Bio
Musiq Soulchild was born and raised in Philadelphia and grew up with his familyβincluding eight brothers and sister]. As a teenager, he began plans for a career in music. He released his debut album, ββAijuswanaseingββ (read: βI Just Want to Singβ), 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 βOrthodoxβ Barias and Carvin βRansumβ Haggins, then of the A Touch of Jazz production company headed by Jazzy Jeff, now of Karma Productions. The singles βJust Friends (Sunny)β, βLoveβ, and βGirl Next Doorβ 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, ββJuslisenββ (read: βJust Listenβ), as simply ββMusiqββ. He had continued urban and MTV2 success with its singles, βhalfcrazyβ and βdontchangeβ, 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 βBreak You Offβ, the first single from The Rootsβ ββPhrenologyββ album. Once again, its video got heavy play on MTV2 and VH1 Soul, as well as on MTV Jams. He also appeared in Santanaβs song βNothing at Allβ which is featured in his 2002 album ββShamanββ.
In 2003, the singles and videos βforthenightβ and βwhoknowsβ from his third LP, ββSoulstarββ. βforthenightβ was one of VH1 Soulβs most played videos of 2004, and also had a very successful run on American urban radio stations.
Recently, Musiq Soulchild (who has added the βSoulchildβ 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 Banksβs ββRotten Appleββ, Talib Kweli βEardrumβ, Black Ice βThe Death of Willie Lynchβ, pay tribute to Soul music legends Earth Wind and Fire and appear on the soundtrack βDaddyβs Little Girlsβ.
Musiq Soulchild released his debut album, Aijuswanaseing (I Just Want to Sing), in 2000, which included the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip Hop single, βJust Friends (Sunny)β. Musiqβs second single, βLoveβ, spent 22 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. Musiqβs sophomore album, 2002βs Juslisen (Just Listen), debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Charts and went platinum; βHalfcrazyβ and βDontchangeβ. In 2003, Musiq released his 3rd album, Soulstar. It included the singles βForthenightβ and βWhoknowsβ.
After a four year break and changing his management to Solqi Management and his record label to Atlantic Records, in 2007, Musiqβs released his fourth album Luvanmusiq (Love and Music) which included the singles βB.U.D.D.Y.β, βTeachmeβ, and βMakeyouhappyβ. 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, βRadioβ has posted on both Musiqβs 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 Banksβs album Rotten Apple, Talib Kweliβs Eardrum, The Rootsβs Phrenology (album), Black Iceβs The Death of Willie Lynch and pays tribute to soul music legends Earth Wind and Fire, appearing on the soundtrack to Tyler Perryβs movie Daddyβs 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 Perryβs later movie Why Did I Get Married?. He then recorded a remake of Arrested Developmentβs song βPeople Everydayβ with British rapper Estelle for the soundtrack to Tyler Perryβs Meet the Browns entitled βPeople Everyday (Metamorphosis Mix)β.
Outside of music, he has been featured in television and print ads for McDonaldβs, Nike, Inc., Coca-Cola, Levi Strauss & Co. and The Gap. He also made a special appearance in The CWβs #1 comedy The Game on Monday, October 29, 2007.
lullaby
Musiq Soulchild Lyrics
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To make your mind and your body relax
That can make you feel good, real good, yeah
And make you wanna keep callin' back 'cause
Love, the way I feel about you right now
Makes me wanna take you up to cloud nine 'cause
With all this love I gotta give, let me show you how
I can fill you with this love inside 'cause
[Chorus]
All I wanna do is spend the night with you
Put your mind at ease
Just like a lullaby, just like a lullaby
And, baby, if you just give me your trust
I'll shower you with love
Till you're fast asleep
Just like a lullaby, just like a lullaby
I can make your body (twinkle, twinkle)
And make your eyes glisten like (little stars)
Just looking at you, baby (oh, how I wish)
I can make you see how (beautiful you are)
'Cause, love, ain't nothin' more precious than when (no, no)
A woman and man come together as one
So take off your clothes and lay back
And let me hear you say that you're ready for this love
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
(Baby) baby, close your eyes
Let me hold you tight in these arms
And make you feel like you're tucked away
'Cause I'll keep you safe from harm
'Cause, baby, you know I got you (don't worry, baby)
'Cause all I wanna do...
