(February 4, 2025) Fans know what they are going to get when they hear Ann Nesby sing. Whether she was singing gospel and socially conscious inspirational songs with The Sounds of Blackness, or ballads as a solo artist, Nesby was known for bringing her powerful, rangy vocals spirituality and honesty to everything.
Those qualities transferred to Nesby’s work as a stage and film. They also come through in Nesby’s latest labor of musical love “My Man,” a song that dropped just in time for Valentine Day. The Cuffing Season release is even more timely since “My Man” is a tribute Tim Lee, Nesby’s husband and manager.
Nesby notes that, “‘My Man’ is about loyalty, passion, and the deep connection that withstands life’s challenges. It reflects my journey and the timeless love stories that inspire my music.”
There is an intimacy and passion that comes through the lyrics that find Nesby taking a conversational tone as she sings about a love that has grown through all the challenges, ups and downs that all married people face. The kind of deep and enduring love that Nesby expresses in “My Man” often gets expressed in actions and gestures such as making sure that a nice meal is ready when her man comes home from a long day at work.
Check out “My Man,” Ann Nesby’s musical love letter to her husband, here.
By Howard Dukes