Musiq Soulchild was born and raised in Philadelphia and grew up with his family--including eight brothers and sister]. As a teenager, he began plans for a career in music. He released his debut album, ''Aijuswanaseing'' (read: "I Just Want to Sing"), in 2000, which was well-received by critics and audiences. Musiq did much of his own songwriting, and most of the record was produced and co-written by Ivan "Orthodox" Barias and Carvin "Ransum" Haggins, then of the A Touch of Jazz production company headed by Jazzy Jeff, now of Karma Productions. The singles "Just Friends (Sunny)", "Love", and "Girl Next Door" received exposure in America mainly on the more underground music video network, MTV2, as well as on BET. His singles also received a good amount of airplay on urban and urban contemporary radio stations.
In 2002, he released his sophomore album, ''Juslisen'' (read: "Just Listen"), as simply ''Musiq''. He had continued urban and MTV2 success with its singles, "halfcrazy" and "dontchange", the former of which was one of the most played music videos on MTV2 in the summer of 2002 and during the year overall. Both videos also got substantial play during the year on VH1 Soul. The singles had heavily amounts of airplay on both urban and urban contemporary radio sations in 2002. He also gained exposure during that year by opening concerts for Alicia Keys.
In late 2002, Musiq contributed guest vocals to "Break You Off", the first single from The Roots' ''Phrenology'' album. Once again, its video got heavy play on MTV2 and VH1 Soul, as well as on MTV Jams. He also appeared in Santana's song "Nothing at All" which is featured in his 2002 album ''Shaman''.
In 2003, the singles and videos "forthenight" and "whoknows" from his third LP, ''Soulstar''. "forthenight" was one of VH1 Soul's most played videos of 2004, and also had a very successful run on American urban radio stations.
Recently, Musiq Soulchild (who has added the "Soulchild" to his moniker again) has parted ways with Def Soul and has signed with Atlantic Records. A new Musiq Soulchild album is slated for a spring 2007 release. He will be making guest appearances on rapper Lloyd Banks's ''Rotten Apple'', Talib Kweli "Eardrum", Black Ice "The Death of Willie Lynch", pay tribute to Soul music legends Earth Wind and Fire and appear on the soundtrack "Daddy's Little Girls".
Musiq Soulchild released his debut album, Aijuswanaseing (I Just Want to Sing), in 2000, which included the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip Hop single, "Just Friends (Sunny)". Musiq's second single, "Love", spent 22 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. Musiq’s sophomore album, 2002's Juslisen (Just Listen), debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Charts and went platinum; "Halfcrazy" and "Dontchange". In 2003, Musiq released his 3rd album, Soulstar. It included the singles "Forthenight" and "Whoknows".
After a four year break and changing his management to Solqi Management and his record label to Atlantic Records, in 2007, Musiq's released his fourth album Luvanmusiq (Love and Music) which included the singles "B.U.D.D.Y.", "Teachme", and "Makeyouhappy". His fifth album OnMyRadio was released on December 2, 2008. The lead single, "Radio" has posted on both Musiq's MySpace page and official website.
Musiq Soulchild has had 2 platinum albums, 2 gold albums and 7 hit singles. He has received awards from Billboard, BET, ASCAP, BMI, and Soul Train. Musiq has also earned award nominations from MTV, American Music Awards, NAACP, and 9 Grammy nominations, including 3 for his 2007 album Luvanmusiq. Besides being a successful recording artist, Musiq is notable for his creative and unique way of titling his albums and songs by ignoring the rules of capitalization, punctuation and spelling.
He recently performed at the Antigua & Barbuda first Romantic Rhythms Music Festival in the Caribbean which was held from June 12-15,2008 which features legendary artists such as Kenny Rogers, Brian McKnight, Lionel Richie, Keyshia Cole, Maxi Priest, Destra, Heather Headly, Shaggy and many other local artist from the island including The Burning Flames.
