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There’s more feeling than words these days. We spend so much time on language when most of my understanding comes from sitting in it rather than articulating it. Eventually i stumbled into expression and we get to the bars. Now-a-days there’s no way to tell where i’m headed until i’m there, willing to affirm. True enough, it’s never the whole story, sometimes its how i feel, other times its how i saw it, no matter how much thought i put into it there’s always something missing. You don’t know what you don’t know.

Still i’m present. Even through hunger & ignorance, i persevere. Very little room for failure but in my time i’ve learned to define it along side my success. Everyone i’ve surrounded myself with is a reflection of that. Now its time to project my truth.

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Thank you so much for your grace with me, i’m having the time of my life, really living in my purpose. The future is brighter than its ever been for us. 🤞🏾

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Everything I experience is for me, i made it happen, through intention and perspective. Everything great and less than. There’s accountably & responsibility that comes with whatever level of momentum you’ve built. The homies gifted me the most solid foundation, so we’re bout to stack this shit so high it breaks the ceiling.

Through this scene we’re experiencing a creative renaissance. I’m beginning to truly realize my version of success and I see the same effort in my peers.

Ofcourse there’s bad days, but how you handle the lows is where your characters shown. At this point I don’t know anything but perseverance in the face of adversity. Still practicing empathy, my actions and reactions are mine, it would be arrogant to think that I know best for anyone but myself.

Everyone has been so supportive, I can’t wait to share everything i’ve been working on. New TWL releases coming VERY soon ! 🤞🏾its crazy to think we’re a year in, I don’t do birthdays fr so I didn’t know how to celebrate the anniversary of the platform but i’m working on something special for the community.

As for myself, its high time I work on the name preceding me. I hope y’all see the passion I have through all I’m doing, but for those who may miss it, new GM dropping 3/11..

Love y’all fr, stay safe. ✌🏾🌎

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Learning loyalty comes with an equal amount of responsibility. It’s comforting knowing you’re solid, but the position you put yourself and your people in when your loyalty is tested is where the lesson lives. I try not to spend much time wondering about what could be or could’ve been, most of the time spent reflecting on my experiences is to refine the lessons in them, recently learning a lot about action and leadership. - learning when to ask for help is important, and knowing when to lend a hand or take it back even more so. leverage, value friendship, communication, community, compassion... • ATX this weekend and next.. tap in 🤞🏾 • New music soon, thinking another 2 pack would be good for the summer... • As always @twlsessions isn’t slowing down, big announcements soon... y’all stay safe, its cold outside 📸 : @jaredamoody 🐐 https://www.instagram.com/p/CPq5mkQp67F/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Energy concentrated through ambition, a standard set by the city and our peers, a handful of late nights, some elbow grease, and a hot mic.. If you're out the loop you may have missed the latest release... 214 To Your City A 5 song collaborative EP brought together under @twlsessions We wanted to bring a sound unique to us as individuals, together, and introduce it to not only the scene we're cultivating but the world looking at our efforts from the outside in. Spent months seeding these records in ears and got the help of some prominent contributors in the culture to help us... Through out the project you'll be guilded by the smooth words of @already.radio 's own @rodneyblu The intro was produced by phenom @lsks_finest We released a music video for the title track to accompany the EP - shot by @cratecody and through out the song you can hear the energy brought to 100 by @23cups The outro is elevated to its peak with the assistance of @yellowjones_ beautiful guitar and vocals. Get your playlist up to date and your weekend vibes right with the new release! 214 To You City BROUGHT TO YOU BY @twlsessions @capshun @psokwama @psointl https://www.instagram.com/p/CNvIlnsJ9WB/?igshid=1dqh33g3fo8kw

