The group came up with the Heavies name after signing their first record contract, borrowing from a liner note on a James Brown single declaring the artist "Minister of New Super Heavy Funk". As The Brand New Heavies they gained a cult following in the London club scene and soon signed to Cooltempo as acid jazz replaced rare groove in clubs. The band issued a debut recording for Eddie Piller's Acid Jazz label in 1990 with Jay Ella Ruth as lead singer.
A single, "Got to Give", came out on Cooltempo before the Brand New Heavies signed to Acid Jazz Records and released Brand New Heavies to critical acclaim. The band signed to a division of Chrysalis Records in the UK, and American distribution was picked up by influential label Delicious Vinyl, and N'Dea Davenport (who had signed an artist development deal with Delicious Vinyl) joined the group. A revamped version of the first album with vocals by N'Dea Davenport was then released, and the singles "Dream Come True", "Never Stop" and "Stay This Way", all with Davenport on lead vocals, became hits on both sides of the Atlantic, with the latter becoming a music video directed by Douglas Gayeton that saw heavy rotation on MTV.
The group's appearance with MC Serch (formerly of 3rd Bass) and Q-Tip (of A Tribe Called Quest) at a performance in New York City, inspired the group to incorporate elements of hip hop music. Their next album was the critically acclaimed Heavy Rhyme Experience, Vol. 1, which included collaborations with Guru of Gang Starr and The Pharcyde, among others, but lacked any female vocals.
While under management by Colin Lester's and Ian McAndrew's Wildlife Entertainment, The Brand New Heavies released Brother Sister (1994) which was the last album for a while with N'Dea Davenport, who had left to complete her solo album (which she had put on hold to join the Heavies). The album spawned more singles, though one of them, a cover of Maria Muldaur's "Midnight at the Oasis", was popular only in the UK because it was not included in the US version of the album.
Siedah Garrett joined the group for their next album, Shelter (1997). It contained the minor hit, the Carole King-penned song "You've Got a Friend" that was originally made famous by James Taylor. Again, though, this song did not appear on the US version of the album. The album also contained the hit "Sometimes". The remix of "Sometimes" included the rap vocals of Q-Tip from Tribe.
The Brand New Heavies then released their greatest hits album, Trunk Funk - The Best of The Brand New Heavies (2000) with Carleen Anderson on vocals for some newly recorded songs, followed by the Japan only album We Won't Stop (2003) featuring a variety of vocalists and Allaboutthefunk (2004) featuring British singer Nicole Russo on vocals.
In April 2006, the Brand New Heavies reunited with N'Dea Davenport and former label Delicious Vinyl. A new album, Get Used to It was released on June 27 2006 via Starbucks and more traditional music retail outlets. The album was recorded in New York and London; and the lead single "I Don't Know Why (I Love You)" was issued in early May. The single was notable for being one of very few late releases to feature the trademarked "A Tom Moulton Mix", as the legendary disco pioneer had been asked to contribute mixes. Later that year, their song "Jump 'N' Move" was featured on the soundtrack for the 2006 computer animated feature film, Happy Feet, and the in-game soundtrack for 2004's NBA Live 2005. The band toured at the end of 2006.
After the release of a live CD Live at the Indigo2 in late 2008, the Brand New Heavies announced they would be releasing a new album in 2009 with N'Dea Davenport on vocals.
Addicted
The Brand New Heavies Lyrics
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I can't get enough
'Cause your love is what I've been missing
I'm addicted to you
I'm addicted, addicted
I can't get enough
'Cause your love is what I've been missing
'Cause I run right to you, near or far
I know exactly where you are
Electricity is what you got
Baby, that thing that makes me hot
I'm addicted, addicted
I can't get enough
'Cause your love is what I've been missing
I'm addicted to you
I'm addicted, addicted
I can't get enough
'Cause your love is what I've been missing
I'm addicted to you
You're just for me, that's what you are
Connecting really makes me smile
Let's walk together till the dawn
Come shine for me 'cause your my star
I'm addicted, addicted
I can't get enough
'Cause your love is what I've been missing
I'm addicted to you
I'm addicted, addicted
I can't get enough
'Cause your love is what I've been missing
I'm addicted to you
I'm addicted, addicted
I can't get enough
'Cause your love is what I've been missing
I'm addicted to you
I'm addicted, addicted
I can't get enough
'Cause your love is what I've been missing
I'm addicted to you
I'm addicted, addicted
I can't get enough
'Cause your love is what I've been missing
I'm addicted to you
I'm addicted, addicted
I can't get enough
'Cause your love is what I've been missing
I'm addicted to you
You're just for me, that's what you are
Connecting really makes me smile
Let's walk together till the dawn
Come shine for me 'cause your my star
The Brand New Heavies' song Addicted is a love song about being completely consumed by someone and unable to resist their love. The lyrics repeat the word "addicted" throughout the song, emphasizing the intensity of this feeling. The singer describes how their lover's presence makes them feel alive, and they can't get enough. The line "electricity is what you've got" suggests that this love is both powerful and energizing, impossible to resist. The line "connecting really makes me smile" suggests a deep emotional connection between the singer and their lover, and they want to keep walking together until dawn.
Overall, Addicted is a song about the power of love and how it can consume us completely. It's a message of devotion and an acknowledgement of the irresistible nature of love.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm addicted, addicted
I'm in love with you and can't get enough of you.
I can't get enough
I always want more of you and your love.
'Cause your love is what I've been missing
I was missing something in my life, and you and your love fill that void.
I'm addicted to you
I'm not only hooked on your love, but also on you as a person.
'Cause I run right to you, near or far
No matter how close or far away I am, I always want to be with you.
I know exactly where you are
I have an unwavering connection to you and always know where you are.
Electricity is what you got
Your energy and passion are what draw me to you.
Baby, that thing that makes me hot
Your irresistible energy and passion make me feel alive and excited.
You're just for me, that's what you are
You're the one I want, and I know that we're meant to be together.
Connecting really makes me smile
Being with you and feeling a deep connection with you brings me joy.
Let's walk together till the dawn
Let's be together all night long, enjoying each other's company.
Come shine for me 'cause your my star
You're the shining star in my life, and I want to be close to you always.
Contributed by Carson B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ZenarchersLair
Love N'Dea Davenport and BNH, who truly shines with her voice front and center.
Celda Hugues
Perfect bass line, as usually a real come back for one of the best grooveeee band from past and present!
Richard Johnson
I am so glad they are back together. This BNH is the best. Keep it going!
Rodolfo Gramaccini
Mi commuovo ad ascoltare il vostro sound elegante, siete cari Brand New Heavies il top. Grazie
Rodolfo Gramaccini
@CLAIRE PEPPOLONI
Vero🎆🎆🎆 li ho visti cantare a Perugia.. Ho ballato per due ore 🏆
CLAIRE PEPPOLONI
Un gioiello x l.udito...😊
Omar Archer
This is my joint! Was just playing this on Tuesday. Andrew Levy is always killing it on Bass.
Camila M
I´m so addicted to BNH and the voice of N´Dea Davenport! Thanks for keep creating new ways to bring love to this world. This music makes me feel so good...:)
Stefano Borgato
I'm addicted to Brand New Heavies ❤
Rodolfo Gramaccini
MAY 2020..EVEN in QUARANTINE THIS TRACK IS OUTSTANDING ❣️🇮🇹