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Cavendish Archive Reimagined: Amerigo Gazaway Edition

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1.
Sunny Day 02:46
[Amerigo Gazaway: Hook] Sunny day, feeling good feeling great Feels like everything’s about to go my way I’m ‘bout to make it rain, because I just got paid So we can party all night and then come home late It’s just another day, feeling good feeling great Feels like everything’s about to go my way I’m ‘bout to make it rain, because I just got paid So we can party all night and then come home late [Amerigo Gazaway: Verse 1] I’m just riding through the Bay listening to Sana G Thinking to myself ‘this is where I wanna be’ Sun shining, you can feel the summer breeze And that’s the type of ish that makes you never wanna leave You know it’s me, soon as I hit the scene See I remember back when it was all just a dream I was making tracks in my basement at 17 Now I’m sitting first class on a flight to Philippines And after that we gon’ hit the booth ‘Cause it’ Friday, and you ain’t got ish to do (true!) Man you know we always spit the truth And plant seeds, because out future is the youth It’s the ‘Funk Soul Brother Institute’ And making music that we love is what we’re here to do So if you’re ever feeling bad and the weather is crummy Just play this track and take it back to where the weather is sunny, yo [Amerigo Gazaway: Hook] Sunny day, feeling good feeling great Feels like everything’s about to go my way I’m ‘bout to make it rain, because I just got paid So we can party all night and then come home late It’s just another day, feeling good feeling great Feels like everything’s about to go my way I’m ‘bout to make it rain, because I just got paid So we can party all night and then come home late [Amerigo Gazaway: Verse 2] Windows down, 85 degrees Fahrenheit Hop inside, we bout to take a trip to paradise Catch a flight to where the weather is very nice And you can chill without a worry or a care in sight I need a place to relax my mind Sit back and watch the waves crash just to pass the time ‘Cause peace is something that I have to find Excuse me, bartender, can you pass the limes? Yo, come on everybody put your ones in the sky Get live, even though it’s only 1:45 in the afternoon ‘Bout to blast some tunes Fire up the grill y’all we ‘bout to act a fool ‘Cause today, there ain’t nothing that you have to do So on the way over make sure to grab some brews We do it all for the love y’all, never the money Just play this when the weather is sunny Amerigo Gazaway: Hook] Sunny day, feeling good feeling great Feels like everything’s about to go my way I’m ‘bout to make it rain, because I just got paid So we can party all night and then get home late It’s just another day, feeling good feeling great Feels like everything’s about to go my way I’m ‘bout to make it rain, because I just got paid So we can party all night and then get come late
2.
[Amerigo Gazaway: Verse 1] Let’s go, back with the force of thousand men Cop the new album for less than a thousand yen And vibe to it, cruise in your ride to it Ain’t nobody else that can do it like I do it kid See I ain’t the type to pull them things out, But when I kick a rhyme it might just blow your brains out A lot of rap is wack, I ain’t calling names out They fell off, kinda funny, ain’t it strange how Money changes situation Flip and rearrange the whole equation I’m so ill with it they can’t even deal with it Won’t stop ‘til my crew number one in the nation Ayo, I don’t really think they know who they up against Anytime Amerigo & Po linkin up again (facts) It’s guaranteed, solid, 10 out of 10 Go head, share it, blog it, tell a couple friends [Amerigo Gazaway: Hook] One time for the people in front, gettin’ crunk Here to give you what you want One time for the people in the back Hands up, let me see you, where you at? And one time for the people on the side Looking shy, is you really trying to vibe? And one time for the haters And anybody whoever said that we’d never make it Napoleon Da Legend: Verse 2] Out for the bag and a mountain of cash We out back, in the yard and we counting the stash The early bird’ll get the worm, so we learned to be fast  Cause the last shall be the first and the first shall be last Catch whiplash, when you see the whip drive past  They heard the last album I dropped they quit that fast  We some dream chasers switch up my street got new neighbors  Every other week we dropping a new flava  True playa for real, ask somebody who knows I got name that rings bells with somebody you know  That was a style for last year, now I got a new flow  Was in the rear now I’m stepping at the front of the row  Known as the incredible phenomenal king Never playing small games I ain’t time for these things We master plan it mash planet we outlandish  Stamp it, seal it and brand it, I’m a champion [Amerigo Gazaway: Hook] One time for the people in front, gettin’ crunk Here to give you what you want One time for the people in the back Hands up, let me see you, where you at? And one time for the people on the side Looking shy, is you really trying to vibe? And one time for the haters And anybody whoever said that we’d never make it Amerigo Gazaway: Verse 3] It ain’t even a question man they already know Every single mic that I touch turns into gold I don’t ever hold a grudge or wish death to my foes I just show ‘em to the door like when the register closed Yo, don’t let it hit ya where the sun don’t shine Sometimes you gotta let go of folks and cut those ties I love music and I do it with the upmost pride Now get live, let me hear you say it one more time [Amerigo Gazaway: Hook] One time for the people in front, gettin’ crunk Here to give you what you want One time for the people in the back Hands up, let me see you, where you at? And one time for the people on the side Looking shy, is you really trying to vibe? And one time for the haters And anybody whoever said that we’d never make it
