In 2009, Ledisi released her fourth album Turn Me Loose , which earned her a couple more Grammy nominations.
Ledisi's fifth album, Pieces Of Me, was released on June 14, 2011 debuting at #8 on the Billboard 200, her first entry on the top 10 of the album chart.
She and her band are from a new breed of modern soul singers (that fall into the New Organic Soul movement in the U.K.) that do not bow to the formulated 'pop' format that permeates the national charts of the U.K. and the U.S.A.
Her mother sang in an R & B band and opened her daughter's ears to classical music, then to jazz and gospel.
βMy mother is an inspiration to me because she was an R & B singer when I was growing up, and I'd watch her perform in the park by our house. I grew up on Earth, Wind and Fire. Tina Turner is my favoriteβ.
As a teenager Ledisi first sang in a friendβs band, but soon realised she'd have to form her own if she was going to get the creative freedom she desired.
She formed the group Anibade.
The band consisted of:
Sundra Manning (keyboards)
Cedrickke Dennis (guitar)
Nelson Braxton (bass)
Wayne Braxton (saxophone)
and Tommy Bradford on (drums)
Anibade means βmy mother is greatβ in Yoruba and also happens to be Ledisi's middle name.
The band the group performed at several nightspots including Bruno's, The Black Cat, and Rasselas, in the San Francisco area before, successfully, getting a local radio station, KMEL, to play the single βTake Timeβ, without any major label distribution.
Ledisi said, βWe took it to other labels to try and get a deal, but we found that they didn't get it 'cause it wasn't already out there. We got frustrated with that.β
Ledisi is said to be recording a jazz record with bassist Marcus Shelby on Noir Records.
That album was due in early 2000, although the set has not yet surfaced.
Her first solo album βSoulsingerβ, was, however, released in 2000, to critical acclaim.
The album addressed several personal issues, none more so than the track βPapa Loved To Love Meβ, a harrowing tale of a father sexually abusing his daughter.
The track is uncomfortably close to home.
Ledisi said βMy family heard it, though, and they said, 'Wow, you went and told everything!'. I know it's giving something away about myself, but it's a part of me. That's why people relate to a story like that.β
Eric BenΓ©t and Rahsaan Patterson recently attended her groups' concerts and they have opened for Eric Benet, DβAngelo and Angie Stone.
A second album entitled 'Feeling Orange And Sometimes Blue' was released in early 2002.
Ledisi travelled to London's Jazz Cafe in March 2003 for more gigs following a successful concert at Subterranea in the autumn of 2002.
She was supported by the Braxton Brothers along with several other performers.
Lose Control
Ledisi Lyrics
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Hurry up get off the phone,
I'll be wating...
I got something to show you, won't be what you're used to,
Aah ahh ah, not tonight
These red high heel shoes,
Left behind some clues,
Follow the roses,
I'm make you lose control,
I'm gonna make you lose it, I'm gonna make you lose it
Just let, just let go, just let it go (let it go)
I'm gone make you lose control, it's going down when you get home,
Baby I'ma blow your mind,
I'ma show you something new this time, something you ain't never ever ever had,
I'm gonna make you lose control, it's going down when you get home,
I don't even have to ask, I'm the best you ever had,
Hope you're ready cause I'm gone make you lose control [x3]
Eh ehh eh, ay, ayy
When you hit the door, give you what you want and more,
Don't just say nothing (lose control) cause baby I got this,
There's nothing that I won't kiss, (oh, uh uh all night)
This place we're about to go, we never been before,
I hope you're ready, you're gonna like this,
I-I-I'm gone leave you speechless
I'm make you lose control,
I'm gonna make you lose it, I'm gonna make you lose it
Just let, just let go, just let it go (let it go) baby let it go
I'm gone make you lose control, it's going down when you get home,
Baby I'ma blow your mind,
I'ma show you something new this time, something you ain't never ever ever had,
I'm gonna make you lose control, it's going down when you get home,
I don't even have to ask, I'm the best you ever had,
Hope you're ready cause I'm gone make you lose control [x3]
Eh ehh eh, ay, ayy
Oooh,oooh,oooh, (it's going down) [x2]
Loose control
Oooh,ooh,ooh (it's going down) [x2]
Lose control
I'm gone make you lose control, it's going down when you get home,
I'm gone make you lose it [x6]
The lyrics of Ledisi's song "Lose Control" talk about a woman who is waiting for her lover to come home. She has something special to show him, something he has never experienced before. She has left behind some clues in the form of red high heels and roses, and she promises to reward him for loving her the way he is supposed to. The woman wants to make him lose control and go to a place they have never been before.
