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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.
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Media Contact:
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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
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