When I was kid I loved reading comic books. The issues I enjoyed the most were the ones that told a heroes origin story. This album is my “origin story”. While I’m no hero, I do have a story to tell and my story was shaped by four events that all happened…in 1993.:

* Death of my mother.
* Falling in love with music.
* Viewing pornographic material for the first time.
* Giving my life to Christ.

Each song on the album will be told through the lens of these four events and give listeners a peak into what shaped me.


SIDE A – Past
1. Mountains
2. Nothing But A ‘G’ Thang
3. Melodies (From Heaven)
4. Redemption Song ft. Armond Wakeup & Adam L.
5. Never Knew Him

SIDE B – Present
6. Mirror
7. No Flex Zone (Re-Imagined)
8. Made of Love (Charity)
9. Final Frontier
BONUS TRACK – Magic & Kareem

SIDE A is set in 1993 and touches on dealing with the death of my mother (“Mountains”), falling in love with music and exploring my musical tastes (“Nothing But A ‘G’ Thang” & “Melodies”), and hearing the gospel for the first time (“Redemption Song” & “Never Knew Him”)

SIDE B, If Side A is the “Cause”, Side B is the “Effect” and is set in the present.  It explores me being aware of the many sins in my life (including Pornography) and shows me maturing, growing, and walking out my faith (“Mirror” & “No Flex Zone”).  It also shows how pornography has warped my view of love now that I’m in a relationship (“Made of Love”). And lastly the album concludes with me accepting my call to make God honoring music (“Final Frontier”)

BONUS TRACK – This song shows where I’m at currently as an independent artist and vents some of my frustrations.


Melodies (From Heaven)

Made Of Love (Charity)

This is my take on a Mali Music song I did check it out like comment and share and thanks for listening God bless!!!

Special shouts to Colin Mokhtary for featuring guitars
Vocals/Keys/Piano/Arrangement: Evan Ford

Available: Evan Ford

The #RaceTheSun series continues with the next musical installment. Part 2: "Sonic Boom" picks up where Part 1: "Home" left off and challenges listeners to answer one simple question, "How fast will you flee temptation?" Click here to download the song: (FREE DOWNLOAD) - www.seancjohnson.com/racethesun

(Instrumental by Evil Needle - https://soundcloud.com/evilneedleprod)

#RaceTheSun

DOWNLOAD HERE - FREE

SONIC BOOM - Sean C. Johnson

Who Is Naomi Lael

The #RaceTheSun series continues with the next musical installment. Part 3: "Angels" picks up where Part 2: "Sonic Boom" left off and reassures listeners that "Nothing can separate us from the love of God." Click here to download the song: (FREE DOWNLOAD) - www.seancjohnson.com/racethesun

(Instrumental by Nehzuil - https://soundcloud.com/nehzuil)

ANGELS - Sean C. Johnson

The #RaceTheSun series continues with the next musical installment. Part 4 is titled "UNO" and picks up where Part 3: "Angels" left off and let's listeners know that there is only ONE true God who is often imitated, but never duplicated. Click here to download the song: (FREE DOWNLOAD) - www.seancjohnson.com/racethesun

(Instrumental by Mr. Carmack - https://soundcloud.com/mr_carmack)

UNO - Sean C. Johnson

Believe

Believe Feat. Read B Verses(prod. by Da Bul Ike)

Derek Minor ft. Anesha Birchett - This Morning
Preorder 'High Above': http://smarturl.it/HighAbovePreorder

"This Morning' is a single from the second chapter of Derek Minor's Up and Away Series, 'High Above' dropping November 10, 2017. Listen to the first chapter, 'Your Soul Must Fly' before the next compilation drops: http://smarturl.it/YourSoulMustFly

Connect with Derek Minor: 
Website: http://bit.ly/2ntm61r
Instagram: http://bit.ly/2mxB9Yw
Twitter: http://bit.ly/2ncAZ5T
Facebook: http://bit.ly/2oaTqHC

High Above

This Morning ft. Anesha Birchett

Derek MInor - This Morning ft Anesha Birchett

Prod. by IVN

Lyrics:

Cuz he's just a man, 
Even if he's my man.. 
hes just a man.. 

We wanna go where Your light is
We wanna go where The sun shines 
We wanna go where Your heart is
Where we know we'll be alright
Where we know we'll be alright 

See i love you boy 
But He loves me more 
Lord I would sacrifice anything 
For Your Love
×2

We wanna go where Your light is
We wanna go where The sun shines 
We wanna go where Your heart is
Where we know that we'll be alright
Where we know that we'll be alright 

I aint even roll like that no more 
You'll never see me put my all into another person's soul 

Cuz he's just a man 
Even if he's my man
He's just a man 
Even if he's my man

Imma walk towards my Lord & Saviour 
You can join me, we can walk together 

We wanna go where Your light is
We wanna go where The sun shines 
We wanna go where Your heart is
Where we know that we'll be alright
Where we know that we'll be alright

Walk Together

Growing up, I always lit up at the idea of space travel. The thought of taking flight on a rocket ship and seeing the Earth from a whole new perspective peaked my ever-growing curiosity. Astronaut’s are considered to be pioneers because they take flight and go where mankind has never been.

In a similar fashion, when we begin the journey to making our dreams become reality, we are potentially becoming pioneers for those around us, and even for ourselves. But before we take to the skies, we often encounter a moment, a moment where we realise the scale of what we’re setting out to achieve, and what it’ll take to get there. We may realise that the journey will be tough and longer than expected, but something within still propels us to continue the pursuit and reach for the skies above.

“one day i will fly” is an exploration of that moment. The moment where you see the dream you know and deeply hope will become a reality in your life, while acknowledging that it may take a while to get there.

I heard it said that like an explorer, you cannot find anything new if you are not willing to leave the shore. My hope is that as you listen, you too will find the courage to realise where you need to step towards and do so with wisdom and faith. You will never know what lies beyond your horizon until you set out to see it.

I may not have reached my destination yet, but one day i will fly.

Available everywhere on Friday 29th March 2019

EP includes production from:
spacedtime - @spacedtime
isaacxhopes - @isaacxhopes 
J. Rhodan - @jrhodan
sui.luj - @sui-luj 
Drew Archie - @drewarchie
Dope Bio - @proddopeboi
D’Artizt - @dartizt

also featuring @bankegabriel @rjferreira @isaacxhopes and Elmarie

recorded by @davecreates and @lifeonej
mix/mastered by @kentekwame
artwork by @theinktrovert

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twitter: twitter.com/iamdavecreates

one day i will fly

what's it worth?

what's it worth? [prod. D'Artizt]

Saved By Grace.
Old Soul.

My life revolves around Dope Beats & Chicken Wings.