This playlist comprises my favorite verses by emcee @JavierStarks. For more, visit: https://jstarks.bandcamp.com/

Javier Starks

Jazzy

Vocal Artists Featured: 
Carolyn Malachi, G.P. Jackson, Kenny Wesley, Javier Starks, Bomani Armah, Rufus Fly, Substantial, Danielle Withers, Kenny McNeil, Bella & Mariannie.

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Working Notion Collaborations (Vocal Artists)

martinspaint

rap nujabes

Substantial Collaborations 2012

JAVIER STARKS

dirdeeheart

Music.

I sampled the incredibly talented artist _yi.:

http://yiannisioannides.bandcamp.com/album/otnj-b
http://yiannisioannides.bandcamp.com/track/sugar-rush

I also sampled Common - I Used To Love H.E.R:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C99iG4HoO1c

and used various synths from FL Studio.

I hope you like it :)

Sugar Rush Remix - _yi. (Jeesh Remix)

Cyne - Haze

its been 9 months since we dropped sumn.. peter rosenberg liberated this one for me earlier..

Doing reposts $50 message me via soundcloud

SHOT U DOWN

The number one question for Javier Starks? "Who Got Next?" With the radio stations curious and the streets talking (a result of his participation in 93.9 WKYS' Rock The Bells Contest) Javier took a moment to giftwrap this vehement response to his peer Kendrick Lamar's recent outburst heard on Big Sean's "Control". With his trademark countless double entendres Jav addresses: the state of the DMV, his view of his supposed "competition" and his CONCRETE place in Hip Hop history. In the age of wax gangsters and internet thugs who feel brave hiding behind keyboards it's THIS easy for Mr. Starks. "Control+Alt+DELETE."

Vote for Javier Starks in the "Who Got Next?" contest: http://t.co/fCOXuadFC8

Javier Starks "Ctrl+Alt+DELETE" Lyrics:

These rappers talk money but your whole circle broke that's a red ring of death
My name mentioned with yours? Yeah that scares me to death! Your music move me like a paraplegic at best, I don't feel you liars I'm BARELY impressed!

Well if los is the king then that makes jigga the emperor, I'm addressing these fools just consider this the enema, best remember I'm not your off brand rapper out the city! Half of these rappers is ACTORS fans clapping out of pity!

This is the city of mediocrity, where we excellent at overlooking excellence check it peep the philosophy.

The city's hottest rappers still where they started, they do not pass go it's the DMV Monopoly!

I park on their property then body'm properly, I'm part of a prophecy, nobody possibly stopping me!

Wise I'm smarter than Socrates the game I kill it gladly, like Milton Bradly I'm a boss lil daddy!

I CTRL+ALT+DELETE y'all, you a grain of sand on the beach boy, washed up like the sea shore!

I'll make a mockery of EACH of y'all, a lyrical bloodbath like you never seen make it a habit of having'm swearing they never seen Saw...

These fake rappers raps is like bad checks, what a spring board put a little bounce in my step, this what fiends want a battle to the death.. tween the best of the best, no question they stressed cause ima threat like the Marine Corps!

How you kill what's not real!? Ya bars ELEMENTARY to me dawg, don't make me Sandy Spring y'all! 0_0

Not one of you's comparable to me, my shoes don't fit you, that's #unbearable defeat!

Find a threat and bring'm to me, flow too dope I'll treat'm like Pookie. Turn his whole hood on'm like a Sunni...

You do not deserve this more than I do EVERY TIME THEY SAY "YOU HOTTER THAN JAV" YOU BEEN LIED TO!

You not worthy!
I play the game like ERVING!
You should retire your JERSEY!

You started hating when you heard me... you KNOW what it is BUT you don't know when to quit, like Herpes!

I rap circles around clowns, that's lethal lip service, the circuit observing superfluous SURROUND sound!

Don't compare me to wale, fattrel or shy glizzy I'm REAL, they eligible for Emmys

I ain't NEVER lied in a rhyme! Or told a false story in a interview they nothin to me I'm clutching my genitals!

They prolly never get it... I did it in a way that's never been done before - I spit like I'm ready for WAR - machete's & guns & swords - I'm bringin whatever you want & MORE!!

Hydrogen bombs this "Ether" like Nas verse/versus the hip hop GOD, MINUS the flaws! It's a WRAP! (Pun intended) "The Take Over" I'm feeling invincible - no competitor better - I find it ironic they going against a flow that's irresistible... Word to Cicero, I'm in #CONTROL.

CTRL+ALT+DELETE

Dr. Fresch is back with more groovy music, this time with a double remix of both The Notorious BIG's "Juicy" and Suzanne Vega's "Tom's Diner". Download "Juicy Diner" for free from Dr. Fresch's Facebook now!

"I felt a weird connection between these two songs and wanted to create a piece that reflected the vibes of both of these artists. I feel like the remix I came up represents angst, relaxation, and struggle at the same time." - Dr. Fresch

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FREE Download!

Juicy Diner (ft. The Notorious BIG & Suzanne Vega)

"Stand your ground", a term we have become all too familiar with... On behalf of the countless young black males who have been thrown into the prison industrial complex, for those who have been robbed of their futures, for those who have been slain in cold blood. Javier is doing just that, fighting the powers that be. Shots across the bow, these are mere warnings, signs of what's to come. Following his HIGHLY praised response to Kendrick Lamar's "Control" verse, Javier's been preparing himself for home stretch. Switching to a hypnotic, dragging, heavy punchline based style Jav is surely rocking them to sleep. Details of his MASSIVE upcoming project will be released soon. Fans are anxious, the wait is almost over. Javier KNOW's he's one of the best and given the nature of his mission? He CANNOT afford to fail. Fans be prepared, foes be afraid. It's #LionSeason

Trayvon's Revenge Lyrics:

Nothing's "difficult", EVERYTHING's a "CHALLENGE"!! To ADVERSITIES! TO THE STARS! From the last plane, to the last bullet, to the last minute, to the last man we FIGHT! We Fight!! We FIGHT!! WE FIGHT!!! WE FIGHT!!!! WE FIGHT!!!!

oh, im CRUSHING YALL...

These bammas they know my name, these bammas they know my name, see I, handle my bi, (chyeah) my flow insane!!

On wax make the ladies get wavy, POMADE, bringing the heat, the king like lebron james...

Got a dream, staying scheming, they be doubting me... REFUSE to be the king laying there defeated on the balcony!

Bammas they need to chill, these bammas they need to chill, my flow is like candy rain , homie I'm so for real!! ohhhh nooooooooo =P

Your team starve I bet we eat, lames talking cds when they saying they moving that "heavy d" R.I.P.

