Keshia's new album "Night & Day" was released worldwide on November 8th! Boasting 5 singles, the uptempo "Table Dancer", acoustic "Test Drive", sexy "Set U Free", inspirational "Shooting Star" and ballad "I Miss U", the album is a smash! The 23 year old singer, songwriter, actress, Ford model and fashionista, Keshia Chanté is considered a seasoned veteran in Canada’s entertainment industry. Since age 16, Chanté has released two albums through SONY Music, having a Gold record for her debut release, sales hitting Platinum status, a Juno Award for “R&B/Soul Recording of the Year”, eight top ten radio singles (Shook-The Answer, Unpredictable, Bad Boy, Does He Love Me and Let the Music Take You, Ring Da Alarm, Been Gone, 2U), six Canadian Urban Music Awards and a Canadian Radio Award to name just a few. All that might leave you breathless, but Chanté’s resume doesn’t stop there. She has also been the face of Sony’s Cybershot Digital Camera, Ontario Tourism’s “Yours To Discover” Campaign, Ecko Red, and has expanded her acting portfolio as the lead character in the 2009 TV series "Soul" (VisionTV) and has guest starred on Global’s “Da Kink In My Hair”. In recent months, Keshia has stretched her time between New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Miami and Toronto working with high profile producers and songwriters on her new record. When asked what kind of sound this new album will have, Chanté says, "It's moody and full of depth. It’s the most honest, creative and personal body of work I have ever created. I've honed my songwriting skills, and have taken the intimacy of my diary into this album. I feel I’ve graduated from being a ‘singer’ to an ‘artist’. You can expect some real musicianship and plenty of theatrics." Exciting times for this young entrepreneur who also hopes to launch her own clothing and perfume lines sometime in the near future. At this rate, Chanté should soon have her very own empire!
Keshia was born in Ottawa, Ontario and she went to St. Peter Catholic High School and then moved to Brampton, Ontario at the age of 14. She then attended Fletcher's Meadow Secondary School, and graduated with her class in 2007. Her father is of Trinidadian descent and her mother is of Portuguese and Puerto Rican descent.
Her debut "Shook (The Answer)" appeared in early 2003. It was only meant to be a "buzz" single but it surprisingly broke into the Top 10 on Canadian music charts and won an Urban Music Award for "Best Pop/R&B Single".
For the follow-up, "Unpredictable", she released her first video, which hit number one on YTV and the top ten on MuchMusic. In November 2003, the CD single of "Unpredictable" was certified gold. Because of that single, in 2003, she won the Canadian Radio Music Award for "Best New Solo Artist".
In early February 2004, Chanté's third single, "Bad Boy", was released. It was also successful, breaking the Top 5 on radio and becoming the #1 video on MuchMusic for 4 weeks. The video was directed by director Little X. Later, in June 2004, Chanté topped the charts again (Top 5) with the release of her fourth single "Does He Love Me?" ft. Foxy Brown which Chanté & Foxy Brown wrote and "Young Gav" (Foxy Brown's older brother) produced. The video was also directed by Little X and became #1 on MuchMusic for 3 weeks.
On June 22, 2004 Chanté released her debut album self-titled debut album. On December 3, 2004 it was certified gold. It contained her previous singles, as well as her later to be released fifth "Let the Music Take You" penned by Chanté. In October 2004, at the Canadian Urban Music Awards Chanté swept all three of nominations, winning awards for "Best New Artist", "Video of the Year" (for Bad Boy), "Fans' Choice Award" and by surprise taking home the "Rising Star of the Year" award.
After her signing, Chanté moved to New York to begin working on her second album. During that time, Chante was on Teen People Magazines "Rock The Runway" Mall Tour (where Ciara started) and Seventeen Magazine's "Rock N' Shop" Mall Tour (where Britney Spears started). In May 2006, she posted 3 brand new songs, "Been Gone", "Kiss" and "Summer Love" on MySpace.
In March 2006 she released her "2U" Album teaser single, "Ring The Alarm", which was used for WarChild's "Keep The Beat" charity campaign. All the proceeds from "Ring The Alarm" went to supported children at war and was also featured on triple platinum compilation "MuchDance 2006".
