1. a Dutch singer/songwriter… Read Full Bio ↴There are four acts with the name Solo;
1. a Dutch singer/songwriter duo
2. an American hip-hop artist based in New York.
3. an American rhythm and blues/soul musical group.
4. a South African hip-hop artist based in Johannesburg.
1. The Dutch Solo started out as a duo: it was the band name used by Dutch singer/songwriter Michiel Flamman and his musical partner-in-crime, Simon Gitsels. The duo released two albums of melodic, melancholic songs on the esteemed Dutch indie label Excelsior Recordings: Songs 'n Sounds (2004) and Solopeople (2006). The latter album rather surprisingly spawned a Dutch top 20 hit single: Come Back To Me.
Flamman and Gitsels worked on the third Solo album (2008's Before We Part) together, but by the time it was released they had parted ways, rendering Solo a solo moniker for Flamman, who toured the Before We Part album on his own and announced that he would continue to work under the Solo moniker, but apparently there was a change of plan: the only Solo release since 2008 was a compilation album, entitled This Is Solo (2010).
Flamman moved to Berlin released an album under the moniker Unterwelten. In the years before working with Gitsels (in 2000, to be precise) Flamman also released an album as J Perkin.
In late 2022, Flamman and Gitsels surprisingly announced the return of the original Solo duo, starting with a live album entitled Solo Live, released on April Fools' Day of 2023. New studio material is said to be in the making.
2. SoLo (Pat Jamieson) who studied at Hofstra University - Hampstead, New York is now currently making a high boom in the music industry and as hyped on YouTube and is continuing his works with other 'underground' artists such as Miles Malcolm, Young Mel and Swagga Bob. His most popular song 'Movin' Out' featured Swagga Bob and Young Mel and managed to get 100K hits in around 8 months. Another song 'The News' hit 100K views. Now working on his new song 'Studio Therapy' he is planning on big things.
3. Eunique Mack, Darnell Chavis and Daniele Stokes performed on the streets of New York in the early 1990s. The production team of Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis overheard the guys and helped them get established. The bassist Robert Anderson joined the group to make them a quartet and the line-up that would be known as Solo. The group also had a fifth member named James Smith died before the group met Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. The group dedicated an interlude to him on their debut album.
The group recorded their self-titled debut album in Minneapolis and released it in 1995. Released on A&M Records, the album featured production by Jam & Lewis. The album scored several minor hits, with its biggest being "Heaven" and "Where Do U Want Me To Put It." The two tracks reached #7 and #8 on the R&B charts respectively. The album moved enough copies that by early 1996, it managed to go gold.
Because the group's solo album did well enough to go gold, the group was able to release a second album, 4 Bruthas and a Bass in 1998. The album had a small hit with "Touch Me" which reached #26 on the R&B charts. After Perspective Records folded shortly after the rest of the group decided to focus on other endeavors as members Eunique Mack and Darnell Chavis released solo albums. Also Darnell Chavis and Daniele Stokes formed a production company called DarDan Entertainent. After spending several years working on solo material Eunique Mack, Darnell Chavis, Daniele Stokes, and Robert Anderson have reunited and are working on a new Solo project coming in 2009.
Over the Country
Solo Lyrics
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Sky above and earth below
To oversee the country, just hold on
Here’s our house and the playground
A memory of things to come
Listen to me, when you think it’s gone
Tomorrow never knows
I’m far away and close
On your radio in a song that goes
We’re floating over waving hands
Slow rivers, flattest land
Hear what can be heard there on the ground
Bells are ringing, choirs singing
People bringing praise in churches
Listen to us, we believe in sound
Whatever comes of this
Tomorrow never knows
I’m far away and close
On your radio in a song that goes
Round and round
In cities and through towns
It all comes down to airwaves filled with sound
Whatever comes of this
Tomorrow never knows
I’m far away and close
On your radio in a song that goes
The lyrics of Solo's song "Over the Country" convey the idea of the vastness of the world and the ways in which we can connect with it. The repetition of "round and round and round we go" gives the impression of the earth spinning on its axis, and the mention of the sky above and the earth below highlights the enormity of the space we occupy. Yet despite this, there is a sense of connectedness: the idea that by holding on, we can "oversee the country" and gain a greater perspective on our place in the world. The lines "Whatever comes of this/Tomorrow never knows/I’m far away and close" suggest that although we cannot always predict what will happen in the future, our experiences are still part of a wider tapestry, and that we are both distant and near to one another in our individual journeys.
The song continues to explore the theme of connection, with mention of a "house and the playground" which represent memories of the past and hopes for the future. The line "Listen to me, when you think it’s gone" could refer to the idea that even when we feel alone or disconnected from the world, there are always ways to find a sense of meaning or purpose. The reference to "floating over waving hands/Slow rivers, flattest land" suggests a sense of detachment from the world, yet at the same time highlights the beauty that can be found in even the most mundane places. The mention of bells ringing and choirs singing in churches implies a shared sense of spirituality or belief, and the final line "It all comes down to airwaves filled with sound" reinforces the idea that through music and communication, we can all be connected to one another.
Line by Line Meaning
Round and round and round we go
We are constantly moving in circles.
Sky above and earth below
We are surrounded by the ever-present nature.
To oversee the country, just hold on
To have control over the country, we must hang on tightly.
Here’s our house and the playground
Herein lies the place where we work and play.
A memory of things to come
What we remember now is a foreshadowing of the future.
Listen to me, when you think it’s gone
Pay attention to my message when you feel like hope is lost.
Whatever comes of this
No matter what happens in the future.
Tomorrow never knows
We can never predict the future.
I’m far away and close
I can be both distant and near.
On your radio in a song that goes
You can hear me on the radio through my music.
We’re floating over waving hands
We are flying over people's upraised hands.
Slow rivers, flattest land
I see slow moving rivers and flat land below.
Hear what can be heard there on the ground
Listen to the unique sounds that come from the ground below.
Bells are ringing, choirs singing
I hear the sound of ringing church bells and joyful choirs singing.
People bringing praise in churches
Worshipers are expressing their praise inside of churches.
Listen to us, we believe in sound
Hear our message, we believe in the power of sound.
In cities and through towns
My message is heard throughout the urban and rural areas.
It all comes down to airwaves filled with sound
All of it boils down to sounds waves travelling through the air.
Contributed by Declan C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mia Kiceh
Fun and informative tutorial thank you. My favorites keep changing -
Roy Clark was a phenomenal guitarist.
Josh Turner hits those low notes. Dolly Parton is fun.
Kenny Rogers captivates my ear with his tales.
Brooks and Dunn yanks tears... just as;
Chris Young does with "Drowning"... then there's;
Darius Rucker that I can listen to for hours... LOL
The most helpful tip was chord tones.
This lesson is worth repeating - lots of great stuff!
Thanks for sharing your talents online. Blessings <3
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william tabua
Fantastic lesson for a beginner. I learned something which will improve my playing country music. Thanks.
JT Gilman
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fradoline
Not only did you explain it,you also showed us how to play it. Finally,the lesson I have been waiting for has arrived. Thank you very much for this. I don’t feel so lost anymore. All I need now is time to practice and I am sure to get better. Once again,thank you!
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Jay Redding
Time to practice is always the tricky part.
Manny Foglio
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James Profitt
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David LeGalley
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Geordie Lad
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Seamus Doran
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