"Soak It All In" reflects the moment of pause and reflection in the middle of a journey. 

The lyrics convey a sense of calm and acceptance, celebrating the present while acknowledging the challenges ahead. It’s a reminder to take a step back, appreciate the small joys, and trust that the path ahead will unfold in its own time.



Soak It All In

"Old Adages" is a smooth jazz track that brings classic wisdom to life. 

The most important thing about this song is that my dad liked it, and he is not a music person.

The song uses a blend of laid-back rhythms with thoughtful storytelling, and explores why certain sayings stand the test of time. With a relaxed yet introspective vibe, it serves as a reminder that "Life is a journey, not just a destination."

Whether you're sipping coffee, winding down after a long day, or just looking for some lyrical inspiration, this jazz-infused piece will have you nodding along to the wisdom of the past.

🎷 Style: Chill Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Vocal Jazz
🎹 Influences: Nat King Cole, Chet Baker, Mose Allison
🔊 Mood: Reflective, Relaxed, Philosophical


Old Adages

Old Adages – A Chill Jazz Reflection on Timeless Wisdom

This track is called ONENESS—but it’s not about sameness. It’s about balance. Coexistence. The space where both sides—masculine and feminine, serious and soft, chaos and calm—exist without erasing each other.

The tuning fork watermark represents resonance, not noise.
The intersecting symbols represent connection, not control.
Generatio means birth—not just of people, but of ideas, presence, and sound that heals.

This is part of something deeper.
You don’t need to choose a side.
You just have to listen.

ONENESS

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Azizam Single

Azizam


...I ain’t tryna make this dramatic
But
It’s been feelin' like the end lately
Like... the real end

I don't call nobody no more
Been sittin' in the dark too long
I been scrollin’ through our texts like it means somethin’
But you gone
And I ain’t been the same since
You said "I need space," now I’m floatin’ in it
I used to pray for us
Now I just pray I wake up

You don’t even know what you did to me
How deep it cut, how much I bleed
I ain't lookin’ for pity
But I been thinkin’
If I ain’t worth livin’ for
Then what’s the reason?

Baby, I feel suicidal
(Suicidal)
Not for attention, it’s survival
(Suicidal)
You was my Bible
Now I’m losin’ faith in everything
Tryna hold on, but it stings
It’s gettin’ hard to breathe
Baby, you was all I need
(Suicidal)

My boys keep callin’ me, I hit decline
Told my mama I'm fine
Lie after lie
You moved on like nothin’
Like I ain’t mean nothin’
Meanwhile I’m here stuck
Starin’ at the ceiling, numb as fuck

I don't need you to say sorry
I just need someone to stop me
‘Cause these thoughts ain’t been quiet
And I been tired of hidin’

Baby, I feel suicidal
(Suicidal)
Not for attention, it’s survival
(Suicidal)
You was my Bible
Now I’m losin’ faith in everything
Tryna hold on, but it stings
It’s gettin’ hard to breathe
Baby, you was all I need
(Suicidal)

You won’t even know if I’m gone
Won’t even check your phone
If I disappear, would you notice?
Would you scroll past my name like I’m just another moment?
I gave you all the best of me
Now I’m left with what’s rest of me

Baby, I feel suicidal
(Suicidal)
Not for attention, it’s survival
(Suicidal)
You was my Bible
Now I’m losin’ faith in everything
Tryna hold on, but it stings
It’s gettin’ hard to breathe
Baby, you was all I need
(Suicidal)
Suicidal

Whoa oh oh
Please know I tried with all my might
You were my reason, my fight
But now…
I’m tired of tryin’
So
If I make it through tonight
Maybe there’s still a fight
But If I
But if I don’t…
Just know I loved you more than life
(Suicidal)

Suicidal

"Truth Aint Cute" is a raw, introspective blend of soul, jazz, and rap that champions authenticity over superficiality. With a laid-back, conversational flow, the track delves into the unfiltered reality of life, celebrating imperfections and the unapologetic pursuit of what's real. It's a sonic journey that reminds listeners that truth often comes with "scars and a bloodshot eye," but its power lies in its unvarnished nature.

 Lyrics

Truth ain’t cute. Nah — truth don’t quaff.

Coffee stains? Nah, that’s just polish worn off.
Socks don’t match — they ain’t got no friends.
When I see mismatched socks I ask, “ah man, where’s your friend?”
(Still made it here, didn’t it? That’s what counts.)

No need to check mirrors. Don’t follow trends.
Just keep on walkin. (oh yeah)
Indeed, "What now, my friend?”
You want queen? Go buy a lie.
(You mean a tie?)
Truth got scars and a bloodshot eye.

Truth ain’t cute. Nah — truth don’t quaff.

It don’t wave flags. It don’t rehearse lines.
Those lines belong in a hearse — that’s where they lie.
It just says, “I’m here. This is mine.
You deal with yours.”