Hood celebrities... BET DAT... Lyrically this is literally celebrity
Death match...

Hah, I took it back, I took it back, the slow flow like the carry out yo, I'll show you how to cook a rat...

For the cheese they say whatever, they show no loyalty, and birds be CRAZY, I call'm pollo loco, see I'm focused like I'm posed to be, potent like potpourri, don't take a telescope to see I'm coming yo your boy a BEAST!!

SMH... torn to pieces, these bammas get torn to pieces, they "hot"!? Well I handle the heat like a puerto rican!

I'm outchea, I'm the BEST out yeah, I don't care, I'm about to rub it in like Aloe Vera! I don't need to make a "top ten list", yes indeed, call a priest ANYone of'm dead meat if they testing me!

When it come to these rhymes boy? I'm a 10 out of 10 but I spit like 9 boy... I lay low in the envoy... these dudes jealous like women so I treat'm like tomboys!

...don't want it tho, these bammas don't want it tho, I suggest that they mind they manners amateurs I'm gonna blow!!

Lion Season -Trayvon's Revenge

Get to know: @chloexmartini  // @khadisma | #staymellow

Meet Chloe Martini, super young female music producer based out of Warsaw. Chloe's sound definitely caught our attention about a year ago, with a style that displayed her classical background with a touch of electronic music. We immediately reached out and asked her to work with us on some capacity. At the time she humbly declined, stating that she simply wasn't ready to put together anything official. Since then, she has crafted her production skills, released smashing remixes and collaborated on tracks with other great producers/artists.

FREE DOWNLOAD

Chloe Martini - Temptation (Khadisma Remix)

Just when you thought 3ChordFold was done, Terrace Martin gives you more with 3 remixed tracks and 5 original tracks! Check out the first single from 3ChordFold: Remixed!

3ChordFold Remixed

Hey You! (feat. Preston Harris)

As heard at: http://soulgurusounds.com/beautiful-dreamer-extended-jazz-mix-feat-carolyn-malachi/ 

This is a bonus track from the "Gold", "Freedom" & "Victorious" era of recording sessions featuring ending vocals by Carolyn Malachi (http://www.CarolynMalachi.com/gold). 

The original instrumental version of what you are hearing is titled "Beauty In Freedom" (https://soundcloud.com/mtsmusic/beauty-in-freedom) and was released on Trey Eley & Matthew Shell's album "Freedom" (https://soundcloud.com/mtsmusic/sets/freedom-album-preview-via). All of the different versions of this song were produced, engineered & mixed by Matthew Shell (http://www.MTSmusic.net) & Darrick Atwater (http://www.SoundCloud.com/Agent-Method).

Following the production of "Beauty In Freedom", the MTS Music music team collaborated with Carolyn Malachi to make the indie hit "Beautiful Dreamer" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAJ5XfQ55Nk) as featured on Carolyn's album "Gold". 

What you are hearing here is a hybrid of these two songs, featuring the arrangement of "Beauty In Freedom", but with Carolyn's vocals from  "Beautiful Dreamer" mixed in at the end.

Feedback is welcome. Thanks for listening.

Production Team
Lyrics Written & Vocals Performed by Carolyn Malachi - @CarolynMalachi
Produced, Engineered, & Mixed by Matthew Shell (MTS) & Darrick Atwater (Agent Method) - @Agent-Method
Mastered by Gordon Davies at Single Track Audio 
Recorded at Assembly Line Studios

Musicians
Vahagn Stepanyan (Piano) - @VahStep
Trey Eley (Flute) - @FluteByTrey
Matthew Shell (Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Ambient Instrumentation, Drums, Arrangement & Co-Writer) - @MTSmusic
Markus Huber (Bass) - @MarkusHuber
Devin Spear (Electric Guitar) - @Devin-Spear
Jabari Exum (Djembe)

© 2013 Carolyn Malachi Legacy Brands in association with MTS Music & Working Notion Entertainment 

Lyrics (for the Extended Jazz Mix):

[Jazz scat vocals]

Beautiful Dreamer

Do you believe?
The world is yours
You can do anything
Anything

When the world turns ugly
You must think yourself beautiful
When the world makes you feel weak
You must be strong

Beautiful

Please don't give up

Beautiful

The world needs you
Please, please don't give up

Beautiful

Please stay

Beautiful

Keep pushing
Keep trying
Keep living
Keep thriving
You can do it

Beautiful

Hey dreamer
I believe in you
You can do anything
Said, you can do anything

Beautiful Dreamer

Music Video

Online Exclusive: Carolyn Malachi - Beautiful Dreamer (MTS Extended Jazz Mix)

Available on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/lullaby-single/id790089057
                                                                                                                                                 
© 2014 Devin Spear Music

Lullaby

Check the video for 'Killing':
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldY9QPf5HGw

Taken from the DEVILEYES mixtape - www.weareshining.com

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We Are Shining X Eliza Doolittle - Killing

Fill My Plate FREESTYLE

The Past… is the first of three EPs leading up to the fourth studio album from prolific, Indie MC, Substantial. This time around the veteran wordsmith has partnered with HiPNOTT Records producer duo and fellow Maryland natives, The Other Guys for his latest release. Substantial’s musical past, pre-Hyde Out Productions, included many collaborations with Isaiah of TOG, which makes their project’s title quite fitting. The Past… features Von Pea of Tanya Morgan, Substantial’s protegé, See King, cuts from DJ Jav and plenty of that soulful boom bap The Other Guys have been known to provide. Lyrically, Substantial is as sharp as ever and covers subjects such as the dying art of MCing, dreams limited by stereotypes, and the exploitation of his former producer, Nujabes. 

Substantial’s full length album The Past Is Always Present In The Future drops fourth quarter 2015. Until then, enjoy this appetizer and look forward to more flavorful Hip Hop music to feed your soul.

