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“A breath of fresh air”. That’s the phrase most often used to describe Asia Bryant. Whether referring to her phenomenal vocal range, her worldly songwriting perspective, her humble aura, or just the complex simplicity of her records, Asia has managed to be a refreshing change in an industry that badly needs a makeover. But, to know Asia’s story is to understand how she’s been so able to embrace change and thrive within it.
Since birth, it seems as if Asia has been in constant transition. At eight months old, Asia’s mother made the decision to move the family away from the crime and violence of inner city Patterson, NJ to the more family-oriented Carolinas, finally settling in Charleston, SC. “That move was big because most of my extended family was in New Jersey. I had no family in South Carolina and nothing I really knew was there”. Compound the move with the fact that her parents would divorce soon after, which came especially hard for the “daddy’s girl” who would never see her father again due to the strain of the separation. Then, fast forward a few years to top this rough period off with the tragic loss of her younger brother to an asthma attack. Asia says, “I guess music became a release, a way to get away from everything, a way to talk about what was going on without actually saying the words, I could just write songs about it.”
In 2001, Asia decided to take control of the many changes in her life. Determined to pursue her dreams, she spent the weekends of her 10th thru 12th grade years of high school taking Greyhound buses back and forth to Atlanta attempting to network with industry professionals. On one of those weekend treks, during a random stop at the popular Varsity restaurant, she ran into Craig A. King – a talented producer who has worked with Ray Charles, Quincy Jones, Kanye West, Aaliyah, Will Smith, and more. Only moments into their encounter, Craig decided to take Asia under his wing.
After working together for a few years, King introduced Asia to James “Choir Boi” Bennett - acclaimed, songwriter, producer and A&R for multi-platinum hip hop artist, Ludacris. The three decided to take Asia’s natural talent and develop a unique sound which she described as “prissy, edgy, hood”. She would go on to perform on stage alongside names such as Lyfe Jennings and Yung Joc. She also got her feet wet in arranging by arranging a choral performance for Ludacris’s VIBE awards performance of “Georgia”. Asia also headlined numerous shows of her own. Not to mention having the #1 song in the Carolina’s “Geechie” and being the voice of the big station in Charleston SC - Z-93.
But as time passed, the trio’s progress began to plateau and eventually stall all together. Feeling the need for change in order to regroup and reevaluate their current circumstances, Asia was prompted to return to Charleston, unsure when she’d return to Atlanta to complete her musical journey. Questions loomed.
Reluctant to return, even after a lengthy period of deliberation, Asia was pushed into one last ditch effort. She auditioned for a spot in a female R&B group that another multi-platinum hip hop artist, Young Jeezy, was putting together. Although Asia was against being in a group and knew her calling was as a solo artist, she obliged. During the audition, Asia’s amazing voice caught the attention of Nick Love, former VP of Marketing & Promotions for Jeezy’s record label.
Young Jeezy’s group never made it out of the starting gate but Nick and Asia kept in touch. Making no promises, Nick agreed to take her on as a client, only as a songwriter. But Nick’s partner, Tiffany Jones, saw something special in Asia and pushed to do more with her, as an artist. That decision proved wise.
After only 3 months, Asia was back in the mix churning out hooks and songs for several of the biggest, artists and producers in Atlanta. One of her most special creations, her single, “Can’t Help It” - a record that embodies Asia’s urban/alternative/world sound yet still oozes with the soul of all of those who have influenced her like Aaliyah, Mariah Carey, Tina Turner and Lalah Hathaway
Now, armed with this new single, a new look, a new direction, a new team, and a seemingly unlimited supply of fantastic new music, Asia is ready to conquer the charts and the world!!!
This is . . . ASIA BRYANT!!!
Booking: Nick Love - nicklove@tmo.blackberry.net
Press: Tiffany Jones - t_dime1@sprint.blackberry.net
I Had a Dream
Asia Bryant Lyrics
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Bad things let down, the sky was always blue
And we can change the Earth just me and you
But love was not enough to save us too, save us too
Then I wake up and see the world in the same old view
Then I don't know what I can do but say
I had a dream
No matter what the race or color they are in
And the street was safe enough to play again, play again
Then I wake up and see the world in the same old view
Then I don't know what I can do just say
I had a dream
That we could grow high and high in love
That there's no stunned sky that hide us
And family stay together not braking up, braking up
Then I wake up and see the world in the same old view
Then I don't know what I can do just say
I had a dream,
The ones with power didn't take only for their field
And the power gets less voice we could hear
No power would clean what was (?)
Then I wake up and see the world in the same old view
Then I don't know what I can do just say
I had a dream, I had a dream
Asia Bryant's song "I Had A Dream" is a moving piece that highlights the troubling state of our world while offering a glimmer of hope for a better future. The song echoes the words of the famous civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr., who shared his dream for a world where people are judged by the content of their character and not the color of their skin. The lyrics describe a vision where bad things leave and the sky is always blue, where love can change the world for the better, and where children can play in safe streets.
The first stanza of the song describes the singer's dream world where the sky is always blue, and they, along with their partner, can change the Earth. However, they acknowledge that even love may be insufficient to save the world they envision. In the subsequent stanzas, the singer dreams of a world where love is enough to bring people of different races and colors together, and children can once again play in safe streets. They also dream of a world where the powerful value the voices of the people and work for the betterment of society, cleaning up what is wrong.
The song's message is both poignant and powerful, acknowledging the grim reality of the world while offering hope that things can get better. It is a call to unite and work together to make the world a better place. The song encourages listeners to take action, no matter how small, towards making their dreams a reality.
Line by Line Meaning
I had a dream
The singer is describing a dream she had
Bad things let down, the sky was always blue
In the dream, the bad things were gone and everything was perfect
And we can change the Earth just me and you
The singer believes that people can make a difference in the world together
But love was not enough to save us too, save us too
She recognizes that love cannot solve all problems
Then I wake up and see the world in the same old view
After waking up, she realizes that the world is still the same as it was before
Then I don't know what I can do but say
The singer is frustrated because she does not know how to make a change
That all the boys and girl could love again
In her dream, there was no hate or discrimination
No matter what the race or color they are in
The artist believes that people should be equal regardless of their race or ethnicity
And the street was safe enough to play again, play again
The artist wants the world to be a safe place for children to play
That we could grow high and high in love
The artist hopes that love can continue to grow and flourish
That there's no stunned sky that hide us
She wants there to be no obstacles preventing people from being together
And family stay together not braking up, braking up
The artist wishes that families could stay together and not fall apart
The ones with power didn't take only for their field
She believes that people in positions of power should not just focus on their own interests
And the power gets less voice we could hear
The singer wants people in power to listen to those without it
No power would clean what was (?)
This line is unclear and its meaning is unknown
I had a dream, I had a dream
The artist reiterates that the song is about a dream she had
Contributed by David F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.