There are some songs that just stay with you, long after the beat fades. For me, that’s “Love Don’t Live Here Anymore” by Rose Royce. I’ve always felt something special in that track—the emotion, the soul, the way it cuts right through. It’s one of those records I can put on repeat, sing along, and still feel like it’s brand new every time.
So when Ghostface Killah and Nad flipped that exact sample, it was like a spark. Suddenly, something I had carried with me for years was living inside the music of one of my favorite artists. It’s more than a coincidence—it feels like confirmation. When your favorite artist samples the same songs you vibe with, you can’t help but think, “Yeah, we’re on the same wavelength.”
I’ve even dropped the original Rose Royce classic into one of my DJ sets on YouTube.com/@JustINSPIREMentoring. That record doesn’t just play—it speaks. And hearing it reimagined by Ghostface only made the connection deeper.
If you know me, you already know my Ghostface story. Let’s just say it’s full of Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda moments—memories of where I was, what I was feeling, and the soundtrack that carried me through. Music isn’t just background noise—it’s the glue between who we were, who we are, and who we’re becoming.
That’s why I always say: songs live forever, even when love doesn’t.
The Original
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