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Two Sides

by Sound Kata

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1.
Two Sides 03:00
(0:27)How you keep growing when you hate yourself? Berate yourself. Your needs get placed on shelf. No one sees you, you're encased in stealth. My mental state of health replaced itself. I could taste the bitter misery. Mirrors shattered my imagery. I'm fearing me. YOU!!! mirrored my energy (inner G). How they gonna love ya when love wasn't instilled in me? I remember vividly, many scenes through my history as a quiet kid, I admit I would sit, I would get high as shit, not off of drugs, the hopelessness buzz. I did it because what desperate does, leaves you longing for love. You wanna be hugged... but yuck! I couldn't stand to be touched. Lust had to be rushed. I'm a king but my canopy's crushed. Many friends & acquaintances couldn't rid all my anxiousness. the safest places to hide? No engaging faces, my pride... the dark side when applied where the sparks fly. Descending upon thine heart. Why? Mark my ~ lowly words, it's absurd, the sad clown down on my knees, praying "Lord please help me to breathe. Rather to see ~ hope mightily heighten me, ease stress & anxiety residing inside of me." Silently~silence~psychology. (1:49)***HOOK*** I~I~I~I~ Keep moving when there's love lost I~I~I~ Keep moving when there's love lost I~I~ Keep moving when there's love lost I~ Keep moving when there's love lost... (2:16) G's taking you back, the moment I'm at, the relevant moment didn't know how to act. Look at the facts, tried to relax. I ended up winded descended the path. pretending to laugh. My life's a catastrophe, while life's coming after me. Someone else that I'm thinking I had to be. "Why not am I proud to be me?" Asking the question, the answer suggested ~ insecurity, fearing appearance the message. I clearly was stressing, distressing, assessment ~ incessant. Now my mind's achieved convalescence. Read from the tome the hearts metronome. Once drawn on the sleeve, but then got stepped upon. Judgemental, ashamed and afraid I sift through the sand picked up, examined, then threw the first stone.
2.
Opaque 03:38
(0:38) This is a letter to our presidents, why I'm feeling reticent, we've fallin hard. now we're slumped in a deficiet. (0:48) They call this the land of the free. We're... down on our knees... (1:04) We didn't think it could happen to us. (1:27) Ya'll think that I'm playing. Damn, it's a shame. My mouth's gotta refrain from speaking these things. My friends gonna think I'm insane. Peep the government's game for personal gain. Each and every lane that they got their paws in, balls in, jaws chomping, long chin, coughing, stomped in, committing the arson, & shit's creek is what you be swimming in face deep. Kids sleep. If we don't act & acknowledge, or thirst for more knowledge ~ the kraven will seek to abolish all promise. Then we'll know they got it. Non-religious/Buddhists/Hindus/Christian/Islamic... The product of all rotten, atomic, toxic logic. Truth we deposit. (2:15) Oh yes we relish this ~ death, drugs, embezzlement. Dress it up so eloquent. All of this domestic ish. In front of your eyes, yes its evident. Devlish. We don't believe in God, so you overlook the hellishness. We got our fetish in smutt peddling. Keep our pockets fat, while we're apathetic to our brethren. Knock, Knock, Knocking down doors, or you can let us in. NEW chapter... New world... NEW order... Lets begin. (2:50) Combat us if you dare to. Social networks we are there too. Scare who? Satellites are causing the earthquakes. But wait! It's too late for cleaning the slate. Spread the hate. Political weight breaks the state. Y'all bait. Fate!?! (3:05) More than just rhymes. These signs of the times. Divine stars align. The last of our kind. One body. One heart. One mind. Now throw up your Mendes signs. We're willing to pry. See fear in your eyes. Keep believing our lies. Y'all living to die. (2x) What you fighting for? (4x) Everything...
3.
