Track 4 "Special Slowed." When you find someone special and you want them in your life, it’s important to be a contribution to their life. Instead of taking their time and attention solely for your gain, it’s necessary to contribute to their progression as well. In this song, I sing about a woman whose efforts to be well above average does not go unnoticed. I want her, and I want her to know if she chooses to come with me, I won’t weigh her down. But instead, I will elevate her by contributing to her progress.

 

Track 5 "Come Through Remix." The strength needed to pursue your dreams is not easy to come by. It takes a lot of endurance, and drive to be willing to continue failing until something finally sticks. Similar to the original song for the original album “Rise of The Gemini” where I sing about choosing a woman I’m interested in, the Come Through Remix is about choosing a dream I will pursue until I make it mine. After all the years of planning, and learning from my mistakes, I’ve grown to be prepared for my dream to finally Come Through.

 

Track 6 "Gold Skinned Girl." This song is about a beautiful woman whose skin glows like gold. She shines bright in all that she does, and on everyone she encounters, and I’m going to make her mine. The song is accompanied with island drums, and origins from the Haitian genre “Compas,” making it the first song I’ve created that resembles where my parents are from. An upbeat sound to a chill tempo while I sing about the love I have for my Gold Skinned Girl. Getting to know her, making her mine, and spending the rest of our lives together. Making this the perfect wedding song for those who enjoy a more island feel.

 

Track 7 "Patience Slowed." This song Patience is a reminder for me to not worry about the things I can’t control, and focus on the things I can control. It can be hard, because the things we can not control seem to be louder than the things we can, but when we stay focused on the things we can control and remain patient through it all, life tends to work out. Even when things happen to go wrong, or move in an unexpected direction, know what you want and continue to aim for it. The rest will sort itself.

 

Track 8 "Spatula Remix." “Big flippa, call me the spatula.” This song is a remix of the original song on the original album “Rise of The Gemini.” It’s about taking what you’ve been given and flipping it into something great. We more than likely will always be in a position where we don’t have all that we want to move forward, but learning how to take what you do have and use it for the purpose of your progression is a very important skill when it comes to success. In this song I shine a light on my ability to do that efficiently.

 

Track 9 "Grown Ass Man Remix." Growing up I’ve seen somewhat of a general belief that a man can’t be a strong, masculine man unless he’s some type of gangster. I never liked that idea. Just because a man isn’t gangbanging doesn't mean he's soft, or can’t handle his business. I’d like to change that way of thinking in our culture. In this song, I express my thoughts about that. I understand that the concept of keeping it gangster isn’t actually about being a gang member. It’s actually about being a stand up guy however, words are very powerful. Over time the message gets messy, and our youth doesn’t seem to understand the true meaning. That being said, I think we should choose our words carefully. “I ain’t no gangster, I’m just a grown ass man.” A man can be a strong, masculine, stand up man without being a gangster. This is a fun take on the original song from the original album “Rise of The Gemini.”

 

Track 10 "Fwayzie Slowed." Fwayzie is a word I made up to express when something is obnoxiously fly. “Keep it Fwayzie,” suggests that one is persistent in remaining above mediocre in everything they do.

 

Track 11 "Rise." Runner is about chasing your dreams. What could be named the theme song of this album, “all my hard work is ‘gon rise,” suggests that my efforts to succeed will indeed pay off. I wanted to make a motivational workout song where I sing about staying focused on your goals. A triple percussion, backed by a consistent bell, following a 145 beats per second tempo for four minutes and twenty two seconds. The song is set up perfectly to run a 4 minute mile. The timing of the ambient breaths in the background (in through the nose, out through the mouth) line up perfectly to take each step forward while maintaining a steady pace. 

 

Track 12 "Pimpin on A Dream Slowed." As a kid I used to dream about pursuing a profession in some form of artistry. As most dreams go, they faded away behind the responsibilities of becoming an adult. However, throughout the time I wasn’t pursuing my dreams I learned a lesson that keeps me going to this day. The life you want isn’t going to pick you, you have to specifically choose it for yourself. Now, as I’m putting all that I have into making my dreams come true, it feels like I am exactly where I’m supposed to be. The phrase “Pimpin on A Dream” suggests that I’m in control of my life while I’m making my dreams a reality.

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