How did it all start, you ask? Well after years of demos and performing throughout California, Damon Dash & Jay-Z, Co-CEO’s of the newly formed Roc-A-Fella Records received a demo of Christion’s music from a mutual friend, Shelly Fontana. After hearing “Full of Smoke” & “The Ghetto,” Damon and Jay-Z knew they had struck gold, and wasted no time signing the group to Roc-A-Fella. “Full of Smoke” was the first single Roc-A-Fella released on the unsuspecting ears of the public, and it took off like a missile. The song, a chilling tale of a street hustler coming to grips with his lifestyle, struck a chord with millions of R&B and Hip Hop fans in the inner cities and throughout the world. The amazing production, soulful vocals, and heartfelt lyrics were a breath of fresh air in a time of musical mediocrity. It was obvious to anyone who heard the song that there was a major new talent emerging in the R&B music scene. “Full of Smoke” helped to establish a unique sound that would soon be dubbed, “Neo-Soul.” The song was followed by the Prince-esque “Bring Back Your Love” and the group’s spot-on remake of the Rose Royce classic, “I Wanna Get Next To You”.
Their critically acclaimed and self produced Roc-A-Fella/Def Soul debut album, "Ghetto Cyrano (’97 Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam)," became a Soul & Hip-Hop classic and set the bar as well as influenced the entire Neo-Soul movement while garnering 4 to 5 star reviews in VIBE, Rolling Stone, Billboard, SPIN, XXL, Radio & Records, Black Radio Exclusive, People, Source, GAVIN and Urban Network. "The cats are genius B, crazy hot, you can't touch 'em...,” a statement made by multi-platinum rapper/CEO and Hip-Hop mogul Jay-Z. "Real talent, them dudes write real shit," comments super producer/rapper/CEO and Hip-Hop icon Dr. Dre.
After the success of their first CD, "Ghetto Cyrano," Christion’s sophomore album was delayed. They did however contribute tracks to Roc-A-Fella Soundtracks and Compilations “Streets Is Watching (1999)”, “DJ Clue presents… Backstage (2000)”, and “The Roc Files (2003). While “Ghetto Cyrano” oozed of Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield & Smokey Robinson, “Project Plato” embraces all the spectrums of “True Soul” with hints of James Brown, Sly Stone, Prince, and Cameo while still incorporating their signature smoothness and storytelling. As with “Ghetto Cyrano”, Christion pens all the songs on “Project Plato” with additional writing by Bikram Singh and Ezra. Kenni Ski takes the rein as Producer, with additional Production by Rodney Z., B-Square, Trae James, T. Smith and Shea Walsh.
While working on Christion’s current LP "Project Plato," T. Ross was asked his opinion on the current state of the Hip Hop/R&B market. T. Ross comments, "Shit has got to change; it's appalling the amount of brain poisoning crap they have on TV and radio, compared to the lack of anything symbolizing real life and real issues. I'm not trying to put anyone down, but what happened to the soul? We need fantasy and reality in today's music, the kids got a right to know."
Reality is definitely explored, questioned, and discussed in Christion’s songs. Ski says he writes from first hand experience and youthful wisdom. Christion takes you on a journey of street consciousness with the song "No Place," gives you fond memories of wearing out your Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson albums with the song "Do Ya Dance," and the two young men give you an insightful look into their world with the beautiful ghetto anthem, "Broken Streets."
"Everyone says they're tired of the same old stuff on the radio, but no one wants to take a chance on the real music,” says T. Ross. Ski adds, “Believe me, there is a market for real talk, Christion proved it before and we intend to do it again".
Whatever you choose to call Christion’s music, you won't forget the experience anytime soon. . .
I Wanna Get Next To You
Christion Lyrics
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Ah baby, to see things my way
But not a word do you say
You won't even look my way
Girl, I'm spending my dimes, wasting
My time, talking till I'm black and blue
Ah, can't you see I wanna get next to you?