Substantial & The Other Guys: MLK (Dream Big) feat. See King

Download the full mixtape album for free at http://jstarks.bandcamp.com/album/faces-of-change

• Artists: Javier Starks & Bella
• Song: Alright Now [Rap Mix] (ft. Marcus Mitchell on Sax, Trey Eley on Flute & Vahagn Stepanyan on Piano)
• Album: Faces of Change (Coming Soon) 
• Music Video Shot, Edited, & Directed by Joe Mobley - http://Youtube.com/watch?v=O37H8IG0psg


• Music Team
• Javier Starks - http://Twitter.com/JavierStarks
• Bella - http://Twitter.com/You_Love_Bella
• Marcus Mitchell (Saxophone) - http://MarcusHMitchell.com
• Trey Eley (Flute) - http://Facebook.com/TreyEleyJazz
• Vahagn Stepanyan (Piano) - http://YouTube.com/43tun
• Marcus Singleton (Co-Produced & Bass) - http://Twitter.com/FollowMarcus
• Co-Produced, Engineered & Mixed by Matthew Shell aka MTS - http://SoundCloud.com/MTSMusic 
at Assembly Line Studios - http://AssemblyLineStudios.com

• Special guest appearance in music video by engineer Agent Method (collab coming soon) - http://SoundCloud.com/Agent-Method

• Many thanks to WCP's Marcus J. Moore for reviewing this song - http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/music/2011/08/10/dmv-filter-proverb-javier-starks-bilal-salaam/

• Thanks to Selton Shaw for featuring the instrumental for Alright Now in his upcoming film "9 Minutes & 30 Seconds" - http://YouTube.com/SeltonShaw

• Thanks family, friends, fans, House Studio DC and everyone for spreading the word - http://housestudiodc.com/blog/2011/08/10/javier-starks-in-wcp/

• © 2011 MTS Music in association with Javier Starks & Six Zero Productions - http://SixZeroProductions.com

• Lyrics for "Alright Now"

[Javier Starks]
Jegna still on a search to find me, but only G.O.D. can provide me with I.D... confined to the drama you find in the streets, the crime and the poverty combined equal grief... who am I to judge? "Yo" I'm a lion amongst sheep trying to remain aligned with the meek, who shall inherit the earth in time we will see, who'll be the bearers of truth or the sign of the beast... we were designed to be free from earth to the heavens ground to the sky sky to the sea the cycle's extreme kids play with chalk, but the police use chalk lines for deceased. I wonder if its how its supposed to be, God honest, I can't tell a con artist from a priest. signs of the times signs in the east they can't hold me back the blood of the king has signed my release, I'm trying to find inner peace

I'm trying to find inner peace

Cain slew Abel (shheessh) its crazy, strange how strangers can come of best friends (yessir) connivers think they set to win... I get my second win get right i make moves they getting left again. I appreciate it, God keep stepping in, I stumble in his footprints trying to set precedents swear I'm headed to heaven after the day of reckoning I've never been a pessimist but stressing if they'll let him in...

I'm living life on the edge who said it was troublesome only a glutton for punishment would understand where I'm coming from. Realistically there's no tomorrow cause nothing's guaranteed striving for sanity through calamity know the horror. I know the odds of winning are slim but I pay'm no regard I'll win if it costs me everything I own I'll disown it all. everything has a purpose and everyday on the surface I carry the weight of the world and so my shoulders strong! They can't replace him on a song I claim my place among the stars my faith is awesome embracing greatness with Open arms

I love every second, life is beautiful. Life is beautiful I owe you God

Him being anybody who's living his messages... On earth I cherish life because they threaten it..

[Bella]
Grinding in the dust
Survival is a must

[Javier]
The truth's found in places I've never been...
And ignoring my ignorance is deadly as those seven sins

[Bella]
So
Show me, teach me, make me, mold me
Into an image brand new

[Javier]
The truth's found in places I've never been...
And ignoring my ignorance is deadly as those seven sins

[Bella]
I think you better
Show me, teach me, make me, mold me
Into an image brand new

[Javier]
I lift my hands up high, I lift my hands up high

[Bella]
Looking to the sun I see
A man who loves me openly
Despite my flaws and imperfections, he loves me for me

[Javier]
I lift my hands up high and give praise, give thanks, I'm happy to be living another day...

Alright Now [Original Demo] - Javier Starks (ft. Bella) (Prod. by MTS & Marcus Singleton)

【Release Info】Kenichiro Nishihara「 Natural Relax presented by Folklove」Sept. 7. 2011 on Sale！Check it out.

Heart Remix Featuring Substantial

From 'Always' [EP]

Lyrics

HOOK 
(Sample) 
If all these rappers are bossman 
All these rappers are bossman 
All these rappers are bossman 
All these rappers are bossman 
Tell me (Sample) Who doing the work? 
Tell me (Sample) Who doing the work? 
Tell me (Sample) Who doing the work? 
Tell me (Sample) Who doing the work? 

VERSE 1 (Substantial) 
Yall some underachievers, 
You’ll never be a boss or leader 
Competitor you’re hardly that either 
You’ll never be as hard as us creatures 
You’re messin with Gods of the speakers 
They sayin Oh My God he’s a genius 
How you gonna ball from the bleachers... 
Where I’m from they call that shit leachin’ 
Nobody working harder we beastin, 
This shit’ll put a pause on your breathing 
Somebody stick a folk in’em please and... 
Tell’em bring the coffin he’s leavin 
Can’t tell if he was coughing or queefin 
Ain’t built for this boy you’re a fetus 
Rippin’ shit apart at our event 
Like a bawse and applause isn’t need 
‘Cause we working day and night, on the low 
So it’s hard to stay in sight but you know that 
Behind the scenes, that I guide my team to realize our dreams and ignite 
The f-f-fire, desire climbing higher and higher 
I was rich even prior to turning sires to buyers 
You’s a customer not owner, 
Just a rustler not loaner 
Hold up, better own up, for you roll up 
And you get exposed as just a poser 
You’s a fraud, baby you ready or nah, 
We can see through the facade 
We goin hard, from our backyard to abroad 
On our job wherever we are! 

HOOK 

VERSE 2 (Tonedeff) 
Godammit, y’all out to lunch 
How in the fuck I expect that the job be done? 
Hired a bunch of impressionist, sloppy chumps 
Trying to stunt for the benefits, stocks and such 
Slip/fall for a settlement, a thousand bucks 
Ripped off, now they sweatin in a taco truck 
Brickwalled by their pettiness - and all for what? 
Shit nah - there ain’t anyone the boss of us 
What a conundrum, who’s left to be moppin up? 
Who in the f’s gonna fetch me a coffee cup? 
It’s obvious none of us wanna be stuck in the office 
but when I’m running biz independently - I’m the one 
in front of a monitor - the devil in me got me just 
Hunting for dollars, every penny is the god you trust 
I’m an autonomous executive - I call for cuts 
Of any incompetent secretaries - so y’all are fucked 
Pink slip… but they talking tough? And wanna don boxing gloves 
Bitch, you a mailroom clerk - so when the scale don’t work, you don’t box, you just box shit up 
Zip it! Ship it! Whip it, good! Devo! Nobody making a cent off Vevo - We don’t 
Give our money to Mr. Iovine, No, we keeping our c-notes, and build it up till the profits come 
Obnoxious to some, cause everybody hate they boss 
Yelling bout how to make they calls 
Telling em how their vacay’s off 
Venting ‘bout how their pay grade’s small 
Evidence of the game they lost, 
And the main is stage is ours, y’all are just bitter 
HR wanted a confidence builder, 
Fine, I’ma get Algo, then Kill drums with Sub - put em on a bill 
bottom line is we always deliver. Get up! 

