A melancholic drum and bass journey through daily struggle and resilience. Hera captures the weight of city life—the grind, the bills, the fading dreams—while refusing to give up. Liquid beats meet raw emotion as streetlights flicker and hope wavers but never fully dies. For everyone riding that same old bus, fighting that same old fight.

Same Old Road

Steez76D - Fishbowl Ft. R3AL
Produced by Hippy Jack
Mixed by Steez76D

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“Fishbowl” by Steez76D featuring R3AL is a raw, introspective grind anthem that dives into the struggles of chasing success while battling your own mind. Steez76D leads with the hooks and bridges, reflecting on late-night isolation, relentless hustle, and the weight of loyalty and loss, while R3AL delivers a powerful verse about rising from struggle and staying focused. Together, they paint a vivid picture of ambition, mental battles, and the drive to keep winning no matter the cost.
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R3AL
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Lyrics:
(Intro)
I just party on my own 
Smoke when I’m alone
Drink when I’m at home 
Hit the studio and zone 

I just party on my own 
Smoke when I’m alone
Drink when I’m at home 
Hit the studio and zone 
I just need to take break
So I’m turning off my phone 
I was somewhere at the bottom 
Of this fishbowl 

(Bridge)
Really on this sh*t
Really bout the grind
Really bout that make this bag
Really bout that time
Really bout that sh*t
Really takes some time
Really bout to get what’s mine 
Really bout that time 

(Chorus)
I cannot run from this again
These thoughts been going through my head
I know it’s hard to catch a break 
Some things are better left unsaid
That’s why I’m grinding everyday 
I need to pay off all these debts
So tired of drowning in these waves
I need to stay up out my head 

(Verse1 - R3AL)

Now I’m drowning in my head 
Thinking bout my dead friend
I’m trying to make it out 
But I’m far from the end 
My crazy lifestyle 
Like where should I begin
I spent too many summers broke going all in 
The day will come and see I did it to win 
Now I’m walking through the bank with a big ole grin
The same circle that I knew as a kid
But no-one around me to see what I did 
On a three story house with a ocean view 
Not too many make it just a chosen few
I made it to the top 
But still feeling blue 
I stayed loyal to this game
Yeah, I did it for you 
Still betrayed but I’m thuggin it through 
I cut em off no more fu*kin with you 
I’ll stick to the script 
And I’m stacking up loot 
Dead Aim for the stars 
Every time that I shoot yeah 
Now take a pause don’t get lost 
Real men don’t run so who am I to take off 
I pay the cost to be a boss 
On a mission to win 
Yeah now watch it take off 

(Chorus)
I cannot run from this again
These thoughts been going through my head
I know it’s hard to catch a break 
Some things are better left unsaid
That’s why I’m grinding everyday 
I need to pay off all these debts
So tired of drowning in these waves
I need to stay up out my head

Fishbowl Ft. R3AL

I struggle with schizophrenia and music has been my only art to express myself. I wrote this song in the name of the struggles I go through and to think positive about my life, that I can make it to a better place with the right motives and right thinking. This song was written by me to lift me up and make moves for myself.

Good Life B MUZIC

This song was written to explain my struggle with schizophrenia and the things that are on my mind at the moment. It tells how I am thankful for being still alive and still be able to get my life in order. I've had a long hard life dealing with the mind and I express that on this song.

Another Day B MUZIC

The celestial duet is shattered. 'Dull and Demanding' is the sound of the 'mechanical' world re-asserting its control. A heavy, on-grid, relentless beat—the 'machine'—takes over, interrupting the 'awakening' of the previous track. The Cello and Kalimba are no longer soaring; they are 'caged,' their melodies stuck in repetitive, 'oppressed' loops. This is the 'weight' of the present, a 'fight' where the emotional self (the Cello) must 'persist' and push back against the "dull and demanding" loop.

Dull and Demanding

Tell Em' T - Sold Not Told

A thunderous, cinematic Christian rock anthem built on pounding guitars, soaring vocals, and an urgent call to rise from the darkness. Break the Chains captures the tension between rebellion and redemption—where shadows whisper lies, hope flickers like neon, and weary hearts search for something real.

Layered with symphonic intensity and gritty, driving riffs, the track pushes forward with the raw emotion of spiritual battle and the unstoppable force of God’s pursuit. Each verse climbs from chaos to clarity, echoing the moment when light slices through the storm and chains finally break.

Bold, aggressive, and unapologetically uplifting, this song is a rallying cry for anyone fighting through doubt, struggle, or despair. When the last trumpet calls and the sky splits with His return, the truth still stands firm:
God is calling. His love is real. And He’s reaching for you.

If you’re drawn to powerful rock worship with cinematic punch and a message that hits the soul, this one’s for you.

John 8:32
“Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

Jeremiah 31:3
“I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.”

Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

Ephesians 5:14
“Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”

1 John 1:5–7
God is light, exposing darkness and calling us into truth.

Romans 6:23
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Revelation 1:7
“Look, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him…”

1 Thessalonians 4:16–17
The trumpet call of God and the return of Christ.

2 Corinthians 6:2
“Now is the day of salvation.”

Revelation 3:20
“Behold, I stand at the door and knock…”

Psalm 147:3
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”

Break the Chains

LAST RIDE

“Darkness That Has Never Left” chronicles a path from isolation and rebellion to addiction. It reflects on guilt, recovery, and professional renewal, highlighting enduring inner struggles and the quest for peace.

Darkness That Has Never Left

Presenting "Heart Like Yours," the 10-track debut album from Set Apart.

This is not your parents' worship music.

"Heart Like Yours" redefines modern Christian pop, blending the high-energy harmonies and infectious hooks of classic 90s/00s boy bands (think NSYNC and Backstreet Boys) with a crisp, 2025 synth-pop sound.

This album is the soundtrack for a new generation of believers (ages 18-30) navigating the complexities of faith, dating, and purpose in the modern world.

From the upbeat, synth-driven title track "Heart Like Yours"—a modern anthem about praying for a partner who shares your faith—to the relatable acoustic story of "Coffee Shop Prayer," the album tackles the real-life questions of young Christians. Tracks like "Sunday Morning / Saturday Night" and "FOMO" dive honestly into the struggle of living a life that is "set apart" in a world of compromise, while dance bangers like "Next Chapter" and "Different By Design" celebrate the journey.

Ultimately, "Heart Like Yours" is an upbeat, honest, and high-energy declaration that brings the listener back to their "First Love"—Jesus.

A project by Chris Manning.

Sunday Morning, Saturday Night

Crafted for the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ.

I walked through loss and found my way back, learning along the path of grief, resilience, and recovery.

I found a hobby in making music. I love to produce instrumentals and write raps and record them. Music is something I love to make and I try my best to make it sound good to the best of my ability. Hope that you will enjoy the instrumentals and rap songs that I post and I thank you for any comments that you may post onto my instrumentals or songs. Making music is my leisure and fun time. It gives me something creative to do and gives me a sense of accomplishment. To hear the results of my projects are my prizes and enjoyment.

Most of my music centers on Jesus Christ and God’s amazing grace. I primarily write in the Country Christian style, but every now and then I like to branch out when the mood strikes. You might hear touches of alternative Christian rock (I did grow up in the ’60s and ’70s), contemporary gospel, or even a hint of bluegrass gospel along the way. From time to time, I also step outside faith-based music into modern bluegrass or country.

One of my current projects is an album inspired by poems I wrote to my wife while she was deployed during Desert Storm in 1991. After all these years, I’m finally adapting them into songs — a project that’s been close to my heart for decades.

I was fortunate to play bass and sometimes piano in my late teens and early twenties for a country gospel group known as The Gospel Crusaders. We performed primarily at churches across Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Then life happened, and I stepped away from performing for almost 50 years. During this time, I started focusing more on writing lyrics and music. In 2017, I picked up my mandolin and joined God’s Country in Largo, Florida. The group disbanded in 2023 when several members moved out of state, but we’re planning a reunion performance in 2026.

Even when I venture beyond my main focus of sharing the gospel through song, I strive to keep my lyrics honest, heartfelt, and sometimes just plain fun. Believe it or not, I’m not in this to make money — I write as an outlet to share the stories and experiences of life over the past 70 years. I write the lyrics for most of my songs, though I’ve been blessed to collaborate with a few talented friends along the way.

I use Studio One to produce my music and have built a large library of loops over the years. Some vocals are mine; others are performed by friends. And yes, I also use AI-generated voices or enhancements to vocals when needed.  I am in my 7th decade on earth and my voice doesn’t have the range it once had, plus I don’t have immediate access to female vocalists.  There’s a lot of debate about AI in music, but for me, the goal has never changed — to spread God’s love and joy. Technology is simply a tool, much like the studio innovations that have shaped music for the past fifty years.

In today’s music, many well-known and touring artists now use pre-recorded tracks and digital stems during live concerts to fill out harmonies, recreate orchestral parts, or trigger sound effects — it’s all part of modern performance. Whether it’s a backing track on stage or an AI vocal line in the studio, the heart behind the music still matters most.

I don’t believe AI will ever replace real musicians, but those who learn to embrace it and use it to enhance their craft will continue to flourish in the music industry.

I play bass, trumpet, guitar, piano, mandolin, and I’m currently working to get up to speed on the fiddle. You may not agree with my take on AI, and that’s okay. My purpose isn’t profit — it’s to share the message of God’s love through whatever tools I have, whether that’s a guitar, a loop, or an algorithm that helps me clean up a mix.

As W. Edwards Deming once said,
“It is not necessary to change. Survival is not mandatory.”

Technology will keep evolving, and so will we. My greatest hope is that one of these songs touches someone’s heart or makes a difference in their life. If God can use even one of them to do that, then I’ve accomplished what I set out to do.

God bless you all.

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