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.
Feel So Good
Dwele Lyrics
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Feel so (feel so)
Feel so (feel so)
Good baby
Got to (got to)
Let the (let the)
Move your (move your)
Body baby
When the needle hits we don't want no crowd vexin'
This records only, only for the cool section
Its just like sex, except we don't need no damn protection
Too feel the groove and move your booty
Lets get down
Show me your step (step)
And don't hold back baby
Ill will show you mines
But mines is a little shady
This groove might make me
Learn how to dance maybe
If you promise me to step with me
But hold on, gotta let it breathe
[Chorus]
I know (I know)
Feel so (feel so)
Feel so (feel so)
Good baby
Got to (got to)
Let the (let the)
Music
Move your (move your)
Body baby
You know I
Need you (need you)
By my side baby
Just move with me
From left to
Right baby
Its a lot goin' on but you lookin' fly baby
That drink you holdin' keep it in the sky, please!
I paid way to much for you to be lettin it fly
Just hold on tighter the next one could be water
Or maybe juice cause you got me crazy on the floor
This I ain't used to, but im not ashamed to ask for more
Its almost deuces, before long they'll be closing doors
But I feel so good I might have to take you home
We go from the crib alone
To give up all body and soul
When it feels good baby
And when its time to dance
We can all hold hands and let go!
[Chorus]
[Repeat: x8]
Feels so good I know
[Chorus: x2]
In Dwele's song Feels So Good, the artist is expressing the positive feelings he is experiencing when he hears the music. The song starts with Dwele singing "I know, feel so good baby, got to let the music move your body baby." Here, he is encouraging his audience to not resist the feel-good vibes that the music is bringing; instead, he wants them to allow themselves to be fully immersed in the rhythm and let it take control.
Dwele further praises the music in his lyrics, comparing it to sex and saying that it doesn't need any protection. He further vocalizes his love for the music, stating that it makes him want to dance, something he may not usually do. The chorus repeats several times, with Dwele reiterating how good the music feels and encouraging listeners to let it move their bodies.
Throughout the song, Dwele expresses a desire for his audience to dance alongside him, to feel the music as he does. He is asking for a communal experience, where they can let go of any stress and connect with each other. He identifies that it is not just about the sound of the music, but also the feeling that it brings, encapsulating what it truly means to let loose and have a good time.
Line by Line Meaning
I know (I know)
I am sure, without a doubt
Feel so (feel so)
It feels very
Feel so (feel so)
It feels very
Good baby
It feels great, my darling
Got to (got to)
I must, I have to
Let the (let the)
Allow, permit the
Music
Melodic sounds arranged in a pleasing sequence
Move your (move your)
Dance, sway your
Body baby
Physical self, my dear
When the needle hits we don't want no crowd vexin'
When the music starts, we don't want any disturbances from the audience
This records only, only for the cool section
This music is only for the people who are cool
Its just like sex, except we don't need no damn protection
The experience is similar to sex, but there is no need for protection
Too feel the groove and move your booty
To enjoy the rhythm and dance enthusiastically
Lets get down
Let's start dancing
Show me your step (step)
Demonstrate your dance moves
And don't hold back baby
Do it freely and comfortably, my dear
Ill will show you mines
I will show you my dance moves
But mines is a little shady
But my moves are not perfect
This groove might make me
This rhythm may cause me to
Learn how to dance maybe
Learn to dance better
If you promise me to step with me
If you agree to dance with me
But hold on, gotta let it breathe
But wait, we need to pause for a moment and enjoy the music
[Chorus]
Repeating the hook
You know I
You are aware, you understand that
Need you (need you)
I require your presence and effort
By my side baby
Close to me, my dear
Just move with me
Dance with me
From left to
Starting on the left
Right baby
Continuing with the right
Its a lot goin' on but you lookin' fly baby
There is a lot happening, but you look attractive
That drink you holdin' keep it in the sky, please!
Please keep your drink up in the air
I paid way too much for you to be lettin it fly
I spent too much money on you to let you spill your drink
Just hold on tighter the next one could be water
Just hold on to it tighter, the next drink could be water
Or maybe juice cause you got me crazy on the floor
Or maybe juice because your dancing is driving me wild
This I ain't used to, but im not ashamed to ask for more
This experience is new to me, but I am not embarrassed to ask for more
Its almost deuces, before long they'll be closing doors
It's almost time to leave, they will be shutting down soon
But I feel so good I might have to take you home
But I feel so good, I might have to take you home with me
We go from the crib alone
We start the night by ourselves
To give up all body and soul
To commit our whole beings to the music and the moment
When it feels good baby
When it feels right, my darling
And when its time to dance
And when it's time to move in rhythm
We can all hold hands and let go!
We can join together and dance freely without care!
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mason Betha, Deric Angelettie, Sean Combs, Rafael Vigil, Joe Galdo, Larry Dermer, Ronald Bell, Dennis Thomas, Robert Mickens, George Brown, Robert Bell, Claydes Smith, Allen Westfield
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