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It's non stop w us.. Inspiration is so fleeting, I can't help but laugh when I stumble out of it. Being able to explore different mediums helps, but there's moments where I exhale and wonder how all we're attempting to amalgamate even came to be. We day dreamt of the opportunities in front of us lol. This same heart belonged to a kid with no more than foresight and ambition. The circumstances we're in have made our haven an oasis and I think this further confirms that constant change is opportunity for those who prepare for it. We've lived cautiously over these months, but I think a change of mindset is in order. This is life now, and we need to be able to fulfill goals regardless. Big plans for September. I caught on to a somber wave of emotion, there's times when laughing takes more and I feel ostracized for my perspective more often. Recent interaction reaffirmed feelings I would've rather left unevaluated. Detest selfpity, this isn't that, I just recognize my feelings and acknowledge that they have validity in me. You should always combat those undesirable traits, knowing yourself means you will never be satisfied. - You are owed nothing. You owe nothing. Always. - Context determines the value of confrontation. - Take better care of yourself, in the physical, mental, emotional, & spiritual. I wanna thank @cratecody for taking the time and putting effort into our working relationship and friendship, your artistry is more valuable than money or a single moment. I look forward to what we're building, I see little restraint with the team and our possibilities. All we want to achieve is in reach. To the peers and the homies, for me.. · What's motivating you for tomorrow, today? · Was your last moment of uncertainty internal or external? · How often do you feel misunderstood? Does that have value subjectively? See y'all soon ✌🏾❤ https://www.instagram.com/p/CECaFoTpiQp/?igshid=1cwgqdup5z91s

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"CHIMERA08" ft. @DevyStonez prod. @PRODUCEDBYJ08s mix & mstr @capshun shot & edited @cratecody https://www.instagram.com/p/CC8nbogJ30F/?igshid=1lu4onz59sa6t

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"You Don't Know Me" double-feature pre-release with @prodbycapshun & @stillwatermax OUT ON BANDCAMP NOW Please take some time to go on Bandcamp and check out my latest, I decided for #BandcampFriday I would release a small project and donate all proceeds to the #elijahmcclain fundraiser, so go listen and name your price! #linkinbio https://www.instagram.com/p/CCLzgvhpyP_/?igshid=1tvi1t8e61h6i

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I am worn and tired, reborn and focused, constant. Ever-changing. I am someone who is stubborn, confident, and confrontational in respect to my opinion, spaces, and voice. I believe you should take the time to learn, assess, accept, and take action in all things you're exposed and can contribute to. When I first heard the news about George Floyd and Breonna Taylor I was disgusted by the familiarity. I immediately began my search for petitions/donations/protests and after going through that as well as the edification of my peers I realized that these actions did not absolve me of my anguish. I went back to my community and had discussion after discussion about obligation, the black mans roll. The black artists roll. I believe as a black artist I am responsible for expressing and pushing a genuine, productive, socially aware message in a way that is unique and requires a higher level of empathy & understanding of circumstance to digest. I have 0 tolerance for ignorance. Of self & others. I believe we need to deliver content that uplifts our community. Anything less is not only unproductive but detrimental. Art is not enough nor is it a requirement but as an artist I felt an obligation. I took a few of my thoughts over the last week's and made a some songs, temporary relief but impactful none the less. I am still thrashing and mourning over losses in our community, stories like Oluwatoyin Salau & Robert Fuller highlight where we must turn our focus. · I am whelmed, but I was made to persevere. · Do not tolerate or consume that which is inimical to your well-being and the well-being of others. · In our struggle against oppression there must be a focus on emotional literacy. · You are not your predecessors but you must learn from their knowledge and experience. · Please stay safe. New music & visuals soon. https://www.instagram.com/p/CBrEcZEpjRS/?igshid=14fb97axlxt4l

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"New Stains" OUT NOW ❤ I've been doing my best to reach out to peers to work, these past months I've collaborated with some of my favorite artists & friends in the city. Some of the most talented, determined, inspiring people I know.. its funny to think I would be star struck by the people I kick it with.. COVID hit and stopped any plans I had of linking up, I decided to take it as time for personal development for my craft and my mental. I got with Cap and we started molding clay. We started the production and it demanded my focus, I knew I had to bring something 100% of self, something genuine that wasn't over thought or clouded by influence and business.. A little under 48 hours and "New Stains" was born. Check the #linkinbio to listen to it. Love you guys, talk soon! Stay safe produced by @prodbycapshun & myself recorded, mixed, & mastered by @prodbycapshun https://www.instagram.com/p/CAadf8qJclz/?igshid=wnokqiqavvn9

