#MC being very vocal about wanting to be his safe space and accepting all of him and his vulnerability

[sylustra]

I should be asleep but I'm thinking about Sylus' "you can talk"...

[glowonu]

feel special by twice

another little songfic~

There are some of those days Days when I suddenly feel all alone When I feel like I don’t belong anywhere And my head is hanging down

The idol life style is hard. The constant strain on your health, social capacity, appearance, and personality, sometimes makes you feel like you can’t just be yourself. It’s another one of those days where everything seems to crash down on top of you. Being the leader of quite a large group, your specific responsibilities and roles tend to make you feel alone and exhausted. The new year is near, it’s exciting but it also means that your schedule is packed full of end of year song festivals and MC roles and today you’re at your limit. You just want to collapse and release all of your bottled up emotions, but you’ve been notified for your next full length comeback in late January, and today is a recording day. You trudge from the car that dropped you off from your previous schedule to the studio. The wind is freezing, and each breath condenses into a puff of mist that disappears as soon as it came. 

Whenever those days come, you tell me How precious I am All those words you say Everything’s alright From Nobody to Somebody I become a very special me

There is one person though, who knows your struggle. Choi Seungcheol, the leader of Seventeen is waiting in the foyer for you, just outside of the studio, waiting for you to finish up with the first day of recording. He knows you’ve been out of it, and he’s in the same boat as you. Everything seems to be weighing heavier this season and you can both understand why. Neither of you haven’t been as chatty with each other and your last text reads that it was sent and read a few days ago. While you both like to have your space, something needs to change, and Cheol decides to take matters into his own hands. 

It's terribly late when you exit the studio, but you spot a cozy looking Seungcheol on the couch of the foyer, playing on his phone. He looks exhausted, you know he’s going through the same stuff as you, and it seems like your couple item for today is the dark circles under your eyes. He looks up as the door clicks shut behind you, and you give each other a soft, tired smile. 

As if it were magic, you feel a little lighter, less alone. Cheol takes your hand and the both of you walk out of the company building to his car. He turns the heater up and plays your rnb playlist. The smooth vocals of Sam Kim and Crush fill the background as Cheol keeps his hand in yours. “You make this so much easier, you’re so incredibly precious to me baby,” he murmurs as he drives through the city, the traffic isn’t as bad as it usually is at this hour. 

You smile sleepily at him, “I was just about to say the same thing,” The tone of the conversation is almost casual, but it means so much to you, “I’m glad we have each other, as much as it’s hard, sharing this with you makes everything alright,” Cheol’s grin widens. 

You make me feel special No matter how the world brings me down Even when hurtful words stab me I smile again cuz you’re there That’s what you do

Seungcheol wipes a hand across his face tiredly. As much as he enjoys seeing the support from Carats, the hate comments are unavoidable. He should have put the phone down 20 minutes ago instead of scrolling through the comment section of his latest instagram post. He winces at a particularly nasty comment when suddenly his phone pings and a message from you appears at the top of his phone. 

[20:00] wifey: hey peachy boy~  [20:00] wifey: can’t wait to see you at the song festival tomorrow, i miss you TT [20:01] wifey: also babe, like your stage presence is killer? your fancams? works of art

Seungcheol grins as soon as the messages arrive. Even if you don’t know what kind of mood he’s in, you always manage to cheer him up. 

Again I feel special One moment I feel like I’m nothing at all Like no one would notice if I were gone But then when I hear you calling me I feel loved, I feel so special

Even though you saw him at work a few days ago, you can’t help missing your lovely boyfriend. You snuggle into your blankets and search up some of his fancams. You giggle at the duality between his soft concepts and his energetic and powerful concepts. You’re amazed by how strong his stage presence is, the way he hits every move with an energy and power that captivates you. You switch out of YouTube to messenger, sending him a couple of texts. The messages mark read almost instantly, and suddenly your phone lights up with an incoming facetime call. As you accept the call, Cheol’s smiling face fills the screen, and you can’t help mirroring his adoring smile. 

I just wanted to hide Didn’t wanna face the world As if everything has lost meaning As if I have lost meaning I just sat there still

You love your fans, you really do, but you really wish you could have some space sometimes. You definitely do not look perfect today, and you’re doing all you can to hide it. Hopefully you can find some personal space in the caverns of the incredibly oversized hoodie you’re wearing. Your face is hidden by a pink mask and your round glasses. You particularly chose your reflective pair, avoiding the gaze of the camera lenses capturing your return to Seoul from your one day trip in Japan for a small CF event. 

The small break you have on New Year’s day won’t come fast enough and you are so sick of existing in the public eye. You love what you do, and you love your fans, but you know extremely well that you are spread way too thin at the moment.

