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.
The Ingredients Of Love
Musiq Lyrics
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You think we can do this (Yeah, uh)
(Yeah, yeah)
How do we make love
And what's it truly made of
How do we make love
And what is it truly made of
[Chorus]
Oh yeah, oh yeah
Gimme an ounce of some honesty
Some innocence and a cup of loyalty
A tablespoon of some attitude
And of course a pinch of freak
At least a pound of conversation
Some attention when it comes to relation
Two quarts of intelligence
And a gallon of righteousness, oh
[Chorus]
Yeah, yeah yeah (Yeah, yeah)
What I need is a smidgen of strength and a whole lot of stamina
What I want is a liter of respect and a damn good listener
Well if it means anything to you
Girl, I feel the same way you do
So let's let it marinate for about 365 days
[Chorus]
Oh baby, listen girl
Baby I need to feel it's blended to perfection
Love is splendid
In connection with old fashion remedies and recipes of love
Oh yeah
And sugar, won't matter what the friends in ?? eat
I'll be sippin' on every drop of the main ingredient
It's tasty love, yeah yeah
[Chorus]
The song "The Ingredients of Love" by Musiq is a soulful and insightful take on the different components that go into making a successful relationship. Musiq contemplates what love is truly made of and comes up with his own recipe for a fulfilling partnership. He suggests that love is made up of an "ounce of honesty, some innocence and a cup of loyalty, a tablespoon of attitude, and of course a pinch of freak". He also states that communication, attention, intelligence, and righteousness all play important roles in a successful relationship. Musiq sees love as a gradual process that needs to marinate for about a year to perfect.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of these different ingredients, and the need to mix them together to create a balanced and lasting love. Throughout the song, Musiq speaks directly to his partner, assuring her that he feels the same way she does and is committed to making their love a success. The song ends with the catchy refrain, "Love's the main ingredient", emphasizing that love is the key to everything.
Overall, "The Ingredients of Love" is a bittersweet love song that delves deep into the emotions and complexities of romantic relationships. Musiq's deep soulful voice adds to the intensity of the lyrics, making it a satisfying and thought-provoking listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Musiq, (Yo)
Musiq is being greeted and asked if he thinks it's possible to make a song about love.
You think we can do this (Yeah, uh)
Musiq confirms that he thinks they can create a song about love.
(Yeah, yeah)
Musiq affirms his agreement with the previous two lines.
How do we make love
The song begins by asking how love is created or formed.
And what's it truly made of
The song asks about the true nature or composition of love.
Oh yeah, oh yeah
The chorus begins, expressing enthusiasm and excitement.
Gimme an ounce of some honesty
The singer asks for a small amount of honesty as an essential ingredient of love.
Some innocence and a cup of loyalty
Other important ingredients include innocence and a cup of loyalty.
A tablespoon of some attitude
A small amount of attitude is also necessary for love to thrive.
And of course a pinch of freak
The artist playfully suggests adding a bit of 'freak' or sexual energy to the mix.
At least a pound of conversation
Conversation is a crucial component of love, as the singer asks for a pound of it.
Some attention when it comes to relation
Paying attention to one's partner in a relationship is also necessary for love.
Two quarts of intelligence
Intelligence is another essential ingredient in love, with two quarts requested.
And a gallon of righteousness, oh
Finally, righteousness or morality is a highly important aspect of love, with a gallon requested.
Yeah, yeah yeah (Yeah, yeah)
The second verse begins, with Musiq repeating his affirmation from earlier.
What I need is a smidgen of strength and a whole lot of stamina
The artist asks for a small amount of strength but a great deal of stamina in order to sustain a relationship.
What I want is a liter of respect and a damn good listener
Respect and active listening are emphasized as critical aspects of a successful relationship.
Well if it means anything to you
The singer acknowledges that their desire for these qualities might be different from the norm.
Girl, I feel the same way you do
The singer assures their partner that they are on the same page about what's important in a relationship.
So let's let it marinate for about 365 days
Using a cooking metaphor, the artist proposes taking a year to let the relationship develop and strengthen.
Oh baby, listen girl
The song returns to the chorus, with the artist calling out to their partner.
Baby I need to feel it's blended to perfection
The artist wants the ingredients of their love to be perfectly balanced and harmonious.
Love is splendid
The singer affirms the beauty and joy of being in love.
In connection with old fashion remedies and recipes of love
Love is not just a modern concept, but something that people have been striving for and writing about for centuries.
And sugar, won't matter what the friends in ?? eat
The singer dismisses the opinions of others when it comes to their love, implying that it is sweet enough on its own.
I'll be sippin' on every drop of the main ingredient
The singer is fully committed to their love and wants to savor every moment of it.
It's tasty love, yeah yeah
The song ends on a joyful and positive note, celebrating the sweetness and deliciousness of love.
[Chorus]
The chorus is repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of the listed ingredients.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANGIE STONE, CARVIN HAGGINS, FREDDIE HUBBARD, IVAN BARIAS, TAALIB JOHNSON
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@soundwave6218
"2 Quarts of Intelligence and a Gallon of Righteousness"
These Lyrics 🥰
Very Good Music❤️
@elementalbuttahfly8510
YES!
@shermanburnsjr.1116
Ain't No Muthafuckin' Question!!!!!!💯
@gabriellehanks6850
I forgot all about this hidden jam !!Shoulda been a single💯
@henrimn1326
2021 ! I’m 20 and I’m discovering this kind of music ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Old music was def different On God😭😭😭
@kimberlyking925
The was very ingenious. Old school meets New School ! Angie Stone and Musiq sampling a jazz piece called "RED CLAY," written by FREDDIE HUBBARD back in 1975 .. Love It !!
@Alyn08
Thank you for the background info!
@ernestmurphy8275
This track is special. It contains the vocal talents of 2 of the most prolific neo soul performers ever and all sprinkled over a sample that A TRIBE CALLED QUEST made a classic!!!! Perfect all the way around.
@kimberlyking925
Yes I agree, Angie Stone and Musiq are top 10 in the Neo Soul Genre. However the music sampled goes far beyond "A Tribe Called Quest", It is actually a jazz piece called "RED CLAY," written by FREDDIE HUBBARD back in 1975 .. The was very ingenious. Old school meets New School !
@iroznewr
@@kimberlyking925 you know your music girl!! While listening to a generated Spotify radio playlist, the song Red Clay came on by another artist. My brain went into overdrive — I heard this tune somewhere ... but where? 💥 go to Wikipedia— and learn the original is Freddie Hubbard’s. But it wasn’t his version that triggered my memories— after racking it, my brain‘s library posted Musiq Soulchild. 💥 go to YouTube 💥 here I am. Thanks for your comment. We need to know the origins of the music.