Bio
Musiq Soulchild was born and raised in Philadelphia and grew up with his familyโincluding eight brothers and sister]. As a teenager, he began plans for a career in music. He released his debut album, โโAijuswanaseingโโ (read: โI Just Want to Singโ), 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 โOrthodoxโ Barias and Carvin โRansumโ Haggins, then of the A Touch of Jazz production company headed by Jazzy Jeff, now of Karma Productions. The singles โJust Friends (Sunny)โ, โLoveโ, and โGirl Next Doorโ 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, โโJuslisenโโ (read: โJust Listenโ), as simply โโMusiqโโ. He had continued urban and MTV2 success with its singles, โhalfcrazyโ and โdontchangeโ, 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 โBreak You Offโ, the first single from The Rootsโ โโPhrenologyโโ album. Once again, its video got heavy play on MTV2 and VH1 Soul, as well as on MTV Jams. He also appeared in Santanaโs song โNothing at Allโ which is featured in his 2002 album โโShamanโโ.
In 2003, the singles and videos โforthenightโ and โwhoknowsโ from his third LP, โโSoulstarโโ. โforthenightโ was one of VH1 Soulโs most played videos of 2004, and also had a very successful run on American urban radio stations.
Recently, Musiq Soulchild (who has added the โSoulchildโ 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 Banksโs โโRotten Appleโโ, Talib Kweli โEardrumโ, Black Ice โThe Death of Willie Lynchโ, pay tribute to Soul music legends Earth Wind and Fire and appear on the soundtrack โDaddyโs Little Girlsโ.
Musiq Soulchild released his debut album, Aijuswanaseing (I Just Want to Sing), in 2000, which included the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip Hop single, โJust Friends (Sunny)โ. Musiqโs second single, โLoveโ, spent 22 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. Musiqโs sophomore album, 2002โs Juslisen (Just Listen), debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Charts and went platinum; โHalfcrazyโ and โDontchangeโ. In 2003, Musiq released his 3rd album, Soulstar. It included the singles โForthenightโ and โWhoknowsโ.
After a four year break and changing his management to Solqi Management and his record label to Atlantic Records, in 2007, Musiqโs released his fourth album Luvanmusiq (Love and Music) which included the singles โB.U.D.D.Y.โ, โTeachmeโ, and โMakeyouhappyโ. 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, โRadioโ has posted on both Musiqโs 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 Banksโs album Rotten Apple, Talib Kweliโs Eardrum, The Rootsโs Phrenology (album), Black Iceโs The Death of Willie Lynch and pays tribute to soul music legends Earth Wind and Fire, appearing on the soundtrack to Tyler Perryโs movie Daddyโs 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 Perryโs later movie Why Did I Get Married?. He then recorded a remake of Arrested Developmentโs song โPeople Everydayโ with British rapper Estelle for the soundtrack to Tyler Perryโs Meet the Browns entitled โPeople Everyday (Metamorphosis Mix)โ.
Outside of music, he has been featured in television and print ads for McDonaldโs, Nike, Inc., Coca-Cola, Levi Strauss & Co. and The Gap. He also made a special appearance in The CWโs #1 comedy The Game on Monday, October 29, 2007.
Whoknows
Musiq Soulchild Lyrics
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It means more to me than just a night
That we share
So make sure that you're prepared
Baby and know that love is not just something to do
It's the moment that transcends
Our physical into a more spiritual level of understanding
And who knows
Somehow this night
Just might lead us into a place
Where our emotions can grow if we let them go
Cause who knows
What may happen
If we act on our attractions
And loose ourselves
Inside a world made for us
And no one else
Hey girl just let me love you
Now ain't no need to be afraid
Cause I'll be as gentle as it takes
To provide you with the right amount of
Pleasure and pain and I'll
Make sure that you feel alright
Even if it takes me all night
Cause the joy is all mine
When I know your satisfied
So lets keep giving all we got
[Chorus]
Listen, now I can see it in your eyes (yeah)
(I can handle whatever's on your mind)
That you want to baby just as bad as I do
(and girl I wanna give it to you)
Now if you can just set aside your fears
And just try to deal with what's going on with us right now
[Chorus]
Oh baby girl
Come on and let me love you
In "Whoknows," Musiq Soulchild sings about a romantic encounter that goes beyond just physical attraction. As he explains in the first verse, love is not just something to do; it's a transcendent force that can elevate the moment to a spiritual level of understanding. He urges his partner to be prepared for this deeper connection, and to let go of their emotions to see where the night may lead them. The chorus repeats the song's title, emphasizing the mystery and possibility of what might happen if they act on their attractions.
In the second verse, Musiq reassures his partner that there's no need to be afraid, as he will be gentle and attentive to her needs. He promises to provide the right balance of pleasure and pain, and goes as far as to say that his joy comes from her satisfaction. The bridge highlights his ability to read her body language, and his readiness to comfort her and give her what she desires.
Overall, "Whoknows" is a sensual yet thoughtful song that emphasizes the importance of emotional connection and communication in a romantic encounter. Musiq Soulchild's smooth vocals and soulful instrumentation lend a sense of intimacy and vulnerability to the track.
Line by Line Meaning
Now what we came here to do
The purpose of our meeting is more than just spending time together.
It means more to me than just a night that we share
This moment between us is important and has more value than just a one-night stand.
So make sure that you're prepared baby and know that love is not just something to do
Before we proceed, make sure you are ready for the intensity of our connection and understand that love is more than just physical activity.
