A Nigerian-French musician, song writer and performer, she was born 17th September 1982 - as Bukola Elemide in Paris, Capital of France. Shortly after her birth, her entire family moved to Lagos State, Nigeria to reside. Her Father a cinematographer and mother a shopkeeper, raised Asa along with three siblings in a town called Festac, in Lagos State, Nigeria.
As a jazz musician, she is recognized for her talented lyrical vibes and sweet sturdy vocal sounds. She is also raw, authentic and original as she creates every artistic masterpiece with sordid prudence and refinement. Although her songs are mainly in English, she from time to time infuses Yoruba (Nigerian Language) and French languages into her lyrics.
Her second album - ASA, released in 2007, brought to the center stage hits like Awé, Jailer, Subway, Bibanke, Fire on the mountain, and others. The album was such a huge success, radio stations all over Africa and Europe aired her songs to listeners worldwide.
Her next album, released 2010, called Beautiful Imperfection brought hits like OK Ok, Ba Mi Dele and Why Can’t We. She released another hit album in 2014, called-Bed Of Stone, favorite like; Moving on, The one that never comes, Satan Be Gone, Grateful, Situation and others.
After a five year break from the music industry, she released her current album, Lucid, in 2019. Songs hitting the airwaves are Murder in the USA, Femi Mo, 9 lives, Don’t let go and others.
Why we love this song – Murder in The USA? It brings to screens the shattering hazards of domestic violence and its victims. Millions of men and women, all over the world, have lost their lives due to domestic violence. This song shines a light on a stirring truth for many involved.
Lyrics
It all happened so fast I can't recall
Police men everywhere nowhere to run
It took awhile but I came out of hiding with my hands up
They say, if you know what's good for you come on out with your hands up
I've been running
Can't run no more
Got blood on my hands yeah
Who's gonna save me now
I shot my lover and I ran away
Committed murder in the USA
Who's gonna save me now
Who's gonna help me now
I shot my lover and I ran away
I didn't mean it to go this way
No no no
It all happened so fast we can't undone
We'd just made love and it was so pure
And then my phone started ringing
You saw a name and got crazy
Nothing I said was true you chose I didn't love you
Now I'm in trouble
Big big trouble
Got blood on my hands yeah
Who's gonna save me now
I shot my lover and I ran away
Committed murder in the USA
Who's gonna save me now
Who's gonna help me now
I shot my lover and I ran away
Didn't mean it to go this way
No no no
You and I
We were meant to be
Still in love going strong
In a perfect world
Guess I will be seeing you soon now
They say I got to face the chair now
Oh no no no
Wish I could turn back time
Who's gonna save me now
I shot my lover and I ran away
Baby I didn't mean it to go this way
Yeah yeah yeah
(Save me now)
(Run away)
Committed murder in the USA
Who's gonna save me now
Who's gonna help me now
I shot my lover and I ran away
Didn't mean it to go this way
No no no
Who's gonna save me now
I shot my lover and I ran away
Committed murder in the USA
Who's gonna save me now
Who's gonna help me now
I shot my lover and I ran away
Didn't mean it to go this way
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"It took awhile but I came out of hiding with my hands up
They say, if you know what's good for you come on out with your hands up"