Van Hunt & Nikka Costa - Mean Sleep

Track #8 from Van Hunt's second album "On The Jungle Floor", released in 2006. Enjoy and please share.
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[@lindaclayton7215]

Boy did I fall in love with song after hearing it on Just Wright, with Common and Queen Latifah! I immediately searched. I'm here!

[@sabrinagilbert7971]

I LITERALLY just heard this song on Just Wright! HOW did I miss this song? Love it.

[@alstonjacqueline914]

Meeee took! Two of favorite people and now a new favorite song. I absolutely love this song and movie

[@LilMsHoneyBee]

Me too!!🤣💞

[@TheBellePerspectiveTV]

Yessss!

[@kimbrown3023]

Me too

[@TheZuluNougat]

First heard song on Just Wright,I fell in love straight away.

[@sabrinagilbert7971]

I just heard it on Just Wright. Man how did I miss this song?

[@DAGODDESS100]

Same

[@WayneBoucaud]

Van Hunt and Nikka Costa-Possibly 2 of the most under-rated artist's in the past 15 year's. Enjoy . Peace. Wayne. BI3D

[@The2STB]

The version on Cree Summer's album is a great version. Van Hunt actually wrote the song for Cree Summer. He decided to record the stripped down version for his album as a way to highlight his song writing ability. I guess one is for the bedroom and one is for the dark room

[@sabrinagilbert7971]

Hmmmmm? Interesting. You just might be right😁

[@michelel.egerton6369]

Yeah, you're right! [from Wikipedia] Hunt wrote and co-produced the song "Hopeless" for singer Dionne Farris, formerly of Arrested Development, and joined her band on guitar and keyboards. "Hopeless" appeared on the soundtrack for the film Love Jones (1997). Hunt co-wrote several songs with Rahsaan Patterson on his album Love in Stereo (1999), and co-wrote with Cree Summer, including the song "Mean Sleep", for her album Street Faërie (1999), produced by Lenny Kravitz. He also collaborated with Joi on the single "Missing You" (2002). Through Dionne Farris, Hunt met A&R person Randy Jackson (who later went on to be a judge on Fox's American Idol). Jackson would become Hunt's manager in 2002.

[@sheilabelin1843]

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[@leeolie3728]

Also performed by Lenny Kravitz

[@lonewolfclique1815]

"Just Wright" brought me HERE! I love this song!

[@shayd8504]

"You could die 1000 ways and I'd still love you back to life..... Had to shut down half my mind just to fill the space you left behind"

[@roseeze166]

"JUST WRIGHT" BROUGHT ME HERE.

[@coccipopi]

Omg!! I've been trying to find this song ever since i heard it on "Just Wright".. Omgg powerful lyrics!

[@jenniferblair7579]

What a beautiful, soulful song! Van Hunt is such an amazing artist. This man is really underrated!

[@alstonjacqueline914]

Yess!

[@lilacfly]

Had a nightmare regarding an ex. Woke sad, couldn't sleep. Checked Facebook & saw Van Hunt's post about performing this song life for the 1st time. Never heard of it before. Checked it out & was exactly what I needed. Great song!

[@FunKREations27]

This song stolen my heart and one of the best songs ever made♥♥♥

[@owaiooo42]

Watched just wright for the 100th time and now I listen to this all the time

[@empresskeysmoon7123]

Was watching just wright and this song caught my eye. So I had too look it up.

[@manuelmorrobel]

Lot of passion on this song! Love it! Just Wright also brought me here...

[@tamara99one]

I HAVE FINALLY FOUND IT!!! I like Cree Summer and Lenny Kravitz orginial version but I LOVE THIS ONE!!!

[@Jonezzz1906]

The lyrics in this song are so powerful....plus the combined voices of Nikka and Van Hunt are epic....I would want to hear anything they collaborate on...

