devil on my shoulder

devil on my shoulder (prod. heyarnold)

meet 6 am in las vegas, a late-night fever dream where kid cudi’s day ’n’ nite drifts through charli xcx’s 360 and collides with our own original production. it’s part hypnotic nostalgia, part chaotic pop adrenaline—like wandering vegas streets at sunrise after the best night of your life.
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6am in las vegas

Yo, my eyes lost in the inner black,
Lookin' at the world, lyin' on my back,
Feel alone, I’m a ghost until heaven crack,
Sittin' through turbulence, sirens fade, no slack.

Words get personal, cuttin' deep like a knife,
You see the heart on my sleeve, yeah, I let it bleed life.
Feel me in the streets, my spirit don’t sleep,
Too many left with the promise lost, feelin' weak.

Time ain't borrowed, for some, it took what’s ours,
What’s your head worth? Mum said it’s knowledge that empowers.
I don't care 'bout your P’s, news talkin' 'bout losses,
I’m comin' at ya raw, expressions twist like bosses.

Time heals all? That’s a temporary blessin’,
Anxiety’s hands caressin’, man, it’s a messin’.
Pain cut deeper than a dance in quicksand,
On my bojangles, two-steppin', tryin’ to stand.

I hope you lookin' for somethin' more than what's lost,
Only when it rains, it pours, feel that cost.
Faces in the stars, hard to see 'em align,
I just wanna be, be, be, lost in a paradise line.

Zonin' where sirens bleed, yo, can you perceive?
I’m tryna breathe, can’t you see? I just need to leave.
This my type of violence, silence killin' sounds,
Remind ‘em we ain't comin' from these struggling towns.

Hold fear in my heart, metal past in the dark,
In an ark, I’m driftin’, past participle, no spark.
Too many kids die young, trapped in the ghetto,
Pinocchios all around, where the hell’s Geppetto?

Sirens still fall down, petals drown in the blood,
So much crimson, crazy mind scratchin' through the mud.
Fuck the darkest, grace my face on guts and garters,
Full blood, twisted martyr, man, I miss my father.

So I hope you lookin' for somethin' raw, somethin' real,
When it rains, it pours, that’s just how we feel.
I’m lost in the inner black, yeah, that’s the deal,
But my spirit don’t sleep, I just yearn for the heal.

Yo, my eyes lost in the inner black,
Lookin' at the world, lyin' on my back,
Feel alone, I’m a ghost until heaven crack,
Sittin' through turbulence, sirens fade, no slack.

Words get personal, cuttin' deep like a knife,
You see the heart on my sleeve, yeah, I let it bleed life.
Feel me in the streets, my spirit don’t sleep,
Too many left with the promise lost, feelin' weak.

Time ain't borrowed, for some, it took what’s ours,
What’s your head worth? Mum said it’s knowledge that empowers.
I don't care 'bout your P’s, news talkin' 'bout losses,
I’m comin' at ya raw, expressions twist like bosses.


Inspired Fall [Demo]

Balloons are deflated, guess they look lifeless like me,
We miss you on your side of the bed, mmm, can’t you see?
Still got your things here, they stare like souvenirs,
Every damn moment, this heartbreak ain’t disappear.

Don’t wanna let you out my head, no,
Like the day that I met you, thought forever was the flow,
Said that you love me, but that’ll last for never,
Now it’s cold outside, like when you walked out, whatever.

Why you walk out my life? Ain’t that a twisted fate?
I get like this every time, damn, it’s hard to shake,
On these days that feel like you and me,
Heartbreak anniversary, can’t set my soul free.

'Cause I remember every time,
On these days that feel like you and me, it’s a crime,
Heartbreak anniversary, you ever think of me?
I’m stuck buildin’ hopes up, trapped in this misery.
I’m stuck buildin’ hopes up, trapped in this misery.

Like presents unopened, all this pain I can’t take,
Messages you read, I replay, can’t catch a break,
Foolishly patient, taste of your lips on repeat,
Can’t escape this heartache, damn, it’s got me beat.

Don’t wanna let you out my head, no,
Like the day that I met you, thought forever was the flow,
Said that you love me, but that’ll last for never,
Now it’s cold outside, like when you walked out, whatever.

Why you walk out my life? It’s a cruel design,
Every year on this date, I’m lost in the timeline,
Balloons are deflated, guess they look lifeless like me,
Heartbreak anniversary, damn, set my spirit free.

