| "Say I Love You is about the importance of telling your partner those three magic words," said Taborah from her recording studio in New York City.
"Even though a person may know that they are loved, sometimes the head needs to hear what the heart is thinking."
It was the idea of Peter McLean (President of D1 Music, the label releasing the track) to re-make the classic track.
The original Say I Love You, written by Eddie Grant and sung by Aussie pop star Renee Geyer, was a huge hit Australia in 1981. McLean grew up loving the track for its strong musical and vocal hooks.
"The reggae/pop feel of Say I Love You is perfect for crossover appeal and the theme of the song is universal," explained Mr. McLean.
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He and his music partner Keith Kemper re-worked the instrumental to modernize the track. It took some time, however, to find the perfect vocalist for the re-make.
After recording the 2009 remake of Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now with Taborah this summer, Peter McLean realized he had found his voice in Taborah. "We were in the recording studio when it dawned on me that Taborah's voice would be perfect for the song."
Taborah agreed to record; not only because she loved the song but because she could relate to its message.
"I was in a relationship recently where my boyfriend struggled every time he had to say the "L" word," she remembered. "When I said it to him he would respond by saying 'me too'. I would say to him, 'Oh, you love you too?' He just didn't get it."
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| She was also drawn to the song's emphasis on forgiveness.
"Forgiveness is an act of self, not a selfish act. It's something that must be done in order to heal and move forward. When you reach the point that you are able to forgive someone, than you have succeeded in reaching the ability to love unconditionally. To err is human, to forgive is love."
As far as when the right time is to say the words: "When you mean it," continued Taborah. "When you feel it and when you don't expect anything in return. You should never quiet the heart. Let it speak."
Say I Love You is Taborah's second single release with D1 Music. Last summer, she paired with R&B maestro Darryl D'Bonneau with a hands-in-the-air remake of the McFadden & Whitehead disco classic, Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now.
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"We're not afraid to tell Taborah we love her," said Peter McLean. "She is a great artist and a wonderful friend. We work so well in the studio together and her amazing talent and awesome voice always exceeds my expectations. We definitely plan to record a full-length album with Taborah soon."
To further increase the international appeal of the track, Taborah also recorded the song in Spanish. Dime Te Amo releases to i-Tunes and additional online retailers this week, in time for Valentine's Day.
Say I Love You is expected to be another smash in D1Music's already impressive line-up of hits. The label released Lisa Hunt's Top 5 Billboard hit This Joint Is Jumpin, featured on the popular TV show, Queer As Folk.
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| D1 Music also unleashed the critically acclaimed mixed compilation Mixpoint by John Rizzo and the Club Christmas collection- remixed takes on holiday classics.
The Club Christmas albums hit the iTunes Top 50 Albums chart last year.
D1 Music's next release will be their first single with dance floor sensation Debby Holiday, due out in March.
For additional info, visit www.d1music.biz.
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