Some ol' 3NP! junk...
Straight Broke - created in 1994 by M.G! the Visionary and T.M.O.
Don't steal this or try to make money from it 'cause that'd be stupid.
Bafoon Cyrkle/Oldominion represent!!!
#Seattle #Hip #Hop
#CHH #HHH #Christian #Rap #oldominion #Bafoon #Cyrkle
#1994 #GoldenEra

Straight Broke

God Is Here (Instrumental with back-masking)

If you were to come over and hang out with me, I would play you the music I've been making and listening to while we visited. I figured I would create a way for everyone to hang out with me at the same time! Rather than trying to explain my musical taste and experience through a description using words or text, allow me to present you this podcast: 
"Here, let me just play it for you."

"Tell a friend, I play what I want!!" - Nickels Hawkeye
Follow on social media: @NickelsHawkeye (IG, FB, TW)

Track List
1 - You've Changed, I've Changed - San Holo
2 - Turn Your Heart - Future of Forestry
3 - Good In Red - The Midnight
4 - OATH - DROLOE, TWO LANES
5 - Bridged By A Light Wave - Deadmau5, Kiesza
6 - On Your Mind - Kaskade
7 - IT HURTS - San Holo
8 - Want Me Back - BENEE

Meant to Play at Work (Episode 1)

In my hour of darkness, it was my darkest hour. Caving. Cracking. Crumbling. Exactly how many
ways did you see me as broken? Intellectually? Socially? Emotionally? Financially?
Aesthetically? Mentally? Uncontrollable. Inconsolable. Crazy.
What I thought was “Oh, how I love thee?” was really ‘Oh, how I love to tell thee thou art is
broken.’ Please, allow me to count the ways. Damaged. Emotional. Irrational. Dangerous.
Problem. Baggage. Too angry. Too sad. Too...happy? Sick. Neurotic. Out of control. In need of
help. In need of rescue. Unbearable. Unfixable. Unlovable. Caving. Cracking. Crumbling.
Breaking. Broken.
Your words, sharper than the sharpest dagger, pierced my pale flesh over and over and over
again. Words so sharp I didn’t feel a thing, didn’t know I was cut until I looked down and saw
my crimson blood flowing free...until I almost bled out.
Believe you I did, your voice in my head. Every word that you meant, every word that you said.
Believe you I did...until I didn’t.
In my hour of darkness, it was my brightest hour when I knew not how to live, nor how to die.
For in that space of ‘betwixt and between’ emerged a single thought. Maybe I was broken. But
who isn’t? Yi dian dian...even just a little.
Believe you I did until I didn’t. Because out of my brokenness is beauty, is resilience, is
compassion. Just as one has to be lost before being found, I had to be broken before being
unbroken.

Best Believe

Unbroken

Unbroken (written By Lori Fazzino)

01 Leaning On Jesus

For those of you that can't do with only one volume of the best beats!!

01 Actor's Salad Bar

Enchanted Wisdom

I Don't Ever Wanna Leave (Pe Ell)

UPSTREAM - feat. Elovicious

NEW ERA - full album

Auto Pilot

Insert Title Here

Acquisition (86 BPM)

"VELORUM" is an ambitious 24-track journey that showcases a diverse range of musical influences while maintaining a core boom bap hip hop foundation.  The album's strength lies in its willingness to experiment, blending elements of EDM, rock, jazz, and even symphonic soundtrack styles into the production. This creates a dynamic listening experience, with each track offering something unique.
While the instrumental selections (12 tracks) provide a solid backdrop and demonstrate a clear command of various musical styles, it's the tracks with lyrics (4 tracks) that truly elevate "VELORUM."  The lyrical content is personal and relatable, exploring themes of heartache, the joys and challenges of raising children with faith and positivity, and navigating the complexities of the modern world.  The artist's vulnerability shines through, creating a genuine connection with the listener.  The 3 interview tracks offer further insight into the artist's creative process and the inspirations behind the music, adding another layer of depth to the album.
The seamless blending of genres is generally well-executed, though at times the transitions can feel a bit abrupt.  However, this eclecticism is also part of the album's charm, keeping the listener engaged and never quite knowing what to expect next.  "VELORUM" is a testament to the artist's versatility and willingness to push boundaries, making for a compelling and ultimately rewarding listening experience.  It's an album that invites multiple listens, revealing new nuances with each spin.

VELORUM

The Righteousness of God

Savor It (Instrumental)

Comtemplation (Instrumental)

Yeah I Know (Instrumental)

Play the Game (Instrumental)

Raven's Perch (Instrumental)

Beastly Blaze

Three-Thousand (You Are Legend)

Moment of Truth

Now That Time Has Passed

Settle Down

Back In The Days (Instrumental)

Your Way Is Better (incomplete rough)

Not Sure What To Call This (Instrumental)

Is This All (Instrumental)

You Used To (94 BPM)

Your Way Is Better - feat. J-7, Common Child, & reSEARCH

Little Red Wagon

The Delrico EP

The Outsider

Every one of these samples were taken from Instagram's "Reels" page and reconstructed to fit together... kinda.

IG Collage

Nickels Hawkeye is a producer and recording artist hailing from the Pacific Northwest, specifically Seattle, Washington. He’s been a significant figure in the region’s underground music scene for over two decades, known for his work in hip-hop, rap, and experimental instrumental beats. He runs Soundmind Artists, an instrumental record label he founded, which showcases his own projects as well as other artists he’s collaborated with or produced.
His career kicked off in 2001 when he signed with Syntax Records, releasing Language Arts with his group Lojique. That same year, he dropped Manifest Destiny with Comunalien, a project tied to his roots as a founding member of the Oldominion collective—a loose-knit crew of Northwest hip-hop artists. After losing Comunalien’s frontman, Reuben AP, to an untimely death, Nickels continued to push forward. By 2007, he released his solo debut Crying Out Loud on End of Earth Records, followed by the launch of Soundmind Artists, where he put out works like Prawdukt.
His discography includes albums like Balancing Act (2021), which explores themes of duality—work-life balance, responsibility versus freedom—through a chillhop lens, and The Gears of Gallifrey (2014), showing his knack for evocative, cinematic titles. Tracks often blend downtempo, hip-hop, and experimental vibes, reflecting his versatility as a producer. He’s collaborated with artists like Soul the Interrogator and groups like Grayskul, adding layers of gospel, Christian, and introspective tones to his catalog.
Nickels Hawkeye’s music is deeply tied to Seattle’s cultural fabric—think influences from the city’s gritty hip-hop scene alongside nods to local icons like Macklemore, though his sound leans more underground and less mainstream. His work’s available on platforms like Bandcamp, where he encourages fans to share it with friends, keeping that grassroots spirit alive. He’s a staple of the Pacific Northwest’s sonic identity, balancing raw creativity with a DIY ethos.

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