It’s surreal... or maybe just ass real.
Walkin' in late with that look you feel.
"You feel fine, right?" Hair half done.
But the vibe? Sealed.
Truth ain’t cute. It never kneels.
(You want tidy? That’s a story. You want real? That’s my glory.)

Truth ain’t cute. Nah — truth don’t quaff.

Truth don’t beg — it’s no audition.
Chart the plot. Break tradition.
Plot the chart. Flip the script.
Come in sideways — no definition.
Keep it fine... until you feel it.
Then hit that submission.

ah, keep it real! catch ya on the flip side.

Link to listen on major platforms: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/hybridroots/truth-aint-cute

Truth Aint Cute

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Kiss Me

Ōndi Soul Breath: The Quiet Distance Between invites you into a deep reflection on life's preciousness. 

Intro – Soft, Reflective
think about this life.
hmm...
think about what ya like.
and everything that feels right.

Instrumental – Bridge Building Intensity: Guitar Solo
oh...

Verse 1 – Reality Enters
think about what ya dont like.
think about strife.
and everything that is wrong.

Instrumental – Bridge Building Intensity: Guitar Solo
hmm...

Verse 2 – Searching Deeper
(now).
think about what you love.
and what you un-love —
the quiet distance between.
now wait —
wait...
do you have it?

Refrain – Gentle Prompt
bring it closer. (closer...)
hold it closer.
ah...

these aren’t just whispers.
(gentle breaths...)
they aren’t just shadows.
(echoes of life...)


Bridge – The Cycle of Being
every day when you wake.
every night when you unwake. 
(sleep...)
(breathe in...)

think about loneliness.
think about togetherness.
so close... so far...

think about wanting.
think about holding.
think about giving.

these aren’t just whispers.
(gentle breaths...)
they aren’t just shadows.
(echoes of life...)

can you feel it?

think about your hands —
are they free?
or holding onto something
you can’t name, but still carry?

think about your dreams —
do they rise from within you,
or were they whispered long ago,
so softly you mistook them for truth?

these aren’t just whispers.
(gentle breaths...)
they aren’t just shadows.
(echoes of life...)

Release – Letting Go
and when it’s too much...
just breathe.
in the breath — there is knowing.
in the pause — there is grace.
in the letting go —
there is trust.

Outro – Whispered Truth
(whisper)
this is soul.
this is life.
this is un-life.
this is love.
this is un-love.
this is breath.
this is un-breath.
let it be.




Ōndi Soul Breath: The Quiet Distance Between

Still

down to ground/Nova J

[Verse 1]
You said love would lift us high
But the air got thin up in the sky
Now I’m standin’ here, both feet down
Tryin’ to breathe on solid ground
Guess I thought I had it all figured out
Now I’m older, just full of doubt

[Chorus]
So I come back down to ground
Where the noise don’t drown me out
All the dreams I built came crashin’ down
So I’m learnin’ to live without
Every time I start to climb
Something pulls me back around
Yeah, I come back down to ground

[Verse 2]
I’ve been bettin’ on a bad hand
Thinkin’ love’s what makes a man
Now I’m countin’ what I’ve lost
And I can’t pay off the cost
Never thought I’d break again
But the house don’t let you win

[Chorus]
So I come back down to ground
Where the quiet feels like truth.
Guess I flew too far too soon
Now I’m hummin’ the crash-land blues
Every time I think I’ve found
Heaven hangin’ in the clouds
I come back down to ground

[Bridge]
How do you choose who to love
When every time it ends in flames
And why’s my heart so stubborn 
I keep losing at the game

[Final Chorus]
So I come back down to ground
With my ego banged around
Maybe fallin’s just a way
To see things here and now
I was racin’ for the sky
But it’s time to slow things down
Yeah, I come back down to ground

down to ground

"The Reckoning"  The Pure Duty to Defend Children (An Anthem for Parents)

This is a heart-raging anthem born from the cold reality of the family court system. This song is for every father who has been stripped of his compassion, labeled "selfish," and financially destroyed while simply fighting for his children.

It captures the pivotal moment when the threats of jail and fines finally stopped, because I chose integrity over compromise. In that silence, I gave the system my defiant answer: "Ok, do what you must."

Blending the raw grit of Alternative Rock with the emotional depth of Soul, this track challenges the false narrative about men and fatherhood. This is not just a song about anger; it's about the fierce, determined love of an empathetic father standing his ground.

This is our anthem. Listen, and let the truth be heard.




The Reckoning

Hybrid Roots creates music that blends jazz, soul, grunge, and spoken word—rooted in fatherhood, balance, emotional depth, and human connection.

Each song is a moment of real-time healing—guided by rhythms of love, work, struggle, and the shared language of care.

From parenting through pain to rediscovering peace in rhythm, Hybrid Roots doesn’t offer escape. He offers return:

🌱 Return to rhythm
🌱 Return to roots
🌱 Return to what matters

Debut single “Life’s Balance” released June 13, 2025.

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