Terrace Martin & Alex Isley - 2 Step In The Living Room

Terrace Martin & Alex Isley - I Left My Heart In Ladera - Out Now
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Directed by Calmatic
Director of Photography-Joanna Thanh Há Nguyen
Production Designer- Ameerah Armstrong
Woman- Denise Rado
Man- Elijah Baughman
Movement Director- Storm DeBarge
Gaffer- Dimitri Christoforidis
Key Grip-Javaun Crane-Bonnell
Make Up Artist- Julie Dinh
1st AC- Jordan Sakai
2nd AC- Fred Porras
Steadicam- James Marin
PAs- Tyler Hamilton and Tomiko Younge
Alex Isley Make Up - Tilomai Hill
Alex Isley Hair - Michael Boyd II
Alex Isley Styling - Venetia Kidd
Terrace Martin Styling - Charlie Brianna
2 Step In The Living Room
Written by Alexandra Isley, Terrace Martin
Produced by Terrace Martin
Vocals - Alex Isley
Drums, Minimoog bass, ARP Odyssey, Korg Nautilus, Vocoder, Percussion - Terrace Martin
Guitar - Marlon M. Williams
Recorded by Terrace Martin & Bryan DiMaio
Mixed by Terrace Martin & Bryan DiMaio
Mastered by Rick Carson at Make Believe Studios
Atmos Mix by Bryan DiMaio
Recorded at Henson Recording Studios & Organic Grease Studios
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LYRICS
I tried to get out my head
Tried to declutter my space
Feng shui get out my own way
Still hear this noise all around
Still building up its so loud
Baby could you turn it way down
And give me a groove
Like you used to be
Put me in the mood
Like I used to be
Stop what you're doin
And come dance with me
2 step in the living room, with me
We don't have all the control
So much pressure to keep on
It's clear that we just don't know
And it's alright
Don't wanna think anymore
Throw them numbers at the door
Just know there's four on the floor
For the whole night
Give me a groove
Like you used to be
Put me in the mood
Like I used to be
Stop what you're doin
And come dance with me
2 step in the living room, with me
This is all that I need
This is all that I need
This is all that I need
This is all that I need
This is all that I need
This is all that I need
This is all that I need
This is all that I need, need
Stop what you're doin
And come dance with me
2 step in the living room, with me
All that I need
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[@DJ_DRUmmaBoy08]

We as Black Ppl don’t get to see enough of this imagery anymore. I’m so glad to see it!

[@haleighspeaks2115]

Where else can we see it? 🧐

[@Londonechoes]

I love it!

[@jasm0ahn547]

Are they black? Who cares?? Why does race even matter??

[@nellylove2903]

That's so true. We stay fighting gender wars on INSTAGRAM

[@vell082477able]

@@haleighspeaks2115 I don’t know if this is what DJ drummer boy was talking about but I’m 46 (God willing 47 in 18 days) and black… and I saw this imagery in the 80’s as a young boy in the den of my Little Mama (my grandmother) and Daddy Richard’s(granddad) house where my Uncles and Aunts and parents and their friends would have Red light parties and dance to some of the best music I’ve ever heard in my life! Watching this video reminds me of those days so much community and love. Such a beautiful black experience that definitely contributes to the man I am today! ❤ Much love to you and have a blessed day!

[@lawrencehodge6273]

The LA Blackness of this video and the music as a whole. I love it.

[@tracysimon7972]

It really takes me back to my younger days growing up around my fam in LA

[@jevonreynolds1252]

This!

[@reganaewinston]

I agree came to make this comment song is a such vibe

[@waynedexter]

Besides location is there something specific about “LA Blackness” that makes it different than Blackness from any other religion/location?

[@user-es5mx6yq6q]

@@waynedexterit’s the culture. The love, rhythm, it’s what we do. You gotta be from LA to know it.

[@ielijahmccoy]

Featuring Me! Actor I. Elijah Baughman. Appreciate the opportunity Calmatic and company. :)

[@theonewhoknows9787]

You look just like my favorite cousin, That's why this is sooo believable!! Great job!! Much continued success, Brotha!!

