Fave started playing the piano at 18 while attending Ball State University. Two years later, he became the musical director of his university gospel choir and spent most of the mid to late-90s writing gospel songs and playing piano in local churches. He is also self-taught on organ, trombone, trumpet, lead and bass guitar.
In 2000, Fave moved to Atlanta and studied production under many renowned and underground R&B / pop producers. In 2002, Fave joined indie label, Lightsout Entertainment and co-founded GrooveSpeak, a weekly open mic showcase in Southwest Georgia. His love for the โneo soulโ movement expanded while promoting this event and recording new material.
Fave produced two albums while at LOE, the spoken word / soul LP, Lovers Interlude and Barry Ousleyโs R&B debut, Emotional Progression. Both albums demonstrated Faveโs versatile style of production, songwriting and vocal arrangements. Fave founded the โGrown + Sexy (G&S) Band" where he played keys and sang throughout the Southeast. During this time, he was known as โTrelblazaโ for starting these new cultural movements. He left LOE amicably in 2004 in order to relocate from Georgia and further his career as a marketing executive in the beverage industry.
In 2006, Fave began working on a music podcast celebrating underexposed indie artists in addition to his own selections. The Friday Favecast has evolved to a weekly podcast highlighting artists such as Eric Roberson, Sy Smith, Dwele, Foreign Exchange, Little Brother, S1, Choklate and others.
He currently produces the The Friday Favecast in Houston in addition to contributing keys and vocals as 1/3 of the Cross Country Collective with electronica producer, Todd Kelley (Big La), and gospel-jazz guitarist Doug Ramsay (Fresh).
Fave recently co-produced the Men Love Mary: A Tribute to "My Life" mixtape project hosted by Chucky Thompson, and featuring Eric Roberson, Jesse Boykins III, Nino Moschella, et al.
DISCOGRAPHY
Upcoming Projects
2009
Cross Country (mixtape)
Spaceage (EP)
2010
Impervious (EP)
Albums
2009
Men Love Mary: A Tribute to "My Life" (see production credits)
2002
Barry Ousley: Emotional Progression (LP)โจsee production credits
2003
Poetic Mindz: Lovers Interlude (LP)
see production credits
Featured Singles
1994
โHeโs Thereโ
1995
โSeriousโ
โKeep the Praiseโ
1997
โTrue Foundationโ
1999
โToo Lateโ
โThird Doorโ
2000
โYou Ainโt Readyโ
โForeverโ
โBelongโ
2001
โThe Way We Plannedโ
2002
โBefore the Rainโ
2003
โTherapyโ feat. Barry Ousley and Poetic Mindz
2004
โI Her Herโ feat. Knalige
2006
โTouch the Groundโ
โShaunte, Tameka and Kishaโ
โShe Donโt Like Meโ
2007
โAnything But Noโ feat. Todd Kelley
2008
โPlannedโ feat. Quetzal
โI Love Youโ feat. Todd Kelley
โAnything and Everythingโ
2009
โGive it 2 Yaโ feat. Todd Kelley
โDreamโ feat. Onra
Singles
1999
โSolitudeโ
2000
โThis Canโt Be Realโ
โMy Songโ
2002
โBefore the Rainโ
2003
โYour Manโ
2004
โLovers Interludeโ
โMetaphorically Speakingโ feat. Barry Ousley and Poetic Mindz
2006
โThe Other Sideโ
โSaunterโ
โThe Part of My Heart That Loves Abuseโ
2007
โFavorite Neo Soul Singerโ
โForsakenโ
2008
โCanโt Let You Goโ feat. Todd Kelley
2009
โYour Moveโ
โDrippin;โ
โDreamโ feat. Onra
Production Credits
1996
โDo I Praiseโ Kevin Woodgett (background vocals)
1999
โIn This Placeโ by Loveborne (keys, vocal arrangement)
2000
โThis Canโt Be Realโ Alaina Nelson (keys)
โWhat Iโm Gonโ Doโ Bad Boy Bill (vocal arrangement)
โCome Through the Doorโ Colin Wolfe (keys, synths)
2002
โBefore the Rainโ Barry Ousley (keys, drum programming, vocal arrangement)
2003
โLovers Interludeโ Poetic Mindz (keys, bass, drum programming, cover design)
