betweenus

Lyrics: 
Give me that old love beat
Late night boombox to my window
You don’t care if I’m asleep
Just wanna be close to me

Was so passive in my ways
Found more purpose in my days
Just for you I bring a plate 
Butterflies all in my brain

Hold me down but you still set me free
If they were love I don’t know what to believe
Now I surrender so easily
(Now I surrender so easily)

Been together this whole week
Still want me to drop a pin
Say you want us to celebrate
Looked for me in every b-
You got a problem w/ me 
Wanna know bout my first kiss
Fighting in the drive thru
Like who was she in your first whip 

That's right I got a bone to pick
Usually I’m not too possessive
But tonight you’ll make it all make sense
(we'll make it all make sense)
And these days I'm counting more blessings


These days i'm counting more more 
more, more, more
More, more, more

Hold me down but you still set me free
If they were love 
 I don’t know what to believe

Now I surrender so easily
(Now I surrender so easily)

surrender

octave plateau presents: Shore of Love

A smooth jazz journey between Californian nostalgia and Berlin precision

Step into the warm soundscapes of Shore of Love – a new smooth jazz album full of emotion, depth, and sun-drenched memories. Born from the creative synergy between charismatic vocalist Lara and composer Gerhard, this work transports listeners to a timeless space – somewhere between the California coastlines of the 1990s and the creative studios of Berlin in 2025.

Each song on Shore of Love tells a story of longing, fulfilled romance, and bittersweet remembrance. Lara's voice – velvety, expressive, and delicately vulnerable – blends effortlessly with Gerhard’s cinematic and nuanced compositions. This is not an album that shouts for attention; it quietly finds its way into your heart.

The production is a loving tribute to the best of both worlds: vintage warmth meets modern clarity. Recorded using classic analog equipment, including the legendary Moog One, the iconic PPG Wave, and, in select moments, the rare and evocative Fairlight CMI II+, each instrument lends a unique voice to the album’s sonic palette.

These analog textures are carried by state-of-the-art digital production tools, merging old soul with modern finesse. Berlin provided not only the technical backdrop but also the creative calm needed to shape this deeply intimate project.

Shore of Love is not just another album – it’s a musical diary, a love letter to the past, and a modern milestone in smooth jazz. Perfect for warm summer nights, quiet mornings, or any moment when music should be more than just background.

Listen now on SoundCloud. Coming to Spotify this fall.
For those who don’t just listen to music – but feel it.

Where once love grew

TIME

Designated Area

I’m a wise woman they all say it’s true
Got a mind like a blade that cuts right through
But the fog rolled in thick couldn’t see the view

Should’ve felt the shift in the air
Should’ve caught the crack in your stare

Should’ve seen it coming but I saw nothing
Eyes wide open but I missed the whole thing
The signs were there the ground was humming
Should’ve seen it coming but I saw nothing

Your words were whispers wrapped in sugar lies
Every smile a shadow in disguise
But I was busy chasing stars in your skies

Should’ve seen it coming but I saw nothing
Eyes wide open but I missed the whole thing
The signs were there the ground was humming
Should’ve seen it coming but I saw nothing

Was it me who chose to stay blind
Or did your love rewrite my mind
Now I see the cracks the broken lines

Should've Seen It Coming

Soulmate

Loss Road is about getting lost in someone’s love and having to find your way back to yourself. I wrote this from a place of hurt and healing, when every turn felt heavy but every mile taught me something real. If you ever had to rebuild your heart piece by piece, this one is for you.

Loss Road

Slow Fade is that quiet kind of heartbreak — when love doesn’t explode, it just… disappears. Jayvíon's vocals are fragile and haunting as he sings about watching someone slip away, moment by moment. No closure. No goodbye. Just silence growing louder.

Over airy pads, minor keys, and distant harmonies, this track aches with restraint. It’s what goodbye sounds like when no one says it.

For fans of Giveon, The Weeknd (Trilogy era), and late-night heartbreak playlists.

Slow Fade

Concrete Wings

an ode to the beautiful Janet Jackson by yours truly.. x.

vocals performed, recorded & mixed by me!

all socials: chinye420

Got 'Til It's Gone

Where Timeless Sounds Flex Forward! 🎶


At RetroFlex, we celebrate the golden eras of soul, funk, jazz, gospel, and R&B — then twist them with fresh beats and modern moves. From slow jams and city grooves to powerful ballads

Should've Seen It Coming

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