[@kyrabarr2846]

You are such an attractive gentleman! You brought such a beautiful vulnerability to this song. Sir you are appreciated 🙏🏾

[@GL-pk5xd]

Both of you were excellent!!!

[@tyrelllindsley7030]

great work Baba! This felt so very familiar and authentic!

[@ielijahmccoy]

@@tyrelllindsley7030 Thanks so much! But I Gotta give it up to the good brotha Calmatic and his divine vision for that!He explained to me before the shoot that he had this Idea for a while. So I just acted as a vessel. This experience was truly a blessing 🙏🏾 And His Direction was SUPERB! ✊🏾💯

[@Skiiflyhigh]

Can we all agree how blessed we are to be able to live and hear this great man Terrance Martin.

[@RicketyRocket]

Yeah dude is a cold musician.

[@mylesmikieal]

I'm witcha on that one, and thus young lady as well🎉

[@williegibson2510]

Don't forget about Alex isley...... it's a beautiful blend

[@keviniyima9618]

Very true,classic .

[@mindbully]

*Terrace

[@mrvnist]

Grown ass man sitting on this end at 49 years old and feeling every second of this. Feeling every emotion. Got a queen that stood by me through all the BS I did and dumb choices but always saw the real me and made me better. Not the man I am today without the love and support of a beautiful and strong women. Respect

[@ScorpioQueen70]

Respect to you Both!❤

[@zoilarobledo8135]

🎯👏🏽🩵🥂🎆

[@YouCantSeeMee4]

Who trynna fall in love to this 💞😭

[@coziigurl]

Damn

[@djmanny1015]

@YouCantSeeMee4 🔥🔥🔥🔥💯

[@user-ph9gm5sy4k]

I'm right here

[@Necic2024]

🙋🏾🙋🏾🙋🏾

[@rudy97johnson]

I hope not

[@eyelovejazz32]

This what's missing in the world right now. People don't dance with each other anymore. Some people probably wont ever experience this type of love.

[@jadewest1270]

Amen. May you dance everyday for the rest of your days🙌🏽

[@carolineward5153]

I wish

[@1MarkKeller]

Yep, those pictures and this song brought back some of the best memories of my childhood.

[@michaelt.robertson]

Yes Sir!..back in the day had to court a woman..some slow music and ambiance!

[@sacreddragon69]

it’s never missing when it can be found.

[@solobeats1]

Dear KZbin, I would appreciate more of this to hit my algorithm instead of the new Lil Drill Dealer Kill's new video.

[@graciebara8280]

The world needs this so bad!!

[@angelap3329]

Same!

[@DaughteroftheNile]

💯

[@jaydavis5974]

I second this request

[@allenthomas7755]

AMEN AND …AMEN

[@reginaldreedii9017]

The video really enhanced how BEAUTIFUL this song really is. This was ART.

[@kcblack3621]

I play Alex on the daily. She deserves the plug

[@intrepidfox37]

I love that acoustic break in the middle with just Terrace and Alex. I already liked the song but that was a nice treat.

[@KingQwari]

If the whole song was this id be in love tbh

[@ThePensmith78]

Absolutely agree!

[@toruad4263]

Someone please tell me why this song is not blaring smoothly from every radio everywhere! TU Terrace and Alex for Real Music! Take note young folks.

[@chasityb3022]

Seems like radio that would play this great music doesn’t exist anymore ! Rafio plays the same 6 songs . Even satellite struggles playing new music !

[@1MarkKeller]

You might hear it MAYBE on a college Jazz/Soul radio station ... if they even exist anymore.

[@anyaleavy808]

The raw talent that is Terrace and Alex is just breathtaking! That older living room piano never sounded so good!

[@dudeoverdere6652]

Beautiful Song and Positive Black Imagery ❤🥲🥲🥲

[@Blackfirstblackonly]

❤❤

[@MindTrickedX24]

Terrace Martin DOES. NOT. MISS. I love this. So groovy, so West Coast.

[@brittneybrayboy5673]

My girl Alex all over the place! Your time is coming, boo!

[@ThePensmith78]

Omg yes, I hope she makes it!

[@kbaker2142]

I literally teared up watching this video. This song is not just music, it’s art.

[@ValarieJohnson]

Great actors in this piece. Love your voice Alex. Favorite part stars @2:20. All the pain in his face says "I need this bonding time with you." Love this...