(0:48)I saw her across the room. Now making that girly swoon. She digging my vibe, we feeling alright, draped satin above our eyes. She like me I know it so, we letting the chatter flow. She thick in the thighs, dark hair, Hazel eyes, we narrowed our focus right. I know fa sho (4x)... I Introduced (4x) me to this pearl. Whispers unfurled. Knowing she wants to be in my world. (1:40)Her number. She's giving me free reign to slumber. My lumber the denim's encumbered. BBC dip the sea it is sundered. Pump the brakes when the mind starts to wander. When I go in the ceiling is under (2x)... When I go in the city is under (2x)... She coming through. She got a clue. I got the brew. Her brought the ooh. This Black & White ~ P.Molyneux. The cocoa dude & vanilla queue. I ain't waiting long, bish I never do. Now we sitting close, with a better view. Can she read my mind? Is it legible? "Where we going now?" "Where I'm taking you..." (2:15)We step out the property knowledge be carnal, he properly spark off the odyssey. Fly at the Bar where the harmony darker, her verbally honor the charm in me. Scanning the bears pinned across her skin. Give her some time she need oxygen. Get in her mind got her feeling sublime. Put in that work, I do over-time. "Here's a little kiss boo you ain't getting this." I could be remiss, nah, just indifferent. Cloud nine when we back in the room. Throwed in abode where we chilling past two. Heavier bass got us deep in the mood. Put on some Weeknd, she feeling the tune. When we embrace I deliver the cool. Faces in ink reflect Sun & the Moon...
4.
(2:17) The truth's a heat seeking scud. Peep the flood. Teach each young to receive the love, instead of slinging stinky mud. Cause dusty duds are sweeping peace under the cleanest rugs. My mind bugs when world leaders rocking peachy fuzz.. What's in our water ~ turning families to martyrs? We thirst for blood, while our blood is boiling even hotter. Righteous slaughter. Point & Laugh. Check the banter that this sinner spews, we'll all be judged - God conducts the interview. The interlude before eternity - Satan pleading "will you burn with me?" I can sense his sense of urgency. the greatest fallen Angel wishing he could murder me. Emergency! Hell's emerging! See? Lake of fire, the burning sea. The blood of Christ wash the wicked purge from me. Watch the wicked lurk beneath. No hyperbole, Listen to words I speak. Repent and change our ways of life or we will suffer certainly. Our souls will live eternally, even the 33rd degree.
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Death Note 03:02
(0:55) Waking up in a sweat. It's dark as it's gonna get. Alone in my room, that feeling of doom, my breath escaping my chest. If I open my eyes I fear what's waiting inside beside of me, sitting oh ever so silently, its nature is violently; waiting to lash. Craving to slash & leaving a gash inside of me. I'm breathing too hard (x3) Oh my, oh me. Praying that hopefully while it leans over it doesn't notice, focusing on my skin the claws are real sharp and I'm thinking then... (1:22) Linking a tailspin, thoughts are forced into gale winds. Considered confusion, is this an illusion? Across my ribs its fingers are moving. I can feel the glare, evil eye stare. Feel paranoia all up in the air. Its fury is that of a cyclone, Michael Meyers psycho, light go green, ferocious mean, imagine the all ways it could split my spleen. I Know better than ever never to slow my roll. Throw hope out the window, this will crescendo, soaked linen and pillow, will this be my end though? (1:50) Woe is me as I think of the other side. Chakra denied. Won't open the 3rd eye. Cause I won't die,. Not here. The deer in the headlights shift in high gear! I gotta be clear. I know what I know cause I opened my ears... The low end is near. The moment is closing I don't wanna go in its jaws then it's over I'm sober, it's weird. (2:03) I know the layout of my room. Not making mistakes that lead to my tomb. I won't be consumed. Death is not presumed. Its hissing my mission I'm ready to move it soon. (2:10) It said... "Just open the gate I'll climb through. If you're looking for me I'll find you. In the darkness I'll bring you the light, you lied too. You're mine. Close your eyes." (2:20) "I want your heart. I want your soul. I want your mind." (2x) (2:37 outro) Waking up in a sweat, it's dark as it's gonna get, illuminate room judgement coming soon my mind's becoming a mess. (2x)
6.
Possible 02:38
(0:03) You've got a way of making me feel small. But I won't let your words reach me anymore. Thought you knew all that there was to know. Thought you landed the final blow. But I will Rise up now (2x) (0:56.5) You're trapped & you're lonely. Destitute on the low key. The smiles, "I'm fine", my holiness phony. If there's a God well then show me. No faith of a mustard seed homie. See, I had once been so pure. Still living in sin, not plucked from my skin. In my flesh what's been rooted? The truth! No more of me taking communion. Still love but no thoughts for a union. No heir to my throne, you might think I hate kids, but then you would just be assuming. Rationale formed when we're fuming is that "well I'm only human". Excuses fall short of the movement. Judge the parish, ecumenical unit... Followed by trumpets that's booming. We live the 11th hour. Pretend to be righteous. Have yet to forgive myself for some of my sins, Y'all may know what they is. I know what the price is. My mind pulled the night shift. knowing my secrets will surface to light quick as I write this. Know there's spirits within that I'm fighting & frightened that my heart's been enticing. My mind is inciting my vices have only been heightened highlighting the blighting. Fuck being pious. remove my hands & my eyes so it might end. Possibly that I might live. (2:08) But I will rise up now (3x)
