The third single from the original motion picture soundtrack for Lom Nava Love, “I Am Because We Are (Tribute to the Dawson Family)” is a high-energy tribute to a family of seven (two parents and five children) murdered in Baltimore, Maryland in 2002 after their rowhouse was firebombed. The up-tempo track ignites the African philosophical system of Ubuntu which communicates a universal bond of sharing that connects all humanity and is an expression of collective respect for human dignity.
Daya’s euphonious vocal performance is solid as a rock throughout the track as she creates a path to remembrance, healing and collective action. Written, composed and produced by Fanon Hill, “I Am Because We Are (Tribute to the Dawson Family),” also presents a shining rhythm section including Grammy award winning percussionist Moziah Saleem and virtuoso drumming sensation Kush Abadey among others skillfully backing Daya.
released January 30, 2016
I AM BECAUSE WE ARE (Tribute to the Dawson Family)
was written, composed, and produced by Fanon Hill for Candlestick Freedom Publishing (ASCAP)
Lead & Background Vocals: Navasha Daya
Drums: Kush Abadey
Bass: Anthony "Blue" Jenkins
Grand Piano: DeAndre Shaifer (Dre King)
Electric Guitar: Matthew Chase
Arp Odyssey: DeAndre Shaifer (Dre King)
Percussion (Congas): Leroy "Boogie" Greer
Auxillary Percussion (blocks, talking drum, and cuíca): Moziah Saleem
Horns: Mo'Horns - (Trombone by Marvin Thompson, Trumpet by Theljon Allen, Alto Saxaphone by William Spence)
Executive Producer: Fanon Hill
Recorded, Engineered and Mixed by Steve Wright at Wrightway Studios, Baltimore, MD.
Mastered by Anthony Eichler at Tone Master, Silver Spring, MD
Horn Arrangements: Navasha Daya
Additional background vocal arrangements by Navasha Daya
CD Graphic Layout & Design by Dirk Joseph
Photography Credits: Aisha Butler of Jazzy Studios
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