THINK TWICE A song about self-doubt. Produced by: JoVia Lyrics and Vocals: Phoenix Keys: Wayne Castle All other instruments & programming: JoVia Recorded & Mixed: JoVia GULLAH GEECHEE Produced by: JoVia Rhodes/Organ (Nord Electro): Matt Nelson Drums: Jonathan Marks Bass: Damon Warmack Percussion: JoVia Flute: A.J. Kluth Vocals: JoVia, Lola Morales, Stefan kukurugya Vocals recorded at: Stefan Kukurugya (DetroitPiano.com) Recorded by JoVia Mixed by Sean Owens of Lounge Fidelity (Chicago) (Verse) Sapelo's a place off Carolina Speaking tongues that run into each other Dance the Buzzard Lope Is simply what they do If the spirit moves you to you know they'd Love to dance with you beautiful people on these Islands full of life and love Speaking words of truth and freedom So much overcome If you don't get there soon You're gonna miss them when they're gone You're gonna miss them when they're gone (PreChorus) Gullah never have to answer where did they come from Geechee always knew their freedom came from up above If you don't get there soon You're gonna miss them when they're gone You're gonna miss them when they're gone (Chorus) HEAD GAMES Yeah, I like AfroBeat. This isn't exactly that style but I used a GaGa rhythm that is played in (Cuba) and a singer from Senegal who says they don't listen to Afro-Beat in Senegal. Anyway, the song is about how the media pushes fear. Produced by JoVia Vocals, Bass, Acoustic Guitar: Pathe Jassi Trumpet: Kafele Alto Sax: Fred Jackson Tenor Sax: Ryan Swanson Percussion, Rhodes, Organ: JoVia Drums: Jonathan Marks Electric Guitar: Drew Krag JUSTIFIED A slightly spooky song about lost. This was my mom's favorite. Unfortunately, I lost her 3 days after I released it this album which is why I didn't really put any true efforts into marketing it, until now. I can't listen to it any more, but I hope you like it. I dedicate this one to her beautiful soul & spirit. Produced by: JoVia Lead Vocals, Lyrics: Yaw Rhodes (Nord Electro)/Key Bass: Matt Nelson Flute: A.J. Kluth Background Vocals: Marcus "Africa Hot" Davis, Allegra Delores (Kimeco Roberson, Asia Roberson) All other instruments: JoVia MISS CON STRUED Just listen to the song, you'll get it. Chorus: She's twisted Words intertwined with lies She got my words all turned them 'round She heard them upside down I know you hurt inside But this is just a lie This is not the truth The girl has tricksied you She is Ms. ConStrued Produced by JoVia Rapper: S.M. the Blac Buc Roger Background vocals: Marcus "Africa Hot" Davis, Allegra Delores (Kimeco & Asia Roberson), Christopher Paquette (talking) Bass: Stico Von Drake All other instruments, production & programming: JoVia Recorded & Mixed by: JoVia FREDDIE THE CHUMP I wanted to play with drum grooves in this song. I studied percussion for over 20 years and I wanted to see if I could create a "Tango" type of danceable breakbeat groove. I think I did pretty good. Produced by JoVia Lyrics: JoVia & Rellevent Rhodes (Nord Electro): Matt Nelson Organ: JoVia Drum Programming: JoVia Key bass: JoVia.... What the heck, all other instruments by JoVia Recorded & Mixed by: JoVia BIZARRE This song is about wanting to be yourself. Accepting you and not worrying about keeping up with the Jones'. Chorus: If I had to, I could be you But I want to, Just be me. If you want me to, Be just like you But I won't fit in You think I'm bizarre, how twisted we are (Double verse) Now when you wanna hang you wanna do the same thang I never know just what my flow is. Now I'm to into me, that's how its gonna be Ain't' bout to keep up with the Jonses. And when its all said and done what you got to show that we looking for a similar vision. To the next level of the game it may not be the same, that's the human condition. So let's agree to disagree cause you don't understand me I appreciate your confusion. Let's not complex or perplex this simple pettiness What you see is what you get. This is beauty, don't forget the real me With all the flaws and the finesse. I know I ain't perfect, but tell me who is Produced by: JoVia Lyrics: Kimeco Roberson, Asia Roberson, JoVia Vocals: Allegra Delores (Kimeco & Asia Roberson) All instruments, production & programming: JoVia Recorded & Mixed by: JoVia Mastered by: Kevin Ford of Fullerton Recording Studio (Chicago, IL)