Lemar was born in London to Nigerian (Igbo) parents, and was raised in Tottenham, London, listening to Soul Music and R&B. He used to sing at home with his brothers and sister, pretending to be The Jacksons. He was seventeen when he had his first concert at the Junior Jam at the Temple in Tottenham supporting Usher. He gave up an opportunity to study pharmacy at the Cardiff University to pursue a musical career. Lemar had some success supporting various artists such as Destiny's Child, Total, Uncle Sam and Usher Raymond on their UK club tours and after some years, managed to secure a recording contract with BMG. Following this, he released his debut single "Got Me Saying Ooh" in 2001. Unfortunately his record deal with BMG fell through in less than a year due to restructuring at the record label. He had to eventually take a job working as an accounts manager at NatWest in Enfield, north London.
Lemar's second single "Dance (With U)" reached number two on the UK Singles Chart in early 2003. His first album Dedicated was released late in 2003 with additional singles "50/50" and "Another Day" also achieving chart success in the UK. Lemar won a BRIT Award for "Best Urban Act" in 2004. Following the success of the album, he commenced his first headlining tour of the UK.
On the 12th of November 2004 Lemar guested on BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge and performed a cover of U2's song "Vertigo". He has also performed for Prince Charles' Prince's Trust.
4 September 2006 saw Lemar return with his eighth single, entitled "It's Not That Easy", which became his sixth UK top ten hit. A week later his new album The Truth About Love was released, which saw guest appearances from Styles P from The L.O.X., Mica Paris and Joss Stone. The album became Lemar's highest charting album to date, peaking at number three on the UK Albums Chart.
Lemar's 4th studio album "The Reason" is set for release on November 24th 2008. While the first single of the album will be called "If She Knew" released on 10th November 2008. Also the video has been released too.
Lemar featured on Sway's first single "Saturday Night Hustle" from the album The Signature LP. Lemar's fourth studio album "The Reason" was released on 24 November 2008, entering the UK Albums Chart at No. 41. Lead single "If She Knew" was released on 10 November 2008, and peaked on the UK Singles Chart at No. 14.
Lemar performed his new single “The Way Love Goes” on the BBC1 show “So You Think You Can Dance” on Saturday 9th January. The single was released on Valentine’s Day. "The Way Love Goes" first entered the UK Singles Chart on 21, February 2010. The single has so far managed to peak at #8, his first Top 10 single since "It's Not That Easy" in 2006. It became Lemar's seventh Top 10 single and made the Top 10 without making the BBC Radio 1 or BBC Radio 2 playlists.
It was followed on March 8 by his much anticipated album, 'The Hits', which - as well as including 10 hit singles from his four studio albums - also features four new tracks. In addtiton to 'The Way Love Goes', these include a duet with Britain's chart-topping pop/R&B boy-band JLS on a re-recording of Lemar's own 2003 ballad 'What About Love'.
Dedicated
Lemar Lyrics
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People, sometimes I cannot
Believe how far I've made it
See not too long ago I could have
Sworn my dreams had faded
But as my sweet sweet mother
Did always say
Become complicated
Always remain
Dedicated
We all have the power!
The song 'Dedicated' by Lemar is a heartfelt tribute to his mother. The opening line, "I dedicate it to you mama" sets the tone for the entire song. The lyrics describe the singer's journey and how he has managed to make it this far in life. Lemar expresses his disbelief at his accomplishments and how he thought his dreams had faded not so long ago. Despite the odds, he managed to push through and achieve what he has today.
The song emphasizes the role that Lemar's mother played in his life. He remembers her words of encouragement and how she always told him to stay dedicated even when things got complicated. The lyrics highlight the power of dedication and how it can help individuals achieve their dreams. The song delivers an inspiring message to never give up and always remain focused on the end goal. The singer shows his gratitude to his mother for instilling this strong work ethic in him, which has helped him reach great heights.
In conclusion, 'Dedicated' is a touching reminder of the importance of perseverance and dedication in achieving success. Lemar's lyrics serve as a testament to his mother's unwavering support and the vital role she played in his life. The song's powerful message of determination and gratitude resonates with the listener, making it a timeless tribute to the ones who help us achieve our dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
I dedicate it to you mama
This song is a tribute to my mother, who has always been my inspiration and support system.
People, sometimes I cannot
At times, I find it hard to believe the extent of my success.
Believe how far I've made it
I am surprised at the amount of progress I have made.
See not too long ago I could have
Not very long ago, I thought my dreams would never come true.
Sworn my dreams had faded
I had given up on my dreams.
But as my sweet sweet mother
But my mother always reminded me that I am capable of achieving anything.
Did always say
She would always say
When things in life
When life gets challenging
Become complicated
And things don't go as planned
Always remain
I must hold on to my dedication and perseverance to overcome the obstacle.
Dedicated
I need to be persistent and committed to my goals, whether big or small.
We all have the power!
I want my mother to know that her support and encouragement have given me the strength to succeed.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: LEMAR OBIKA
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@olisanwizu5638
My God! I've got goosebumps all over.
@chimami86143
Love love love this Lemar, keep it up
@tmac4reel
You are a true Biafran son Lemar.. we are proud of you. God bless you.
@tmac4reel
Lemar you are the bomb. keep it up brother. Nwa Biafra we are proud of you.
@codehorse8843
Best album
@sweetnessofhonesty
Amaka,so beautiful, chai. I love it, ga Chukwu gozie gi nwanne m!
@hotnae21
it means " Dont be afraid i am with you , dont be watching around, bcus i am your God, I am strengthening you, I will help you and keep you holy" is a passage from the bible i think
@ibekwe7844
Holy moly
@briller3
Well It Is His Natvie Language As Its The Language Of His Orginated Countrry :)
@rickyayele880
Yea..A Nigerian..Its Igbo