VIDEO: ASA - DEAD AGAIN (LYRICS INCLUSIVE)

After what seems to be a long hiatus for lovers of the sensational Asa, she returns with the video to her brand new single - Dead Again.

The audio version was released last Friday. Enjoy the visuals & leave a comment.



New single 'Dead again' by Asa
New album 'Bed of Stone' -- OUT August 25th of 2014

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Check out the LYRICS to Asa's Dead Again. 

No more your freaking bullsh**
No more of your talking lies
No more you putting me down
Deceptive blue eyes
wake up and smell the coffee
wake up and take a pill
you think i won't go on without you
did you really think i'd fail
you really are a fool
you sentimental fool
and i kind of feel
sorry for you
words got around
you talking me down
but i found out
chorus:
so it was you
so it was you
you pick up the knife
and you cut me in two
you stab me in the back
and then you twisted it in
oh o o o o no
you left me for dead again
immortals
No more you playing jesus
why don't you pick a lane
i thought that you were normal
but you're the devil in sane
i try to keep you grounded
cos it no good for my health
but you really can't save
a man from himself

there's so much i can take
before i turn to break
all ties with you
words got around
you talking me down
but i found out
chorus:
so it was you
so it was you 
you pick up the knife
and then you cut me in two
you stab me in my back
and then you twisted it in
oh o o o o no
you left me dead again
chorus:
so it was you
you pick up the knife
and then you cut me in two
you stab me in my back
and then you twisted it in
oh o o o o no
you left me dead again
bridge:
So just vamoose
You are no use
chorus:2ce
So it was you
It was really you
you picked up the knife
and then you cut me in two
you stab me in my back
and then you twisted it in
oh o o o o no
you left me dead again

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ASA TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM IN 2014

Bukola Elemide, popularly known as Asa, has been off the music scene for close to two years after releasing her sophomore album, 'Beautiful Imperfection' in 2010. She is back with a bang and will release her third album later in the year.

We are super elated about this upcoming album and know for a fact that Asa will not fail to blow you away. 

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US: Asa's 'Beautiful Imperfection' debuts tomorrow

If international jazz sensation Asa had listened to her father, she would have ended up as just one of millions of desk-bound lawyers in the world.

The Nigerian, who now lives both in Nigeria and France, has been asked to headline next month's Arts Alive festival in Johannesburg. It is her disobedience and will to excel, however, that led the 28-year-old to become one of the hottest artists in music. Asa whose real name is Bukola Elemide, did not disrespect her father's wishes completely, however, as she studied law for two years before she used her tuition fees to enroll at a music school.

It was there that she learnt how to play the guitar and her gamble has paid off.

Asa presents her soulful and uplifting sophomore album, Beautiful Imperfection. Building upon the tremendous international success of her 2007 self-titled debut, Asa expands both her emotional and stylistic range on her follow-up. From the opening track, 'Why Can't We', it is apparent that Asa is exploring new territory with this collection of songs. While being anchored in the same timeless and heartfelt spirit of her debut, she has also grown as an artist and taken the next logical step in her evolution as a singer and songwriter. Asa first caught the ears of her global audience with her smoky voice and confident political messages, which were wrapped in deceptively sweet melodies and laid-back acoustic guitar strumming. On Beautiful Imperfection she has shifted her goal towards creating more joyous, uplifting music, while weaving together 60's soul, pop, reggae, rock, and more. Tracks like 'Be My Man' have a playful, up-tempo feel while others, such as closing track 'Questions,' are gorgeous, haunting ballads.

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Asa - Beautiful Imperfection (exclusive US edition) - Out September 6th

Nigerian songstress Asa will release her soulful and uplifting sophomore album, Beautiful Imperfection, in the US on September 6th through Naïve Records. Building upon the tremendous international success of her 2007 self-titled debut, Asa expands both her emotional and stylistic range on her follow-up.

PRESS HIGHLIGHTS

Features and album reviews upcoming in Details, Nylon, Relix, MTV Iggy, AOL Spinner, Bust, Okay Player and more.