HOOK

Always

Tony Stanza (ft. Tonedeff & Marcus D) [Produced by  Algorythm of The Stuyvesants]

From 'Always' [EP]
Commemorative Watch available: modifywatches.com/substantial
Also available on vinyl: http://origu.de or bit.ly/sub7signedwax

Lyrics

HOOK (Deborah Bond) 
Summer breeze, hot nights cool mornings 
No guarantees, all we got’s this moment 
I’m at peace tell me what mood you’re in 
(Chillin’ Chillin’ how you feelin’ love?) Right as rain 
Summer breeze, hot nights cool mornings 
No guarantees, all we got’s this moment 
I’m at peace tell me what mood you’re in 
(Chillin’ Chillin’ how you feelin’ bruh?) Can’t complain 

VERSE 1 (Substantial) 
Midnight, city lights time to make new memories 
Live life just like you’re closing out the century 
Party like it’s 2099 lets make history 
Slumber the furthest thing from my mind. I can’t miss a thing 
Out here like it’s happy hour and no work tomorrow 
Diddy bop strong lookin like I got a crooked hobble 
Left the club early to avoid any hood debacle 
Bammas playin look and follow off of how she did the wobble 
I ain’t lookin to squabble don’t you see how fresh I’m is 
Bowtie sharp, kicks clean. King? Yes I is! 
But mainly my baby safety is a prerequisite 
So we exitin’ stage left bout to get breakfast in 

BREAK 
Eat good, eat good, eat good 
For we sleep good, sleep good, sleep good 
If she good, she good, she good 
Then we good, we good, we good Uh Huh! 

HOOK 

VERSE 2 (Substantial) 
She asked, “You tryna grab food?” told her “I can eat!” 
She giggled a little then she hit me with a smile & wink 
Such an effin’ lady still my kinda freak 
Subtle dope and of course she would ride or die for me 
Chillin at a diner breaking bread with my PNC 
Stood by me for years still she take time to sit with me 
Had our breakfast early cuz it’s only bout 3:53 
It’s the dead of night but look how live the city be 
See our past in some youngins lookin like they need a room 
And our future in some elders right across us in a booth 
Grab the check, she grab my arm, she cool as a breeze in June 
Headed home but not before the sun shared the sky w/ the moon 

BREAK (Deborah Bond) 
If all we have is us and this moment 
Trust that's enough for me 
(Substantial) 
Girl don't lie to me 
Think I might of hit the lottery 

HOOK

Cool Mornings (ft. Deborah Bond)  [Produced by Algorythm of The Stuyvesants]

From 'Always' [EP]

Lyrics

VERSE 1 (Substantial) 
I came into this world 
Same way I'm gonna leave it... alone. For what its worth 
Since birth... been bringing folks together for a common cause 
Not quite a bleeding heart no need to find a gauze 
Just tried to do what’s right ain’t gotta supply applause 
Just trying shed light on what they hide from us all 
Our origin story, many moments of glory 
Move forward, ain’t gotta be rewarded, the Lord has implored me 
Give’em what they need when they don’t even want it 
Keep on feedin’ souls but they don’t see they hungry 
Live a life worth remembering, the reaper’s coming 
But you’ll live forever though you might not reach your twenties 
Or your thirties, f*** a great depression 
You are worthy... of every single blessing 
Honestly, our own light is hard to see 
But every single star’s born to shine. Prophecy! 

HOOK (Fjer & Substantial) 
Always… always... 
Always… always… (Here) 
Always… always... 
Always… always... (I am here) 
Always… always... 
Always… always… (We are here) 
Always… always... 
I ain’t going nowhere… ever! 

VERSE 2 (Substantial) 
When she came into this world 
I knew I’d never leave her alone because this girl’s 
The greatest thing I created... lyrics, design or painting 
That ain’t up for debating. Look what sun maid and he raising her 
Right… so God forbid her brother man wrong her 
She roll with the struggle ‘til she come around stronger 
But her father taught her to never squander her honor 
If they don’t treat you as good or better than poppa don’t bother 
She see how I treat her mama. And before we shared that wedding cake 
I swear on my own mama you’re the best decision I ever made 
Look at what we made. On everything, I’m proud of us 
Best producer duo since The muthaphucin’ Stuyvesants 
Listen… This is parentin’ with a vision 
I swear a bit cuz that’s how Ms. Hill got us to listen 
So pardon me, busy raisin’ my colony 
This home that love built never falls, stands solidly 

HOOK 

BRIDGE (Substantial) 
Rain, sleet, hail, snow 
Will I retreat, hell no 
Can’t stop, must grow 
Won’t drop, never let go 
Rain, sleet, hail, snow 
Will I retreat, hell no 
Can’t stop, you must know… 
I ain’t going nowhere… ever 

VERSE 3 (Substantial) 
We came into this world 
With everything we need so we manage what it hurls 
Always and forever you’ll never get us to behave 
Scared to death of kings they’d rather my people be slaves 
So til hell freezes… I will resist… 
The call to hang it up as long as I am needed 
Silence your siren you woke up this giant from sleeping 
Fightin’ like we’re Tyson and titan mixed with a phoenix 

HOOK

Always (ft. Fjer) [Produced by Algorythm of The Stuyvesants]

Rock With You (ft. Trey Eley on Flute)

Co-Written & Performed by Artists: http://soundcloud.com/KennyMcNeil & Javier Starks aka M!das 
Co-Written by MTS
Orchestrated by Brian Morgenthaler & MTS

© 2012 D2D UnderGround - www.D2DWYD.com

D2D (Dare 2 Dream) - "What's Your Dream?" album preview @ http://generationbass.com/2012/10/18/d2d-whats-your-dream/

Victorious (feat. Javier Starks & Kenny McNeil)

Music Video @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QP5ltMGk06U
See the Extended Director's Cut of this Music Video @ http://www.facebook.com/pages/D2D/105282086169220 

"WE'LL FIND A WAY" is a song that is etched in passion.  We hope that it inspires people to find a way to rise above all their circumstances and the problems currently affecting them. -- D2D