[@LIAISONENT]

Okay, so I’ve only heard Van’s version until I revisted this years later ( good ole KZbin). No comparison. This is much more soulful and passionate. I always wondered why Van is a musical hidden treasure. The creativity and production value he puts into his projects make me almost angry he never really got his just do. That’s like telling Stevie Wonder and Prince, aye it’s aite, but what else you got?

[@88toyababe]

i really lkie this song because its so different but still very soulful at same time...genious

[@YvonneMaurice]

I love Nikka and Van Hunt... so this combo is electric!!! I hate that people sleep on Van Hunt... but will continue to support him.

[@TheeBlurockstarr]

I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIND THIS SONG EVER SINCE I HEARD IT ON JUST WRIGHT

[@Bluskye843]

I’m literally saddened that I’m just now discovering Van Hunt🖤 I’ve been missing out on the type of music I LIVE for.. What a beautiful song

[@trailblazer99]

A Van Hunt Flavor for sure!

[@inikia]

I love this song!!!! I found it I love the movie just Wright.....True Words!!

[@charlenehawkins5375]

Loooooooove this!!!!

[@lovenlifenalwayz]

Love this song... amazing artistry

[@mgeek1]

I first heard this song on Cree Summer's album, so I'm married to that version. It's funkier. This one is good too.

[@alstonjacqueline914]

Cree Summer? Who even knew she San? Certainly it me. Off I go to check it out....

[@alstonjacqueline914]

I’m going to need you to divorce that version lol nah to each his own. It definitely had a funky sound to it that was cool and I actually really love Lenny Kravitz can’t think of anything by him i I don’t like but Van and Nikki did their thing here. This one is definitely better imo

[@MikeEZ]

@@alstonjacqueline914 naw.. Cree did it better for me

[@BensonHedge]

Van hunt wrote that song for CREE.. this is his version

[@itsnoahonfire]

I agree Cree and Lenny did the damn thing.

[@myownstrut790]

I love your music!!! I did not know that was your song in Just Wright! one of my favorite movies, keep going King, your time is near!!!! Believe that! 2021

[@chandapeoples8548]

Have loved this song since I heard it playing in the background of the movie Just Wright ❤

[@dextergreysun]

Fantastic cover of one of my favorite songs!!!

[@titiakinchion2564]

2021 love this song

[@Christcentered5600]

So underrated been bumping him since 06 how could the clouds tease us into thinking it might rain.. how could believers deceive us into thinking things might change..it hurts coming bk 2 life 💯✔

[@tyjones23]

Omg...the strength of the song. Damn sure made me change things in my life.

[@alizszloboda]

LOVE this song

[@vawngretta2425]

Finally a song that has deep seated lyrics that match the music the melody! BRAVO!

[@adriannebrown6844]

Love song.

[@eunha521]

listened to both versions but this one takes the cake..its just amazing~~ although i think they should have chosen a different female singer..but the arrangement is wonderful..i just lay in bed listening to it over and over again...such a great song

[@coreygatlin9980]

Missing my beautiful wife yall

[@ashleydenise9875]

Love this version better.

[@katrinaappleby5959]

I have been searching for this version of this song for years!!! My favorite!!!

[@SweetesSugar]

Think I either heard a song on a radio or in a store and I just absolutely fell in love with it

[@fabiolluis7912]

Very good the sound for those who love with me ...

[@NOOOLABEMUSIK]

fire!!!!!!

[@jasonmcdaniel8627]

I love Van Hunt, But if you haven't heard the original version, you are missing out on one of the best.

[@kdub8305]

TRUTH!!!!!!!!!!!! Lenny Kravitz & Cree Summer killed this!!!!!!!!!!!

[@leoscarpoli1nonly]

Fun fact, Van Hunt and Cree co wrote this song together for Lenny Kravitz.

[@tiana1017]

that's your opinion, I don't like is version at all.

[@michellemckinney4678]

Reggie Sears yes!