Then you appeared before me With a warm smile, you held out your hand Everything’s alright From Nobody to Somebody I become a very special me

You’re tired and clingy, and the short walk from arrivals to where your car is being picked up looks incredibly long. You wish Seungcheol was here, to hold his hand, to feel his warmth, a small anything to give you a little more energy. As if he could read your mind, your phone vibrates in your pocket, and a spam of messages come through. 

[7:54] 🍑: I hope you had a safe flight babygirl~ [7:54] 🍑: I know you probably don’t wanna face the crowds at the moment,[7:54] 🍑: but it’ll be okay~ ill see you tonight !

You make me feel special No matter how the world brings me down Even when hurtful words stab me I smile again cuz you’re there That’s what you do Again I feel special One moment I feel like I’m nothing at all Like no one would notice if I were gone But then when I hear you calling me I feel loved, I feel special

“The media have already written articles on me being lazy and not keeping up the group’s concept while at the airport,” You groan throwing your phone to the side, “I’m sorry?? My concept is for the stage! Can I not be comfortable for an early morning flight? Sorry that my leggings and hoodie aren’t elegant enough for you!” You rant into the pillow that your holding on to as Seungcheol walks into the room. 

He chuckles, “Baby, have you checked twitter? The international fans are fawning over your look,” Seungcheol sets down some snacks on the coffee table and pushes your legs off of it. You roll your eyes but you smile all the same, moving your legs to the other end of the couch and settling your head in his lap. “Besides, you look like a queen whatever your wearing, wherever you are. My queen specifically,” He says giggling, leaning down to press a kiss to your cheeks. You blush and smile into his shirt that you’ve pulled close to your face, flustered at Cheol’s typical cheesiness. 

You make everything alright On a cloudy day without sunshine You are indeed my Shining light That’s what you do Even the darkest night turns to day I owe it to you Because you make me feel special

Finally it’s your day off, you’re on your way after a refreshing sleep in to pick Cheol up from the photo studio near your dorms. It’s a shame he has to work in the morning, but you secretly appreciate being able to sleep in. The sun is shining, and it’s a warm, wintery 9 degrees. 

Yet, you know something is up when Cheol gets in the car. He looks more exhausted than usual, and his smile doesn’t reach his eyes. You focus on exiting the carpark and getting onto the main road before reaching for his hand, you know he’ll talk about what’s on his mind when he’s ready. For now, he just needs you to be there for him. 

You’re sitting at a secluded tea house on the outskirts of the city when he opens up. He lets out a sigh before grabbing your hand. “Sometimes I feel like, I’m not a great boyfriend.” He murmurs, avoiding your eyes. He continues on before you can say anything, “I’m so busy all the time, and I get stressed and I always have my mind on my job, I feel like I don’t support you enough…”

You tighten your grip on his hand and he looks up at you. “Seungcheol listen to me; we are busy people, that’s the nature of our job and I will never blame you for that. I will also never blame you for being stressed, or anxious, or down. You have more than enough responsibilities, you don’t need to carry my weight either.” You let out a breath before continuing, “Cheol, I get it, and I apologise for the same thing, but we do this together. You brighten my days, you give me the energy to get through things without even realising I need it. You are more than enough.” 

He lets out a shaky breath, and smiles at you softly. “Thank you so much,” He starts, “You are more than enough for me too.” He presses a soft kiss to the back of your hand that is sitting in his. 

You giggle at your incredible boyfriend, and lean towards him to press a sweet kiss to his lips, “I love you so much, you silly man,” 

No matter how the world brings me down Even when hurtful words stab me I smile again cuz you’re there That’s what you do Again I feel special One moment I feel like I’m nothing at all Like no one would notice if I were gone But then when I hear you calling me I feel loved, I feel so special

You grin at each other, hands connected. You support each other, you love each other, and you’re there for each other, lifting each other up and through the pressures of your lifestyles. Together, everything will be alright. 

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Money Really Counts

The 8 Best Hip Hop Songs of All Time

The best rap song ever would have to be from the late 2Pac in his song "Changes". Sure there's explicit language in it, but it's definitely what hip-hop and rap is about. Throughout the deep lyrics into this iconic beat, this song goes beyond anything in the rap game now.

Nowadays people are use to hearing overly explicit songs, but nothing can top 2Pac and his songs. 2Pac's music could be discovered from years to come. "California Love", "Dear Mama", and "Hail Mary" are accurate examples of great hip, but his song "Changes" actually sums everything up a real hip-hop enthusiast want to hear. 2Pac may have left early, but he will never fully leave anyone's heart.

This song is a hit in the moment I learned it and I know the wave would just grab and people will also find that 2Pac was not just a fantastic rapper, but also among the best lyricists ever in any genre. Rap has to be the deepest of genres ever because the rappers have gone through suffering and pain and they voice out their opinions and they showcase all of their abilities in their songs.

