On February 14th 2013. Brooklyn bred MC/vocalist/songwriter & producer CONQUEST releases his 1st RADIO SINGLE of 2013 off his latest album "RADICAL DEPARTURE" called 'WHOEVER YOU ARE', produced by D. STEELE for DANIEL STEELE MUSIC: soundcloud.com/DSteeleMusic. 'WHOEVER YOU ARE' is a melodic hip hop record with ambient, soul & funk elements with lyrics that detail CONQUEST'S desire for a courtship that will blossom into marriage, even after past relationship failures. The chorus name drops artists/celebrities such as MELANIE FIONA to SUZY ROCK to MEAGAN GOOD as the kind of woman CONQUEST has been attracted to in the past, yet maintains his strong desire for the woman that God has for him. 'WHOEVER YOU ARE' also includes the voice of vocalist, poet, MC & CONQUEST'S muse for the last verse of the album version of this song: South African native Ashleigh Davids. (Also included is the B-SIDE 'SHATTERED GLASS' which is the prequel of sorts to 'WHOEVER YOU ARE'. It's produced by TOP RANK for BEAT COUNCIL PRODUCTIONS)

I’ve been caught up in this whirlwind
Been tossed back and forth, don’t need another girlfriend
To turn my spirit into shattered glass
Matter of fact, it’s only by god’s grace that i haven’t snapped
Not playing Ne-Yo, definitely no Dwele
I rather bump Metallica, than R Kelly’s “12 play"
Forget love, I got an album to write
but this African’s reminding me I wanted a wife
And I’m not trying to be cynic
Or a critic, I just want the real, I don’t need a gimmick
I don’t wanna diss a chick ‘cause my heart’s acidic
To the point that I’m bitter & jaded & hard to live with
Lord knows, I don’t need another mistake
I’m praying for a lover that’s straight
On those long cold winters when the summer’s away
On vacay so I'd say

(chorus)
I wish she had a voice like Melanie Fiona
Even had the style of a Dawn Richard
If she looked like Meagan Good, yo...it would be over
But really I just want whoever you are
I know I’d go for one looking like Kelly Rowland
Even Suzy Rock ‘cause she’s a star
Elle Varner is fly, Frieda Pinto got me open
But really I just want whoever you are

‘Cause I don’t need another fit of rage
Seeing some next dude on my girl’s twitter page (what?!!!)
Dag, I thought you had a winner Jay"
Instead it’s rain on my parade, game’s been delayed
Hey I guess on deaf ears, my petitions fell
Still “I wish her well, man I wish her health"
In the words of Shawn, still I gotta move on
But I took a year off to have my head screwed on
Tighter than before though I met the flyest to the core
I could’ve had in private for the score, livest to explore
can’t rock with a dame who only talks game
& i know my worth, I don’t deserve to be shortchanged
coming up short doesn’t register well
I’m need of a queen so I better excel
‘Cause I think she’s closer than it seems
And I longer have to dream, that...
(chorus)

I’m praying for that sista who will challenge me annually
Know communication’s key even when she’s mad at me
Or vice versa, joy after catastrophe
taking it to the father, how amazing that would be?
How much praying that would need or be the sacrifice
For a star in my universe rarely seen by satellites
Realness, intelligence & grace in it’s orbit
Sexiness so applauded, there’s no way to ignore it
You pray you’re making love ‘til exhausted
Then get your second wind ‘cause she’s everything that was worth the courtship
(She’s) emailing you 40 times in a month
Supportive & descriptive in the lines of each one
Friendship is built, partnership reinforced
& whether life is good or hard to live, she is yours
& God is at the center of the love being pure
& you’re inspired to show her every month she’s adored
Wait, everything I always wanted, I can tell it’s you
Matter of fact, I remember when I fell for you
Singing a love song sweeter than Amel Larrieux’s
To the core, I’m making sure that you’re well pursued
There’s been plenty of sisters that I’ve dreamed of
But even in the way that you’d check me, I’ve seen love
I’m just hating all the distance between us
I’m praying that it’s you, I’ve seen hope, seen trust