A Washington, DC & Northern Virginia native and graduate of both the Duke Ellington School of the Arts and Howard University, Muhsinah humbly released her first self-produced EP, ‘Oscillations,’ via myspace very early on; duplicating, designing and mailing each disc by hand to a growing list of eager fans, having little idea of what would come to follow…
Fast-forward to a rehashed and refined 2 part digital release, ‘Oscillations: Sine’ EP (2008) & ‘Oscillations: Triangle’ EP (2010), while being mindful not to overlook the happenings between the two –
• A feature cut (‘Changes’) on Common’s ‘Universal Mind Control‘ (2008)
• Several years backing the rapper on stage, with synth and vocals
– Universal Mind Control Tour with N*E*R*D in (2008) (including performances on Jay Leno, Ellen Degeneres, and Jimmy Kimmel)
– President Obama’s Inaugural Ball in (2009)
– Maxwell’s Black Summer’s Night Tour that same year (2009)
– President Obama’s Democratic Rally in Hyde Park – Chicago, IL (2010)
Prepped and primed to play the foreground, Muhsinah began touring solo, receiving invitations to perform at renowned concerts like the legendary annual Roots’ Picnic (2008) and Sonar in Barcelona (2009), David Letterman’s 5000th episode with the Noisettes in 2010 and The Soul Beach Music Festival in Aruba (2011), amongst many other prestigious stages.
However, Muhsinah’s success was not exclusive to the stage as she exhibited her ability to captivate in the studio as well – receiving a Grammy Nomination (Best Urban/Alternative Performance in 2009) for her work with The Foreign Exchange on the single, (‘Daykeeper’) and later, garnered a nod from Radio Head front-man, Thom Yorke, when he counted (‘Lose My Fuse’) a song she recorded with producer, Flying Lotus, among his top 10 of that time (2010).
A musician since the age of 11, the classically trained pianist has absorbed a plethora of cultural experiences throughout her musical upbringing, so it’s no wonder that the young phenom has the ability to float gracefully between the underground and the mainstream, crafting a sound that is both hard to classify and/or compare.
Her first explorations of this new Urban/Suburban sound will be realized in her latest Double EP, ‘Gone’ (a $10,000 fan-funded release) on July 10th, 2012. And with her first full-length album scheduled for release this summer, it seems that this is only just the tip of the iceberg for The Golden Girl.
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To the woods,to the birds, to the mud,
To the bricks over the curves,
To the forced bizarre got with 4 acres
And force with words,
Planted chrome for the young seeds to know, trees is blowing
We see change in the wind
This is new day and I gotta take it in, see a black man hero
Young eyes search search for a better tomorrow,
Let the belief lead the way and the angles halo,
Open doors for a hope for to go through,
Cause I would chose see and I'm supposed to.
[Chorus: x2]
I know that change come come
The race begun, we're almost there oh yeah
I spoke like a child, I wrote like a child, I always smile,
Let my mind float like child.
Wishing I was smart as these kids are now,
All grown ups still wishing I'm a child again.
Church saw remind me to stay grateful,a more ? remind me to stay playful,
Day's go by,my life all high
I leave all my walks so the fight don't die,and me
I found the purpose why I'm MC
Inspire a young world to be greated than me.
I fall awake and a dream a song,
So the little shorty's could sing along.
[Chorus: x2]
Welcome children, welcome me
Your sentimences felt in me,
I see the future and the walk your path,don't let these fools take you off your path.
Laugh if you need to,smile if you need to,
Life is a trip while a long and proceed to,
Try to believe to, do what you wanna do, remember you kings and queens are still humble to,
Life is a bitch now need to look back again,
Victory can be claim while you still battling,
Drive along with the food I provided you,
To awaking the boy's that is inside you.
[Chorus: x2]
Change is avreble,you can't stop it, changes happening and
Everybody is like.
Changes is like a furious hurricane that you can't stop
What is change? change is Marin Luther King Jr., Ghandi,
Shakespeare, Tupac Shakur, Barack Obama,
And you can't forget Common,
Changes gonna happen,change is hope.
