A song about when you love someone more than they love themselves.

Strings Attached

VELVET DAGGER

First attempt on making songs in general. Been going through something and makeing this song helped me cope.

Knew it All Along - (prod. by M0nty Beats)

💔 A hauntingly beautiful ballad about the pain of holding on when love has already faded. Caught between longing and reality, this song captures the slow ache of knowing you need to leave—but not knowing how. With ethereal melodies and raw emotion, this is the soundtrack to the love you just can't quit.

🎶 Genre: Alternative Pop / Indie Ballad / Cinematic Pop
🔥 Mood: Melancholic, Heartfelt, Emotional
🎧 Sounds Like: Billie Eilish, Lana Del Rey, Olivia Rodrigo, Chelsea Cutler
💬 If this song hits home, let me know in the comments! Repost & share if you feel it too

Loving me was hurting you

"Rise From This" is a fearless declaration of strength, survival, and self-discovery. A song for anyone who's ever been silenced, held back, or made to feel small—this is the moment of breaking free. With haunting verses, a soaring chorus, and a message of power, this track is a battle cry for those who refuse to be defeated.

🎶 Genre: Alternative Pop / Cinematic Rock / Dark Pop
🔥 Mood: Powerful, Defiant, Inspiring
🎧 Sounds Like: Halsey, Florence + The Machine, Ruelle, PVRIS
💬 If this song speaks to you, let me know in the comments! Repost & share the strength.

Rise from this

It's Complicated Mix (AFR💔BEATS Edition)

Lyrics:
chorus:
i been in love
for so long
lately
i been feelin alone

verse: 
i remember back in school
all i had for you was love
but yo parents hated me
2 years later hit u up

girl been racin through my mind
lowky felt like this a sign
aint been talkin for a minute
now she bangin on my line

i jus barely made it home
called me when u went to eat
we was talkin on the phone
until i slowly fell asleep

tried to text u in the morning
seen tha bubbles turnin green
felt my heart drop to my stomach
didn't think that u would leave

chorus:
i been in love
for so long
lately
i been feelin alone
(x2)

Leaving

Leaving (prod. by ayomercy!)

Copyright © Dank Stankum 2025 All Rights Reserved

🌊💔 "Tides" is a deeply personal acoustic folk-pop ballad that captures the quiet ache of trying to move on while the past keeps pulling you back. With rolling piano melodies and delicate acoustic guitar, the song unfolds through small, intimate moments—an old sweater left on a chair, burnt toast in the kitchen, a song on the radio that still echoes like a ghost.

The lyrics feel like late-night thoughts, reflecting on love that lingers in the everyday, refusing to fade. Each verse paints a picture of memories tucked into the corners of life, where familiar places and forgotten notes still carry the weight of someone who’s gone. The chorus swells with emotion, mirroring the push and pull of trying to move forward while the past refuses to let go.

Perfect for fans of introspective, melancholic folk-pop, "Tides" is a song for those nights when you're caught between letting go and holding on. Whether you've been there or just love music that tells a raw, human story, this track is a poignant companion for long drives, rainy afternoons, and quiet moments of reflection. 🌙🎶

Add this to your playlist if you love deeply emotional, personal songwriting that stays with you long after the last note fades. ✨

[Verse 1]
I left your old sweater on the back of a chair
Meant to throw it out, but I just leave it there
The coffee shop on Main still calls out our names
Every time I pass, I swear nothin’ has changed

Your side of the bed is colder than most
I sleep on the edge, like you’re still close
Opened a book, found a note you left inside
Didn’t read it, just folded it tight

[Chorus]
The tides of yesterday keep rollin’ in slow
They pull at my feet, they don’t let me go
I tell myself I’ll swim, I tell myself I’ll stay
But I keep getting lost in the tides of yesterday

[Verse 2]
The kitchen still smells like late-night toast
Burnt at the edges, butter too close
Used to sit cross-legged, talkin’ 'til dawn
Now I let the radio play your favorite song

I quit checkin’ my phone when I wake up late
Ain’t no messages, just an empty space
Your laugh is still stuck in the back of my mind
Like a song that won’t fade, no matter the time

[Chorus]
The tides of yesterday keep rollin’ in slow
They pull at my feet, they don’t let me go
I tell myself I’ll swim, I tell myself I’ll stay
But I keep getting lost in the tides of yesterday

[Bridge]
The past don’t drown, it just floats near the shore
No matter how far, it still wants more
I pack up my bags, but I never leave
Just walk in circles, chasing some peace

[Outro]
Left your old sweater on the back of a chair
Meant to throw it out, but I just leave it there