Balloons are deflated, guess they look lifeless like me,
We miss you on your side of the bed, mmm, can’t you see?
Still got your things here, they stare like souvenirs,
Every damn moment, this heartbreak ain’t disappear.

Don’t wanna let you out my head, no,
Like the day that I met you, thought forever was the flow,
Said that you love me, but that’ll last for never,
Now it’s cold outside, like when you walked out, whatever.

Why you walk out my life? Ain’t that a twisted fate?
I get like this every time, damn, it’s hard to shake,
On these days that feel like you and me,
Heartbreak anniversary, can’t set my soul free.

'Cause I remember every time,
On these days that feel like you and me, it’s a crime,
Heartbreak anniversary, you ever think of me?
I’m stuck buildin’ hopes up, trapped in this misery.
I’m stuck buildin’ hopes up, trapped in this misery.


After Hours [Demo]

M.A.L.T.E.G.A.-  Back to My Ways (Ft Ray Bundlez) (2025)

Yo, can you hear the whispers of an innocent, ignorant child?
In the ocean, get to swimmin' or drown, don’t get too wild,
How long has it been since you seen her smile?
She’s going through those challenges, her heart on trial.

Her mama was a Mormon, her papa’s a paganist,
Cousin was a goth, uncle was a Satanist,
I saw through the rows of bodies in the stadium,
She lit up in my peripheral radius like a radiant gem.

Post round of applause, we became acquainted,
Jokes of Jackson, delicate moments painted,
She whispered, “This ain’t all there is,”
Glasses chinked, we toasted to what life gives.

I got to know her over the years, no lie,
A saga of joy, and pain, and alibis,
Her nephew born, granddad passed in a flash,
Life’s a rollercoaster, a wild fuckin’ crash.

Yo, can you hear the whispers of an innocent, ignorant child?
In the ocean, get to swimmin' or drown, don’t get too wild,
How long has it been since you seen her smile?
She’s going through those challenges, her heart on trial.

Her mama was a Mormon, her papa’s a paganist,
Cousin was a goth, uncle was a Satanist,
I saw through the rows of bodies in the stadium,
She lit up in my peripheral radius like a radiant gem.

She was bipolar, just as I was,
But her heart was colder, like a tainted sinus,
One evening, she forgot to take her medicine,
Anxiety kicked in, there wasn’t room for elephants.

I cared greatly about my companion,
Just a brief tale, in the series of my pantheon,
How long has it been since you seen her smile?
We swim through this ocean, let’s go another mile

Yo, can you hear the whispers of an innocent, ignorant child?
In the ocean, get to swimmin' or drown, don’t get too wild,
How long has it been since you seen her smile?
She’s going through those challenges, her heart on trial.

Her mama was a Mormon, her papa’s a paganist,
Cousin was a goth, uncle was a Satanist,
I saw through the rows of bodies in the stadium,
She lit up in my peripheral radius like a radiant gem.

Post round of applause, we became acquainted,
Jokes of Jackson, delicate moments painted,
She whispered, “This ain’t all there is,”
Glasses chinked, we toasted to what life gives.

I got to know her over the years, no lie,
A saga of joy, and pain, and alibis,
Her nephew born, granddad passed in a flash,
Life’s a rollercoaster, a wild fuckin’ crash.


Est 1999 [Demo]

I need a lil’ mo’ blessing in my life,
Clocking in, I’ve been putting in them late night,
Struggling, I’ve been conscience of my dreams in sight,
Hope that I take off, I have a safe flight. x2


I need a lil’ mo’ blessings to reunite,
Blessed with knowledge, wisdom shining bright,
I need a lil’ mo’ blessings to reignite,
Those blessings gon' take me to great heights.


Yo, I need that grind, late nights on repeat,
Chasing dreams hard, can’t accept defeat,
Blessings in the shadows, yeah, they creeping,
Power up my mind, ain't no time for weeping.


Anticipating fortune, I'm aiming for the sky,
Blood diamonds glistening, ain't no lie,
Success I desire, yeah, I’m on that track,
Triple doubles on my sheet, no looking back.


I need a lil’ mo’ blessing in my life,
Clocking in, I’ve been putting in them late night,
Struggling, I’ve been conscience of my dreams in sight,
Hope that I take off, I have a safe flight.


I need a lil’ mo’ blessings to reunite,
Blessed with knowledge, wisdom shining bright,
I need a lil’ mo’ blessings to reignite,
Those blessings gon' take me to great heights.


