Soul Train Awards 2023: 5 Muni Long Songs that Showcase Her Songwriting Brilliance
Muni Long has been in the game for quite a while. Long has an impressive resume and has written for artists ranging from Ariana Grande, Mariah Carey to Rihanna, Mary J Blige, and H.E.R. The Grammy-winning songstress has collaborated with Usher, Diplo, and Meek Mill.
Long blew fans away with her EP and later album, Public Displays of Affection. Her timeless R&B ballads are a testament to her songwriting brilliance. Last year, she took home the ‘Songwriter’s Award’ at the Soul Train Awards and performed her song “Plot Twist” and her most prominent song, “Hrs and Hrs.”
In honor of the upcoming Soul Train Awards 2023, let’s take a look at a few of Long’s songs that showcase her songwriting talents.
Hrs and Hrs
The vulnerable track “Hrs and Hrs” is Long’s first song to chart the Billboard 100 chart, peaking at number 16 and even topping the R&B Songs chart, making her the first independent female artist to top the chart. In the intimate track, Long sings to her lover about how she could spend hours and hours with him without it getting old. The 35-year-old songstress has a way with words, forming the song as a personal love letter.
Butterfly Effect
In the melancholy R&B track, Long croons that she prays not to miss the love of her life, going through all of the things she never did with a lover. Throughout the record, she explores missed opportunities and longing for love. The title seems fitting for the track since the butterfly effect refers to how one small action can have life-altering consequences; in this case, for Long, it’s falling in love.
Time Machine
In the heartbreaking track “Time Machine,” Long sings about turning into a savage after being hurt in the past and wishing she had a time machine so that she could undo all of the pain she experienced. The song hits you in the heart since Long always seems to know the right words to say to connect with her fans.
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Plot Twist
In the heartbreakingly honest track “Plot Twist,” Muni Long describes the pain of finding out her lover has a wife and kids, even insinuating that there are secrets her lover doesn’t know about his own family. The song is one of Long’s most captivating, keeping you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Long takes her brilliant storytelling even further in an interlude to the song Public Displays of Affection with an audio recording of her ex-lover’s wife telling her to move on. Long is quite a storyteller.
Made For Me
In Long’s latest single, “Made For Me,” she sings about falling in love with a lover who seems to be made just for her. The track gives a nostalgic R&B feel, giving the song an effortless sensual vibe. The track proves that Long is still a songwriter with tons to say. With Long around, it’s safe to say R&B is in good hands.
Soul Train Awards 2023: 5 Muni Long Songs that Showcase Her Songwriting Brilliance
Muni Long has been in the game for quite a while. Long has an impressive resume and has written for artists ranging from Ariana Grande, Mariah Carey to Rihanna, Mary J Blige, and H.E.R. The Grammy-winning songstress has collaborated with Usher, Diplo, and Meek Mill.
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