[FEED AT DARK]

" Its a proclamation. "Bleeding Tree" the song is how we are all trees and me wanting to see more of us living in more fertile soils. Im tired of seeing people get chopped down. Tired of seeing that, lets put more trees in the breeze instead, I mean that figuratively and literally. But yea, Its a song out of frustration with the system and how its been strategically crafted to make it easier for certain groups of people to fail. Just hella corruption around us. Plant the seeds and foster growth. Bleeding Tree is a concept that can mean either life or death depending how you learn about it. There's a story by James Hurst called "The Scarlet Ibis" where it represents both. Theres an actual tree in Africa called the Kiaat or Bloodwood Tree that leaks red sap when its cut or the bark is bruised. This sap leaks, hardens on itself and "heals" the incision the same way our body does with scabs. There are spiritual meanings people attribute to this tree as well but thats for another time. [...] "     - TheseDays.net interview 

BLEEDING TREE [prod. Shepard Hues, XVRHLDY]

XAV!ER HOLL!DAY was raised in Chicago and moved to Oak Park IL. He’s been featured in outlets such as XXL, Lyrical Lemonade, Pigeons and Planes, Pitchfork, Complex, Chicago Reader and countless others. He is an electrifying performance to behold with a style ranging from calm thought provoking lyrics to hi-octane rage, he aims to reach and spark his listeners. This range can be seen with a wide list of collaborators such as Mick Jenkins , Noname , Saba, Twista , Trapo Pete Rock, and several other innovative artists that can be discovered by scanning his high-voltage catalogue. Xavier Holliday’s musical influences include Jimi Hendrix, Gil Scott Heron, Andre 3000, Kendrick Lamar, Future, and Kurt Cobain. 
 
Quoted as saying “I’m a time traveling thrill seeker on a quest to kill my ego. My material is made to spark the fuses of peoples imagination and BOOM 💥 EMPOWER THEM! Like lightning or fireworks. I want to inspire more people to be the light in the dark. Don’t let your imagination die just because you’re not a little kid anymore. Those who still imagine, change the world.” 
 
Come along for the ride. Keep your imagination alive. 

Instagram @xavierholliday_

The email is always open Xvrhldymusic@gmail.com

BLEEDING TREE [prod. Shepard Hues, XVRHLDY]

XAVIER HOLLIDAY