Everything's Alright From Jesus Christ Superstar

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I am a sucker for musicals, especially Andrew Lloyd Weber musicals.  So when I heard they were doing a live version of Jesus Christ Superstar on NBC with John Legend and Sara Bareilles, I was in.  I expected it to be decent but was actually blown away by how amazing it was!  The set was awesome, the cinematography was off the charts and the performances were spot on!  I loved it.  But the biggest take away for me was that I had forgotten how great the songs were in Jesus Christ Superstar.  Especially this one.  I love the simple melody and encouraging message of "Everything's Alright."  And although it's a song sung to Jesus at a stressful time in His life, I think it's a song that can encourage us all at a stressful time in ours.  Simple and sweet, the message rings true...

Everything is alright, everything's fine.

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Forest Whitaker by Brother Ali

To everyone out there who is a little different...

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This song is a jam and such a great reminder we need to love ourselves right now.  As we are today.  And anyone who doesn't love you the way you are does not deserve your friendship.  You are perfect.  Right now.  Today.  The way you are is the way you were created to be.  Sure, we can always do things to better ourselves, but never think for a minute you have to wait to be happy.  Don't tell yourself you'll be happy "when I..."  Be happy today.  Right now.  Love yourself and be thankful you are an original.  You are the only you.  And that's amazing.  Just like you.

I'm a be alright, I'm a be okay.

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Rose Garden by Shad

You can't be mad or sad while you listen to Shad.

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See, I'm a rapper so that rhymed.  But seriously, Shad is quickly becoming one of my new favorite rappers.  He has such an infectious, positive energy and never does that shine as bright as it does in his song Rose Garden.  Such a fun, sample-heavy jam.  The hook says it all:

I didn't promise you a rose garden along with the sunshine,
There's gonna be some rain sometimes, watch out.

There is going to be some rain sometime and it's important to be ready for it.  But after the rain, you can kick back and enjoy your rose garden.  No reason you can't have both.  So sit back, enjoy the rain and enjoy this happy jam by Shad.

Can't cower when the rain falls.

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Try Again by Aaliyah

It's been a long time, I shouldn't have left you without a dope beat to step to.

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I have always loved this song.  Mainly because it's just a dope song with a dope Timbaland beat.  But as I grow older and wiser, I've been looking more at the message in the songs I like.  This is a great, classic message.  If at first you don't succeed, brush yourself off and try again.  Yes, this song is talking about a relationship because, you know, all popular songs have to talk about love.  But the hook and the message is still clear and can be applied to whatever you are trying to achieve.  Success takes hard work.  Everybody fails.  But the people who win are the ones who never give up.  So if you ever have a day where you are thinking about giving up, just hit play and listen.

Dust yourself off and try again.

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Rainbow Connection by Kermit The Frog

Sometimes you just need to listen to a hopeful frog sing about rainbows.

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Rainbow Connection.  It's a classic song that we all know but I think we often forget about how great of a song it is.  It's cute and funny to watch Kermit The Frog sing, but if you really listen to the song, it has a great message and a beautiful melody.  This is a song I keep coming back to time and time again.  And although it seems like a song for kids, the older I get, the more I appreciate it.  Over the years there have been many great artists who have recorded it, but nothing beats the original.

Someday we'll find it.  The rainbow connection.

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You Get What You Give by New Radicals

Not many bands break up before their album is released.  Apparently New Radicals couldn't keep it together long enough to enjoy long term success, but at least they gave the world an uplifting jam before they said "Adieu" to the music world.

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This song is such a jam.  It uses a very simple chord progression, but what a catchy chorus.  And the words are great.  Sometimes it is the simplest songs that tell us exactly what we need to hear.  Just sing this one to yourself when you don't think you have anything left to give.  I promise it will help.

Don't give up, you've got a reason to live.

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The Fighter by Gym Class Heroes

Are you a fighter?  We all have one inside of us.  Sometimes it just takes the right song to bring it out.

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When I decided to start a company that does motivational music, I started researching other bands and artists that make that type of music.  Enter the Gym Class Heroes.  I was really surprised, but it turns out this band and Travie McCoy, in particular, has a lot of songs with the underlying message of overcoming the odds and reaching your potential.  I am like a lot of other people out there.  I just knew the one or two hits they had on the radio.  Who knew they had all this uplifting stuff to share with the world?  That is the kind of band that I want to hang out with.  I hope this lifts you up and reminds you of the fighter you have inside you.

Give 'em hell!

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Brave by Sara Bareilles

Ok I might get some flack from the dudes on this one, but sometimes we gotta come out and talk about our guilty pleasure songs.  And here is one of mine.

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This song has such a great message.  Simple but really great.  Don't be scared.  Don't be ashamed.  Go out and be you.  The world needs you!  Plus, you can't help but smile when you watch the video.  And I'm going to say it.  Guys, you officially can like this song too.  You can still be cool and like Sara Bareilles.  I promise.

So let this lady inspire you.  Then go out and be brave today.

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