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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 orientation’s 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 “AFAHYE” 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. “ASASE YAA” is their debut mixtape and was released to celebrate Earth Day.
Their goal is to share Oshun/JAH/LOVE/LIGHT ‘s 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 Clément 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
Welcome
Oshun Lyrics
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Welcome to the center of the earth
The ethers that birthed you
As above, so below you
You dig?
NIAMBI
i transform into greatness
spittin Psalms from my spaceship
w an aura that's ancient
restoring order
destroy the borders
through the portals
of the shrines and altars
we the daughters that you prayed for
Sweet & sour
& my Mama whip that same sauce
heat from the same source
flow w that same force
carry that same torch
I enforce the same laws
Aye, we universal
Creator said to bee
And keep my soul up out the circus
Fulfill my purpose w ease
Keep it sweet
Focus on my peace
always greet the family
THANDI
welcome it’s great to make your acquaintance
Duckin ay gents like Keanu in the Matrix
this the initiation,
rebuilding the real and blatant,
returning what’s lost and taken,
whipping honey in the basement
*space water break*
HOOK
we the bitter and the sweet
journey through the galaxy
loving life we love & light
the fiercest weapon on the street
the new goddess on the block
space age shorties
swangin crystals from our Locs
we the bitter and the sweet
journey through the galaxy
loving life we love & light
the fiercest weapon on the street
& you know that this a bop
Futuristic slayers
aiming lasers at the ops
THANDI
thank goddess we landed
time to take over the planet
this the shift that we been planning
demons shook + start to panic
we dem black gold bandits
expanding what mama planted
in the stream of protection
& divine intervention
on a mission
NIAMBI
Listen, this a stick up, stick up
Recalibrate prepare for liftoff
coming from the land of sweet
in the 10th dimension
a vessel for god
& you know that's my mom
give thankhs to Ma’at
HOOK
we the bitter and the sweet
journey through the galaxy
loving life we love & light
the fiercest weapon on the street
the new goddess on the block
space age shorties
swangin crystals from our Locs
we the bitter and the sweet
journey through the galaxy
loving life we love & light
the fiercest weapon on the street
& you know that this a bop
Futuristic slayers
aiming lasers at the ops
we the bitter and the sweet
journey through the galaxy
loving life we love & light
the fiercest weapon on the street
the new goddess on the block
space age shorties
swangin crystals from our Locs
for the bitter and the sweet
journey through the galaxy
loving life we love & light
the fiercest weapon on the street
the new goddess on the block
& my sol is hip hop
Flowed for everything I got
The song "Welcome" by Oshun is a powerful and empowering song that talks about the journey through life, from birth to the realization of one's purpose. The song begins by thanking the Creator for the opportunity to be alive and welcomes the listener to the center of the earth, where they were birthed from the ethers. The lyrics then explore the idea of "as above, so below," which means that everything that exists in the spiritual realm also exists in the physical realm.
The first verse is by Niambi and talks about the power of transformation. She raps that she can dissolve hate and transform it into greatness, spitting psalms from her spaceship with an aura that's ancient. She talks about restoring order and destroying borders, using portals of the shrines and altars to do so. Niambi refers to herself and her fellow Oshun members as the daughters that people prayed for. They are "sweet & sour," just like their Mama's sauce, carrying the same force and torch.
The second verse is by Thandi and denotes the initiation period. She talks about rebuilding what's real and returning what's lost and taken. Thandi honors the goddess and expresses gratitude for the opportunity to make acquaintance with the listener. This verse includes a reference to Keanu Reeves in the Matrix, and she talks about whipping honey in the basement. Thandi then refers to Oshun's journey as a journey through the galaxy, loving life and being the fiercest weapon on the street.
Overall, the lyrics of "Welcome" celebrate life, love, and empowerment. The song is full of metaphysical and spiritual references that speak to Oshun's unique blend of Afro-futurism and traditional Yoruba religion. The song is an excellent example of Oshun's unique musical style and lyrical themes.
Line by Line Meaning
Creator thank you
Expressing gratitude to the divine Creator
Welcome to the center of the earth
Acknowledging the importance of being grounded and rooted in the earth's energy
The ethers that birthed you
Referring to the spiritual realm where the soul originates
As above, so below you
What happens on the spiritual plane reflects on the physical plane
You dig?
