Caspe and Nathanson met in the spring of 1998 when Caspe (keyboards) joined Nathanson (guitar) in the already existent and popular R&B/Funk/Soul cover band, Lippsmackadee.
During the two years in the band, Caspe & Nathanson forged a strong friendship and working relationship. They soon realised that they were musical counterparts and left Lippsmackadee to focus on their own original projects.
The first project they set out on was a 14 piece neo-soul band called Frodisi. The project was up and running for about 6 months. Caspe and Nathanson had pictured Frodisi becoming the hottest band in NYC, but the tough rehearsal schedule and large size of the band made it impossible to get off the ground. Caspe and Nathanson decided they needed a project where they would solely rely on each other. Out of that idea, New York based record label Solu Music was born.
Influenced by soul singers, jazz musicians, worldly beats, African rhythms, emotional songwriters, and underground DJ's, Caspe and Nathanson got into the studio and started coming up with ideas.
Solu Music made a huge impact on the house scene with their first release, "Fade" feat. Kimblee. "Fade" quickly caught the attention of DJ legend Francois K and was exclusively licensed by Wave Music. This deal put Solu Music on the global radar, and the immense success set the tone for all future Solu Music releases.
Fade, despite initially being an underground track, has hit the pop charts in many countries and continues to be a global floor filler to this day - an unusual feat for a funky house track. It's popularity amongst the commercial crowd was somewhat enhanced by a strong backing by DJ Pete Tong.
Solu Music has grown tremendously since the 2001 release of Fade. The licensing and purchasing of tracks to expand the Solu Music catalogue, producing and obtaining remixes for/from some of dance music's finest, and the signing of the sultry and soulful Kai Martin have helped Solu Music maintain and grow it's global audience.
Since then, Solu Music have released countless tracks, albums and remixes, as well as having performed countless live sets all over the world. "Affirmation" is probably their most notable album to date.
Solu Music was formed with one intention, to put out music that people feel, rather than just listen to. Music to move your mind, body, and soul. To date, every original Solu Music release has been written, arranged, and produced by Caspe and Nathanson.
Fade
Solu Music Lyrics
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Take my place, in my mind
Capture me, follow through
Validate, wanting you
Baby this seems so wrong
Baby this seems so right
Day after day, so long
Year, after year, after year
And now we're here
Never fade from my mind
Shower me and give me life
Never fade from my mind
Always there when I close my eyes
Hesitate pull me in
Breath on breath, skin on skin
Lovin' deep, fallin fast
All right here, yeah, let this last
Baby it's been so long
And it could be tonight
Hour after hour, so long
Day after day, so long
Year after year after year
And now we're here
Never fade from my mind
Shower me and give me life
Never fade from my mind
Always there when I close my eyes
(Give me life)
(Give me life)
And now we're here
Never fade from my mind
Shower me and give me life (give me love and give me life, yeah)
Never fade from my mind
Always there when I close my eyes (give me love and give me life)
The lyrics of Solu Music's "Fade" are a passionate plea from the singer to their lover to stay with them, to never fade from their thoughts and to always be there for them. The singer implores the listener to take their place in their mind, to follow through with their desires, and to validate their need for their lover. The words "Baby this seems so wrong, Baby this seems so right" suggest that the singer knows that their love may not necessarily be socially acceptable, but it feels right to them nonetheless.
As the song progresses, the phrase "hour after hour, so long, day after day, so long, year after year, after year, and now we're here" is repeated to emphasize the passage of time and the depth of the love that has stood the test of time. The singer describes their physical intimacy with the words "hesitate pull me in, breath on breath, skin on skin, lovin' deep, fallin fast" - again emphasizing the depth of their connection and the passion they feel for each other.
The song ends with the repeated phrase "never fade from my mind, shower me and give me life, always there when I close my eyes". These words communicate the importance of this person to the singer - that their love sustains them emotionally and spiritually.
In summary, Solu Music's "Fade" is a love song that explores the depth of the emotions felt between two people, and how love can sustain and beautify our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at me, stare inside
Please truly see me and understand me.
Take my place, in my mind
Empathize with me and see things from my perspective.
Capture me, follow through
Commit to me and follow through on your promises and actions.
Validate, wanting you
I feel validated when I am with you and truly want to be close to you.
Baby this seems so wrong
Our relationship may not fit within societal norms or expectations.
Baby this seems so right
Despite what others may think, being with you feels so right to me.
Hour after hour, so long
We've spent so much time together, and it feels like forever.
Day after day, so long
Our love has endured for a long time, and each day feels like a blessing.
Year, after year, after year
Our love has withstood the test of time and has only grown stronger over the years.
And now we're here
After all this time, we're still together and our love has brought us to a beautiful place.
Never fade from my mind
You are unforgettable and will always hold a special place in my heart and thoughts.
Shower me and give me life
Your love is like a shower, giving me life and making me feel renewed and alive.
Always there when I close my eyes
Even when we're not physically together, you are always present in my thoughts and dreams.
Hesitate pull me in
Even when we hesitate, our love pulls us closer together and draws us in.
Breath on breath, skin on skin
Our connection is intimate and physical, taking our breath away and bringing us closer together.
Lovin' deep, fallin fast
Our love is deep and passionate, and we're falling more and more in love with each passing day.
All right here, yeah, let this last
Our love is all that matters, and we want to cherish and savor every moment together.
Give me life
Please give me love and affection, breathing new life into our relationship.
And now we're here
After everything we've been through together, we're still together and our love is stronger than ever.
Give me love and give me life, yeah
I need your love and affection to keep our relationship strong and thriving.
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management
Written by: DANIEL S NATHANSON, HOWARD A CASPE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jonathanhodge6398
That era from 2004-2007 had some absolute bangers. Thanks for the memories. Take me back.π’
@Jack-ni4ft
What an absolute tune! Bring back this music someone please!!
@hyperjon3903
tune in to KISSTORY bro, they regularly play it!
@marksaunders6555
Technically someone has brought it back itβs on YouTube
@leahevehumphries
@@hyperjon3903 this is how I found this song, best radio station!!
@fancysophiaandvictoria
Just heard it at a night club for the first time in 15 years!!
@GoldPhoto
I can't believe they made hed kandi covers into a real music video, what a vibe
@bibonagy
Ive been looking for this song for yeeearrs and i finally found it by accident!!!
@eugeniogomes1503
Miss that type of music.
@Adrian_oS
Never gets old.. still listening to this . Beautiful women tooππ»