- published: 08 Oct 2009
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Musiq Soulchild or Musiq (/ˈmjuːsɪk/; born Taalib Johnson; September 16, 1977) is an American singer and songwriter whose style blends funk, alternative rock, blues, jazz, some gospel influences and hip hop.
Musiq was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, grew up in a strict Muslim household and is the oldest of nine children. At an early age, Musiq left home and dropped out of school at the age of 17. It was during that time Musiq started to build a reputation for being musically gifted, beat boxing for MC's, free styling on the open mic circuit, scatting at a jazz club, or just performing a cappella in the streets of Philadelphia, which is where he got the name "Musiq" and later added "Soulchild", which is intended to respect and represent the legacy and traditions of past soul artists. He cites as his inspiration such icons as Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Patti LaBelle, Billie Holiday, Sly & the Family Stone and Ray Charles.
Musiq Soulchild has had 2 platinum albums, 2 gold albums and 7 hit singles. He has received awards from Billboard, BET, ASCAP, BMI, and Soul Train. He has also earned award nominations from MTV, the American Music Awards, the NAACP, and 11 Grammy nominations, including 3 for his 2007 album Luvanmusiq.
Ohhhhh
Last night you said you wanted to talk wit me
I was at work and you know how my job can be
So then you said it could wait until later on
Cuz it wasn't all that important so I guess we can talk when you get home
So then you got me thinking about what I might have done
Wondering if I did something wrong (something wrong)
But then again and within this time I thought that you were mad
It could've been that just made you happy
Chorus:
If there's anything that you want, you need
Don't be afraid to ask cuz youâ're my girl
If there's anything that you want, you need
Don't be afraid to ask cuz youâ're my girl
Girl don't you my whole world stops for you
And in this relationship you are the person I run to
And I appreciate how you respect my space
But on the real I'm there for anytime of day
You should never start to wonder where you stand
Cuz everyday I want to show you that I'm your man
Chorus: x2
Cuz these nobody whos got your back like I do, girl
Oh no baby see no trouble
I'm your man
I'm gonna be there for you
Chorus fades