LYRIC VIDEO: https://youtu.be/ksoF4wlVKgk?si=yp6EzkwxrTwdT6UW

Available on all streaming platforms incl:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3sBZUVNvvyoygeI3x0i9MA?si=YTjwYykCQaK5RufVs4yVbQ&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A3sBZUVNvvyoygeI3x0i9MA

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/co/album/bet-it-feat-c-roots-darnell/1723979309?i=1723979311&l=en-GB

YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=LzGabPIvMK8&si=UDYZaJRgcee07_4Q

WRITTEN BY: @croots-music & @darnell-swallow
PERFORMED BY: @croots-music & @darnellspot
VOCALS RECORDED BY: @darnell-swallow AT IN HOUSE RECORDS (@user-120541061) & @piratestudios (DALSTON) FOR @brookhillstudios
VOCAL EDITING BY: @jacob-janzen
VOCALS MIXED BY: @john-robinson-103 AT @clique-productions FOR @brookhillstudios
ADDITIONAL PRODUCTION BY: @nata_in_furs FOR @brookhillstudios
MASTERED BY: @nata_in_furs FOR @brookhillstudios
Cover art & image designed by @elise-smidt-685516914 / @elise-smidt-417698581
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LYRICS
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VERSE 1 - C.ROOTS
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I'M A SURE BET, OLD SCHOOL MIC VET, 
LYRICAL PRECISION ON POINT WHEN THE BEAT GETS, 
PLAYED,
KEEP 'EM COMIN' DJ,
I'M THE GREAT BLACK HOPE, BET ON ME YA GET PAID,
I AM SAGE,
BAD ENERGY GET SLAYED LIKE...
VERBAL 12 GAUGE, 
SAY 'DEM DISAPPEAR, ME MAKE 'DEM INVISIBLE,
CUH DEY CAN'T DO ME NUTTIN', CALL ME INVINCIBLE,
C. ROOTS MAMA RAISED NO FOOL,
I WAS BORN A KING, I WAS, BORN TO RULE,
IT'S A ROUND TABLE FOR, ME AND MY GOONS,
ALWAYS TRUTH NEVER LIE,
I BURN DOWN BOOTH,
MY G DARNELL, 
WE CAN'T LOSE,
YO! SPIN THE WHEEL, IT'S MY MOVE,
EVERYTHING ON BLACK, EVERYTHING ON ROOTS,
ALL THEY DO IS CHAT,
WONDER WHY THEY LOSE,
LONG WAY TO GO TO EVER WALK IN MY SHOES,
BETTER STAY INNA DA YARD AND, TURN RECLUSE,
MY FIRE BURN BRIGHT,
LIKE STAR NO MOON,
I, RAIN ON THEIR PARADE,
MONSOON,
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VERSE 2 - DARNELL
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IT'S THE BROOKHILL REPPIN', IN HOUSE REC'N,
SCHOOL'S IN SESSION, LEARNIN' YALL A LESSON,
BET IT ON RED OR BET IT ON BLACK,
THROW THE BAIT OUT NOW WATCH ME BRING A BIGGER FISH BACK,
COCK IT BACK, THERE SHE BLOW,  
SHAKE THE DICE, ROCK N' ROLL,
THIS IS DEPORTATION, YELLOW HOUSE ON THE CORNER FLOW,
BET IT ON RED, OR BET IT ON C,
BET IT ON BLACK, OR BET IT ON ME,
EITHER WAY IF YOU BETTIN',
WHEN YOU BETTIN' THERE'S A FEE,
NO ASS BETTIN' ASS BETTIN' ASS BLEED,
NAH THIS AIN'T A JOKE, BUT YEAH IT'S KINDA FUNNY,
THROW YA HANDS UP, CAUSE EVERYBODY'S GETTIN' MONEY.
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SOURCE FILE: Bet That V5 Rough Master

BET IT

C.ROOTS & DARNELL - "BET IT"

shoutout to @brookhillstudios

SOURCE FILE: Darnell - BetIt - Freestyle2(Pablo)(FV)h105 - Balanced - Medium 1

Bet It Freestyle 2 "Pablo"

“Play It Again” isn’t a comeback song. It’s a confession.

DARNELL’s debut single is a raw, emotionally unfiltered apology to the woman he hurt most in the aftermath of sudden fame. Blending Hip-Hop and R&B sensibilities with familiar signature drum and bass textures, the track mirrors the internal tension of the story it tells, delicate but direct, restrained but unresolved.

Delivered in a soft, Rap-Pop vocal style, Play It Again loops like the memory DARNELL can’t escape: tender, tense, and haunted by the weight of his own actions. Best known from his time on Big Brother UK, he uses this release not to reclaim attention, but to take responsibility,  musically, publicly, and personally.

This isn’t about the spotlight. It’s about what gets exposed after it fades.

Source File: DARNELL - PLAY IT AGAIN [NTM Mastered]

PLAY IT AGAIN

I’m a London-based songwriter and lyricist whose work is rooted in emotional honesty and storytelling. Best known for my impromptu singing and song-writing performances on Big Brother UK, I now step forward as a recording artist, not to reclaim fame, but to reckon with it.

My debut single "Play It Again" blends Hip-Hop/R&B sensibilities with drum and bass textures creating a genre departure that mirrors the tension within the story it tells. Delivered in a soft, Rap-Pop vocal style, the track is a confessional apology to the one beautiful soul who stood by me during the chaos and scrutiny of sudden fame.
Hey there! I'm Darnell, a London-based songwriter with a passion for crafting songs tailored for sync and pitching opportunities. As a freelance songwriter, music producer, and studio manager, I wear multiple hats to bring music to life.

Beyond the studio, I'm deeply involved in empowering others through music. I lead workshops in a young offenders' institution, offering free studio time to those reentering society. I extend this support to individuals seeking solace in music, regardless of their financial circumstances, all fostered by the connections I've built through networking and my commitment to integrity.

My journey started early, with a childhood love for literature that blossomed into a knack for writing. This early passion merged seamlessly with my fascination for 90's R&B, leading me to explore singing in choirs and talent shows.

High school marked a pivotal phase where I embraced hip-hop, expanding my creative horizon while appreciating diverse music genres like country and pop. Today, my songwriting prowess draws from this rich tapestry of experiences, complemented by my upbringing in different cultures and communities due to my military background and global travels.

My skill set spans vocals, lyrics, melody creation, and recording in Logic Pro X. I bring expertise in arrangement, light mixing, vocal production, and project management to every project. While I excel as an artist, I often step into the role of an executive producer, steering projects to success.

Let's create something magical together — weaving stories and emotions through music!

PLAY IT AGAIN

DARNELL

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