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An ode to 90’s R&B, Amerigo Gazaway and Xiomara’s “1990” album is a nostalgic love letter to an era that redefined the genre. Known for his work reinterpreting classics, Gazaway (most recently tapped by the Miles Davis estate for his work on the lost Rubberband sessions), steps out of his role as a remixer and gives Bay Area artist, Xiomara, the bedrock for her voice to flourish.
With her breakout 2016 release “Seven Nineteen,” Xiomara’s soulful debut took home top rankings in SF Weekly’s “5 Best Bay Area Albums of 2016” list and led to guest spots on releases from Son Little, Blu, and Oh No to name a few. Leaning heavy on Xiomara’s songwriting and arrangement chops, the newly formed duo spent the last year crafting a collaboration as original as it is reminiscent.
[Verse]
She only has eyes for me
It might not be wise to lead her on
Done a lot of dirt in my past
And until nightfall’s upon me
I know that
[Chorus]
I’d go to war with galaxies for you
But you can’t Force may da be with you
Just love me now (c’mon baby and love me now)
Just love me now (c’mon baby and love me now)
Just love me now
[Verse]
As far as we can see
Another day might not come when we greet the sun
Oh I see all she can be
truly I’m just afraid that she aint the one for me
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
Love is Freedom (love is freedom, love is freedom)
Your love is freedom (love is freedom, love is freedom)
Love is Freedom (love is freedom, love is freedom)
Love is freedom
[Chorus]
Love me now
Love me now
Love me now
Just love me baby
Love me now
Love me now
Love me now
Just love me baby
(Repeat to fade out)
credits
from 1990,
released November 5, 2019
Soul Mates 2019
Written & Performed by Xiomara
Produced & Mixed by Amerigo Gazaway
Executive Producer: Rickey Mindlin
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