Written & Performed by Kenny McNeil (K Mac): http://D2DWYD.com
Produced, Engineered & Mixed by Matthew Shell (MTS): http://MTSmusic.net
Piano by C. Shell 
Additional Instrumentation by Marcus Singleton 
Recorded at Assembly Line Studios, Vienna VA
Mastered by Gordon Davies at Single Track Audio, Vernon, NJ
© 2012 D2D UnderGround - www.D2DWYD.com

D2D (Dare 2 Dream) - "What's Your Dream?" album preview @ http://generationbass.com/2012/10/18/d2d-whats-your-dream/

"We'll Find A Way"
Lyrics 

[Intro]
Without pain, there's no hope
You don't have to worry
We are going to make it

[Verse 1]
They pollute our minds
just like the earth and ocean

They tell us to don't move
but to stay in motion

With all this drama they want us
to show no emotion

When the sky falls
they still want our devotion

Why can't we write sub-conscious
on the world's stages

Bring our love together
and turn the pages

[Prehook]
One thing that will always stay the same
is change

[Hook]
We will shine
through the rain
through the clouds
Any storm any weather
We'll find a way

[Verse 2]
We live in blind faith
through all the perils

Believe in something
not sure if its there

Have every reason
to just flea the world

Can't take the money
to the underworld

[Sing Along]
So we live and we pray
and proceed to maintain
from day to day
to day to day

[Prehook]

[Hook]

[Outro]
Have faith

We'll Find A Way (feat. Kenny McNeil)

Grammy Nominated Carolyn Malachi's "BEAUTIFUL DREAMER" is an inspiring account of overcoming incredible odds and living a passionate life. The stylish video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWaqdZENlVY) features the point of view of Niya Bell, a nine-year-old genius who escapes to a mystical wood after being bullied by her peers; and grown-up dreamers who work, live, and thrive in the real world. Niya and the dreamers' stories intertwine to reveal that a little encouragement and lots of faith can go a very long way.

Visit http://CarolynMalachi.com to download "BEAUTIFUL DREAMER", and to learn about the friends, fashion, and fun that brought the video to life. Check out Carolyn Malachi's YouTube channel: http://YouTube.com/MalachiMusic

As heard on the show Midday Jazz on 89.7 FM WPFW, as well as http://revivalist.okayplayer.com/2012/08/08/matthew-shell-engineering-success/ & at http://generationbass.com/2012/08/08/the-jazz-and-rb-sounds-of-matthew-shell/

This new poetry version of "Beautiful Dreamer" features Javier Starks and appears as the opening track on Javier's mixtape titled "Faces of Change" available for free @ http://jstarks.bandcamp.com/album/faces-of-change

Video Directed by John Ledbetter 
http://JayDexterphoto.com

Video Produced by Carolyn Malachi 
Lyrics Written & Performed by Carolyn Malachi & Javier Starks
http://CarolynMalachi.com 
http://JavierStarks.com 

Music Co-Written, Produced, Engineered & Mixed by Matthew Shell 
http://MTSmusic.net

Recorded at Assembly Line Studios 
http://AssemblyLineStudios.com

Darrick Atwater (Assistant Mixer/Engineer/Co-Producer) 
http://SoundCloud.com/Agent-Method

Gordon Davies (Mastering Engineer) 
http://SingleTrackAudio.com

Vahagn Stepanyan (Piano) 
http://YouTube.com/43tun

Matthew Shell (Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Ambient Instrumentation, and Drums) 
http://SoundCloud.com/MTSmusic

Markus Huber (Bass) 
http://MarkusHuber.net

Devin Spear (Electric Guitar) 
http://MySpace.com/DevinSpear

Jabari Exum (Djembe) 
http://Facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000109864168

Extended Jazz Mix features Trey Eley (Flute) 
http://Facebook.com/TreyEleyJazz

Andre Law & Elisa Rice (Additional Drum Arrangement & Advice With Chord Changes)

© 2012 Carolyn Malachi Legacy Brands in association with MTS Music

Lyrics:

(Javier Starks)
Absurd how our hearts beat in sync… Off beat… like raindrops.
Nonstop, as if driven by the djembe, played by the hands of our ancestors, indeed their spirits run through us… “channels for vibrant souls.”
Your’s is brilliant, I feel it, distilled, concealed within a spark… GENIUS.
Without even thinking like the mind of a savant, you called, I became the messenger… your express mail/male.
Left an impression you were stamped to sail, but fear would never let her! I’ll address the issue, titled: Return To Sender…
My heart speaketh the words time had to reveal, still impatient living in imagination slave to my free will. If it all was at all worth anything things shouldn’t be hard… We would be what we believe we were meant to be, dreaming beneath stars, if we’re feeling lost, we can still be strong, even through the storms, it’s because you love me! Word is bond, there at any cost, steady never pause, calm but lately…

(Carolyn Malachi)
Somewhere there's a nothing 
Waiting to become something 
Fighting all the writing 
Hiding from the lightning

We are in the suburbs 
Racing to red lights 
Having close encounters 
Far away from home

Beautiful Dreamer 
You're so beautiful 
Beautiful Dreamer 
You're so beautiful

It's a never ending story 
Dying for the glory 
Living through the pain

You can do anything 
Despite what you've heard 
You're on the verge 
Of more than you can conceive

The world needs you 
You need to be heard 
I know it hurts 
but I love you here 
I love you here

In my heart 
And in my mind 
You're like a line 
You're beautifully written

You've got me smitten 
And dreamer I like it 
Ohhhh, dreamer I love it 
Can't hate it, can't stand it

[Jazz scat vocals]

Beautiful Dreamer

Do you believe? 
The world is yours 
You can do anything 
Anything

When the world turns ugly 
You must think yourself beautiful 
When the world makes you feel weak 
You must be strong

Beautiful

Please don't give up

Beautiful

The world needs you 
Please, please don't give up

Beautiful

Please stay

Beautiful

Keep pushing 
Keep trying 
Keep living 
Keep thriving 
You can do it

Beautiful

Hey dreamer 
I believe in you 
You can do anything 
Said, you can do anything

Beautiful Dreamer

Carolyn Malachi - Beautiful Dreamer (ft. Javier Starks & Prod. by MTS & Agent Method)

Download the full mixtape album for free at http://jstarks.bandcamp.com/album/faces-of-change

Co-Written & Performed by Javier Starks - http://JavierStarks.com
Co-Written and Performed by G.P. Jackson - http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/mornings/local-baritone-singer-garrett-jackson-on-myfoxdc-011612
Co-Written and Performed by http://soundcloud.com/substantial
Female Vocals at End by http://soundcloud.com/mariannie
Flute by Trey Eley - http://Facebook.com/TreyEleyJazz
Co-Produced & Orchestrated by http://soundcloud.com/marcussingleton
Co-Produced by Matthew Shell aka MTS - http://MTSmusic.net

• © 2011 MTS Music in association with Javier Starks

Coming To You - Javier Starks (ft. Substantial & G.P. Jackson) (Prod. by MTS & Marcus Singleton)

Thanks to this song originally maxing out at 100 downloads here on SoundCloud, it has been remastered for the "Faces of Change" Mixtape and uploaded again.  Enjoy.

