"Angels & Stars" is a song by American singer-songwriter Eric Turner, released as his debut solo single in the United States on January 31, 2012. It features vocals from American and British rappers Lupe Fiasco and Tinie Tempah, respectively.[1] The accompanying music video, directed by P.R. Brown, was released to Turner's YouTube channel on February 3, 2012. An extended play of remixes was later released to digital outlets on April 3, 2012. The three performed the song on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on April 10, 2012.
Background[]
The track leaked online several weeks prior to the official release date on January 18, 2012.[2]
In an exclusive interview with Directlyrics.com, Turner noted that the collaboration came about "naturally", with mutual respect for one another. He recalled whilst filming the music video, "Both Lupe and I are big into politics so we had some pretty intense discussions". The song was also written at the same time as the Tempah's "Written in the Stars", which was noted to be similar sonically, with the same producer.[3]
Turner was also featured on Fiasco's songs "Break the Chain" and "Stereo Sun".
Personnel[]
- Chris Gehringer – mastering engineer
- Eric Turner - lead artist, vocals, writer
- Eshraque "iSHi" Mughal – writer, producer, mixing engineer, recording engineer
- Hannes Adlercreutz – bass (vocal)
- Patrick "Tinie Tempah" Okogwu – featured artist, vocals, writer
- Robert Vadadi – guitar
- Wasalu "Lupe Fiasco" Fiasco – featured artist, vocals, writer
Track listing[]
| Digital download | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
| 1. | "Angels & Stars" (featuring Lupe Fiasco and Tinie Tempah) |
| iSHi | 3:34 |
| Digital EP | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Length |
| 1. | "Angels & Stars" (iSHi Rock Re-Edit) | 3:24 |
| 2. | "Angels & Stars" (2Stripes Radio Edit) | 3:28 |
| 3. | "Angels & Stars" (R3hab Club Mix) | 5:26 |
| 4. | "Angels & Stars" (Nevins Club Mix) | 6:30 |
| 5. | "Angels & Stars" (Nause Remix) | 5:33 |
| Total length: | 24:21 | |
Lyrics[]
[Hook: Eric Turner]
Angels and stars
Hear them on the radio
Got them on the stereo
Reaching too far
Listen in the radical
Now we need a miracle
[Intro: Tinie Tempah]
(Eric Turner! Ishi! Tinie! Lupe Fiasco! Let's go!)
[Verse 1: Lupe Fiasco]
Uh, uh, Lupe in the lead
Staring as a star
In a movie about a king
From the trailer, to the credits
I believe we've made an epic, Eric
Isn't it everything we've ever dreamed?
Hella dope, Angels on my shoulders said it's so
Give it two feathers up
But your gonna need a telescope
To the see these stars on the track
I call it Hollywood Boulevard on attack
[Pre-Chorus: Eric Turner]
Look to the skies
Diamonds in the starlight
Written in the dark night of love
The truth will arise
Listening just feels right
Careful with the spotlight
Of angels and stars
[Chorus: Eric Turner]
Angels and stars
Hear them on the radio
Got them on the stereo
Reaching too far
Listen in the radical
Now we need, now we need a miracle
[Verse 2: Tinie Tempah]
I'm tryna hold on to morals and be virtuous
I know I ain't perfect, every week Mommy tell me to come and worship
And I'll be acting like I don't know where the church is
Ducked down, gazing at angels
Ashamed of the way that the fame can just change you
Plus they want a picture of you, now trying to frame you
When you need a miracle, who will be there to save you?
[Pre-Chorus: Eric Turner]
Try to be a soul, tainted am
Rise for me in a moment
Turn it up
Turning days wrong
Paper lost
Turn the beats ...,
Angels and stars
[Chorus: Eric Turner]
Angels and stars
Hear them on the radio
Got them on the stereo
Reaching too far
Listen in the radical
Now we need, now we need a miracle
[Outro: Eric Turner]
I look to the skies
Diamonds in the starlight
Written in the stars right
Angels and stars
Angels and stars
Angels and stars
Angels and stars
Hear them on the radio
Got them on the stereo
Angels and stars
Reaching too far
Reaching too far
Reaching too far
Angels and stars
Gallery[]
References[]
- ↑ "New Music: Eric Turner f/ Lupe Fiasco & Tinie Tempah - 'Angels & Stars'". Rap-Up. January 18, 2012.
- ↑ Vaughn, Stephanie (January 31, 2012). "Eric Turner ft. Lupe Fiasco & Tinie Tempah - Angels & Stars". DJBooth.
- ↑ Apaza, Kevin (March 3, 2012). "KEVIPOD Interviews Eric Turner...". Directlyrics.com.