"Powerful vocals that channel Amy Winehouse at her peak… and lyrics that recall Bob Marley and Marvin Gaye" - Teen Vogue

“Asa’s smoldering vocals weave genres together beautiful, creating ultracatchy melodies that get stuck in your head and stay there” – BUST Magazine

"This Paris-born, Lagos-raises songstress's likable pop reveals the influences of Bob Marley, Fela Kuti and Erykah Badu" - Details

”One song that I become obsessed with. (...) “Why Can’t We” by Asa. a burst of positive energy - KCRW

"Asa's smokey voice and velveteen melodies can't help but evoke a gentle joie de vivre" - Yahoo Music Home Page

“This swinging hybrid of soul, pop, reggae, and Nigerian music is (…) showcasing Asa's sincere songwriting and mellow, seductive voice.” - AOL Music + Album listening party wk of 8/29

“Asa will be on your radar after you hear her sun-soaked single 'Why Can't We,' a veritable summer anthem” AOL Spinner

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In the heart of the night with Asa and Gentleman

German reggae singer Gentleman meet up in Lagos with Asa, Nigerian born singer. A musical and lyrical night in a highly-charged city atmosphere.

The marketplace of Obalende, which has been crossed on moto-taxi, is Gentleman’s first contact with the lively life of Lagos. The German reggae star meet up with Asa, surrounded by her fans. The two artists explore Jazzhole racks, the last record dealer of the Nigerian capital. At the Bogobiri House, musicians favorite hotel, they come across Keziah Jones and then go to the beach where General Pype is waiting for them. A Lifehouse diner before they both improvise at Ade Bantu place. A future hit to come ?

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Asa performs at the prestigious Montreux Jazz Festival! Releases global tour dates

Last week, Nigeria’s premier jazz and soul export Asa joined an exclusive league of musical greats, as she performed at the 44th edition of the prestigious Montreux Jazz Festival. Since renowned Swiss Claude Nobs founded the event, it has become an annual gathering place for lovers of jazz from all over the world. Legends such as Quincy Jones, James Brown, Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, Earth, Wind & Fire, Wu Tang Clan and Nigerian legend Fela Kuti have all performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival.

“All the musical greats have been at Montreux,” Asa says, revealing that she has followed the festival closely and collected and studied videos from previous editions. “It’s exciting to join the list. This is huge!” she said.

This year’s edition of the annual event held from 1 – 16 July. Apart from being one of the few Nigerians to have performed on the platform of the Montreux Jazz Festival, Asa was also one of the youngest this year, alongside Grammy award-winning jazz bassist and singer Esperanza Spalding and others. However of all the young artistes, it was Asa who was selected to perform alongside Seal at the most prominent venue of the festival, the Stravinsky Hall.

Videos from the show, distributed by Eagle Vision, will be made available to the public in the future.

Asa has been touring the world since January – as has become an annual tradition with her, booked for big cities and small towns across Europe. “Asa was not one to publicise her tours previously as it’s a given for any serious artiste,” a representative said. “But fans have complained about short notice, and so here we are!”



In January she held fort in Montréal, Paris, Marseille and Cannes, moving to Zurich, Lausanne, Milan, Barcelona, Madrid and Berlin in February. In the following months, Asa performed in Australia (Womad Festival), Belgium (Festival les Nuits du Botanique), the United Kingdom (Indigo) and Canada (Festival d’Eté) among others. Straight from the Montreux Jazz Festival this July, Asa will be in Aix Les Bains, La Rochelle and Nimes in France, as well as Wiltshire in the UK.

