With 2.2 Pounds he takes his respect for Jay-Z to the next level by not only choosing an album cover that draws a direct reference to Jay-Z’s 1996 classic debut Reasonable Doubt, but he also gives a shout out to Hov in the intro track. At least one or two more references are made throughout, if my knowledge of Jay-Z serves me correctly. In terms of stylistic influence I’m hearing that in Dotta’s clear and direct vocal delivery; not too fast, not too slow, and the lyrics are the focus.

Back Flippin

Mahashmashana

Josh Tillman and the Accidental Dose

Dawn Believes

Jamuary 2025 14

Jamuary Day 24 Prompt: makes a jam that feels like home
Key: D major
BPM: 80

I had a guitar thing in mind for this. Used the Digitone II for most of it outside of the sampled guitar riff that I looped forwards & reversed throughout. Drums are from Superior Drummer & of course my beloved Moog Minitaur makes an appearance.

Staying In

Recorded with Wolfgang Zimmerman
Rialto Row 

Reachin’ in my pocket for some change
The change I need to move this way
And I wonder if you’ll think of me the same

Walkin’ down the street doesn’t feel the same
Even when you hold my hand and tell me it will be okay 
It won’t be okay

I don’t know where we go from here
I don’t know if it includes you dear 
I just know I belong 
Far away from here 

When I get to steppin’ I can’t stop 
It’s like I can’t turn my mind off 
The momentum is bringing me down
And each time I try to refrain
It just ends up all the same
The impending doom awaits 


I don’t know where we go from here
I don’t know if it includes you dear 
I just know I belong 
Far away from here 


I don’t carry pocket change light 
Cause even all the nickels and the dimes 
Add up to something 

And oh, well isn’t it funny how little value can feel so heavy?
and oh, isn't it funny 
how little value can feel so heavy

Staying In

JoeL8X