Pride and gratitude, fuel for my action,
In this sci-fi world, I'm ready for traction,
Socials lit, but they can be distractions,
Blessings from the messiah, time for a reaction.


Riches in disguise, I’m flipping every dime,
Success driven, bitch, I’m here to climb,
Hypnotized masses, they don’t see the grind,
But I’m getting blessed with extra Christ, let’s unwind.




I need a lil’ mo’ blessing in my life,
Clocking in, I’ve been putting in them late night,
Struggling, I’ve been conscience of my dreams in sight,
Hope that I take off, I have a safe flight.


I need a lil’ mo’ blessings to reunite,
Blessed with knowledge, wisdom, power in the night,
I need a lil’ mo’ blessings to reignite,
Those blessings gon' take me to great heights.


Yo, I need that grind, late nights on repeat,
Chasing dreams hard, can’t accept defeat,
Blessings in the shadows, yeah, they creeping,
Power up my mind, ain't no time for weeping.


Anticipating fortune, I'm aiming for the sky,
Blood diamonds glistening, ain't no lie,
Success I desire, yeah, I’m on that track,
Triple doubles on my sheet, no looking back.


I need a lil’ mo’ blessing in my life,
Clocking in, I’ve been putting in them late night,
Struggling, I’ve been conscience of my dreams in sight,
Hope that I take off, I have a safe flight.


I need a lil’ mo’ blessings to reunite,
Blessed with knowledge, wisdom shining bright,
I need a lil’ mo’ blessings to reignite,
Those blessings gon' take me to great heights.


Pride and gratitude, fuel for my action,
In this sci-fi world, I'm ready for traction,
Socials lit, but they can be distractions,
Blessings from the messiah, time for a reaction.


Riches in disguise, I’m flipping every dime,
Success driven, bitch, I’m here to climb,
Hypnotized masses, they don’t see the grind,
But I’m getting blessed with extra Christ, let’s unwind.


I need a lil’ mo’ blessing in my life,
Clocking in, I’ve been putting in them late night,
Struggling, I’ve been conscience of my dreams in sight,
Hope that I take off, I have a safe flight.


Blessings [Demo]

I'm in popular demand, yeah, the man with a grand plan,
Catalog deep, stretch from London to San-Fran,
Can’t tolerate disrespect, pull up with some gang slangs,
Not sign language, just gang slangs when I'm talkin' with my hands.

Hulk a plan, monster to man,
On my worst behaviour, worst than Ariana Grand,
Sorry in advance, takin' all your fans,
Tell Benjamin, gimme space, lemme make these jams.

Couple EPs, triple double on the troth,
Best rapper outta London, a dangerous spot,
Hell's cage, it was hot, Springfield, where I hid,
Played your song, track one, bro, that was mid.

Far from the Truman Show, this reality’s real,
Foundations solid, I don’t need to conceal,
Proved I was strong, yeah, I came back with a bang,
Droppin' heat for the ladies, make your girl’s fav jam.

I'm in popular demand, yeah, the man with a grand plan,
Catalog deep, stretch from London to San-Fran,
Can’t tolerate disrespect, pull up with some gang slangs,
Not sign language, just gang slangs when I'm talkin' with my hands.

Hulk a plan, monster to man,
On my worst behaviour, worst than Ariana Grand,
Sorry in advance, takin' all your fans,
Tell Benjamin, gimme space, lemme make these jams.

Took it personal, go ahead, ask Jordan,
Put in the labor, yeah, just like Jeremy Corbin,
Do me a favor, don’t speak while I'm recordin',
Hoarding accolades, feel like Kareem and Jordan.

Conduct the biz, single-handed, no one’s employed by,
Jabs hit harder than a freakin’ Floyd fight,
Combo, Muay Thai, sweet as tiramisu,
Get stretched or get touched, I'm the British masseuse.

I'm in popular demand, yeah, the man with a grand plan,
Catalog deep, stretch from London to San-Fran,
Can’t tolerate disrespect, pull up with some gang slangs,
Not sign language, just gang slangs when I'm talkin' with my hands.

Hulk a plan, monster to man,
On my worst behaviour, worst than Ariana Grand,
Sorry in advance, takin' all your fans,
Tell Benjamin, gimme space, lemme make these jams.

