Songs For the Jeep: October 2015

Today I've been listening to a lot of Aretha Franklin, balancing life and everything that comes your way when you're an adult lmao. I've also been aligning a few things for my single release tomorrow and praying over this release. I had the crazy idea of sharing my feelings a little bit more and maybe jotting down the creative process over everything that I do. Now I can't make any promises but I will try my best because things can get hectic and I'm not always in a sharing mood. I'll always be a "keep everything to myself" type person, maybe its the Capricorn in me. lol

I'm not sure a lot of people will read this today... but I do believe that once I'm really famous my words will reach someone, even if its one person. (not sure if i used that comma properly lmao but whatever)

I recorded this song on December 29th 2014 at SSM STUDIOS (FAIRBURN, GA)

I remember it being hella cold and a few days before my birthday. DJ Cool and I hadn't been in the studio for quite some time due to scheduling conflicts and his other obligations. I guess the break was needed because this song sorta happened and the recording process ran like water. This is the second to last song we recorded for "Songs for the Jeep". At the time I believe the project was titled "Nasty Nights". Hell, I done changed the title so much I forgot lol.

I don't have much family in Atlanta so while everyone else was enjoying the holidays with their families I was locked in the studio trying to finish this LP. I told him (Cool) that I wanted to do a slow jam..but I wanted it to be fresh and new. I didn't want it to be a traditional bedroom song or anything.. you know? I didn't want the "take off your clothes right now Jodeci Keith sweat Silk -meeting in my bedroom type record.. well at least production-wise I didn't.

We went through all type of sound effects and drum patterns. He got frustrated with me because I kept saying no to every sound lol. FYI this is a normal practice of mines and its probably one of the reasons why I enjoy working with him(COOL) so much. He was never offended. He would make full beats.. full arrangements and I would sit there and be like NO!

He would look at me like

So he insisted that I just leave him alone and let him create. I admit I can be very controlling when it comes to the creative process but I think the thing that works with us is that he is hella laid back when creating which is the complete opposite for me. Could you imagine two Kanye's in the studio together creating one record?

Before all the Kanye fans attack me.. I am not comparing myself to him lol I'm just saying. We are both strong minded creatives.. from Chicago 👀 lol Getting back to the record.. He came up with this crazy ass galactic/outta space r&b type track.. I'm like "yooooooooooo"

I said "Bro turn this shit up g.. it goes".. he like, "wait.. lemme arrange it"... i said "NOOOO".. press record man!

The drum pattern was crazy and the snares was kinda weird but the beat just spoke to me.

He hit record and the first words that came out of my mouth was "I know I'm wrong for making you wait so long baby"...

And I just kept going...

It was something on my mind cuz I was dealing with a chick and for some reason she loved to make love in the morning. Honestly, I wasn't really into that but she kinda changed me. I like the night time but with her she changed that for me. I remember her having to go to work and I would legit make her hella late.. Idk.. Maybe sex is like sleep.. once you change the time pattern your body adjusts to it.

But yea enough of that.. I just played off of that "situation".. I hated when she would be like "nooo I'm gonna be late"!

Needless to say this is how "Let You Go" was birthed. I free-styled both verses and the hook..

When we were doing the pre-chorus I was like "yoo I need to R Kelly this pre (hook)" and he was like cool (bruh is the most chill, nonchalant person you'll ever meet lmao). I just started thinking about all the slow jams he (R Kelly) use to make and how it was mannish but it still felt good ...so he definitely inspired the pre-chorus. I did the bridge next. I wrote this in my iPhone notes. He did the bridge and it came out sounding like something that Jodeci would do lmao ironic right? Maybe he was trying to piss me off but I loved it. So in short my request was denied because the bridge definitely has that Jodeci 90's sex vibe which works..You honestly can't lose with a Jodeci feel lol in the bedroom or not! lol

So the last thing I did was the backgrounds. I am very big on backgrounds and it's probably because I grew up a huge brandy fan. Now I'm not one of those singers that tries to rob her of her sound or mimic her but I am heavily influenced by her and her music. She taught me so much and I've only met her once at her concert. She is everything.

So when I finished all the leads I made it my business to put focus on the backgrounds. I did delete most of them after doing it because I felt like it was taking away from the record but the ones I left on them added something special to the joint. Once I listened to the full song it just felt good. It's one of those records you hear and it just relaxes you. While recording this project I kept it in mind to keep things fresh because I think a lot of music today is samey and everyone is sounding the same. No offense to the other r&b guys but everyone is trying to sound like Drake. Drake is great but there's only one Drake. I wish everyone knew this lol

I just hope that everyone takes from the record what I put into it. Initially I battled between "Murderer" and "Restroom"(songs from my forthcoming LP, "Songs for the Jeep") as the first singles because of others opinions.

I wanted to switch it up and go with my heart on this record. "Let You Go" is not a typical single and thats exactly what I wanted to dodge, the whole radio sounding type joint. I know that I don't have millions of bucks behind me and some of these records need huge budgets to prosper but all of that will come. At this point in my career I just want to create great music and reach great people. Whether 10 people hear this song, 10 thousand or 10 million I just hope that someone appreciates it.

How I feel you ask about the release?

I feel good. I, like anyone else making music or dreaming, can get discouraged but I've accepted the fact that God put me here to make music and to reach people through my voice. Often times I don't feel the support from my family and friends. I'm not going to lie this year I really wanted to give up and walk away from music but God stepped in and spoke to me. He sent a follower to me on twitter that tweets me everyday. This person tweets me motivational things and ways to live right and it truly made an impact on me and my way of thinking. I know that I'm not exactly where I saw myself 5 years ago but thats fine because it just means that I have to work harder and remain consistent. In due time the world will know who I am and I will be afforded the opportunity to successful in music and also help other aspiring artist/dreamers. I know that I've lost a lot of fans during my absence and not maintaining presence but all of that has changed and I am back to regain those fans and gain new ones.

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