Good evening Family,
Happy Winter Solstice! In some parts of the world, it’s wintertime and it’s cold (it’s like twenty-something degrees in Brooklyn right now). It’s the time of year when you’re almost required to snuggle up with your significant other(s)—or, shoot, snuggle up with yourself—under a nice thick blanket, watch a good movie, read a good book, or listen to some good music that puts you in a particular kind of mood.
If you’re the kind of person who loves a good, sensual R&B slow jam (also known as “baby-making music”), you’re in luck. I’ve put together a winter solstice playlist for grown folks that I call The Cuddy-Buddy Mixtape. These are songs to make love to; or, if you’re that kind of person, to #%&@ to. Because, yo, I don’t judge. LOL!
There’s a plethora of grooves here, from Boyz II Men to Janet Jackson to Luther Vandross.
May it make your sexy time even sexier!
Oh, and before I forget:
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Now, without further ado, I present to you: The Cuddy-Buddy Mixtape!
It’s time to, in the immortal words of Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliot: “Get your freak on!” 😁
Have a safe and joyous holiday season. And I hope the new year brings you blessings upon blessings. Take good care.
Peace,
Robert