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Track 8 (Don't Try This At Home)

by Dave Zup & BJSR

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Track 8 (Don't Try This At Home) 03:09
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I’ve been tryna give my soul tonic Lit candles stone onyx Deep breathes fresh air remote silence Float high as cumulus smoke science Closed eyelids can’t see it I won’t buy it Don’t need it Won’t write if I don't feel it No cheating won't grab if I don't reach it No preaching won’t sing if I don’t speak it You won't learn a thing about me if I don't teach it I really live my portrayed persona Elemental emcee who hit pop like soda Well-versed with scripture I flip words like Yoda Tend to go with the flow by the river practicing yoga I stretch the mind muscle Activate and boost my brain strength Wake up every A.M. to evaluate my wave length I adjust my frame rate to sync with the vibe This could be gone in the blink of an eye So I’ve been tryna give my soul tonic Lit candles stone onyx Deep breathes fresh air remote silence Don’t try this at home if you closed-minded Don’t try this at home Said I’ve been tryna give my soul tonic Lit candles stone onyx Deep breathes fresh air remote silence Don’t try this at home if you closed-minded Don’t try this at home Alone I get Paranoid thinking about the way the world turns Off-axis tilt killing us as the world burns Power-hungry billionaires who still earn money off of these leaders who are trying to kill terms Sometimes I feel like sand without a desert A car without a driver a needle without a record Stuck in a scene of movie with no director and I’m just tryna play my part but it’s hard I feel change coming despite all apprehension We struck a chord it’s time to find the progression Let’s make smash hit smash through and blast at oppression No pistol I chose a pen for a weapon I know I’m destined to write till it’s made it right Record till it’s rectified hey Check your eyes twice this pixel is mega-sized Zoomed in I’m electrified Charged and fully ready For awhile everything got messy And I’ve been tryna give my soul tonic Lit candles stone onyx Deep breathes fresh air remote silence Don’t try this at home if you closed-minded Don’t try this at home Said I’ve been tryna give my soul tonic Lit candles stone onyx Deep breathes fresh air remote silence Don’t try this at home if you closed-minded Don’t try this at home if you closed-minded
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Track 8 (Don't Try This At Home) [Instrumental] 03:09
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If the cover art does not already provide a clear enough clue, Track 8 is a musical piece that was created through the process of recycling.  Zup sourced the main loop in Track 8 from a live album released by BJSR in 2018, using it at open mics for nearly a year before passing the idea to musician, Alex Fitts (The Kickdrums). Fitts’ bass line and drum beat juxtapose Zup’s calm vocal delivery to provide the listener with a well-balanced sonic experience. Atmospheric synth pads are added as the song progresses to add depth before BJSR returns to his original work with soft background vocals and a few chords played on a vintage harmonium. As the chorus suggests, it’s best not to play this one with a closed mind.

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released February 1, 2021

Written by D. Zupkovich (BMI), Benjamin J S Rivet (BMI), and Alex Fitts (BMI)
Produced by Dave Zup, BJSR, and The Kickdrums
Engineered, mixed, and mastered by Ronnie Pinnell for PINEL Music
Artwork by JRNYMN Productions

Recorded at PINEL Studios (Dayton, OH)

©2021 Journeyman Productions, LLC

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Dave Zup Cleveland, Ohio

Dave Zup is a rapper, composer and record producer from Cleveland, OH. His experimentation in genres including Hip-Hop and Funk has led to live performances with acts such as The New Respects and PJ Morton. Since the release of his first album in 2017 he has published several singles, produced for other artists, and composed original music for various projects including a film and podcast series. ... more

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