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.
Crazy
Rahsaan Patterson Lyrics
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Wouldn't seen around the butterflies time we up
Turn me on like you
Is get ..galaxies to let you down to land upon the surface of your ..
Cucu cucu
Tell me crazy crazy crazy crazy crazy crazy crazy baby
I'm loving crazy crazy crazy crazy crazy baby
..do it like a .. we can ..
..and emotion waiting on your prize
In the sights of an enemy done the job of ..
I'm lost in the song and play the .. every notes hands on you
So ooh
I wanna love crazy crazy crazy crazy baby baby
Wanna love cucu cucu
I wanna love crazy crazy crazy crazy baby baby
Give us .. and I won't let go
Give us .. and I won't let go
Cucu cucu
I wanna love crazy crazy crazy crazy baby baby
Ooh ooh
Give us .. and I won't let go
Give us .. and I won't let go
These lyrics from Rahsaan Patterson's song "Crazy" depict a sense of being swept away by intense and passionate love. The first line suggests that the singer is so infatuated with their partner that they lose track of time and don't even notice when they are stuck in traffic. The subsequent lines build upon this theme of being caught up in the moment, as the singer expresses their desire to fully give themselves over to their lover and be consumed by the intensity of their feelings.
The lines "turn me on like you / is get .. galaxies to let you down to land upon the surface of your" suggest a sense of being transported beyond the ordinary, to a realm where anything is possible and the universe is at your fingertips. The repetition of "crazy" throughout the chorus reinforces this feeling of being swept away by strong emotions.
The verse that follows portrays the singer as being completely lost in the moment and overwhelmed by their feelings. They describe themselves as "playing the notes every hands on you" and "lost in the song", further emphasizing the theme of being swept away by passion.
Overall, the lyrics of "Crazy" paint a picture of a love that is all-consuming and intoxicating, one that sweeps the singer off their feet and transports them to a realm beyond the ordinary.
Line by Line Meaning
But a .. in traffic say ain't got ..
Despite being stuck in traffic and having no time, you claim that you don't want to be seen around someone who has just experienced a significant life event and is happy like the butterflies.
Wouldn't seen around the butterflies time we up
I wouldn't want to be around you when you're happy and content (represented as butterflies) because I am feeling down and don't want to bring you down with me.
Turn me on like you
You ignite a fire within me that makes me feel alive and passionate like you do.
Is get ..galaxies to let you down to land upon the surface of your ..
It's as if you have the ability to defy gravity, travel to far away galaxies and still come back down to earth and be grounded on the surface of the planet because of your strength and resilience.
Cucu cucu
This is a sound that represents the internal struggle within the singer that is hard to put into words.
Tell me crazy crazy crazy crazy crazy crazy crazy baby
Ask me what I want and it's a passionate and crazy kind of love that I desire from you, which might seem absurd and unreasonable but that's the way I feel.
I'm loving crazy crazy crazy crazy crazy baby
I am deeply in love with you to the point where it might seem crazy to outsiders, but to me it makes perfect sense.
..do it like a .. we can ..
We have chemistry and connection that makes everything else fade away as we focus on each other like we're the only two people in the world.
..and emotion waiting on your prize
I am eagerly anticipating the moment when you reciprocate my feelings and give me the gift of your love and attention.
In the sights of an enemy done the job of ..
The singer feels like they are under attack by some outside force and that their relationship is being threatened by forces that they don't fully understand or control.
I'm lost in the song and play the .. every notes hands on you
Music is a metaphor for the intense emotional experience they are having, and they feel like they are caught up in the rhythm and melody of their love for the other person.
So ooh
An expression of the intense emotion they are feeling in the moment.
I wanna love crazy crazy crazy crazy baby baby
The singer explicitly states that they crave an intense, passionate love that might seem excessive or extreme to others but is exactly what they want.
Give us .. and I won't let go
Please give me your attention and devotion and I promise to hold onto it tightly and never let go.
Cucu cucu
Another instance of the sound that represents the unexplainable internal struggle within the singer.
Ooh ooh
An expression of intense emotion to close out the song.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DURRELL BABBS, KEVIN N MCCALL, KRISTINA N STEPHENS
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Markus L.
They KILLED this!!! Shanice smile lights up the stage every time.. Does anyone know the names of the back ground singers? they killed it too!!!! Cant stop watching.!!!
Antoinette McCrory
Trina Broussard , Jason Morales. I don't know the othe female
Pj Jones
Whoever posted this live concert, bravo, and kudos? This is awesome, I've watched it 100 times.
Roberto Gomez
I see why you watched this awesome performance, Rahsaan and Shanice is hot! Two top talents giving a good show for their fans!
Bringing People 2 People
lol me too
Maderian Johnson
Ayyyyeeee! This performance is "STRAIGHT FIRE"! NOTE: Rahsaan & Shanice vocals are "Amazing" & the band is "Dynamic"!!! 👑💪🔥🎶☺😃❤
Reg S
Two highly overlooked incredible talents
Mayor Cooley
I was in the house for this show and Shanice is amazing and Rahsaan sings well with like NO effort. Voice just comes out
Belinda Barrett
Shanice did her thang and Rahsaan always kills it with his vocals
Jo Rhodes
I've been a fan of Rahsaan for many years. So many people have no idea who he is. His talent is soooo great more to people need to be aware of this vocal god. One of the best to ever do it. And Shanice......what more can I say about my girl. Talent