1) A 'downtempo' / 'trip-hop' group, consisting of Andy Caldwell (keyboards), Gabriel Rene (keyboards), Mei-Lwun Yee (turntables) & Gina Rene (vocals). They have released a string of house / drum and bass classics, including "Tenderly" & "Lovely." Featuring remix work by Kevin Yost, Johnny Fiasco & Acetate - these 12"s have brought Soulstice into clubs worldwide, on the playlists of notable artists, such as Rainer Trüby, DJ Garth, Mark Farina & Q-Burns Abstract Message. Stateside, their debut album "Illusion" has garnered radio support, from Jason Bentley & Kevin Lincoln, making Soulstice one of KCRW's most requested artists.
In 1989 Gabriel and Mei-Lwun were working on a hip-hop track in the Rene family studio. "The track was cool," says Gabriel, "but Mei-Lwun and I couldn't rap." They asked little sister Gina to give it a try, and the rest is history. It wasn't till some time later that Soulstice finally materialized after collaboration between Andy and Gabriel in 1995. "I knew the first time I worked on a track with Gabe that this was right. Making music with my brother was where I was supposed to be. The chemistry between all of us was so obvious and it was such a natural high whenever we'd get together." reflects Gina.
Approaching production from a collaborative standpoint, Soulstice often developed many of the sounds and ideas they used from the freestyle sessions they originally became known for. Soulstice continued to refine their sound with emotive song writing and detailed arrangements. From playing to a few hundred people at 111 Minna St to playing sold out shows at the 1200 capacity historic Fillmore Theatre, SF, Soulstice have come a long way in their musical journey. "We live and breathe our music, everything comes from us. The song is king, it's all about the lyrics." says Andy. "Like a lyrical journal, I lay out my experiences and melodies to connect to the present in our music. I get the feeling that the whole band's lyrical ability to be so honest about the struggle of growing into adulthood really brings the listener in." describes Gina.
The debut album "Illusion" is a true collective work of art. Five years in the making, Soulstice emerge as the driving force behind putting the music back into electronica. "Using the electronic medium does not mean that the music can't be organic," explains Andy, "there is more to electronic music than beats and samples." As an American band in a widely European genre of dance music, Soulstice are pioneering the stateside convergence in the sophistication of electronic music. "The creative process that drives Soulstice, now 5 years later, is more disciplinary. Songwriting is the main focus and we have input where it used to be me writing the majority of lyrics/melodies. It's exciting to open up the arena, for example, Mei-Lwun shares his poetic skills or I'd suggest a break beat." says Gina.
With headlining the Sounds of Om World Tour beginning in March, releasing a number of extremely sought after remixes, Gina's voice blessing numerous 12" singles throughout the Om family, and smoking DJ club nights with Gabriel, Mei-Lwun, and Andy, the sky is the limit for Soulstice. "Music is everything. It's like my love, my life partner. It's also about healing; it's therapy. I love it and I know it's healing other people." explains Gina. Soulstice's debut album "Illusion" on San Francisco's OM Records hits streets April 24, 2001.
2) The extraordinary MC Soulstice To say that SoulStice spits knowledge would be an understatement; after all, he does have a Masters Degree in Electrical Computer Engineering and holds down a position with the Department of Defensive. Yet, SoulStice reiterates that his day job affords him the opportunity to pursue his true passion in life - Hiphop! Ten years of grind, development and immersion culminated in the fall of 2003 for SoulStice with the release of, The Melody, a piano-laden banger that introduced SoulStice to the world. The Melody quickly climbed up the club and college radio charts, hitting number 1 and proving that SoulStice was an artist to watch. The most recent double-single, Always / The Quickening hit the streets in early 2005 and culminated in another number one chart position, spending 14 weeks on the club and college radio charts, earning modest BDS-recorded commercial radio spins and critical acclaim in the US and overseas. Sharing the stage with artists as diverse as John Legend and Wu-Tang Clan has set the proper foundation for SoulStice to shine and lead by the soulful production of Oddisee (who has worked with J-Live, Jazzy Jeff, Talib Kweli), SoulStice documents his long and winding journey from the windy city of Chicago to the nations capitol of Washington, DC, fusing the signature Chicago funk and groove based sound with the thump of classic East Coast boom bap over the course of his 14-track debut North By Northwest.