[@ajordan1847]

Yes.❤

[@amriobalin7389]

It's Good to hear the next Generation of the Isley's, Congrats to her DAD LONG OVER DUE🎉

[@clarisselibene]

I love this song so much ❤ Happy Valentine's day everyone❤ Please share the babies pics in 9 months

[@kimberlyshaw5691]

Yes❤

[@bjornragas1559]

My birthday is November 14th … do the math !!! ❤❤❤❤

[@Tel934]

Yaaaaaaasssss Bellies bald heads and scruff fresh home still in their work uniforms 🫦

[@Shalondria]

😅

[@eyelovejazz32]

I pray for one every day 🙏 🥰😍🥰

[@Lovejazz01]

@@eyelovejazz32we love jazz! 😁✌🏽👍🏾

[@jasminesheppard4674]

You know what!!!????😭😭😭😭😭😭😭🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 I found this accidentally… speechless

[@LexiMaddox24]

same ✨

[@myyplayylist]

Aint no accident dear 😊

[@jasminesheppard4674]

@@myyplayylist you’re absolutely right!!💯💯💯❤️❤️❤️

[@jasminesheppard4674]

@@LexiMaddox24 playing it today, like right now!!❤️❤️❤️

[@jamesduckery]

Whole album is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥.

[@wisemusic777]

Alexs' music is so feminine and romantico. This song is a whoooole Vibe 🔥🔥

[@khi_has_spoken]

I am not from LA at all, but after watching this video, I can fully imagine, vizualize, hear and feeeeel what an LA love feels like for our west coast cousins. For that, I love this so much on every level. Nothing but love coming from the DMV✌🏾🙏🏾

[@michaelamitchell936]

Da power in dancing with your partner speaks without saying a word

[@Mellodious47]

The fact this scene is similar to what I picture in my head , when I listen to this song, is Just Perfect fr

[@ricoreborn681]

I'm in a zone every time I hear this song.😁 I'm going to go get my wife and see if she will 2 step in the living room. Happy Valentines Day.

[@ahselef3471]

😁

[@sacreddragon69]

Alex Isley is the song whisperer! She elevates her feminine energy into a light for the world to see and feel.

[@djplaymiibabii]

Her voice is like silk ❤

[@x-man4350]

I'm traveling across space where Time is limitless and the Stars are illuminated dipping in the Milky Way and astroid belt towards a destination of light and imagination ✨

[@Tel934]

🙌🏽 LET’S GO, BLACK LOVE!!!

[@carolineward5153]

Lets go back dira

[@AxelWok]

almost brought a real one from tears.respect. "WORD IS BOND SON" ..trying to cope/get it together now lmao.

[@alsaulso1332]

I'm simple! I see Alex Isley and it's an automatic like!!!

[@starbuck8650]

Absolute banger! Grown folks music!🔥🔥🔥

[@Zanskarma]

Gotta love a grown folks kinda love story 💛

[@smoothflight3090]

Every time i get a thumbs 👍 up, my man and i will play this and dance❤.

[@CoachRayne]

The whole album slap but this definitely deserves a video 🎉🎉🎉

[@tiffanyd.caesar4162]

An extremely beautiful video...I love the display of generational love - we need to see more videos of black love at all ages...A timeless song!

[@bashiirabdulmumin71]

Peace and blessings to South Central!

[@geerob310]

This woman can't lose!!! We love Alex Isley!!!

[@bobjones6756]

Let's give a standing ovation for the visual perceptions, the music, the ambience, the vocals all come to together as a soul for beautiful storytellin!!!! LUV IT!!!🔥🔥🔥💛🧡❤💛🧡❤👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@akeem2752]

I love love the Isley Brothers, I'm only 35 they're way better my time but every song i hear speaks to me. I fk w terrace Martin and now I'm fuckin with Alex Isley. Growing up, here in Chicago we always step, and especially to some Isley Brothers. Now i gotta modern Isley song to step to

[@FAMUCHOLLY]

I love her voice and musicality....

