Ex-Friendly
The groove and bluesy-jazz-funk hit on this beauty from Atlanta is something else! As Paul Murphy suggests, there’s definitely a bit of Sly Stone about it. Proper Friday night readier ❤️
Favorite track: The Solution.
Music Without Labels
Total vibes have been delivered on my Music Without Labels radio shows and he feedback has been amazing. One to have and search other works by Mausiki Scales!!
tbriley15
Mausiki has dropped what I like to call a Diaspora. An upbeat combination of funk, jazz, and blues that will hit you in your soul. The lyrics are rhythmic & soulful which adds to the songs bluesy feel without diminishing the power of the various instruments that are played flawlessly throughout this groove. I recommend you put this into your collection with no reservations. You can thank me later (smile).
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What song shall I sing [?], while making sense of my existence; searching for brighter days - while navigating life’s sharp contradictions.
Life, a constant coming of age. To live, work through challenges; put one foot in front of the other and the passage of time - create a testimony. Observing the ebb&flow and history of my lineage, including the impact of slavery / jim-crow, and negotiating the viability of my family’s future – created urgent actions towards healing. “The Solution” is one expression of my journey towards a balanced internal home.
“The Solution” is my testimonial, my Blues. As in the tradition... My story. My voice.
Mausiki
lyrics
I’m gonna put it in a letter
Imma sign my name
Imma send it downriver
Imma gonna set it to a flame
I’ve shouted’ from the rooftops
Screamed into my hands
No time for ya cheap-tricks
Oh I’m making plans
Born in the forest
Fettered in the tangled chains
Feeling my way along
Through the mud & rain
100% cotton,
200% pain
“Talk to your brother”
Thats what our mother say
The old man will beat it in ya,
Well, if he have his way
Get me a switch they say
That cycle ends today
I’m taking aim
and I won’t miss
Cause the solution to all of this
Is none of this
The Solution to all of this,
is None of this...whoa (4x)
It was agreed in heaven
For me to learn these lessons
Slim tall fella bout 6’1
Imma talk some leave some
Collards for me,
Pour out the rum
Yeah give the spirits some
We workin' up in this thang
Crossing our feet and er’thang
Swimming in the waters
[Of] fear, fear and more fear
You can’t spend that here [though]
You hit me with the one-two
You tried ta clip my wings
Bled two pints of blood
Dem dere is broken wings
Now hear my hammer ring
Cause it don't even mean a thing
Without the ring
Now I'm aiming and I won’t miss.
I said I'm aiming and I won’t miss
I’m the kingfish(er)
And the solution to all of this,
is none of this
The solution to all of this,
Is none of this...whoa (4x)
credits
released June 22, 2020
Mausiki Scales, lead vocals, electric piano, clavinet
Brenda Nicole Moorer, vocals
Akua Taylor, vocals
Russell Gunn, (solo) trumpet
Lance Powlis, trumpet
Quinn Masonry, alto saxophone
Kebbi Willliams, tenor saxophone
Carl Dixon, baritone saxophone
Tavius Elder, guitar
Alex Jones, guitar
Reginald Starling, bass
Kenton Bostick, drums
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