Selections from the upcoming debut album by Auckland, New Zealand singer, producer, and musician, Akim Heinicke Waengler – out now on Fresh Selects: https://fsx.lnk.to/third-person-you

Made up of deeply personal works written in his late teens and early 20’s, Akim describes the album as "a collection of multi-dimensional journal entries. Each track captures emotions, thoughts and events of my life in a sort of kaleidoscopic audio image."

Written, Performed & Produced by LAPIS

Mixed by Zac Hornsby & LAPIS
Mastered by Kelly Hibbert

Artwork Designed by Tawfiq Mardini
Painting by Akim Heinicke Waengler

Executive Producers: Kenny / Fresh Selects & LAPIS

FSX-040 © 2020 Fresh Selects.

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FSX-040: LAPIS 'Third Person You' [selections]

From the LAPIS/JUICEB☮X maxi-single in the Fresh Selects Remix Series – out now: fsxrs.lnk.to/lapis-juicebox

The previously unreleased instrumental version to "Why am I still scared to share?" from 'Third Person You', the debut album by New Zealand-based multi-talent – Akim Heinicke Waengler, aka, LAPIS: fsx.lnk.to/third-person-you

Written, Produced & Recorded by LAPIS

LAPIS - electric guitar, bass, synthesizer, percussion, programming
Elias Dobbyn - live drums

Mixed by Zac Hornsby
Mastered by Kelly Hibbert at Almachrome

Artwork Designed by Tawfiq Mardini
Illustration by Akim Heinicke Waengler

Executive Producers: Kenny / Fresh Selects & LAPIS

FSX-RS-2204 © 2023 Fresh Selects. We're not scared to share.

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FSX-RS-2204 maxi-single

LAPIS "Why am I still scared to share? (Instrumental)"

The debut single from LAPIS – a singer, musician, and producer from Auckland, New Zealand

Maxi-single with instrumental and single edit out now: freshselects.bandcamp.com/album/blue-in-orange

"I recorded the first version of this song in 2013 when I was turning 18. I came back more than once over the next 1-2 years. 

At the 2:57 mark I back come in to look back on what happened from a different perspective. In doing so I was able to process the story, that period in my life again, on a deeper level. 

At 2:57 it is like a reality check.. “Shit, this is what was really going down..” And the rest of the song – with the extended dance section and the darker tone – is really a grieving process, both for what was, and the dreams that never really were – the dreams of idealised love that never held any water. It is also a catharsis and transformation, of the pain and confusion. 

This reflective and retrospective process, captured as ‘Blue in Orange’ allowed me to tie this up and move on –> from blue into orange!" 

~

Written, Performed & Produced by LAPIS

Mixed by Zac Hornsby
Mastered by Kelly Hibbert

Artwork Designed by Tawfiq Mardini
Painting by Akim Heinicke Waengler

Executive Producers: Kenny / Fresh Selects & LAPIS

FSX-040-01 © 2020 Fresh Selects.


"Girl, I left you a note, 
What it said - I don’t even know 
But can't you reply? 
Even if you say no...

Girl, I left you a note, 
What it said - I don’t even know 
But can't you reply? 
Even if you say no...

See my rap game counting down, all along, all alone..
See my rap game counting down, all along, all alone.. 
See my rap game counting down, all along, all alone.. 
See my rap game counting down, all along, all alone..

Ooh, ooh, ooh, my love 

Girl, I left you a letter
What it said - I didn't know better.
What I wrote - down I blush, 
Now when I think about it.

Girl, I wrote you a play, 
Starring me and you in the way, 
In which I thought it should be. 
But I didn't give you no say..."


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Third Person You

LAPIS "Blue In Orange"

The A-side to the second single from LAPIS's debut album, 'Third Person You' – out now on Fresh Selects: fsx.lnk.to/third-person-you

Written, Performed & Produced by LAPIS

Mixed by Zac Hornsby
Mastered by Kelly Hibbert

Artwork Designed by Tawfiq Mardini
Painting by Akim Heinicke Waengler

Executive Producers: Kenny / Fresh Selects & LAPIS

FSX-040-02 © 2020 Fresh Selects.

“Oh, you either wait or leave...
Sometimes you stay to please...”

