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.
‘My 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 favorite’.
As a teenager Ledisi first sang in a friend’s 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 ‘my mother is great’ 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 ‘Take Time’, without any major label distribution.
Ledisi said, ‘We 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.’
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 ‘Soulsinger’, was, however, released in 2000, to critical acclaim.
The album addressed several personal issues, none more so than the track ‘Papa Loved To Love Me’, a harrowing tale of a father sexually abusing his daughter.
The track is uncomfortably close to home.
Ledisi said ‘My 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.’
Eric Benét and Rahsaan Patterson recently attended her groups' concerts and they have opened for Eric Benet, D’Angelo 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.
So Into You
Ledisi Lyrics
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So unexplainable when we touch
You ain't never gotta worry about me leaving
What you give me is never too much
There is so much to this is physical
It's like a carnival and I am ready now to go for a ride
I don't I be with you
This love is jumping
I am so into you, I could stay up with you
All night
Don't know why
I am so into you
So into you
When we kissing I just lose my mind
You do something to me every time
And you always say the right thing to me
That's why I don't mind be anything you need me to be
He ain't got to talk say nothing I am content
Being alone with you, I love it you should stay all night
All night
Don't know why
I am so into you, I could stay up with you
All night
Don't know why
I am so into you
I have never had this feeling boy
I should open wide
You opened the door
Never believed this could exist
I don't mind fallin', never gona go back
Because now I know about this
I'm so into you
Into you
I don't wanna be with nobody else but you
All night
Don't know why
I am so into you
I could stay up all night
I don't know why
I'm so into you
So into you
The song 'So Into You' is a beautiful love ballad by the R&B singer Ledisi. The lyrics express the singer's deep love and addiction towards her partner's touch and how she feels when they make love. The first verse opens with Ledisi's addiction to her partner's love and touch, which she can't explain. She reassures her partner that he doesn't have to worry about her leaving because what he gives her is never too much. The physical and emotional connection she shares with her partner is like a carnival ride, and she is ready to go for a ride.
In the chorus, Ledisi confesses her deep love for her partner, admitting that she doesn't know why it is so strong. She is so into him that she could stay up all night with him. Even when they kiss, she loses her mind because her partner does something to her that she can't explain. Ledisi admires the fact that her partner always says the right things, and she is content with being with him without exchanging any words.
The second verse is a beautiful expression of Ledisi's true feelings towards her partner. She admits that she has never felt this way about anyone else. Ledisi is open to trying new things with her partner and is willing to be anything that he needs her to be. When they are alone together, she loves the fact that he doesn't have to say anything, and just being around him is enough.
In conclusion, the song 'So Into You' is a heartfelt expression of a deep and passionate love between two partners.
Line by Line Meaning
I am addicted to how you make love
I am emotionally and physically dependent on the feeling I get from making love with you.
So unexplainable when we touch
The connection between us when we touch is hard to understand, but amazing.
You ain't never gotta worry about me leaving
You don't have to be concerned about me leaving because I am fully committed to you.
What you give me is never too much
The amount of love and affection you show me is always perfect and never overwhelming.
There is so much to this is physical
The physical aspect of our relationship is incredibly intense and fulfilling.
It's like a carnival and I am ready now to go for a ride
Being with you physically is like being at a carnival – exciting and filled with anticipation.
I don't I be with you
I don't know why I am so drawn to you.
I don't know why
I cannot explain the intense attraction I feel towards you.
This love is jumping
Our love is vibrant, lively and filled with energy.
I am so into you, I could stay up with you
My attraction to you is so strong that I want to spend as much time with you as possible, even if it means staying up all night.
Don't know why
I cannot rationalize the strong feelings I have for you.
When we kissing I just lose my mind
The intense passion and connection we have when we kiss is overwhelming and leaves me feeling completely intoxicated.
You do something to me every time
There is a certain magic in our physical connection that I feel every single time.
And you always say the right thing to me
You have an innate ability to say the perfect thing in a moment, which further strengthens our connection.
That's why I don't mind be anything you need me to be
I am willing to be anything you need me to be – I am that committed to you.
He ain't got to talk say nothing I am content
Even in silence, I am completely content just being with you.
Being alone with you, I love it you should stay all night
I love being alone with you so much that I want you to stay with me all night.
I have never had this feeling boy
I have never felt this way before towards anyone.
I should open wide, you opened the door
You have opened up a part of me that I didn't know existed and I am embracing it completely.
Never believed this could exist
I never thought a love this intense and fulfilling could exist.
I don't mind fallin', never gona go back
I am willing to take a risk and fall in love, and once I have experienced it, I couldn't imagine going back to anything less.
Because now I know about this
Now that I have experienced this love, I cannot un-know it.
I don't wanna be with nobody else but you
I have no desire to be with anyone else but you.
I could stay up all night
I could spend all night with you, talking, laughing and just being together.
So into you
I am incredibly deeply and passionately in love with you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Missing Link Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: REX RIDEOUT, LEDISI YOUNG, DARRELL CROOKS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Claudia Sandoval
something is wrong in this world when you have Ledisi nominated for 9 grammys and never won one....SHES FREKEN AMAZING
Debra Church
Something is VERY WRONG with that!!! Smh...
illlmatic 4 life
Debra Church
She is bound to get one soon!
Ogheneogaga Agi
Claudia Sandoval for us who appreciate her music, we know she deserves more than a grammy
Ogheneogaga Agi
***** you are so right cos i believe that 100 years from now her music would still be relevant.
team Pyrex
this music shit is all fucked up now.. the shit I'll..preposterous... but when u this dope, it's impossible not to prosper and become immaculate.. she'll get one... timing...
getalife118
This was just amazing!! I keep playing it over, and over because it just makes me feel good about being in love. What a voice!! I loved everything about this video. She looks beautiful, her skin is so rich and flawless. What a mega watt smile, and those doe eyes. This woman is a QUEEN indeed. Truly black is beautiful !! Great song, she is so under rated because she's true to herself. Ledisi stay as you are girl! Those of us who know your worth are behind you all the way. Ms. Ann
Danini punaje
Her beauty shines inside and out, her voice is angelic and her soul sings the sounds of blackness! I feel truly blessed that she has graced us with her music .Keep singing girl !I'm listening!
Tasha Thomas
Her voice is pure silk. She is so underrated. This lady deserves a grammy!
Gratefulmusicsound
Let’s say congratulations to her together! Now she got it! For a really long 13 years. 🥰