Discovering Chutney Music & Debut Album “Love Bomb Therapy” with Singer/Songwriter Mel L. (Ep 20)

💐 Episode SummaryThis week’s episode with singer and songwriter Mel L reveals the harder moments that music can usher us through. With songs from the world of Disney musical cartoons, a gorgeous introduction to Chutney music, and originals from the guest herself from her forthcoming debut album, Love Bomb Therapy, this episode will heal your midweek blues. 💿 Songs Mentioned​“Yam & Cassava” by Mel L​“Under The Sea” sung by Samuel E. Wright from Disney’s The Little Mermaid ​“Lootala” by Sonny Mann​“Rock Away” by Beres Hammond​“Where The Party At” (feat. Nelly) by Jagged Edge​“Dreamgirls” by Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé, Anika Noni​“I Wanna Dance With Somebody” by Whitney Houston​“See You Again” by Mel L.​“Put It On The Altar” by Jessica Reedy​“alive” by Mel L.​“Jesus In The Ghetto” by Sir the Baptist, Anthony Hamilton​“Black Boy Joy” by Mel L.🎙 About the GuestMelanie Lewis (aka Mel L.) has been acting, singing, song-writing and performing live since she was a kid. She knows how to light up a room and ensure that those who interact with her (in big or small spaces) feel seen. Spending most of her singing career performing with a cover-band based in Brooklyn, NY, she’s made the pivot into recording and releasing her own original singles - and is set to release her debut album “Lovebomb Therapy” this spring. This concept album combines skits with songs - to invite listeners to join her in her therapist’s office as she processes a Lovebomb dating experience, self-reflection as a human and ultimately leaves listeners questioning: “Who lovebombed whom?”WIth 10 years of experience in the HRBP and L&D space, she’ll leverage the skills she’s honed in her career to craft experiences for her “Lovies” to safely practice and polish key emotional intelligence skills. Her goal is to help humans bond again (don’t we miss that?) - providing music and entertaining think-pieces as the ice-breaker to rebuilding the art of conversation and true connection. In all honesty, she doesn’t know how far any of this will go - but she’s committed to the mission, the journey and enjoying the [email protected] (IG/TikTok)Melanie Lewis (LinkedIn)Yam & Cassava music video🌹 About Play This At My FuneralPlay This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming podcast about the songs that shape our lives — including the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode, Dinah invites a guest to curate their hypothetical send-off playlist and share the stories behind the music. Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios.Created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid. Edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes.💜 Stay ConnectedSubscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a 5-star review, and share with someone building their own “funeral playlist.”Follow on IG @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPodcast, TikTok @PlayThisAtMyFuneralPod, and Dinah @DinahSusanAlobeidWrites.Watch the full video episodes on YouTube and join Dinah’s Substack community, Write, Dance, Repeat.🎙 About the HostDinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content. Her writing appears in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, Reverie Literary Magazine, Spectrum Magazine, and more. She lives in New Jersey with her partner and their rambunctious toddler.I hearby declare that I do not own the rights to any music or lyrics played during the recording of this podcast. All rights to the music and audio belong to their respective owner(s).🙏🏽 Thank You to Our SupportersHuge thanks to our show supporters:TremFit — Kara Tremel’s boutique online training experience helping every body feel strong, confident, and cared for.Second Home First — The hit podcast rethinking homeownership and wealth-building. What if your 401(k) came with a fire pit and a lake view?