Career
She was discovered by George Clinton, who incorporated her as a background vocalist in 1977 for The Brides of Funkenstein, one of the many acts in his Funkadelic stable (she was the only original Brides Maid member to continue through Brides' career). Young appeared on the first single released on Atlantic Records' "Disco To Go". In 1980, she recorded background vocals on the Roy Ayers/Wayne Henderson LP, "Prime Time". Young became a background vocalist for The Gap Band the same year, where she was featured on the funk classic hit "I Don't Believe You Want To Get Up And Dance (Oops, Up Side Your Head)". She recorded five albums with the group and also toured with them.
It wasn’t until she met Rick James that she became popular. James promoted her as the "Black Marilyn Monroe" and brought Young to the attention of Berry Gordy, who signed her to Motown Records on James' recommendation. James produced her debut album "Seduction", released in 1985, which included the hit singles "Mind Games" and the title track "Seduction", as well as "A Piece of My Heart" and "If You Should Ever Be Lonely", which were successful follow-ups in 1986. ("In My House", which was written for and originally recorded by Val Young, didn't make the final cut for the album, but was given to the Mary Jane Girls instead and became a bona fide hit.)
Rick James ran into serious conflict with Motown over the status of his spin-off acts and Young subsequently left the label, signing to Amherst Records, a Buffalo, New York-based label, releasing her second album Private Conversations in 1987. It was not as successful as her debut album, failing to chart and yielding no charting singles.
Recent Times
As well as recently joining the Mary Jane Girls and taking over lead vocals for JoJo, Val Young is currently recording her new album The Voice Beyond with producers Larry "LD" Darrell and Thin C (slated for release mid-2007).
She was also friends with Tupac Shakur and the Outlawz. She appeared on "To Live & Die in LA" on The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory and "Never Forget", a tribute dedicated to Shakur.
Just Another Day
Val Young Lyrics
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Just another day
Just another day
Just another day
Just another day
Wake up early in the mornin' man
Runnin' kinda' late I gotta' catch my plane
Kinda' glad I woke up so I can't complain
I really need a break from this paper chase
But my girl ain't gonna' wait for the diamond ring
My son ain't got to wait for no proper clothes
So I'm gone take a trip and do a couple of shows
So many different things be runnin' through my head
It's mandatory that I keep my family fed
On come the stompin' boots and I'm out there again
Seems like this crazy pace is never gonna' end.
[Chorus]
I'm on a mission man, I'm fired up
They let me taste it man
And now I'm hooked
Ain't nobody standin' on the wall
I bust the way I bust because the feel it y'all
People got opinions all about me y'all
Got a lot of girls so they call me dogg
Constantly around me is friends and foes
Say the wrong thing bet I bust your nose
I gotta' give give it up to niggaroes
Even thought at times we fuck the same hoes
All the other niggas I'ma let you know
Ain't no player hatin' go for what you know
And if you see a girl that I'd like to lay
Feel free to send her my way
[Chorus]
If I call you baby would you swing my way tonight
I got somethin' for you that I'm sure you're gonna like.
If I call you baby would you swing my way tonight
I got somethin' for you that I'm sure you're gonna like.
And we can do it all night
I bet I hit it just right
[Chorus]
The song "Just Another Day" by Val Young talks about the everyday struggles and routines of life. The song starts with the singer waking up early in the morning, feeling a bit funny from the weed, and running late to catch his plane. Even though he needs a break from chasing money, he has obligations to fulfill for his family, like buying a diamond ring for his girl and proper clothes for his son. Despite having so many thoughts running through his head, he has to keep going and keep his family fed. The song also touches on the struggles of being a rapper, facing criticism, and having to deal with friends and foes. The chorus "Just another day" emphasizes the idea that every day is a new day with new struggles, but with hard work and dedication, we can overcome them.
Line by Line Meaning
Just another day
The repetition of this line emphasizes the mundanity of the singer's daily routine
Wake up early in the mornin' man
The singer starts his day early, implying he has responsibilities to attend to
Runnin' kinda' late I gotta' catch my plane
The singer is busy and has a schedule to follow
Feelin' kinda' funny from the weed and things
The artist is doing recreational drugs to cope with his hectic life
Kinda' glad I woke up so I can't complain
Despite the artist's struggles, he remains optimistic
I really need a break from this paper chase
The singer's life involves chasing money and wealth, which is tiring
But my girl ain't gonna' wait for the diamond ring
The singer's partner desires commitment and marriage
My son ain't got to wait for no proper clothes
The artist's child needs basic necessities, such as clothing
So I'm gone take a trip and do a couple of shows
The artist is a performer and is leaving for tour soon
So many different things be runnin' through my head
The artist has a lot on his mind
It's mandatory that I keep my family fed
The singer has a responsibility to support and care for his family
On come the stompin' boots and I'm out there again
The artist is gearing up for another day of work and hustle
Seems like this crazy pace is never gonna' end
The singer's fast-paced lifestyle is never-ending and exhausting
I'm on a mission man, I'm fired up
The singer is motivated and determined to succeed in his goals
They let me taste it man
The singer has experienced success and the lifestyle that comes with it
And now I'm hooked
The artist is addicted to the thrill and rewards of his success
Ain't nobody standin' on the wall
Everyone is participating in or supporting the artist's hustle
I bust the way I bust because the feel it y'all
The singer is successful because others enjoy and appreciate his work
People got opinions all about me y'all
The singer's success and lifestyle is subject to scrutiny and judgement
Got a lot of girls so they call me dogg
The artist is promiscuous and has many sexual partners
Constantly around me is friends and foes
The artist's lifestyle attracts both supportive and jealous/envious people
Say the wrong thing bet I bust your nose
The artist is quick to defend himself and his reputation with violence if necessary
I gotta' give give it up to niggaroes
The singer acknowledges and respects his fellow black men
Even thought at times we fuck the same hoes
The artist and his friends share sexual partners
All the other niggas I'ma let you know
The singer considers himself superior to other men in his community
Ain't no player hatin' go for what you know
The singer encourages others to pursue success and wealth
And if you see a girl that I'd like to lay
The singer is openly promiscuous and does not have a committed partner
Feel free to send her my way
The artist encourages others to help him find sexual partners
If I call you baby would you swing my way tonight
The artist is seeking another sexual partner
I got somethin' for you that I'm sure you're gonna like.
The singer is promising sexual pleasure to entice the prospective partner
And we can do it all night
The singer is promising an extended sexual encounter
I bet I hit it just right
The artist is confident in his sexual abilities
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DANNY ELFMAN
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