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Andre Akinyele is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who defies stereotypical genres and remains a magnetic and viable force in music.
André Akinyele has recorded under the names Marcel and Ajamu Akinyele. He is the bandleader of the jazz/funk fusion band Gemini Soul, the rock band Looking for Lester (credited as Rebellion), and the electronic/synth-pop duo Lavender Lush (credited as Chambliss Charlie). He is also the co-author of the book Elliptical: The Music of Meshell Ndegeocello.
Story behind the song
The Potomac Syndrome, Andre Akinyele's first album under that name, on the Bombay Recording Company label is a mixture of many musical genres. From alternative pop/rock tunes to urban /r&b grooves in the likes of Lenny Kravitz, Meshell Ndegeocello, Rahsaan Patterson, Janelle Monae, etc.; The Potomac Syndrome offers something for everyone.
The Potomac Syndrome released January 9, 2012 is an eclectic album. Self-produced, The Potomac Syndrome features 13 tracks and is the latest addition to Andre’s assorted catalog. The album opens with the title track “The Potomac Syndrome,” a funk/rock inspired tune reminiscent of early Lenny Kravitz. However, tracks like “DC Love (You Know It),” “Help Me,” “Georgetown,” and “Love Me” ignites Andre’s passion for love. “Love Me” is a song indicative of early Prince and the Minneapolis Sound. In contrast, songs like “Run To,” “Nebula,” “Tip of My Tongue,” and “PaceMaker” show Andre experimenting with technology and various synths suggestive of the early 80s. Overall, The Potomac Syndrome is one of those albums where if it were an LP, any place the needle drops the music grabs you.
Lyrics
Project: Andre Akinyele
Album: The Potomac Syndrome
Song Title: DC LOVE (YOU KNOW IT)
Words & Music Written by Andre Marcel Ajamu Akinyele
Publishing: Funkdivity Music (ASCAP)
© 2012 Bombay Recording Company
First Verse:
I saw you out
Lookin’ good baby
And, now you’re mine
Feels so real
And, I said…
And, here we are together baby
Chorus: (Repeat 2x)
DC Love
DC Strong
DC Knows
You know It
Second Verse:
I saw you too baby
Lookin’ fly
I’m glad you’re mine yeah
A love so real
And, I said…
And, here we are together baby
(Back To Chorus – Repeat 4x)
Bridge:
Fantasy of my eye
I can see right through you baby
Fantasy of my mind
Thoughts of temptation
Sexy and beautiful
(Back To Chorus – Repeat 2x)
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