ELVIS WHITE is one of the most exciting bands ever to emerge from the Carib… Read Full Bio ↴ELVIS WHITE is one of the most exciting bands ever to emerge from the Caribbean. Made up of six exceptionally talented individuals; the band includes keyboardist and musical director Greg Hogan; lead guitarist Larry Riviere; bass guitarist Dean Alexander; and the band's front men, singers Arturo "Toro the Bull" George; the "First Lady" of ELVIS WHITE -- Shekie Wheatley; and lead singer, the band's namesake, Elvis White.

Elvis White, named after his mother's favorite entertainer, the legendary Elvis Presley, is the lead singer and namesake of one of the most exhilarating and groundbreaking bands ever to come out of the British Virgin Islands, ELVIS WHITE.

The first to recognize the talent of Elvis White was The Mighty Arrow, the King of Soca, who was one of the first Caribbean artists to have an international hit, "HOT, HOT, HOT".

Elvis, like The Mighty Arrow, grew up in KinSale, a small village in Montserrat. A lover of great balladeers and reggae bands, Elvis would sneak out of his village at night and soak up the local Montserrat music scene. An invitation by Arrow to join him on the road as an opening singer was Elvis' first professional venture off the island and his first big break. "I admired the way Arrow used to turn the crowd on", remembers Elvis. "He had a great personality, he commanded the stage, interacted with the crowd, got the party rocking, waving, and winding.he was a truly great performer."

Elvis' second big break would come from his friend, 17.20 Entertainment President/CEO, Terry K. Johnson. While working at the airport in Virgin Gorda, in the British Virgin Islands, Elvis befriended Mr. Johnson and the two formed a 15- year friendship. "You meet very few people in this world that touch you and leave a lasting impression like Elvis does," states Terry Johnson. "The moment I heard the band, I thought that they were the best live band I had ever seen. Elvis himself is the real thing; he has a pure soul and the most distinctive voice I have ever heard. The band's name, ELVIS WHITE, and the music is a reflection of his persona; it uplifts, it inspiresit just makes you want to move. I have great faith in Elvis, and in ELVIS WHITE, as well as great faith that God's hand is at work... The birth of 17.20 Entertainment is about putting that faith to work."

ELVIS WHITE has been treating their fans to great music for over seven years. They have performed for a variety of audiences worldwide, including performances at Sir Richard Branson's private resort - Necker Island in the BVI; The Hamptons social scene; twice in Europe -- the first time to perform for Sir Richard's five- day Virgin Mega Party in front of over 60,000 people. The second time, as the opening act for Hip Hop icons - The Fugees in France, England, Belgium, Germany and Switzerland for audiences of over 10,000 a night on The Fugees European Tour. ELVIS WHITE has also opened for Keith Sweat on the 2005 Summer Sweat Tour and for Maze, featuring Frankie Beverly on the R&B Island Jam. In October 2005, ELVIS WHITE danced away with the "Best Live Band" award at the popular Miami Carnival and left the audience begging for more at the celebrity- studded Hollywood Diversity Awards, held in Los Angeles last November.

Their debut LP, entitled PROMISE, features production by rap superstar AKON; Salaam Remi (The Fugees, Kevin Lyttle, Rupee, Nas); Cory Rooney (Jennifer Lopez, Destiny's Child, Marc Anthony, Michael Jackson); Article One Productions; Donald Parks (Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Toni Braxton, Bobby Brown); and John Howcott (Keith Sweat, The Braxtons, Chante Moore, Silk, and Vanessa Williams).

The first single from PROMISE, the title track, "I Promise You" was produced, and features a guest appearance, by rap superstar, AKON. Caribbean newcomers, Article One lend their production skills to the positive anthems, "Rise up" and "Winner" with added production by Salaam Remi. "Sexy Waist", an early Caribbean favorite, features a remix by Caribbean DJ, Tony Tempo, and has already blazed its way to ..5 on the Caribbean charts. ELVIS WHITE's "first lady", Shekera, takes the lead on the reggae inspired "Don't Break My Heart" and shows off her reggae/ rap skills in both "Rise Up' and 'Winner.' PROMISE slows down to drop some inspiration and praise to Almighty "JA" with a Caribbean rendition of the beloved spiritual "Amazing Grace". Classic- hit music fans will be pleased with the Caribbean rendition of "Sexual Healing" produced by Remi.

Elvis and the members of ELVIS WHITE are excited about PROMISE and through faith, what it promises to deliver.

I PROMISE YOU
Elvis White Lyrics

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(feat. Akon)

[Akon:]
Akon.. and Elvis White yeah
Upfront
Cause I Promise You

[Elvis White:]

I Promise you
I'll be there for you
Whether sun or rain
Or seasons change (C'mon now)
I promise you
I'll be there for you
Through your ups and downs
I will be around

Please forgive me
For all the wrongs I've done
Saying sorry girl is never fun (oh)
So many things I need to say to you
Well here is where I would start from (C'mon now)

I Promise you
I'll be there for you
Whether sun or rain
Or seasons change (oh)
I promise you
I'll be there for you
Through your ups and downs
I will be around

Cuz I love you (na-na-na)
I love you (na-na-na)
I love you (na-na-na)
Baby and only you (C'mon)
Cuz I love you (na-na-na)
I love you (na-na-na)
I love you (na-na-na)
And only you (oh)

Your love means
So much honey
Without your love I'm so lonely (eh)
So many reasons you should be my boo
One plus one always equals two.