Catch her in one of the cities below –
August 5 – Festival Ecaussyteme, Gignac (France)
August 7 – Festival Esperanzah, Floreffe (Belguim)
August 13 – Fête du bruit à Landerneau, Landerneau (France)
August 17 – Stadtpark, Hamburg (Germany)
August 18 – Kultur Arena, Jena (Germany)
August 19 – Kulturzelt, Kassel (Germany)
August 28 – Black2black Festival, Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)
September 2 – Arts Alive, Johannesburg (South Africa)
September 4 – Arts Alive, Johannesburg (South Africa)
September 10 – Chant du Gros festival, La Chaux de Fonds (switzerland)
September 14 – Lagos (Nigeria)
September 15 - Lagos (Nigeria)
September 17 – Lagos (Nigeria)
September 23 – 15ème Festival Femmes Funk, Noumea (New Caledonia)
September 25 – Open air, Noumea (New Caledonia)
October 5 – Music Club Janus, Osaka (Japan)
October 6 – Club Quattro, Tokyo (Japan)
October 9 – Arkas Sasebo, Nagasaki (Japan)
October 10 – Roppongi Hills Aren, Tokyo (Japan)
October 14 – Noumatrouff, Mulhouse (Germany)
October 15 – Nancy Jazz Pulsations, Nancy (France)
October 19 – Casino de Paris, Paris (France)
October 20 – L’Echonova, Vannes (France)
October 21 – Théâtre Le Millandy (France)
October 25 – Koko, London (UK)
October 27 – Festival Nuits de Champagne, Troyes (France)'
November 3 – Oslo World Music Festival, Oslo (Denmark)
November 10 – Théâtre Louis Aragon, Tremblay
November 12 – Tollhaus, Karlsruhe (Germany)
November 13 – Muffathalle, Munich (Germany)
November 14 – Theaterhaus, Stuttgart (Germany)
November 17 – Salle les Arènes, Petite Foret (France)
November 18 – Théâtre Simone Signoret, Conflans Ste Honorine
November 19 – St Polten
November 23 – Théâtre Municipal, Coutances
January 14 TO 21 Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney and Brisbane

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ABOUT ASA
Born Bukola Elemide, Aṣa was born in Paris, France to Nigerian parents. She was two years old when her family returned to live in Nigeria. Aṣa grew up inLagos, in the south-western part of Nigeria. In 2004, she met her manager and friend, Janet, who introduced her into a world that helped her find her bearings and songs in English and Yoruba, music falling somewhere between pop and soul, inspired by her musical heritage – with particular care paid to the melodies – and reflecting the feeling she puts into it. Her texts talk about her country, the things in life, the things in her life, all delivered with feigned naïveté and real irony.

It was at this stage of her life that Aṣa finally returned to Paris. This was her chance to test out her talent on the French musical scene, playing with artists such as the Les Nubians, Manu Dibango, Doctor L and Tony Allen. In the meantime, back in Nigeria, her first single, Eyé Adaba, then Jailer, were beginning to get airtime. MTV chose her as the ambassador for South Africa.
Aṣa soon signed to the 'Naïve label'. Partnered by Nigerian producer Cobhams Asuquo, and with the new involvement of Christophe Dupouy, she produced her first album, Aṣha. Her second album titled Beautiful Imperfection was released on 25 October 2010. The lead single off Beautiful Imperfection is titled "Be My Man" and was released in late September.

A video for the song was released in mid-October. Her awards include the 2008 Prix Constantin and she has toured extensively across the world – including Europe, North America and Asia.

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Asa - Dreamer Girl (mtv iggy - behind the scenes take)

Early June, Asa hopped off to the USA to perform a couple of acoustic shows in NY and LA and promote the release of her new record 'Beautiful Imperfection', out 6th September 2011 in North America.

Here is an off the track take of Asa performing an acoustic version 'Dreamer Girl' during an extended stay at MTV Iggy studios.

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Asa - Why can't we (Video) + Lyrics

Nigerian singer-songwriter Asa will be on your radar after you hear her sun-soaked single 'Why Can't We,' a veritable summer anthem with an underlying story of heartache.

The 28-year-old's upcoming sophomore album, 'Beautiful Imperfection,' features a much different approach from her 2007 self-titled debut. "I had a lot to talk about -- social and political issues," she said in a release. "This time, I felt different: I wanted to create something that would help people come out of sad moods and feel uplifted."

The video for 'Why Can't We' features Asa at a dance party that's full of '50s technicolor rooms, pink and blue balloons and a whole lot of boogiein'. Reminiscent of Santogold, Asa couples her svelte alto with an overtly positive message that brings a "brightness" to the album.

Related post: ASA - WHY CAN'T WE LYRICS

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Y! - the beautiful Asa cover - is on the streets!

In case you’ve been wondering where to get the latest issue of Y! Magazine that everyone is talking about, we have the lo’ down.