[@charlestrombley1265]

We are Kings & Queens!! ✝️💯

[@MrMajid070]

One of the coolest songs I ever heard. 😎

[@waynewhite2827]

Bravo T. Martin. This will be a classic✊🏽🫡💯👍🏽

[@dirtroadking]

This is one of the greatest songs ever recorded!!!

[@antsharp22]

Favorite song on the album and this is exactly how I pictured the video!

[@sugadeeification]

This is a song for the ages by Alex Isley. One that we will make you groove to in every way with a reminiscing tone to it

[@brianclements7276]

Real music, real talent, real love!

[@waynewhite2827]

Beautiful song. I just love Alex Isley period. She has the most beautiful voice in the music industry ❤

[@ocsv42]

This while cooking wit my wine a vibe

[@Loveyours33]

Was today years old when I learned this is Ron Isley's daughter! Her voice is amazing ❤️

[@Lovejazz01]

She is is Ernie Isley’s 🎸daughter, and of course Ron Isley’s 🎤Neice …

[@j.edwardthompson8203]

That last name is music royalty

[@lloydgrissette468]

Nothing like 70s style when we slow dragged close with our women and showed them love this generation is afraid to and don't know how to give or receive love and affection. SAD. GOD bless this generation and please bless us ALL.

[@vplain1575]

Omg. There's a video!!!! Love this song!

[@starchild9113]

Terrace Martin is a musical genius.....I live for it 💕💖🥰

[@luxurylifestylemedia9608]

I would love to see them perform this song on Tiny Desk. Sounds🔥 Love this song! Good Vibes 🎶

[@julianoliver2116]

I already liked this song before the video.....Now I like it 10x more! And I shed a couple thug tears.

[@ntokozomlaba5854]

black love in its purest form, absolutely love this❤

[@stacyandrews7460]

☀️I absolutely love Alex Isley . Her voice is truly amazing and so comforting. This is one of my favorite. 🌟🌟🌟🌟💞

[@alvinellison9510]

It’s Clear that we just don’t know & its ALRIGHT❤

[@Afrogoddess_1973]

Yesssss..this reminds me of Chicago growing up..the sounds and move in the 70’s and 80’s and 90’’s music bumping from homes and cars

[@FireMadeFleshII]

Glad the visuals went literal on this. So necessary. Favorite cut on the album. Salute to the lovers & living rooms everywhere 🫡🖤

[@neptunenymph]

I been dodgin’ this song for months, I’m so glad I clicked on it today❤

[@wrcinc]

Honestly, wouldn’t minded if the entire song wasn’t anything but vocals and piano…great vibes Alex Isley and Terrace Martin, keep em coming!

[@markdavis4830]

This song gets to your soul!

[@tiffanycollins8315]

Alex Isley is always a vibe! Paired with Terrace Martin is golden!

[@mydougie6436]

I miss the times it was normal to fall in love❤❤❤

[@lashonnemontgomery4396]

Ayo big up to Project Blowed!!! Good Life, Leimert Park....love my youth days I'll always be Mahogany ❤

[@onabaptiste4729]

I applaud 👏🏾 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 anyone who can listen to this just once…this song got me in a chokehold!!!😩😩🥰🥰🥰🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kimberlykimberly8808]

Beautiful song and video of black love!!!!!!!

[@charcampbellmusic]

Jeez...this song takes me to such a special place. I love it.

[@taslike05]

this was so beautiful 🫶🏽🫶🏽🥰

[@Lulu212]

Oh how beautiful

[@therebelcamp9581]

This should have 5 million views!

[@ALT_listens_ATT]

I have played this song in the last 3 months to death!! I just found this video!!! OMG!! Thanks for sharing this!! Mom and dad 2 stepped all the time in the living room. I will be doing it more. All we need is to spend a bit of time with the one we love!!

[@1g3ks]

So much love, beauty, healing & intimacy in their interaction❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 sending to hubby rn😂😂

[@mapetahuma1204]

Is this anyone else’s feel good jam? I love it

[@ognewwavy]

This song is dope!!! But the video brings me to tears 100% of the time I see it. Bro is fresh out, and this Woman that was in his corner and suffering for him is all he has to come home too and she accepts him even though the world says he has no value. He’s use to being hard to survive in prison but her love immediately softens his heart. This brings me tears 100% of the time I see this

[@dantef4399]

Beautiful music fam and i really appreciate that black love being displayed ..the intimacy lol the love! Thats all we need slim..peace to yall!

