By Karla Reyes

Staff Writer

With Valentine’s day just around the corner, you are forced to find creative alternatives for this year’s Valentine’s gift for that special someone, even if that someone is yourself. Forever alone won’t seem too bad after you listen to this “Baby Making Music” mix. So bust these tunes and add some hearts on the cover and viola a sweet, budget friendly gift.

“Thinkin Bout You” by Frank Ocean
Regardless of who you think won Sunday’s tiff with Chris Brown, Frank Ocean scores big with this number. This song is filled with soothing falsettos, a mellow beat and lyrics that reference both nostalgia and love. This bittersweet melody was performed at Coachella 2012 and has made it to the Top U.K Billboard hits.

“Promise” by Ciara
What can be sexier than having the beautiful Ciara tell you that she is willing to commit? The beat is a great juxtaposition of her dance songs and her amorous, doting side.  It slows the pace down and really allows you to reminisce about your first love or daydream about a future love. Without a doubt, this song will grab you by the hand.

“The Zone” by The Weeknd Feat. Drake
Like most of The Weeknd’s songs, this collaboration is overdosing with sex appeal. Featured on his second mixtape “Thursday,” this song with Drake provides a good balance to the slow tempo and the bewitching falsettos. The song is so raw and captivating, you will have it on repeat.

“Nice and Slow” by Usher
This song is responsible for the arms-length-away rule at the middle schools dances. This track is extremely appropriate for both Valentines Day and throwback Thursday, with a smooth yet catchy beat to boot. Usher proved to be quite the R&B singer with this song, which can be found in his second album “My Way.”

“Between the sheets” by Isley Brothers
The source of countless other music sample, this timeless track is the epitome of classy and sexy, baby makin’ music. It is romantic in the smooth-talking kind of way, yet with just the right amount of sexy. It is so versatile that it even made an appearance in the “Grand Theft Auto: San Andres” video game. This song has with stood the test of time for a reason.