Y! Magazine’s exciting third issue – the New Decade Issue – has a beautiful Asa cover styled by Dimeji Alara, with an exclusive interview and revelations about her past, her music, her life, and what she is up to these days. The magazine also has exclusive interviews with Tuface, Ruggedman, an expose on the musical, Olurombi, a look at sleeping in airports, tough talk on why you shouldn’t quit your job yet, and reviews of EVERYTHING, everyone’s raving about it! And it’s just 500 naira…

Get a copy of the magazine at:

• The Hub at The Palms Mall, Lekki.
• Terra Kulture, Tiamiyu Savage Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.
• Silverbird Lifestyle Stores, Victoria Island, Lagos.
• Glendora, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi
• UNILAG Gate, Yaba
• Ouch Stories - Maryland, Silverbird Galleria, Surulere, Ikota
• MAI Atelier, Falomo Shopping Complex, Ikoyi
  
• MM II Airport, Ikeja
• MM International Airport, Ikeja
• Lagos Country Club gate, Ikeja
• Newsstands: Masha, Surulere; Ojuelegba, Maryland, Festac, Egbeda, Lagos Island, and with vendors and newsstands across Lagos!

The magazine is available in other states: Benin, Ibadan, Abeokuta Abuja, Port Harcourt, Warri, and Ilorin, amongst others!

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Asa - Why Can't We (lyrics)

Asa - Why Can't We (lyrics)

Woke up early this morningWith a smile on my face
Thought you were next to me
But then I see you walking away
Something ain't right this morning
Is it a sign you're leaving me?
So I call on a friendWho might know better than me
She says:
You worry about things you don't understand
But don't give up, if it doesn't go with the plan.
Why not have some fun
While you're still young and still okay
cos' life is short

Do what you can today today

Chorus
Why can't we be happy?

What is life about?
Did nobody tell you
The reason why I ask
I can see you're so confused
you worry much about things you cannot see
You have it all, with your money you still complain
Why not live this life
While you're still young and still okay
Cos' life is short
Do what you can today today.

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Asa - BIMPÉ (lyrics)

BIMPE NBA MI WI (Bimpe's talking to me)
OFOWO SINU BUSINESS MI (She put her hands in my business)
EMI IRE KO LEGBE (You and I are not age mates)
OKO SAJU MI BIMO NI (You only had a baby before me)

MOGBO NPE O MOMI LOJU (I heard you were batting your eyelashes at me)
OUN NLA NI GBOA NIPA BUSINESS MI (You dared to bad-mouth my business)
ORO EMI IRE KO LE NI (Our issues won't be addressed today)
EGBON RE FEMI NI (Your brother's dating me)
EGBON RE TON FEMI LOWO NI O (I'm only tolerating you because of your brother)
MO TI YA FUN
EGBON RE EGBON RE HA (Your brother...)

EBAMI SO FUN BABY YEN (Please tell that child)
FUN BABY YEN (that child)
TON WO LE YEN (that's entering the house)
EBAM KI LO FUN (Please warn her! )
E KI LO FUN YE

EBAMI SO FUN SISI YEN (Please that lady)
FUN SISI YEN (that lady)
TO KUN ATIKEEBAM KI LO FUN (that's rubbing her powder)
E KI LO FUN YEAH. (Please warn her for me)

BIMPE RIN MI FIN (Bimpe's disrespecting me)
OUN WUWA OMO AI SI IMOYE (She behaved like she lacked manners)
MO RONU PIWADA (I had a change of heart)
OMO INU MI LON BAMIWI (She's younger than I am)
ILE ANO MO RE L’OYO ('Went to my in-laws in Oyo)
WAN KUKU JEKIN SI MI (They didn't let me rest)
IRE O LA PON LE (You lack manners)
O DE FE KE YAN FE E SILE (Yet, you want someone to wife you)

EGBON RE TON FEMI LO NI O
MOO TI YA FUN
EGBON RE EGBON RE

EBAMI SO FUN BABY YEN
FUN BABY YEN
TON WO LE YEN
EBAM KI LO FUN
EKILO FUN SE

EBAMI SO FUN SISI YEN
TON BE BE LO
TO KUN A TI KE
EBAM KI LO FUN
E KILO FUN YE.

