Ok, so here we have another case of an absolutely phenomenal song in it's original form (a classic), but the rendition performed by Mary Elizabeth Winstead in the movie " Death Proof", directed by Quentin Tarantino (a capella)....it just made me have a new appreciation for the song. It may not seem like much to some, but it's the little things that can make or break something for me. It was a fresh take on an oldie but a goodie (not to mention, the movie was pretty BOSS AF).

#9 The Coasters- Down In Mexico: This song, just like #8 on the list, was on the soundtrack to the movie "Death Proof". how amazing this ISH right here was going to be....I. Had. No. F'ing. Idea! Just listen to it and tell me your life hasn't been changed. If it hasn't....again...I can't help you.

Last but not least, #10 Samuel L. Jackson- Stack-o-lee: I've cleaned my house....what seems like 100x this week (sick and all), and the only thing that made it bearable was my music and that this song inevitably came on and was repeated a couple of time throughout my cleaning session. I swear I have little dirt demons that come in the middle of the night and make messes for me to clean in the morning (or maybe I'm just a crazy person...yea...maybe that's it). 

There you have it, my top ten for this week!

Thank you for braving through that with me. Remember every Saturday I will bring you a new list of my top 10 songs of the week, in the NCS Stereo (NaughtCouture's Saturday Stereo) segment. Most times there's a focus on artists;  here I will be focusing predominately on specific songs, how they make me feel, what I like about the particular song, how I discovered them, and/or  sometimes the memories that come attached to them. 

-CHEERS

NCS STEREO {YOUR SATURDAY LINEUP}

I want to share with you guys my love of music. My focus will be on songs that I've been vibing to the most each week. Guys, there are so many songs I want to share with you! Now, some you may not like, some you may love, some you may remember, and some may be new to you and heading to your music device stat...either way, this is a peek into my music world and my taste. Respect it, enjoy it, and I hope I either introduce you to something or bring back fond memories. 

Disclaimer: These are not my songs and I am not claiming them.

LET'S GET STARTED!!!

#1 The Knife- Heartbeat: If I'm not mistaken, I heard this song back on the cusp of 2009/2010, it was one of those songs that quickly became an  "on constant repeat" type of jam. If I was feeling down, if I needed to edit photos, if I needed some distraction as much as I needed to refocus...this song just had the ability to do that for me. I. Love. This. Song. And. You. Should. Too!

#2 Brick Mortar- Locked In A Cage: I actually heard this song playing during my husband's "Need For Speed" video game soundtracks. When it came blaring through our television speakers I could swear i'd heard it before (quite some time ago) that's how familiar it was, and like a starved animal I went on the hunt for my prey until I found this song (let's face it, I'm being dramatic...it didn't take much for me to find it). In any event I could listen to it all day.

#3 PJ Harvey- This Is Love: What was it, circa 2008? I don't even fully remember, but PJ Harvey and a few others (whom shall be mentioned soon enough) were in heavy rotation in my auditory canal. Her music is a serious MUST, SERIOUS!

#4 Marilyn Manson- I put A Spell On You: Let me just say, it's hard not to love and/or respect the different renditions of this song, but Marilyn just knocked it out of the park for me.  Now, it was no easy task to trump the sensation I got when I first heard Nina Simone bless this Jay Hawkins original; but here comes Mr. Manson with his take on this phenomenal song.  

#5  Peaches- Boys Wanna Be Her: Though this is not only one of her more popular songs, but it's one her more lyrically tamed ones too. This whole album is the shit! If you're into electro-clash/experimental/alternative/punk-vibesque, and you like to jump all about half naked all around your home (especially when you're cleaning or just home alone) then "The teaches of Peaches" is for you. 

#6  M.I.A- 20 Dollar: While everyone was going Ape-shit over "Paper Planes", I was all about this joint right here (this one and like two or three others). Don't get me wrong, "Paper Planes" was the shit too, when it first came out, but I'm always drawn too the least popular things too...the things that don't get the play they should

#7 Madonna- Human Nature: Do I really need to go into much detail here.......? Like....if you don't get this....I just...you just....you don't get life. That is all.

#8 Alice Smith- A Fool For You: So there I am, watching "Black Girls Rock 2014", and Alice Smith is introduced. This small framed FOX of a young woman comes on the stage and decides shes going to blow my mind out of the water. I could not believe her rendition of this song, I had to watch it like twenty times (the first go-around), and from then on I was hooked! Not to mention her performance that evening was absolute fire!

#9 Lupe Fiasco- Daydreamin': Lupe was such the breathe of fresh air, his beats were dope, his lyrical content matched, and he was yet another artist I had to have in heavy rotation (not to mention the beloved Jill Scott blessed the song with her beautiful voice). It was as if I was excited to have somewhere to go just so that I'd have a reason to throw my headphones on and blast this song (not just this song of course).

 Last but not least, #10 Timberland Magoo ft. Aaliyah &Missy Elliot- Up Jumps The Boogie: There's like no better way to end this weeks NCS Stereo...there really isn't. This song is nostalgia incarnate. You can play this jam anywhere and at any time, i'm almost certain that people will be bopping and bouncing to it. There are just certain songs that never (EVER) leave your system, this is one of them.

There you have it, my top ten for this week!

Thank you for braving through that with me. Remember every Saturday I will bring you a new list of my top 10 songs of the week, in the NCS Stereo (NaughtCouture's Saturday Stereo) segment. Most times there's a focus on artists;  here I will be focusing predominately on specific songs, how they make me feel, what I like about the particular song, how I discovered them, and/or  sometimes the memories that come attached to them. 

-CHEERS