I have a very large and diverse palette for music. Some favorites: Mint Condition, Anthony Hamilton, Lenny Kravitz, U2, Prince, Miles Davis, Marvin Gaye, Ray Charles, Will Downing, John Legend, The Jackson 5, Debarge, Switch, Old School R&B and Soul artists, Yolanda Adams, Sting, Duran Duran, Doobie Brothers, some Tupac, some Kanye West, classical music...
Films old and new. A few that come to mind that had an impact are Stormy Weather, Carmen Jones, The Wiz, Sound of Music, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, How The Grinch Stole Christmas (the original animated version), The Others, Crash. Any of my past and future films for the experience and growth I gained.
Everybody Hates Chris, Grey's Anatomy, Twilight Zone, Outer Limits, Good Times, The Jeffersons, The Cosby Show, Different World. Also, Girlfriends and any other future shows I will have the pleasure of working on for the growth and experience.
My Mom and Dad.