Yet it was not until 2000 that Jennifer began her singing career. A native of Macon (near Lyon, France), it was only after she met with IPM, a Hip-Hop group from Lyon, that she gained confidence in her skills and decided to start practicing in the best possible school: Gospel. Thus she joined the choir called “Héritage Soul” (Soul Legacy), where she connected with Raphael Chambouvet, keyboard in the choir and in many projects of the Lyon’s music scene such as CHK, or later Mr Day.
At that time, her voice could be spotted on many Hip-Hop projects from Lyon, including Dialect Music, Casus Belli and therefore IPM, but it’s only when she entered a new choir, « Precious Voices » that Jen took another turn in her career. She then rose in a Nu-Soul duo act called Ebony Source, whose album will certainly never be released, but which allowed her to tour seriously and to open for top French artists such as Diam’s or Wallen, but also for international names such as Lizz McComb.
Jennifer then began to work solo with her old mate Raph, who has since continued to play in bands such as Mr Day and who quickly liaised her with Favorite Recordings (Dynamics Onra, The Funk League Solomko Andre…) and his founder Pascal Rioux. A new Hawa was born, raising the challenge of writing in English with surprising ease. Very soon the first demos came to life, including « Sweet Lucky Day », which will later be found as the B-side of her first single « D.A.N.C.E. « , released in 2009.
In 2008 she met with Bruno « Patchworks » Howart (Metropolitan Jazz Affair, Uptown Funk Empire, Mr Day, Mr President…) at a concert in Lyon. Internationally renowned within the indy Soul/Funk music scene, Patchworks is immediately interested and offers to produce some songs for her. Coming next is a first acclaimed 7inch (“Dance”) and several appearances alongside Mr Day and Mr President, naturally followed by the common desire to collaborate further. The result is called ‘My Little Green Box’, first album by Hawa due for release on June 6th 2011 on Favorite Recordings.
Mainly produced by Patchworks, MLGB is naturally instilled with the Soul/Funk touch that made him successful. But the album is also deeply led by Jennifer’s eclectic influences, and each of its 11 songs is the result of a true joint effort between her, Bruno and Raph on some tracks like « Full of Love. » Above all, this mysterious “green box » contains 11 great groovy nuggets and reveals a fully uninhibited Hawa. She impresses first thanks to a natural musicality gained through her years of Gospel, but also makes her own imprint with an approach to writing and rhythm very inspired by her long passion for Rap. In the wake of the Queen Sharon Jones and all her Soul daughters such as Nicolle Willis or Giselle Smith, Hawa could well find her place in the circle of the international top Soul Sistas, thanks to this first faultless attempt. Now we hope you’ll feel the same!!
Dance
Hawa Lyrics
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The way you move is a mystery
Do the dance
Do the dance, Do the dance
You're always there for music and me
Do the D-A-N-C-E
1, 2, 3, 4, fight
Stick to the B-E-A-T
You were such a P-Y-T
Catching all the lights
Just easy as A-B-C
That's how you make it right
Do the D-A-N-C-E
Stick to the B-E-A-T
Just easy as A-B-C
Do the dance
Do the dance, do the dance
The way you move is a mystery
Do the dance
You're always there for music and me
Do the dance
The way you move is a mystery
Do the dance
You're always there for music and me
Do the D-A-N-C-E
1, 2, 3, 4, fight
Stick to the B-E-A-T
Get ready to ignite
You were such a P-Y-T
Catching all the lights
Just easy as A-B-C
That's how you make it right
Do the D-A-N-C-E
Stick to the B-E-A-T
Just easy as A-B-C
Do the dance
Under the spotlights
Neither black nor white
It doesn't matter
As strong as you might
Working day and night
Whatever happens
Under the spotlights
Neither black nor white
It doesn't matter
As strong as you might
Working day and night
Whatever happens
Do the dance
Do the dance, do the dance
The way you move is a mystery
Do the dance
Do the dance, do the dance
You're always there for music and me
Do the dance
Do the dance, do the dance
The way you move is a mystery
Do the dance
Do the dance, do the dance
You're always there for music and me
Do the D-A-N-C-E
Stick to the B-E-A-T
Just easy as A-B-C
Do the dance
In Hawa's song "DANCE," the lyrics are essentially a call to action, urging listeners to get up and dance. The song pays tribute to the power of music and dance to bring people together regardless of their background. Hawa makes this clear in the chorus when she sings "The way you move is a mystery, You're always there for music and me." This indicates that the dancer is the embodiment of music, and the two are intrinsically linked.
