Don’t believe the hype—stars aren’t born. They’re self-made, assembled from… Read Full Bio ↴Don’t believe the hype—stars aren’t born. They’re self-made, assembled from skills, drive and heart. These are the building blocks that launched the steady rise of Danny Fernandes, R&B’s newest northern light. Of course, it helps to be part of a constellation. That’s why 22-year-old Fernandes, born September 16th 1985, joined forces with Canada’s hottest urban indie, CP Records, home to hit-makers Massari and Belly. “This kid is a triple threat. He's headed to the top,” boasts Belly, who recruited the young singer/songwriter/dancer into his revolutionary army invading Canada’s airwaves. The pair are leading the charge with Fernandes’ latest synth-fuelled club smash “Private Dancer,” but Danny doesn’t think he can dance—he knows it, Canada. It’s been his whole life since age six. Intro might be Fernandes’ first album, but he’s been working his way up since he was knee-high. Born the middle child in a musical Italian/Portuguese family—his grandfather was an opera singer, his big brother is early ‘00s radio staple Shawn Desman—Fernandes took to dancing to keep out the shadows. He proved a quick study with an ambitious streak. By eleven he had an agent and was dancing in commercials. By 16 he was practically drowning in gold medals, even netting two consecutive (and aptly-named) Rising Star awards in the annual CNE dance battle. At the same time, he blew away thousands of competitors to become the youngest member of the Toronto Raptor’s famed Dance Pak and started appearing regularly as a backup dancer in music videos. “A lot of parents don’t support that as much as they would a doctor, a dentist or lawyer,” Danny recalls. “When I told my parents, they said ‘let’s do it, you gotta work.’” Soon after, he hit the road with the likes of Aaron Carter, Blackstreet, Deborah Cox and, of course, his brother Sean, with whom he toured the world for an entire year, even playing the NBA All-Star game in Atlanta. By the time he returned to Canada, Danny was ready to step up to the mic. He hooked up with then-fledgling producer Pilzbury and the pair ensconced themselves in a Brampton studio. “From there on we made history, man, we just made music every day.” One of their first collaborations, way back in 2003, was the song “Curious.” In a rare case of piracy gone right, the track mysteriously leaked online (“I don’t know who did it,” Danny says, “but who ever did I want to thank”) and was discovered by a DJ in Germany who pressed it to bootleg vinyl. Fernandes’ MySpace page got flooded with requests and soon touring Europe for months on end and topping club charts. Then it was high time to conquer Canada. Fernandes didn’t have a label yet, but that didn’t hinder him overseas. So late last year, he sent “Curious” down to New York and the hot track easily convinced rapper Juelz Santana to drop a guest spot. Then Danny started working radio—not as an “indie” but as a true independent artist. Without any label backup, “Curious” shot up radio playlists. By the time he’d soared, solo, into the top 20, CP Records snatched up this fresh talent. You only get one chance to make a first impression, so Fernandes and Belly hunkered down in the studio to write the songs that would become his debut album Intro. “I make music that I can dance to,” Danny says matter-of-fact. “That’s what I do because I was a dancer before I was anything else.” So rest assured Fernandes knows how to move hips. His debut is rammed with addictive club bangers, led by “Curious” and his fiery new floor-filler “Private Dancer.” Built on spectral synths and skintight beats, Danny’s sexed-up songs, even the slow numbers, are purpose-built for getting down and picking up, busting moves and breaking hearts. Since taking his first steps towards stardom, Fernandes ambitions have only grown. The singer-dancer is positioning himself as the next Chris Brown or Justin Timberlake. It’s a big goal, sure, but so far Fernandes has cleared every high bar he’s set. This album might be his intro, but there are more chapters to come .“Keep putting out singles, keep putting out albums, keep putting out videos,” Fernandes says. “I don’t ever plan to stop

Where U From
Danny Fernandes Lyrics

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Girl where you from?

Girl where you from?

