A*M*E was born Aminata Kabba in Sierra Leone on 13 December, 1994. She moved to Lewisham, London after her mother's hair salon burned down, and life in her hometown became too dangerous. She formed her own girl group, Independent Girls, in the school playground. From that age, she knew she wanted to pursue a career as a solo artist.
As a teenager, she joined her school choir Vocalize - performing multiple renditions of songs such as Rihanna's "Don't Stop The Music" and Justin Timberlake's "Cry Me A River".
She began working with producer Andy Gilbert on a number of tracks, which were sent to multiple A&Rs and labels. Some of these continue to be performed today by Vocalize, co-incidentally.
She then went on to meet MNEK in 2011, and wrote multiple songs with him - which include "Stacey", "Hold Me Back" and her very first single, "City Lights". These soon caught the attention of Gary Barlow, who subsequently signed her to his ex-label Future Records in June 2011.
A*M*E spent the majority of 2011 recording for her debut album with high-profile producers such as Quiz & Larossi, Rami Yacoub and Carl Falk.
"City Lights" featuring Bartoven, her first viral single, was released in January 2012. She began a promo tour of schools around the UK during January 2012, and released the first issue of her own magazine, The A*M*E; closely followed by the release of "Ride or Die" and "Find a Boy" during March and July 2012. She supported both Jessie J and JLS (along with playing various festivals) during summer 2012.
In September, A*M*E announced she would be releasing her first commercial single, "Play the Game Boy" in November 2012.
In January 2013, A*M*E left Future Records due to its disbandment, and joined Epic Records.
Duke Dumont debuted a new track titled "Need U (100%)", which features guest vocals by A*M*E and MNEK, in November also. It is nominated for a Grammy award for Best Dance Recording. Officially released in March 2013, it gave all three acts their first UK number one single.
Her second commercial single will be "Heartless", produced by Rami Yacoub and Carl Falk - released on July 14th. Premiered in December 2012, the video was released on June 10th of this year to mixed responses. In July 2013, her collaboration with Monsieur Adi, What's Going On?, was released.
A*M*E remained quiet regarding solo releases - with an EP being announced in March 2014 but failing to materialize - however, she featured on two singles in that year; Embody's "Give Me Your Love" and Paris Lover's "Feel Me". In January 2015, her collaboration with CamelPhat, "Paradigm", was released.
In February 2015, it was announced that A*M*E signed to Black Gold Management, a joint venture between independent label Cooking Vinyl and John Black; it is assumed that A*M*E left Epic Records, and future releases will be distributed by Black Gold.
Along with her recording career, A*M*E is also a songwriter and fanzine distributer. She wrote "Beautiful Stranger" for girl group f(x) in 2012, which peaked at #1 in South Korea. Alongside this, she revealed in an interview with Gay Times that her track, "Fugitive" will be recorded by Girls' Generation (소녀시대) in the near future. Other co-write credits include Samsaya's "Stereotype" and Neon Jungle's "Future X Girl". Her own fanzine, The A*M*E, is published through Issuu and created by A*M*E herself.
Her official website and other links can be found on www.ameofficial.com
Need U
A*M*E Lyrics
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Are you gonna be the one who's always gonna treat me right
And when we get together turning down the lights
Need you 100, need you 100 percent a
I wanna be the one you tell all your friends about
Baby I'll be the one you just can't do without
You gotta give me everything, baby ain't no doubt
I wanna be the one you call, every day and night
Are you gonna be the one who's always gonna treat me right
And when we get together turning down the lights
Need you 100, need you 100 percent ah
I wanna be the one you tell all your friends about
Baby I'll be the one you just can't do without
You gotta give me everything, baby ain't no doubt
Give me 100, need you 100 percent
I wanna be the one you call, every day and night
Are you gonna be the one who's always gonna treat me right
And when we get together turning down the lights
Need you 100, need you 100 percent ah
I wanna be the one you tell all your friends about
Baby I'll be the one you just can't do without
You gotta give me everything, baby ain't no doubt
Give me 100, need you 100 percent
Need you 100, need you 100 percent
The lyrics to A*M*E's song "Need U" express a desire for a committed and devoted relationship. The singer wants to be the sole focus of their partner's attention and affection, seeking their love and loyalty from them at all times. The repetition of the line "need you 100, need you 100 percent" emphasizes the importance of the connection between the two individuals and the intensity of the singer's feelings.
The lyrics also convey a sense of confidence and empowerment. The singer is not afraid to ask for what they want and demand the best treatment from their partner. They know their own worth and value, and they want someone who will see that and treat them accordingly. The song is upbeat and catchy, reflective of the joy and excitement that can come from finding a fulfilling and loving relationship.
Overall, "Need U" is a celebration of love and commitment, with lyrics that encourage listeners to pursue relationships that make them feel valued and cherished.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna be the one you call, every day and night
I want to be the person you always think of and turn to, whether it's day or night.
Are you gonna be the one who's always gonna treat me right
I need to know if you'll always treat me well and be there for me.
And when we get together turning down the lights
When we're alone together and can be intimate, I want to feel close and connected to you.
Need you 100, need you 100 percent ah
I need you fully and completely, nothing less than all of you will do.
I wanna be the one you tell all your friends about
I want you to be proud of our relationship and share it with others.
Baby I'll be the one you just can't do without
I want to be such an important part of your life that you can't imagine it without me.
You gotta give me everything, baby ain't no doubt
I need you to be fully committed and dedicated to me, without any hesitation.
Give me 100, need you 100 percent
I need all of you, nothing less, and I'm asking you to give that to me.
Need you 100, need you 100 percent
I can't emphasize enough how much I need you to be fully invested in our relationship, with all of your heart and soul.
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