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For Your GRAMMY® Consideration Pop Duo/Group Performance

Listen to “I See You”

“What father and son put together through voice and piano is a beautiful and heartfelt declaration of love. Jordan starts the song with a piano run reminiscent of Donny Hathaway, and his work on the ivories serves as the instrumental counterpoint to the passion and range that his dad brings to the vocals.”
— Howard Dukes, SoulTracks
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For Your GRAMMY® Consideration Harry Belefonte Best Song for Social Change

Colorblind - Live at the Love+Unity Fest

Listen to “ColorBlind”

“Colorblind” – Behind the Music by Carl Brister

Our world is a masterpiece, painted with beautiful skin tones, rich shades, and vibrant colors. Each complexion carries stories, cultures, and experiences that strengthen and enrich our communities in extraordinary ways.

To say “I don’t see color” is to miss the chance to truly appreciate the beauty, depth, and uniqueness we all bring to the world. I wrote “Colorblind” to inspire us to open our eyes and hearts—to see, value, and celebrate everything that makes us unique while embracing the common threads that unite us all.

Let’s honor our differences and find the beauty in our shared humanity. Together, we can create a world that uplifts and celebrates everyone.

The Making of “I See You” – A Beautiful Father-Son Journey

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Lyrics

I See You

Lyrics: Carl Brister
Music: Jordan “J-Maestro” Brister

(Piano intro)
Verse 1.

Of the wonders of the world I’ve seen 
none as stunning as who stands before me
At the alter both of us 
declaring that our love 
will never ever go unnoticed.

Verse 2.
As we gaze into each other’s eyes, 
from this moment and for all our lives
My heart will always be with you
God made a precious jewel 
I’ve waited my whole life to find… 

Refrain
I see you and you see me too 
(Piano interlude)
I see you and you see me too 

Bridge:
I’ve finally found the one who sees 
everything… my good, my bad, my in between 
and all my insecurities 

Verse 3
Some may wonder some may ask us why? 
All I know is that I’m blessed you’re mine 
I see you and you see me too.
Da da da da da da da…da…da

Color Blind

Lyrics: Carl Brister
Music: Marc Francois

Verse
If you can’t see my brown
how can you love my eyes?
If you can’t see the skin I’m in
Can you love me inside?

Verse
If u can’t see my hair
Can you love my mind?
If you can’t see the skin I’m in
Can you love me inside?

Chorus
Cause we’re not color blind
we’re not color blind
we’re all different shades
that make a beautiful sight
we’re all different shades
that make a beautiful sight

Verse
The truth is I’m Black
The truth is you’re White
The truth is we’re all breathin’
the same air outside
The truth is we’re all breathin’
the same air outside

Bridge
Can’t erase all the pain
Can’t rewrite what ain’t been so
Can’t leave out what we don’t like
Else how will we learn?
How will we grow?
And the real me you’ll never know

verse
The truth is we’re all
different but bleed red
The truth is what makes us strong
Is the Love that’s within
The truth is what makes us strong
Is the Love that’s within

Music interlude 

Chorus to End
We’re not color blind
We’re not color blind
We’re all different shades 
That make a beautiful sight
We’re all different shades 
That make a beautiful sight
We’re all different shades 
that make a beautiful sight