EBAMI SO FUN BABY YEN
KO FO SO KE
KO RIN NI LE
TI KO BA WAN
KO LA RI MO LE
EBAMI KI LO FUN
KI LO FUN YEAH
EBAMI SO FUN BABY YEN
KO FO SO KE, KO RIN NI LE
KO RIN LO OFA

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ASA PERFORMS BE MY MAN ON FRENCH MUSIC AWARDS 2011

"Even if she didn’t take the award home, Asa’s performance was one of the rare bright moments of the ceremony of Victoires de la Musique, on Tuesday, March 1st. Maybe because this Nigerian singer shone with the energy which lifts her on the stages of her tour which droped by Paris, in the Bataclan, March 4th and 5th."

Asa, nomineed for Best Female Act at Victoires de la Musique (French Music Awards) performs Be My Man during the ceremony. March 1st 2011, France 2

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Y! Magazine presents Asa in its New Decade Issue!

Y! Magazine presents the New Decade issue + Super-Exclusive Cover interview & Photoshoot with Asa!

They’re still pushing the envelope! The 3rd edition of Y! Magazine – the flagship publication from the Y! brand – is back set to hit the stands in a few days.

It’s the New Decade Issue, and the Y! team have taken things up a notch. “You think we stepped up to the plate with the Freedom Issue,” says associate editor Damilola Oyedele, “But we’re absolutely positive that this issue is the best yet!”

The ‘noughties’ – 2000-2010 – were years of many discoveries, like the Jan-March Y! cover girl. Y! features Asa like you’ve never, ever seen or heard before! For the very first time, she bares her heart on her issues – the really personal realities she has never before shared in public, while discussing the painful personal experiences that birthed the songs in her debut and sophomore albums.

In this rare Nigerian cover – only her second professional cover in three years - Asa speaks of her past, her life, her love, her pain, her joy: she takes us deep into the beautiful mind that churns out those deep lyrics and soulful tunes.

And as icing on this cake, for the first time EVER, the editorial team gets the singer to publicly wear a dress! Yes, you heard right. Call it a Super Exclusive. Styled by the uber-talented Dimeji Alara, the dazzling shoot is one you do not want to miss.

This issue is also brimming over with content that investigates the past decade and makes predictions into the next – in art, fashion, entertainment, career and the economy. There’s a delightful fashion spread featuring Mai Atafo, Lola Maja, Banke Meshida, Ugoma Adegoke and others; Chinedu Iroche and Tanko Ayuba write two through-provoking – and provocative! - exposé on music heavyweights, DonJazzy and D’Banj, and a there’s delightfully frank feature you would love – Don’t follow your passion! – from Aziza Uko.

Also, in this edition’s #Hashtag section, Joy Bewaji, Bola Aduwo, Isabella Akinseye, Temitayo Olofinlua, Bobby Taylor, and others review the music, movies, books and pop culture highlights which caught buzz in the past year. Tolu Ogunlesi – after ten days roaming the airports of Europe - tells us all about Sleeping in Airports, and in What Were You Thinking?! Ruggedman tells us just why he recorded that famous conversation… and more!

“As usual, Y! presents the very best of writing you will find anywhere around these parts - in addition to brilliant photography and stories you won’t find anywhere else,” Oyedele said.

The New Decade is coming soon to a store near you! More information is on www.ynaija.com.

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Y! Magazine presents the New Decade issue + Super-Exclusive Cover interview & Photoshoot with Asa!

They’re still pushing the envelope! The 3rd edition of Y! Magazine – the flagship publication from the Y! brand – is back set to hit the stands in a few days.

It’s the New Decade Issue, and the Y! team have taken things up a notch. “You think we stepped up to the plate with the Freedom Issue,” says associate editor Damilola Oyedele, “But we’re absolutely positive that this issue is the best yet!”

The ‘noughties’ – 2000-2010 – were years of many discoveries, like the Jan-March Y! cover girl. Y! features Asa like you’ve never, ever seen or heard before! For the very first time, she bares her heart on her issues – the really personal realities she has never before shared in public, while discussing the painful personal experiences that birthed the songs in her debut and sophomore albums.

In this rare Nigerian cover – only her second professional cover in three years - Asa speaks of her past, her life, her love, her pain, her joy: she takes us deep into the beautiful mind that churns out those deep lyrics and soulful tunes.

