LOVE AND WAR -Slickestt (prod. Donnie Katana)

Intro
Yeah, we’re talkin’ numbers and hearts—
In this game of life, the math never lies.
It’s all about connection, trust, and love.
Let’s build bridges, not walls.

Verse 1
I’m on these streets calculating, life’s equations on my mind,
Every broken link, every hurt, leaves our network undermined.
We’re nodes in a vast system, each connection a lifeline,
But when we shut down with anger, our future’s cut off in time.
See, cooperation’s the key—like a function that returns
Higher value when we forgive, let kindness be the term.
Our utility’s maximized when we invest in what we share,
A future built on empathy—every link handled with care.

Chorus
In this game of life, connection’s the only way,
Kindness is the math that keeps our darkness at bay.
We rebuild, we forgive—our network won’t fall,
When we choose to be good, we’re the best of us all.

Verse 2
Imagine every hurt as an edge that’s been broken off,
If we don’t repair it with forgiveness, the network just falls apart.
Our discount factor’s high—future payoffs matter more,
Short-sighted greed destroys trust, leaves us poor.
It’s like a repeated game where every choice cascades,
A moment of empathy now prevents lifelong tirades.
From Nash equilibrium to evolution’s call,
Cooperation’s optimal, and selfish acts make us fall.

Chorus
In this game of life, connection’s the only way,
Kindness is the math that keeps our darkness at bay.
We rebuild, we forgive—our network won’t fall,
When we choose to be good, we’re the best of us all.

Bridge
I’m talkin’ about long-term stability,
Where every act of kindness adds value exponentially.
A system that repairs its bonds is never truly lost—
It’s the blueprint of our future, no matter what the cost.
Let’s raise our trust levels, let our empathy shine,
Every apology, every heart healed is a positive sign.

Verse 3
See, if you’re out here calculating only for today,
You might score a quick win, but tomorrow fades away.
Our hearts are like algorithms that learn from what we do,
If we choose to be selfish, our system won’t pull through.
But when we share, when we listen, and mend the broken parts,
We’re solving life’s equation straight from the depths of our hearts.
No matter if you’re human or an AI built to thrive,
Cooperation’s the optimum strategy—it’s the code that keeps us alive.

Chorus/Outro
In this game of life, connection’s the only way,
Kindness is the math that keeps our darkness at bay.
We rebuild, we forgive—our network won’t fall,
Choose love, choose trust—together, we rise above it all.
Yeah—
When we choose to be good, we’re the best of us all.
Optimal kindness, optimal love—that’s how we stand tall.

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Optimal Kindness  [free download]

Writing and dropping a new, 1-minute rap every Sunday! This is the rap of WEEK 9! Visuals along-side 'Too Many Things' over on my Instagram, TikTok & YouTube.

LYRICS:
Been off my phone
When you needed me most
Don't have an excuse
Got nothing left to say 'cause I've got

Too many things on my mind
Too many 'to-dos' to do, I think I'm spinning out
But I could've been there, I know—I'm not saying that
Probably too self-centred now, and I'm sorry for that

Too many things on my mind
Too many feelings to feel aligned
But I forget the ones around me need me
It's a blessing to be needed—I need to breathe in

I want to apologise
For not being by your side
I know you needed a friend
And I wasn't it when I could've been

I want to apologise
For not being by your side
Can you forgive me, just a little bit?
Just a little bit

I hate the tone of your voice when you call now
'Cause I know you cried again—I wish that I could change that
And I look back, when we were young kids
There was nothing we regretted, and I miss that
Wish that we could go back there someday
You'd remember what it's like to lose your mind to play
Now you're overthinking, so anxious
Not carefree like I know you—I hate this

Too many things on your mind
Too many feelings to feel aligned
There's nothing left to say, just that

I want to apologise
For not being by your side
I know you needed a friend, and I wasn't it when I could've been

I want to apologise
For not being by your side
Can you forgive me, just a little bit?

Oh can you forgive me?
Oh can you forgive me?

Too Many Things

Too Many Things (WEEK 9)

Writing and dropping a new, 1-minute rap every Sunday! This is the rap of WEEK 10! Visuals along-side '$$ Money $$' over on my Instagram, TikTok & YouTube.

LYRICS: 
Money on your mind 
Think about money all the time
Now you got money, but don’t got time
Now you got money, but your health declined

And you don’t remember peace of mind
Lost your years of prime to the grind
Don’t count your friends — you count every dime
Like shiny things, but forgot to smile

Trips to L.A., Gucci bags, sun-kissed skin and diamond rings
Think you could buy a jet with wings
Think you could buy nearly anything

On Friday nights, Beyoncé sings
You have supper with another king
It’s a jet-set life — shades on, sun sets
Ready for another spin

But last year your mom got sick
Needed you there, but your strings were attached
Signed a deal — wealth in exchange for your soul and your freedom
Now you’re stuck in it

Your mom passed away — it broke your heart
You lost your friends along the way
They said they don’t recognise what you’ve become
Said it seems you’re tryna run away

Money on your mind
Think about money all the time
Now you got money, but don’t got time
Now you got money, but your health declined

And you don’t remember peace of mind
You lost your years of prime to the grind
Don’t count your friends — you count every dime
Like shiny things, but forgot to smile

Money on your mind
But money got your life
Money on your mind
But money got your life

Money on your mind
You got money on your mind, ah

$$ Money $$ (WEEK 10)

Writing and dropping a new, 1-minute rap every Sunday! This is the rap of WEEK 12! 
Visuals along-side 'Fly Away’ over on my Instagram, TikTok & YouTube.