In July of that year, she released her single "Been Gone", produced by Philadelphia's Matrax Productions. The video was shot by Little X (making it her 3rd collaboration with him) and was shot inside of "Fletcher's Meadow Secondary School" where Chante attended in her last year of school and graduated. Her second single, "2U", produced by Matrax was released in early November. 2U's video was shot on October 22 in Miami by director Bobby O'Neill, and was released on Yahoo Music Canada on November 16.
Also in 2006, Chanté made a featured cameo appearance in label mate Bow Wow's video "Shortie Like Mine". The video depicts Rapper Bow Wow searching for Keshia Chanté on his laptop. They send messages back and forth throughout the video.
Her second album was released on December 5, 2006 in Canada through Sony/BMG Canada and was released in May 2007 in Japan.
In August 2008, Chante began filming Soul, a television series in which she stars as "Mahalia". In February 2009, Soul began to air on VisionTV throughout Canada.
Chante is the face of Ontario Tourism and sings the theme song "There's No Place Like This". Chanté is the face of Sony's new Cyber-Shot Digital Camera and was the face of EckoRed in 2006.
Building awareness about AIDS with the Stephen Lewis Foundation and BET'S Rap-It-Up campaign, building awareness about children affected by war in third world countries with WarChild's Keep The Beat and has visited Dominican Republic to work with World Vision.
Award wins
2003
Urban Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single for "Shook (The Answer)"
Canadian Radio Music Award for Best New Artist
2004
Canadian Urban Music Award for Best New Artist
Canadian Urban Music Award for Video Of The Year for "Bad Boy"
Canadian Urban Music Award for Fans Choice
2005
Juno Award for R&B/Soul Recoding Of The Year
Canadian Urban Music Award for Video Of The Year for "Does He Love Me?"
2006
Yahoo Music Canada Online Award for Best Canadian Video for "Been Gone"
Let the Music Take You
Keshia Chanté Lyrics
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'cause the party ain't gonna stop till daylight
Ooh ooh
Could ya keep it bumpin' all night
Let the music take you high
Let the record spin until the daylight
Ooh ooh
Everything will be just all right
Hey mr.dj, drop my favorite toon
Lets get this party jumpin', the music is pumpin',
Its been a long day, bouts ta start
My weekend
Have fun tonight! ya (have fun)
Got my click at my side
Gonna take it up a notch tonight gonna tear
This place up until the daylight
Everybody's out to play
See some faces from around the world
Gonna have a good time tonight
Let the music take you
Let the music take you high
'cause the party ain't gonna stop until daylight
Ooh ooh
Could ya keep it bumpin' all night
Let the music take you high
Let the record spin until the
Daylight
Ooh ooh
Everything will be just all right checkin' the view from the v.i.p
Its getting crowded in here
There's a line up out there
Nothin' but happy faces rollin up in the club
Its goin' down tonight
Yaa ooh ooh
Got my click at my side
Gonna raise it up a notch tonight
Gonna shake this thing up all night until the daylight
Got the shorty's lookin' good
All my homies actin like they should
Lets have a good time tonight
Clap your hands and move your feet
Let the music take you
Let the music take you high
'cause the party ain't gonna stop until daylight
Ooh ooh
Did ya keep it bumpin' all night
(did ya keep it bumpin')
Let the music take you high (ooh ooh)
Let the record spin until the daylight
(don't let it stop don't let it stop yaa)
Everything will be just all right shake what ya got
(shake it shake it)
Move what you got (move it move it)
Shake what ya got (shake it shake it)
'cause you know you got a lot
You gotta shake it (shake it shake it)
Move what ya got (you gotta move)(move it move it)
You gotta shake what you got (shake it shake it)
Gotta keep this party hot
Got my click at my side
Gonna take it up a notch tonight gonna tear
This place up until the daylight
Everybody's out to play
Gonna see some faces around the world
Have a good time tonight!
Let the music take you (let the music take you high)
'cause the party ain't gonna stop till daylight
Ooh ooh
Could you keep it bumpin' all night
Let the music take you high (Let the music take you)
Let the records spin until daylight
Don't let it stop don't let it stop
Everything will be just all right
Man says
Keshia Chante!
