In 1998, she was cast as the lead in The Hot Mikado, a jazzy production based on Gilbert and Sullivan's opera. She also appeared in several Irish television shows, using the opportunity to be recognised as a singer.
At the age of 15, Mumba was discovered in a night club by Irish svengali Louis Walsh (manager of Boyzone and Westlife). Walsh was impressed by her talent and she was signed to Polydor Records, subsequently spending several months moving between Denmark, Sweden, England and Ireland, where she co-wrote and recorded her debut album, Gotta Tell You. She eventually dropped out of school to focus on her music career, citing that it was becoming a difficult task for her to stay in school and work on her music.
Mumba's first hit, Gotta Tell You, was released in 2000 and shot to the #1 spot on three Irish charts, later reaching #2 on the United Kingdom charts. She also scored American success with her debut single, peaking at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album stayed on the charts for a staggering 6 months and eventually certified Platinum for shipments of 1 million copies. Five more Top 10 hits followed in the UK and another top 50 hit in the US, leading some to call her the "black Britney Spears" of pop music, although she has rejected this title. To date, her album has sold over 4 million copies world-wide. Mumba was nominated for a 2002 Grammy award for her song Baby, Come Over (This is our night) in the 'best remixed recording, non-classical' category, but did not win.
In 2002, Mumba prepared to release her follow-up album, entitled Woman, but with the poor sales of the lead single, "I'm Right Here," in both the US and UK, she was dropped from her label and the album was cancelled.
In 2012, she married Charles Porter.
In 2006, she collaborated with Filipino artist Jay-R on a new song, "Just The Way You Are", which will be featured on his upcoming album, scheduled to be released later in the year. It was stated in an article in PC World magazine that Samantha is working on her follow up album with a new label. In October 2008, three new songs "Candyland", "Turn The Beat Up" and "Bad Boy" were posted on her MySpace and YouTube profiles. In a January 2009, Mumba suggested a new would be released in 2010. She also resumed her career as an actress. She will star in the Irish Horror film "Loftus Hall" due for release in October 2010.
I'm Right Here
Samantha Mumba Lyrics
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(bridge)
I'm looking 4 a guy to play the lead in my life I'm sure that in good time that i'll find my Mr Right
(chorus)
all of the men who are out there all my single ladys want to no where so put your hands up in the air and say I'm right here
repeat chorus x2
(bridge)
chorus x2
i want to know where (i want to know where)
could they be over there (could they be over there)
no man right here (no man right here)
i think there over there (could they be over there)
say i want to no where (say i want to no where)
i think there over here (i think there over here)
i know there here somewhere (i know there here somewhere)
i know that i come men are there
chorus x4
In this song, Samantha Mumba talks about her past experiences with relationships and how she's now looking for someone who ticks all the boxes of what she needs in a partner. She reflects on how in the past, she settled for guys she should never have dated because she didn't know what she was looking for. However, through her past relationships, she has come to know what she needs in a partner and is now looking for someone to play the lead in her life. She emphasizes the importance of having more than just looks and wanting someone with intelligence who can also be her best friend.
The chorus of the song is a call to all the single men out there and for single ladies to raise their hands and say, "I'm right here." It shows how Mumba is ready and willing to find the right person who she can build a lasting relationship with.
The overall message of the song is about not settling for less and being clear about what you want in a relationship to avoid ending up with someone you shouldn't be dating. It's about looking for someone who not only looks good, but who also understands and supports you.
Line by Line Meaning
bak in the day i did not no wot 2 look 4 in my new bo so i wud jus settle 4 guys i should never even of dated but now i no better because I've experienced all types of re-la-tion-ships now no wot i need so i shall jus keep my dreams are into real life with meeeeee yea
In the past, I didn't know what qualities to look for in a partner, so I settled for men who were not right for me. But with experience, I have learned what I need in a relationship and will hold onto my dreams.
I'm looking 4 a guy to play the lead in my life I'm sure that in good time that i'll find my Mr Right
I am searching for a man who can be the main character in my life and I believe that I will find my perfect match when the time is right.
all of the men who are out there all my single ladys want to no where so put your hands up in the air and say I'm right here
All the men out there, all the single ladies want to know where you are. If you feel like you could be the one, show yourself and say 'I'm right here.'
you've gotta have stlye beautiful smile weres that colone that drives women wild takes more than jus looks to get me shook if he catches my mind he'll have me hooked wen a guy with intelligents a perfect gentalmen to be more than a lover be more than my man a guy that could be my best frienddd
It takes more than just good looks to win me over. A man with style, a charming personality, intellect, and who can be more than just a lover or a partner, but also a best friend, is what I seek.
i want to know where (i want to know where)could they be over there (could they be over there)no man right here (no man right here) i think there over there (could they be over there)say i want to no where (say i want to no where) i think there over here (i think there over here) i know there here somewhere (i know there here somewhere) i know that i come men are there
I am still searching for the right man and can't seem to find him. I wonder if he is over there or over here? Maybe he is somewhere else. But I know there are good men out there and I won't give up.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: KANDI BURRUSS, KANDI L BURRUSS, MYRON AVANT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Marcusaurelius825
Before Beyoncé and Rihanna there was this classy Irish queen ❤ Europop euroRnB #Samantha Mumba
@MrErizi
Why dont they make this kinda music nowadays 😭😭😭😭😭😭 any 80's born person gets nostalgic listening to this... what a beautiful childhood we had
@conor-_C
why 80s this came out in 00s
@churroloverrr0015
@@conor-_C if you were born in the 80’s you were old enough to listen and have fun with this song in the 2000s
@nayhase
90s kid era mate
@mmxoxo7322
I was born in 1986 I was crazy about this tune❤
@annekalunn8339
@@mmxoxo7322 march 22 1986
@yusuphbuyobe8583
Remember those days 1994 today is 2024
@ropsmedia
It's 2023, a random local African man from Kenya 🇰🇪 remembers this jam. What a colabo. Damian did magic here.
@homeboy2449
From Kenya too bro,this jam is 🔥