He has also made guest appearances on rapper Lloyd Banks's album Rotten Apple, Talib Kweli's Eardrum, The Roots's Phrenology (album), Black Ice's The Death of Willie Lynch and pays tribute to soul music legends Earth Wind and Fire, appearing on the soundtrack to Tyler Perry's movie Daddy's Little Girls. And Ice Cube announced that Musiq will appear on his upcoming album, Raw Footage. He also lent a song from his latest album Luvanmusiq to the soundtrack for Perry's later movie Why Did I Get Married?. He then recorded a remake of Arrested Development's song "People Everyday" with British rapper Estelle for the soundtrack to Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns entitled "People Everyday (Metamorphosis Mix)".
Outside of music, he has been featured in television and print ads for McDonald's, Nike, Inc., Coca-Cola, Levi Strauss & Co. and The Gap. He also made a special appearance in The CW's #1 comedy The Game on Monday, October 29, 2007.
Anything
Musiq Lyrics
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It's music time (music time)
Back like we never left
You might as well put on your good outfit tonight
(Oh, hands up, hands up, hands up, hands up)
We feelin' good
(Hands up, hands up, hands up, oh)
If you stiff, go home and put a pillow over your head
Where I'm at
You don't always know this if you keepin' track
I won't ever trip out, giving you the facts
There will never be any need to dispute
Whether or not I'm telling the truth, 'cause I am
And I ain't got a thing to hide, no (no)
Despite my reputation, yeah (yeah)
Even though it's the world that I live in
You know that I'm with you
So, what you wanna know girl, I'll reply
You'll get every detail, I ain't gon' lie
As long as you can promise you'll do the same
Girl, I will tell you everything, you can ask me anything
Who I'm with? (Uh)
Even if it happens to be some other chick, uh
It's only business, babe, so things don't need to trip, uh
Baby, you can come too see it's whatever you like, you can choose, oh girl
'Cause I ain't got a thing to hide, no
Despite my reputation, oh (yeah)
Even though it's the world that I live in
You know that I'm with you, oh
What you wanna know girl, I'll reply
You'll get every detail, I ain't gonna lie
As long as you can promise you'll do the same
Girl, I will tell you everything, you can ask me anything
Music please
Let me clear my throat
Slippers and the robe while we own that boat
Matching APs, yeah, that sound dope
Came from Aspen, we riding in the Aston
Martin, baby, with the Margiela tux'
Don't worry about it, 'cause to me it's small bucks
Five minutes, I could have you superstar status
Ten minutes, I could have you global status
Autobahn express, don't worry about nothing, I got the rest
And that other dude is old now, let the music touch your soul, child
Anything you need to be a little more comfortable
Look, I'm with it
So keep the drama to yourself, just quit it, yeah
'Cause I'm way too grown to keep secrets
I'm way too grown, so I'll leave you alone
What you wanna know girl, I'll reply
You'll get every detail, I ain't gonna lie
As long as you can promise you'll do the same
Girl, I will tell you everything, you can ask me anything
Take every piece of information
See you can have it all, girl, I ain't gon' front
As long as you can promise you do the same
Girl, I will tell you everything, you can ask me anything, anything
Hands up, hands up, hands up, hands up, hands up, hands up, hands up
It's music time, music time (hands up, hands up, hands up)
Ladies and gentlemen, hands up, hands up, hands up, hands up, hands up
It's music time, hands up, hands up, hands up
Ladies and gentlemen
In "Anything," Musiq Soulchild promises his partner that he won't keep any secrets from her. He assures her that she can ask him anything and he won't lie to her. Musiq is known for his smooth, soulful voice and he uses it to great effect here, conveying a sense of sincerity and trustworthiness. He acknowledges that his reputation may suggest that he's not faithful, but he insists that he's committed to his partner and will be completely open with her.