I Promise you
I'll be there for you
Whether sun or rain
Or seasons change
I promise you
I'll be there for you
Through your ups and downs
I will be around

Cuz I love you (na-na-na)
I love you (na-na-na)
I love you (na-na-na)
Baby and only you
Cuz I love you (na-na-na)
I love you (na-na-na)
I love you (na-na-na)
And only you

I'm, so, lost girl without you
I'm wrapped up in pain, I'm going insane
Without you
I'm, so, lost girl without you
I don't know my name, It's just not the same.

(I promise you)
Cuz I love you (na-na-na)
I love you (na-na-na)
I love you (na-na-na)
Baby and only you (C'mon now)
Cuz I love you (na-na-na)
I love you (na-na-na)
I love you (na-na-na)
And only you

I Promise you
I'll be there for you
Whether sun or rain
Or seasons change
I promise you
I'll be there for you
Through your ups and downs
I will be around

Cuz I love you (na-na-na)
I love you (na-na-na)
I love you (na-na-na)
Baby and only you
Cuz I love you (na-na-na)
I love you (na-na-na)
I love you (na-na-na)
And only you

I'm, so, lost girl without you
I'm wrapped up in pain, I'm going insane
I'm, so, lost girl without you
I don't know my name, It just not the same
Without you

Akon, and Elvis White yeah

Upfront
Cause I promise you

Overall Meaning

The song "I Promise You" by Elvis White, featuring Akon, is a love ballad where the singer promises to be there for their love no matter what happens - be it sunshine or rain, or the changing of seasons. The song begins with Akon introducing himself and Elvis White before White begins to declare his promise to be there for his partner. He apologizes for the wrongs he has committed, and though it may not be easy, he wants to make things right. He declares his love for his partner, telling them that they mean so much to him, and he would not know what to do without them. As the song progresses, White reiterates his promises, singing that even through the ups and downs of life, he will remain a constant presence in his partner's life.

The song showcases a deep love and commitment from the singer to their partner. They acknowledge their mistakes, and vow to make things better, demonstrating a mature and responsible approach to relationships. The song also emphasizes the importance of being present for one's partner through all of life's challenges, as opposed to only being there for the sunny days. It is a heartfelt ode to true love and the promise to always be there for one another.

Line by Line Meaning

Akon.. and Elvis White yeah
Introducing themselves as artists behind the song

Upfront
Boldly upfront and honest with their intentions in the song

Cause I Promise You
Cause the song is all about promising something

I Promise you
Repeating the main message of the song, which is promising to be there for the person he loves

I'll be there for you
Promising to always be by the person's side through thick and thin

Whether sun or rain
No matter the circumstances, he will always be there

Or seasons change (C'mon now)
His promise is eternal and does not depend on external factors, such as changes in weather or seasons. The 'C'mon now' is an encouraging statement to the listener

Through your ups and downs
Acknowledging that life has its ups and downs, but he will always be there for them

Please forgive me
Admitting that he has made mistakes in the past and asking for forgiveness

For all the wrongs I've done
Recognizing that he has done wrong in the relationship

Saying sorry girl is never fun (oh)
Apologizing is not enjoyable but necessary in the relationship. The 'oh' expresses a sense of empathy

So many things I need to say to you
Implying that there is much he wants to communicate to the person he loves

Well here is where I would start from (C'mon now)
Starting from the point of admitting his faults and asking for forgiveness. The 'C'mon now' is an encouraging statement to the listener

Cuz I love you (na-na-na)
Expressing his love for the person with a catchy and repetitive 'na-na-na' tune

Baby and only you
Emphasizing that his love is exclusively for the person he is addressing

Your love means
Acknowledging the value of the love he receives from the person he is addressing

So much honey
Expressing his strong appreciation for that love in a playful way

Without your love I'm so lonely (eh)
Highlighting the importance of the person's love in his life and how it helps him avoid loneliness. The 'eh' expresses a less enthusiastic tone

So many reasons you should be my boo
Suggesting that there are many reasons why the person he is addressing should be his girlfriend or partner

One plus one always equals two.
Using a math reference to say that they belong together, and it's a simple fact

I'm, so, lost girl without you
Expressing how much he needs and depends on the person he loves through repetition

I'm wrapped up in pain, I'm going insane
Elaborating on how he feels without the person he loves, metaphorically emphasizing the hurt emotions

I don't know my name, It's just not the same.
Again emphasizing the loss of identity and change in emotions he experiences without the person he loves

Akon, and Elvis White yeah
A repetition of the introduction

Upfront
A repetition of the boldness of their message

Cause I promise you
A reminder of why the song exists

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