1) A Neo-Soul/Hip-Hop duo; 2) … Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists sharing this name:
1) A Neo-Soul/Hip-Hop duo; 2) An electronic artist from France
1) OSHUN is a Iya-sol (Neo-Soul/Hip-Hop) duo comprised of DMV natives Niambi Sala and Thandiwe, both 19. Their sisterhood was manifested in March 2013 when the two met as incoming freshmen at a scholarship orientation at NYU. After an instant connection, OSHUN made their debut at the orientationβs talent showcase in 2014.
Niambi Sala has been a vocalist and musician her entire life and was raised in a musical home. She moved to NYC to continue her career as a student at the Clive Davis Institute at NYU. Thandiwe came to NYU to study Journalism and Africana Studies. During her initial time in NYC, she dabbled in music production. At the end of their first semester, Thandi and Niambi decided to pursue their collaboration seriously.
The name OSHUN is homage to a Yoruba river deity (Osun) and her sisters (Yemoja and Oya) who all represent elements of femininity and womanhood. Since their debut EP βAFAHYEβ in March of 2014, OSHUN has amassed a fan base of over 10,000. OSHUN has gained attention from numerous publications, including Complex, Huffington Post, Okayplayer, Afropunk, Deli Magazine, Impose Magazine, Nu-Soul Mag and more, and have over 120K plays on SoundCloud, and 80K views on YouTube. OSHUN toured throughout the greater NYC area in 2014, and performed in major cities such as their home city Washington, DC and Philadelphia. βASASE YAAβ is their debut mixtape and was released to celebrate Earth Day.
Their goal is to share Oshun/JAH/LOVE/LIGHT βs peaceful omnipresence for the bigger purpose of empowering women, and all people, instilling confidence, cultural pride, and self-respect. This bigger purpose is within a re-emerging movement of cultural realignment, awareness, and creativity.
#ASASEYAA #NUBIANMAFIA #VTRAILS #SMARTKIDS #MINISTRYOFTRUTH
2) Oshun is an electronic project by ClΓ©ment based out of Lyon, France. Their latest album, Occult Interface was released in May of 2017.
"A tension force system enslaved by sound entities.
It's the layout of conflicting sound, contraction and reversal.
The interface connecting the visible to the invisible.
Night breath, breath of life."
#psywave #psytrance #darkpsy #downtempo #cinematic
Lifted
Oshun Lyrics
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activate our senses
inhale our wishes
exhale the bullshit
that comes w being
young Black & gifted
feeling Higher than
the ceiling dealing w
The cards we're given
Living in this state of fearless
if you're feeling this
let's get lifted
castaway malicious witches
engage our spirit
lavender the spliff
when you kiss it
The lyrics to Oshun's song "Lifted" encourage the listener to let go of the negative aspects of their identity and circumstances by getting "lifted." The term "lifted" is often used to describe being under the influence of drugs, but in this case, Oshun is using it metaphorically to describe a state of mind in which one is free and unburdened.
The rapper begins by urging the listener to activate their senses and inhale their wishes - this is a call to action to focus on what they want out of life and to take steps towards that goal. In the next line, Oshun exhorts the listener to exhale the bullshit that comes with being a young Black and gifted person - this could refer to the discrimination and negative stereotypes that are often associated with Blackness, but also to the pressure and expectations that come with being talented and successful.
The lyrics turn to a description of the feeling of being "lifted" - a sense of being higher than the ceiling, and dealing with the cards that life has dealt. The reference to a "state of fearless" implies that getting "lifted" is a way to overcome fear and insecurity.
Overall, the lyrics to "Lifted" are a message of empowerment, encouraging listeners to let go of their worries and embrace their true selves.
Line by Line Meaning
let's get lifted
Let's elevate ourselves to a higher consciousness and state of being.
activate our senses
Let's become aware of our surroundings and heighten our perception.
inhale our wishes
Let's bring in positive energy and manifest our desires.
exhale the bullshit
Let's release negative energy and let go of things that don't serve us.
that comes w being
young Black & gifted
Life can be challenging when you're young, black, and talented, but we're going to rise above it.
oh what a feeling
It's an incredible feeling to be lifted and empowered.
feeling Higher than
the ceiling dealing w
The cards we're given
It's possible to rise above our circumstances and overcome adversity.
Living in this state of fearless
We're living without fear and in a state of mental and emotional strength.
if you're feeling this
If you're resonating with these words and the message of empowerment, join us.
castaway malicious witches
Let's distance ourselves from people who bring negativity and toxicity into our lives.
engage our spirit
Let's connect with our soul and inner wisdom.
lavender the spliff
Add some calming and relaxing vibes to our experience.
when you kiss it
When we embrace this mindset and energy, it's like giving ourselves a loving kiss of acceptance and self-care.
Lyrics Β© CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Niambi Scott-Murray, Thandi Young
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