• Download the full mixtape album for free at http://jstarks.bandcamp.com/album/faces-of-change
• Remastered using the Slate Digital FG-X Processor - http://SlateDigital.com/fgx.php 

• Artists: Javier Starks & Bella
• Song: Alright Now [Rap Mix] (ft. Marcus Mitchell on Sax, Trey Eley on Flute & Vahagn Stepanyan on Piano)
• Album: Faces of Change (Coming Soon)
• Music Video Shot, Edited, & Directed by Joe Mobley - http://Youtube.com/watch?v=O37H8IG0psg

• Music Team
• Co-Written & Performed by Javier Starks - http://JavierStarks.com
• Co-Written & Performed by Bella - http://Twitter.com/You_Love_Bella
• Marcus Mitchell (Saxophone) - http://MarcusHMitchell.com
• Trey Eley (Flute) - http://Facebook.com/TreyEleyJazz
• Vahagn Stepanyan (Piano) - http://YouTube.com/43tun
• Co-Produced, Engineered & Mixed by Matthew Shell aka MTS - http://SoundCloud.com/MTSMusic
at Assembly Line Studios - http://AssemblyLineStudios.com
• Marcus Singleton (Co-production & Bass) - http://Twitter.com/FollowMarcus

• Special guest appearance in music video by engineer Agent Method (collab coming soon) - http://SoundCloud.com/Agent-Method

• Many thanks to WCP's Marcus J. Moore for reviewing this song - http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/music/2011/08/10/dmv-filter-proverb-javier-starks-bilal-salaam/

• Thanks to Selton Shaw for featuring the instrumental for Alright Now in his upcoming film "9 Minutes & 30 Seconds" - http://YouTube.com/SeltonShaw

• Thanks family, friends, fans, House Studio DC and everyone for spreading the word - http://housestudiodc.com/blog/2011/08/10/javier-starks-in-wcp/

• © 2011 MTS Music in association with Javier Starks & Six Zero Productions - http://Facebook.com/WorkingNotion & http://SixZeroProductions.com

• Lyrics for "Alright Now"

[Javier Starks]
Jegna still on a search to find me, but only G.O.D. can provide me with I.D... confined to the drama you find in the streets, the crime and the poverty combined equal grief... who am I to judge? "Yo" I'm a lion amongst sheep trying to remain aligned with the meek, who shall inherit the earth in time we will see, who'll be the bearers of truth or the sign of the beast... we were designed to be free from earth to the heavens ground to the sky sky to the sea the cycle's extreme kids play with chalk, but the police use chalk lines for deceased. I wonder if its how its supposed to be, God honest, I can't tell a con artist from a priest. signs of the times signs in the east they can't hold me back the blood of the king has signed my release, I'm trying to find inner peace

I'm trying to find inner peace

Cain slew Abel (shheessh) its crazy, strange how strangers can come of best friends (yessir) connivers think they set to win... I get my second win get right i make moves they getting left again. I appreciate it, God keep stepping in, I stumble in his footprints trying to set precedents swear I'm headed to heaven after the day of reckoning I've never been a pessimist but stressing if they'll let him in...

I'm living life on the edge who said it was troublesome only a glutton for punishment would understand where I'm coming from. Realistically there's no tomorrow cause nothing's guaranteed striving for sanity through calamity know the horror. I know the odds of winning are slim but I pay'm no regard I'll win if it costs me everything I own I'll disown it all. everything has a purpose and everyday on the surface I carry the weight of the world and so my shoulders strong! They can't replace him on a song I claim my place among the stars my faith is awesome embracing greatness with Open arms

I love every second, life is beautiful. Life is beautiful I owe you God

Him being anybody who's living his messages... On earth I cherish life because they threaten it..

[Bella]
Grinding in the dust
Survival is a must

[Javier]
The truth's found in places I've never been...
And ignoring my ignorance is deadly as those seven sins

[Bella]
So
Show me, teach me, make me, mold me
Into an image brand new

[Javier]
The truth's found in places I've never been...
And ignoring my ignorance is deadly as those seven sins

[Bella]
I think you better
Show me, teach me, make me, mold me
Into an image brand new

[Javier]
I lift my hands up high, I lift my hands up high

[Bella]
Looking to the sun I see
A man who loves me openly
Despite my flaws and imperfections, he loves me for me

[Javier]
I lift my hands up high and give praise, give thanks, I'm happy to be living another day...

Alright Now - Javier Starks (ft. Bella) (Prod. by MTS & Marcus Singleton)

The Biggest HHH Cyper Remix of the Year! Royalty aka Mr129 brings some of the hottest artist along with him on his single "Headphones" from his debut album "Reaching for the Gift" available now on iTunes & Amazon to bring to you a Headphones Cypher edition remixed by Matthew 'MTS' Shell. An epic guestlist including KamBINO, Prayz1, Wize, Braille, Doc Hero, Dillon Chase and MTS all one track with Royalty aka Mr129.

Headphones Cypher - Royalty aka Mr129 ft. KamBINO, Prayz1, Wize, Braille, Doc Hero, Dillon C. & MTS

Taken from the Project: Mooncircle 10th Anniversary Compilation.

Released March 16th, 2012.
Produced by Speck and Enoch
Vocals by Cise Star and Substantial

Jacob's Ladder [feat. Substantial]

vanilla - hanging around
vanilla - ajfa
handbook - justforyou
mecca:83 - around midnight
haz solo - dinner and a coochie
gonzo - timepiece
hazel - lightmares 
trina broussard - inside my love
handbook - take me (up high)
knxwledge - on & on

Free DL http://www.mediafire.com/?qr4zmbensllbjbc

FOR THE LOVE

title track taken from Dub MD's 'The Requiem: EP' coming soon!

The Requiem (feat. Vandalyzm x Substantial x K-SISE x Kel Spencer) (Prod. By Black Bethoven)

From "Home Is Where The Art Is" 

lyrics
Yeah, I like that! Uh-huh! 
Oddisee I appreciate the recommendation. 
Lets go... yeah, yo! 

