A cinematic, acoustic memoir of Southern twilight. Across 11 tracks, it weaves porchlight intimacy with gospel grit, blending Chicago blues, Motown warmth, and folk storytelling into a cohesive emotional arc.

Soul in My Pocket

A rhythmic, soulful groove that turns writer’s block into a dance-floor confession. Smooth vocals ride a warm, pulsing beat while the melody sways between vulnerability and uplift. Soulful, groovy, and irresistibly rhythmic — a track that moves your body while speaking to the creative struggle deep inside.

THE SONGS GONE

“A laid-back, relaxing melody — a journey through that feeling when you know this is it.”

THAT HONEY

Paper Prayers

All The Light We Lost

An anthem of spiritual rebirth and reconstruction, born from the rubble of deconstructed faith. The lyrics begin in the aftermath of a personal upheaval, surrounded by the "wreckage" of old beliefs and the pain of being misunderstood. Yet, within this stillness, a sense of "sacred trust" emerges. The song's powerful, declarative chorus serves as a mantra for this new beginning, emphasizing that this isn't about rebuilding the old but about creating something entirely new. It speaks of a divine process where a higher power gathers the "splinters" of a broken self to plant a new seed, resulting in a "new creation" built on grace rather than certainty. It's a hopeful and empowering track about finding strength in vulnerability and embracing a new hour of authentic faith.

Build It New

A winter-soul album inspired by vintage R&B, gospel-soul, and the warmth of classic 1960s records. Each track blends smooth soulful vocals, bluesy emotion, and the nostalgia of the Christmas season with Rhodes piano, soft strings, brushed drums, and golden retro warmth. This album is a December holiday experience made for quiet nights, long drives, glowing lights, gatherings with loved ones, and the heart of the season.

North Star

The Diamond Album H Version

Grace Is My Armour

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Alan Sugaya

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R.O.T.N. (Return of the Nerd) is an experimental soundlab  — music session coder, creative storyteller, soundtrack producer blending synths, AI, and rebellion into one movement. www.returnofthenerdmusic.com

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Parkland College - Champaign, IL - Fine Arts A.A. Art/Music
Southern Illinois University- Carbondale, IL
Cinema & Photography B.A.
Chapman University - Orange, CA 
Film School - Chapman Producer’s Program M.F.A.

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