3) "This '90s hardcore band had everything going for them; they were from syracuse, had the same drummer that displayed his amazing skills in Green Rage, Guav the straight edge weapon did their logo, and Joel Jordan did their 7" layout." - coregasm
4) A vibrant and eclectic student-organized a cappella ensemble at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. They arrange, choreograph and perform popular songs and old favourites in a number of styles, including pop, indie and jazz. The repertoire changes from year to year and members are always encouraged to arrange new songs. Some of their latest additions include “Love Song” by Sara Bareilles, “Going, Going, Gone” by Stars, “Woods” by Bon Iver and “Sea Lion Woman” by Feist.
Colour
Soulstice Lyrics
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It doesn't matter where you are
I want to wash up on your shore
More beauty then I've seen before no secret lover
Will ever take the place of you
Color me blue
As you
I want to see you yesterday
The little things in your way
It's in your eyes I realize
The parallels of our disguise
No single other
Can understand my point of view
Color me blue
As you
Color me blue
As you
With you now I've come to find
That my love for you was blind
Was it the depths of your sea
That pulled me from you
Or you from me
I want to see you yesterday
The little things in your way
Your happiness and sorrow too
They only come in shades of blue
But no other color
Could give off quite a hue
Color me blue
As you
Color me blue
As you
Color me blue
As you
Color me blue
The lyrics to Soulstice's song "Colour" express a deep desire to be with someone that the singer is presently alone with. The location of the person does not matter as long as they are together. The singer wants to experience the beauty of the person they are with as they share a deep connection. The lyrics suggest that no other lover could fill the void of this special person, and they want to be colored by the person's essence. The shades of blue represent the depth of their love and emotions as they navigate the twists and turns of their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm alone with you so far
Despite being together with someone, an individual still feels alone and distant.
It doesn't matter where you are
The physical distance between two people is not as important as the emotional connection they share.
I want to wash up on your shore
The person wants to be embraced by the safety and comfort of their loved one's arms.
More beauty then I've seen before no secret lover
The beauty of the loved one surpasses any other previous attraction in the past.
Will ever take the place of you
No other love interest or attraction can replace the bond and connection shared with the current lover.
Color me blue
The individual wants to immerse themselves in their lover's emotions and feelings.
As you
The individual wants to feel and empathize with the same emotions as their lover.
I want to see you yesterday
The desire to relive and experience past memories and moments with their partner.
The little things in your way
The unique traits and habits of their partner that make them stand out and become endearing.
It's in your eyes I realize
One's partner's eyes reflect their true emotions and feelings which confirms the strength of their bond.
The parallels of our disguise
The shared similarities and traits between the two individuals that are kept hidden and undisclosed to the world.
No single other
No one else, except for the loved one, can understand or empathize with their emotions and connection.
Can understand my point of view
The person feels that their emotions, feelings, and connection are unique and cannot be understood by others.
Your happiness and sorrow too
The loved one's emotions, both positive and negative, strongly impact the individual.
They only come in shades of blue
The loved one's emotions only affect the individual in a profound and deep blue color.
But no other color
Even if the individual was to experience different emotions with someone else, they will not be as profound and valuable as shared with the loved one.
Could give off quite a hue
The bond and connection with the loved one gives off its own unique and strong color and aura.
As you
The individual wants to fully immerse themselves in the loved one's emotions and feelings as they empathize and bond.
With you now I've come to find
Over time, the individual has come to realize the depth and strength of their love for their partner.
That my love for you was blind
The person's love for their partner was strong and profound, but they were initially blinded by their own emotions and desire for a deep connection.
Was it the depths of your sea
The individual wonders if the depth and strength of their bond with their partner was based on their partner's emotions and feelings or their own.
That pulled me from you
The person questions the reasons why they were initially distant from their partner and how they managed to overcome doubts and distance.
Or you from me
The individual wonders if the distance was mutual and whether they both felt distant and disconnected.
Color me blue
The person again emphasizes their desire to share and experience their partner's emotions and feelings.
As you
They want to fully empathize with their partner and share their emotions and feelings as they bond and connect deeply.
Color me blue
They further reinforce their willingness to share and immerse themselves in their loved one's profound emotions and feelings.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW LAWRENCE CALDWELL, GABRIEL RENE, GINA RENE, MEI LWUN YEE
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