The lyrics of Muhsinah's song "Look" are a call to action for change and hope. Through the symbolism of a river that flows through different places, the artist references the interconnectedness of different communities and the power of words to bring about change. The lyrics highlight the need for young black men to have role models and heroes they can look up to and the importance of faith and belief in creating a better future. Muhsinah also reflects on the nostalgia for childhood innocence and the need to stay true to oneself to navigate the complexities of life. The song's chorus emphasizes the inevitability of change and the urgency to embrace it to create a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm the river that flow to the hood,
I am everywhere, reaching the neglected areas and the muddy, rural grounds
To the woods,to the birds, to the mud,
I cover forests, wildlife, and nature, connecting diverse terrains
To the bricks over the curves,
I reach urban landscapes with bends and curves
To the forced bizarre got with 4 acres
I visit strange and peculiar man-made structures in huge estates
And force with words,
I also bring change through powerful, persuasive language
Planted chrome for the young seeds to know, trees is blowing
I provide inspiration and enable growth in young minds, and the trees sway in recognition
We see change in the wind,
We notice signs of positive transformation around us
This is new day and I gotta take it in, see a black man hero
I embrace the present and acknowledge the importance of a black male role model
We need him to win
We must support his success, it's crucial for our future
Young eyes search search for a better tomorrow,
The youth look for a brighter future
Let the belief lead the way and the angles halo,
Our faith should guide us, and we'll be rewarded with divine support
Open doors for a hope for to go through,
We must create opportunities for hope to flourish and make a difference
Cause I would chose see and I'm supposed to.
I am destined to envision and seek positive change
I know that change come come
Change is inevitable
The race begun, we're almost there oh yeah
We have begun the journey towards progress and are close to achieving it
I spoke like a child, I wrote like a child, I always smile,
I used to act immature, express myself childishly, and remain optimistic
Let my mind float like child.
I allowed my thoughts to wander and dream like a kid would
Wishing I was smart as these kids are now,
I yearn to possess the intelligence kids today have
All grown ups still wishing I'm a child again.
Adults often wish to relive their childhood
Church saw remind me to stay grateful,a more ? remind me to stay playful,
Religious teachings remind me to remain appreciative, while others encourage me to remain playful
Day's go by,my life all high
Time passes quickly and my life is joyful
I leave all my walks so the fight don't die,and me
I document my journey so that my activism always lives on with me
I found the purpose why I'm MC
I discovered that my calling is to be a rapper and create positive change through music
Inspire a young world to be greated than me.
I aim to inspire the next generation to achieve greater than I did
I fall awake and a dream a song,
I create songs while half asleep
So the little shorty's could sing along.
So that kids can enjoy and learn from my music
Welcome children, welcome me
I address all the kids and introduce myself
Your sentimences felt in me,
I empathize with their emotions
I see the future and the walk your path,don't let these fools take you off your path.
I envision their bright future and advise them to ignore naysayers and pursue their dreams
Laugh if you need to,smile if you need to,
I encourage them to express their emotions freely
Life is a trip while a long and proceed to,
Life is a journey with ups and downs, but they must move forward
Try to believe to, do what you wanna do, remember you kings and queens are still humble to,
They should believe in themselves and follow their passions, while remaining humble
Life is a bitch now need to look back again,
Life can be tough, but there's no point dwelling in the past
Victory can be claim while you still battling,
Success can be achieved while going through struggles
Drive along with the food I provided you,
My music will act as a motivator throughout their journey
To awaking the boy's that is inside you.
To realize their potential and become the best version of themselves
Change is avreble,you can't stop it, changes happening and
Change is inevitable and happens continuously
Everybody is like.
It affects everyone alike
Changes is like a furious hurricane that you can't stop
Change is powerful and unstoppable
What is change? change is Marin Luther King Jr., Ghandi,
Change is represented by famous leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and Gandhi
Shakespeare, Tupac Shakur, Barack Obama,
Change is also represented by artists and politicians like Shakespeare, Tupac Shakur, and Barack Obama
And you can't forget Common,
Another artist, Common, is also a symbol of change
Changes gonna happen,change is hope.
Change brings hope and is bound to happen
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, TINTORETTO MUSIC
Written by: DAVID A. SHEATS, JEFFERY ELERY BOWDEN, LONNIE RASHID LYNN
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Tony Sizemore
I can't wait for the world to discover this woman! I'm a MUHSINAH JUNKIE! One of the most humble beings on the planet, and with all that talent and beauty. She stays 5 steps ahead musically and is never afraid to push the envelope melodically.
Vernon Chandler
Tony Sizemore I'm with you Bruh
Vernon Chandler
Forgot how dope this joint is
Mee Chee
Ran to this song this morning! LOVE!
ewjomega
DJ Ausar in Atlanta played this today (8/24/11) on WRFG...I love this song..
MuhsinahTV
Thank you for posting this! More music from me soon :)
Jovana Todorovic
endless love!
Lydia Tic
@ewjomega So do I... she needs to get more exposure. PLEASE OH PLEASE.
On Wednesdays we wear pink.
She reminds me of the weeknd