That there is a light at the end of the tunnel, and maybe that’s just naive hope, but that’s honestly what I need. At times, it can feel like we may never get out of these rooms or houses, both metaphorically and literally, but lately I’ve been feeling like something is changing. This is causing many of us to look inward at who we are and what we want from life while evaluating how we can make sure everything fits in the right place, compartmentalizing to survive. We have spent a year or more inside away from family, friends, coworkers, and routines. I feel like right now feeling stuck is all we know. Now, that’s not to say that this isn’t a love song because it very well can be in multiple contexts, but “Closer” reminded me that feeling stuck in life is only temporary. In the realization, I felt jipped all of those years before because I only heard this song in the context of romantic love. In “Closer,” Goapele speaks of the freedom of reaching a new place in life after feeling stuck, a feeling that right now many may relate to. At first listen, it felt like I was back in the early 2000s watching many love stories like the ones that first introduced me to this song, such as Honey and Hitch, but this week when I heard it was the first time I really listened to what the song was saying. This was the first track on Goapele’s debut album Even Closer that released in 2002. The other day while scrolling, like many times in lockdown, I heard a song that in some ways shaped multiple movies of my childhood, “ Closer,” by Goapele. Giving me life interlude - Produced by Mike Tigerħ.There are songs that have spanned almost two decades that draw you right back to where you first heard them. Take it over - Produced by Nate HendrixĦ.
As bright as the sun interlude - Produced by Mike Tigerĥ. Dreamseeker Intro - Produced by Mike Tigerģ. Watch Goapele’s “Power” performance at the Howard Theatre in D.C.:ġ. She is an active participant in the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, and recently starred in a short film entitled Where Is Beauty, which addresses the pressures young women have with social media and beauty standards. Outside of music, Goapele is committed to activism and raising awareness. In between touring the world, she has released four full-length albums and collaborated with a diverse array of heavy hitters such as Snoop Dogg, E-40, Eric Benét, Soulive and Jeff Bhasker.
2001’s Closer yielded the iconic anthem “ Closer.” To date, it has impressively racked up over 6 million Spotify streams and has been sampled by everyone from Drake to YG. Her influence and impact can be felt throughout R&B, soul, and hip-hop. Goapele is currently on her Dreamseeker Tour, which kicked off in April and is closing in her hometown, Oakland, CA 5/18-5/21.ĭiversity has defined Goapele since the start of her career in 2001. The EP’s first single, “ Power,” premiered on and delivers a feel-good message about unconditional love. Pre-order Dreamseeker here.ĭreamseeker includes the seductive single, “ $ecret” with a nod to Aaliyah’s “Are You That Somebody,” as well as an appearance from BJ The Chicago Kid on the standout track, “ Stay." Produced by CrakWav (Bedrock, A&E), " $ecret" is a bedroom banger that boldly explores Goapele's sultry and sensual side.įollowing up 2014’s Strong As Glass, Dreamseeker addresses self-love, social consciousness, sensuality and motherhood. Goapele's got a secret and she's ready to share it! The South-African/American singer, songwriter, actress, activist and designer, Goapele, unveiled a sexy new single, " $ecret," and the tracklist for her forthcoming EP, Dreamseeker- out May 19th via EMPIRE / SKYBLAZE.
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