โEmotional Progressionโ Barry Ousley (keys, bass, drums, vocals, cover design)
Baby Riddim
Fave Lyrics
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Oh-oh-oh (come on)
Oh-oh (listen up)
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Steady your face jor for me
I wanna take a picture
Yeah, take my secrets
Guard them like precious money (precious money)
I never want to hear you quiet
So I write songs for you (write songs for you)
So I write songs for you (so I write songs for you)
And I believe
Yes, I believe
I'm falling for you like a thief
Weak in the knees
'Cause when I see you
I fit to steal the keys to your heart again (your heart again)
Yeah, yes, I believe
Yes, I believe
I'm falling for you like a thief
Weak in the knees
'Cause when I see you
I fit to steal the keys to your heart again (your heart again)
My baby bad
My baby good
My baby all the things I need
My baby buss up the silence o (buss it up, buss it up)
My baby buss up the silence o (buss it up, buss it up)
My baby bad
My baby good
My baby all the things I need
My baby buss up the silence o (buss it up, buss it up)
Buss up the silence o
Steady your face jor for me
I wanna take a picture
So this could last longer for me (longer for me)
Take my secrets
Guard them like precious money (precious money)
I never want to hear you quiet
So I write songs for you (write songs for you)
So I write songs for you (so I write songs for you)
Oppositions, they come left and right
But I don't care (I don't care)
Popo fit dey our front, say leave you
But I die there
No more milk or malt
'Cause you are my only strength (my only strength)
Whether rich or poor
I know that you are my best, best, best, best
And I believe
Yes, I believe
I'm falling for you like a thief
Weak in the knees
'Cause when I see you
I fit to steal the keys to your heart again (your heart again)
And I believe
Yes, I believe
I'm falling for you like a thief
Weak in the knees
It's when I see you
I fit to steal the keys to your heart again (your heart again)
My baby bad
My baby good
My baby all the things I need
My baby buss up the silence o (buss it up, buss it up)
My baby buss up the silence o (buss it up, buss it up)
My baby bad
My baby good
My baby all the things I need
My baby buss up the silence o (buss it up, buss it up)
Buss up the silence o (big dutty girl)
I do, I do, I do, I do, I do, I do, I do, I do
I do, I do, I do
I do, I do, I do, I do, I do, I do
Bombo, weh yuh seh, original
It's your girl Fave
(Timi Jay on the track)
The lyrics of Fave's song "Baby Riddim" talk about the singer's affection towards her partner. She asks her partner to steady their face while she takes a picture so that the moment can last longer. She trusts her partner with her secrets and even writes songs for them to show her love. She believes that she is falling for her partner like a thief; weak in the knees, and wants to steal the keys to their heart again. The singer expresses her devotion towards her partner by stating that she does not care about oppositions or what other people think. She believes that her partner is her only strength and irrespective of their financial status, she knows they are the best for her.
The lyrics show the singer's love for her partner and how they are the most critical person in her life. The lyrics also emphasize the trust that the singer has in her partner, with their secrets guarded like precious money. The singer is ready to fight all oppositions and stand firm in her love for her partner.
Overall, the lyrics of "Baby Riddim" showcase the singer's devotion and trust in her partner, and her willingness to fight for their love.