The lyrics suggest that the woman is confident in her prowess to please her lover, both physically and emotionally. She promises to blow his mind and make him lose it without him having to ask for anything. She is not afraid to explore new territory and try something new with her partner. The song speaks to the awakened sexuality and liberation of a woman who knows what she wants and is willing to take control in the bedroom.
Overall, "Lose Control" is a song that celebrates sexual liberation, female empowerment, and intimacy in relationships. Ledisi's powerful vocals and emotive delivery add depth and passion to the lyrics, making it a soulful and seductive love ballad.
Line by Line Meaning
I need you to come home,
I desire your presence at home.
Hurry up get off the phone,
Please discontinue the phone conversation quickly.
I'll be wating...
I'll be expecting you.
I got something to show you, won't be what you're used to,
I have an unusual surprise for you.
Aah ahh ah, not tonight
I'm in the mood for something different tonight.
These red high heel shoes,
These red high heel shoes are significant.
Left behind some clues,
There are indications for you to follow.
Follow the roses,
Pursue the roses.
Let me reward you, for loving me like you supposed to
To commend you for fulfilling what you were supposed to do, let me reward you.
I'm make you lose control,
You'll be losing your composure due to me.
Just let, just let go, just let it go (let it go)
Just relax and let yourself go.
I'm gone make you lose control, it's going down when you get home,
You'll be losing your composure when you return home.
Baby I'ma blow your mind,
I'll surprise and astonish you.
I'ma show you something new this time, something you ain't never ever ever had,
I'll present something unprecedented, something you never had before.
I don't even have to ask, I'm the best you ever had,
I am already aware that I am the best you've ever had.
Hope you're ready cause I'm gone make you lose control [x3]
Get ready for what I have in store for you, which will make you lose your composure.
When you hit the door, give you what you want and more,
As soon as you arrive, I'll give you everything you need and more.
Don't just say nothing (lose control) cause baby I got this,
Do not control yourself because I've got everything under control, baby.
There's nothing that I won't kiss, (oh, uh uh all night)
I will kiss you all night, there's nothing I won't do.
This place we're about to go, we never been before,
I have something planned for us today that we haven't experienced before.
I hope you're ready, you're gonna like this,
I'm anticipating that you are prepared for something thrilling.
I-I-I'm gone leave you speechless
After tonight, you won't be able to say anything.
Oooh,oooh,oooh, (it's going down) [x2]
Something exciting is going to happen.
Loose control
Lose control
Oooh,ooh,ooh (it's going down) [x2]
Something exciting is going to happen.
I'm gone make you lose it [x6]
I'm going to make you lose control.
Lyrics Β© Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: NADINE SAMUELS, SHANIE RYAN, JAMIE-LISA JACQUEMIN, MICHELLE ANDREA ESCOFFERY, ANNIE ASHCRIFT, SCOTT WILD
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Isabella JimΓ©nez Hoyos
Her voice is such a masterpiece
Natayia McCray
Ledisi is strictly grown folks music. The young can't even appreciate her awesome gift to the body of great musicianship.....
Renae Gross
Perfectly put! Amen!!
BCDC123
Wrong. I was blasting Ledisi in College. π¬
Tiffany Chauntice
Grown woman music...only for the grown & sexy!Β One of my few favorites along with Jazmine Sullivan & Β H.E.R
Levette Young
I suppose the 42 dislikes are people who think they can sing and is jealous. Ledisi is ALWAYS on point.β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ
Renae Gross
either that or they can still hear the microwaved Yonce screaming in their ears....LOL
flytjsosweet
This so good my leg is shaking and I got that church hand wave going. This is my favorite on The Truth so to have an acoustic version is a blessing. Ledisi forever slays!
Sbare
she's so underrated! her next CD is going to blow our minds
Simply Shykeria
This Song Right Here.... Baby-Making Music π Thanks Ledsi, love it!!!! ππππ