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about
“There is no beauty but in relationships. Nothing cut off by itself is beautiful. Never can things in destructive relationships be beautiful. All beauty is in the creative purpose of our relationships...”
~Ayi Kwei Armah
Keyboardist-composer-bandleader Mausiki Scales proceeds with a new single celebrating his beloved -Talibah. The single, “Amplify”, is an inside story of their heartfelt journey of devotion, purpose and relationship. "Amplify" provides the “joy of the journey” - feeling with a musical outlet.
"Amplify" is the 3rd single from the upcoming album release "WestWest Africa" - which takes you on a soulful musical journey throughout the African diaspora.
lyrics
Amplify
This story we write
Love’s never denied
It’s our war cry
It is the bottom line
Knew from the start
That we’ll amplify
Amplify, amplify
We walk in this life
It’s so profound
Where to put the silence?
Where to put the sound?
Life is movement
We’re on the move..
Ayoluwa,
5:59am, This is the part where I ask you to brunch
You said yes! So quick-step to sweet potato hash
Alas, hand in hand
We navigate the smooth waters together
We navigate the rough waters together
Working around the roots of the mangrove trees
Always knew we could be
Now here from a dugout canoe
We get to see what we can do
And your hat, it looks great on you
Yeah it looks great on you
credits
released May 21, 2020
Mausiki Scales, arrangement, lyrics, keys
Brenda Moorer, vocals
Akua Taylor, vocals
Dillio, talk box
Joseph Boyce, vibraphone
Lance Powlis, trumpet
Quinn Masonry, alto saxophone
Kebbi Williams, tenor saxophone
Carl Dixon, baritone saxophone
Alex Jones, guitar
Tavius Elder, guitar
Reginald Starling, bass
Kenton Bostick, drums
Recorded by Steve Waide at Itchy Brain Recording
Mixed & Mastered by Daz-I-Kue (4 I-Kue Production, Atlanta/Nashville)
CD art: Daniel Minter
Photo: Brandi Pettijohn
Layout: Larmarrous Shirley
Mausiki Scales & his band Common Ground Collective have been a staple on the Atlanta scene since the late 90s. With their
influence of African sounds like Afrobeat and Hi-Life mixed in with Funk, Blues, Jazz and other Black musical traditions brings an unique irresistible dance filled soundscape.
"WestWest Africa" (July 2020)...more
I was drawn to the release by Kim Lightfoot. He has been banging Acts 2 and 4. Absolutely in love with this piece and have been playing it on auto repeat. I just discover first grader. It will take me a minute to fully digest this lushious and rich meal. Kudos Josh you have outdone yourself once agian Maximus
Afrobeat that’s designed to spark conversation, full of furious guitar riffs, soaring saxophone wails, and no-nonsense lyrics. Bandcamp New & Notable Dec 12, 2017