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Soon As I Can

by The Brooks

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    140g Black vinyl in a custom inner sleeve with photos taken during the recording of the album at Studio PM and Troublemakers Studios.

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    Celebrate the release of our single "Soon As I Can" with this exclusive t-shirt in a natural color. Featuring an unique illustration by Jimmy Suzan, this design captures the essence of the track with bold, expressive art. The high-quality heat-pressed print is handled by the talented folks at C'est beau, a proud Québec-based company.

    Unisex
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    100% embroidered patches, measuring 4 inches and featuring an illustration that exudes the spirit of Montreal's iconic Orange Julep. Easy to apply with iron on backing.
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    Indulge in the captivating and limited edition Soon As I Can album t-shirt. Featuring the breathtaking illustration work of Jimmy Suzan, this high-quality heat-pressed print is expertly crafted by C'est beau, a proud Québec-based company. Elevate your style and show off your love for music with this unique t-shirt.

    Color: natural
    Unisex
    Relax fit
    100% Ring Spun Cotton
    Narrow width, rib collar, taped neck and shoulders for comfort and durability
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1.
Sista 05:00
I am oblivious, she walks in front of me, sim simma Im of the opinion, they try, to take the fun from me Hey girl, walk with me, won’t you come around to the now? I know you take it slow, quotin’ Deuteronomy, Awww Sista.. Girl not to worry, let’s just take our sweet ass time Feels so good, in my arms, beautiful flower of mine. Awww Sista..., my Sista ya Got a vote for your love I’m speaking honestly you all in my blood like Noah in the flood .. And I made my decision I saw it in a vision... you are the one that, makes me believe yeah Hey girl, actually you note my promises my heart says to me this should be monogamy Awww sista Now the truth is, you don’t need no superman your life has shown to most that you don’t need nobody but you Aww sista, my sista You are we need let’s all agree yeah yeah Are you wanting me like I’m wanting you I can see it now, my babies with you If you walk with me, I’ll do all that I can Just look in these eyes, try to understand I'm only a man, working hard with these hands But I'd lift the world, nurture these lands And build you a kingdom, so holy, so grand Beautiful Sista, let the world began Sista Calling on you.. Sitas.. we know you’re the truth Ella Fitzgerald Nina Simone Sarah Vaughan Janis Joplin Josephine Baker Billy Holiday Etta James Whitney Houston, Amy Whinehouse Aretha Franklin Tina Turner...
2.
I can’t afford it ...to go through life and not own it. I’m struggling... and my so called friends can’t see it I spent all my time trying to change my point of view about you Then you play the game with no exchange, people change and don’t explain Here’s what I’m telling you I don’t need to justify why I am like this. It’s coming from the real oh yeah People think that I’m hard sometimes, but I want you to know It’s coming from the real oh yeah Oh oh oh wo It’s coming from the real oh yeah Been searching for myself in my rear view, it didn’t make much sense at all started listening to what you say now I’m behind this eight ball. See I’m strong and I’m able but weak sometime, but I got a feeling that you want me to disappear in your lies just to satisfy your wish. I don’t need to justify why I am like this. It’s coming from the real oh yeah Some people think I’m out of my mind, but I’m here to tell you I am here for the the real. Oh yeah I don’t need to justify why I’m like this is coming from the real. Oh yeah you just got to recognize that it’s like this. It’s coming from the real oh yeah I’ve been watching you spinning walking through your life.. and you’ve been giving your 10 cents like it makes sense and it’s your right .. ya spinning, while you are digging, ducking your sin but I know better than you how the story will end ....... Y’all know what I’m talking about the kind of people who are going to get all up in your business you got them in your neighbourhood you may even got in your own family .. yeah, you know what I’m saying ...,.
3.
What's That 00:55
Ohhh What’s that I’m hearing what’s that I’m hearing Hey, are you recording that man Are you recording that man hey what’s that I’m hearing what’s that I’m hearing are you recording that man OK huh.. On the back others We gotta take care of one another each one teach one..find someone to love.. and it’ll be all right. I’ve got a notion... that patient will come to you. I got a notion that patient belongs to you.
4.
I’m in position and got some paper Looking for the one to lift me up maybe I got the feeling and I got the time So if it’s gonna be you, Gon let it do what it do My heart is on the line.. it’s 11:30, am I wasting my time ? You should be loving me My agenda is to pursue you daily honestly you make me CRAZY Soon as I can (soon as I can) I’ll be right there (oh baby) Don’t go nowhere Soon as I can (you better believe it) I’ll be upstairs (I'll be upstairs) just be aware It’s the right time (right time) for us to rewind (rewind) So tell me, what’s your thrill? You know that we must decide what we gon do on On the real yeah it’s time for us to make a plan Stop turn around in circles, going back and forth again (Going back and forth, back and forth) My agenda is to pursue you daily honestly you make me CRAZY Soon as I can Soon as I can (soon as I can) I’ll be right there (oh baby) Don’t go nowhere Soon as I can (you better believe it) I’ll be upstairs (I'll be upstairs) just be aware Soon as I can (soon as I can) I'll be right there (I'll be right there) Don't go nowhere (baby girl) Soon as I can (you better believe it) I'll be upstairs (I'll be upstairs) Where the lights are bright The lights are bright and beamin’ I can’t believe what we gonna do My superstar approaches I love it baby, I love it baby Hold on, I must be dreamin’ Hold tight babe, u ready? I’m coming up ! So tell me wassup? Because I’m so into you, there's not a thing I can't do Chorus 3 Soon as I can (soon as I can) I'll be right there (oh baby) Don't go nowhere Soon as I can (you better believe it) I'll be upstairs Just be aware girl Soon as I can (Oh!) I'll be right there (I'll be right there) Don't go nowhere Soon as I can (Oh!) I'll be upstairs Just be aware Soon as I can baby oh baby love Soon as I can baby we can fall in love Soon as we cross the line and touching each other girl..I love it babe I love it baby
5.
Lemon Haze 00:44
6.
The Wall 04:06
You got me so deep deep up under your spell, you should know that by the look in my eyes.. I know that we can do it but we shouldn’t and we really gotta stop living this life Sensation has brought us so far but we have to have this conversation. I’m feeling kind of insecure about it all, but I’ll tell you what I’m feeling inside My back’s against the wall You got, my back, against the wall You said that , I could have it all. I know we should not be doing what we’re doing baby but you always be hanging on my line And I feel good, you feel like we can’t disconnect this Girl it’s not to be considered that we wasted our time baby.. Ahh when you come around... you know I can’t resist you girl when opportunity knocks more than once with you. Oh, and you know it. My backs against the wall. You got, my back, against the wall You said that , I could have it all. You got my back against the wall : No encore.. I’m about to fall Believing every word Yeah yeah yeah. Hey hey.. you’re all that I ever wanted baby Hey hey.. You drive me like I wanna be driven lady Hey hey.. You give me everything I thought I would need Oh girl, help me please .. yeah All I wanna do is funk it with you you are the one especially chosen for me All I wanna do is funk it with you (I think about you pretty loving baby I think about you pretty oh baby) you are the one especially chosen for me ..
7.
Okay.... Check this out. Mirror mirror on the wall.. Who’s the greatest of them all I really know I’ll find better things to do.. I’m in love with you..I’m in love with you Mirror mirror on the wall, Who’s the greatest of them all I can’t find things to do.. Guess what ? I’m in love with you.. I’m in love with you In the beginning, we have birth rights.. yeah On the faces of another..feels alright.. Can’t wait till we get more love.. oh excellent love..yeah dead man cried.. give me your love... dead man cried.. back it up one time Mirror mirror on the wall, Who’s the greatest of them all I can’t find things to do.. Guess what ? I’m in love with you.. I’m in love with you play on y’all
8.
Illusions 01:01
9.
Miss Molly 04:57
Wanna know do you miss her Ms Molly I miss Molly so damn much.. where you at ? We miss that touch.. want you come out and play for a while we need you here She ain’t afraid of nothing- Got no fear.. Ain’t afraid of anything Got no fear.. and no matter what problem facing make you want to face it geared with lovin in her soul Now excuses Just like bootees everybody need one Tell me do you .. miss Molly Miss her the way that I do .. Miss Molly Hear you say but do you.... Miss Molly Tell me me the truth.. miss Molly when she’s loving you .. There’s nothing you can do nah, nah She can motivate.. she’s on her way Can’t wait for her to get here someday she will see before. Oh, I’m longing for. Patience is a virtue they say. she’s so hot, ya better not touch oh word on the street she’s just too much like chewing beef with no teeth So delicious but tough to handle I don’t mind cause somebody gotta do it and if you don’t, you know I’ll come and do it and no matter what problem facing make you want to face it geared with lovin in your soul Now excuses are just like bootees everybody got one .. tell me how you feeling now... OHHHH .. oh do you miss her like I do OHHHH .. oh do you miss her like I do

