Please don't belittle me if you can't remember my name
I've probably forgotten yours, so we're both to blame
And that's fine, forgetfulness increases with age
But so should respect for one another, don't be dismayed

It's ok, just admit it to my face you forgot
Don't back-pedal by guessing what it is not
I won't be livid, we're all just fish in a pond
But if you can't reel in my name, it definitely isn't "boss"

Look, some people put the "pro" in pronouns
And "boss" is the opposite of making the merry-go-around
Meetings impersonal are a virtual step down
Treating your peers like they elected to be let down

With a flex of the chest, dick semi-erect
It's those with little to no intellect and a tattooed neck
Greetings so indirect that they're demeaning at best
It's this downright disrespect which I cannot accept

I don't know if it's tradition or you're establishing position
But "boss" connotations make me feel like trash in the kitchen
Perhaps its a way to for you to mock or manipulate
But approaching others in this way is just a bad decision

This ironic hyperbole is surrounded by uncertainty
And when that's how you refer as me, it curtains on courtesy
I'm a person, not some object in your periphery
It's about time you changed up your delivery

Who's the Boss? Not me, when that's what you call me
Who's the Boss? You are, when that's what you call me
Who's the Boss? Both of us any given moment, neither are in charge
Who's the Boss? Well that's me, but only if you spell it B-A-W-S-E

It's not like being called "boss" is innately debilitating
It simply comes across as vaguely humiliating
You may consider it a sign of respect
But when the intonation's off, I wonder what you're insinuating

Weighing pro's and cons of circumstance's extenuating
Simulating you're in charge simply isn't stimulating
Don't even get me started on "chief", discriminating
It's mistakes like these I wish you'd discontinue making

Other nomenclatures wont make you seem like a hater
Say "What's up, player!" and we'll totally meet up later
Try "What's happening, my dawg!" and I'll react with applause
But if you tack on "boss", its time to meet your maker

Who's the Boss? Not me, when that's what you call me
Who's the Boss? You are, when that's what you call me
Who's the Boss? Both of us any given moment, neither are in charge
Who's the Boss? Well that's me, but only if you spell it B-A-W-S-E

At first I was elated thinking you'd make it in this round
You'd greet me by my first name, then we'd pop some Chrystal
But the way that you played it has me clenching my fist now
Coming off so abrasive I hate it, I'm so pissed now

This monster you created is creating a list now
Of dirt bags so jaded who'll never get a fist pound
You missed out, I wish you'd get the (bleep) out of this town
For now, I'm walking away from this clown

Who's the Boss? Not me, when that's what you call me
Who's the Boss? You are, when that's what you call me
Who's the Boss? Both of us any given moment, neither are in charge
Who's the Boss? Well that's me, but only if you spell it B-A-W-S-E

Who's The Boss?

A funny, happy intro jingle to lighten the mood during my work team's weekly service review / on-call handoff meetings (Docusign Organization Management)

Lyrics:
Welcome everyone
From the team that’s number one
A brand new week has come

Hope you’re ready to have some fun
From an insightful discussion
It’s the Weekly Service Review

We’ll take a holistic view
Investigate each clue
Let metrics lead us to
Improvement avenues

We’ll speak on what we had to do
From on call bugs that stacked the queue
To incidents that accrued 

If you’re up next, don’t be bummed
From failing regression runs
If you feel under the gun
We’ll help you when you're stunned

Keep a positive attitude
Don’t worry, it’s not just you
Our team’s got your back to see it through

So, welcome everyone
From the team that’s number one
To the Weekly Service Review

I said, welcome everyone
Welcome everyone
To the Weekly Service Review

Written, produced, recorded, mixed & mastered by Tim Stiles @timstilesmusic

Weekly Service Review

The Weekly Service Review

'Visceral Candy Feat. Tim Stiles': Transparent narratives of sleepless nights, hungry bellies, uncomfortable social situations, and bad habits while remaining thankful for others and trying to find one's place in this world encapsulate the creativity in this joint hip-hop album by Visceral Candy & Tim Stiles. 

Now available in both digital and limited edition vinyl, Visceral Candy's 'Feat. Tim Stiles' vacillates between neurotic self-consciousness and oblivious swagger. Seth Swift and Ian Hernandez (of Visceral Candy) move on from their last concept album about losing pets with a push/pull of morose poetry and frivolous bragging. 

Featured collaborator Tim Stiles (of Passion Party) leads the sense of gravitas on this record, riffing on uncomfortable dinner parties, the pharmaceutical industry, men who dress as clowns, and stuffing your [expletive] face. Local recording artist and producer Jay Battle (QREEPZ, Dead Rich, Gran Rapids) takes a leap in producing live instrumentation. 

Tim Stiles: "As far as for me as an artist, this album represents a break from my shell and an opportunity for me to express myself in ways that are more representative of me as a person compared to how I express my sense of humor with Passion Party. The opportunity to do so is all thanks to the talents of Seth, Jay, and Ian and their true appreciation and honest belief in what I write. Seth is the mastermind here and the catalyst of just about every song on the album, who came up with almost all of the beats and ideas--concepts that I was so inspired by--allowing me to write more within 8 months than I normally do in say, 3 years. Ian is the solidifying piece with his instrumentation, progression, and IMO the well-oiled machine of Visceral Candy itself. Jay? Well, Jay is the fucking wizard... I could go on and on.. In summary, with all of the partnership and nearly seamless way we've worked together, not against, is what has made this album a cohesive collaboration spanning genres and subject matter. It's most definitely a defining moment for me personally and I think a great leap for Visceral Candy as well." 

Ian Hernandez: "The album title identifies Tim Stiles' role as the "guide" of this album, if you will. The concept, as I've always thought of it, isn't meant to imply some monumental egotism on his part. Rather, as a piece of the Visceral Candy catalog,The last record centered on (Seth's dogs) Saxon, Savannah and Sterling. This record centers on Tim's interaction and presence with Seth, Jay and myself. The next record will center on the development of our 3-piece live set, and so on. It's a bold and ballsy statement on both our parts, and listening to the masters I feel a swell of nervous arrogance that (I feel) encapsulates our creative process at the Battlefield."

Miyagi's Trident (Seth's Revenge)

Cigarettes & Coffee

Until It Makes Nonsense

Coffee & Cigarettes

Plastic Sleep

Simpatico

Stuff My Face Off

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'Let It Be' Official Lyric Video: https://youtu.be/tHf4Z3rJr5w
'Let It Be' marks Trinity Richter's second time ever in a recording studio and our first collaboration. I'm blown away by how well she sings at such a young age and look forward to working with her on future projects. Ground-up production you'll hear is all thanks to the amazing, Jay Battle (Qreepz). Enjoy and please share!

Let It Be

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Independent hip-hop artist. Santa Cruz, CA.
Historically known as the main vocalist/rapper for satirical hip-hop band, Passion Party

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