Death Before Dishonor

Some songs go beyond music – they cut straight to the soul. “You’re My Everything” by AIKON is a powerful alternative rock ballad that blends the raw emotion of Staind with the haunting beauty of Evanescence. With soaring vocals, heavy guitars, and symphonic undertones, this track captures the battle between darkness and love, and the one person who saves you when the world falls apart.
If you love post-grunge, gothic rock, or emotional rock anthems, this one’s for you.

You're My Everything

"Frogs symbolize transformation, emotional healing, intuition, and are associated with personal growth, cleansing, and rebirth."
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LYRICS:
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Croak in the shadows
Coak in the heat
Something’s coming up — 

Frogs in the street
Frogs in the street

Rain hits the pavement
Banners in the sky
Croak for tomorrow
Leap for a lie

Frogs don’t freeze
We rise from the mud
Every ribbit’s a warning
A positive flood

Portland Nights
Got the rhythm
Got the spark

Paint on the walls
Singing loud in the dark

Cycle of change 
In the echo of our feet
Prophecy croaks — 

Frogs in the street

Frogs in the street! 
Rebirth in the riot
Frogs in the street! 
No peace
We won’t quiet

From the mud we leap
From the storm we speak
The sign is alive — 

Frogs in the street!  

Green little prophets on a city block
Croakin’ out freedom
Tickin’ like a clock

Luck in the air
Omens in the rain
Croak against the system
Croak against the chain

They say “law and order"
We say “ribbit, please"  
Comedy strikes harder 
Than gas clouds sting

The future’s am'phibian
You can hear it repeat
A thousand voices — 

Frogs in the street!

ICE… ICE… BABY 
ribbit, ribbit
ICE… ICE… BABY 
ribbit, ribbit
ICE… ICE… BABY 
ribbit, ribbit
ICE… ICE… BABY 

Yo Frog check it
Freaky Frog ribbit
Leap to the mic 
And the crowd gets with it

ICE on patrol
But we hop
Don’t stop
Croakin’ revolution 
On the Portland block

Stop, listen — 
Hear that croak
Truth in the joke 
And the joke is woke

From the pond to the protest
Frogs unite
Comedy’s the weapon 
And the future’s bright

ICE… ICE… BABY ribbit, ribbit 
ICE… ICE… BABY ribbit, ribbit 
ICE… ICE… BABY ribbit, ribbit 

Ribbit real loud
Let the city shake
Rebirth croaks 
Make the power quake
They got cages
But frogs got feet
Leaping over fences — 
Frogs in the street!  

ICE… ICE… BABY
BABY BABY 

Luck’s on our side
Future’s in reach
Croakin’ out wisdom 
That the schools can’t teach

You can’t drown a chorus
Can’t freeze the beat
Better watch your back — 

Frogs in the street!  

Frogs in the street! 
Rebirth in the riot
Frogs in the street! 
No peace
We won’t quiet

From the mud we leap
From the storm we speak
The sign is alive — 

Frogs in the street!  

ICE… ICE… BABY BABY BABY 
ICE… ICE… BABY BABY BABY 
ICE… ICE… BABY BABY BABY 
ICE… ICE… BABY BABY BABY 
ribbit… ribbit
ribbit... ribbit 

Frogs in the street!

ICE… ICE… BABY BABY BABY 

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Frogs in the Street

Alternative/nu metal album produced in collaboration with several singers, including Spineshank's lead vocalist Jonny Santos.

Killer

Fake Friend

InsidOut

Orient NU

Lonesome Land

MY THERAPY. WHEN I'M NOT IN A GOOD HEADSPACE, I WRITE ABOUT IT. MISERY AND ADVERSITY MAKE FOR THE BEST INSPIRATIONS SOMETIMES. INFLUENCED BY STAIND, ALICE IN CHAINS, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, METALLICA, AND TOOL... THIS MUSIC IS ANGRY, AGRESSIVE, YET EXTREMELY EMOTIONAL.

** I ADDED 2 ACOUSTIC DEMOS THAT ARE NOT PART OF THIS ALBUM, BUT VERY RELEVANT TO IT CREATION.


6 - KING 4 A DAY - DA' BLACK SHEEP 2021

MY THERAPY. WHEN I'M NOT IN A GOOD HEADSPACE, I WRITE ABOUT IT. MISERY AND ADVERSITY MAKE FOR THE BEST INSPIRATIONS SOMETIMES. INFLUENCED BY STAIND, ALICE IN CHAINS, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, METALLICA, AND TOOL... THIS MUSIC IS ANGRY, AGRESSIVE, YET EXTREMELY EMOTIONAL.