And as icing on this cake, for the first time EVER, the editorial team gets the singer to publicly wear a dress! Yes, you heard right. Call it a Super Exclusive. Styled by the uber-talented Dimeji Alara, the dazzling shoot is one you do not want to miss.

This issue is also brimming over with content that investigates the past decade and makes predictions into the next – in art, fashion, entertainment, career and the economy. There’s a delightful fashion spread featuring Mai Atafo, Lola Maja, Banke Meshida, Ugoma Adegoke and others; Chinedu Iroche and Tanko Ayuba write two through-provoking – and provocative! - exposé on music heavyweights, DonJazzy and D’Banj, and a there’s delightfully frank feature you would love – Don’t follow your passion! – from Az

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Darey Scores Another First

With the launch this week, of a set of bespoke Darey social media accounts, Africa's King of Soul/R&B Darey has further established his pre-eminence and standing as a true leader of the new school of African entertainers.

Ahead of plans to release his third solo album, and his first international CD, Darey has embarked on a redefinition exercise;unveiling a brand new logo, bespoke Youtube page (www.youtube.com/Dareyonline), Facebook page (www.facebook.com/Darey)
and Twitter page ( www.twitter.com/Darey).

The idea, Darey says, is to establish a global brand that resonates with fans across the world; while making sure that everyone that matters identifies and understands the core elements of the brand. And it's freebies galore for fans and followers who have logged in to see the new pages.

"The idea is to engage my friends across all networks and bring everyone closer than ever before. Already, fans can peep exclusive stuff on Youtube and Facebook, download wallpapers and singles, while on Twitter, we're dishing out gifts to our fans and followers. It's just a way of staying in touch and saying thank you..." Says Darey.

The singer's Twin album "Double Dare" will be released nationwide next month; while his first UK album, fast nearing completion, will be released later on.

Only few weeks back, Darey was appointed honorary Ambassador by the Cross River State Government, after his performance at the annual Calabar festival. Himself and Asa were the sole 'inductees' during a breakfast meeting at the Government house.

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Naeto C ft. Asa - Share my Blessings (lyrics)

"When heaven puts a hand on me, come & share my blessings."

Naeto C + Asa = Perfect Collabo!

This one's brand new and it's from your favorite hip hop star Naeto C featuring our favourite soul diva Asa. This track is off of Naeto C's upcoming sophomore album titled 'Super C Season.' He definitely came correct on this one, he always does. Ohhh and Asa's on point.

We know you'll love this one; leave a comment & spread the word.

Naeto C ft. Asa - Share my Blessings (lyrics)

Naeto C

All white kaftan like the stripe on a tom tom
See how we got famous where we come from
walahi it's from teaspoons to lump sums - What a conundrum!
All I did was make plans like when ABC bus comes
Now they saying tread softly with caution
You attract the wrong people when they know about your fortune
I’m worried maybe that’ll be my portion.
I don’t need a new cut to feel level headed
My experience has justified where I’m headed
So when they talk about the things that I do wrong
I just pat them on the back like a new born
Cos that’s the rumor starts to spread like a bed sheet
I’m calculating money on excel spread sheets.
I’m too blessed to be stressed
So I’m giving out some love cos I'm getting it in excess
Now that you could respect.

Hook

It’s moving over me
It’s taking over me
And I’m feeling my way up now.

When heaven puts a hand on me
Come and share my blessings.

Naeto C

1st day of the year

my bestfriend died in a car crash.

Couple of months before that, I survived in a car crash.

Now that's the irony of life

She was good enough to be a wife

I only cry once a year but that year, I cried thrice.

So dear friend, let me give you an advice

Keep your loved ones close cos they won't live twice

I should have told her how I felt but I couldn't be precise.

I didn't reply her emails even though she broke down her feelings in detail.

I was busy dealing with all sorts of female

Now it's hard for me to even open up my gmail

I wish she had the same luck as me

but that's what i couldn't give unluckily.

And so I pray that my blessings extend

to the rest of my family and friends.

Hook

It’s moving over me
It’s taking over me
And I’m feeling my way up now.

When heaven puts a hand on me
Come and share my blessings.

