After appearing in a school talent show in 1984, Patterson auditioned for the television show Kids Incorporated. Proving to be "a natural," he undoubtedly landed the part and was cast as "The Kid", remaining on the show for a number of years. Onward and upward, Patterson continued to evolve, gaining experience as a backup vocalist for several artists (including Kids co-star Martika). Following his vocal contributions on Colour Club's self-entitled album, as well as writing for other artists (his credits include Brandy's platinum Top 5 smash "Baby", and Tevin Campbell's hit "Back to the World"), Patterson signed with MCA Records. Collaborating with Keith Crouch and Jamey Jaz, among others, he released his own self-entitled debut in 1997.
Stirring rave reviews, the album launched Patterson into an even larger limelight (with the single "Where You Are" receiving widespread airplay on R&B radio). Patterson, soon after, developed global recognition, as well as a loyal following in the United States and abroad.
Patterson went to work, handcrafting his followup, Love in Stereo, with Jaz and new collaborators such as Van Hunt. When Love in Stereo was released in late 1999, its reviews topped those of its predecessor, slating Patterson as one, of few artists, whose vocal ability was classified as so "distinctive," he need not rely solely on the mainstream music market to gain his footing in the film and music industry, nor afford his music massive, worldwide, international appeal..
Although Patterson's path eventually diverged from MCA's, he remained indispensable amongst industry affiliates, continuing to perform live, working as a session singer, and contributing to both soundtracks (Brown Sugar) and compilation albums (Steve Harvey's Sign of Things to Come), while working on his next album.
After Hours, Patterson's third album, was released internationally early in 2004, again garnering positive reviews. Now, with the conception of his own label, the album released in the United States during late October 2004. Wine & Spirits followed in the Fall of 2007. Wine & Spirits, not only spoke to Patterson's consistency as a versatile, smooth-crooning performer, known for his scintillating, sultry provocative vocal style; but it also, signified, for Patterson, a career of longevity, divinely masterminded from his childhood endeavors to crossing the threshold as a multi-level, music mogul, independently signed, produced and operated. The project further evidenced Patterson's "musical muscularity," spawning itself in such diverse arrangements as the reflective lamentation of "Stars," to the smooth-jazz contours in one of the album's many "feel-good" hits, entitled "Feels Good," to Patterson's resident, high-frequency, timbres, echoing in the uptempo, "Higher Love," which, inevitably, served as the artist's professional and personal testimony of growth, triumph and spiritual ascension.
Patterson's next project, the highly anticipated CD, BLEUPHORIA, is scheduled to drop in the fall of 2010. It is expected to be nothing short of what Patterson's proud fanbase has always enjoyed from him: an astronomical, stellar work of art.
Cloud 9
Rahsaan Patterson Lyrics
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Dancing on clouds and getting high
With the cool breeze on my scalp blowing back times
That found me down
Come hither my child
Let's work it out
Right here and right now
I'm needing to be found
What's it all about
Boomshakalaka, Boomshakalaka...
Never baptized
Yes, that would be I staring in your eyes
Ready to take flight
No it's no try
Let's make it right
Before the clock strikes bringing the sunshine
Don't wanna hear no bad news
Don't wanna feel no damn blues
Let's get skin tight
All limbs intertwined
Feeling the good vibes
Loving a long time
All through the night
With no questions why
Sill blowed in my mind
Your riddle my rhyme
Boomshakalaka, Boomshakalaka...
Soaring on a cloud 9
Feeling everything's fine
Soaring on a cloud 9
Feeling everything's fine
Get it up now
There ain't gonna be no downtime
So baby get it up now
There ain't gonna be no downtime
So baby get it up
So baby get it up
So baby get it up
Boomshakalaka, Boomshakalaka...
Soaring on a cloud 9
Feeling everything's fine
Soaring on a cloud 9
Feeling everything's fine
Get it up now
There ain't gonna be no downtime
So baby get it up now
There ain't gonna be no downtime
So baby get it up
So baby get it up
So baby get it up
Boomshakalaka, Boomshakalaka...
The lyrics in Rahsaan Patterson's song "Cloud 9" capture a feeling of euphoria and being in the moment. From the opening lines, "I feel like dancing on clouds and getting high," it's clear that the song is about feeling good, and seeking out that feeling with someone else. The lyrics mention wanting to forget about any negative emotions and just enjoy the moment, saying "Don't wanna hear no bad news, don't wanna feel no damn blues." The chorus repeats the phrase "soaring on a cloud 9, feeling everything's fine," emphasizing this sense of happiness and freedom.
The song also speaks to a desire for intimacy and connection with someone else. The lines "Let's get skin tight, all limbs intertwined" suggest a physical closeness, but the song also acknowledges the emotional element of it, with lines like "your riddle my rhyme." The use of the phrase "Boomshakalaka" throughout the song adds an element of fun and playfulness, further emphasizing the joyful nature of the lyrics.
Overall, "Cloud 9" is a song about being in the moment, seeking out happiness and connection, and letting loose. It's a celebration of the simple pleasures in life, and an invitation to share those moments of joy with someone else.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel like Dancing on clouds and getting high
I'm feeling free and happy like I'm dancing on clouds and getting high.
With the cool breeze on my scalp blowing back times That found me down
The cool breeze on my head is blowing away memories of tough times.
Come hither my child Let's work it out Right here and right now I'm needing to be found Show me your style What's it all about
Let's move forward and put our troubles behind us, so show me what you got.
Never baptized Yes, that would be I staring in your eyes Ready to take flight No it's no try Let's make it right Before the clock strikes bringing the sunshine
I haven't been baptized and that's who I am. I'm ready to start fresh with you and make things right before the new day begins.
Don't wanna hear no bad news Don't wanna feel no damn blues
I don't want to hear any negativity or feel any negativity right now.
Let's get skin tight All limbs intertwined Feeling the good vibes Loving a long time All through the night With no questions why Sill blowed in my mind Your riddle my rhyme
Let's get close and feel the good energy, love each other all night, without worrying about anything else.
Soaring on a cloud 9 Feeling everything's fine
I feel so good and happy, like I'm on cloud nine.
Get it up now There ain't gonna be no downtime So baby get it up now There ain't gonna be no downtime So baby get it up So baby get it up So baby get it up
Let's keep the good feelings going and don't stop now.
Boomshakalaka, Boomshakalaka...
An expression of excitement and joy.
Contributed by Muhammad H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.