VERSE 1 
Name: Substantial, Address: Nunya! 
Baltimore resident, but people know I'm from the... 
County where the Prince is a G, it's no wonder 
That even in the dead of winter, the block is live as summer 
Where dudes got that work, but I'm ji' mo' selective 
Pass the line that is second you will find my objective 
I'm seeking a position that will further my development 
While fattening my pockets 'cause I don't rhyme for the hell of it 
You need my work experience and past employers? 
I'm down with QN5. Former U.V. Ink owner 
And I use to be with Hyde Out and the late great Nujabes 
Wherever I go my motto's "Be great do your best" 
Responsible for making sure that we stay stupid fresh 
Locally and globally while they help me get these groceries 
And keep the fam eatin', I keep the fans fiendin' 
And hit them with the potency of a professional, dope MC 
You know it's me! 

HOOK 
Can't speak for these other guys but 
You can check my resume man, I'm qualified yep 
Why would I lie bruh, (Nobody as fresh as this 
Hit man for higher, check my references!) 
Can't speak for these other guys but 
You can check my resume man, I'm certified yep 
You can put’em high up, (Nobody as fresh as this 
Hit man for higher, check my references!) 

VERSE 2 
I should be your 1st pick, long before the second interview 
3rd LP's a 4 out of 5 minimum 
Even with short pockets stood taller than Sentinel 
Drive is uncanny, not your average individual 
You'd think I graduated from the Xavier Institute 
But School of Hard Knocks is where I took my classes 
Where I got my Master of Ceremony tactics 
My Poor Righteous Teachers taught me to make only classics 
You may know me as this Educator and a Vocalist 
Who the hell you know's a Team Player and a Soloist 
Can dress to impress but I'm fly when I'm plain 
Too thorough, if I quit you would hire me again 
So fire him if he lame I've come for what's mine 
Work around the clock so I can keep up with the times 
Since elementary I flipped a dub from a dime 
While they get the pink slip I get the W-9 

HOOK 

VERSE 3 
I'm the man for the job, while these slackers do jobs for the man 
Knowing that it blows, sometimes it's involving their hands 
They are really hoes. Don't you want a person with integrity 
Setting goals, tailored for success, you can measure me 
On my accolades and my skill in the field of rhyme 
Future so bright, man, for real, leave you feeling blind 
Plottin' chart toppin while I chill and I'm killin' time 
Skills gettin' better but they still ain't as ill as mine 
Don't take my word here's some references to check up with 
You can call the Gods, UAU is who they represent 
Holla at Odd, he made the beat the I mettle wit' 
Or Tone & PackFM because my famm is extended trick 
Call my peeps Marcus D if you want that better shit 
Me & my bre-th-ren... stick together like a pair of tits 
Call Kool Herc & Busy Bee, I ain't arrogant 
But here's a quick reminder just in case it still ain't evident, yo! 

HOOK
credits
released 30 July 2012 
Vocals: Substantial 
Cuts: DJ Jav 
Produced: Oddisee 

Mixed: Oddisee 
Mastered: Eric Morgeson 

Executive Producers: 
Stan Robinson, Amir Mohamed, Michael Tolle

Home Is Where The Art Is

Check My Resume (ft. DJ Jav) [Produced by Oddisee]

Co-Written & performed by artist: Rob Mercer 
Featuring Rob's nephews: Philip Mercer & Mike Holloway 
Co-Produced & written by: Kenny McNeil 
Co-Produced & engineered by: Matthew Shell (MTS) at Assembly Line Studios, Vienna, VA 
Mixed by: Ken Andres
Video directed by: Gerald Jackson, Jr.

"Amazingly" is now available on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/amazingly-single/id438506081?ign-mpt=uo%3D4

"Amazingly" will be featured on Rob Mercer's project "The Photo Album", Coming October 2, 2012

© 2012 Kingdom Access Music Group in association with Rob Mercer Music - http://RobMercerMusic.com

Amazingly

The group Afro Blue has received a lot of national attention after blessing the public vocally on NBC's "The Song Off". Worldwide the group has found a home in the hearts of MANY. Recently Javier Starks recorded a beautiful song with Danielle Withers (vocal artist from Afro Blue). With this song, produced by Matthew Shell (MTS), we're currently planning a video shoot and are EXTREMELY excited to release "Believe" ... What a suiting name.

Believe on CDBaby: http://cdbaby.com/cd/MatthewShell 
Believe on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/album/believe-matthew-shell-presents/id522935062?v0=9988 

- - - - - 

ABOUT DANIELLE

Hailing from Cincinnati, Ohio, Danielle has been singing longer than she has been talking. Danielle grew up in a household filled with the music that her parents blared from a record player on a constant basis. From David Bowie to The Winans, the house was filled with varying genres of music, and Danielle grew to appreciate them all. Having lived all over the world, learning various musical styles was always important. Music became woven into the very fabric of Danielle's life.

As Danielle grew older, music became more than just a hobby for her; it became her passion. She decided to make it a lifelong pursuit. From the mini performances in her car seat on family trips, to solos in her bedroom mirror and "live concerts" for family in the living room, her love of music only continued to grow. This love for all things music led her to participate in award winning show, gospel, and concert choirs. Eventually, the musical theatre bug bit, and she excelled there as well, garnering leading roles.

Danielle chose to attend Howard University. As a Music Education major with a Vocal Performance minor, Danielle was given leading roles in several musicals, joined the Howard Gospel Choir, and was the first freshman to join the amazing vocal jazz ensemble Afro Blue. While pursuing her degree, Danielle also taught Choir at John Phillip Sousa Middle School.

In her sophomore year at Howard, Danielle added a career as a background vocalist for various R&B and Gospel artists. This new aspect of her musical pursuit took her all over the world. From Moscow to Ethiopia; China to LA; Danielle began to fill her passport...and her experiences in the music industry. She has shared the stage with artists such as Bobby McFerrin, Geri Allen, Ben Vereen, Mya, Mario, Kim Burrell, John Mayer, Marvin Hamlisch, Nneena Freelon, The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, Kierra Sheard, Doobie Powell, and various others.

Accomplishments

2011 NBC's "The Sing Off" Top 4 Finalist (Afro Blue) 
2012 WAMA Award Winner: SPOTLIGHT AWARD (Afro Blue) 
2012 WAMA Award Winner: A CAPPELLA GROUP (Afro Blue)

- - - - -

ABOUT JAVIER

Emcee, songwriter, youth worker, poet, skateboarder, an all around genuine spirit. Javier Starks fuses clean lyrics with varied vocal melodies to create his unique flow. From intricate double or sometimes even triple entendres, to subtle poems, his range is truly boundless. Though often compared to musicians from HipHop's "Golden Era", Javier finds inspiration in every genre of music. As a result his works have found homes in the hearts of many, age is never an issue.

