In fact, there’s a new documentary that’s coming out soon that’s called Mully. Are you currently working on new songs for movies? He makes very intelligent, artistic choices, and I knew I just had to bring it-I had to write something that meant something, in order for him to want to be a part of that.ĭK: Over the years, you’ve written many songs for movies, and you’ve received two Oscar nominations for Best Song. When I realized that the song could really use a hip-hop flavor, I knew I had to write something significant for him to want to be. How did you decide to collaborate with Common on this song? Here’s the audio of Siedah Garrett’s new single, “G.H.E.T.T.O.”ĭK: The song features a rap by Common. And I think that song does speak to that in a very definitive way. I wanted to call attention to the fact, that there needs to be a change in perception of those who believe that their circumstances determine what they can achieve in their lives, or how high they would climb or how successful they’ll be. She talks about her new single, her work with Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones, and how she co-wrote the acclaimed hit, “Man In The Mirror.”ĭK: You have a new single called “G.H.E.T.T.O.” (feat. We are pleased to do this new Q&A interview with Siedah Garrett. Notably, she and Glen Ballard (who co-wrote “Man In The Mirror” with her) wrote another song for Michael Jackson called “Keep The Faith,” which is on Jackson’s multi-platinum album, Dangerous. Then in 2003, she released her second solo album, called Siedah.Īs a songwriter, Garrett has also written songs for Aretha Franklin, Miles Davis, Earth Wind & Fire, Jamie Foxx, will.i.am and other artists. In 1996, Garrett joined the popular group, the Brand New Heavies, and she was featured on their album, Shelter. She released her debut album Kiss of Life in 1988, and she also sang lead vocals on two songs (“One Man Woman” and “The Places You Find Love”) on Quincy Jones’ Grammy-winning album, Back on the Block. Around that time, she auditioned for Quincy Jones and was signed as an artist to his label, Qwest Records.
Garrett got her start in the music business as a background vocalist, and then she sang a duet with Dennis Edwards (of The Temptations) on a single called “Don’t Look Any Further,” which was an R&B hit. This single is a motivational anthem about not being defined by where you come from. In this song, the letters in “G.H.E.T.T.O.” stand for: Greatness Happens Even Though There’s Oppression. Notably, this recording features a rap performance by Common.
Here’s an excerpt of our interview with Siedah Garrett, who tells how she wrote (with Glen Ballard) the classic hit song “Man In The Mirror” for Michael Jackson, and she discusses the song’s unique lyric concept.Ĭurrently, Garrett has written & recorded a new song called “G.H.E.T.T.O.,” which she has released as a single.
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