Tides

Letter To My Past

bleed

■ Song Title: Can't Understand Your Heart (너의 마음을 이해할 수 없어)
■ Style of Music: male vocalist, k-pop, pop, contemporary r&b, love, romantic, passionate, electropop, dance-pop, pop rap, anthemic, rhythmic, boastful

Can't Understand Your Heart (너의 마음을 이해할 수 없어)

Meine allererste Demo, viel Spaß (Stimme ist selbst mit stock plugins gemixt und ich hab keine Ahnung davon)

100 FARBEN (DEMO) (prod. purc)

waitn around / Proximity LUV

Touch Ground

VAIINKRYOL - REMINISCE TAPE INTERLUDE [ PROD BY VAIINKRYOL ]

Our debut single “tell her I said hi,” explores the fear of never having reached your full potential and, in turn, wasting the life that came with it. You should give it a listen or something dude.

Easter egg :33 WE LOVE YOU

Hugs and Kisses, 
~Ringing Still

tell her i said hi

Samples feat. in songs by

Lil Baby
Sleepy Hallow
Jay Gwuapo
Jeezy
Blac Youngsta
Shad Da God
Yxng Bane
D-Block Europe
Trebla
Black Prez

Dank Stankum, at the forefront of musical innovation, is revolutionizing the way music is created both now and in the future. As a creative writer-producer, his influence spans across video and music production, mastering a diverse spectrum of genres with an unwavering passion and a unique flair. His approach to music production blends cutting-edge technology with timeless storytelling, setting new benchmarks in the industry.

In today's rapidly evolving music scene, Dank is pioneering methods that integrate immersive audio technologies and interactive platforms, crafting experiences that transcend traditional listening. His forward-thinking strategies involve diving deep into the fusion of digital and analog techniques, ensuring his creations resonate with audiences on a global scale. Dank's studio has become a hub of innovation, where virtual reality concerts and holographic performances are becoming the norm, offering glimpses into the future of live music.

Looking ahead, Dank envisions a world where music creation is further democratized, allowing artists from every corner of the globe to collaborate in real-time, without the barriers of distance or language. He is deeply involved in developing platforms that enable this seamless integration, fostering a global community of creators who can share, innovate, and produce music that reflects a mosaic of cultures and influences.

Dank's trailblazing work is setting the stage for a new era of music production, where the focus is on expanding the creative potential of artists through innovative sound design, novel rhythms, and unique collaborations. This approach is crafting a future where music is more personalized, accessible, and expressive than ever before.

Beyond his technical contributions, Dank is a visionary advocating for the role of music as a catalyst for change, inspiring a movement towards more sustainable practices within the industry. From eco-friendly tours to digital concerts that reduce carbon footprints, he is at the forefront of creating a more responsible music ecosystem.

In essence, Dank Stankum is not just creating music for the future; he is redefining the entire landscape of music production and consumption. His pioneering efforts are carving paths for upcoming generations, ensuring that the future of music is vibrant, inclusive, and boundlessly creative.

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RECORDING ARTIST / PRODUCER
EXPERIMENTAL / ELECTRONIC

Joya, born Jodie Chan, is a singer-songwriter whose favorite instrument is her voice. 

Born and bred in Hong Kong to a family of music aficionados, she acquired a taste for performing young at the age of 9 and continued through college, where she joined Northwestern University’s only East Asian a cappella group Treblemakers.

Her songs feature relaxing rhythms and luxurious melodies, potently weaving poignant yet supple vocals over a stripped-back tapestry of acoustic guitar and longing piano, with stirring refrains evocative of Broadway ballads and glorious praise songs. 



Her music might remind listeners of a female Ben Platt but is in a genre of her own - weaving timeless influences like Carole King, Disney, and Broadway ballads. 



Joya's ideal way of connecting with people is by sharing her music with them. Her lyrics are real stories about real people, with elements of herself braided in, serving up “a different kind of love song for a different kind of love,” as she writes in her fervent ballad Raindrops on Roses.

Jodie openly identifies as “Christian, queer, and a number of many other things, but most importantly - not one thing”. Her music is an extension of her own beliefs in the importance of inclusion, diversity, and the difficult conversations that move us in that direction.

DJ Nimz, is Charlotte based international DJ with roots in Lagos, Nigeria and a vibrant mix of living stints in 6 major cities across the U.S which have all honed his love for music and entertaining as well as shaped his eclectic music taste. He has been connecting with diverse audiences through DJing professionally since 2016 and this informs his DJ style of blending genres like Hip Hop, RnB, Afrobeats, Amapiano, Pop, Top 40, Country and more to create unique and personalized experiences that have energized over 400 events.

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