Given a chance to reach Baltimore and DC youth in 2005, Javier made a decision to that he'd be the role model that MOST were seeking. Currently he works closely with an extremely talented production team at House Studio DC. His latest project "Faces Of Change" has brought together some of the brightest "acts" in his area.

Now aligned with others who share a similar vision, it's hard to believe such a talent would fall short. Driven, humble and a true student of his craft, we expect many great things from Javier in the days to come.

Accomplishments

2011 Mid Atlantic Song Contest Finalist (Pop) -- "The Moment" 
2011 Mid Atlantic Song Contest Honorable Mention (Hip Hop/R&B) -- "Alright Now"

- - - - -

Artist Websites: 
Danielle: http://DanielleWithers.com 
Javier: http://JavierStarks.com 
Matthew: http://MTSmusic.net

Special Thanks: 
Afro Blue (Thank you for the S/O!): http://Youtube.com/watch?v=Iwv1gt4axfQ 
Jason Baustin (Video editor & upcoming music video director who shot and edited Kenny Wesley's "Rock With You" vid): http://youtube.com/watch?v=23ZCNJEjAAg
 Atomic Goofball (Star of the upcoming music video): http://YouTube.com/AtomicGoofball
Keanna Faircloth & WPFW 89.3 FM (Supporters from day one): http://SoundCloud.com/JazzyGirlRock
 Family, Friends & Fans (We truly appreciate your support!!)

Song Credits: 
Written & Performed by Danielle Withers & Javier Starks 
Produced, Engineered, Mixed & Mastered by Matthew Shell aka MTS 
Co-Produced, Co-Arranged & Drums by Thomas Morris 
Co-Written & BGV by Ama Atobrah 
Piano by Vahagn Stepanyan 
Guitar by Devin Spear 
Bass by Mr. Turner 
Mastered using the Slate Digital FG-X Processor 
Recorded at Assembly Line Studios, Vienna, VA 
© 2012 MTS Music in association with Javier Starks

Danielle Withers & Javier Starks - Believe (Prod. by MTS & Thomas Morris feat. Devin Spear on Gtr.)

Experience this song performed live in a Flamenco guitar jazz style at my Jammin Java concert on Sep. 17th at 1PM: http://jamminjava.com/event/1261073-matthew-shell 

Artist: Kenny Wesley -- Song: The Window (Exclusive MTS Mix) - Press: http://blushingpanda.org/blog/2015/07/29/kenny-wesley-the-window-exclusive-mts-mix/ and http://theglobalbassexperience.com/kenny-wesley-the-window-exclusive-mts-mix-exclusive-tgbe-lyric-video/ 
© 2015 Es Musica Real (ASCAP) / Ring Mountain Music (BMI) / Matthew Shell (BMI)
℗ Narked Records - http://narked.com/album/the-window-exclusive-mts-mix/
Available now on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/window-exclusive-mts-mix-single/id1020526590

Buy Single

Kenny Wesley - The Window (Exclusive MTS Mix)

From 'Home Is Where The Art Is' in stores now:

Produced by M-Phazes

HOOK (Kokayi) 
Hey, if somehow I find a way 
Just to make through today 
I will say that I'm so grateful 
If I die before the break of day 
There is nothing more to say 
But for the time we've shared, I'm so grateful 

Verse 1 (Kenn Starr) 
I re-emerge back from the ashes 
Born again back from the past tense 
Sorta like The Passion, the backlash from them back lashes 
Our future and our present and past sins wrapped in 
A sacrifice, askin' myself if I'm rappin' 
For the right reasons, scared cuz it seems if 
A lifetime dream might be just for season 
If that's the case then how am I 'sposed to leave it 
Believe that I could do this forever and a day 
But to God man forever is a day 
So I'm set up either way, 
Tryna find answers 
Yeah a nigga pray, wondering if mine answered 
Like gettin' a catscan and hopin' that they don't find cancer 
I'm hopin' that all my fans stand up 
Show me your support and tell me you still listen 
Lemme know if its cool to keep it real for a minute 
Let's build for a minute can anybody relate to 
Being in the game strugglin' to stay faithful 
Not to a lover or a significant other 
But the morals instilled when you was lil' from your mother 
But still it's a mother navigating through an industry 
Infatuated with hatin' and friends turn to enemies 
Saturated with the temptation to take a turn towards 
Chasin' the fame and admiration ain't tryna burn for it 

HOOK 

Verse 2 (Substantial) 
When my last experience has been acquired 
And I arrive at the date I will expire 
I hope I am surrounded by extraordinary folks that I admire 
And hopefully a few that I've inspired 
Nothing here is certain, except the show must end and they'll eventually close the curtain 
But will my life be worthy of an encore 
Or standing ovation, man I'm so gracious 
Even though I put in more work than job core 
Walking the line between heartfelt and hardcore 
Transforming pages into little paper Concordes 
So I can travel the sky before I live in it 
No regrets y'all if my all's what I'm giving in it 
This song ain't about what I should've did different 
Just appreciatin' each moment up to this minute 
This Kick, this Snare, this Bar 
I'm ecstatic that I've made it this far, this heart 
Could've cease to beat and I would hardly be seizing beats 
Or even see my seed or greet peeps with "Peace" 
I would rest in it, that's a definite 
And my goal's to never quit 'til I'm a resident 
Of a casket or better yet an earn 
The sun will shine forever while you burn baby burn 
Last words to my daughter would be learn baby learn 
And make your mark 
Can't break your spirit even though they might break your heart! 

HOOK 

OUTRO 
(Substantial) 
Dedicated to our family and friends 
To our worldwide supporters and fans 
Just had to take time to say that... 
(Kokayi) 
I'm so grateful! 
(Substantial) 
QN5 Music 
Low Budget 
M-Phazes 
(Kokayi) 
I'm so grateful

Grateful (ft. Kenn Starr & Kokayi) [Produced by M-Phazes]

Brought to you by The Fatherhood Collective and DJ Black Dynamite, Father Flows Best is a dedication to fathers from fathers. The artists on this project are fathers themselves, and speak on various issues related to fatherhood, manhood and life. This effort is like no other before it. Sit back, enjoy, and know that fatherhood is forever and Fathers' Day is everyday. 

11 Resilient - Substantial

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