Bio
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”. According to the singer himself, via his September 18 concert at the Warfield in San Francisco, his fifth album On My Radio will be 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.
Poparatzi
Musiq Soulchild Lyrics
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We shouldn't end it like this
Can we just chill for awhile
Put your bags down, just try to hear me out
I know that recently we've been fussing and fighting
And I know that you're tired of me
But if you leave this is how I'll be
Picture me
[Chorus]
Picture me
Down and out, lost without you
Picture me
Broken hearted
And so lost and lonely
You don't want to go
As much as I want you stay
Cause I built my whole life around you
And I'm not just about to let it all slip away
And what about the tears that we've shared
And all the things that we said
We're they all just in vain
Girl if you bounce on me
What I used to be is just a memory
This is how I'll be
[Chorus]
I know that I fucked up alright
And I'm sorry, I'm really sorry
I mean but I got issues
You got issues, every body got issues
We're human ya mean
So what you want me to do about that
I mean cause
I can tell a bunch of lies
And make like everything is alright
But I know deep down inside that I'll be
Deceiving you and misleading you
And I don't want to so can we just try
Try this one last time
Let's give it one more chance
Before you say good-bye
Can you picture me girl
Not wanting to eat no more
Not wanting to sleep no more
Only want to be with you
Cause I need ya
I got to have you
The song "Poparatzi" by Musiq Soul Child is about a man who is trying to convince his girlfriend not to leave him. The lyrics express a sense of desperation as the man reflects on the good times they had and how much he needs her in his life. He asks her to give him one more chance to prove himself and to work through their issues together. He acknowledges his mistakes and admits that they both have issues, but he is willing to try and work on them for the sake of their relationship. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Picture me" as the man visualizes what his life would be like without his girlfriend, full of heartbreak and loneliness. The song ends with the man expressing his need for his girlfriend, saying that he cannot eat or sleep without her.
Overall, the lyrics of "Poparatzi" express a deep sense of longing and vulnerability. The singer of the song is begging his girlfriend not to leave him and is willing to do whatever it takes to make their relationship work. He acknowledges his mistakes and is willing to work on them, showing a level of maturity and self-awareness.
Line by Line Meaning
Before you go can we just talk a moment
Before you leave, can we simply have a conversation?
We shouldn't end it like this
It isn't fair for us to end things this way.
Can we just chill for awhile
Can we relax for a bit?
Put your bags down, just try to hear me out
Please listen to me before you start packing and leaving.
I know that recently we've been fussing and fighting
I acknowledge that we've been having disagreements and conflicts recently.
And I know that you're tired of me
I am aware that you are exhausted with me.
But if you leave this is how I'll be
If you exit, this is how I'll feel.
Picture me
Visualize me.
Picture me
Visualize me again.
Down and out, lost without you
Depressed and directionless without you.
Picture me
Visualize me once more.
Broken hearted
Emotionally devastated.
And so lost and lonely
Feeling incredibly alone and adrift.
You don't want to go
You do not want to leave.
As much as I want you stay
I want you to stay as much as you may desire to leave.
Cause I built my whole life around you
Because you represent the centerpiece of my existence.
And I'm not just about to let it all slip away
I am not ready to let it all go to waste.
And what about the tears that we've shared
What happens to all of the emotional outpourings that we've shared?
And all the things that we said
All of the things that we stated to one another.
We're they all just in vain
Were all of those things worthless?
Girl if you bounce on me
Lady, if you decide to leave me.
What I used to be is just a memory
What I used to be will only be a past recall.
This is how I'll be
This is how things will be for me.
I know that I fucked up alright
I understand that I messed up.
And I'm sorry, I'm really sorry
I regret and am apologizing for my actions.
I mean but I got issues
However, I have problems.
You got issues, every body got issues
You have problems, everybody has flaws.
We're human ya mean
We're all human, you know?
So what you want me to do about that
What action do you expect me to take?
I mean cause
I am trying to say that.
I can tell a bunch of lies
I could easily fabricate lies.
And make like everything is alright
And pretend everything is going well.
But I know deep down inside that I'll be
But I realize within myself that I'll be
Deceiving you and misleading you
Deceiving and leading you astray.
And I don't want to so can we just try
I don't desire to do that; so, could we try?
Try this one last time
Attempt this one final chance.
Let's give it one more chance
Let's try one final attempt.
Before you say good-bye
Before you bid a final farewell.
Can you picture me girl
Can you envision me, lady?
Not wanting to eat no more
Not interested in eating anymore.
Not wanting to sleep no more
Not wanting to sleep anymore.
Only want to be with you
My sole desire is to be with you.
Cause I need ya
Because I require you.
I got to have you
I must have you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IVAN BARIAS, CARVIN HAGGINS, TAALIB JOHNSON, YUSUF N RAHMAN, CHARLES WRIGHT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Shaquanna Watkins
"2020" anyone still listening... one of my favorite tracks ever #musiqsoulchild 🔥🔥🔥
Grande Golson
We still in there 21 going into 22
N.M
I love this track💕😍
N.M
2022 we still on that Musiq Soulchild tip💗
woodsville76
@Grande Golsonnow 22 going on 23 and still here 🙌🏻
Nacresha Billington
Now that Im grown and been through some shit, I can appreciate this song a little more.
I always loved Musiq Soulchild💕💕💕
Pure talent
Stephanie Abraham-Middleton
"You don't wanna go as much as I want you to stay." This line stirs something in me every time. This album is IMHO is his best work.
Dacypher
Stephanie Abraham-Middleton a
Stephanie Abraham-Middleton
I take it you agree Dacypher...
Keith Mallory
Stephanie Abraham-Middleton this here is a CLASSIC. From front to back.