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Saturn Return brings the pressure of time and is often the first awareness of your own mortality. You take stock of what it would take to achieve those big dreams and possibly dread ever getting there. But happily, it's a time when things like discipline, focus and clear sight come in to give you pragmatic hope. You'll figure out what's still possible and make the changes necessary to get on track. It's a crossroads period when life-altering decisions are made. 


Saturn Return is more than an album... It’s a story that was developed by two friends, while they were individually working their way through one of the most grueling transition periods of their lives. This period left them both questioning their purpose in life, what they wanted for themselves, what made them happy, as well as who they were.

Their conversations and the continual support of each other led soul singer Aaron “Ab” Abernathy and beat-smith 14KT to co-produce a progressive soul album focused on a love story between characters Ab and Lalah. However, it is an experience that anyone can relate to.  

“The characters’ chemistry plays out like the typical love relationships,” said Ab. “It’s the exploration of each other that leads to trouble because when you’re trying to grow with someone you have to face yourself and everyone doesn’t want to do that because it’s painful. Ab and Lalah’s relationships represent that familiar place we’ve all been in.” 

“Saturn Return is a diary page of what we were going through at the time and our conversations put more emphasis on us wanting to get this project done….it was as if we had to because I knew so many people that were going through this same transition period,” added 14KT.

While the story is great, it doesn’t overshadow the music. Saturn Return is filled with a plethora of different musical landscapes. 14KT’s signature hard-hitting drums and euphoric atmosphere mixed with Ab’s melodic and soulful approach to instrumentation consistently mirror each other in every stage of this album and sonically lays the foundation for its in-depth lyrical content. It’s the perfect way for listeners to sit in on the intimate love relationship between characters Ab & Lalah and witness all the vulnerability that comes with it. 

“The way Ab writes on this album is special,” said 14KT.  “It’s so rare to see such vulnerability displayed from a male singer. It’s as if we shouldn’t be privy to his deepest thoughts, emotions, and feelings.”

In addition to lyrical vulnerability, Ab’s vocal versatility matches his emotional rollercoaster from start to finish.  On the opening selection his Marvin Gaye like falsetto and background vocals are haunting and resurface again on “Heavenly” where he bares his love for Lalah. Aggressive styles of funk vocals are revealed on “Lover’s Galaxy” in pursuit of his lover while his sinister harmonic lead on “Forget Who I Am” is reminiscent of Prince over 14KT’s pulsating deranged production. Ab is a choir of voices on “God (Food & Water)” and last but not least you’ll find his subtle and somber vocal style on “Sweatpants & My Cardigan,” the self-produced duet with vocalist Shelley Barnes.  

Then there is “Forgotten.” This stand out record is where you’ll find the duo’s co-production at its best. It features Ab’s Nat Turner affiliate Malik Hunter assisting on upright bass coupled with both producers on keys and percussion and leaves you no choice but to get up and dance. 

It’s not often that two producers with two different styles go through the same thing at the same time and collaboratively use their personal struggle in their everyday lives to create something that has the possibility of being so impactful. Saturn Return is a conceptual journey through music and love that pulls you in because the album is about a part of your past or present life.  

Because the album is as much about your life as it is about Ab and 14KT’s.





About Ab:

Aaron Abernathy, professionally known as Ab, is a multi-talented musician -- singer, songwriter, producer, and entertainer.  Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Ab joined the ranks of artists like Donny Hathaway and Roberta Flack as a graduate from the prestigious music program at Howard University, where he sharpened his vocal abilities and musicianship.  With outstanding talents as both a keyboard player and a vocalist, he has acted as musical director for global touring acts Black Milk and Slum Village and collaborated with Grammy-nominated artists including Jack White, The Foreign Exchange, and Eric Roberson. Find out more about Ab at www.aaronabernathy.com





About 14KT:

Kendall Tucker, professionally known as 14KT, is an extraordinary producer/DJ hailing from Ypsilanti, Michigan.  As a two-time winner of Red Bull's Big Tune national beat battle competition, 14KT has produced for the likes of Mayer Hawthorne, Bun B, Jay Electronica, and Aloe Blacc. As a DJ he’s performed at SXSW as well as one of the most influential venues for the 'beat music' genre, “Low End Theory.” 14KT has also been spotted on tour with Mayer Hawthorne, across the U.S. and Canada, and throughout Europe. Find out more about 14KT at http://www.asideworldwide.com/artists/14KT/
























