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IMPERIAL SUGAR

by ricardo iamuuri

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    “Imperial Sugar” is the new single from the most recent volume of works composed by singer-songwriter Ricardo Iamuuri, introducing what he calls “Urban Folk-Hop/Electro Blues-AfroRock.”
    It has been seven years since Ricardo Iamuuri’s solo debut album, Conversations w/ Shepherds, Sheep, Guinea Pigs, and Monkeys: Nursery Rhymes For The Underfed Minds…Vol. 1, was released. In between then and now, Ricardo not only performed as a solo artist on the Pittsburgh Music Scene (and beyond) but also integrated his musical talents by way of collaborating on unique projects: Dream Job, Formula 412, Jon Quest, Beedie…
    Today, Ricardo Iamuuri is rising high and shining bright, preparing a Summer 2013 release of his second solo album. “Imperial Sugar” is not just Ricardo Iamuuri’s introductory debut single; more so it’s an invitation to his MOVEMENT. “It’s never too late to shine!” “Imperial Sugar” carries lyrical weight and also overflows with a gust of inspiration and hope for listeners from all walks of life!
    “DON’T REFINE YOUR SHINE!”     ... more
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A GLOBAL ANTHEM OF SELF WORTH & SELF DETERMINATION

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IMPERIAL SUGAR BABY!

it's never too late to shine
fill up your heart
and your head will rise
above the sky
it's a sweet life
sweet life

it's never too late to shine
fill up your heart
and your head will rise
above the sky
it's a sweet life
sweet life

who are you kidding?
what pill you popping?
must not be looking,
this shit ain't stopping
and you have the nerve
to speak from your mountain
that it is a sweet life

what are you preaching?
what are you teaching?
surely not learning
your shits repeating
and you have the nerve
with your constitution
saying it's a sweet life

it's never too late to shine
fill up your heart
and your head will rise
above the sky
it's a sweet life
sweet life

it's never too late to shine
fill up your heart
and your head will rise
above the sky
it's a sweet life
sweet life

IMPERIAL SUGAR BABY

why are you praying?
why are you waiting?
while you're still bleeding
they're steady taking
your rhythm and soul
rhythm has been sold
for that little sweet life

so why are you fighting?
the wars they are waging
they're steady living
you keep on dying
it's time to say no!
time to let go
please free your soul
from this bittersweet lie

it's never too late to shine
fill up your heart
and your head will rise
above the sky
it's a sweet life
sweet life

it's never too late to shine
fill up your heart
and your head will rise
above the sky
it's a sweet life
sweet lie

don't refine your shine
don't refine your shine
don't refine your shine
don't refine your shine
don't refine your shine
don't refine your shine
don't refine your shine
don't refine your shine
don't refine your shine

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released March 1, 2013
Written & Performed by ricardo iamuuri
Produced & Recorded by Akil Esoon for Hot Metal Music (ASCAP)
Arranged by ricardo iamuuri and Akil Esoon
Recorded at Fine Arts Apartments

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ricardo iamuuri Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Ricardo Iamuuri is an African American singer-songwriter and performance artist. Ricardo's music rests firmly upon the foundation of traditional folk music. His primary influence came through Negro Spirituals sung a cappella by his family choir, "The Gift of Song," but the inspiration of musical theatre, urban blues, R&B, soul and classic hip-hop is evident throughout his work. ... more

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