Line by Line Meaning
And I'm, you will always know this is me keeping track
I will always be honest with you and you can trust me
I won't ever trick out giving you the facts
I will always give you the truth and not deceive you
There will never be any need to dispute
You won't have to doubt what I say or argue with me about it
Whether or not I'm telling the truth, cause I am
You can believe me when I say that I am telling the truth
And I ain't got a thing to hide, no
I have no secrets and nothing to hide from you
Despite my reputation, yeah
Even though people may know me for certain things, my honesty with you is genuine
Even though it's the world that I live in,
Although my public image may be different, with you I am being my true self
You know that I'm with you
You can feel secure in the knowledge that I am on your side
So, what you wanna know girl I'll reply
I am willing to answer any questions you may have without hesitation
You'll get everything tell I ain't gonna lie
I will fully disclose everything and not deceive you
As long as you can promise you do the same
The only condition is that you are also truthful with me
Girl I will tell you everything, you confess me anything
I am open and willing to listen to anything you want to tell me, no matter what it is
Who I'm with? Even if it happens to be some other chick
I will tell you if I am with someone else, even if it is romantic
It's only business babe so things don't need to trip
If I am with someone else, it will not affect our relationship because it is only a business partnership
Baby you can come too see it's whatever you like, you can choose, oh girl
You are welcome to come with me and see what I am doing, or you can choose not to and that is okay
Music please, let me clear my throat
I am getting ready to perform and need to prepare myself
Slippers and the robe while we own that boat
I am comfortable and in control while we are on this boat
Matching ?, that sound dope
Our outfits match and it sounds cool
Came from Aspen we riding in the Aston
We came from a wealthy place and are riding in a fancy car
Martin baby, with the margello tops
We are in an expensive car with a fancy top
Don't worry about it cause a mere small bucks
The cost is not an issue because it is a small amount of money to me
Five minutes like I have you superstar status
I have the ability to make you famous in just five minutes
Ten minutes like I can have you global status
In ten minutes, I can make you famous all over the world
Born, express, don't worry about nothing I got the rest
I was born for this and you do not need to worry because I have everything under control
And that other dude is old now, let the music touch your soul
Forget about other people because they are not relevant anymore, focus on the music and how it makes you feel
Living, get a little more comfortable, I win it
Relax and enjoy the moment because I am going to make you feel good
So keep the drummer to yourself just quit it, yeah
Stop worrying about the details and just enjoy the music
I'm way too close, I'm way too close, so I leave you alone
I do not want to make you uncomfortable by being too close, so I will back off
Take every piece of information
I am offering you all the information you need
See you can have it all, girl, I ain't gonna front
I am not lying or pretending, you can truly have all the information you want
Hands up, hands up, hands up, hands up, hands up
Get ready to dance and enjoy the music
Ladies and gentlemen, hands up, hands up, hands up,
Everyone get excited and join in
It's music time, hands up, hands up, hands up,
Let's enjoy the music together
Ladies and gentlemen.
Everyone is welcome to join in the fun
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kasseem Dean, Taalib Johnson, Dan August Rigo, Roy Anthony Carter, Lipson Francis, Linton Charles Beckless, Jerry Duplessis, Arden Altino
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@cheryltomasauckas4538
This beat is FREAKING INSANE!! 🎼🎧🎼🎧🎼🎧
@GordonBeckles
A Disco-Funk/R&B group called Central Line... and their hit song from 1981 "Walking On Sunshine"
https://youtube.com/watch?v=Lpj92I20gKo&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE
@kiaavalentino3353
WHAT A FKN SONG ! Cant believe I only found it now -.- "Let the music touch your soul child" !
@prodeyj1
hes back!!!!!! thank God!!!!!music and musiq is comin back!!!!!bye sketchies let the real music set it off!!!!!!!
@Rawankha
can't believe its 2016 and this song still hasn't reached 1 million views.. wow, underrated!
@flyghtmyleage6041
+ROne K very underrated song. I remember seeing this on TV a few times but it didnt get too many spins sadly
@Rawankha
+Flyght Myleage thats sad but i'm not surpised.. quality music doesnt seem or sound appealing to the "mainstream" which is sad.
@tonicollins5572
Rawan K so true no one no one appreciates good music anymore
@nihatqadirov7218
Rawan K gvzhhshJ
@cheryltomasauckas4538
2019 here!! Still LOOVVEEE IT!! 🎵💚🎵💚😱😍