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Saturn Return

Lyrics:

Oh oh
Please Baby
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh

You know me
Said you know me
Baby

Act like you know me
Baby

Ohhhhhh
Babe

Don't you act like you don't know
I've been around
Been around too long 

I've been round
Said I've been round
Been round

There something
(you know who I am)

Baby 
Baby
Baby don't you know
That I've been around
I 
Been around

Baby I been around



(A. Abernathy, K. Tucker)
        Produced by 14KT & Ab
        All vocals performed by Ab
        Vocal arrangement by Ab
        Musical arrangement by 14KT & Ab
        Synth Vocal & All other instruments: Ab
        Karat Gold Music (ASCAP)
        AARON AB PUBLISHING COMPANY (AsCap)


Today Love

Verse I

	
Baby
	Your eyes say you’re lonely
	And it’s been a long time
	Since someone has called you the only
	Only one on their mind
	And you’re tired 
	Of spending the night 
	Alone with no help
You’d rather be held by a lover
Instead of holding yourself

Let your guard down then
I’ll bring no harm around ya
And I know that you have heard that before

But we been kicking it (Lawd)
And you’re so hesitant
And I know your heart’s A
Little scared
But don’t you wanna take It there
Take it there
Take it there


Chorus


I know you’re anxious to go baby
To a Lovers galaxy
Galaxy Yeah

And I can lead you 
Come on baby
To my lovers galaxy
Galaxy yeah 


Verse II


I know you’re satisfied
With every part of your life
Got a job out of school
Your family’s cool
Friends support you
But when it comes to love
There’s a void you can’t avoid
My darling
My darling
I don’t have a decoy
There is nothing but love in store

So let your guard down (Lawd)
I’ll bring no harm around ya
And I know that you have heard that before

We’ve been kicking it
Let’s make it permanent
I know your heart’s a little scared but
Don’t you wanna take it there
Take it there
Take it there

Chorus


Vamp

Oh Yeah Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
Lovers
Lovers
Galaxy 
(Repeat 2X)




(A. Abernathy, K. Tucker)
        Produced by 14KT & Ab
        All vocals performed by Ab
        Vocal arrangement by Ab
        Music arrangement by 14KT & Ab
        Keys: Ab
        Voice Mail: Lalah [Tia Goodson]
        Karat Gold Music (ASCAP)
        Aaron Ab Publishing Company (ASCAP)




Lover's Galaxy

Verse I
	
	Yes I know that it took me some time
	To prepare my heart and 
Walk to the starting line
Understand that love’s 
A marathon
I’m running this race cause
I trust you
And I would hope you 
Trust me too


Chorus
	
Can I be your lover
	Can I be your lover
	Can I be your lover
	Can I be your lover

Verse II

Now we’re gonna get upset at times
We’re both human 
But that doesn’t give us right
To cross the line
Don’t assume that I’m emotionless
I vow to put my pride to the side
In order to keep this love alive


Repeat Chorus
	

Verse III

I’m not one to make a guarantee
I’m not perfect 
But I know that I can
Promise you one thing
‘Til I’m breathless and my heart gives in
I will never ever fail at
Being your best friend 
My dear

Repeat Chorus
	

(A. Abernathy, K. Tucker)
        Produced by 14KT
        All vocals performed by Ab
        Vocal arrangement by Ab
        Music arrangement by 14KT
        Keys: 14KT
        Voice mail: Lalah [Tia Goodson]
        Karat Gold Music (ASCAP)
        Aaron Ab Publishing Company (ASCAP)


Can I Be Your Lover

Verse I
	
	Oh
Darling
Lord knows I’ve been waiting
To get to you soon
So I surrender all 
The feelings I possess inside
And lay them down in front of you

Please look at how 
I adore you smile
And your internal style 
Is worth more than anything

