I know where you are coming from on this one

@cozmo-jethro Ah thanks again Jed. I really thought artists on SC would relate to this track. Unfortunately as you can see, not much engagement with this song. 😕 Thanks so much for listening and commenting. I truly appreciate it. 🤗😘

Ce titre, produit par le Projet Musicus, est  réarrangé par moi dans le style combo-jazz-classique pour mon duo avec Marie-Christine Tremblay : MCDC.  Il met en vedette Tim Morgan au piano;  Olivier Mallette à la batterie;  François Moisan à la basse et moi à la guitare. Avec la très belle réalisation studio de Martin Larose du STUDIO SEPTENTRIO la pièce nous plonge dans une douce nostalgie propice aux Temps des Fêtes. Bonne écoute et Joyeux Noël!!

This track, produced by the Musicus Project, is rearranged by me in the combo-jazz-classical style for my duo with Marie-Christine Tremblay: MCDC.  It stars Tim Morgan on piano;  Olivier Mallette on drums;  François Moisan on bass and me on guitar. With the beautiful studio work by Martin Larose of STUDIO SEPTENTRIO the piece plunges us into a sweet nostalgia conducive to the Holidays. Happy listening and Merry Christmas!!

Père-Noël arrive ce soir

Ever meet someone who is over the top with seeking attention and not always in the healthiest way? That's what Flaunt is all about.

FLAUNT

"The Struggle is Real" is a raw, relatable anthem that delves into the frustrations and challenges of independent artists navigating SoundCloud's ever-changing landscape. With honest lyrics and an infectious beat, this hip-hop track captures the emotional highs and lows of striving for recognition in a crowded digital space. From algorithmic uncertainty to self-doubt, the song's narrative resonates with anyone who's faced similar struggles. Yet, its message of resilience and determination inspires listeners to keep pushing forward. Authentic, heartfelt, and energetic, "The Struggle is Real" is a testament to the enduring spirit of creatives refusing to give up on their dreams.


LYRICS:

[Intro]
Yo, listen up, let me share my tale,
About the grind on SoundCloud, where the struggle prevails,
Tryna make a name, but it's hard to gain,
In a sea of artists, it's easy to remain.

[Verse 1]
Upload after upload, but the plays ain't right,
Algorithms changing, day and night,
Tryna reach the top, but it's slipping away,
N oomments or likes, the engagement's gray.

I'm chasing clout, but it's hard to claim,
My voice is drowned, in this digital game,
Thousands of tracks, but mine's getting lost,
The struggle is real, no matter the cost.

[Chorus]
The struggle is real, on SoundCloud streets,
Tryna get noticed, but it's hard to compete,
Thousands of tracks, but mine's getting lost,
The struggle is real, no matter the cost.

The struggle is real, no matter the cost.

[Verse 2]
Promotion's key, but it's hard to afford,
Reachin' out to influencers, but they ignore,
Collaborations, but the chemistry's off,
Tryna find my sound, but it's hard to cough.

I'm tryna stand out, but it's hard to shine,
My music's fire, but it's hard to align,
With the right ears, with the right vibe,
The struggle is real, it's hard to thrive.

[Chorus]
The struggle is real, on SoundCloud streets,
Tryna get noticed, but it's hard to compete,
Thousands of tracks, but mine's getting lost,
The struggle is real, no matter the cost.

[Verse 3]
Networkin', engage, repeat the cycle,
But the visibility's low, it's hard to smile,
Frustration mounts, feelin' like a fail,
Questionin' my craft, maybe I should bail?

I'm tryna stay true, to my art and soul,
But the numbers game, is takin' its toll,
Tryna balance, creativity and fame,
The struggle is real, it's a never-endin' game.

[Chorus]
The struggle is real, on SoundCloud streets,
Tryna get noticed, but it's hard to compete,
Thousands of tracks, but mine's getting lost,
The struggle is real, no matter the cost.