[@AnthonyWilliams-go7se]

I love this video. Most of all I LOVE MISS ISLEY ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Godzilladad]

Can’t wait to see you 2 live in march 😊

[@eust567]

The Smoothness of the music and imagery just immerses your body and soul. The nostalgia amazingly captures a moment of that era. ❤❤

[@ricardocavazos1316]

Amazing song, what a mesmerizing rythm, thanks Terrace

[@707-SayitBackwardz-ls3qm]

This song... Whoever concepted the visual deserves an award. Almost broke me down, it was perfect. Alex been raw, but her and Terrace are having some chemistry lately. More please?

[@spiritwalk12]

Yes this is all that I need!❤

[@neverknowsjess]

Very romantic song that came on while me and my fiance shared a special evening together. We both had to stop to take it in when it came on, taken aback by the beautiful voice and relaxing beats. Very beautiful song, we are fondly calling it our song for now ❤

[@viktorkoalamos]

I can remember my mother and father dancing together on this hunter green carpet in the living room when I was boy. Our mother was a fantastic dancer. Our father could only dance well if he was slow dancing. We had no furniture in the living room. My father set up some sort of lighting that made it look like a studio floor. The way they moved together was very much like a modern jazz duet. For those who know; WBLS in New York played very good music with Frankie Crocker as the DJ. I can recall how in sync they seemed to be. I could feel their love and passion for each other. I was always excited about growing up and becoming a man and finding a Black woman that I could vibe and grow with and make a family to pass on the love and affection I felt from them and through them. I still feel that way. I still remember that. I once asked them both what happened to make that change? My father said it was “the pressures”. He found the pressures of maintaining a family to be overwhelming and responded impatiently and violently. My mother who was 6 years younger than him, said that she was young and passionate and she believed in our father. She believed him to be the man he portrayed himself to be. Our father even admitted that she didn’t really do anything to him. He actually said it was he who did most of the doing. In that they both agreed. But when they broke up she was left with the majority of responsibilities to take care of herself and 4 boys. She told me that she did not want that. She never imagined she would have to be in that position. She said she wanted to be a wife and a mother. Not one or the other. So the pressures eventually became overwhelming for her too and she too responded in anger, frustration, rage and violence. My father said if he could do things differently; he wouldn’t have been so hard on his boys because we were just kids and we didn’t know anything about this world. I learned to love my woman and be patient with her. I learned to love and cherish my children regardless of my relationship with their mother. I also learned to express myself to my wife and to tell my children the truth of this world as often as I could and as soon as they started showing signs of comprehension and will. That imagery that was implanted in my head and the music that carried it helped mold my early development and motivated me to strive to provide that feeling for my family. The Pressures are real and unrelenting. Things do not go the way you want or expect. Not everyone, in fact most of us don’t (of every skin color) get this imagery and energy at home from the people who made them. It’s a rough ride for most of us because of it.

[@SizwesanguniZindela-lc4gy]

Song of the year yall ❤❤❤

[@aitchbee3670]

Absolutely L❤VE THIS song. The entire vibe of it is just sensational. It has 'Jarami' vibes about it too. I can't stop 'feeling' it🎶🎙🎵

[@BeeMo410]

My fav track off Terrace's album. Glad they put a video to it

[@1staceysimpson]

Ooooooh Alex 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@x-man4350]

DOPE DEF FLY FRESH 🚩

[@lexmasbeats]

Damm🥰 Now this is what you call music!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ChristopherJuwain]

I’ve been listening to this song nonstop and had a idea of what the video would look like 🔥🔥🔥🔥 such nostaglia

[@BrandiNaCole]

This visual is so absolutely beautiful and refreshing... 🥲🥲🤧😩😩💜💙💜💙💜💙

[@mauhuff]

This video is extremely powerful if you get it. I’m in tears rn.

[@ksquared5924]

Right on time. Promptly and effectively completed my 2 step at this very moment. 🥰

[@DondreJohnson-wf8gn]

Thank you so much Alex Isley

[@garveyblack3486]

MY KRUSH!