7.
(0:13)ORLANDO He was a gangsta, no knives or the banger, 5'9 with a build of prime "O" was a danger. Bare teeth if you dare but beware if he's angered. Pain's a team game, he'll be there as the anchor. Not a pawn on the board, a King moving according. Minnesota's the story, but Ohio's the glory. Not born around Pickett fences, but pick a fight around Libbey high get served up a blackened eye. Shoved off your path of pride. (0:41) Bridge: You see my father in me (4x)... You thought my heart was empty (4x)... You see my father in me (4x)... You thought my heart was empty (2x) (1:11)ANGELA She took it upon herself to get rid of the drink & cigarettes, separated with three kids, the things she did to provide for the way we lived. Living on Selby hell we never had much but had food in our bellies. Taught us integrity, be giving & never to be jelly. Public housing, rebellious teens... after all that she's still dealing with me. Woosah serenity. I know she thought that - these kids are killing me. Big bro sneaking girls up to his room. Older sis chasing me with the vacuum. Pet cat spraying up the whole living room. Drive-bys walking home in 92'... Mom's went to college - Kinesiologist knowledge. One of many things accomplished. The thought of the draw bridge lowered to the conflict, waiting in the midst of the mosh pit, gosh it wouldn't have occurred to me if I didn't see it personally - Start at the roots, move to the limbs then leaves. Y'all know the apple doesn't fall far from... (1:56)AK Made me knuckle up. Had to know what's up. Inspired by the intellect of older pup - Devil Dog if you tough he will call your bluff. Vasectomized your tongue if you rapping bruh. OG in the game name is AK. Payload with the gwap yo mayday. 185 Centimeters melee. Put me on that rap ish - Baby baby! That cat is a visionary setting his itinerary. Dance hit. Rhyme lit. Run quick. Slick wit. Once ran the streets with the misfits. Real life Sniper on assignment. Kind of guy that will get you out a bind with a science, whom came to feast with the Lions. (2:25)TIA She chose that life of New York. Young cook with a new approach. A leader industry boasts - Rachel better make a toast. To the greatest chef that I know, should have her own food show. Between a rock and hard place - all she could do was grow. She speaks with wisdom, precision, detailed with eagle vision. Non ego driven decisions when it comes to the greater mission. Words of encouragement, mental nourishment learned from this - Afrocentric amazing, trail blazing, dream chase bigger sis. (2:53)HOOK (outro) ft. Charlotte Rose You thought my heart was empty, but I was just a kid. I thought your heart was empty, but I was just a kid. If time could move both directions, I know we'd both forgive (4x) I see it now I see it, that pain you thought you hid (3x) I see it now I see it, pain hides in emptiness.

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Sound Kata's debut album Two Sides is the result of a nearly 3 year long project from musical duo MC AMG & Producer &ERS. Two Sides is a personal journey through the mind & experiences of vocalist AMG, giving listeners a view of who he is at his core.

&ERS compliments this display of vulnerability with his often dark & atmospheric production, taking queues from the 140 pioneers and delivering his own brand of low frequency nirvana.

We wanted to establish complete creative freedom while deviating from the normal structure of what a song should sound & even feel like. Thank you for supporting our passion. - Aaron

*Full album Download includes bonus tracks; Sket Rock & Aegis only available through Bandcamp.*

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released January 27, 2017

Vocals: Aaron Graves, Ill Chill (Smooth Operation), Charlotte Rose (Blade Runner).
Production: Anders Finkelson, FJH (Co-Production for Smooth Operation).
Arrangements: Anders Finkelson, Slade Templeton, Aaron Huber (Opaque).
Mixing & Mastering: Slade Templeton All done at Influx Studios Bern Switzerland, Aaron Huber (Opaque).

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