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.
That's The Way
Rahsaan Patterson Lyrics
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I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh.
That's the way, uh-huh uh-huh,
I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh.
That's the way, uh-huh uh-huh,
I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh.
That's the way, uh-huh uh-huh,
I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh.
When you take me by the hand,
Tell me I'm your loving man,
When you give me all your love,
And do it the very best you can,
Oh, that's the way, uh-huh uh-huh,
I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh.
That's the way, uh-huh uh-huh,
I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh.
That's the way, uh-huh uh-huh,
I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh.
That's the way, uh-huh uh-huh,
I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh.
When I get to be in your arms,
When we're all all alone,
When you whisper sweet in my ear,
When you turn, turn me on,
Oh, that's the way, uh-huh uh-huh,
I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh.
That's the way, uh-huh uh-huh,
I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh.
That's the way, uh-huh uh-huh,
I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh.
That's the way, uh-huh uh-huh,
I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh.
The lyrics of Rahsaan Patterson's "That's The Way" express a simple and straightforward sentiment - the singer likes things the way they are when he is with his lover. The repetition of the phrase "that's the way, uh-huh uh-huh, I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh" throughout the song reinforces this idea. When the singer is with his lover and she takes him by the hand or whispers sweet things in his ear, he feels complete and satisfied. The emphasis is on the simple moments of connection and tenderness, rather than on grand gestures or material things.
The song is very much rooted in the 1970s, both in terms of its musical style (which is reminiscent of disco) and its lyrics (which touch on themes of love and sexuality that were common in pop music of that era). However, the song also has a timeless quality to it, thanks in part to Rahsaan Patterson's smooth and soulful vocals. Ultimately, "That's The Way" is a feel-good song that celebrates the small moments of joy and connection that make life worth living.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, that's the way, uh-huh uh-huh,
Expressing satisfaction and agreement with current situation
I like it, uh-huh, uh-huh.
I am happy with the situation as it is
When you take me by the hand,
When you show me affection
Tell me I'm your loving man,
Expressing love and commitment
When you give me all your love,
Receiving love and affection from partner
And do it the very best you can,
Giving the best effort to show love and affection
When I get to be in your arms,
Expressing desire to be physically close with partner
When we're all all alone,
Being in a private and intimate setting
When you whisper sweet in my ear,
Expressing love and affection through words
When you turn, turn me on,
Being sexually attracted to partner and aroused by them
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HARRY CASEY, HARRY WAYNE CASEY, RICHARD FINCH, RICHARD RAYMOND FINCH, ANGEL VALENTINE, JERMAINE FORDE, John Zazueta, Thomas Philip
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AMAZING SONG WE LOVE YOU HERE IN BRAZIL MAN..!!!