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.
For The Night
Musiq Lyrics
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And we do the things that lovers do
All the loving u like
I give it to you just right
There's nothing less than special when it comes to you
See what we have is understanding
That works so well for how we are
Cause neither of us has the heart to fall in love all over again
Even though I'm not your man and I know you're not my girl
But let's just act like it's that way tonight
Now I know u got your friends and you know I got some too
But let's just act like you're my lady tonight
Now what I like about you
Is that you're always so cool and comfortable whenever I'm around
You're some one that I can talk too
No matter what I'm going through I call on you
'Cause I know you'll always be down
See what we have is so incredible
That we'll never find in anyone else
This thing that we share is so unbelievable
That I want you all to myself
Even though I'm not your man and I know you're not my girl
But let's just act like it's that way tonight
Now I know u got your friends and you know I got some too
But let's just act like you're my lady tonight
Oh, I know that we both have our separate lives
And we don't keep ties on each other
So you can have me
So that I can hold you until the morning comes
Then we can go back to how things was before
Even though I'm not your man and I know you're not my girl
But let's just act like it's that way tonight
Now I know u got your friends and you know I got some too
But let's just act like you're my lady tonight
Even though I'm not your man and I know you're not my girl
But let's just act like it's that way tonight
Now I know u got your friends and you know I got some too
But let's just act like you're my lady tonight
Tonight
Tonight
Um dada da badum, yeah
I like it (I like it)
I love it (I love it)
It feels good to me (it feels good to me)
So good to me (so good to me)
In “Forthenight,” Musiq Soulchild invites his female companion to imagine him as her lover for one night, where they can experience all the intimacy and love between them that they want to without any complications or attachment. Despite the fact that they are not committed to each other, Musiq asserts that they have a unique understanding that suits their dynamic, which is why they never falling in love with each other again. Musiq’s heartfelt desire for his companion comes across as genuine, and it’s easy to get caught up in the moment of the song.
This song is a slow jam that speaks to the desire of wanting to be valued and loved without the burdening expectations of a full-blown relationship. It presents itself as a fantasy for those seeking a no-strings-attached connection that is based on chemistry and mutual respect rather than a complete romantic commitment. The lyrics showcase Musiq’s smooth vocals as he serenades his companion but also highlights his poignant songwriting abilities. “Forthenight” has a laidback vibe that makes it perfect for when you want something to unwind to that still feels authentic and romantic.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's pretend for one night, I'm the man in your life
Let's imagine that I am your partner for one night
And we do the things that lovers do
And we do things that couples usually do
All the loving u like
Loving you in any way that you prefer
I give it to you just right
I give it to you in a manner you desire
There's nothing less than special when it comes to you
You are unique and no one else compares to you
See what we have is understanding
We have an agreement and respect each other's wishes
That works so well for how we are
Our arrangement suits us perfectly
Cause neither of us has the heart to fall in love all over again
Because neither of us wants to risk falling in love again
But let's just act like it's that way tonight
Let's pretend that we are in a romantic relationship tonight
Now I know u got your friends and you know I got some too
I know you have friends and I have mine as well
You're some one that I can talk too
You are someone I can talk to about anything
No matter what I'm going through I call on you
Regardless of what I am experiencing, I know I can count on you
'Cause I know you'll always be down
Because I know you'll always be there for me
See what we have is so incredible
What we share is beyond amazing
That we'll never find in anyone else
We can never find this in anyone else
This thing that we share is so unbelievable
Our connection is exceptional and almost beyond belief
That I want you all to myself
I desire your companionship for myself
Oh, I know that we both have our separate lives
We both have independent lives outside of this moment
And we don't keep ties on each other
We don't restrict or control each other
So you can have me
So, you can have me all to yourself
So that I can hold you until the morning comes
So that I can embrace you until morning arrives
Then we can go back to how things were before
Then, we can return to our previous agreement
Um dada da badum, yeah
Instrumental
I like it (I like it)
I enjoy this experience
I love it (I love it)
I adore this moment
It feels good to me (it feels good to me)
This moment brings me joy
So good to me (so good to me)
This experience is deeply satisfying to me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CARVIN HAGGINS, IVAN BARIAS, JOHNNIE II SMITH, TAALIB JOHNSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Let's pretend for one night, I'm the man in your life
And we do the things that lovers do
All the loving u like
I give it to you just right
There's nothing less than special when it comes to you
See what we have is understanding
That works so well for how we are
Cause neither of us has the heart to fall in love all over again
Even though I'm not your man and I know you're not my girl
But let's just act like it's that way tonight
Now I know u got your friends and you know I got some too
But let's just act like you're my lady tonight
Now what I like about you
Is that you're always so cool and comfortable whenever I'm around
You're some one that I can talk too
No matter what I'm going through I call on you
'Cause I know you'll always be down
See what we have is so incredible
That we'll never find in anyone else
This thing that we share is so unbelievable
That I want you all to myself
Even though I'm not your man and I know you're not my girl
But let's just act like it's that way tonight
Now I know u got your friends and you know I got some too
But let's just act like you're my lady tonight
Oh, I know that we both have our separate lives
And we don't keep ties on each other
So you can have me
So that I can hold you until the morning comes
Then we can go back to how things was before
Even though I'm not your man and I know you're not my girl
But let's just act like it's that way tonight
Now I know u got your friends and you know I got some too
But let's just act like you're my lady tonight
Even though I'm not your man and I know you're not my girl
But let's just act like it's that way tonight
Now I know u got your friends and you know I got some too
But let's just act like you're my lady tonight
Tonight
Tonight
Um dada da badum, yeah
I like it (I like it)
I love it (I love it)
It feels good to me (it feels good to me)
So good to me (so good to me)
@user-vi9et7gv3v
This is one of those jams that you can listen to over and over again and never get tired of it
@hassanwilkerson4045
This is a classic! This dude is so, so under-rated. He is a true talent!
@elleclass696
Hassan Wilkerson. Not bad.
@tazzmontana9822
Totally agree!
@soulstarmusiclover1254
I blew out the album on my long commute to work everyday. Pull up to the window at Starbucks the youngins would get hyped. 🤣🙌
@daoyang223
If he were also a musician (like maybe a pianist or guitarist who also plays solos in his songs) I bet he'd get a nice musician heavy community like Thundercat or Jacob Collier does even if he doesn't get the mainstream audience.
@shermanburnsjr.1116
Churrrrrrrrrrchhhhhhhhhh,In My Bishop Magic Don Juan Voice,Lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😂😂😂😂🔥🔥🔥🔥
@vincentsmith5130
Musiq is in a class by himself, he is legendary too me. I could listen to his music all day
@alychanewman4354
Yes he is
@mylifeisluv
absolutely