Name: Grateful - Lil Rick x Lanakila by bxby.gewl
Duration: 2 min 23 s
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PROD. SAINT | OSANA - REMIX

HAPPY COLUMBUS DAY! Celebrated by mainly the Americas, but a very significant segue from the old world to the modern one we live in today. Regardless of how you feel about the holiday, let’s be grateful for all the blessings we reap that have stemmed from the discovery of the new world by way of ol’ Chris.

2 months since my last drop— not too shabby considering that I’ve gone 8 months between singles before. 4 months might be my average, but who’s counting?

Got a nice, positive one here for you. I know my last couple had been a bit harsh/intense according to the feedback I received, but this single should act as a counter weight to all that.. I hope. 

Anyway, for those of you who aren’t familiar with the name, Shane Co. is a very prominent jeweler here in Utah. Fun fact, Shane Co. is the largest privately owned jeweler in the United States. There are many locations across the country, and if you’re in any area with a Shane Co. jeweler, you probably know that their ads have aired consistently on TV/radio over the years. I remember when I was younger, hearing Tom (Shane Co. CEO) on the radio boast of their exclusive, handpicked, imported diamonds- and I was (and still am) convinced early on that Shane Co’s got the best of the best when it comes to jewelry.

Shane Co. doesn’t sponsor me in any way, but hopefully that changes once this gains some traction haha.. Seriously though, Tom- if you’re listening, I could use your support! Hahaha..

That’s about it regarding the title- onto the song itself. A few of you will notice a very familiar segment in the song, specifically the 2nd half of the hook.. That’s right- I consider it a tribute to one of my favorite bands growing up.. Small Axe. “Peninaolemoana” was and still is a very valid song in my opinion- and I’ll go as far as to say the song is timeless. I’m always blown away by almost every element of the record; the instrumentation, the quality of the recording given the timeframe it was making its rounds, the musicianship, the writing, the vocalist, etc. It truly is a great piece of art and I thought I’d pay homage by implementing one of my favorite parts of the song.

I already have the next single lined up for release, but in order to let this release breathe, I set it about a month out. I heavily rely on word-of-mouth when it comes to the spreading of my music, which is partly why I go months between releases. Social media helps a ton, especially when you’re an independent artist, but like I’ve mentioned before, I believe social media does more harm than anything else. So I try NOT to utilize socials as much as I can help it. Might be a fight in futility, but I like making my life harder haha..

Let me know what you think of the song, my friends. I appreciate you taking the time to listen to my work and read these rants. Got more on the way, but until the next drop. Take care & BLESSAWP!

Shane Co. (I'm On One)

FOREVER

Peipi Te Quiero

Sway

Sway (Remix)

Pe Moni Ea

Yeiyo

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Grateful - Lil Rick x Lanakila

Death Can’t Linger. (Prod. Kalon Beats)

Indigenous Life

Hey Girl (feat. Siaosi)

You ever get the feeling like people are waiting on you? Me neither. Ok, that’s how I been feelin’, but I’ve heard the call (more like a whisper), and I’m here to answer.. months later. Not 100% sure of my answer, but it’s an answer nonetheless. I might be taking a chance on all sides with this one, but we’ll find out soon enough if it’s a chance worth taking..

“FAST”. Produced by yours truly. If it ain’t obvious, the song revolves around a sample, which is an old childhood favorite, “Funga Sia” by Ulise Pole’o. Released in the mid ’90s as part of the album “Love Is All We Need” (a title that could’t be more relevant for our time now), it wasted not a second in becoming an instant classic amongst the Tongans. The Pole’o name is well-known amongst the Tongan community for their unweathered music, so it’s definitely a risk on my part in sampling this renowned record. However, as we all know, with great risk comes great reward.. High time for me to rise to the occasion. I’m confident in it, but you can never be too sure. 

I digress. The record is a fun, upbeat song that I think may cater more to the younger audience; 9 and under range.. It’s summer, so I guess it’s only right I pander to the ones that’ll be the most energized and active. The decision was between this and the the next one I’ll be throwin’ out (soon), but I’m equally happy with both. My latest releases were a little serious and a bit gloomy, so I thought I’d lighten the mood a bit with this one. The record still carries some introspect, but I think I stayed true to the vibe- I don’t know, let me know how I did.

Official release date for major streaming services only is May 27th- due to approval issues. Also, there are 2 versions to this release. I acknowledge that my audience is well mixed in background, so I kept one all in English and the extended version mashed up with lyrics from the original song sampled and my own. However, if you’re lookin’ for the all-English version- both are actually available as FREE downloads through my bandcamp [https://sionetoki.bandcamp.com], follow the “buy” link or stream it on Spotify!

Onto the artwork/Israel Folau. Honestly, I don’t follow the bro all that much, so I couldn’t tell you what his stats look like. Although, I definitely took notice when the media here in the states started covering his “controversial” posts. I happened to be workin’ on this record when it all started snowballin’, and yet again, kismet, as far as artwork goes.  Obviously I’m sidin’ with my dude, since I got him on the artwork and all. NOT because I’m in total agreement with his actions and what he believes in, but because I believe in freedom of expression. Folau was found guilty in violating his $4M contract a few days ago, so I suspect his career as a ball player might take a turn for the worse. He was presented a peace-offering by the AFL, but he stood firm by his convictions and declined. I truly admire Israel’s faith and his courage to put EVERYTHING at risk for what he believes in, showing many of us that material things are not important. At least, not as important as we might see it. If you’re not gonna take it from anyone else, maybe we should take it from someone that really is wealthy.

Alrighty, people. I hope you enjoy the record, as much as you have my others in the past. I’m slow at puttin’ content out, but I try my best to make the wait worth while. Feel free to let me know how you feel about it. BIGG SHOTS to ‘Ulise Pole’o for his personal approval of the sample, as well as BIGG TANKS to my dawg LOA POLE’O (of 3RP) for being my liaison to the legend. Last, but not least, I thank God for his countless blessings, one of which patient listeners like YOU. ’Til next time, friends and fam. FAST.

FAST.

FAST. (Extended)

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