Asa

Gbogbo ohun tan fe

...iyen lan fe f'omode ati awon agba

Eh Iya mi

Ireti mi

Koni dofo

Koni daru

Lai

I'm moving on

This little light of mine

I'm gonna let it shine (let it shine)

Hook

It’s moving over me
It’s taking over me
And I’m feeling my way up now.

When heaven puts a hand on me
Come and share my blessings.

la la la lala la

yes Boss!

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Asa - Baby Gone (lyrics)

Baby Gone is the 10th track off of Beautiful Imperfection. It's a sad love song that shows a heartbroken Asa wanting her baby back. At some point, we've all fallen in and out of love - there's been times where we wish we could turn back the hands of time in order to do things differently.

If you've ever wished that you could re-trace your steps and have your loved one back in your arms, you'll undoubtedly get lost in Asa's soft and floaty vocals. Enjoy this gorgeous ballad.

Verse 1
Baby
I wish I could have been more for you
As I watch you leave
I cannot believe
so it's come to this.
All my friends - they laugh
cause I want you back
back with me

Chorus
My baby is gone
Gone Gone
My baby is gone from me
Have you seen my baby for me?

Verse 2

I feel just like a fool
to let you walk away.
I wish I held you closer
and not push you away
I didn't understand you
I thought your love was strange
I wish I'd kiss you deeper
Can we find a way?
a way...

Chorus
My baby is gone
Gone Gone
My baby is gone from me
Have you seen my baby for me?

Bridge

Can I say I'm sorry (3x)
Would it change?

Oh my baby is gone
He's gone from me
He's gone from me
My baby is gone
Have you seen my baby?

My baby is gone
Gone Gone
My baby is gone from me
Have you seen my baby for me?

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Asa sings her heart out - beautiful imperfection!

With her dreams fully in motion and with an array of experiences under her belt, Asa was in a purely positive frame of mind when crafting her new album, Beautiful Imperfection. Below, you'll find 5 exclusive tracks from the new album. Asa's simply surreal; her music makes you shut your eyes, breathe in, gasp for air while asking - is this real?

"It is different from the first album; it has more brightness” Asa says of Beautiful Imperfection. One of the album’s stand-out tracks is the up-tempo, country music-tinged Broda Olé – a song you can’t help but clap your hands to. Sung in Yoruba, Asa explains that the song attempts to deliver its message through comedy and irony.
In addition to the upbeat, happy tones of the album, Beautiful Imperfection also boasts gorgeous ballads with Baby Gone, Oré and the haunting, piano-driven song Questions.

Reflecting on the album’s enchanting title, Asa says: “The world has many imperfections, but in many ways, that’s what makes it beautiful. And I think that as long as we accept that it is imperfect, it will make us strive to try and make it a better place.”

Armoured with a strong sense of self and restored happiness, Asa is ready to make her mark on the music world all over again. The album is out for grabs all around the globe.

Asa - Why Can't We (track 1)

Asa - Maybe (track 2)

Asa - Preacher Man (track 4)

Asa - Questions (track 12)

Asa - Bamidele (track 13)

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Asa: Maybe (Acoustic Version)

The Nigerian-born singer brings a ray of sunshine with Maybe, the new single from her second album, here in acoustics.

Asa had pointed out three years ago with a debut album at the crossroads of a sleek pop and soul of a savior. The smiling Nigerian continues to flourish and once again place the Sun at the center of his artistic life. This is evident from the album Beautiful Imperfection, which highlights the singer's quiet personality a little more assertive.

Enjoy "Maybe" - another single off of the new album. Video was recorded in a Paris studio and brought to you by Velvet Press. CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO

Asa’s new album “Beautiful Imperfection” is available on CD from today in France, Nigeria, South Africa and Switzerland.

It will be released in other European countries at the beginning of November (Germany, belgium, Denmark, Netherland, Spain, etc.), on November 14th in Japan, and next year in the USA, Australia and Canada.

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Asa - Be my man (video)

Discover ASA’s uplifting rock-tinged single with hints of 1960s soul : “BE MY MAN” official music video. From new album : Beautiful Imperfection, set to release from October 25 in continental Europe (naïve)

Directed by Raphaël Frydman - Produced by Partizan / naïve

CLICK HERE to get the lyrics to this song.

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