The lyrics are presented as a mix of motivational chanting and storytelling. Hawa encourages the listener to stick to the beat and fight while also describing the dancer's movements as a mysterious force that can ignite any room. The lines "Under the spotlights, Neither black nor white, It doesn't matter, As strong as you might, Working day and night, Whatever happens" seem to suggest that dance is an equalizer, and it doesn't matter who you are or where you come from; anyone can enjoy the power of music and dance.
Overall, "DANCE" is an energetic and joyful song that encourages listeners to let go of inhibition and join together in celebration through music and dance.
Line by Line Meaning
Do the dance, Do the dance
Encouraging the listener to dance twice for greater enjoyment
The way you move is a mystery
Praising the listener's unique dance style
Do the dance
Encouraging the listener to dance for enjoyment
You're always there for music and me
Expressing gratitude to the listener's constant presence when music is involved
Do the D-A-N-C-E
Encouraging the listener to spell out dance and get ready to move
1, 2, 3, 4, fight
Counting down to start the dance battle
Stick to the B-E-A-T
Encouraging the listener to keep dancing in rhythm
Get ready to ignite
Encouraging the listener to get energized for the dance
You were such a P-Y-T
Complimenting the listener as a 'pretty young thing' with great dancing skills
Catching all the lights
Featuring the listener as the star of the dance floor
Just easy as A-B-C
Dancing is as simple as knowing your ABCs
That's how you make it right
Reinforcing the idea that dancing is the cure for anything
Under the spotlights
Referring to the limelight of the dance floor
Neither black nor white
Suggesting that dance transcends race and celebrates diversity
It doesn't matter
Encouraging the listener to dance without any worries or insecurities
As strong as you might
Acknowledging the strength and perseverance needed to dance for a prolonged period
Working day and night
Dancing is a constant and dedicated activity
Whatever happens
No matter what, keep dancing
Do the dance
Encouraging the listener to dance and enjoy themselves
Do the dance, do the dance
Repeated emphasis on the importance of dancing
The way you move is a mystery
Reiterating that the listener's dance style is unique and fascinating
You're always there for music and me
Acknowledging the listener's commitment to music and dance
Do the D-A-N-C-E
Encouraging the listener to spell dance once again
Stick to the B-E-A-T
Reminding the listener to stay in rhythm and enjoy the dance
Just easy as A-B-C
Dancing is as simple as knowing the alphabet
Do the dance
Final reminder to dance and have a good time
Writer(s): Xavier de Rosnay, Gaspard Michel Andre Auge, Jessie Chaton
Contributed by Liliana N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Do the dance, Do the dance
The way you move is a mystery
Do the dance
Do the dance, Do the dance
You're always there for music and me
Do the D-A-N-C-E
1, 2, 3, 4, fight
Stick to the B-E-A-T
Get ready to ignite
You were such a P-Y-T
Catching all the lights
Just easy as A-B-C
That's how you make it right
Do the D-A-N-C-E
Stick to the B-E-A-T
Just easy as A-B-C
Do the dance
Do the dance, do the dance
The way you move is a mystery
Do the dance
You're always there for music and me
Do the dance
The way you move is a mystery
Do the dance
You're always there for music and me
Do the D-A-N-C-E
1, 2, 3, 4, fight
Stick to the B-E-A-T
Get ready to ignite
You were such a P-Y-T
Catching all the lights
Just easy as A-B-C
That's how you make it right
Do the D-A-N-C-E
Stick to the B-E-A-T
Just easy as A-B-C
Do the dance
Under the spotlights
Neither black nor white
It doesn't matter
As strong as you might
Working day and night
Whatever happens
Under the spotlights
Neither black nor white
It doesn't matter
As strong as you might
Working day and night
Whatever happens
Do the dance
Do the dance, do the dance
The way you move is a mystery
Do the dance
Do the dance, do the dance
You're always there for music and me
Do the dance
Do the dance, do the dance
The way you move is a mystery
Do the dance
Do the dance, do the dance
You're always there for music and me
Do the D-A-N-C-E
Stick to the B-E-A-T
Just easy as A-B-C
Do the dance
@patrickolivier96
La soul pure la guitare solo et le batteur c la classe
@stickfigvslego
JUSTICE!!!!
@okkisokki
Fashion TV brought me here...both cover or original version are good :)
@philippefreestyle
love it!
@tonytomei1175
Thank you kelsey 💚
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@MoEShock
total geil ! spaceig
@TheSmittenKitten007
<3 LOVE THIS SOOOOOO MUCH!!!! <3
@prenass
Que coisa que ficou essa versão blakc music pra canção genial do duo eletrônico Justice. Sen-sa-cio-nal. Vai pra pista logo logo...
@indie0025
Paulo Rená da Silva Santarém boa
@Hamada1887
I have this tune in a mix of martin solveig (29-05-2010) , just phenomenal how this man finish his set with this cover , A Good frensh touch so, Martin SOlveig brought me here .