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Heartbreak to Healing Soundtrack
I didn’t listen to music for pleasure for a long time at the beginning of this year, until I had something to smile about when I finally got back into my studio apartment with room to myself… to decorate, ponder, and think. About what my next step would be. My next move towards whatever life had planned for me. What would my job be? I had to figure it out. I didn’t know what to do next. On top of that, I was overwhelmed about it and didn’t know how to explain that to the person I was seeing. I sensed that we were both growing apart even though we had only started seeing each other again for a month or so. What was wrong? He wouldn’t tell me… He just started ghosting me. Like not answering me for days at a time. I started surfing through Youtube songs and found some new hits from my all time favorite male artist Chris Breezy. And ‘Overtime’ kicked in. Had it on repeat for like 2 weeks straight. As I was getting used to the town I was in, I was taking walks and listening to it back and forth from my apartment for hours at a time. I went through tons of songs that brought me joy and made me feel powerful again. Songs like, ‘She rockin that Thang’ by The Dream. Overtime though. Got me hooked because I had seen choreoghraphy to it by EXPG Studio… which I planned in my mind to hit as soon as I got back on track with my ideal weight. ‘He don’t deserve your time. I been on the bench a while. Let me do you better’ Is what I thought he was saying. But the lyrics really are ‘ Put him on the bench a while. Let me do you better’. Okay, so a few weeks. I got the opportunity to meet someone who really wanted to give me their time. I was surprised that we really hit it off, actually clicking after just one day of meeting in line and a short bus ride to a transportation center. But we didn’t exactly get to spend more one on one time after that. Things just got in the way even though we kept planning to. But on the phone… it was like.. really nice. A breath of fresh air. I was really enjoying this. So fast forward to me getting ready to pack out and leave to live in another city. I was busy working on a project and I wasn’t listening as much again. I actually didn’t start again until I after an emergency. I mean I was in a good mood just wanting to hear some of my classic new jams I had heard at my last job. How could I forget when I first heard ‘Dangerous’ on my way home at midnight. ‘You ain’t no angel but you got a halo…That’s what it’s like loving you’. It wasn’t the person I had recent’y met though. No, I had gone back to the joker again. But only because I knew him longer. We had gone out at least 5 times over a two year span. I did have some feelings for him. But he was always just feeling his way through. Never really being concrete about what we were doing. But this time I really got carried away. I mean when you think about what you feel and want … it sucks when its just you thinking that… I found out that the guy doesn’t even feel the same way…. So I stopped listening again.
Porsche LacewellPublished 3 years ago in BeatA Musical Illustration of 2020
This year has been a tough year for us all. I'm sure you've heard this a lot, in any number of uncertain terms. Beyond Covid-19, for me, personally, this was a trying year of illness, past flings returning to torment me, graduation, broken hearts, new beginnings - both romantically and professionally, and severe health concerns, among other things.
J-Zo Is Becoming More Known More And More As A Musician
J-Zo — born Sidney Clayton Jr, was raised in Albuquerque New Mexico in CYFD Custody. Taken away at 5 years old due to domestic violence, he learned to be independent as a child. Art was a gift that J-Zo embraced to express himself, through all the turmoil and chaos going on in his life. Finding his music talent at age 14, he joined a Christian rap group with fellow foster siblings called “(BTL) Bigger Than Life” and released his first professionally recorded album titled “Prime Time For the kids”. This album focused solely on influencing kids to get good grades, obey their parents, stay away from drugs, and staying in school.
Honk MagazinePublished 3 years ago in BeatViva Forever cover Shannon King
LYRICS Do you still remember how we used to be? Feeling together, believing whatever My love has said to me Both of us were dreamers
Shannon KingPublished 3 years ago in BeatBunker Rock Reviews: Ashes Fly Like Memories
Release Date: December 21st 2020 We're going to do something a bit different today on BRR. Up until now, our reviews have been about big names like Smashing Pumpkins and Run The Jewels, whom as much as we love 'em—aren't really wanting for such attention. Instead, Obsidian Eagle is determined to go full indie by reviewing a recent EP from fellow 'chordist' and recording artist, Drew Haze. OE thinks you’ll find as he has that this demo disc deserves some serious consideration.
Obsidian EaglePublished 3 years ago in BeatThe 12 Songs that Made My 2020.
Consistent is probably the last word I'd use to describe 2020 - well, except for the music I listened too. With more time than ever before to explore new genres, artists and songs, 2020 has proved to be the best year for expanding my music catalogue yet. A small feat to some but for an avid music lover like me, this simple fact has proven to be an ever-present light in the dark of 2020.
Ciarán ColemanPublished 3 years ago in BeatThe Coffee House is Home for Artists and Art Lovers in Peekskill
If it's Sunday, it's Meet the Press, and while that is certainly true in my case, the sabbath really means my weekly trip to Peekskill, New York. There, with the Hudson River in close proximity, I settle into the blue couch at the Peekskill Coffee House, where my writing acumen is engulfed in a sea of inspiring sights, sounds and smells.
Rich MonettiPublished 3 years ago in BeatPlaylist of 2020
Over the course of a year, I have realized that many things can change. I developed a playlist that really helped motivate me through my hardest moments. My top 2020 playlist on Spotify is the definition of my growth and discovery all in one. It displays the people I met. The different experiences that I went through. How my emotions were released from the safe. Most importantly, how I am dealing with these new emotions.
UnravelivonnePublished 3 years ago in BeatQuarantunes: A 2020 Playlist
Okay so aside from the amazing music that came out of 2020, there are also some songs that actually just remind me of the vibes throughout this year. There's no particular order when it comes to these songs, but I'm sure as someone who is well aware of the events of this year you can relate or understand why these songs are a good representation. Although the songs may home an actual meaning unrelated to this year's events, at the least the song titles will have some sort of connection in my mind.
expositiffsPublished 3 years ago in BeatEpisode 52 - Justine Blazer
Hey guys, welcome back to the Tee Party podcast. It's a podcast where you find new friends and new music. And this week I'm joined by a Nashville do it yourselfer who you might recognize from the TV show American supergroup or maybe you've come across one of her seven independent chart number ones, please welcome to the show. Justine blazer How the heck are you?
Tyler PisaniPublished 3 years ago in Beat2020 Albums That Got Me Through The Year
For those who have been lucky enough to be home, it could mean that you had even more time to listen to your favorite tunes. I might just be referring to my own experience, but seriously, this year's releases were especially needed.
expositiffsPublished 3 years ago in BeatMy (Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad) Year in (Amazing, Wonderful, Really Good and Not At All Bad) Music
At the end of every December, Spotify comes out with a fun "Year in Review" curated playlist for each member based on the songs they streamed the most. I'm sure many, if not most, of you have seen people (myself included) sharing their results across Instagram and displaying their niche genres and superfan badges with pride (I'm in the top 0.01% of Charli XCX's listeners. Beat that!).
Rebecca JoyPublished 3 years ago in Beat