Every once in a while, one of these Discussion Posts by yourself, or your son, really grabs my attention. I tend not to write a lot lately. Ever since I've gotten really dedicated to my podcast, I don't participate much in things involving writing. This one got me though!

As you may remember, I was born in Sicily, but raised in New Jersey, about an hour's drive from Philadelphia, so I like to consider Philly my local area.

I loved growing up with the music that came out of Philly, and anyone from the area knows the magnificent, and long, history of talent that has come out of Philadelphia, especially Soul, which is dear to my soul, pun intended!

I want to share a particular song that is really amazing! Gospel music has always generated so much talent, for centuries, from the Black community in America. In the last century, however, many young artists would come out of the churches to pursue a career in music, much to the dismay of the congregation. A soulful voice was considered a gift from God, and that voice was meant to be dedicated to the praising the Lord. Not being a religious person, I'm really glad that those creative souls decided to share their talent with the world; giving us the Blues, Jazz, Rock 'n' Roll, Soul, RnB and Hip Hop.

What made Black music so powerful was that the artists often grew up praising the Lord in church, with great passion. They sang about loving God, but then they took that same passion into the world of loving men and women, as well as lust, money and sex!

This song by Philly artist Musiq Soulchild is unique because instead singing to the Lord, or praising lust, the object itself is LOVE! He's singing, not about love, but to Love!

Hope you enjoy, and thanks for all of the support you and your son have given me over the months!!!