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Find Your Light - EP

by Mariama Whyte

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spirituallyfit Ms. Mariama Whyte is a spirited songbird with an angelic voice. In the song “In Times of Peace and War” she displays the range of her voice in a piece that’s infused with several musical genres from jazz to r&b and couched in the world music from the Mother Land, all perfectly balanced and prepared for your souls consumption. I highly recommend that you listen to and support Cleveland Ohio’s own Mariama Whyte’s in her efforts share her gift with us...
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U Don't Love Me Back (lyrics) Been at this love thing for awhile but now you've taken another road Everytime I try to warm up to you baby all you do is treat me so cold What happened that you turn against how did I become your worst enemy Someone else has your attention but the only who really loves you is me I do my best all day and night to keep you happy satisfied But I'm just wasting my time cause I know the bottomline is Hook Baby I love you but you don't love me back Mama giving some real good love but Daddy ain't giving jack I'm wide open you keep dropping the ball just like a shady quarterback I love you you don't love me back Would be nice to get some passion round here brotha When you gonna do your part I'm not talking about how you put it down in the bed I'm talking about what you putting down in my heart You don't appreciate the love I give you do you know how much I sacrifice I've been nothing but a good woman to you baby why do I deserve this bitter life I do my best all day and night to keep you happy satisfied but I'm just wasting my time because I know the bottomline is Hook Bridge Oooh do you even know you hurt me to my soul I can't let you go (2x) Hook
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Didn't Mean To Do It (lyrics) Am I a fool if I knew all along you were going right and I was going wrong I see it now that I've had time to clear my head I shoulda laid all alone in my bed See I've been running from one man to the next My body and soul need a little time to rest And it hurts me so bad cause you've been so good to me But I've gotta go now it's time for me to leave Hook Well I didn't mean to do it I'm sorry that I blew it I I said it was forever And I hate to walk away but I can't stay cause it ain't getting no better And deep inside I knew it I shoulda listened to it but I couldn't get it together Well I didn't I didn't mean to do it Trust me there were no tricks up my sleeve Probably the hardest thing for you to hear or believe But the longer I stay the more that I still need my space But I still love you I'll always love you forgive when I say That I've been running from one man to the next My body my soul need a little time to rest And it hurts me so bad cause you've been so good to me But I've gotta go now it's time for me to leave Hook Bridge Would you rather I would you rather I lie disguise and live an untrue life with you I don't think so Maybe this is my time to grow as a woman and finally overcomes my obstacles Yes I think so Hook
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Find Your Light (lyrics) Take the stage find your place This is what you were made for Don't be afraid you have freedom and grace It's you we're waiting for See how you shine when you find your light Sometimes you feel like you walk alone And you can't make it on your walk But believe me love is all around You just need a little faith a little faith That's really all it takes Don't worry about yesterday your time is now See how you shine when you find your light
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We Be One 03:42
We Be One (lyrics) Like tidal waves crashing from the sea Shooting stars blazing through the galaxies Out of the blue you were there looking at me so sweet so sweet You knew every secret before I told you treated my heart like precious gold Through all of the joy and struggle baby we never let go Let's stay young let's grow old together Hook You me we be one together You me we be one forever Two souls united from two different lands But one love one heart one solid rock we stand When the world says we can't we say baby yes we can You knew every secret before I told you treated my heart like precious gold Through all of the joy and struggle baby we never let go Let's stay young let's grow old together Hook Breakdown I am yours and you are mine hand in hand walking in the light Let's make more love less war no fight Together we can shine so bright You me we can build a mighty kingdom build a better world for our children Amen it's done whatsoever come you and me you and me we be one Hook
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In Times of Peace and War (written by Mariama Whyte, Lubabalo Sibindlana, Rufus Bonds, Jr) Please no more fairytales no more magic spells they don't do the trick Please no more foolish games they are all the same tell me where I fit In this land of good and plenty so few and so empty Contradictions so many help me find the way Chorus In times of peace in times of war what do I give what do I fight for In times of peace in times of war how do I live what do I die for Oh my Lord We don't need substitutes for the absolute where does the truth lie Here stuck inside the gray with no words to say seems the safest place to hide In this land of endless sorrow so many more tomorrows Contradictions spent and borrowed help me find the way Chorus Umhlab'uyaophela bo (The world is dying) Sicela uxolo lo (We plead for peace) Emhlabeni 'yho iyho (In our land) Sikhomb'indele 'iyole le (Peace is the way) My Lord Oh Help us Lord We need your power We're praying for your guidance Help us Lord What do I die for Oh my Lord My Lord

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"Find Your Light" is Mariama Whyte's r&b/soul EP fused with sounds from rock, reggae and world music. Her vocals reflect both power and sophistication, lightness and depth. A witty and conscious songwriter, she writes reflective and clever lyrics accompanied with memorable melodies. Although a short album, Mariama's EP makes a huge statement that makes any listener stand at attention. Stay tuned for more!

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released November 28, 2012

"Find Your Light" credits

1. U Don't Love Me Back (written by Mariama Whyte, Vencott "Vennie" Palmer)

2. Didn't Mean To Do It (written by Mariama Whyte, Rhett George, Vencott "Vennie" Palmer)

3. Find Your Light (written by Mariama Whyte)

4. We Be One (written by Mariama Whyte, Vencott "Vennie" Palmer)

5. In Times of Peace and War (Mariama Whyte, Lubabalo Sibindlana, Rufus Bonds, Jr)

Musician credits:
Mariama Whyte: lead and background vocals; keys, violin (5)
Vencott "Vennie" Palmer: drums, programming, bass, keys (1,2,4)
Jesse Barnes: acoustic guitar (2), electric guitar (4)
Eric Scott Cronstein: electric guitar (2)
Felton Offard: acoustic and electric guitar (3)
Bill Ransom: percussion (1)
Rufus Bonds, Jr: featured male vocal (5)
South African vocal ensemble: Ntomb'khona Dlamini, Nqobile Mbanjwa, Thabile Mtshali, Vusi Sondiyazi (5)
John Mader: drums (5)
Andrew Higgins: bass (5)
B.Z. Lewis: electric guitar (5)
Dave Mancuso: percussion (5)

Music Production Credits:
Tracks 1,2,4 Produced by Vencott "Vennie" Palmer (additional vocal production and arrangement by Mariama Whyte)

Track 3 Produced by Mariama Whyte and Felton Offard

Track 5 Produced by Mariama Whyte and Lubabalo Sibindlana

Recorded by Eric Scott Cronstein, Adam Korbesmeyer, Doc Harrill, Felton Offard and BZ Lewis at AnteUp Audio (Cleveland, OH), Synergy Studios (Cleveland, OH) and Studio 132 (San Francisco, CA)

Tracks 1,3,4 mixed by Doc Harrill at Synergy Studios, Track 2 mixed by Eric Scott Cronstein at Anteup Audio, Track 5 mixed by BZ Lewis at Studio 132, Mastered by Doc Harrill at Synergy Studios

Executive Producer: Mariama Whyte

Photography: Ernest Washington
Hair/Make-up: Patrice Coleman
Design: Sean O'Halloran

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Mariama Whyte is not your typical artist. Inside her lies a unique voice of many colors. She sings and writes from a place of both tenderness and strength and with R&B as her musical foundation, effortlessly moves through different sounds while remaining herself and at home in them all. A Broadway actress as well, Mariama Whyte has a rare voice and message that the whole world will soon hear. ... more

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