** I ADDED 2 ACOUSTIC DEMOS THAT ARE NOT PART OF THIS ALBUM, BUT VERY RELEVANT TO IT CREATION.

7 - THE BALLAD OF D.I.L.L.I.G.A.F [EXPLICIT] - DA' BLACK SHEEP 2015

1- DOES ANYBODY CARE - DA' BLACK SHEEP 2025

4 - DROWNING IN THE HOLLOW - DA' BLACK SHEEP 2025

2 - THE MEMORIES YOU LEAVE BEHIND - DA' BLACK SHEEP 2024

Acoustic demo of “Reply” by Staind.
Vocals + guitar: WhyNotDude
Recorded at home years ago — just sharing this as part of the archive.
Non-commercial upload.

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Démo acoustique de “Reply” du groupe Staind.
Voix + guitare : WhyNotDude
Enregistré à la maison il y a plusieurs années — juste une archive que je partage.
Upload non monétisé.

Reply - (STAIND Acoustic cover)

LYRICS:
-a voice in the system

-a jagged cut in the sky

-two zero two six

-the warning begins

Steel lines crossing the morning light
Air torn open by machine flight
Footsteps vanish into powdered ground 
I speak the first sign-

War rises without disguise
And the horizon takes it in

Streetlines tremble 
Under fevered crowds
Sirens drift through 
The overcharged clouds
Structures falter in patterns 
No one commands 

I deliver the second sign-
Instability takes control
And the city absorbs it

World comes crashing

The world comes crashing

World comes crashing
The world comes crashing
The world comes crashing 
Down, down, down, down

down - down - down
Crashing down

Crashing down

Iron hands barter justice for gold
Documents burn as the stories unfold
The air grows thick 
With the weight of crime 
I name the third sign-

Corruption binds the frame of power
And the chambers carry it

burn inside
cold measure
break signal
rise error
fallen memory
silent remedy
crimson catalyst
outer frequency

Voices collide in a storm without form
Lines divide through 
The center of the swarm

Hands reach upward 
With nothing returned 
I reveal the fourth sign-

Inequality becomes the rule
And the people feel its weight

Streets mapped out by empty shelves
Families counting hours 
Like debts to themselves
Cold statistics 
Pressed into abandoned homes
This is the pattern 
Beneath the noise

Law tilts toward the tallest tower
The powerless 
Measured in fractions of power

I recite the final sign-
Injustice seals the fall
And the stillness after
World converging
The world comes crashing

The world comes crashin'

World comes crashin'

The world comes crashin'

World comes crashin'
Comes crashin'
The world 
Comes crash shin' down...

Crashing down 

Down, down, down, down

Down - Down 
Crashing down

Two
Zero
Two
SIX

it does not end —
it sinks.

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TWO ZERO TWO SIX  (CRASHING DOWN)

Old tracks from an abandoned project. Vocals are mine, but the instrumentals and covers belong to their original creators. No monetization, no big ambitions — I’m just dropping everything here for fun. Listen if you want.

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Vieux sons d’un projet abandonné. Les voix sont de moi, mais les instrus et covers appartiennent à leurs créateurs. Pas de monétisation, pas d’ambition — je balance ça ici pour le fun. Écoute si t’as envie.

"DA' BLACK SHEEP"
Myrtle Beach, SC


-Melodic Hard Rock, Acoustic Rock, and touch of Metal - comparable to Staind/Aaron Lewis, Shinedown, Godsmack, Zakk Wylde/Black Label Society, Alice In Chains, Metallica, and Ozzy Osbourne.


"DA' Black Sheep" Dan Acosta is the epitome of the "Do It Yourself" (DIY) artist/performer. With many years of touring and performing experience, he has been paying his dues and pouring his blood, sweat, and sometimes tears, into his Performances, Record Label, Multimedia Business (GDA Media Group, LLC), and his many other passions (Songwriting, Graphic Design, Photography, and Professional Wrestling). He is always involved in the local community, taking part in numerous charity events every year. Anyone who knows "The Red & Black" knows that DA' Black Sheep is one of the most dedicated, hard-working performers around. 

