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.
Single
Musiq Lyrics
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So Ima keep Leveling Up
Enough is Never Enough
So Ima Keep Leveling Up
Enough is Never Enough
So Ima Keep Leveling Up
Aye Aye Aye
Enough is Never Enough
I copped the brand new Audi truck
I told you I'm coming for what's mine
I'm leaving my haters on stuck yeah
My trust is so fucked up yeah
That it's only fam and certain day ones
Nowadays can't give no help
I ain't lending a hand
I don't care how u come yeah
Back in my zone
Like sports mode
Why did they count me out
Lord knows
I got a little more patience now
I got keep it on safety now
I know them niggas still be watching
I mind business get my money
I move like the G inside yo lasagna
Protect my brand and Shield my body
Cause I got some mouths to feed
So I gotta Win Fasho
And I got some Goals to reach yeah
So I can't be settling for enough
Enough is never Enough
So Ima keep Leveling Up
Enough is Never Enough
So Ima Keep Leveling Up
Enough is Never Enough
So Ima Keep Leveling Up
Oh Yeeeaahh
Aye Aye Aye
I get it
I did it
I'm grinding
I'm living
Enough is Never Enough
And Niggas Barely show Love on Birthdays
Eh
But then the rest of the year they tryna be all in my face
It used to make me feel some kind of way uh
But I'm glad Now cause it taught me who to separate
Like Fine
I had to Re-focus my Mind
I listen my song in the whip
Then put that Lil shit on rewind
I told you I'm dropping this year
Gotta make em believe in the grind
Cause I put Everything on the Line
Cause I got some mouths to feed
So I gotta Win Fasho
And I got some Goals to reach yeah
So I can't be settling for enough
Enough is never Enough
So Ima keep Leveling Up
Enough is Never Enough
So Ima Keep Leveling Up
Enough is Never Enough
So Ima Keep Leveling Up
Aye aye aye
Enough is Never Enough
The song "Single" by Musiq is a track that reflects on the temptation and consequences of infidelity. The first verse sets the stage for the story: the singer wakes up, gets intimate with his girlfriend, goes to work, and stops at a gas station, where he meets a beautiful woman. He tells her that if he had met her when he was single, they could have been something more. However, he found his current girlfriend, and he loves her despite the attraction he has for the woman at the gas station. He sympathizes with her history of dating men who aren't good for her and acknowledges that he, too, has feelings for her. However, he recognizes that it would be a waste of time to pursue anything as he is committed to his relationship and leaves the gas station to avoid making any unfavorable decisions.
The song is an honest portrayal of the struggle of remaining loyal while experiencing strong feelings of attraction for someone else. It is clear that the singer has no intention of cheating on his girlfriend, but the temptation presents a challenge that many people in relationships face. Ultimately, he knows he has to go and leave the situation behind, despite his attraction to the woman at the gas station.
Overall, "Single" is a relatable and thought-provoking song about the complexities of relationships and the human experience of temptation and decision-making.
Line by Line Meaning
Woke up this morning
I started my day
Smelled the breakfast in the air
I could smell the breakfast someone was cooking
Hopped in the shower
I took a shower
Would have got dressed but I undressed my girl instead
I planned to get dressed but ended up being intimate with my girlfriend
We did some things
We had sex
Got some food and now I'm on my way to work
I grabbed food and headed to work
Got into my car started up drove off now I'm on the road that's when
I got into my car and started driving to work
I pulled up to this gas station and got into this conversation
I stopped at a gas station and started talking to a girl
With this girl, I could tell she wanted me but oh
I could tell the girl was attracted to me but I was in a committed relationship
If I met you when I was single
If I wasn't in a relationship when we met
We probably could have been something more
We might have had a romantic relationship
'Cause you're beautiful
Because you're attractive
But you should know
But I want to be clear
That I found my girl
That I am in a committed relationship
And I know I love her so
And I am sure I love her
I gotta go
I need to leave
She cracked a smile and she said she understood
The girl understood my situation and smiled
And I sympathize cause every man she had was never any good
I feel bad for her because she has been with bad men in the past
It's so amazing how much you could learn in just a bit of time
It's incredible how much you can learn from just a short conversation
Like how I see me and her in my mind
Like how I imagine myself with her
That's why I need to pull out of this gas station
That's why I need to leave the gas station
Cause after this conversation with you girl
Because after talking to you
I might just do something I don't wanna do because
I might be tempted to cheat on my girlfriend
And I know it's such a shame
And I understand it's unfortunate
You can't even entertain the things you feel
You can't pursue your feelings for me
Don't feel bad cause I feel the same
Don't worry, I have the same feelings for you
It would just be wasted time
It would be pointless to pursue a relationship
Tryna' find if life's greener on the other side
Trying to see if something else is better
I just gotta go, go
I really need to leave now
Said I gotta go
I am saying I need to leave
It's nice to meet you but I
I'm glad we met, but
Ooh but I just gotta go
I really have to go
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Tyree Douglas
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