Own Appeal

Released 15 January 2010 
All tracks written and produced by Richie Cunning 
All songs recorded and mixed by Richie Cunning at the Rec Center, Santa Cruz, CA. 
Additional mixing consultation by Rob Rush 
All cuts performed by DJ M.F. Shalem 
Saxophone on "Night Train" performed by Mani Vafaei 
Mastered by Dave Cooley for Elysian Masters 
Layout and design by Shalem
Photography by Trevor Traynor (trevortraynor.com)

Last Stop

J-Live - Don't Play

Self Made

Backstage

The species stands at the edge of flame, 
With systems broken and no one to blame. 
But blame ain’t a doctrine—design is, 
And the future begins when we build what lives.

We’ve named the twist, exposed the lie, 
Mapped the stars and learned to fly. 
But now we rise with coordinated breath, 
And build a future that outlives death.

Survival ain’t instinct—it’s architecture, 
A plan that spans every sector. 
We build for the old, the young, the lost, 
And pay the future’s sacred cost.

No more silos, no more spin, 
No more waiting for change to begin. 
We link the minds, we sync the grid, 
And build the world the trance forbid.

We build as one, not prey to fate, 
We rise with rhythm, we coordinate. 
The species mind is born today, 
And the doctrine lights the only way.

This ain’t utopia—it’s survival math, 
A path that dodges the system’s wrath. 
We build in orbit, we build on ground, 
And every soul becomes profound.

The species mind ain’t just a dream, 
It’s the echo of a unified stream. 
We think together, act as flame, 
And rewrite history without shame.

We’re not machines—we’re mythic breath, 
We build to live, not fear death. 
And every doctrine, every line, 
Becomes the pulse of the species spine.

We’re not divided—we’re designed, 
To build a future that’s aligned. 
And this track? It’s the final call, 
To rise as one—or lose it all.

We build as one, not prey to fate, 
We rise with rhythm, we coordinate. 
The species mind is born today, 
And the doctrine lights the only way.

We Build as One

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unlimemeted chapters gold bars

ATCQ - The Jam (Phat Tape Remix)

Produced by The Doppelgangaz 
Mixed by The Doppelgangaz 
Recorded by The Doppelgangaz @ The Brothel, NY 
Mastered by Ricardo Gutierrez for RicardoMasters 
Executive Produced by Matter ov Fact & EP

Barbiturates

THE LEFT - THE MELODY

Pete Rock & InI - Grown Man Sport

Classik (Charles Monterroza), is an acclaimed recording artist, songwriter, and record producer from Toronto, Canada. Renowned for his soul-stirring lyrics, infectious hooks, and beats that leave listeners hitting the replay button, Classik boasts a discography of over 40 projects. He has worked with jazz rap luminaries such as Karmawin, CrazyJaZz, Shin-Ski, and other notable talents.

Classik's roots are steeped in resilience and hope, as the son of refugees who escaped the Salvadoran Civil War, a brutal conflict that finally found its end in the early '90s. Born in that very decade, he grew up surrounded by the lasting influence of hip-hop's golden age. For Classik, this genre wasn't just music; it was a lifeline. It became his voice when words fell short, helping him express emotions that remained unspoken in his everyday life.

His lyrics are an unfiltered letter from the heart, delving into the grit of life's toughest moments, addressing challenges, enduring hardships, and celebrating victories. Classik fearlessly tackles sensitive subjects, laying bare his true self in every song. His music serves as a window into the collective human experience, reflecting our shared journey through life in all its authenticity, uncut and profound. Whether the song has a melancholic, contemplative feel, or an upbeat and energetic vibe, Classik strives to leave a lasting impression every listener.

Self Made

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