woman. She's Karyn White.
In the years since her last CD was released in 1994 (Make Him Do Right – Warner Brothers), the lovely, soulful vocalist has focused her energy on family, raising and nurturing her daughter Ashley (her daughter with ex-husband, producer/songwriter Terry Lewis of Jimmy Jam/Terry Lewis fame). White’s priorities to family are largely responsible for her absence from the music scene. Her daughter Ashley is now a freshman at Howard University but for the last 18 years – Karyn saw to it that Ashley received the love and care of a mother invested in her child – which the nomadic lifestyle of a professional musician could not afford.
Karyn's considerable talents extend well beyond music. She’s been successfully honing her skills in recent years as an interior designer, and making moves in real estate. However, she didn't turn her back on music, still paying close attention to the industry. ―Music is in me. You may be temporarily detached from the business side of it – but the music, the melodies, the rhythms – never leave you,‖ said White.
White's new CD, scheduled for release in 2012, offers a heartfelt Retro Acoustic soulful flare. She delivers every note, every inflection, with the flow of a woman who knows what each nuance means to the song. The CD contains another anthem for the ladies – a female bonding and
empowerment tune with an acoustic grit, called Sista Sista. With this future classic, the ladies will hear that they have their champion back on the scene. Karyn also performs her own version of the Cyndi Lauper classic, True Colors, on this new CD.
―Karyn is fearless, and when we first started talking about her releasing new music in the marketplace, the first thing she said was – 'I don't want to do it like I've done it before—I want it to be new, I want to push the envelope on all of the new social media, internet and website platforms, I want to be the edge not on it........I want to be a difference maker' – ―that's why I call Karyn a renaissance woman,‖ said Jay King, the independent music, multi-media mogul of Club Nouveau fame, who is working with White on her new music. White's project includes embracing multi-media formats, to broaden the scope of Karyn and her ideas, with her ―Karyn's World‖ website (www.karynsworld.me). Plans for the web site include a reality show, and the opportunity for fans to purchase Karyn White branded merchandise.
Lest we forget, the Los Angeles native who has literally been singing her entire life was nominated twice for Grammy Awards (Best Female R&B Vocal Performance), and earned a trio of Soul Train Award nominations, along with a coveted NAACP Image Award for Best New Artist in 1989. She also added to her musical legacy by co-writing, co-producing and co-executive producing the Billboard HOT 100 Pop Chart #1 single, Romantic, in November 1991. Karyn's monster hits include The Way You Love Me, Secret Rendezvous and Love Saw It, a duet with Babyface. She is an international sensation, with Gold and Platinum albums in Japan, the UK and in Canada.
The songwriting prowess of Karyn White includes her work with industry icons Burt Bacharach and Carol Bayer Sager, as well as her co-writing the hit Til You Come Back To Me in 1992, a popular song originally performed by Rachelle Ferrell. Her first credit in the industry, even prior to hitting as a vocalist, was that of co-writing the Stephanie Mills hit Automatic Passion in 1985, along with the late great industry musician Robert Brookins and lyrical mastermind Tony Haynes. The mid-80's saw White working with a veritable Who's Who of musical talent, from Supertramp and O'Bryan to Richard Marx and Ray Parker Jr.
In 1986, Karyn was featured as a vocalist on a Jeff Lorber album called Facts Of Love—that began a buzz that led to her inevitable solo success. So, in 1988, her self-titled debut LP established her as a leading female voice in contemporary R&B music. That album was certified Platinum and reached #1 on the Billboard R&B charts. She enjoyed another Gold album in 1991, with Ritual Of Love. A dream come true is just a tough little wish that would not take NO for an answer. This is a truth for me…. I can't wait to see what God has in store for me this time around!!!! 1994’s critically acclaimed Make Him Do Right may have been the last full length recording by Karyn White – but her voice never left. Expect Karyn to conquer music all over again because true artistry is timeless.
Hungah
Karyn White Lyrics
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Oh, baby
An appetizin' love recipe
Just like honey to honey bees, oh
I just can't get enough
So fill me up, quench my appetite
I think you know what I have in mind (And you got it)
I'm burnin' with desire
I'm starvin' for your love
Put out my fire
Oh, don't ask what you should do
Be the doctor, baby, I'm in need of a cure
I hunger for your love
I hunger for your love (Just a little bit)
I hunger for your love (Ooh, baby, I hunger)
I hunger for your love (Hunger for your love)
I hunger for your love
Baby, I want ya
Ooh, I hunger
Baby, I want ya
Ooh, I hunger
Ooh
A tantalizin' love fantasy
And when your body is close to me, oh
I end up in a fuss
The heat is on and I start to sweat
I wanna take a bite
But I know you're not mine yet, but, baby, oh, baby, I want you
I crave the way you move (Oh, do it, baby)
If I act too polite I just might lose
My chance at lovin' you
If what I'm thinkin' feels this pleasin'
Then the real thing will keep me screamin' for you
I hunger for your love (Baby, I hunger for love)
I hunger for your love (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, hunger)
I hunger for your love (I hunger for your love)
I hunger for your love
I'm burnin' with desire, baby
Your body heat just drives me crazy, yeah, yeah
{I hunger for your love}
I need your lovin' here tonight
To fill my lovin' appetite, I hunger
{I hunger for your love}
Hunger for your love
I hunger for your love
Hunger for your love
I'm starvin' and I need what's makin' me weak
Like a bee needs honey, baby, I need lovin'
Can I get it, come on
Can I get it, come on
Can I get it from you, baby, come on
Ooh, I want ya, hoo
Uh-huh...uh-huh...uh-huh...
