The Playmaker

Prod. and Composed By xJ-Will

Lyrics and Narration by Jessica Ayala

This song is a summation of the life of a doer, always battling self-doubt yet to keep humble at the same time. To have the courage to take risks, and believe in oneself when sometimes your closest friends and family do not. xJ-Will is short for JOSH-WILL-GET-IT-DONE. “Fear” personifies the ambition, and self-drive to accomplish goals despite the circumstances life throws at you on a regular basis. Let’s get out there and declare we are not afraid of our full potential.


Fear Feat: Jessica Ayala

Prod. and Composed by: xJ-Will

Lyrics by: Kidd Dwyer

Composed while listening to phone voice recordings of an incredibly talented songwriter and lyricist, while dealing with an imminent break up driving away in the rain, the emotions in this song catch the subtle nuances of drake and jhene aiko type music. Misha Roberts’ sound (from San Antonio Texas) paves her own frequency lane on this “Leaving Tonight” with her lush heart string pulling tone and powerful ad libs. 


Leaving Tonight Feat: Misha Roberts

Prod. and Composed by xJ-Will

Hook Lyrics by: Lindsey Alderman

Having a “day one” supporter to share your success with is almost a necessity in life. Relationships and Loyalty are key. The southern trap influence is definitely to show the “through thick and thin” mentality that is needed to get through tough times together. This was actually the first finished song on the album, but because of the constant intake of knowledge from the novice producer, it was decided to go through the mixing and mastering process again to raise the quality level to industry standards.

Im On Your Side feat: Lindsey Alderman

Prod. by Derick Cunigan and xJ-Will

Composition and Lyrics by Derick Cunigan

The newest song on the album, written and mostly produced by Derick Cunigan. A veteran with Shades of Jade with their last Single/Music Video entitled “That One” Derick’s amazing songwriting talents and voice are a force to be reckoned with and is a pillar in the Kansas City Local R&B scene with his group Soul Revival. 

Key To My Heart Feat: DerickPierre

Prod. by xJ-Will and DCPLX

Composition and Lyrics by: xJ-Will

This fusion of R&B, Trap, EDM, and Jazz is almost the summation of all of the recent listening influences of xJ-Will flowing under Lee Langston’s vocals as an undercurrent. As one of the top professional male vocalists in the region, Lee Langston was the finishing stroke to the canvas of The Playmaker. This song was the inspiration to actually start the EP in the spring of 2015 and is only fitting to make this banger the last track on the album. 

Picture Perfect feat: Lee Langston

Up and coming music producer from St Louis. Selling Beats, Collaborating with other artists.