“In every man lies the
opportunity to impact thousands of human beings…that impact begins with this
revelation…I’m just a man”- Kanjii
‘Just A Man’ is
the first single off Kanjii’s debut solo album - Stories (Launched on December
7th 2008). This 13 track album is a collection of everyday narratives musically
woven from a Kanjii perspective.
The story in
‘Just A Man’ is told through a man’s eyes. An articulation of the various
challenges he faces in life: from the value of a father’s affirmation and
assertion of his love for his son; to the task of providing for his wife and
children.
It mirrors many of the men in society today. Men who are caught up in the rat race,
scheming their way up the corporate ladder seeking to become more than a
man.
‘Just A Man’ is ultimately about acknowledging the past and getting free from the weight,
pressures and expectations that may have defined you.
On one hand,
it’s a good idea to accept yourself for who you are. On the other, you must set
goals and aim for something even better than what you already experience. It’s
all about balancing self-acceptance versus the drive to grow and improve
oneself.
It’s about
accepting that you give it your best, trust the good Lord for the rest and rest
assured in the fact that you are just a man.