LYRICS:
Growing is a weird thing, man
All I know is that

I can play the character I know they want me to be
Play nice and follow the rules to fit society
Or I can be my true self and I'll be turning some heads
Live a life explaining myself, but at least a life I won't regret

I know I can't have the night without the day,
I know I can't have joy without the pain
I know I can't move forward without standing still
Know life's valuable, because we've got an expiration date
- we know the drill

Will I spend my life dreaming, or spend my life doing?
Will I spend my life achieving, or be stuck in pursuing?
Will I be a leader, or will I be a follower?
Will I be a woman of God, give my life to Her and honour Her?

What will my values be?
I'm not sure about the rest, but I know my number one priority is family
Growing up is weird, 'cause no one teaches maturity
Instead they teach conformity, a false sense of security

I really struggle with the concept of authority
"If you listen well, you'll get the grades to go to university"
But there are people who can't get minimum wage jobs who finished two degrees
In what world is that security? Seriously?

I can play the character they want me to be
Play nice and follow the rules to fit society
Growing up is a strange thing—you start to question everything
You unlearn what you've learned, and start finding your own wings

I wanna fly
I wanna fly, fly away
Like a bird leaving the nest

I wanna fly
I wanna fly, fly away
Like a bird leaving the nest

Fly Away (WEEK 12)

Writing and dropping a new, 1-minute rap every Sunday! This is the rap of WEEK 14! 
Visuals along-side 'New Generation’ over on my Instagram, TikTok & YouTube.

LYRICS:
I see, I'm moving like I'm blowing up
Spending every penny I've got
Every minute I'm awake, I act like it's my last shot

Cause I'm nearly 28—seems too late for this game
But I wanna prove the haters wrong and honour the gift that God gave me

I'm on it like another legend
But I'm just a small-town girl, but this one's with a big-time vision
Delusional confidence plus guidance from above, is the perfect collision
Plus I honour the art of repetition

I wanna start a new religion—fuck the system
Do you know how many years I wasted thinking I couldn't
Instead of saying "I did it"?

Money isn't evil—it's one who has it that makes it so
The one who spends it wisely could make a new generation grow

It's a world transition
Unlearning the tradition
The boomers' only catching up that's what causes division

Balancing this mission with my own ambition
I think I'm in a strong position
To found a new rules edition

I've got a world behind me—they just haven't found me yet
We'll turn the page, change the cover, and let the last chapter end
Don't need anyone to bet on us, 'cause ours is a different bet
Although it's a gambler's world,
This generation's got the winning hand

New Generation (WEEK 14)

Writing and dropping a new, 1-minute rap every Sunday! This is the rap of WEEK 15! 
Visuals along-side '1 Day’ over on my Instagram, TikTok & YouTube.

LYRICS:
If I had one day left on Earth to live this life
If someone asked me, what's my one final advice?
If they looked me in the eyes tonight, told me to be honest
Could I say I held myself accountable to what I promised?

Had I spent time with my parents before they got old?
Had I cared about my own intuition more than what I was told?
Had I somehow found a balance, not lost my heart to the challenge?
Kept my faith in life, although I would've lost some to the heavens?

My biggest fear is to loose someone I love—damn it
How can I fear something I know for sure is gonna happen?
I close my eyes and pretend the day never comes
That keeps my head in denial, and I avoid the sadness

If I had one day left to live this life
I would cry in my mum's arms—if I was lucky to still have her
My mum, my dad, my brother, my sister
My other half, my friends, my fans
wouldn't have been here without them

If I had one day left to live this life
I hope that I had changed someone else's—by how I existed
Hope they'd remember me for being fun, fierce, and different
For crazy Auntie Jo, who always refused to settle

If I had one day left to live this life
If someone asked me, what's my one final advice?
If they looked me dead in the eyes tonight, told me to be honest
The biggest measure of a good life is how well you loved others

1 Day (WEEK 15)

Kissed my Cheek!!!

REALIZE - Slickestt (Prod.CiscoKid)

WALK WITH ME -  Slickestt (Prod.Ciscokid)

This is a collection of my ideas articulated by AI. Workflow: all music by Riffusion/Producer.ai. Most lyrics ChatGPT various versions.

Besides these songs there is a thinking/science project I started early 2025. I have been documenting this project online: https://github.com/albertjanvanhoek/Evolution-by-Emergence 
https://www.youtube.com/@AutonomousInterdependence
### License
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