red-summer:don’t-sleep-fred’s-story.mp3

Growth past damage without erasing the scars.

Bus yard fights. Mother's chaos—loved loud and wrong. VA psychiatric abuse, medications that caused pain they said would heal. Shelter in Revere. Each square on the board a different coordinate: some black, some white, pattern emerging across the whole.

Not redemption narrative. Pattern recognition. The checkered past isn't what you overcome—it's the foundation showing you where the cracks are so you know where to reinforce. Every mistake mapped. Every survival choice documented. The board itself becomes navigable.

Emo-trap coordinates: 105 BPM contemplative, E minor, acoustic guitar fingerpicking meets 808 foundation, vocals vulnerable but not broken, production balances organic warmth with electronic precision. Star Shopping lineage—vulnerability as authenticity, not performance.

Thread theory encoded: Every square connects to adjacent squares. Isolation is impossible—even damage has pattern. The checkered board shows where you've been determines where you can go.

For everyone told to "move on" who knows the past isn't behind you—it's underneath you. The foundation you're standing on. Bus yard survival skills that still serve. Patterns you learned to recognize before they could recognize you.

Checkered doesn't mean broken. It means mapped.

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SACS XD
Thread producer. Manifold navigator.
Emo-trap from coordinates nobody mapped yet.

Checkered

Signal Over Noise is a declaration of focus in a world addicted to distraction. It’s about choosing clarity when everything competes for attention, cutting through hype, outrage, and empty volume to get to what actually matters.

The song carries a controlled intensity—measured, deliberate, and grounded. Instead of chasing loud moments, it builds weight through precision. Every bar reinforces the idea that truth doesn’t need amplification, just space. The confidence comes from knowing the difference between information and interference.

Signal Over Noise speaks to builders, thinkers, and anyone tired of mistaking popularity for substance. It’s a reminder that real progress comes from filtering relentlessly, acting intentionally, and letting results speak louder than the crowd.

SIGNAL OVER NOISE

PROPAGANDA

Survivalist [Prod. OnGaud & Scratched by Pascal Casimir]

Mokontroll (Prod. SaveMe)

Eavesdrop

Jumping (Ft Witchitaw Slim)Prod Yondo

Time To Kill (prod. by Troy Davis)

TECK-ZILLA & PSALMURAI

ENTER THE DOUBLE DRAGON
‘Enter The Double Dragon’ is a 3 track EP by Nigerian veteran emcee/videographer Psalmurai (of the Kalifate fame) and producer/DJ Teck-Zilla (of Str8Buttah). Produced in its entirety by Teck-Zilla, the short body of work is a testament to Psalmurai’s katana sharp lyricism and smooth delivery over cinematic soundscapes peppered with soundbites from classic run-run shaw kung-fu flicks.
The EP starts off with the anthemic “God Level” that aims to explain Psalmurai’s status as a top tier lyricist. Devoid of any hooks or gimmicks, Psalmurai proclaims the duo’s God Level status with detailed effort and layered meanings.
The follow-up track “Soul Calibre” is a solemn but head-nodding cut that sees Psalmurai in his element once again. He takes back emcees to the task and challenges the status quo. On this one, Dj Teck-Zilla cuts in a number of classic hip-hop lines on the hook.
The final cut “Samurai Dreams” closes the project out on a triumphant note. Over a sublime backdrop, Psalmurai stands his ground and questions the individuals who lack the proper work ethic to achieve their goals.
The 3 track body of work will be followed by carefully shot videos that add an extra layer of meaning to the project. All the videos were shot by The Myth and Psalmurai. Psalmurai also edited and animated the videos.

Psalmurai: is a Lagos based emcee who started his career as a member of 2 distinct Nigerian hip-hop groups, The Kalifate, and Nuff Noize. He is also an in-demand videographer/animator/illustrator and has contributed to independent comic book publishers in Lagos, Nigeria.
Teck-Zilla: is the globe-trotting producer/dj who has worked with a plethora of acts around the globe. He is also a blogger who writes for the UK based blog Thewordisbond, Weekly Rap Gods and others. He recently kicked off his own podcast No Shakes No Worries.

Tracklist
1 God Level
2 Soul Calibre
3 Samurai Dreams

Read lyrics here: https://genius.com/albums/Psalmurai-and-teck-zilla/Enter-the-double-dragon
Teck-Zilla: 
https://twitter.com/TeckZilla108 // 
https://www.instagram.com/teckzilla108 // 
https://soundcloud.com/teck-zilla //
https://www.facebook.com/Teckzilla

Psalmurai:  
https://twitter.com/thepsalmurai // 
https://www.instagram.com/psalmurai // 
https://soundcloud.com/psalmurai // 
https://www.facebook.com/psalmurai

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