To our sons an daughters, nieces and nephews.
And the expecting parents R and F, and their beautiful daughter.
And the expecting parents R and F, and their beautiful daughter.
'Joy' is a song that appears on Teddy Riley's group, Blackstreet, first album and was released as a single in March 1995. It peaked at 12 on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop Singles and Tracks but chart position is not what matters about this song.
The melody is written by Michael Jackson, lyrics by Tammy Lucas , and was considered for a while to be included on Michael's "Dangerous" album. It was It was released together with 5 other versions - Uptown Joy that samples Michael's song "I Can't Help It", Cool Joy and Quiet Storm that feature saxophonist Mike Phillips, New Carnegie Mix which was arranged for strings and conducted by Jeremy Lubbock , with Mark Portmann on keyboards and Bruce Dukov on violin. All wrapped up by the amazing producing and mixing of Teddy Riley.
The vocals that made people to think of Michael are a masterpiece of then Black street member, Levi Little.
The end result is powerful and gentle at the same time. And though it came together with the borrowed talent from so many artists it shows no signs of being blend. On the contrary - there are no stitches, no patches.
For few years now this song changed meaning for me and it become more than just a beautiful piece of music. Every time I listen to it reminds me to say thank you to the beautiful souls that make my life be filled with joy, either they are close or far. Your love and wisdom are an inspiration.
The melody is written by Michael Jackson, lyrics by Tammy Lucas , and was considered for a while to be included on Michael's "Dangerous" album. It was It was released together with 5 other versions - Uptown Joy that samples Michael's song "I Can't Help It", Cool Joy and Quiet Storm that feature saxophonist Mike Phillips, New Carnegie Mix which was arranged for strings and conducted by Jeremy Lubbock , with Mark Portmann on keyboards and Bruce Dukov on violin. All wrapped up by the amazing producing and mixing of Teddy Riley.
The vocals that made people to think of Michael are a masterpiece of then Black street member, Levi Little.
The end result is powerful and gentle at the same time. And though it came together with the borrowed talent from so many artists it shows no signs of being blend. On the contrary - there are no stitches, no patches.
For few years now this song changed meaning for me and it become more than just a beautiful piece of music. Every time I listen to it reminds me to say thank you to the beautiful souls that make my life be filled with joy, either they are close or far. Your love and wisdom are an inspiration.
"Joy" credits:
Design – Eric Altenburger
Drums [Fills] – Gerald Heyward
Engineer – George Mayers, John Haynes, Serban Ghenea
Engineer [Assistant] – Kimberly Smith
Other [Styling] – David K.
Photography By – Aaron Rapoport
Producer, Written-By, Mixed By – Teddy Riley
Written-By – Bootsy Collins, George Clinton, Jr, M. Parker, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Susaye Green, Tammy Lucas
Written-by [Rap], Rap – Nutta Butta