1)The first being The Family that were a R&B band signed to Prince's record label Paisley Park Records. The band has recently reformed under the name "F-deluxe," and has a new download available on their new site, www.Fdeluxe.com.
The band consisted of remaining members of The Time (Jellybean Johnson, Jerome Benton and St. Paul Peterson), Eric Leeds (brother of Prince's tour manager Alan Leeds) and Susannah Melvoin, the twin sister of Wendy Melvoin, who was Prince's guitarist in his band The Revolution and the other half of the duo Wendy & Lisa.
The band's material was composed entirely by Prince, with the exception of "River Run Dry", which was written by Bobby "Z" Rivkin. Prince wrote and performed all the other tracks and simply overdubbed Paul and Susannah's vocals and added saxophone by Leeds.
The project turned out to be short-lived. Peterson opted to pursue his own career and Prince absorbed most of the remaining members into The Revolution (with the exception of Johnson, who went on to join the Flyte Tyme music production team of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis). The band did, however perform a single concert and released a self-titled album. The album contains of eight tracks consisting of funk-jazz with two instrumentals and three ballads. A single was released for The Screams Of Passion, a modest hit which was re-released in 1996 on the Girl 6 soundtrack. The album's crowning achievement, however was Nothing Compares 2 U, an emotional ballad very successfully covered five years later by Sinéad O'Connor.
2) Secondly it refers to an energetic 5 piece band from Southampton UK with a country/folk/blues sound to them. They released their debut single 'Falling For You' last year, which was received so well it sold out!
"The Family sound unbelievably polished for an unsigned band, with deeply instrumental, layered tracks.... ‘Bow Legged Woman’ blends the sounds of Primal Scream, Oasis and Seventies rock’n’roll to perfection. To hear this live, with the husky vocals, raucous guitars, and Dylan inspired harmonica, must be brilliant.... It’s great to see some different music coming out of Southampton, aside from the usual copycat bands that we keep seeing.", Penny Lane, NME, November 2007
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3) The third refers to: "Four brothers fusing their Blues, Country and Tropicalia roots into a joyful pshycedelic current. Founded in 2005, the Family has undergone multiple lineup changes, but they are finally the symbiotic collective they have always wanted. In July of 2007 they recorded their first full length album, entitled From Brasil to the Back Country."
4) The fourth refers to an Australian lo-fi electronica group active in Sydney during the 1990's and associated with clan-analogue.
5) An Australian Band who was from Melbourne who played heavy punk grunge type music who formed in 1993. They released 2 full length cd albums in the 1990s entitled "Bleeding in" and "Hatemail"
6) A mid 1960's garage band/sunshine pop group who released the Scott McKenzie-esque "San Francisco Waits" as a 45 in 1967.
Family Rap
The Family Lyrics
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And mine's the bomb.
A is for attitude,
'Cause we got it going on.
M is for my Suga Mama,
She is crazy cool.
I is for "I can't clean up my room now,
I gotta go to school."
L is for love,
That's what my family's all about.
Y is for "If you don't watch my show,
You're gonna be mad 'cause you missed out."
The Family's song Family Rap is a celebration of the love and unity in a family. Each letter in the word "family" is used to describe a unique aspect of a family. "F is for family" sets the tone for the song and emphasizes how important family is to the artist. "A is for attitude, 'cause we got it going on" highlights the confident and positive energy that families can bring. "M is for my Suga Mama, she is crazy cool" introduces a family member who is loved and admired. "I is for 'I can't clean up my room now, I gotta go to school'" shows the daily struggles and excuses that kids make. "L is for love, that's what my family's all about" reminds us that love is at the heart of every family. Finally, "Y is for 'If you don't watch my show, you're gonna be mad 'cause you missed out'" adds a touch of humor and reinforces the fact that families share unique experiences together.
Throughout the song, The Family emphasizes the importance of family in shaping our personalities, attitudes and values. The catchy chorus and upbeat rhythm make this song a fun and uplifting tribute to families everywhere.
Line by Line Meaning
F is for family,
Family is the focal point of our lives, and it always comes first.
And mine's the bomb.
Our family is amazing, and we are proud of how close-knit and loving we are.
A is for attitude,
Our family is confident, and we believe in ourselves and each other.
'Cause we got it going on.
We are successful and unstoppable because of our positive attitude and collective efforts.
M is for my Suga Mama,
I adore my mother, and she is the coolest person I know.
She is crazy cool.
She is unconventional, daring, and always up for anything.
I is for "I can't clean up my room now,
I might not always be perfect or responsible, but I have other important things to do.
I gotta go to school."
I prioritize my education and learning, and it's essential for my growth.
L is for love,
Our family is built on love, understanding, and compassion for each other.
That's what my family's all about.
We cherish and value the connection and bond we have with each other, and it's what makes us a unique unit.
Y is for "If you don't watch my show,
I have interests and passions, and it's essential for the people I love also to appreciate and engage with them.
You're gonna be mad 'cause you missed out."
If you don't take the time to understand me and the things that matter to me, you will miss out on how incredible I am and the things I can achieve.
Contributed by Ella Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.