You scheme like pyramids, but you ain't hearin' it,
Used to be posted on Gwendolen with Benson,
Cut the hedges, now GB’s a legend,
Consistent drive and ambition, I’m blessed, no pretension.

Came from the city, West African coast,
Carving my journey, I'm the one you should boast,
So when it’s my turn, know I’m ready to shoot,
Gimme the loot, motherfucker, gimme the loot!

I'm in popular demand, yeah, the man with a grand plan,
Catalog deep, stretch from London to San-Fran,
Can’t tolerate disrespect, pull up with some gang slangs,
Not sign language, just gang slangs when I'm talkin' with my hands.

Hulk a plan, monster to man,
On my worst behaviour, worst than Ariana Grand,
Sorry in advance, takin' all your fans,
Tell Benjamin, gimme space, lemme make these jams.

Couple EPs, triple double on the troth,
Best rapper outta London, a dangerous spot,
Hell's cage, it was hot, Springfield, where I hid,
Played your song, track one, bro, that was mid.

Far from the Truman Show, this reality’s real,
Foundations solid, I don’t need to conceal,
Proved I was strong, yeah, I came back with a bang,
Droppin' heat for the ladies, make your girl’s fav jam.


The Director’s Cut [Demo]

Yo, how can it be?
Whole world’s charging, fuck, it’s on me.
I’m tryna change, who the hell I am,
But decisions? Nah, that wasn’t part of the plan.

Searching for answers, no I can’t lie,
Dig deep in the roots, gotta learn to fly.
There’s a void in my soul, echoing pain,
But down in that darkness, there’s still some hope to gain.

Searching for answers, it’s hard to find,
Holy books in the booth, outta sight, outta mind.
Who do we turn to? The crown’s a joke,
Pray this searching leads to that real smoke.

Di-Vinci Code, man, I’m denied,
Sheep in the field, living life misaligned.
World’s filled with famine, the pain runs deep,
But beauty in the eyes of kids makes me weep.

Yo, how can it be?
Whole world’s charging, fuck, it’s on me.
I’m tryna change, who the hell I am,
But decisions? Nah, that wasn’t part of the plan.

Searching for answers, no I can’t lie,
Dig deep in the roots, gotta learn to fly.
There’s a void in my soul, echoing pain,
But down in that darkness, there’s still some hope to gain.

We all on the search, dawg, can’t you see?
Digging for gold, man, that's a part of me.
Heavy on my heart, these truths weigh a ton,
Tears in my eyes, but I’m still gonna run.

Searching for answers, it’s hard to find,
Scoured so many pages, pulled apart my mind.
Before the great fall, who’s gon’ take that call?
When the silence screams, who’d be there at all?

Yo, how can it be?
Whole world’s charging, fuck, it’s on me.
I’m tryna change, who the hell I am,
But decisions? Nah, that wasn’t part of the plan.

Searching for answers, no I can’t lie,
Dig deep in the roots, gotta learn to fly.
There’s a void in my soul, echoing pain,
But down in that darkness, there’s still some hope to gain.

Analyzing smoke, damn, it’s hard to breathe,
People lied to, man, they’ve been deceived.
But there’s a world out there where the truth lives,
Searching for the light, my soul gotta forgive.

Searching for answers, it’s hard to find,
Scratched and bruised, but I’m working on my grind.
Changing who I am, but I gotta stay true,
Soon the whole world’s gon’ know what’s due.

Yo, how can it be?
Whole world’s charging, fuck, it’s on me.
I’m tryna change, who the hell I am,
But decisions? Nah, that wasn’t part of the plan.

Searching for answers, no I can’t lie,
Dig deep in the roots, gotta learn to fly.
There’s a void in my soul, echoing pain,
But down in that darkness, there’s still some hope to gain.

Di-Vinci Code, yeah, I’m still in the chase,
Hurdling these walls, can’t slow down my pace.
Yo, how can it be?
This world’s got me charged, but I’m ready, you’ll see.

Searching for answers, breaking through the chains,
Feel the weight lift, turning loss into gains.
Yo, how can it be?
I’m here for the climb, and this treasure’s me.


Sundown [Demo]

bragadino on youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkdtdkwhv60FDd6lohGWzA

bRAgadino - syncretism

Gbenga is an artist hailing from South London. 

Influenced by Kendrick Lamar, Sampha & Kanye West, his top-tier lyricism, virtuosic microphone command, and sharp conceptual vision consolidate his musical journey.

Sundown [Demo]

Gbenga

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