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.
Love
Musiq Lyrics
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So many things I've got to tell you
But I'm afraid I don't know how
'Cause there's a possibility
You'll look at me differently
Love
Ever since the first moment I spoke your name
From then on I knew that by you being in my life
Love
So many people use your name in vain
Love
Those who have faith in you sometimes go astray
Love
Through all the ups and downs the joy and hurt
Love
For better or worse I still will choose you first
Many days I've longed for you
Wanting you
Hoping for the chance to get to know you
Longing for your kiss
For your touch, for your essence (your beautiful essence)
Many nights I've cried from the things you do
Felt like I could die from the thought of losing you
I know that you're real
With no doubt or no fears
Or no questions
Love
So many people use your name in vain
Love
Those who have faith in you sometimes go astray
Love
Through all the ups and downs the joy and hurt
Love
For better or worse I still will choose you first
At first you didn't mean that much to me
But now I know that you're all I need
The world looks so brand new to me
Now that I found love
Everyday I live for you
And everything that I do I do it for you
What I say is how I feel so believe it's true
You got to know I'm true
Love
So many people use your name in vain
Love
Those who have faith in you sometimes go astray
Love
Through all the ups and downs the joy and hurt
Love
For better or worse I still will choose you first
Love
So many people use your name in vain
Love
Those who have faith in you sometimes go astray
Love
Through all the ups and downs the joy and hurt
Love
For better or worse I still will choose you first
Love
So many people use your name in vain
The song "Love" by Musiq is an emotional love song that expresses the singer's feelings towards his loved one. The song begins with Musiq saying that he has so many things to tell her but he's scared of the possibility that she might look at him differently. He expresses his love for her and how things have changed since she came into his life. He then speaks about how many people use the term 'love' in vain and how even those who have faith in love sometimes go astray. Through ups and downs, joy and hurt, he still chooses to love her first.
Musiq then goes on to talk about how his love has grown from just a passing interest to a deep need in his life. He talks about how he longs for her touch and how much he has cried just thinking about losing her. He knows that his love for her is real, and he has no doubts, fears, or questions about it. He lives for her every day, and everything he does is for her. His love for her is true and genuine.
Overall, the song "Love" is about the power of love - how it can change lives, how it can hurt, and how it can be stronger than anything else in this world. It's about how people often take love for granted and how even those who believe in it can lose their way. Despite everything, though, the singer still chooses to love his special person above all else.
Line by Line Meaning
So many things I've got to tell you
There are many things I want to share with you
But I'm afraid I don't know how
I am hesitant in expressing my feelings
'Cause there's a possibility
Because there's a chance
You'll look at me differently
You may perceive me differently
Ever since the first moment I spoke your name
Since the beginning, when I first mentioned your name
From then on I knew that by you being in my life
I was sure that having you in my life
Things were destined to change cause
Things would unquestionably change
So many people use your name in vain
People often use your name without regard to its true significance
Love Those who have faith in you sometimes go astray
Even those who trust in love may make mistakes
Through all the ups and downs the joy and hurt
Despite all the joys and sorrows that accompany love
Love
Love
For better or worse I still will choose you first
No matter what happens, I will choose you over anyone else
Many days I've longed for you
I have had intense yearning for you on many occasions
Wanting you
I have strongly desired you
Hoping for the chance to get to know you
I have wished for an opportunity to understand you better
Longing for your kiss
Craving your kiss
For your touch, for your essence (your beautiful essence)
For your touch and your unique qualities that make you beautiful inside and out
Many nights I've cried from the things you do
I have shed tears over things related to you
Felt like I could die from the thought of losing you
The thought of losing you has been so dreadful that it has felt like it would kill me
I know that you're real
I am certain that you exist
With no doubt or no fears
Without any doubts or fears
Or no questions
Without any uncertainties
At first you didn't mean that much to me
Initially, you were not a significant part of my life
But now I know that you're all I need
Now I realize that you are everything I need
The world looks so brand new to me
The world appears brand new to me now
Now that I found love
Now that I have discovered love
Everyday I live for you
Every day, I live for you
And everything that I do I do it for you
Everything I do is for you
What I say is how I feel so believe it's true
My words are sincere, so please believe me
You got to know I'm true
You deserve to know that I am truthful
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, O/B/O DistroKid, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ALBERTO GEORGE BLACKWOOD, ROBBIE SHAKESPEARE, SLY DUNBAR, DESBERT JOHNSON
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@Bosskevo
Who's listening in 2024?!?!?
@condor8142
I am! This is one of the best songs in my time. Better believe that I've been around for decades, from Central Aftica , loving R&B. 😂
So I discovered this guy in 2000 while living in Atlanta through his first album (I think!). Instant fun! His voice, his R&B style, is mesmerizing!
@alisonreid187
I am❤❤❤
@taykurios
Yo!!! 💕
@denisecooke2403
Me ❤
@patbel1000
I am. Love this song!
@lifeisajourney6036
I'm going thru a divorce after 10yrs of marriage! This song right here give me hope for a better tomorrow. Please keep me and my children in prayer.
@kishalabaskerville4505
Earl The Pearl it will get better believe me. it's a process but what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. God bless
@liacrews6503
God is able. you and your kids will be just fine.
@cdejordan
Earl The Pearl Been there! God will take care of you. Praying!