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[Amerigo Gazaway: Verse 1] Before I forget, there’s some sh*t need to get off my chest Had a lot of ups and downs, had a lot of regrets Had a lot of close calls, lost a lot of my friends I’ll leave a roadmap for those who want to follow my steps It all started in Music City, where the story begins Cashville, I was born around a quarter to ten If I could rewind time and fast forward events I’d go back and tell everybody to hold onto what’s important to them ‘Cause it could all be gone an instant So we remain close even though we long distance And I hope I get to see you on Christmas ‘Cause it’s been far too long since we kicked it [Amerigo Gazaway: Hook] I’m real sorry if we haven’t been speaking much I’m working hard and I haven’t been sleeping much Next time I’m in town maybe we could meet for lunch? I hope you’re doing well fam, keep in touch I’m real sorry if we haven’t been speaking much I’m working hard and I haven’t been sleeping much Next time your in town maybe we could meet for lunch? I hope you’re doing well, yo keep in touch [Amerigo Gazaway: Verse 2] Sup fam, been a minute since we kicked it last Sorta brings me back, like the ghost of Christmas past Or skipping class and the Donut Den spitting raps Joking on each other like you ‘old broke looking ass’ Damn I miss those days But now we all grown up, aint that sh*t so cray? Yo I heard you got one on the way What about me? I might settle down one of these days But right now, I’m trying to live it, and love it a lie Thankful everyday I wake up with the sun in the sky I can’t complain (nah), it’s been a wonderful ride And it ain’t over yet, I’m trying to take it one step at a time So don’t be mad if I forget to reply It’s just ‘cause I’ve been busy in the lab perfecting my rhymes I know I haven’t been keeping up as much as I like But life gets in the way, man you know what it’s like [Amerigo Gazaway: Hook] I’m real sorry if we haven’t been speaking much I’m working hard and I haven’t been sleeping much Next time I’m in town maybe we could meet for lunch? I hope you’re doing well fam, keep in touch I’m real sorry if we haven’t been speaking much I’m working hard and I haven’t been sleeping much Next time your in town maybe we could meet for lunch? I hope you’re doing well, yo keep in touch [Amerigo Gazaway: Verse 3] Dear Sis, I really hop you hear this ‘Cause I feel like we don’t’ be taking on some weird sh*t And it’s not that I don’t wanna call, not at all It’s just that when I see my niece’s picture on the wall I wanna ball, because we live so far apart I’d come visit more if I could get this car to start But instead I made this card, ‘modern art’ Signed your little bro, form the bottom of my heart Dear Pops, I’m still holding back the teardrops You lost you mom, Iost my grandma, it’s weird not Knowing that I could just pick up the phone And tell her how much I love her now that moment is gone So keep in touch with the people you love Because there’s always someone out there who’s in need of a hug And maybe next time I’m in town we could meet for some lunch And reminisce on all the crazy sh*t we did growing up, yo [Amerigo Gazaway: Hook] I’m real sorry if we haven’t been speaking much I’m working hard and I haven’t been sleeping much Next time I’m in town maybe we could meet for lunch? I hope you’re doing well fam, keep in touch I’m real sorry if we haven’t been speaking much I’m working hard and I haven’t been sleeping much Next time your in town maybe we could meet for lunch? I hope you’re doing well, yo keep in touch
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[Amerigo Gazaway: Hook] Everybody get live if you up in the place Don’t get it twisted, listen y’all we ain’t playin’ Better watch what you say when you speakin’ my name So don’t trip, listen y’all we ain’t playin Anybody out there who still think it’s a game Don’t get it twisted, listen y’all we ain’t playin’ Bout to set the record straight on a couple of things So don’t trip, listen y’all we ain’t playin’ [Amerigo Gazaway: Verse 1] Nah, I ain’t playin’ with y’all I put my heart into everything I say in these bars This sh*t hard bruh, damn we be puttin’ in work Mad a lot of sacrifices but it could have been worse Preach, yo I think we ‘bout to take ‘em to church I get a rush everytime I’m creating a verse It’s transformative, got mixtapes but I can’t tour with it So that’s when I picked up a mic and started recording it ‘Cuz life is more than just workin’ a job 9 to 5, wake up everyday cursin’ your boss Still exhausted from the grind, ain’t no time to recharge But we won’t stop until the prize is finally ours Yo, we’ve come too far to turn back now Nieghbors bangin’ on the door like ‘”Will you turn that down?!’ Cuz real emcees now are nowhere to be found I thought I told y’all before, we ain’t playin’ around [Amerigo Gazaway: Hook] Everybody get live if you up in the place Don’t get it twisted, listen y’all we ain’t playin’ Better watch what you say when you speakin’ my name So don’t trp, listen y’all we ain’t playin Anybody out there who still think it’s a game Don’t get it twisted, listen y’all we ain’t playin’ Bout to set the record straight on a couple of things So don’t trip, listen y’all we ain’t playin’ [Dillon: Verse 2] No jokes no games it’s dead serious All red leather like Eddie Murphy, ‘Delirious’ I’m that luxurious, the jury is out My business is all I got time to worry about I doubt anybody owes me a debt, ‘cause I collect I ain’t doing the show until they show me a check And when I step off the stage, straight back to the lab We can do the after party while I’m packing my bag I spent enough time acting a fool I had to level up so I could flex my spectacular tools I used to wish I was official then I earned my stripes I was lurking, waiting for my turn to strike I’ve got a style you’re gonna learn to like, I’m not leaving I’ll be doing drop after drop ‘til I stop breathing I’m on the grind ‘til I lay in the ground I thought I told y’all before we ain’t playin’ around [Amerigo Gazaway: Hook] Everybody get live if you up in the place Don’t get it twisted, listen y’all we ain’t playin’ Better watch what you say when you speakin’ my name So don’t trip, listen y’all we ain’t playin Anybody out there who still think it’s a game Don’t get it twisted, listen y’all we ain’t playin’ Bout to set the record straight on a couple of things So don’t trip, listen y’all we ain’t playin’
5.
