He moved to Montreal at the age of 10 and at 13 he moved to Ottawa where he currently resides. The trilingual artist – he speaks English, French and Arabic fluently – cites Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, and Aretha Franklin as musical influences. However, growing up he has been exposed to various styles of music and because of that his biggest influence is legendary Arabic singer George Wassouf. “I sing from my heart and George Wassouf taught me to do that", says Massari about how this legendary singer has affected his music.
In 2002, Massari recorded and released “Spitfire” which garnered heavy rotation on Ottawa radio stations. Since then, Massari has been steadily writing and developing his sound and is back in 2005 with his self-titled debut album set for release on May 31st, 2005 through MapleNationWide/Universal. The lead single off the release “Smile For Me” features former Bad Boy Entertainment recording artist Loon. “I’m definitely very selective about the records I get on. It didn’t matter if he was an established artist or not, it was just the quality of the record, the quality of the music that made me want to get involved”, says Loon about his involvement with Massari and the Capital Prophet Records crew. “I’m very proud to be one of the first Canadian male R&B singers to record with a major recording artist from the States”, says Massari. The end result was a hit single that spent 24 weeks on the Top 40 chart, peaking at #18 (BDS CHR) in Canada. Canadian award-winning music video director RT! was responsible for making the “Smile For Me” video one of the hottest urban videos by a Canadian artist. The video was immediately added to heavy rotation at MuchMusic, MuchVibe, and MTV Canada. Canada and the United States were the first to play “Smile For Me”, however other countries such as Germany, Australia, Brazil and the UK have begun playing the hit song.
With the recent release of Massari’s much-anticipated second single “Be Easy”, the pressure was on to keep the momentum going in the weeks leading up to the debut album release. “Be Easy” received early support from radio stations across Canada. The video, once again directed by music video director RT!, was instantly added to heavy rotation across the board on MuchMusic, MuchVibe and MTV2 and added into “Reaction” rotation at Musique Plus.
For this record, Massari worked closely with the Capital Prophet Records production team comprised of Da Heala and Lynx. “Their vibe is a perfect match for my sound and style”, explains Massari. The album draws influences from his middle-eastern origins. “Because of my background, my music is heavily influenced with middle-eastern melodies. Over the past few years so many artists are trying to bring Arabic styles into their music, but mine is authentic.” Along with its culturally rich sound the album with its upbeat club-style tracks, mid-tempo joints and smooth ballads pays special tribute to the ladies. “My music is made for the ladies because that’s where I get my inspiration. You’ll notice a lot of the music is upbeat and positive. Women give off so much energy; it’s hard not to be inspired by them.”
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Don't Let Go
Massari Lyrics
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I know what you want
What I can do from the back
I can do from the front (geah)
So why you choosin' the front?
Forget you, man, what I can do in a day
You couldn't do in a month
And I'm known as a live hype man
I got a plan to take the world over
So tell ya boy that belly got plans to take his girl over
No man, there's no chance to hold hands
Slow jams, no, I don't romance
So it could be me and you leavin' da club
Girl, admit you're in need of a thug
[Chorus]
Don't let go off my body, shawty
I know what you want
Movin' ya body, you got me holdin' ya closely
I wanna come give you love
Over and over until the night turns to mornin'
And lady just so you know
I would've never expected the way that you put it on me
And now I can't get enough
At first you were bluffin' me
But now I know dat you want me
Shorty you just got to know dat your man's got to go
He ain't doin' nothin' for you
So you can creep on the low
Come and knock on the door and I can do somethin' for you
And now you actin' so different around him
? so different around him
Goin' to places without him
Because of me now you startin' to ?
Lately he's hardly around you to know what you're goin through
[Repeat: x2]
You don't him-forget about him
But you're thinkin' that you don't really know me
Girl you know I want you're body, even if you're with somebody
[Chorus]
Everyday, every night, I stay on your mind
I got you feelin' hot now
You leavin' your man behind
Seein' that it's time, now don't let go off what you got now
And I mean the way that you stayin' the same
And now that you playin' the game
You moanin' and sayin' my name
And baby now that you changin' your ways
I know that you came here to stay
He's tellin' you to stop now
[Repeat: x2]
You don't him-forget about him
But you're thinkin' that you don't really know me
Girl you know I want you're body, even if you're with somebody
[Chorus: x2]
The lyrics to Massari's song "Don't Let Go" depict a seductive and confident man trying to convince a woman to leave her current partner for him. He boasts of his sexual abilities and his plan to take over the world, all while reassuring the woman that he can give her everything she needs. He encourages her to forget about her current partner and come to him, promising to give her the love and attention she deserves. The chorus is an invitation to embrace him and indulge in the intense physical attraction they share.
