Haddon began his recording career in the mid 90s with the Voices of Unity on the small Tyscot label. As the group leader for their three albums, Haddon expressed his forward looking musical view, merging elements of soul, hip-hop and funk in the group's Gospel music. VOU had some mild success on the Gospel charts, but by the late 90s Haddon was ready to move more clearly front and center as a solo artist. His first two solo albums, This is My Story and Chainbreaker continued his artistic development and made some moderate noise on the Gospel charts.
However, I’m not sure that even the devoted fan base he had been accumulating could have anticipated his late 2002 release, Lost and Found, his first on giant Gospel label Verity. A project as ambitious as Tonex’s noted debut, Pronounced Toe-Nay, Lost and Found is an exhaustive, inspired opus by a Gospel artist who, with its release, clearly declared himself a new Gospel star.
The disc begins sounding like a dance Gospel album, leading off with two funky numbers, “D.D.” and “Oh Yeah” (the latter featuring the ubiquitous Fred Hammond). From there it covers broad territory, including bluesy, southern soul (“Ain’t Got Nothing” and the radio hit, “Sinner’s Prayer”), Praise & Worship (“Worship Medley”), Prince-style electric soul (“It’s Me”), big ballads (“Stand Still”) and joyous calypso (“The Praises Go (Up, Up, Up)”). Haddon is literally bursting with musical ideas on the album and, amazingly, virtually all work. Equally impressive is the strong lyrical content of the disc – much of it autobiographical -- focusing principally on the power of redemption and the ability of faith to rescue lost or miscast souls.
It took me almost two months to review Lost and Found, mostly because it took so long to fully absorb such an ambitious project. Now I can clearly say that this stands, with Mary Mary’s “Thankful” and Tonex’s “O2,” as perhaps the definitive modern Gospel album of this decade, and is a must for both Soul and Gospel lovers.
excerpt from The Deitrick Haddon Page at Soul Tracks (www.soultracks.com)
© Copyright 2004-5 by Chris Rizik and Soul Tracks ™
Baby you
Deitrick Haddon Lyrics
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So please turn your radio, oh, oh, oh
Yeah
She planned to finish school and get a degree
Start a business and make her own money
But somehow her dreams didn't work out that way
She fell in love at the age of sixteen
The boy she loved is now gone away
But because you've had some setbacks in ya life
It doesn't mean you shouldn't let, just let your dreams die
Baby you're a star
Don't cha know who you are
Don't chu let anybody tell you nothin' different
But you know what's in ya heart
But baby you're a star
Don't cha know who ya are
If you could only see what I see
But first you must believe oh you're a star
He graduated at the top of the class
Had everything he needed and more
And like eagle he was made to soar
But at the wrong place, at the wrong time
Introduced to a drug that messed up his mind
Lost so many years now he's makin' up for lost time
And you may have fallen on your journey my friend
But let me encourage you to get back up and try again
Baby you're a star
Don't cha know who you are
Don't let nobody tell you nothin' different
But then cha know that's in ya heart
But baby you're a star
That's you ya are
If you could only see what I see
You first must believe baby you're a star
You are only human, you're born to make mistakes along the way
And God has blessed you with something that is so pure
You just need some motivation, and need a little push
To get up off floor and walk through the dark
Baby you're a star ooh
Don't let her tell ya nothin' different
Than what ya know what's in your heart
Baby, baby, baby you're a star
You still can read to go, you got to take control
Baby you're a star oh
Ah oh
Ah oh
I know, I know baby you're a star
That's who you are
Just make up in your mind that you were meant to shine
Baby
You're a star
That's who ya are
The song 'Baby You're a Star' by Deitrick Haddon is an upbeat and motivational piece that seeks to inspire and uplift people who may have faced setbacks in their pursuit of life's goals. The song tells the story of two different individuals - a woman who had her dream of getting a degree and starting her own business derailed when she fell in love and had two children at a young age, and a man who had drug addiction problems and lost many years of his life to it. The chorus of the song is meant to remind these individuals that despite their struggles, they are still stars - talented, worthy, and deserving of achieving their dreams.
The lyrics of the song offer a message of hope and resilience, urging listeners to keep pursuing their dreams even when they face obstacles. Haddon notes that everyone makes mistakes along the way, but that people can still learn and grow from these experiences. Through lyrics like "If you could only see what I see, but first you must believe," he encourages listeners to have confidence in themselves and their abilities.
Line by Line Meaning
Somebody's out there listening right now
There are people who are paying attention to you and your actions.
So please turn your radio, oh, oh, oh
Take a moment to tune into yourself and your desires.
She planned to finish school and get a degree
She had goals for her education and her career.
Start a business and make her own money
She had ambition and wanted to earn income through entrepreneurship.
But somehow her dreams didn't work out that way
Her plans didn't come to fruition for one reason or another.
She fell in love at the age of sixteen
She began a relationship when still very young.
Had two babies and she couldn't believe that / The boy she loved is now gone away
She had children and lost the person she loved.
But because you've had some setbacks in ya life /It doesn't mean you shouldn't let, just let your dreams die
Just because things have not worked out as planned does not mean giving up on one's goals is the best approach.
Baby you're a star / Don't cha know who you are / Don't chu let anybody tell you nothin' different / But you know what's in ya heart
Have confidence in yourself and your passions, even if others try to discourage or dissuade you.
If you could only see what I see / But first you must believe oh you're a star
Other people can recognize your potential, but you have to trust in yourself first.
He graduated at the top of the class / Had everything he needed and more / And like eagle he was made to soar
He had a lot of advantages and natural talents.
But at the wrong place, at the wrong time / Introduced to a drug that messed up his mind / Lost so many years now he's makin' up for lost time
He made choices that resulted in negative consequences, and now he is trying to make up for lost time.
And you may have fallen on your journey my friend / But let me encourage you to get back up and try again
Even if you have experienced setbacks along the way, it's important to keep pushing forward and not give up entirely.
You are only human, you're born to make mistakes along the way / And God has blessed you with something that is so pure
Everyone makes mistakes, but there is something good and special within each person.
Baby you're a star ooh / Don't let her tell ya nothin' different / Than what ya know what's in your heart / Baby, baby, baby you're a star
Don't let others influence you in a negative way; trust in the goodness within yourself.
You still can read to go, you got to take control / Just make up in your mind that you were meant to shine / Baby / You're a star / That's who ya are
You have the power to take control of your life and your path; have confidence that you were meant for greatness.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Cordell Walton, Deitrick Vaughn Haddon
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