It’s time to take things back to the good old days … back when love felt a tad bit simpler … back when music made you nod your head in approval instead of scratching it in confusion …

I have long insisted that the power of music knows no bounds. When you take that fundamental truth, and factor in the beauty of love and one dope DJ, then you’ve instantly stumbled upon something absolutely explosive. The perfect sonic storm that I’m referring to was created when one of my favorite DJs, Lissa Monet, stepped to the plate with the 2nd installment of her romantic mixtape series.

Webster defines heartbreak as “great sorrow, grief, or anguish.” But in my life, I define heartbreak as the one singular event capable of bringing any man to his knees. More harmful than any cut, scrape or bruise could ever be, the damage that’s inflicted by a broken heart should never be underestimated.

It’s Friday, and that means it’s time to create an air of love, passion and understanding to officially kick start our weekend. How do we do that? Simple. By creating a group playlist that expresses the joyous highs of love. Easy enough, right? I’ll start it off, and as you submit songs, I’ll add them to the playlist throughout the day.

There’s no super deep point to be made in this piece … just a quick observation. I was watching this YouTube clip of Boyz II Men singing “Please Don’t Go” and “Can You Stand The Rain” acapella, and the harmony was absolutely picture perfect. Every note, every phrase, and every accent appeared to seamlessly fit together in what can only be described as auditory magnificence.

Let’s start this Friday off on the right foot by cranking up the love jukebox. I’ll start by posting my video of the day, Shai “Comforter.” In return, I need you to leave me a song in the comment box, and I’ll add the video to the post. By the end of the day, we should have a nice selection of our favorite videos that conjure of the best and worst emotions as it relates to love and relationships. Let’s go.

As we head into the weekend, I thought I’d give you a special video edition of our audio love segment. Here are a few songs that articulate a wide range of emotions that I’m sure we’ve all experienced at some point on our relationship journey. So enjoy the music, and have a great weekend.

I’m back with another edition of Audio Love. This week, Ne-Yo, Boyz II Men, and Day 26 hold the top spots on my Fly List. The lyrics and passion emoted through each song deserves a priority placement in your weekend love song rotation. Enjoy.

There seems to be this undeniable chemistry between us, but I can’t help but feel like we’re stuck in a holding pattern. The more I open up to the possibility of a relationship with you, the more you pull back and cower in the face of this potentially blossoming love. I just don’t understand why you continue to hold back.