See a homie you ain’t seen since back in the day Up an early for the hope of a brand new day Maddafact this song is so real I gotta post the lyrics: So, whether you see her at the airport, on the street, or gracing the stage, say “hello.” And when you are in the car, turning on your radio to unexpectedly hear one of the best breakdowns from the ‘90s (that you and I both know you can’t help but belt out), just remember: that’s Dawn Robinson.Why: A lot of things have made me feel that way in the past couple of days. Over the summer, Robinson brought her love of music and her spirit of unity to various stages, connecting with fans, and educating the next generation in the epic musical styles that most of us were fortunate to experience firsthand as we grew up. People need this.”Īnd she is continuing to build people up, including hundreds of thousands of people throughout the country celebrating Pride 2019. And I realized that others are going through the same things I’m going through. “When I started posting about things I was going through, people reacted. Whether posting an inspirational message on social media, or taking the time to chat, Robinson’s motto is “We all need to lift each other up.” Sweet and sincere, Robinson enjoys interacting with her fans, too.
Even to this day, it hurts you to hear that song. Or you can hear a song, and it takes you to a time when you got your heart broken. “A song can take you right back to childhood, right back to being in the kitchen with your grandmother or somewhere at a park with your uncle and your cousins.
Bringing her alluring voice and all its glory, topping off the luscious, and sometimes beat-pumping accompaniments with lyrics that ring true for many, Robinson certainly paints a picture. Then in 2002, Robinson turned it up again with the release of her solo album Dawn. It was Raphael’s idea, but I like the fact that we put together the look, the sound, the likeness of Lucy Pearl ourselves.” “I feel closer to Lucy Pearl than I did with En Vogue because I’ve known Raphael since I was a kid. Enthusiastic and vibrant with a distinct mix of soul, rock, and funk, Robinson along with Raphael Saadiq and Ali Shaheed Muhammad took a creative leap that is close to her heart. You have to speak up for yourself on any level, on any kind of work that you do.”Īlthough all great things must come to an end, the next part of Robinson’s journey was a fork in the road where she made her choice through the musical collaboration Lucy Pearl. Back then, as women in business, we had our boyfriends and husbands in our ear saying stuff, so we weren’t doing the right things for ourselves. The music industry is crazy because there is so much greed. Now 30 years later, we see even more women choosing their own path and knowing their worth.
It wasn’t always easy and as with many, this time allowed her to evolve in a male-driven industry, where Robinson gave herself permission to stand up for what’s right and make the decisions that were best for her. Not only did En Vogue join the ranks of greats such as The Pointer Sisters, Exposé, and The Shirelles, but they inspired and helped pave the way for others who now also grace Billboard’s Top 10 Girl Groups of All-Time, including TLC and Destiny’s Child. Their harmonies were and still are beyond compare, and in the ‘90s, they were it! Robinson was about to embark on a trip that quickly sailed her to superstar status. Standing in front of the audience was too much for me, so I would turn my back to the audience.” He would sit down in a chair and play base because he was nervous. He used to play in my band in San Francisco. “Raphael and I have known each other since we were 16. But who would guess it from the presence and passion she evokes on stage? The woman whose bold voice brings it home on tracks such as “My Lovin’ (Never Gonna Get It)” and “Free Robinson’s journey to the top was not without an obstacle many of us know well, though. Singing was it for her, a part of her true essence. He ran in the house to tell my mom, and she said, ‘Really? She’s just learning to talk, and you’re telling me she’s singing a Beatles song?’” “I was in the car with my dad when I was 2 years old, and at the time, the Beatles had a song called ‘Michelle (Ma Belle)’ on the radio. Dawn Robinson, the 8x Grammy-nominated artist, formerly of En Vogue, certainly was born to sing.
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