@exe-88 (GonzaloMD) / @XHEIarg / @Retorica-Records

Bandcamp - https://retoricarecords.bandcamp.com/album/x-tension-ep
Beatport - https://www.beatport.com/release/x-tension-ep/4408909

Retórica is an Argentinian techno label that has welcomed underground talent such as Joaquin Ruiz, Rhombic, Ledd aka Bruno Ledesma, Javi Lago and the latest release sees the return of XHEI following his album that began the imprint's journey.

XHEI has consistently shown his production skills since bursting onto the scene just over 10 years ago and lists appearances on Ricardo Garduno's Illegal Alien, Joton's Newrhythmic, Steve Parker's MUTED rec as well as our very own DEAD CERT. Records.

For this DT:Premiere we selected his remix of "Broken System" that has a stomping and grooving beat. Raw and energetic, there's a host of clashing percussion elements creating interesting sounds, and the cyclical, sweeping effects add a hearty, hypnotic flair.

LABEL: Retórica

CAT#: RTR005
ARTIST: Gonzalo MD

TITLE: X Tension

FORMAT: Digital

RELEASED: 2 February 2024

01. X Tension
02. Broken System
03. Broken System (XHEI Remix)
04. New Human Forms
05. New Human Forms (Farceb Remix)
06. ROUGH MIX 01

X Tension

Buy @ Bandcamp

DT:Premiere | Gonzalo MD - Broken System (XHEI Remix) [Retórica]

Explore the the stories of women helping each other within a broken reformatory system. Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with Dr. Stephanie S.Covington PhD  about the unexpected ways women in prison help each other heal and survive.

Transcending Incarceration: Healing Journeys within a Broken System with Dr. Stephanie S. Covington

This song is a powerful and emotional outcry against a broken system that perpetuates injustice and protects the guilty. The lyrics convey a personal and painful experience of abuse, neglect, and betrayal by those in power. With raw intensity and unapologetic honesty, the song demands accountability and justice, refusing to be silenced or ignored. It's a fierce and defiant anthem for anyone who's been marginalized, oppressed, or failed by the system. 

This song was written after my sister got away with nearly killing me AGAIN! 😡😢😭
https://on.soundcloud.com/DaLZ8vKvKEaNSenf7


LYRICS: 

[Verse 1]
I'm still trying to process the pain and the shame
My sister's fists, the police's games
They almost took me down, but I won't be tamed
I'm rising up, my voice won't be claimed 

[Pre-Chorus]
Fuck the system, it's broken and cold
Protecting the guilty, leaving the victims to unfold
I'm sick of the lies, the injustice, the pain
It's time to take a stand, and make the system feel the shame 

[Chorus]
I'm fucked by the system, it's a never-ending fight
I'm searching for justice, but it's just out of sight
I won't give up, I won't back down
I'll keep on fighting, until this system wears the frown 

[Verse 2]
They threatened to arrest me, just for speaking my mind
My sister's violence, they chose to ignore and decline
The emergency room, the only place I could find
Some semblance of justice, but even that was left behind 

[Pre-Chorus]
Fuck the system, it's broken and cold
Protecting the guilty, leaving the victims to unfold
I'm sick of the lies, the injustice, the pain
It's time to take a stand, and make the system feel the shame 

[Chorus]
I'm fucked by the system, it's a never-ending fight
I'm searching for justice, but it's just out of sight
I won't give up, I won't back down
I'll keep on fighting, until this system wears the frown 

[Verse 3]
My sister's free, the charges dropped
I'm left to pick up the pieces, and wonder what's next
Will she strike again? Will I survive?
The system's failed me, and I'm left to thrive 

[Bridge]
I won't be silenced, I won't be ignored
I'll rise up, and I'll make sure I'm heard
I'll fight for justice, I'll fight for what's right
I'll shine a light on the system, and I'll make it burn with all its might 

[Chorus]
I'm fucked by the system, it's a never-ending fight
I'm searching for justice, but it's just out of sight
I won't give up, I won't back down
I'll keep on fighting, until this system wears the frown 

[Outro]
So listen up, you fuckers, I've had enough
I won't be quiet, I won't be rough
I'll rise up, and I'll take my stand
I'll fight for justice, with every breath in my hand.


