"Say Hi" features Ariana Smith on lead vocals over a classic vibe soul track.
No samples, No MIDI, just good, DIY, self-produced, raw, underground soul music, from Staten Island New York!
"Rising Sun Gang" was recorded by Gary Nieves Jr at Cobra Sun Studio in Staten Island, New York. Tracks were cut to 1/2" 8 channel tape, and then mixed in a hybrid analog/digital fashion, using a 1/4" stereo machine and the latest recording software.
lyrics
"Say Hi" (A. Smith)
Walking past you
I raise up my hand and wave,
You look at me
and turn your head and look away.
Well I know we never were friends, and I don't want to be.
I know I'm better than you but it really crosses me when…
You never ever say hi, I feel some type of way.
You never ever say hi, I feel some type of way.
You know we went to school together but you never acknowledge me.
You think you're cool, smelling yourself you're such a fool, and
I'm just saying I was taught to speak when spoken to.
I say the words, but no response.
How dare you!
Never ever say hi, I feel some type of way,
You never ever say hi, I feel some type of way.
Listen I don't need a mindless conversation.
All I want is a little respect from the situation.
Smile, look me in the eye, and you be on your way.
Perhaps if you were a bit bolder, you could give me more than a cold shoulder.
You never ever say hi, I feel some type of way. I feel some type of way.
credits
from Rising Sun Gang,
released January 23, 2013
Ariana Smith - Vocals (lyrics)
Michael Costello - Vocals
Gary Nieves Jr - Bass, Guitar, Casiotone, Conga (comp.)
Joe Crispiano - Guitar (comp.)
Ruben Nieves Jr - Shekere
AJ Pantaleo - Drums
Rafael Calderon - Trumpets
Jason Mink - Tenor Sax
Arsenio Perez - Violin
Produced by GLNJR at Cobra Sun Studio
Copyright 2013 The Rising Sun All Stars
The Rising Sun All Stars are a hip hop music collective from Staten Island, New York.
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