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Rocky Dawuni "Shade Tree" (Offical Music Video)

Rocky Dawuni
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Streaming & Sales Link HERE: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/roc... PLEASE LEAVE YOUR COMMENTS BELOW & SHARE WIDELY! Global music star, Rocky Dawuni releases a gorgeous new video for his new single “Shade Tree.” The video, filmed in Salvador, Bahia in Brazil is a picturesque feast of culture, lifestyle and the soulful diversity of its people. “Shade Tree” is a timely new global anthem of empowerment and unity. Salvador, Bahia is the perfect setting for the video for the song “Shade Tree” as the city itself grew from all of the Africans who were brought here and found each other creating this incredible nucleus of afro descen …...more
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Rocky Dawuni "Shade Tree" (Offical Music Video)
Streaming & Sales Link HERE: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/roc... PLEASE LEAVE YOUR COMMENTS BELOW & SHARE WIDELY! Global music star, Rocky Dawuni releases a gorgeous new video for his new single “Shade Tree.” The video, filmed in Salvador, Bahia in Brazil is a picturesque feast of culture, lifestyle and the soulful diversity of its people. “Shade Tree” is a timely new global anthem of empowerment and unity. Salvador, Bahia is the perfect setting for the video for the song “Shade Tree” as the city itself grew from all of the Africans who were brought here and found each other creating this incredible nucleus of afro descendent culture – a modern day “cultural shade tree” that is the “roots” connecting Africa to the African Diaspora and to the rest of the globe. The video was directed by Brazilian director Ema Ribeiro and produced by Acesssos Produtora . "As a resident of Salvador, Ema's cinematic vision and perspective was an invaluable asset to projecting the global vision of the song.” "Shade Tree" is based on the concept of the tree that provides shade for all of the various “shades” of humanity. It is a convergence point and an oasis for all people. The shade tree is where conflicts and disagreements can be resolved; it provides “a shelter from the rain” which is shared amongst everyone. Under the tree we are a community in our individuality. As the lyrics say “we are one, but we are not the same." At a time when Africa is awakening to new political realities and the wider world is grappling with further geo-political divisions, this is a poignant song that reminds people of our shared humanity. “Shade Tree,” written by Rocky Dawuni, has additional production by GRAMMY Nominated engineer and musician extraordinaire, Anthony Brewster as well as renown engineer Michael Vail Blum. The song was mixed by multiple GRAMMY Award winning engineer and producer, Qmillion aka Keith Lewis, known for his work on the Robert Glasper “Black Radio” albums, Seun Kuti and more. Drawing from diverse influences and vocals stylings that sometimes recall classic soul singers like Curtis Mayfield and D’Angelo, with a production approach that merges elements of Hip Hop, Reggae and soul stirring social commentary,” Shade Tree” keeps things moving with its irresistible conscious groove heralding a new world of hope. Rocky Dawuni Links: http://www.rockydawuni.com   / rockydawuni     / rockydawuni     / rockydawuni   http://www.rockydawunifoundation.org Media Contact: Cary Sullivan - afrofunke@yahoo.com Rocky Dawuni “Shade Tree” Video Production Team Director: Ema Ribeiro Cinematography: João Tatu Editing: Evanize Essi Executive Producers: Claus Luz, Cary Sullivan Production: Claus Luz Production Assistant: Suelen Neves Photography Assistant: Daniel Santos Still: Gabriela Palha Translator: Anne Cardoso Driver: Paulo Sandes Cast: Negra Lú, Iuri Porto, Maiana Martins, Ítalo Roberto Suelen Neves Video production house: Acessos Produtora "Shade Tree" Credits: Written by: Rocky Dawuni Lead Vocals: Rocky Dawuni Bass: John Mc Knight Guitars: John Mc Knight Backing Vocals: Rocky Dawuni Produced by: Rocky Dawuni & Anthony Brewster Engineers: Anthony Brewster & Michael Vail Blum Mixed by: Qmillion Mastering by: Chris Athens Executive Producer: Cary Sullivan Photography: Cary Sullivan Cover Design: Ellen Animates Rocky Dawuni Clothing by: JuJu Eye, Chocolate Clothing Global GH and Black and Phamous Recorded at House of Vibe Studios & Titan Music Studios Los Angeles, CA 2023 Published by Rocky Dawuni Music, BMI Copyright AQUARIAN Records 2023 ISRC QZTAT2375610 UPC 198027722682 Song Length: 3:14 ROCKY DAWUNI “SHADE TREE” LYRICS Oh let’s talk about it under the shade tree Let’s check out the set up That sets us apart Oh let’s talk about it under the shade tree If we could lift the vibration Turn the hatred into empathy Oh let’s talk about it under the shade tree We might be playing in the same game We are one but we are not the same Yeah yeah yeah yeah Realization is not a bag of shame We are one but we are not the same Mama ma ma We are one but we are not the same Know we are one but we are not the same Generations come and go I say I want to know who among them is a brother’s keeper Oh we can talk about this under the shade tree So many places of disappointment But I found my needed inspiration Oh we can talk about this under the shade tree In a space between pleasure and pain We are one but we are not the same Yeah yeah yeah yeah We take the same shelter from the rain We are one under the shade Mama mama mama Then you know we are one but we are not the same Now you know we are one under one shade #RockyDawuni #RockyDawuniShadeTree #ShadeTree #GlobalRoots #AfroRoots #Reggae #Ghana #Africa #ConsciousMusic #RevolutionaryMusic #Brasil #Bahia #Salvador #Capoiera

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Rocky Dawuni

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