The best rap song of all time would need to be in the late 2Pac in his own song "Changes". Sure there's explicit language in it, but it is definitely what fashionable and rap is all about. Through the deep lyrics into the iconic beat, this song goes beyond anything in the rap game today.

Nowadays people are use to hearing too explicit songs, but nothing could top 2Pac along with his songs. 2Pac's music can be heard from many years to come. "California Love", "Dear Mama", and "Hail Mary" are true examples of good hip-hop, but his song "Changes" truly sums up everything a real hip-hop fanatic want to hear. 2Pac might have left early, but he will never completely leave anyone's heart.

This song is a hit in the minute I discovered it and I understand the wave would only grab and folks will also realize that 2Pac wasn't just a fantastic rapper, but also among the greatest lyricists of all time in any genre. Rap has to be the deepest of genres ever since the rappers have gone through suffering and pain and they voice out their opinions and they reveal all of their abilities in their music.

I've discovered that there is a means to explore your wishes to be a rapper. Using a ghost writer to pen a hit song is a sure fire way to guarantee that you'll be respected as an artist. A lot of rap artist use ghost writers to write the songs that they put out and it's common in the music business. If you are interested in finding somebody to help you in the making of the rap song then start looking into ghost authors. Plenty of artist possess the talent of doing, but aren't that great at the art of composing lyrics.

Usually a writer will sell the lyrics to get a set price as a work for hire or will be eager to accept just the publishing rights by keeping up the copyrights of the song. There is also the chance to split the publishing with the ghost author. I can inform you that by using a ghost writer your chances of getting your song released and heard from music industry executives will raise. You May Also collaborate with writers to Cover that Your ideas are implemented from the tune.

If you're a good writer yourself, but you're not that good at writing hooks or a chorus then you can hire a writer to pen you a great hook for your tune. The cost of using writers to write your song will fluctuate, but most of the time you'll have the ability to work out a deal with the writer so don't allow the price discourage you.

The ideal freestyle MC on earth won't ever beat a good songwriter.

After all, if you should name your 10 best emcees, I am certain all of them would have several songs that you know and enjoy. There is a timeless factor to songwriting; everything you've ever written and documented is truly a shot at immortality. You will know that Supernatural is the best freestyle MC from the world, but can you name a single song he's ever composed? One of the greatest freestyle emcees of all time, Juice, went so far as to say that recording is your sole shot at becoming a legend.

Raise Your songwriting ability Using the following three Measures:

1. Concentrate on effective brainstorming. The rhyming dictionary and thesaurus are your own friend. Select a subject, then use a thesaurus to create similar words to use in your own songs. When you created those words, look them up in a rhyming dictionary to discover different words which rhyme with them. Very quickly you'll be able to come up with an whole page full of songwriting material.

2. Change your rhyming patterns often. Rakim is probably the best illustration of this; when your flow pattern changes, it forces the listener to pay additional attention to what you're saying. The more attention they are paying you, the more inclined they are to hear some of your best lines; and that is what it's all about, right?

3. Use as many different song formats as you can. Regardless of how dope you might be at one specific style, you have to keep the listeners attention by composing different styles of songs. Attempt to balance your battle paths with more socially conscious jams. Mix dance songs with storytelling. If all your songs follow a straightforward 16 bar3 verse space format, you'll drop the crowd.

There's never been a better time to become an independent rapper or singer. No longer do you need to spend countless dollars on expensive studio time to record quality sounds. You'd be surprised just how many of your favourite songs were probably recorded from the designers basement, then taken to a professional studio to be mixed and mastered. Since the processing power of this computer has increased so drastically, it is currently feasible to possess the power of a fully functional studio in your house. If you buy the correct equipment, it is possible to record your own music in your home.

The first thing you will need is a computer with a high quantity of RAM and a difficult drive (internal or external) with a great deal of memory. Owning a Mac could be ideal, but a nicely built PC will suffice if you lack the capital. In addition, I recommend getting a TB (terabyte) hard disk, as they're relatively cheap and will likely give you your whole music career. I have a terabyte hard drive that is not even at 60\% yet and I have had it for three decades. Having a lot of memory is important because recording Wav and AIFF files require require loads of memoryfoam. Your system will probably crash if you don't have sufficient available resources. The Great news Relating to this is that memory is very inexpensive nowadays. Expect to spend approximately $80 to $160 to get a good hard disk. You can spend anywhere from $1,000-$5,000 for your whole computer system.

The next thing that is essential is a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) such as Pro Tools, or Logic. Pro Tools remains the leading competitor in regards to DAW's since your session are compatible in any significant recording studio in the Money Really Counts world. While Logic is a fantastic application, you may encounter problems when traveling from studio to studio with your music. If you don't plan on transferring your music everywhere, Logic Pro may be an perfect choice for you.