Cause I know I never seen you in here before
But your body is explosive just like C-4
Everything you do just make me wanna see more
Now I bet you wanna chase me to my hideout

Baby steal the time and we can ride out
Girl you know I turn you right inside out

Girl where you from?
Toronto
Girl where you from?
New York
Girl where you from?
L.A.
Where you from?
Miami
Where you, where you from?

Girl I have you feelin more than alright
Girl I work your body, work it all night
I hope you know we about to take flight
And we can lift the sky up, we can fly out
And I bet my love for you will never die out
And I make you feel so good you′ll have to cry out

Girl where you from?
Toronto
Girl where you from?
New York
Girl where you from?
L.A.
Where you from?
Miami
Where you, where you from?

Even though we ridin' slow your heart is racin
And I′m bout to be so real I hope you can take it
And I know you probably got here on a spaceship
And I'm not tryin to be rude so baby stop me
Cause girl I'm not that guy, know that′s just not me
But the truth is deep inside you know you got me

Girl where you from?
Toronto
Girl where you from?
New York
Girl where you from?
L.A.
Where you from?
Miami
Where you, where you from?

You could be from Toronto
You could be from L.A.
You could be from Miami
But that don′t mean a thing
I've been around the world
So tell me where you from
Something about you baby
I know that you′re the one

2x
Girl where you from?
Toronto
Girl where you from?
New York
Girl where you from?
L.A.
Where you from?

Miami
Where you, where you from?

Overall Meaning

In Danny Fernandes's song "Where U From," the singer is intrigued by a woman he has never seen before. He admires her body, comparing it to explosives, and wants to get to know her better. The lyrics are repetitive, as the singer repeatedly asks the woman where she is from, listing off various cities like Toronto, New York, L.A., and Miami. They discuss taking flight and elevating their connection while showing concern for how the woman may feel. Despite not knowing anything about her, the singer feels a strong connection and believes that this woman could be the one for him.

The lyrics of "Where U From" are not overly complex, but they do express an intriguing concept. The singer is fixated on a woman he does not know, but he is drawn to her and believes that she could be the one for him. The repetition of the question "Girl where you from?" creates a sense of urgency and desire, as if the singer must know more about this woman. The lyrics also show an unexpected tenderness, as the singer cares about how the woman feels and wants to make sure she is comfortable with their connection.

Line by Line Meaning

Girl where you from?
The singer asks the girl where she is from.

Cause I know I never seen you in here before But your body is explosive just like C-4 Everything you do just make me wanna see more Now I bet you wanna chase me to my hideout Baby steal the time and we can ride out Girl you know I turn you right inside out
The girl is new to the place and has a captivating body that makes the singer want more of her. He suggests going to his hideout to have some alone time with her.

Girl I have you feelin more than alright Girl I work your body, work it all night I hope you know we about to take flight And we can lift the sky up, we can fly out And I bet my love for you will never die out And I make you feel so good you'll have to cry out
The singer assures the girl that he can make her feel good all night and they are about to take off on an exciting journey. He promises to love her forever and give her an unforgettable experience.

Even though we ridin' slow your heart is racin And I'm bout to be so real I hope you can take it And I know you probably got here on a spaceship And I'm not tryin to be rude so baby stop me Cause girl, I'm not that guy, know that's just not me But the truth is deep inside you know you got me
The singer notices that the girl's heart is racing despite them moving slowly. He admits that he's about to be honest with her and even though she might be from another world, he's attracted to her. He clarifies that he's not a bad guy, but the girl has already won him over.

You could be from Toronto You could be from L.A. You could be from Miami But that don't mean a thing I've been around the world So tell me where you from Something about you baby I know that you're the one
The singer suggests that the girl could be from different cities, but it doesn't matter to him as he has traveled the world. He still wants to know where she is from and feels that there's something special about her, making her the one.

2x Girl where you from? Toronto Girl where you from? New York Girl where you from? L.A. Where you from? Miami Where you, where you from?
The chorus repeats as the singer asks the girl where she is from, listing different cities.

Writer(s): Ahmad Balshe, Daniel Bosco Fernandes, Tony Wassim Joseph Salibi, Jason Quenneville

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