A song sung from the perspective of an African slave in America that has the strength to not be defeated

I am free

This song came from loving someone without conditions.
Not loving the idea of him.
Not loving the future version everyone talks about.
But loving the man standing in front of me — even when he doesn’t see his own worth.
I wrote this for the moments when he feels like he’s not enough, when he’s quiet, when he carries things he doesn’t talk about. I wanted him to know he doesn’t have to perform, prove, or pretend for me. I don’t need perfection — I need truth.
There’s a strength in a man who shows his flaws, and there’s power in a woman who chooses to stay without trying to fix him. This song is about that balance. About standing beside someone, not in front of them, not behind them — just with them.
When I sing this, it’s soft at first, almost like I’m afraid to say it out loud. Then it grows, because love like this isn’t quiet forever. It deserves to be heard. The final chorus isn’t about drama — it’s about certainty. That moment where you realise:
I don’t want more. I don’t want different. I want this.
This song is my way of saying:
You don’t have to become someone else to be loved.
You already are.

---Shauna Hills ♥️ ❤️‍🔥 🤘 

I Love the man you are

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Gabriel & Dresden Vs. Cosmic Gate Vs. Simon Patterson  - Only Road Vs Fall For You (RuSev Mashup)

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Release Date: 15th May 2018
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Taking its name from the legendary concert venue where the track debuted, ‘Red Rocks’ is If there's a beat dropping in a rocky outcropping, will the kids dance? We asked the population of Denver, CO and they're all in agreement - 'Red Rocks', rocks. a bruising new club cut from Above & Beyond, named after a fascinating geological anomaly that moonlights as a bloody fine concert venue.

Fresh from the release of their ‘Common Ground’ LP which saw the U.K. trio enter the Billboard album chart at a career high #3, ‘Red Rocks’ is a gritty aggregate of tech trance on a bedrock of galvanised groove that'll transmute the dance floor's stoniest feet into flowing magma, expertly carved courtesy of Jono, Paavo and Tony.

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Release Date: Tuesday 19th February
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There are few artists that embody the DNA of Anjunabeats quite like ilan Bluestone; a passionate performer whose onstage presence is as emotive as his songwriting.

With his heart firmly on his sleeve, 2018 saw the release of ilan’s debut album ’Scars’ (an instant classic for Anjunabeats) and a worldwide album tour. His year culminated in a rousing show-closer at Above & Beyond’s Group Therapy 300 celebrations in Hong Kong.

2019 begins with another bold statement from ilan Bluestone: six original productions on a new EP entitled, ‘We Are The Universe’.

A mix of vocal-led and instrumental trance cuts, the release reflects ilan’s passion for energetic, innovative dance music.
The first single is a fan favourite from ilan’s New Year club run and recent Above & Beyond shows: ‘Mama Africa’ featuring EL Waves.

Bearing the prestigious ‘tronce’ seal (that's British for ‘trance’) ‘Mama Africa’ delivers an ilan Bluestone-sized hit of driving rhythmic bass, cascading layers of synth and the return of collaborator EL Waves (Elizabeth Osei) for another stunning vocal performance.

Elizabeth explains how the track draws heavily from her cultural roots, “This is a song of love and blessing for my mother, father and loved ones. In Akan culture we recognise the sacrifices that each individual makes when raising children of the next generation, passing down wisdom from old to new. Sending out blessings is something we do to show love and appreciation and to say thank you.”

ilan Bluestone ‘Mama Africa’ featuring EL Waves is set for release on Anjunabeats on the 19th of February with the full EP arriving this spring.

The accompanying ‘We Are The Universe’ world tour sees ilan travel to Australia, North America and Europe, including multiple dates across the Anjunabeats 2019 North American tour. (ilanbluestone.com)

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