Fucked by the System

[Verse 1:]
I held your hand in a foreign land, twenty twelve, I became a man
But your mama’s lies were stronger than the truth I tried to show
She built a wall from fear and shame,
Called me names, passed all the blame
And I stood there like a ghost, with nowhere left to go

[Verse 2:]
I came back home to start again,
No courtroom help, no money then
She poisoned roots before we had a chance to grow
They called me junkie, coward, fake,
My father bought what they would make
And I broke in ways no man should ever know

[Pre-Chorus:]
I ain’t a saint, Lord knows that’s true
But I’ve bled for every kid I knew
And silence was the cage they locked me in
Fathers matter — even when we can’t get in

[Chorus:]
Fathers matter when we’re left behind
Fathers matter when the truth gets blind
Fathers matter — we still love with all we’ve got
We cry for what we never caught
Grieving children still alive —
That’s the kind of pain that never dies

[Verse 3:]
You’re thirteen now, and I don’t know
If you even know my name or where I go
But I remember lullabies, not this hollow ache inside
I tried with courts, I tried with grace
But I couldn’t match their poker face
So I buried you in heartache just to survive

[Pre-Chorus:]
I made mistakes, I lost my way
But I never walked away
I just learned the cost of being shut outside
Fathers matter — even when our hands are tied

[Chorus:]
Fathers matter when we’re not believed
Fathers matter though our hearts still bleed
Fathers matter — we’re not shadows in the rain
We’re the ones who held the flame
Grieving children still alive —
That’s the kind of pain that scars your life

[Bridge:]
If you find me when you’re grown
I’ll be older, carved in stone
But I’ll hold out hope, however late, that love can still arrive

[Final Chorus:]
Fathers matter — don’t you ever doubt
Fathers matter when the world shuts us out
Fathers matter — we don’t stop, we don’t let go
We carry what they’ll never know
Grieving children still alive —
That’s the kind of pain we’ll always hide

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Fathers Matter

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Eine Frau.
Verändert.
Verflucht.
Vergessen.

Sie schreit nicht – sie zerreißt.
Ihre Seele glitcht. Ihr Körper ist Waffe.
Sie kotzt beim ersten Mord – und tanzt beim letzten.
Jede Arterie ein Pinselstrich.
Jede Leiche ein Manifest.

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Es ist ein psychotischer Zustand in .wav.
Ein Schlachtruf aus Strom, Hass und Rache.

⚠️ Für sensible Ohren nicht geeignet.
🔊 Für gebrochene Seelen ein Zuhause.

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Songwriting has been a lifelong passion for me, dating back to elementary school when I first began crafting stories, poems, and eventually lyrics. As a former drummer in various bands, I always relied on others to bring my words to life musically. However, after a long hiatus from drumming, I decided to take the leap and learn to compose music to accompany my lyrics. Through classes and dedication, I've embarked on a new journey, breathing fresh life into old lyrics and penning new ones. You'll find a mix of older and newer works here. Especially for some of the lyrics. 

Music has been a part of me for as long as I can remember. One of my earliest memories is being completely entranced by 'The Little Drummer Boy' as a very young child. There was something about the rhythm and the melody that just captivated me. I must have played it a thousand times, wearing the record out, and from that moment on, I was hooked. I knew I wanted to be a drummer and to create that magic for others. 

But I was too young then, and of course, I couldn't afford a drum set just yet. So, I turned to writing as a way to express myself. As I mentioned above, I started with stories, then poems, and eventually, lyrics. I found that writing was not only a way to tap into my creativity, but also a way to process my emotions and experiences. 

As I grew older, my love for music only deepened. I realized that music has this incredible power to transport us to different times and places, to evoke emotions and memories that we thought were long forgotten. It's a universal language that can bring people together like nothing else can. 

For me, writing lyrics is a cathartic experience. It's a way for me to tap into my emotions, to process the world around me, and to create something that I hope will resonate with others. And when I hear my words come to life in a song, it's truly magical. It's a feeling that never gets old, and it's what keeps me coming back to music time and time again. 

I love many genres of music and artists of many genres. And if you listen to some of my songs, you will find that I like to make songs of different genres as well as mix different genres into each song. One of my all-time favorite bands is Evanescence, and I have made a lot of songs where I have tried my best to emulate that sound. 

Now, I have recently started experimenting with new sounds. I never heard of glitch beats before I took music classes, and now I'm fascinated with the sound, so I have been experimenting with glitch beats recently. 

I hope you enjoy some of my songs. And thanks so much to everyone who has been listening so far. I truly appreciate it. I welcome constructive feedback to help me grow as an artist, and I appreciate your support. ❤️

BTW if you follow me, I will ALWAYS follow back. If I like your music, I will follow you, but if you don't follow me back within a week or so I will probably unfollow. The same goes for when I see someone listening to my music, I WILL follow, however, if they don't follow me back within a week or so, I'll unfollow, because I'm at my limit of follows and I want to follow back everyone who follows me. Did not know that SoundCloud limits us to following only 2000. 😢

*******************
VickStiX's Artist Manifesto
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I am the static between truth and noise.
A pulse that cracks the silence open.
When the world forgets its conscience,
I remind it — one beat, one lyric, one spark.

I don’t shout to divide; I sing to awaken.
I don’t chase fame; I chase clarity.
My art is not a weapon — it’s a flare in the dark.
A signal to every soul that still believes in better.

Let the trolls rage, let the cowards hide.
They can’t drown out a voice that’s tuned to truth.
I will paint their lies in sound and light
until justice has a melody again.

Because protest is not anger — it’s hope with a megaphone.
And I was born to be loud.

🎶 VickStiX — Truth. Rhythm. Revolution.












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