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LAPIS "So"

The B-side to the second single from LAPIS' forthcoming debut album, 'Third Person You' – out now on Fresh Selects: fsx.lnk.to/third-person-you

Written, Performed & Produced by LAPIS

Mixed by Zac Hornsby
Mastered by Kelly Hibbert

Artwork Designed by Tawfiq Mardini
Painting by Akim Heinicke Waengler

Executive Producers: Kenny / Fresh Selects & LAPIS

FSX-040-02 © 2020 Fresh Selects.

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LAPIS "10210"

The third and final single from LAPIS's forthcoming debut album, 'Third Person You' – out now on Fresh Selects: fsx.lnk.to/third-person-you

Written, Performed & Produced by LAPIS
Live drums by Elias Dobbyn

Mixed by Zac Hornsby
Mastered by Kelly Hibbert

Artwork Designed by Tawfiq Mardini
Painting by Akim Heinicke Waengler

Executive Producers: Kenny / Fresh Selects & LAPIS

FSX-040-02 © 2020 Fresh Selects.

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Lyrics:

"How long to wait? 
How can I tell 
if it’s too late?
You... you make it so hard 
to tell 
where I stand
and where I should go

How long to wait? 
How can I tell 
if it’s too late?
You... you make it so hard 
to tell 
where I stand
and where I should go

You are the one 
and you’ve got me coming undone,
and I won’t give up,
until you tell me what’s up"

LAPIS "Where do we stand?"

A selection from the debut album by Auckland, New Zealand singer, producer, and musician, Akim Heinicke Waengler – out now on Fresh Selects: fsx.lnk.to/third-person-you

Made up of deeply personal works written in his late teens and early 20’s, Akim describes the album as "a collection of multi-dimensional journal entries. Each track captures emotions, thoughts and events of my life in a sort of kaleidoscopic audio image."

Vocals by Nikolai & LAPIS
Instruments by LAPIS

Written by Nikolai-Rayne Talamahina & Akim Heinicke Waengler

Produced by LAPIS

Mixed by Zac Hornsby
Mastered by Kelly Hibbert

Artwork Designed by Tawfiq Mardini
Painting by Akim Heinicke Waengler

Executive Producers: Kenny / Fresh Selects & LAPIS

FSX-040 © 2020 Fresh Selects.

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LAPIS "Andalusia" (feat. Nikolai)

A selection from LAPIS's debut album, 'Third Person You' – out now on Fresh Selects: fsx.lnk.to/third-person-you

Written, Performed & Produced by LAPIS
Live drums by Elias Dobbyn

Mixed by Zac Hornsby
Mastered by Kelly Hibbert

Artwork Designed by Tawfiq Mardini
Painting by Akim Heinicke Waengler

Executive Producers: Kenny / Fresh Selects & LAPIS

FSX-040 © 2020 Fresh Selects.

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Lyrics:

Oh, why do people do nothing?
Scrambling to take
Not thinking what to bring

Oh, why am I still scared to share?
Catch me acting fake
Protecting my estate
I’m scared
 
And I should really bite my tongue
Run outside and jump
Jump into the lake
 
And you’ve got everything to give
No need to be afraid
It’s not what it is,
It’s how it’s made
 
Before, before, before…
What’s going on…?

2,000 years ago
Before, before, before…

Ascension…
Jump into the lake

Run outside and jump
Jump into the lake

LAPIS "Why am I still scared to share?"

A selection from LAPIS's debut album, 'Third Person You' – out now on Fresh Selects: fsx.lnk.to/third-person-you

Written, Performed, Produced & Mixed by LAPIS

Mastered by Kelly Hibbert

Artwork Designed by Tawfiq Mardini
Painting by Akim Heinicke Waengler

Executive Producers: Kenny / Fresh Selects & LAPIS

FSX-040 © 2020 Fresh Selects.

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Lyrics:

Part of me
I know, for real, believes in it
Above, my love, a dove for you
And me
This love is all there was before
What to do?
I feel I’ve lost
Caught a moonface
Full of wonder

LAPIS "Moonface"

A selection from LAPIS's debut album, 'Third Person You' – out now on Fresh Selects: fsx.lnk.to/third-person-you

Written, Performed & Produced by LAPIS

Mixed by Zac Hornsby
Mastered by Kelly Hibbert

Artwork Designed by Tawfiq Mardini
Painting by Akim Heinicke Waengler

Executive Producers: Kenny / Fresh Selects & LAPIS

FSX-040 © 2020 Fresh Selects.

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LAPIS "Rum Within Gold"

A record label bringing you music you can to live to.  

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