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Surprisingly this time has helped a lot of my relationships flourish. Make sure you reach out to your people and see how they're doing JUST to see how they're doing. I know it's annoying but don't take this time for granted, if you're relaxing relax but make sure your mentality is rest to work not work to rest. Everyday i'm reminded that there's no excuses in the long game. Seeing my peers succeed is the biggest motivator, a constant alarm. "True ambition is never being able to lift the weight off your chest.", once I get close to the finish i watch the goal post move. I want more in this time than I did when things were on schedule. I think that's the luxury of time, denying myself the celebration of small victories keeps me hungry. - If you don't mind im dropping next wed. May. 20th These posts are for me so please don't take them as preachy, love you, stay safe.. Reminders to me: · I'm back in pace. Stay focused. · Stagnance is quicksand. · Tryna break out of a room full of me, you need space. · You see too many people screaming at a mirror to remind themselves they have a voice to emulate it. · Make every exchange genuine of self. · You can't die yet. https://www.instagram.com/p/CADjQG6Ju3p/?igshid=1jp6g7ze2bpwp

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"new stains" [lyric video]

produced by @capshun & myself

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I realize timing is less up to me more and more each day.. It's funny that I had so many plans for this time a month ago and though im not stagnant, the world seems like its moving in slow motion in comparison. I'm fighting the idea of prostrating myself to the "universe" and just letting time pass.. Idk if that's me being stubborn but in the back of my mind I feel like im thrashing in futility. I'm fortunate enough to be working from home, been making music, checking on the homies, trying to get better at piano, doing anything I can not to feel like im wasting the opportunity in front of me. Hoping I bear fruit. To any & everyone, friends & family, please stay safe, what happens will happen but you can do minor things to keep yourself and those around you safe. Stay in as much as you can bare. Wash your hands. etc... - new music soon, trying my best to be creative with these releases since I can't leave the crib lol - hope you're well, lets catch up soon✌🏾❤ https://www.instagram.com/p/B-pKkdjpDep/?igshid=1j6vxg4b5iq27

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austin was a success.. so much love and positivity, I don't perform too often so for a lot of my friends this was a first seeing me on stage, performed some recent releases, brought out the bro to perform my latest single, and performed some unreleased music 👀 Big shout out to my brother @prodbycapshun for helping DJ my set, @superhyndrix for running through "Hybrid" on stage w me, and to @v______ictoria for shooting the whole experience. That drive was LONG but i loved every minute if it fr To everyone in Austin and those that came all the way from Dallas to support!.. From the pit of my ambition, thank you ❤ - L.A. this wed. to next mon. https://www.instagram.com/p/B9SXLsVJnoq/?igshid=ed4amqu08e06

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"Hybrid" 🌴🌲🌳 OUT NOW featuring @superhyndrix produced by @capshun WE'RE NOT SLOWING DOWN !! More collabs with new sounds and new faces, this whole year is gonna go crazy!! - we're in Austin this weekend for ESCAPISM come out and hear this release live ! #linkinbio https://www.instagram.com/p/B9E3KG_JUlX/?igshid=t7gbo66vwh11

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Some thoughts in passing.. This season is about to determine a lot regarding my trajectory for this year. I'm super excited for all of the collaboration i've been apart of and the relationships I've been watering. It's all going to blossom soon... This years already moving so quick, I'm doing my best to live in these moments and really appreciate them more than living in preparation of. The balance isn't the easiest but im working on it. I'm wishing prosperity for all of my friends and family, to any passers by and those I've yet to share moments with. - new music with @superhyndrix coming this week - show in Austin on Saturday, Feb. 29th Ty @ahotelparty for the 📷 We have to link again very soon bro If you see my post and such or you know of me but we haven't met in person PLEASE make an effort, I've been putting in a bunch of time and energy into trying to link and build relationships with all my mutuals in and outside the city, it's 100% love over here. Talk again soon.. Love y'all https://www.instagram.com/p/B87syHMp6bp/?igshid=1w3id3d249pff

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WE'RE 2 WEEKS AWAY 🚀🎉 I have a show at Scratchouse in AUSTIN on FEB. 29th !! Can't wait to see all of the amazing performers and check out the phenomenal venders! Come catch a vibe with us ✨ (at Scratchouse) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8mWVyxJtHP/?igshid=1wwufc8ziwv48

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🚨 NEW SHOW ALERT!! 🚨 I'm performing at ESCAPISM in AUSTIN on FEB. 29th ✨🎉 There's going to be some phenomenal artists/vendors so slide through and vibe with us! I wanna see all my Austin homies there!! 🚀🎈 (at AustinTX) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8aoiQYpUko/?igshid=mex0keojzua2