So tell me what you wanna do (Yeah)
Delight me with the pleasures of you
Baby, I want ya
So fill me up with your love real severe
I hunger for your love (Oh, I hunger for you baby, how I want ya)
I hunger for your love (It's so good, I need your love)
I hunger for your love (Oh, baby, I hunger)
I hunger for your love (For your love)
I hunger for your love
I hunger for your love
Baby, I want ya
Ooh, I hunger
Baby, I want ya
Ooh, I hunger
The song 'Hungah' by Karyn White is an R&B classic with lyrics that are sensuous and passionate. The song is essentially about the singer's uncontrollable desire for her lover, which she compares to being hungry. The lyrics use food metaphors to describe her desire; White refers to her lover as a "love recipe" and compares her craving for them to bees' craving for honey. She longs for her lover's attention, and directs them to "fill her up" with their love, and satisfy her hunger, making her feel good. Furthermore, she admits that she's ready for whatever her lover wants to do, she desires their caresses and affection, and she's lost in fantasies.
The lyrics expertly describe White's emotional and physical state as she's longing for her lover. Her voice is soulful and sultry, and the melody is catchy, making for an excellent slow grooving tune. The language is rich with metaphors, making the song cleverly disguised in its expression of desire. Ultimately, 'Hungah' tells a story of White's compulsion and hunger that is rarely seen in love songs, making it stand out as an emotive and passionate ballad of sexual desire.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh
Expressing excitement and anticipation.
Oh, baby
An endearing term used for a lover.
An appetizin' love recipe
A perfect combination of love and attraction.
Just like honey to honey bees, oh
Referring to the irresistible and sweet nature of love.
I just can't get enough
Expressing a deep desire for more love.
So fill me up, quench my appetite
Asking for more affection and attention.
I think you know what I have in mind (And you got it)
Knowing that the partner understands the needs and desires in their heart.
I'm not gonna let go
Determined to hold on to the love that is being offered.
I'm burnin' with desire
Feeling intense passion and attraction.
I'm starvin' for your love
Craving for love and affection.
Put out my fire
Asking the partner to fulfill the desire for love and passion.
Oh, don't ask what you should do
Being confident that the partner knows what to do to satisfy the hunger for love.
Be the doctor, baby, I'm in need of a cure
Treating love and affection as a medicine that can heal the deep craving.
I hunger for your love
Emphasizing the intensity of the desire for love and affection.
Baby, I want ya
Expressing a strong desire and affection for the partner.
A tantalizin' love fantasy
A vivid and sensual imagination of love and attraction.
And when your body is close to me, oh
Feeling an overwhelming physical and emotional connection when together.
I end up in a fuss
Becoming nervous and agitated due to the intense attraction.
The heat is on and I start to sweat
Feeling the intense passion and attraction that induces physical reactions.
I wanna take a bite
Expressing the strong desire to explore and experience the love and attraction.
But I know you're not mine yet, but, baby, oh, baby, I want you
Being aware of the unavailability of the partner but still craving for the love and affection.
I crave the way you move (Oh, do it, baby)
Longing for the partner's movement and actions that ignite the attraction and passion.
If I act too polite I just might lose
Afraid of being too formal, which may push the partner away.
My chance at lovin' you
Referring to the opportunity to express the love and attraction.
If what I'm thinkin' feels this pleasin'
Hoping that the partner shares the same feelings and desires.
Then the real thing will keep me screamin' for you
If the love and attraction is real, it will continue to generate intense emotions and cravings.
Your body heat just drives me crazy, yeah, yeah
The physical attraction generates intense emotions that are hard to control.
I need your lovin' here tonight
Willing to do anything to satisfy the hunger for love and affection in the present moment.
To fill my lovin' appetite, I hunger
Expressing strong desire and passion to satisfy the hunger for love.
I'm starvin' and I need what's makin' me weak
Love and affection is the food for the soul and without it, the hunger is weak.
Like a bee needs honey, baby, I need lovin'
Creating a metaphor to explain the importance and necessity of love and affection.
Can I get it, come on
Asking the partner for love and affection.
So tell me what you wanna do (Yeah)
Asking the partner for their desires and expectations.
Delight me with the pleasures of you
Expecting the partner to satisfy the hunger for love and affection.
So fill me up with your love real severe
Expressing a strong desire and passion for love.
Hunger for your love
An intense desire for love and affection.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES SAMUEL III HARRIS, JAMES HARRIS III, TERRY LEWIS, KARYN L WHITE
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Gregory Harrison
Signature Jam & Lewis sound...same vibe as Janet Jackson's 'Janet' album. This track calls you to the dance floor. 🔥🔥
Terrece Smith
Love Karyn Whites voice.
shamon davis
Terrece Smith
I strongly agree with you!! This groove I haven't heard in a long time, and still love it😀❤️🥰
Spicy Hot
This is a classic 90's gem 💎
Phillip Ellis
That snare drum is hitting on this jam.
T Allen
Why was this not a big hit? It is a real jam! Totally a mid to late 90s classic.
PlayaPotna1984
It did peak into the the Top 20 R&B chart, and was a Top 10 dance hit. Pop crossover, not so much.
Lulu myataza
Maybe not in America but this 1994 album is her best selling one in Japan and South Africa. In fact, she did an arena tour in South Africa in 2022 and has is a brand ambassador for BMW Southern Africa. American audiences were more enamoured with Toni Braxton and Mary J Blige at the time 🤷♀️
PlayaPotna1984
A very underrated 90s jam! Has that new jack swing feel to it too.
Lisa Cammarata
We Had Some Great Female Artist In The 90s