For life is a puzzle
And sometimes I struggle
If you let me love you
All trouble will cease
Cause you bring me peace
Oh baby baby

Please say
Love you I may
We’ll fly away
Beyond sunrays

And you won’t wanna wake up
And you’ll question if it’s reality
Cause it feels like everyday you’re dreaming
In this place called heavenly


Chorus
	oooooooooo
	Heavenly, Heavenly, Heavenly, Heavenly
	(Repeat 2x)

Verse II
	
	What more can I do baby
Tell me what more can I say
Fairytales and magic spells 
Cannot compare
To the pleasure that you bring

I just can’t get away 
You always demonstrate
That you’re an angel 
Ahead of you time
Your time your time

And I’m not familiar
Cause you’re so peculiar 
Just want to get near to
Something so surreal
Something I can feel
Oh baby baby

Please say
Love you I may
We’ll fly away
Beyond sunrays

And you won’t wanna wake up
And you’ll question if it’s reality
Cause it feels like everyday you’re dreaming
In this place called heavenly

Repeat Chorus



(A. Abernathy, K. Tucker)
        Produced by 14KT
        All vocals performed by Ab
        Vocal arrangement by Ab
        Music arrangement by 14KT & Ab
        Wood block: Daru Jones
        Congos: Malik Hunter
        Keys: Ab
        Karat Gold Music (ASCAP)
        Aaron Ab Publishing Company (ASCAP)


Heavenly

Verse I

Idle hearts 
Have nowhere to go
Like our idle talk
Going through the motions

Getting bored
And you snore
Just ignore 
What I’m feeling inside

All aboard 
Heading towards
Anything….
I can sabotage


Verse II

I’ve been here
I’ve been here before
Trapped inside a heart
Searching for a door

What’s the cure
Immature is the way
That she acts in my eyes

When it comes 
To the meaning of loving
Someone she is blind
Ohh



Verse III

Tell me was it fun
To watch me fall apart
You seem to get your kicks
(Get your kicks from stepping on)
From stepping on my heart

Have your fun 
While I run
Run away to a 
Place you can’t find

I’ll pretend 
I don’t care what you do
Rather sleep with my lies


Chorus

Don’t wanna stand the rain again
Pain again
So you can find me at the crib
In my sweat pants & my cardigan

Don’t wanna stand the rain again
Pain again
So you can find me at the crib
In my sweat pants & my cardigan


Verse IV

I care
And I care a lot
It’s not about you baby
It’s about my heart

I’ve explored insecure is a place
Where good lovers die
I’m a victim of that place
Don’t know if I can let you 
Inside


(A. Abernathy, K. Tucker)
        Produced by Ab
        Vocals performed by Ab & Shelley Barnes
        Vocal arrangement by Ab
        Music arrangement by 14KT & Ab
        Additional Keys: 14KT
        Drum Programing: 14KT
        All other instruments: Ab
        Voice Mail: Lalah [Tia Goodson]
        Karat Gold Music (ASCAP)
        Aaron Ab Publishing Company (ASCAP)



Sweat Pants & My Cardigan Feat. Shelley Barnes

Verse I

I’m only playing for keeps
Baby
Darling
Free love’s too expensive
And I’m far too cheap
Ohhh

(I Don’t, I Don’t Want)
Don’t wanna pay the penalty
After letting a fool kiss me
Or a kiss fool me
(Lawd)

Cause earlier kisses are entryways
To open legs
To a civil war on 
Whether to go or stay
After we discover
We don’t know each other
How’d I fall in love with
With a stranger

Argument

Music break

Don’t wanna pay the penalty
(ooooo I don’t want)
	
Cause earlier kisses are entryways
To open legs
To a civil war on 
Whether to go or stay
After we discover
We don’t know each other
How’d I fall in love with
With a stranger



(A. Abernathy, K. Tucker)
        Produced by 14KT
        All vocals performed by Ab 
        Vocal arrangement by Ab
        Music arrangement by 14KT
        Bass: Malik Hunter
        Argument: Ab & Tia Goodson
        Karat Gold Music (ASCAP)
        Aaron Ab Publishing Company (ASCAP)


Forget Who I Am

AB & 14KT