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Ahha (It's A Good Thing)
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A tribute to the Mothers who have gone before me layered vocally in octaves.
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Nedra's self-titled sophomore release is a joyful mix of R&B, funk, rock and gospel. Honest in integrity to the music as well as the lyrical content, each song
in a singer/songwriter multi-instrumentalist born & living in New York City. Her unique style of guitar playing is unmistakibly informed by her many years as a professional bassist and keeps her live solo acoustic performances more on an R&B tip then what one might expect of a "girl with a guitar." Nedra's self-titled sophomore release is a joyful mix of R&B, funk, rock and gospel. Honest in integrity to the music as well as the lyrical content, each song is a testimony of her experience as a black openly lesbian woman in love, spirituality, community and or politics. From the first song on through to the Maxine Feldman tribute version of , this is proudly womyn's music and a great example of how Nedra has grown as a writer, arranger, producer and musician. Featuring lush background vocals and danceable grooves, had the crowd on its feet and whooping." As a soloist, she has performed in New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Oakland, Cleveland, Madison, Chicago, New Caledonia and more! Whether in front of an intimate audience such as at New York City's Rockwood Music Hall or a large festival audience of 7000 like Michigan Womyn's Music Festival , Nedra has the ability to perform with both a strength and a vulnerability that makes each listener feel like they are getting to know her on a personal level. Her thoughtful choice of words reflect not only who she is but speak to the heart in a way that mirrors emotions most find difficult to express.
Song Info
Genre
R&B Funk
Charts
#2,175 in subgenre Peak #3
Charts
Peak #83
Author
Nedra Johnson
Rights
Nedra Johnson BMI 2005
Uploaded
November 24, 2005
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MP3
MP3 3.4 MB 128 kbps 0:00
Story behind the song
There is something in my community known as "women's music." The style genre-wise can very from artist to artist, but generally it would be women making music for women. This is a shout out to the women who have made a place for me.
Lyrics
Yo my sister, yo my brother! ** When they ask you, you check "other" You don't fit in, you're in between You push their buttons Boo You're just like me Ahha, You're just like me Ahha, You're a freak! All my young life I was up in trees playing football, baseball, grass stained knees Didn't like no dresses or ribbons in my hair Yet every single picture day that's what I had to wear Ahha, that's what my Mama made me wear Ahha, ribbons in my hair... Some people say, "Nedra, why do you do it? singing songs about women... your career is ruined." If I don't keep it real, then there's nothing to sing. It was Womyn's Music that made a place for me. Ahha, This is Womyn's Music baby Ahha, It's a good thing! So shout outs to the Mothers who've paved the way Your blood, sweat, tears and muscle were not in vain From the producers to the musicians all who played a role I am surely blessed to call Womyn's Music home Ahha, I didn't have to do this on my own Ahha, Womyn's Music is home All my life I've been a Big Mouth Girl I speak my mind... change the world! No hands, but my hands... No voice, but my voice... I'mma keep on telling my truth 'Til I have no choice! Ahha, This is Womyn's Music baby Ahha, It's a good thing! **Big Up Butches! ;)
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