Line by Line Meaning
Woo (Damie)
Expression of excitement
Oh-oh-oh (come on)
Encouragement to listen up
Oh-oh (listen up)
Encouragement to pay attention
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Expression of excitement
Steady your face jor for me
Stay calm and keep smiling for me
I wanna take a picture
I want to capture this moment
So this could last longer for me (longer for me)
So that I can remember this moment forever
Yeah, take my secrets
You have my trust and confidence
Guard them like precious money (precious money)
Keep my secrets safe and secure
I never want to hear you quiet
I want you to always express yourself
So I write songs for you (write songs for you)
I express my feelings for you through music
And I believe
I have faith in us
Yes, I believe
I am confident
I'm falling for you like a thief
I am deeply in love with you
Weak in the knees
You make me weak with love
'Cause when I see you
My feelings intensify when I see you
I fit to steal the keys to your heart again (your heart again)
I want to win your love back again
My baby bad
My lover is daring and exciting
My baby good
My lover is kind and virtuous
My baby all the things I need
My lover fulfills all my needs
My baby buss up the silence o (buss it up, buss it up)
My lover breaks the silence and brings joy
Buss up the silence o
Break the silence and bring joy
Oppositions, they come left and right
Challenges come from all directions
But I don't care (I don't care)
I am committed to our love
Popo fit dey our front, say leave you
The police may try to keep us apart
But I die there
I will fight to be with you
No more milk or malt
I don't need anything else
'Cause you are my only strength (my only strength)
You are all I need to be strong
Whether rich or poor
Our love transcends material wealth
I know that you are my best, best, best, best
I know that you are the best thing in my life
It's when I see you
My feelings intensify when I see you
Buss up the silence o (big dutty girl)
Break the silence and bring joy (confident and daring girl)
I do, I do, I do, I do, I do, I do, I do, I do
I am committed to you
I do, I do, I do
I am committed to you
I do, I do, I do, I do, I do, I do
I am committed to you
Bombo, weh yuh seh, original
Excitement and expression of authenticity
It's your girl Fave
This is Fave's song
(Timi Jay on the track)
Credit to the producer
Writer(s): Chidozie Godsfavour Ugochinyere, Damilola Adeyemi
Contributed by Julian J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Loudakii
@@emilysema8390
Woah (Damie)
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh (Da da da da da da)
Steady your face jor for me
I wanna take a picture
So this could last longer for me
Yeah take my secrets
Guard them like precious money
I never want to hear you quiet
So I write songs for you
So I write songs for you
And I believe
Yes I believe
I'm falling for you like a thief
Weak in the knees
Cause when I see you
I fit to steal the keys to your heart again (Your heart again)
Yeah, yes, I believe
Yes, I believe
I'm falling for you like a thief weak in the knees
Cause when I see you
I fit to steal the keys to your heart again (Your heart again)
My baby bad
My baby good
My baby all the things I need
My baby buss up the silence oh (Buss it up buss it up)
My baby buss up the silence oh (Buss it up buss it up)
My baby bad my baby good
My baby all the things I need
My baby buss up the silence oh (Buss it up buss it up)
Buss up the silence oh (Buss up the silence)
Steady your face jor for me
I wanna take a picture
So this could last longer for me
Take my secrets
Guard them like precious money
I never want to hear you quiet
So I write songs for you
So I write songs for you
Oppositions they come left and right
But I don't care (I don't care)
Popo fit dey our front say leave you
But I die there (I die there I die there)
No more milk or malt
Cause you are my only strength (My only strength)
Whether rich or poor
I know that you are my best best best bet
And I believe
Yes, I believe
I'm falling for you like a thief weak in the knees
Cause when I see you
I fit to steal the keys to your heart again (Your heart again)
I believe yes I believe
I'm falling for you like a thief weak in the knees
Cause when I see you
I fit to steal the keys to your heart again (Your heart again)
My baby bad my baby good
My baby all the things I need
My baby buss up the silence oh (Buss it up buss it up)
My baby buss up the silence oh (Buss it up buss it up)
My baby bad my baby good
My baby all the things I need
My baby buss up the silence oh (Buss it up buss it up)
Buss up the silence oh (Big dutty gyal)
@Officialafricansoul
Oooh oooh
Steady your face jor for me
I wanna take a picture
So this could last longer for me
Take my secrets
Guard them like precious money
I never want to hear you quiet
So I write songs for you
So I write songs for you
And I believe
Yes I believe
Iโm falling for you like a thief
Weak in the knees
Cause when I see you
I fit to steal the keys to your heart again
Yes I believe
Iโm falling for you like a thief
Weak in the knees
Cause when I see you
I fit to steal the keys to your heart again
My baby bad
My baby good
My baby all the things I need
My baby buss up the silence o
My baby buss up the silence
Steady your face jor for me
I wanna take a picture
So this could last longer for me
Take my secrets
Guard them like precious money
I never want to hear you quiet
So I write songs for you
Oppositions they come left and right
But I donโt care
Popo fit dey our front
Say leave you
But I die there
No more milk or malt
Cause you are my only strength
Whether rich or poor,
I know that you are my best bet
And I believe
Yes I believe
Iโm falling for you like a thief
Weak in the knees
And/ Cause when I see you
I fit to steal the keys to your heart again
Yes I believe
Iโm falling for you like a thief
Weak in the knees
Cause when I see you
I fit to steal the keys to your heart again
My baby bad
My baby good
My baby all the things I need
My baby buss up the silence
@musicislife9646
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