Hannah Williams & The Affirmations - Late Nights & Heartbreak [Official Video] [Jay-Z 4:44 sample]

Video by Nick Donnelly

Album: Late Nights & Heartbreak [ALBUM]
Track: 7 of 13
Title: Late Nights & Heartbreak
Artist: Hannah Williams & The Affirmations
Lyricist/Composer: Kanan Keeney
Label: Record Kicks
Cat#: RKX063
Formats: CD Album/Digital/Vinyl LP
Digital Release: 11th November 2016
Physical Release: 11th November 2016

LYRICS
Why do I find it so hard to love you?
When I know in my heart that I want to?
I’ve been putting you down when you aren’t around
I’m letting you down every day
I’ve been messing around when you’re out of town
Why do I keep on running away?
I’m a part time lover and I’m never there
I find it hard to believe you don’t want it to end
I’ll be changing my tune when you walk in the room
I’ll be fixing the look on my face
I’m gonna get close to you, give my loving to you
At least until you’re going away
I know that I’m not good
I’m never gonna treat you like I should
I’ve heard that all of the boys think you’re crazy
When I treat you so bad, why do you want me?
I’ve heard that all of the girls are starting to hate me
For stealing your heart and treating you badly
It doesn’t hurt anymore when you walk through the door
I forget every word that you said
And I can’t put you down when no one else is around
And when you’re gone, you’re getting replaced
I know that I’m not good
I’m never gonna treat you, never gonna treat you like I should
I’m a part time lover
© Record Kicks Publishing (SIAE)

About The Release:
The much awaited second album by UK's soul hurricane Hannah Williams produced by Malcolm Catto as heard on Jay-Z's 4:44.

Record Kicks proudly presents the new album Late Nights & Heartbreak by Hannah Williams & The Affirmations. The title track Late Nights & Heartbreak has recently gained massive popularity worldwide after that Jay-Z has entirely built around the original composition the title track of his new album 4:44 and has used Hannah's song as a statement of his infidelity, in response to his wife Beyoncé's Lemonade. Late Nights & Heartbreak has been recorded backed by Hannah's new band The Affirmations at Quatermass Studio in London the HQ of the British cult band The Heliocentrics and has been produced by Malcolm Catto, best known for his work with among the others, Mulatu, Orlando Julius, Floating Points, Quantic, Dj Shadow and Madlib.

Mixed totally analogue, and mastered on tape, Late Nights & Heartbreak includes 13 tracks of visceral soul with a touch of psychedelic atmosphere - as evidenced by the first single:Tame in The Water. The sound is tighter and punchier than ever before - a trait of the Affirmations which has been brought out in several mind-blowing tracks - like the 8+ minutes of Still in My Head. Which grooves hard throughout, and showcases Hannah up to her most show-stopping moment on the album. Woman Got Soul is another 5 minutes of groovy, addictive proof that this is next-level for Hannah and her band. The albums' grooves are interspersed with deep and layered soul tracks, like Another Sunrise or Your Luck Can Change which act as musical beds upon which Hannah explodes with genuine emotions of love, lust, longing and anger - and everything in between.All the songs are original and come from hands of the Bristol-based collective surrounding The Affirmations. The only exception being a monster psychedelic soul version of Dazed and Confused, which is strongly influenced by the original version by Jake Holmes.

Reviews for This Release:

"Hannah Williams and Malcolm Catto is a musical match made in heaven. This album delivers some serious funky nuggets!" - Craig Charles (The Craig Charles Funk&Soul Show BBC6)

"Sounds great!" - Gilles Peterson (Brownswood Recordings / BBC6)

"Hannah Williams & The Affirmations have served up another heady brew of super heavy funk and soul guaranteed to hit your head, heart and feet where it counts. Superb stuff" - Paul Osborne (Shindig Magazine)

"Ms Williams comes roaring back to life again with some quality material -retro blessedness thankfully for today! A touch of sheer class!" - Emrys Baird (Blues & Soul Magazine)

"It's impossible to resist to Late Nights & Heartbreak (Record of the Week)" - Radio Prun (FR) (Coup de Coeur)

"The return of the soul hurricane (Jazz Thing Premiere)." - Jazz Thing Magazine (DE)

"The emerging name of the UK soul scene." - La Repubblica

[brnsugr]

You couldn't have told me this wasn't from the 70s...homegirl got plenty of soul

[EmekaTalksTech]

when I first heard this song I was sure I would see a black woman with an Afro from the 1960s! Great Song!!!

[YasserArch]

Honest thoughts I got when I first heard 4:44:
-This song is from the late 70's
-The artist is black
-The artist is an icon
-The artist outdid Adele in every aspect of the expression
-This artist is underrated

[maxwillnotparticipate]

I'll be forever thankful to JAY Z, for letting the world know the great artist you are, Hannah. And especially this song, that touchs my heart like no other.

[LaMariposa]

Oh I KNOW she getting CHECKS with this sample

[muhammadrifkyprabuutama]

Okay, so here's timestamp where JAY-Z'S 4:44 came from

Intro:
0:03-0:06 (0:06 is chopped 1x)
0:15-0:18 (0:18 is chopped 2x)
0:32-0:36 2x (0:36 is chopped 2x at the second)
0:44-0:50

Main part:
3:26-3:53 (3:32-3:33 is chopped 2x)

Outro:
3:26 jumped to 1:42-2:08 (1:46-1:48 is chopped 2x)

Truly, No I.D. is one of greatest producers of all time🔥🔥🔥

Also, this song is so powerful as well, so beautiful. Well done Hannah Williams & The Affirmations🔥🔥🔥🔥

[gabbysmom]

I thought he sampled this from a old school 70s track. Man this sounds good. This Woman can blow!!

[MIKEJAYLIFE]

Damn it's so fascinating how samples of songs can make a unrecognizable song popular and better.

[killamaam]

Obsessed. I can't wrap my head around how someone's voice can actually sound like this. The voice was literally used as an instrument and the only other vocal instrument I honor is Marsha Ambrosia.
I'm ready for whatever Hannah has waiting for me. Sing girl!!!

[donovanwoods]

No I.D. found a gem with this sample!! It's the entire soul of 4:44. And...I must say, this is why I love music. I ASSUMED this was a black female. And I'm made to look dumb. Music sees no color only talent. Love that!!

[krishaungreen]

I honestly fell in love with this woman, even though she just told me she is no good. her voice is almost like heaven to me. just my thoughts.

[darkeese]

The part that was sampled has some kinda magic to it. It's awesome

[sandrajoseph]

"When you're gone...you're getting replaced!"...damn

[dredlock]

Jay-Z brought me I'm forever grateful. #goodmusic!

[defjukie]

I hqve been listening to this song on repeat for almost a week. Holy shit, so much soul. Gotta see tbem live

[LaTeeTee]

Her words touch the hearts of many women hurt by a man who is unsure of how to truly love. This song I believe touched Jay Z because not money not fame nor a " bad Bey" can teach what your heart should naturally follow. LOVE is never to be taken lightly. I am proud of the man Jay Z has become to recognize this sample speaks TRUTH to lies men or women famous or everyday tell another person when they say I LOVE YOU.

[tania]

Hope Jay-Z have her perform live with him ... extraordinary voice!!!

[christinadavilar]

Dope. Hannah and the affirmations gained a new fan

[nyksik]

They don't make em like you anymore. Wow! So soulful. Amazing.

[tlamont]

Why do I find it so hard to understand why she doesn't have over 1mil views yet????