Asking if the listener understands and connects with the message
Dissolve in your hate
Letting go of negative emotions that can hinder growth and transformation
I transform into greatness
Rising above the challenges and becoming a better version of oneself
Spittin Psalms from my spaceship
Using music as a medium to communicate and spread positive messages
W an aura that's ancient
Referring to the spiritual wisdom and divine energy that flows through them
Restoring order
Contributing to the healing and positive transformation of society
Destroy the borders
Breaking down barriers that divide people and prevent unity
Through the portals of the shrines and altars
Accessing the spiritual realm through prayer and meditation
We the daughters that you prayed for
Referring to powerful women who are agents of change and embodiment of divine feminine energy
Sweet & sour & my Mama whip that same sauce
Referring to the duality of life and the role of powerful women, such as their mothers, in shaping them
Heat from the same source
Acknowledging the interconnectivity of all beings and energy in the universe
Flow w that same force
Moving with the natural flow of the universe and the energy that drives it
Carry that same torch
Continuing the legacy of those who came before and contributed to positive change
I enforce the same laws
Upholding the principles of love, justice, and equality
Aye, we universal
Acknowledging the interconnectedness and unity of all beings
Creator said to be
Referring to the belief that every human is created with divine purpose and potential
And keep my soul up out the circus
Striving to maintain spiritual balance and purpose in a chaotic world
Fulfill my purpose w ease
Living a life that aligns with one's divine purpose and experiencing success with ease
Keep it sweet
Maintaining a positive and loving attitude towards life
Focus on my peace
Prioritizing inner peace and emotional well-being
Always greet the family
Emphasizing the importance of treating others with love, respect, and kindness
Duckin ay gents like Keanu in the Matrix
Avoiding negative and harmful influences in life
This the initiation
Referring to the beginning of a journey of self-improvement and spiritual growth
Rebuilding the real and blatant
Creating a more just and equitable society by exposing and challenging systemic problems
Returning what’s lost and taken
Working towards restoring justice and reclaiming what rightfully belongs to marginalized communities
Whipping honey in the basement
Metaphorically using sweetness and positivity to uplift and transform
We the bitter and the sweet
Acknowledging the duality of life and the various experiences that shape us
Journey through the galaxy
Embarking on a spiritual journey of growth and exploration
Loving life we love & light
Embodying positivity and spreading love and light to others
The fiercest weapon on the street
Recognizing the power of love and positivity in overcoming negative influences and challenges in life
The new goddess on the block
Celebrating strong and powerful women who are agents of change and embody divine feminine energy
Space age shorties
Referring to the futuristic and innovative nature of their mission and message
Swangin crystals from our Locs
Incorporating spirituality and holistic practices into their daily lives
And you know that this a bop
Emphasizing the catchiness and appeal of their music
Futuristic slayers
Embodying a powerful and forward-thinking approach to change and transformation
Aiming lasers at the ops
Challenging and overcoming negative influences and obstacles in their path
Thank goddess we landed
Gratitude for finding their purpose and spiritual path
Time to take over the planet
Working towards positive change and creating a more just and equitable world
This the shift that we been planning
Acknowledging the long-term vision and planning that goes into creating change
Demons shook + start to panic
Challenging negative forces and disrupting the status quo
We dem black gold bandits
Celebrating their identity as powerful and valuable black women
Expanding what mama planted
Continuing the legacy and teachings of their ancestral mothers
In the stream of protection
Finding safety and strength in spiritual beliefs and practices
Divine intervention on a mission
Believing in a higher power that guides and supports their mission
Listen, this a stick up, stick up
Using their music and message to challenge negative influences and assert their power
Recalibrate prepare for liftoff
Emphasizing the importance of self-improvement and personal growth as a path to success
Coming from the land of sweet
Referencing their identity and cultural background
In the 10th dimension
Referring to a higher plane of existence and spiritual growth
A vessel for god
Believing in themselves as divine instruments and channels of positive change
Give thankhs to Ma’at
Acknowledging the importance of truth, justice, and balance in life
And my sol is hip hop
Using music as a means to express their spiritual and creative energy
Flowed for everything I got
Celebrating the hard work and effort that goes into creating music and contributing to positive change
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ALLEN YOUNG
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