[Bridge]
But I won't give up, no way, no how,
Gonna keep pushin', makin' moves, somehow,
Gonna find my niche, my sound, my style,
Gonna make it happen, all the while.

[Verse 4]
I see the success, of others on the rise,
And I wonder why, it's hard to realize,
That everyone's grind, is different and unique,
And my time will come, if I just keep.

[Chorus]
The struggle is real, on SoundCloud streets,
Tryna get noticed, but it's hard to compete,
Thousands of tracks, but mine's getting lost,
The struggle is real, no matter the cost.

[Outro]
The struggle is real, but I won't quit,
Gonna rise above, no matter the hit,
SoundCloud, I'm comin' for the top,
The struggle is real, but my grind won't stop.

The Struggle is Real (Version1)

Maybe I’m the Fire is about embracing every wild, imperfect, and beautiful part of who you are — the spark, the storm, the madness, and the magic. It’s that moment you stop apologizing for being “too much” and start realizing that your fire is exactly what lights up the world around you. It’s confidence born from chaos, passion forged through pain, and power that can’t be dimmed.


LYRICS:

[Verse 1]
I dance through chaos wearing boots and glitter
Laughing while the world calls me a quitter
Yeah, I broke a few hearts just to see if they’d heal
But I never faked a thing I didn’t feel

[Pre-Chorus]
You said I’m wild like a warning light
But maybe you like that spark at night

[Chorus]
Maybe I’m the fire you can’t control
Burning through the rules you wrote in stone
You call it crazy — I call it soul
I’m not the storm, I’m the thunder’s goal
Maybe I’m the fire you can’t control

[Verse 2]
I’ve danced on thin ice, cracked it just for fun
Sang confessions to the morning sun
You say I drive too fast, don’t look both ways
But baby, I’m still here — must be grace or haze

[Pre-Chorus]
You said I’m wild like a warning light
But maybe you like that spark at night

[Chorus]
Maybe I’m the fire you can’t control
Burning through the rules you wrote in stone
You call it crazy — I call it soul
I’m not the storm, I’m the thunder’s goal
Maybe I’m the fire you can’t control

[Verse 3]
You found me barefoot in the pouring rain
Laughing at the lightning, screaming my name
You said I scare you — maybe that’s true
But you can’t look away when I’m burning through

[Bridge]
You wanted safe — I brought the flame
You said I’m trouble — I’ll take the blame
You wanted calm — I made it roar
Now you’re knocking on my fireproof door

[Chorus]
Maybe I’m the fire you can’t control
Burning through the rules you wrote in stone
You call it crazy — I call it soul
I’m not the storm, I’m the thunder’s goal
Maybe I’m the fire you can’t control

[Chorus – Final Lift]
Maybe I’m the fire, maybe I’m the cure
Maybe I’m the reason you’re not sure
You call it chaos — I call it more
‘Cause baby, you keep coming back for more

[Outro]
So turn out the light, don’t try to save me
If I’m insane, at least it’s blazing
You may be right — but I’m still shining
Maybe I’m the fire you keep finding



Maybe I’m the Fire

Third track in a suite of tracks inspired by a walk along a wooded river bank in the summer close to where I live. This track describes where the river flows out of a becalmed area through a series of tumbling rapids before continuing through calmer waters. Enjoy. CD

The Rapids

Follow @dweldnik & @bellatrix_rafnar
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Stream/Download : https://lewdfam.fanlink.tv/relationship-esoteric
⚡ Relationship - Esoteric on RE chart : i.imgur.com/HBHENR0.png #3 ⚡

[Dweldnik]
Today I made new language
While you bitch making sandvich
Past old days I cum on your face
You start to learning Whitespace
You writing code but don't see it
This not obfuscated I mean it
Your favourite keyboard buttons are Tab and Space
You understanding Whitespace

[Bellatrix]
I write to you an email to your job
I want to tell you honey you are suck
You reading my message by thinking what the fuck
You reading now Brainfuck
[Dweldnik] In the kitchen do you got what you ate
This is not ASCII chars this is UTF 8
Two plus two minus one bracket and dot
Good luck dear with brainfuck