[@KattZaSoul]

Yesss

[@dump706]

lenny kravitz and cree summer's original is good but I like this version better, I guess because of just wright and van hunt - seconds of pleasure from the movie something new is my jam, love me some van

[@tank090906]

Mr. Wright brought me here years ago and Im still here in 2018

[@tonyastarks8231]

Still listening to this song in 2022

[@karminryan2482]

Still listening in 2022

[@nakiece16]

In love

[@StephanieIndahPratiwiy]

i loveeeee it

[@fuzzyshaniqua149]

Beautiful song I love this ! Xxx

[@CB-ib1mh]

So did I!

[@hellomello1008]

Just Wright put me on lbs my favorite part of the movie ❤️

[@anaf1441]

What can we scrape together From our loveworn emotions Handfuls of hate and the bittersweet devotion 'Cause I am pushing cobwebs and I'm floating into myself Who will find me under this mean sleep How could the clouds tease us into thinking it might rain How could the need deceive us into thinking things might change I had a mean sleep over you and it hurts coming back to life You could burn a thousand days And I would need no other light You could die a thousand ways And I'd still love you back to life Without a lover to wake me and my loneliness like quicksand Who will find me under this mean sleep How could the clouds tease us into thinking it might rain How could the need deceive us into thinking things might change I had a mean sleep over you and it hurts coming back to life I had a mean sleep over you and it hurts coming back to life I am lost to the longing I am moulded by the memory Had to shut down half my mind Just to steal the space you left behind 'Cause I am moving cobwebs and I'm floating into myself Who will find me under this mean sleep How could the clouds tease us into thinking it might rain How could the need deceive us into thinking things might change I had a mean sleep over you and it hurts coming back to life I had a mean sleep over you and it hurts coming back to life

[@inikia]

I Love this song!!!! “I Had a Mean Sleep Over You”…….

[@jamilabelle]

Just Wright. brought me here too....

[@chrisb1772]

It hurts

[@theerainbochild]

Has a Prince vibe to ME.... I like it

[@ckwash1]

Call me crazy/ but I still love the original Lenny and Cree version/ it's got Grit

[@itsnoahonfire]

Yes their version is much better

[@tskinner5439]

Yes..that version is MUCH edgier.

[@LOVEANGEL22222]

just right brought Me here

[@shanamichelmusic]

Hiii from 2020

[@lisacox3750]

Van Hunt co-wrote this song with Cree. Cree did the song with Lenny. Honestly, I always wished Cree had sung it with Van Hunt. I like Lenny but I like Van Hunt's voice better for this kind of song. I think Van Hunt's voice is more soulful than Lenny and would have balanced out with Cree better.

[@amypuree3068]

Somebody please make this a karaoke

[@ciosborn]

Missing Nikka... brought me here.

[@NoirMulherTV]

@rgtowns That song was written by Van Hunt. FYI.

[@vinnymoo]

no the song was written by lenny kravitz with cree summer in 1999

[@vinnymoo]

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[@JasonBrown-jz5lb]

when I hear this song I think about my son's mom

[@kiraj2873]

Halle Berry man

[@melikadixon1586]

Cree and Lenny did it soooooo much better.... It's almost sacred.

[@kkentrell9897]

They still have Van Hunt to thank for it :)

[@lisaluv777]

K Kentrell Why would they have Van Hunt to thank for it? I believe Cree and Lenny did the original track. Just curious.

[@kkentrell9897]

lisaluv777 Because he wrote the song

[@melikadixon1586]

Yeah but he wrote it in conjunction with Cree summer so that really doesn't count

[@kkentrell9897]

Oh it definitely counts. Without Van Hunt, you have a different song. And if he "doesn't count" then why bring him in to co-write this ONE song on the album? Lol, let's be real.

[@nathilyruth]

Love song ...

[@JasonBrown-jz5lb]

when I hear this song I think about my son's mom

[@JasonBrown-jz5lb]

when I hear this song I think about my son's mom