about

The Brooks, a supergroup formed in the early 2010s, is a formidable groove machine. From their beginnings at Dièse Onze to the big international stages, they combine the pleasure of playing, artistic freedom and creative synergy. Their electrifying music, a cross between funk, soul, r'n'b, afrobeat and jazz, is driven by bouncy rhythms, flamboyant brass, inventive keyboards and bewitching guitars. Their forthcoming album, ''Soon As I Can” (October 4, 2024) promises to propel their grooves to new heights.

credits

released October 4, 2024

Written, performed and produced by The Brooks.
Recorded live at Studio PM and Troublemakers Studios.
Engineered by Fred Bouchard & Marc Bell
Mixed by Marc Bell

The Brooks are:

Alexandre Lapointe: Bass
Philippe Look: Guitars, Lead and Back vocals
Alan “funt” Prater: Lead, back vocals & Trombone.
Philippe Beaudin: Percussion

Horn arrangements by The Brooks and Patrice Luneau

Mastering by: Philip Gosselin

Guest musicians:

Drums: Max ‘Dimsunk’ Sansalone except on Illusions
Drums: Alexis Gagnon: on Illusions
Dan Thouin: Piano, keys, organ and synthesizers
Olivier Salazar: Talk box synthesizer
Patrice Luneau: Saxophone
Nicolas Boulay: Trumpet
Lorraine Ouimet: Crowd in Coming From The Real

P&C 2024 Big in the Garden.

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The Brooks Montreal, Québec

The Brooks are a powerhouse funk-soul collective from Montréal, known for their irresistible grooves, soulful vocals, fiery brass, slick keys, and hypnotic guitars. Born at the Dièse Onze jazz club, they now light up stages worldwide. New album Soon As I Can dropped October 4, 2024 — taking their sound to thrilling new heights. ... more

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