With catchy hooks and a simple "in your face" approach to his music, Dan’s songwriting keeps things pure and simple, while tugging on the human heart to make his songs unforgettable to his listeners. He writes from his own life experiences and tries to relate to each fan through every song - sharing his true feelings and perspectives with them. Across the board, you can feel the emotion and sincerity showcased by his strong songwriting abilities, and his passionate vocal deliveries. DA' Black Sheep is legitimately the quintessential "rock star” for the people. 

Dan also set out to live another one of his childhood dreams, brought about through his dedication to his music - professional wrestling. In March of 2012, he began training to become a professional wrestler, with a school called RingSide Pro-Wrestling, and really solidified himself as "DA' Black Sheep" in the ring as well, using that as his wrestling name - he based his in-ring persona as an extension of who he is, making it more "over-the-top" as his character & gimmick. It all began with Dan writing entrance theme music for some wrestlers he had become friends with most notably former Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), World Championship Wrestling (WCW), and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) star Mikey Whipwreck. Whipwreck used Dan's music all throughout the local Indy leagues when he wrestled with a clique known as "The Order Of The Black", along with Dan's other friends, Jeff "Rocky" Hahn (formerly known as "Bad Boy Rocky Shore in WWE), and Louie Fabiano (formerly known as "The NY Brawler" & "Sheik Mohamed Hussein" in WWE & WCW, as well as in Puerto Rico and worldwide), who use another one of Dan's songs when they wrestle for East Coast Pro Wrestling (ECPW), a company Dan himself wrestled for for 12+ years on the East Coast circuit. That opportunity is how Dan was able to segue into the world of professional wrestling and start training under the tutelage of Jeff Hahn. 

As you can see, "DA' Black Sheep" has his hands into just about every aspect of entertainment. He made the leap into "reality television" work, as well as on "the big screen" in movies, television, and he's always looking for new & exciting opportunities. Orange Is The New Black, Ink Master (several episodes & seasons), Ink Master Redemption, Impractical Jokers, Cymbeline (movie), Blue Bloods (TV Series)... the list just keeps growing.

"DA' Black Sheep" Dan Acosta is definitely an "outside the box" thinker, when it comes to the longevity of his career. If you don't already know his name and reputation, definitely look him up and see what you've been missing. This why he's earned the hashtags
#rUdownWitDABlackSheep & #ShamelessSelfpromotingMediaWhore


*Dan Acosta is also the proud owner of GDA Media Group, LLC - a Multimedia Company & Record Label, now handling all of his recordings/mixes/production work, music videos, bookings, promoting, merchandise designs/printing, keeping everything "in-house" due to years of trusting the wrong people in this business & learning some tough lessons along the way. Registered recently in 2025 in South Carolina, this is giving Dan more control over his career & music, while allowing him to help other Indy Artists avoid a lot of the obstacles he's faced over the years.

AIKON (pronounced “A-Ikon”) presents Music without borders 🎧 From Synthwave nights to Pop hooks & Rock fire 🔥 🎵 Signed to AIkonique Music ✨

SINCERE IMPOSTER is an intimate collection of artists exploring a curious mixture of New Wave, Dance, EDM, Folk Rock, Metal, Art Pop, Electro, Dreamwave, and Experimental World Pop. Collectively, this is known as QUIRKPOP — music that pushes the creative limits of traditional pop.

Expect an unpredictable journey through sound, emotion, and humor, where genres collide and pop bends in strange new ways. Each song is conceived, composed, and performed with total sincerity, whether it’s built from voices, instruments, software, or hybrid experimentation. The focus is on the music itself: if it resonates, it resonates. No explanation required.

SINCERE IMPOSTER is curated by two musicians, both living within the same body, sharing a singular existence. They identify as Danielle & Dave. They are both psychologically and musically confused, yet extremely and unapologetically sincere.

Influences range from Weird Al and Nathan Fielder to David Lynch, Rosalia, Monatik, Atarashii Gakko!, Rammstein, T-Pain, and T-Swift. 

Danielle & Dave’s favorite inventions include the vacuum and the peach pitter. Their father is simply known as Vessel… who may be an entity or a god.


New tracks tagged #Staind