The song "Let The Music Take You" by Keshia Chanté is an upbeat track about enjoying a night out with friends and letting the music guide you through the night until daylight. It begins with the main hook of the song, encouraging listeners to let the music take them high and keep the party going all night. The chorus is repeated throughout the song, and the verses contain descriptions of the night's activities, such as meeting people from around the world and dancing with friends. The lyrics also incorporate a call-and-response element, with the artist and a man's voice interjecting phrases like "hey Mr. DJ" and "you gotta shake it."
The song's lyrics are fairly straightforward and focus on the joy of a night out and the power of music to bring people together. The line "everything will be just all right" is a common refrain, reminding listeners that no matter what else is going on in their lives, they can let loose and have fun for one night. Additionally, the references to the V.I.P area and the line outside the club contribute to a sense of exclusivity and excitement around the nightlife scene.
Overall, the lyrics to "Let The Music Take You" capture the energy and carefree spirit of a night out with friends, prioritizing fun and dancing over anything else. The repetitive nature of the chorus and call-and-response sections further emphasize the song's focus on the power of music and its ability to create a shared experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Let the music take you high
Allow the music to elevate your mood
'cause the party ain't gonna stop till daylight
The party will continue until dawn
Could ya keep it bumpin' all night
Can you keep the energy up throughout the night?
Let the record spin until the daylight
Allow the DJ to play music until sunrise
Everything will be just all right
Do not worry, everything will be fine
Hey mr.dj, drop my favorite toon
Requesting the DJ to play one's favorite song
Lets get this party jumpin', the music is pumpin'
Encouraging everyone to dance and have a good time
Its been a long day, bouts ta start
The night is just starting after a tiring day
My weekend, have fun tonight! ya (have fun)
Wishing everyone a fun time on the weekend
Got my click at my side
Referring to having one's friends with them at the party
Gonna take it up a notch tonight gonna tear This place up until the daylight
Intensifying the party and making sure it lasts all night
Everybody's out to play
Everyone is here to have fun
See some faces from around the world
Observing the variety of people present at the party
Let the music take you
Allowing oneself to be absorbed and carried away by the music
checkin' the view from the v.i.p
Observing the party from the VIP section
Its getting crowded in here, there's a line up out there
Noticing the increasing crowd and a long line of people waiting to enter the club
Nothin' but happy faces rollin up in the club, Its goin' down tonight
Happy people have arrived at the club and it will be an exciting night
Gonna raise it up a notch tonight, Gonna shake this thing up all night until the daylight
Planning to increase the energy and excitement of the party and dance all night
Got the shorty's lookin' good, All my homies actin like they should, Lets have a good time tonight
The women look beautiful and the men are behaving well, let's all have fun
Clap your hands and move your feet
Encouraging people to dance and enjoy the music
Did ya keep it bumpin' all night
Did you manage to maintain energy and intensity throughout the night?
Don't let it stop don't let it stop yaa
Urging the DJ to continue playing music
Shake what ya got (shake it shake it), Move what you got (move it move it)
Encouraging the partygoers to dance and show off their moves
'cause you know you got a lot
Reminding people that they are capable of great things
Gotta keep this party hot
Must maintain the energy and excitement of the party
Man says Keshia Chante!
Someone is announcing the performer's name
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: KESHIA CHANTE HARPER, LONNIE SZOKE, RUPERT LLOYD GAYLE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
IgeogeoI
You cannot compare the feeling of music like this to anything. When i was in highschool this was everything. How did she not take off outside of Canada?
Ness Tha Mess
Just casually jamming out at 28 years of age alone in my bedroom with my earbuds on as my cats sleeps
Indigo Kidd
I remember when this came out and I played it so much. I was the only one in my group who really listened to Keshia Chante and I was glad...I could enjoy it alone.
Carlos Eduardo Silva
Que música vibrante e que idéia magnifica a do vídeo clip
homework178
Ahh 2004. This song brings back memories.
Jev Rango
THIS SONG REALLY BACK MEMORIES FROM 2004!
ItsRaeRae
this is by far her best song...nice job keshia
Nicole Mihalick
i have loved this song ever since it came out!! Keisha Chante is the shiiiitttt! Always good beats and awesome voice!
Me Tube
Ahh....Let the music take you back to the good ol' days of the early 2000s
cjay G.
music was so cool at this time. and so dope as well