It's the moment that transcends our physical into a more spiritual level of understanding
The moment we share goes deeper than the physical level and reaches into a more spiritual realm of connection.
And who knows somehow this night just might lead us into a place where our emotions can grow if we let them go
We don't know what will happen, but this night has the potential to help us grow emotionally if we allow ourselves to be vulnerable.
Cause who knows what may happen if we act on our attractions and lose ourselves inside a world made for us and no one else
If we act on our attraction and allow ourselves to fully engage with this moment, we may find a world that is exclusive to just us and our connection.
Now ain't no need to be afraid cause I'll be as gentle as it takes to provide you with the right amount of pleasure and pain and I'll make sure that you feel alright even if it takes me all night
Don't be afraid because I will be patient and provide you with the right balance of pleasure and pain, and I will make sure that you feel good, even if it takes a long time.
Cause the joy is all mine when I know your satisfied so lets keep giving all we got
I feel joy when I know that you are satisfied, so let's continue to give our all to each other.
Listen now I can see it in your eyes that you want to baby just as bad as I do (and girl I wanna give it to you)
I can tell that you want this just as much as I do, and I want to give it to you.
Now if you can just set aside your fears and just try to deal with what's going on with us right now
If you can let go of your fears and be present with me right now, we can fully experience this moment.
Oh baby girl, come on and let me love you
Let me fully love and connect with you in this moment, baby girl.
Lyrics ยฉ Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FRANK ROMANO, IVAN BARIAS, CARVIN HAGGINS, TAALIB JOHNSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Tasya Laurencia
Verse 1]
Now what we came here to do
It means more to me than just a night
That we'll share so make sure that you're prepared
Baby and know that love is not just something to do
It's the moment that transcends
Our physical into a more spiritual level of understanding
[Chorus]
And who knows somehow this night just might lead us
Into a place where our emotions can grow if we let them go
Cause who knows what may happen if we act on our attractions
And lose ourselves inside a world made for us and no one else
Hey girl just let me love you
[Verse 2]
Now ain't no need to be afraid
Cause I'll be as gentle as it takes
To provide you with the right amount of pleasure and pain
And I'll make sure that you feel alright
Even if it takes me all night cause the joy is all mine
Now when I know you're satisfied
So let's keep giving all we got
[Chorus]
Who knows somehow this night just might lead us
Into a place where our emotions can grow if we let them go
Cause who knows what may happen if we act on our attractions
And lose ourselves inside a world made for us and no one else
Hey girl just let me love you
[Bridge]
Listen, now I can see it in your eyes, yeah
That you want to baby just as bad as I do
And girl I wanna give it to you
Now if you can just set aside your fears
And just try to deal with
What's going on with us right now
[Chorus]
Who knows somehow this night just might lead us
Into a place where our emotions can grow if we let them go
Cause who knows what may happen if we act on our attractions
And lose ourselves inside a world made for us and no one else
Hey girl just let me love you
Cause who knows somehow this night just might lead us
Into a place where our emotions can grow if we let them go
Cause who knows what may happen if we act on our attractions
And lose ourselves inside a world made for us and no one else
Hey girl just let me love you
Just let me love you
Just let me love you
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(LYRICS)
Now what we came here to do
It means more to me than just a night
That we share
So make sure that you're prepared
Baby and know that love is not just something to do
It's the moment that transcends
Our physical into a more spiritual level of understanding
And who knows
Somehow this night
Just might lead us into a place
Where our emotions can grow if we let them go
Cause who knows
What may happen
If we act on our attractions
And loose ourselves
Inside a world made for us
And no one else
Hey girl just let me love you
Now ain't no need to be afraid
Cause I'll be as gentle as it takes
To provide you with the right amount of
Pleasure and pain and I'll
Make sure that you feel alright
Even if it takes me all night
Cause the joy is all mine
When I know your satisfied
So lets keep giving all we got
And who knows
Somehow this night
Just might lead us into a place
Where our emotions can grow if we let them go
Cause who knows
What may happen
If we act on our attractions
And loose ourselves
Inside a world made for us
And no one else
Hey girl just let me love you
Listen, now I can see it in your eyes (yeah)
(I can handle whatever's on your mind)
That you want to baby just as bad as I do
(and girl I wanna give it to you)
Now if you can just set aside your fears
And just try to deal with what's going on with us right now
And who knows
Somehow this night
Just might lead us into a place
Where our emotions can grow if we let them go
Cause who knows
What may happen
If we act on our attractions
And loose ourselves
Inside a world made for us
And no one else
Hey girl just let me love you
Oh baby girl
Come on and let me love you
rickjames21
This song. This song is the reason I am still single. I refuse to settle for something that doesnt make me feel like this.
Shawntel Pickron
@Ms. G Iโm not trying anything but Iโll Iโll try and make sure I I have some money to you and you my love you have a good friend thank love for all my heart thank heaven earth thank Jehovah bless me with your your thoughts on you my heart heart and soul is is beautiful with your heart thank Jehovah
A.F.E
@rickjames21 love ain't shit lol
rickjames21
@A.F.E Yeah dawg.. sadly this seems like a very unrealistic approach to life...
A.F.E
You still single huh? ๐
JuliusJohnson911yes๐ty
Friends - this love does exist when both persons are willing to be vulnerable so that intimacy is formed. Itโs takes two to have this but both must be โintoโ one another do that the attraction and passion helps support the intimacy. ๐๐๐๐donโt settle
AKgeorge
This song gives me chills!!! If you really listen to the words; it will really take you places.
Ariana Divan
Truly
Stefani Stewart
Yessss
LesWestLA
Seriously!