Relationship - Esoteric

Only up
Lonely? Yup!
We walk alone
And pony up
The horsepower
We’re worth hours
Or days of your listening ways
We go only up
Into the last days…

This game is padlocked
But it’s a bad lock
Which I broke 
with my mad bops
Pop drops
Explode like pop rocks
Or mentos and coke
Want all the smoke?
Buttholes are closed
And clenched
When I walk into the room
Pussies are drenched
Wussies are wrenched
And screwed
Not chopped
This is hip hop
And I’ll cryp walk
In gym socks
Before I’ll ever
Give up

[pop]
[guitar]
[female]
Only up
Lonely? Yup!
We walk alone
And pony up
The horsepower
We’re worth hours
Or days of your listening ways
We go only up
Into the last days…

[rap]
[fast]

Split the seas
Then spun the two sides 
Like I was a Vietnamese 
DJ MC that sampled 
The police and got stung
Like a bee
Im in the journey 
To the top of the pops
And I’m soon to be 
A human beings
Best friend  
Besides pussy 
Oh why do I 
mention
These looney tense
Dimensions
Mooning for impressions 
On X and Ig 
Had sex with Heidi
Klum she’s some 
Poon plus she’s dumb
Umm I mean hey girl hit me up
Because I want to stitch you up
With my prick 
But yea I’m a dick 
A shave the hair off my pigs
To keep them well behaved 
Hegentic and afraid
Of me heehee 
I’m pretty wackiiiiiii
With flow like a fat gaiiiiiiii
Has rolls yea I’m that guy
My poles getting jacked I
Can’t complain  
Ran a train 
On all your relatives 
My problems executive
Functioning I’m really into 
Mumbling and blabbering
But reign it in to nab you kid
Take a stab at it
Like it’s bad fabric 
I’m a mad tantric 
Manhattened 
Man, n**,
I can’t live
I hardly
Can manage 
Sometimes
Without music
Because music
Undoes damage 
From havoc
Of daily life,
Traffic
Marital strife
Acid
Always being flaccid 
Flow is elastic 
Soldier of plastic 
Mold in bowl 
Yea I grow 
Like a soul 
Yikes I’m old 
But in bold 
And will take
You and the universe
To your toes.

[pop]
[guitar]
Only up
Lonely? Yup!
We walk alone
And pony up
The horsepower
We’re worth hours
Or days of your listening ways
We go only up
Into the last days…

Only Up! Ft. Gina Da Lesbian

This one lives in that charged space between laughter and fire.
Where desire feels sacred, mischief feels holy,
and connection doesn’t need permission.

A song about spark...the kind that ignites, teases,
and keeps burning long after the lights go out.

My Spark God

Carpe Diem (Either Way)

Red Earth

Jeremy MacRae - Guitar & Vocals
Paul Portillo - Bass
Andonimus Hiltner - Keys
Erick Bell - Drums
Michael Jonson - Saxophone
Shannon Curtis - Backing Vocals
Jamie Hill - Bells

Mixed by - Paul Portillo (AV Soundworks)
Mastered by - Jamie Hill (Department of Energy Management)

Christmastime, My Favorite Time

***IMPORTANT PLEASE READ***
Hey everyone, I hope you’ll take a moment to read this. Our dear friend @DJShAnkAri in France is fighting to save her home after being the victim of a devastating construction scam — and now a bank error that threatens to leave her, her two sons, and her three cats homeless. 💔

She finally found a lawyer who can save her case, but she has to raise the fees quickly. This is her last chance for justice.

If you can help — even a little — it would mean the world. And if you can’t donate, sharing the link helps more than you know. 💜🙏

GoFundMe:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-save-shankaris-homeone-last-chance-for-justice

Thank you to anyone who takes the time to read or support. It truly matters. 🫶


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. ❤️





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