Along with the DAW, you'll need to purchase a fantastic quality condenser mic. If you spend anywhere from $100-$500, you should be in good shape. But if your budget can spare, then spend $1,000+. This alone will set you above the majority of rappers that document their vocals in your home. You get what you pay for, and you will definitely notice a difference in the crispness of your own voice.

Once you've your recording setup properly, you are going to need to find some instrumentals to rap to. A great producer isn't hard to obtain these days, it seems like everybody makes beats today. You can search the internet with terms like "buy beats online" or "beats available" and you'll find some very good online producers. Having high quality beats is another important characteristic of recording at home, although not the most important. A great instrumental may mask a less than perfect recording environment and supply you with an expensive audio.

Recording at home appears to be the perfect for up and coming rap musicians. The prices are lower as well as it expands productivity provided that it's possible to record in anytime at no cost. It is not necessary to over spend when it comes to studio equipment, but it is also important never to be cheap. You'll be safe spending approximately $2,500 to your entire setup, and it will last you a lengthy period of time without having to upgrade anything.

The Hip Hop music world is most changing especially the new rap songs creation is determined and with a distinct flair of becoming older genre. Interestingly, the changes and distinctions that are being seen today are not an overnight switch; a few of rappers have really hit the market after quite a battle. The most interesting factor here is that the personally of artist, the operation is as vital to the total package, since there are thousands of wannabes but only few celebrities. Here are some interesting new trends on Rap Music Scene.

Flo Rida feat David Gutta is the rap single which has been the voice of fresh age. The single is "Club Can't Handle Me". The visibility of pride, larger than life gestures can easily be discovered to be different mark of the collaboration.

Love is not consistently become the main theme of Rap songs however Eminem made it one very strong statement "Love The Way You bend". While you can't think it to be any ground breaking single in any respect, the sheer star power of Eminem and Rihanna has made us consider them being the rap icons that this season.

While the factor of attractiveness of the performer might not be directly associated with the sales of their singles, then there are a number of artists that have been there due to their personality and charm. Kanye West has the distinct voice but more importantly The picture that has given rise to the whole industry of man of certain age in Rap. His singles have been creating weaves including the previous one "Runway [Explicit]" for real reasons of being the right mix.

The Nicky Minaj is yet another powerful rap star that has made his position in the rap scene. His Rap is much more conventional and contains got the sadness and touch of bitterness about it. While the majority of the critics say that is thicker side of the work. Right Thru Me [Explicit] is still the most creative voice from the rap scene.

Rap and hip have a rich history in American civilization. Rap music started setting it's roots into society from the late 70's and early 80's. If you look carefully at the history of rap music, then you will observe that it began it's origins and became wildly popular in well known Latino and African American street cultures in and around the New York City area.

Rap began when New York City DJ's started using rhythmic drum beats and percussion riffs to stir up and blend in to popular disco and funk songs which were chiefly played in nightclub settings. During that time, people realized the power these DJ's had at attracting large crowds for their unique and wonderfully rhythmic songs. The rise of the disc jockey closely parallels rap since rap, in the moment, was created via the utilization of DJ gear. New rap songs can incorporate many other kinds of instrumental songs and is now primarily focused on fast paced vocals.

By the 90's, a sub genre of rap music took America by storm and was known as gangsta rap. This type of music was centered on controversial lyrics and explicit content. This music also gave way into the quick paced and rhythmic vocals that new rap music is so well-known for. Break dancing is also a favorite sub culture that's conjoined with rap. Many split dancers perform their stunts to the hypnotic beats of rap. Rap has been compared to the ancient songs of Africa with it's drum beats and wild chants. Although this might be so, rap has evolved greatly since that era.

New rap music contains all of the old conventional qualities with modern ones. Some would say that the creator of a specific rap song's beat is the genuine hero to particular rap songs which make it large. But others would say that the glory ought to be given to the actual singer of the rap song. Many guys in addition to women have committed their lives to contributing to the rap genre of music.

Rap can be found nearly anywhere, whether you are looking on store shelves or browsing via the multitudes of websites which are devoted to rap. Music downloads for popular and age-old rap songs are as rampant today as they have ever been. Downloading songs is a good way to follow your favorite rap on your computer, on your portable mp3 device, or as a CD in your car. Listening to your favorite songs songs can be a wonderful way to feel closer to the generation of African American music innovators.

The popularity of rap has grown considerably since it was introduced to our amazingly energetic society and will continue growing over time. Rap may be an ideal addition to any nightclub or party setting in addition to being perfect as the right songs for a relaxing night. And with the possibilities of the Internet, listening to your favourite rap is just a click away.