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Replay City 9/11/2020 Vibes

BECAUSE IT FEELS GOOD.
Because that’s a good enough answer.
Because the clarity of being SOBER and SELFISH feel good.
Because having DINNER WITH A GEMINI feels good if they also know how to stay OUTTA MY WAY when things get messy.
Because it feels good when you come into MY WORLD and HOLD ME DOWN.
A range of emotions, because it feels good.
A taste of different styles, because it feels good.

An EP, because it felt fucking good making one.

BECAUSE IT FEELS GOOD EP

DREAMS MONEY CAN'T BUY
Prod by shpeshftr
Additional guitar by Jameson Brenner
Cover Art shot by Amanda How
Designed by L.A. VanGogh

This song was written and recorded with frequent collaborator and producer Toonz in his father’s basement in early 2019. It was our first studio session together and I spent about 3 or 4 hours writing the lyrics. The title is inspired by Drake’s “Dreams Money Can Buy” but I wanted to discuss the things that money couldn’t buy me like happiness, peace of mind, and loyalty. I was very satisfied with the recording when it was done, but again I felt the lyrics didn’t match the production as much as I wanted it to. So, what did I do? I shapeshifted that joint. I reproduced the track to what you hear now, but the coolest part about the song is the “sample.” I created an entirely different song in the style of The Stylistics soul genre. That’s actually me singing the vocals on the “sample” as well. Once that song was done, I flipped that into the sample and programmed the drums and 808 to finish the track. I utilized this same creation process of creating a separate song and sampling it on my other release “Be Right There.”

SHPESHFTR VOL. 1: A FORCE OF GRAVITY

Dreams Money Can't Buy

I get excited when I work with inspiring people like Kofi! I’m very conscious of who I work with as well as what they represent, and it feels good to collaborate alongside a world class volleyball player/ rapper/ singer/multi-instrumentalist/producer/engineer and extraordinary being. This duet is the type of r&b music that I used to daydream and fall in love to. Similar to early 2000s hits like Ja Rule, JLO, Ashanti.

HOLD ME DOWN feat. Kofi

OUTTA MY WAY feat. 23 Unofficial prod. by JP

DINNER WITH A GEMINI tastes funky with a side of KALLITECHNIS attitude. 
The only dessert being served is the tea KALLI dishes about a fight with her lover. According to KALLI, Geminis are “more back and forth than Aaliyah” and after listening to the song, you may just end up agreeing with her.

DINNER WITH A GEMINI prod. by Jordan Lewis

SELFISH isn’t a song. It’s more of a tale. It’s a relatable story about shifting from a conventional people-pleasing attitude toward one that is founded in self-respect and the establishment of boundaries. It was my way to redemption; to make up for all the times I gave up myself simply for wanting to feel loved by somebody else

SELFISH prod. by Jarreau Vandal

KALLITECHNIS is feeling brand new in this heartfelt cry of victory. As she sings "I made friends with all my shadows", we’re swept away into the song’s melodies as we float with KALLI in her sense of accomplishment for having confronted her darkest parts and ultimately, making her way back into the light.

SOBER prod. by ROMderful

2009 Release on Record Breakin' Download while it lasts...

(M64) In the Pocket (master) 2009

Turn It Around (Eric Lau Remix)

Ausar presents his first EP Lazarus free for download 

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Hello, hello! Johnny here, on a brand new day, month, year and chapter- READY to take this music thing to new heights. FOREAL. I come to you this time with a record that may or may not sound ignorant and/or flashy, but that's just how the record manifested itself in the creative process. Anyway, as the song reflects where my mind/heart is, I hope to direct that vibe to YOU, the listener- in hopes that such may inspire, influence, encourage & promote PAWSiTiViTY. Not only that, but this is a statement. A statement to my peers/competition, letting them know that as much as I appreciate their work (and the relationships that have spawned from being apart of this music circle), I'm here with a valid PURPOSE.

TiME will tell which of us are really set apart for GREATNESS and which are not. With the upmost respect, I'm trying to CHANGE THE WORLD- what are YOU here for, if not that? If not that, you may need to re-evaluate your purpose. This is the TRUTH as I have come to believe it. Music is POWERFUL in so many ways- and if you aren't using that power to benefit the people around you and those who come in contact with it, then I'm afraid your contribution carries no value- No TRUE VALUE, I should say. Especially NOW when it seems like anyone can sell records..

Enough pep-talk haha.. Regarding "FANTASTiC.", I've brought on the help of my fellow artists; #KELEGi, #MOMUSiQ & #CHUCCNORRiS..

Kelegi (Terrance, as I call him) is the skill behind my latest artwork; "Ride It Out, Run It Back", my SoudCloud header, avatars across all social media, etc. I've been blessed to have his help with the visual presence of my work- has come in clutch so many times, so I'm very appreciative of his time and effort in bringing the appearance of my work to where it is.. FANTASTiC. Haha..

Mo Musiq (SUPER PRODUCER) and I have developed a great chemistry that allows us to bring to you, what you hear. I haven't been able to duplicate such vibe with any other producer, so the content is authentic in it's feel- I'm very grateful for Mo and his art- Such an OUTSTANDiNG musician he is. But aye- somebody tell him he ain't gonna find an artist better than I on his beats. ON THE REAL! Hahaha..

Chucc Norris is not only a Utah native artist, but he is also of my maternity bloodline (#TUiTA). Though Chucc may be new to you, he's actually been with me since I first started years ago. My brother will soon have his debut single ready come 2017, so be on the lookout, my friends. I vouch for his sound, so take my word for it- you already know I'm good for it haha..

This was my last release of 2016- now avail for the NEW YEAR of 2017. Like I've mentioned before, 'twas a slow year for me (2016), but it ain't nothin' a yoko like me can't bounce back from. I'm here for a REASON- and you're favorite artist is only here for now. TRUST & BELiEVE. Thank you all ever so much. I LOVE YOU for your LOVE and support. UP n' UP YASELF!

FANTASTiC. #DARKHORSE

Fantastic

Fantastic (feat. Chucc Norris)

Vocals - Bella Endacott,
Co-Produced by Henry Greenleaf

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contact: jarret@kallitechnis.ca