Wilson was born on September 23, 1971, in Newark, New Jersey, the daughter of Bishop Nathaniel Simmons and Johnnie Mae Simmons, Bishop Simmons started Sounds of Praise Pentecostal Fellowship Ministries, Inc., and was the pastor of St. Paul's Church, yet he died in 1999. Her brother, Glenn, was supposed to take over the helm of the choir, but he died in 1992.[1][2] Her father asked her to take over and lead the church's choir, which she did, instead of pursuing an occupation in the cosmetology field.[1] She has another brother, Bishop Wayne Andre', and two sisters, Stacey and Takesha.
Her music career started in 2000, with the release of Girl Director by Interscope Records on October 3, 2000. This was her breakthrough release on the Billboard magazine, and the charts it placed on was Gospel Albums at No. 8, No. 50 on the R&B Albums chart, the Heatseekers Albums at No. 39, and at No. 22 upon the Christian Albums chart. She released, Good Life, on October 7, 2003, and this was with GospoCentric Records. The album placed on the Billboard magazine charts again, this time it peaked at No. 12 upon the Gospel Albums and R&B Albums at No. 83. Cross Rhythms magazine rated both of the album, and the first received a nine out of ten, while the second received only a five out of ten review.
Brother / Sister
Natalie Wilson & The S.O.P. Chorale Lyrics
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Some of my brothers can rap
Some of my brothers got stacks
Some of my brothers got scraps
Some of my brothers got mothers that left em for racks
Some of my brothers got pacts
Some of my brothers be traveling packs
Some of my brothers is strapped
Some of my brothers got tats
None of my brothers on crack
Some of my brothers is white
Some of my brothers is Black
Some of my brothers got colors they weave and they wear on they backs
Some of my brothers can act
Some of my brothers don't know how to act
Some of my sisters is hood
Some of my sisters is good
Some of my sisters got misters that wish that you would
Some of my sisters smoke woods
Some of my sisters is misunderstood
Some of my sisters can cook
Some of my sisters got niggas and they ain't no good
Some of my sisters do drugs
Some of my sisters like books
Some of my sisters on go
Some of my sisters is Christian and some are some hoes
Some of my sisters is grown
Some of my sisters got flows
Some of my sisters got hoes
Some of my sisters is young
Some of my sisters is old
Some of my sisters they really don’t know
That these niggas is ruthless please take don't take em home
Some of these sisters got dough
Some of my sisters get 10,000 likes on they post
Some of my sisters can roast
Some of my sisters be throwing them bows
One of my sisters is one of the bros
One of my sisters a goat
Some of my sisters get high when they low
Some of my sisters they drown in patron they can’t survive on they own
The lyrics of "Brother / Sister" by Natalie Wilson & The S.O.P. Chorale reflect on the diversity and struggles of the black community. The song highlights the different paths and lifestyles that some of the singer's siblings take, such as trapping, rapping, having money or leather scraps, having negligent mothers, being in groups, carrying guns, having tattoos, and dealing with addiction. The song emphasizes that despite their differences, the siblings are all connected and bound by their shared experience of fighting for freedom and survival in the face of adversity.
The second half of the song focuses on the singer's sisters, highlighting the variety of experiences and lifestyles among black women. Some sisters have relationships, smoke, cook, or read, while others struggle with addiction, have bad partners, or chase fame on social media. The song notes that some sisters face danger from men and need protection in a society where they are often undervalued and mistreated. The chorus warns that some sisters and brothers are too dangerous to be brought home.
Overall, "Brother / Sister" presents a complex and nuanced view of the black community's struggles and triumphs. The song acknowledges the diversity and complexity of black lives, highlighting the need for unity and solidarity in the face of oppression.
Line by Line Meaning
Some of my brothers can trap
Some of my brothers are involved in illegal activities such as drug dealing
Some of my brothers can rap
Some of my brothers have talent in music and can rap
Some of my brothers got stacks
Some of my brothers have a lot of money
Some of my brothers got scraps
Some of my brothers have to survive with very little
Some of my brothers got mothers that left em for racks
Some of my brothers have mothers who abandoned them for the pursuit of materialistic possessions
Some of my brothers got pacts
Some of my brothers have made promises to each other and have a commitment to stick together
Some of my brothers be traveling packs
Some of my brothers move around together in groups
Some of my brothers is strapped
Some of my brothers carry weapons for protection
One of my brothers got shot in the back
One of my brothers was a victim of gun violence
Some of my brothers got tats
Some of my brothers have tattoos
None of my brothers on crack
None of my brothers are addicted to crack cocaine
Some of my brothers is white
Some of my brothers are Caucasian
Some of my brothers is Black
Some of my brothers are African American
Some of my brothers got colors they weave and they wear on they backs
Some of my brothers wear clothing with certain colors or symbols that represent their affiliation with a certain group or gang
Some of my brothers can act
Some of my brothers have acting talent
Some of my brothers don't know how to act
Some of my brothers don't behave appropriately or don't know how to act in certain situations
Some of my sisters is hood
Some of my sisters come from impoverished or disadvantaged neighborhoods
Some of my sisters is good
Some of my sisters are upstanding citizens or morally good people
Some of my sisters got misters that wish that you would
Some of my sisters have partners or admirers who wish they could be with them
Some of my sisters smoke woods
Some of my sisters smoke blunts or cigars
Some of my sisters is misunderstood
Some of my sisters are not properly understood or are misinterpreted
Some of my sisters can cook
Some of my sisters have culinary skills
Some of my sisters got niggas and they ain't no good
Some of my sisters are in relationships with men who are not good people
Some of my sisters do drugs
Some of my sisters have drug addictions
Some of my sisters like books
Some of my sisters enjoy reading books
Some of my sisters on go
Some of my sisters are always on the move or busy
Some of my sisters is Christian and some are some hoes
Some of my sisters are devoted Christians and some engage in promiscuous behavior
Some of my sisters is grown
Some of my sisters are older or mature
Some of my sisters got flows
Some of my sisters have musical or artistic talent
Some of my sisters got hoes
Some of my sisters have garden equipment or tools
Some of my sisters is young
Some of my sisters are young or inexperienced
Some of my sisters is old
Some of my sisters are older
Some of my sisters they really don’t know
Some of my sisters are unsure about certain things
That these niggas is ruthless please take don't take em home
These men are dangerous and should not be brought home
Some of these sisters got dough
Some of my sisters have a lot of money
Some of my sisters get 10,000 likes on they post
Some of my sisters are popular on social media and receive many likes on their posts
Some of my sisters can roast
Some of my sisters have good comedic timing and can roast others humorously
Some of my sisters be throwing them bows
Some of my sisters physically fight with their fists
One of my sisters is one of the bros
One of my sisters is considered to be like one of the guys
One of my sisters a goat
One of my sisters is considered the greatest of all time
Some of my sisters get high when they low
Some of my sisters turn to drugs when they are feeling down
Some of my sisters they drown in patron they can’t survive on they own
Some of my sisters struggle with alcohol and can't function without it
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