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Brandon Penson

@pensonbrandon.bsky.social

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Comic book Blerd & wannabe Chef. Afro-Illinois-ican. Loves, movies, hockey, basketball and R&B music. Mostly nostalgic for the '80s & '90s.

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Brandon Penson @pensonbrandon.bsky.social · Nov 16

Also, I AM a real person.

Here are some pictures! 👍🏽

Brandon Penson @pensonbrandon.bsky.social · 2d

#NP 🎧 D'Angelo | Send It On

#BlackSky #MusicSky #NeoSoul

Brandon Penson @pensonbrandon.bsky.social · 3d

I remember hearing the OG track and when I heard that "Nice & Slow" sample, my first thought was, "He needs to do a remix WITH Usher!"

I didn't think he'd do it though... 😌 🤎 🖤 🔥 🎼 💿 #MusicSky #BlackSky

#NP 🎧 Chris Brown, Bryson Tiller, Usher | It Depends (Remix)

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Chris Brown - It Depends (The Remix) ft. Bryson Tiller, Usher

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ReelRank @reelrank.bsky.social · 5d

Drop some MASKS 🎭🖤😷

#FilmSky #Batman

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Brandon Penson @pensonbrandon.bsky.social · 3d

I was already in love with Leela's ORIGINAL version, but this remix?

Her soothing, soulful voice over that Isley Brothers beat is simply beautiful. 😌 💚 🫶🏽 🎼 👑 #BlackSky #MusicSky

#NP 🎧 Leela James | Right On Time (DJ Green Lantern Remix)

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Leela James - Right On Time (Dj Green Lantern Remix)

YouTube video by LeelaJamesOfficial

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Brandon Penson @pensonbrandon.bsky.social · 3d

🟠 🟢 🔵 #LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched #MovieSky #FilmSky

Brandon Penson @pensonbrandon.bsky.social · 3d

#7ELEVEn has this Pumpkin Apple coffee and it's AMAZING! ☺️ 🎃 🍎 ☕️

Happy Friday! 👋🏽 🌅

Brandon Penson @pensonbrandon.bsky.social · 4d

#NP 🎧 Alexander O'Neal, Cherrelle | Never Knew Love Like This

#BlackSky #MusicSky #QuietStorm #RNB #80s #ThrowbackThursday

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Never Knew Love Like This

YouTube video by Alexander O'Neal - Topic

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Brandon Penson @pensonbrandon.bsky.social · 5d

*that was SUPPOSED to say, "sit and think".

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chris. @pharrellsburner.co · 6d

Soulquarians💕

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Lucius Fox In The Box @carnegro.bsky.social · 6d

D’Angelo and Angie Stone passing in the same year feels like a cruel joke. Peace to their son. Fam I can’t even imagine.

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Nazobia @nazobia.bsky.social · 6d

🥹🕊️

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Boats & Garden Hoes @sassydannyva.bsky.social · 6d

First plant con and now vinyl con.

I need to find my hobby tribe QUICK so I can stop missing out.

[supreme caliber eater] @momentoftru.posts.fyi · 6d

I’m glad I was able to find this at VinylCon last year

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Brandon Penson @pensonbrandon.bsky.social · 6d

I had a lot of time to see think today once I heard of D'Angelo's untimely departure.

If I took anything away from his death, it's that life is precious. Stay true to yourself, lead with love and when you do everything with passion and soul, you'll be blessed tenfold.

RIP. 🙏🏽

#MusicSky #BlackSky

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Brandon Penson @pensonbrandon.bsky.social · 6d

OH NO!!!!

SO heartbroken over this... ESPECIALLY after losing Angie Stone earlier this year.

D'Angelo was one of the early pioneers of the neo-soul genre and helped shape what is today.

Farewell D'Angelo. May you have a peaceful transition to the other side. 😔 🤎 🖤 🎼 🙏🏽 🕊️

#BlackSky #MusicSky

Mark Chappelle @markchappelle.bsky.social · 6d

I just know I didn't see this.

Baller Alert @balleralert.com · 6d

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FLAVOR FLAV ⏰ @flavorflav.bsky.social · 6d

R.I.P. ICON D’Angelo 🙏🏾🕊️

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Brandon Penson @pensonbrandon.bsky.social · 7d

#NP 🎧 SWV | Downtown

#BlackSky #MusicSky #RNB #NewJackSwing #VideoSoul #MusicMonday

Brandon Penson @pensonbrandon.bsky.social · 9d

I just got home from seeing #TRONAres.

The movie was VISUALLY amazing, as was Nine Inch Nails' soundtrack. I thought the movie did a good job at showing what happens when you lose control of your creation but also when AI becomes sentient. 🖥️ 🕹️ 📉 🥏 🏍️

#TRON #Cinemark #FilmSky #MovieSky #Disney

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Ghostbusters News @ghostbustersnews.bsky.social · 11d

With New York Comic Con happening this weekend, a familiar face has been spotted outside Hook & Ladder 8, otherwise known as Ghostbusters Headquarters! 👻

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Brandon Penson @pensonbrandon.bsky.social · 11d

#NP 🎧 Tevin Campbell | Can We Talk?

#ThrowbackThursday #BlackSky #MusicSky #RNB #Babyface

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Mark Chappelle @markchappelle.bsky.social · 15d

Been specifically revisiting R&B from 1992 today. And I know I was still playing Patti LaBelle's crowning 1991 achievement Burnin' back then. It won her the first Grammy of only two in her career to date.

Where There’s Smoke There’s Fire: Patti LaBelle’s ‘Burnin’’ Turns 30

On the GRAMMY-winning Burnin’, Patti LaBelle seamlessly melds gospel, R&B, soul, and pop on the most cohesive album in her discography.

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Brandon Penson @pensonbrandon.bsky.social · 14d

Oh wow...

Mom mother had this album! She LOVED Patti LaBelle and used to always play it around the house.

An immaculate album from start to finish.

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Mark Chappelle @markchappelle.bsky.social · 15d

What's your Mary J. Blige Top 10?

1. You Don't Have To Worry (Video Version)
2. Rent Money
3. Be Happy
4. Real Love (Original Version)
5. Need Someone
6. Suitcase
7. Cargo
8. You Want This
9. Missing You (Original Version)
10. Work That

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Alt: a woman in a blue outfit is dancing on stage

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Brandon Penson @pensonbrandon.bsky.social · 15d

#NP 🎧 Club Nouveau | Lean On Me

#BlackSky #MusicSky #80s

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Monarch☘️Dafey @monarchdafey.bsky.social · 17d

Have an X-Cellent #XFactorFriday

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Edward the Movie Buff 🎞🎬🎥📽 @midgetmoxie.bsky.social · 17d

Running Scared (1986)
Director: Peter Hyams

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