Broken promises 
The Chronic take me higher then 
When I’m in my head 
I hardly can remember shit 
Broke my heart again 
You know that’s where my art exist 
I’m not thinking clear
I want this to be over with 
Finding closure in moments 
That I stay holding in 
On my own again 
Hoping that you notice it 
Free my soul on every beat 
Then I start going on 
My pops called said he tired and he overworked 
Pray to God to change my life before he in the dirt 
I get instances of pride that I can’t reverse 
Wonder why my homie died before I made it work 
The whole city on my mind 
And they don’t spread the word 
Im in LA and Milan 
Hitting every curb 
Show me that you fucking love me 
Just don’t say the word
I spit soul, blood and bones 
Each and every verse

Racing to the end
And I cannot be fucking stalled 
Hit up Judah said you ready for this shit to spark 
Want the best for me and mines 
Tho always fall
Said Lord give me a sign like I’m DMX 
Wipe the sweat up off my brow 
They can’t see me stress 
Ain’t no limit for the gifted we the fucking best 
Let the pain be my prescription 
When I need a test 
Run it back and play it back like this was VHS
Running laps around these rappers 
I Paton pass 
Yeah let the time pass 
If I sound mad maybe it’s cause I’m back 
I been spitting like it’s scripted since a lil kid 
Went to college, spreading knowledge 
Never did a bid 
Except for shouting for my people 
Just a little bit 
I want mountaintop of freedom
Like it’s Exodus 
I been cooling I been grooving 
Im the best with it 
They been questioning my methods 
But I’m Heaven sent 

Made it out the mud 
Now all of my dogs living differently 
I been running this block offa energy
I’m just way to raw to be in the streets
So give me that real are you feeling me
All about the dollar bills and good chemistry
 
Fuck her til she get the chills off the energy 
Back to back until the world got symmetry

Bigger Than Your Box

Walk

Say Goodbye

Give A Little

Hold On

By The Fire

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Ever Stay

Soundstage Interview.
Joy talks about her new release Bigger Than Your Box.

Joy Ike Interview - Soundstage

WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO:  https://youtu.be/sBqwV_nlTHM


ABOUT THE SONG
While sitting at my piano several weeks ago, I was considering the fact that I had spent my first week of quarantine reconnecting with friends and family that I hadn't talked with in such a long time.  The joy of catching up with old friends coupled with the restlessness from uncertainty are the bittersweet feelings that birthed this song. Ultimately i hope it reminds you to find joy (yea, pun intended) in the mundane ins and outs of daily life...and most importantly to stay connected with the the ones you love during this time.
 

ABOUT THE PROJECT
This song was a pretty unique technology experience for me. It was recorded across 3 cities by my producer, Dave Brophy (Boston), who played drums, Jason Rafalak (Pittsburgh), who played bass, and myself on keys here in Philly. I was a bit nervous about recording keys and vocals without any professional equipment, but I made do and learned a new skill.
 
The sound bites are from a handful of friends who graciously sent in bits of their thought process and samples of what their conversations have been like: Laurie Smith (Florida), Johnny Jones (Chicago), Tasha Ryals (Columbus), and Marcie Mamura (Martha's Vineyard).
 
I was most excited to make the music (home) video! Getting more acquainted with my Canon has been a goal this year, so I took a few days to plan, set up for, and film everything and then a few more days to edit while learning a new editing software.
 
At the end oFF the day, it's just a fun pop song, but it was cool to make something a little less polished while stretching myself in learning new skills, and finding ways to involve people across the country! I hope you enjoy it and can relate to its different elements :)

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All The Time in the World

All The Time In The World

LIVE FAST, DIE SLOW.

Polished and precise, yet buoyed with an airy grace, Joy Ike paints with a broad palette that defies easy categorization. Born to Nigerian immigrants, the singer/songwriter’s music, voice, and writing have drawn comparisons to female musicians such as Nina Simone, Laura Nyro, and Regina Spektor. But her percussive piano-playing and soaring vocals give homage to her African upbringing.

Leaving her career as a publicist in 2008, Joy has spent the last 12 years playing thousands of shows across the country.  A write-up on NPR's All Things Considered says "The depth of subjects she tackles in her poetic lyrics are perfectly complemented by a unique blend of neo-soul, with just the right dash of pop...a truly compelling act to watch in person, with the ability to create an intimate setting in locations big and small."

Ever Stay

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