[Chorus x 2]
The lyrics of Musiq Soulchild's "Lullaby" express the desire to create a space of comfort, trust, and intimacy with a partner. The singer wants to make something that can make his partner "relax" both mind and body, and fill her with love. He believes that there is nothing more "precious" than when two people come together as one. Through the song, he invites his partner to trust him, to take off her clothes, lay back, and let him show her how beautiful she is and fill her with his love. The song conveys a sense of tenderness, intimacy, and sensuality that is crafted to make his partner feel safe, loved, and cherished. The chorus, which repeats the lines, "All I wanna do is spend the night with you/ Put your mind at ease/ Just like a lullaby," highlights the importance of trust, intimacy, and safety in their relationship.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of a deep connection between the two, where words are not enough, but where actions, touch, and presence are essential. The lyrics reflect the importance of intimacy, tenderness, and closeness in building a strong and profound relationship. Through the lyrics, Musiq Soulchild invites us to celebrate the beauty of love and intimacy, and to appreciate the moments where we can let go of our guard, connect with another person, and feel safe and loved.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl, I feel like making something
I have an urge to create something special for you
To make your mind and your body relax
I want to help you unwind both physically and mentally
That can make you feel good, real good, yeah
This thing I'm making will bring you immense pleasure
And make you wanna keep callin' back 'cause
You'll enjoy it so much that you'll keep wanting more
Love, the way I feel about you right now
My emotions towards you are filled with love
Makes me wanna take you up to cloud nine 'cause
My love for you is so strong that I want to elevate you to a higher level of happiness
With all this love I gotta give, let me show you how
I have an abundance of love for you and want to demonstrate it
I can fill you with this love inside 'cause
I want to share my love with you and consume you with it
All I wanna do is spend the night with you
I desire to spend quality time with you for the entire night
Put your mind at ease
I want to help alleviate any worries or stress that you may have
Just like a lullaby, just like a lullaby
I want to provide comfort to you like a soothing lullaby
And, baby, if you just give me your trust
I need your assurance that you trust me
I'll shower you with love
If you trust me, I'll shower you with affection
Till you're fast asleep
My love will continue until you fall asleep
I can make your body (twinkle, twinkle)
I can make you shine and feel vibrant with my touch
And make your eyes glisten like (little stars)
You'll radiate with joy and happiness
Just looking at you, baby (oh, how I wish)
I find you incredibly attractive and wish to be close to you
I can make you see how (beautiful you are)
I want to show you just how gorgeous you are
Love, ain't nothin' more precious than when (no, no)
The bond between two people in love is the most valuable thing in the world
A woman and man come together as one
When a man and woman unite, they become a single entity
So take off your clothes and lay back
Relax and let yourself be vulnerable with me
And let me hear you say that you're ready for this love
I want to hear from you that you're open to accepting my love
Baby, close your eyes
I want you to close your eyes and surrender to me
Let me hold you tight in these arms
I'm going to embrace you tightly
And make you feel like you're tucked away
I want to provide a safe haven for you
'Cause I'll keep you safe from harm
I'll protect you from any danger or harm
'Cause, baby, you know I got you (don't worry, baby)
I want you to know that I'm here for you, so don't worry
Chorus x 2
Repetition of the chorus
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, CARLIN AMERICA INC, THE ADMINISTRATION MP, INC.
Written by: CARVIN HAGGINS, IVAN BARIS, LAB RATZ, TAALIB JOHNSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Antoinette Greene
One of many of my favorite song by Musiq Soulchild β€οΈ
Joy Claborn
Yeah same here β₯οΈ
HtownStallion86π
Will always be one of my all time favs!...ππππ€πΎ
MsDreamscaper
Musiq Soulchild is fabulous and underrated.
Rodney Mackey
Yep very true. One of my favorite singers!
Alexis Bell
Swear. Did he just stop singing altogether?
Dawn Marie
MsDreamscaper that man is so gifted, and should've been on top so much longer
Flower OfLove
You know!
k1dspkk1ds
i absolutely just love musiqs style and his love for music and when he sings he sings the lyrics with all his heart, and thats what makes his music so amazing to me, and it makes me proud to have grown up with his type of music, because he taught me how to treat women and others, with respect and love and care.
1985MCCOY25
JUST NOW HEARING THIS SONG AND NOW I CAN'T STOP PLAYING IT IT'S A BEAUTIFUL SONG IT GIVES ME BUTTERFLIES LOL