Andwele Gardner (born February 14, 1978 in Detroit, Michigan), better known… Read Full Bio ↴Andwele Gardner (born February 14, 1978 in Detroit, Michigan), better known simply as Dwele, is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter and producer known for his work with Slum Village, J Dilla and Kanye West. After self-releasing the demo tape Rize in 2000, he released his debut studio album Subject in 2003 through Virgin Records, his second album Some Kinda followed in 2005 and his third studio album Sketches of a Man was released in 2008. His fourth studio album W.W.W. (W.ants. W.orld. W.omen) was released in 2010.

Although Dwele has had somewhat of a short career as a commercially avaliable artist, he has a vast catalogue of material currently unreleased that die-hard fans revere as some of his best work, considerably superior to his material released as a signed artist that showcases the true depth of his artistic and diverse talent, displayed without constraint.

Gardner was raised on the west side of Detroit in a musical family. He played piano from the age of six, later taking up trumpet, bass and guitar. He was deeply affected by the fatal shooting of his father outside his home when he was age ten, later stating "I learned to put my emotions into music; it was my therapy."

He cites Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Roy Ayers, Miles Davis, and Freddie Hubbard as favorite artists, and took inspiration from hip hop group A Tribe Called Quest, becoming an MC, and working with Slum Village. Gardner recorded a demo in his bedroom, called, The Rize, and sold it out of the trunk of his car. He had about 100 copies, which sold out within a week. He caught the ears of local heroes Slum Village and more specifically their world-renowned producer J Dilla. Slum Village invited Dwele to sing the hook of the song "Tainted" for their album Trinity (Past, Present and Future). It became an instant classic and led to more high profile work with female rapper Bahamadia, the all-star group Lucy Pearl and London's New Sector Movement. Dwele signed to Virgin Records in 2003, who released his debut album, Subject, which mixed neo soul and hip hop. In a 2005 review in The Independent, his style was summed up: "Dwele's rooted in vintage soul but isn't stuck in the past, overly reverential or an exercise in pastiche - there's a major hip-hop edge which betrays his original incarnation as a rapper." A second album, Some Kinda..., followed in 2005. He then later signed with RT Music Group and KOCH records in March, 2008. He is coming out with his fourth album titled, W.W.W. (W.ants. W.orld. W.omen) coming out June 29, 2010. Dwele was recently featured on the first single off of Kanye West's fifth studio album, Good Ass Job. The song was entitled "Power" and was leaked on May 28, 2010.

Blow Your Mind
Dwele Lyrics

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(Ooh, ooh) Yeah (ooh)
Somethin' gotta go, lemme blow your mind baby wha',
(Ooh) Hmm, whats going on lady,
(Ooh) Don't wanna rush you, don't wanna rush you

I wanna do lil' something special for you if you don't
Mind, something real lovely,
(Lovely) You can move to,

Let me know if I go to fast,
Slow me down, I'm a patient man,
Ooh, hope you can withstand,
That's only if you want to,
Only if you're ready, don't apologize,
No take your time, I wouldn't mind,
Don't wanna rush you too fast,
Let me blow your mind, (mind) lady said I don't

Wanna rush you too fast, let me blow your mind (mind)
Lady, said we can take this nice and slow!

Overall Meaning

In the opening lines of Dwele's song "Blow Your Mind," the artist is addressing a special lady, hinting that there is something he wants to do for her that will blow her mind. The gentle and soothing voice invites the listener on a journey of discovery as he sets the mood with a slightly seductive tone. The lyrics then express a desire to do something special for her, something she can move to, while also reassuring her that there is no rush to get there. The artist is patient and kind, giving the listener a sense of security, inviting them to take their time.

The song's beauty is in its simplicity, with only a few lines making up the lyrics. It relies heavily on Dwele's voice, which is melodic and peaceful, giving the song a laid-back vibe. The lyrics themselves suggest Dwele is willing to take it slow and easy, allowing the listener to dictate the pace at which they want the relationship to progress. They also demonstrate Dwele's sensitivity and understanding, leaving the listener little doubt that they are safe in his care. Overall, "Blow Your Mind" is the perfect slow jam dedicated to the art of seduction.

Line by Line Meaning

(Ooh, ooh) Yeah (ooh)
The singer begins the song by expressing his excitement and willingness to do something for his partner.

Somethin' gotta go, lemme blow your mind baby wha'
The singer wants to sweep his partner off her feet and give her a mind-blowing experience.

(Ooh) Hmm, whats going on lady,
The singer is asking his partner if there is anything on her mind that he should know about before proceeding.

(Ooh) Don't wanna rush you, don't wanna rush you
The singer reassures his partner that he is not in a hurry and is willing to take things slow.

I wanna do lil' something special for you if you don't Mind, something real lovely,
The singer wants to do something special and nice for his partner, but only if she is comfortable with it.

(Lovely) You can move to,
The singer suggests that his partner can dance to the music and enjoy herself.

Let me know if I go to fast, Slow me down, I'm a patient man, Ooh, hope you can withstand,
The singer acknowledges that he might get carried away and asks his partner to let him know if he is going too fast. He also expresses his willingness to be patient and hopes that his partner can keep up with him.

That's only if you want to, Only if you're ready, don't apologize, No take your time, I wouldn't mind,
The singer makes it clear that he is not pressuring his partner and wants her to take her time. He does not want her to feel like she has to apologize for anything.

Don't wanna rush you too fast, Let me blow your mind, (mind) lady said I don't Wanna rush you too fast, let me blow your mind (mind)
The singer reiterates that he does not want to rush his partner and wants to give her a mind-blowing experience. He assures her that he will take his time and do it right.

Lady, said we can take this nice and slow!
The singer's partner agrees to take it slow and enjoy the moment with him.

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Written by: Gregg Alexander

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