Dreams of you and I go sailing by
Whenever your eyes meet mine
(You're so fine)
And girl you make me feel so insecure
You're so beautiful and pure
Why must you be unkind
(And tell me I'm not your kind, blowin' my mind)
Girl, my, my money is low and I know
That I can't take you to the fancy places
You might wanna go
Still I wanna get next to you
I wanna get next to you
Girl, you can bend me, shake me, make me
Whatever it takes to please you, I'm willing to do
'Cause you're my dream come true
And I wanna get next to you
I wanna get next to you
I wanna make you mine
(For all the time)
I wanna get next to you
I promise I'll never make you blue
I wanna get next to you
I wanna get next to you
The lyrics to Christion's song "I wanna get next 2 u" describe a man's unrequited love for a beautiful woman who he desperately wants to be with. The man is sitting and waiting for the woman to notice him and acknowledge his feelings, but she doesn't respond. He spends all his time and money on her, but she still rejects him. The man dreams of being with the woman and feels insecure around her because of her beauty and purity. He is willing to do whatever it takes to please her and make her his own. He promises to never make her blue and wants to get next to her for all time.
This song taps into the universal feeling of unrequited love and the desire to be with someone who may not feel the same way. The lyrics are straightforward and relatable to anyone who has experienced rejection in a romantic relationship. The use of repetition in the chorus emphasises the man's desire to be with the woman and shows the depth of his love.
Line by Line Meaning
Sittin' here in this chair waitin' on you
I'm sitting here patiently waiting for you
Ah baby, to see things my way
I'm hoping you'll see things from my perspective
But not a word do you say
You're not giving me any response or acknowledgement
You won't even look my way
You're not even giving me eye contact
Girl, I'm spending my dimes, wasting
I'm wasting my money and time
My time, talking till I'm black and blue
I'm talking a lot until my lips are tired
Ah, can't you see I wanna get next to you?
Can't you see I want to be closer to you?
Dreams of you and I go sailing by
I have dreams about us being together
Whenever your eyes meet mine
Whenever we make eye contact
(You're so fine)
(I find you very attractive)
And girl you make me feel so insecure
You make me feel unsure of myself
You're so beautiful and pure
You're very beautiful and innocent
Why must you be unkind
Why are you being mean to me
(And tell me I'm not your kind, blowin' my mind)
(By telling me I'm not your type, it's making me feel upset)
Girl, my, my money is low and I know
My money is running low and I'm aware
That I can't take you to the fancy places
I can't afford to take you to expensive places
You might wanna go
That you might be interested in going to
Still I wanna get next to you
But I still want to be close to you
I wanna get next to you
I want to be near you
Girl, you can bend me, shake me, make me
I'm open to doing anything to please you
Whatever it takes to please you, I'm willing to do
I'll do whatever it takes to make you happy
'Cause you're my dream come true
Because you're the person I've been wishing for
And I wanna get next to you
And I want to be close to you
I wanna make you mine
I want to be in a romantic relationship with you
(For all the time)
(For a long period of time)
I wanna get next to you
I want to be near you
I promise I'll never make you blue
I promise to never make you sad or upset
I wanna get next to you
I want to be close to you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NORMAN JESSE WHITFIELD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dusroots
One of the best and most underrated remakes EVER! These Brothas killed it.
@niuhooperparent
One of the greatest remakes ever. They did it justice and just as sweet as the original with a modern taste.
@indigatorveritatis8891
I don't get why this isn't bigger ... this thing is gold
@Eve_Mas
This is still so good in 2022, I can't get enough of it
@Fuccauf
That’s because Rose Royce’s music is timeless & this is just a cover lol
@latashajohnson3628
This whole album was just 🔥.. not one song to be skipped. I think they were just ahead of there time. I still listen to this album to date❤
@justinhall5425
They killed it I don't like people doing covers and remix but they did a good job
@CherieGunn
This group is so underrated. I would love to hear more from them. They are totally talented.
@BigReggii
ONE OF THEM PASSED AWAY
@natureboy1313
@@BigReggiiCannot find any article to verify your claim.