The song showcases a typical male perspective of relationships, where the focus is mainly on the physical aspects of intimacy. The man in the song brags about his sexual skills and attempts to persuade the woman to leave her partner for him, implying that a woman's desirability lies in her willingness to engage in sexual acts with him. However, there is no emotional connection or consideration for the woman's feelings or the consequences of the affair. The lyrics can be interpreted as problematic as they encourage infidelity and objectification of women.
Overall, "Don't Let Go" is a song that glorifies sexual prowess and promiscuity, with the man portraying himself as the ultimate lover who can satisfy the woman's every need. However, it lacks a sense of responsibility and respect for relationships, portraying the man's selfish desires as more important than anyone else's feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't let go off my belly shawty
Hold on to me tightly, baby
I know what you want
I understand your desires
What I can do from the back
I'm skilled in certain intimate acts
I can do from the front (geah)
And I can do those same acts from a different position
So why you choosin' the front?
Why settle for less?
Forget you, man, what I can do in a day
I can achieve more in a day than your man can in a month
You couldn't do in a month
Your man is not as skilled or accomplished as I am
And I'm known as a live hype man
I have a reputation for being a skilled performer
'cause I can turn one night into a five night stand
I have the ability to make temporary situations last longer
I got a plan to take the world over
I have big ambitions and goals
So tell ya boy that belly got plans to take his girl over
Let your man know that I'm interested in you
No man, there's no chance to hold hands
I'm not interested in romance or courtship
Slow jams, no, I don't romance
I don't enjoy romantic music or gestures
So it could be me and you leavin' da club
We could leave the club together
Girl, admit you're in need of a thug
You desire a man who is tough and unafraid
[Chorus]
Refrain
Don't let go off my body, shawty
Hold onto me tightly, baby
Movin' ya body, you got me holdin' ya closely
Your movements have drawn me closer to you
I wanna come give you love
I want to show you affection
Over and over until the night turns to mornin'
I want to spend the whole night with you
And lady just so you know
I want you to be aware
I would've never expected the way that you put it on me
I was surprised by how skilled you were in intimate situations
And now I can't get enough
I desire you more than ever
At first you were bluffin' me
I thought you were pretending to be skilled
But now I know dat you want me
But now I know that you desire me too
Shorty you just got to know dat your man's got to go
You need to realize that your current partner is not right for you
He ain't doin' nothin' for you
Your man is not fulfilling your needs
So you can creep on the low
You can see me secretly
Come and knock on the door and I can do somethin' for you
Visit me and I can provide what you need
And now you actin' so different around him
Your behavior has changed around your man
? so different around him
You act differently around him now
Goin' to places without him
You're going to places without your man
Because of me now you startin' to ?
I've had an influence on your behavior
Lately he's hardly around you to know what you're goin through
Your man is not present enough to understand your emotions
You don't him-forget about him
You don't need him, forget him
But you're thinkin' that you don't really know me
But you're not sure about me yet
Girl you know I want you're body, even if you're with somebody
You know I desire your body, even if you're with someone else
Everyday, every night, I stay on your mind
I'm constantly on your thoughts
I got you feelin' hot now
I'm making you feel aroused
You leavin' your man behind
You're moving on from your current partner
Seein' that it's time, now don't let go off what you got now
You realize it's time to hold onto what you have
And I mean the way that you stayin' the same
I like the way you have been acting
And now that you playin' the game
And now that you're participating in this situation
You moanin' and sayin' my name
You are expressing pleasure and calling my name
And baby now that you changin' your ways
And now that you're changing your behavior
I know that you came here to stay
I know that you're in this for the long haul
He's tellin' you to stop now
Your man is trying to stop you from seeing me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KAELYN BEHR, VANCE MUSGROVE, MIKAH FREEMAN, MAX MARSHALL
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