Let It Shine 04:04
[Amerigo Gazaway: Hook] Let it shine, let it glow If you feel the inspiration let it flow Say it loud. Let ‘em know It’s divine you can feel it in your soul Let it shine, let it glow When you feel the inspiration let it flow Say it loud. Let ‘em know It’s divine you can feel it in your soul [Amerigo Gazaway: Verse 1] People that have come alive, that’s what this world needs So please, shine your light for the world to see I went and toured around the world to find the girl of my dreams But when I came back home, that’s when she found me So sophisticated, yeah she’s my queen She got here ish together, even got her PHD I tell her everyday, she can do anything That she puts her mind to if she only believes But that’s just half the battle, easier said than done And you know what they say, two head are better than one You might get a head start and do better than some But you can’t take it with you when you’re dead and your gone So in the meantime, we gon’ live life to fullest ‘Cause any given day you could die from a bullet Everybody going through it, in time like these I let my soul shine bright through rhymes like these So let it shine [Amerigo Gazaway: Hook] Let it shine, let it glow If you feel the inspiration let it flow Say it loud. Let ‘em know It’s divine you can feel it in your soul Let it shine, let it glow When you feel the inspiration let it flow Say it loud, let ‘em know It’s divine you can feel it in your soul [Amerigo Gazaway: Verse 2] All I had was a Casio and Acid Pro A red keytar that my Pops bought as a joke I started making beats on it ‘cause I thought it was dope How you could take something else and then make it your own Fast forward years later now I’m out on the road And it feels like my life is starting to spiral out of control So much pressure on my mind it’s like I’m bout to explode My booking agent hit hit me up to ask me ‘how did it go?’ I wanna tell him it was everything I’d hoped for And that the crowd went nuts, but that’s just folklore Some people tell me that I need to stick to making beats But truth be told, yo I really wish I wrote more My favorite rapper said ‘the world is yours’ But that’s only if you get through them revolving doors So here’s a message that goes out to all the girls and boys Don’t ever be afraid to speak up and use your voice And let it shine [Amerigo Gazaway: Hook] Let it shine, let it glow If you feel the inspiration let it flow Say it loud. Let ‘em know It’s divine you can feel it in your soul Let it shine, let it glow When you feel the inspiration let it flow Say it loud, let ‘em know It’s divine you can feel it in your soul [Amerigo Gazaway: Bridge] Let it shine Let it glow Say it loud And let ‘em know [Amerigo Gazaway: Verse 3] And it feels’ like we finally made it But it’s a marathon y’all, ain’t no time to get lazy We got a long way to go, this is just the beginning Gotta Change your mind frame and get adjusted to winning Because those negative thoughts will keep you head in a box Luck is being ready when the opportunity knocks So keep doing what you’re doing y’all don’t ever give up And be a shining light for others when the weather gets rough And let it shine [Amerigo Gazaway: Outro x 2] Let it shine Let it glow Say it loud And let ‘em know
6.
[Amerigo Gazaway: Verse 1] As I take a deep breath, and try to relax I find a moment to reflect on the life that I’ve had I wouldn’t take none of it back, the good or the bad ‘Cause everything I’ve been through made me who I am And we should celebrate, the small victories often The lessons that we’ve learned, everything that we’ve accomplished All the fallen soldiers lost in the combat zone Their spirit still lives with us even though they’ve gone back home The road to riches it gets bumpy but keep staying the course Every once in a while might have to take a detour ‘Cause ain’t no shortcuts to success, but I’m trying my best Both my parents still in debt and no retirement yet My momma always told me that you gotta work for your dreams Protect you mental health, Take care of all your personal needs But when you’re done, put your gloves on, get back in the ring Because you know it isn’t over ‘til the fat lady sings [Amerigo Gazaway: Hook] ‘Cause when the going gets tough and life’s wearing you down And it feels like there’s not love anywhere to be found Just remember that there’s a light, at the end of the tunnel Gotta get back up and fight, don’t give in to the struggle And when the waters het rough, and the tide gets high And it feels like you’re stuck, in a race against time Just remember to keep your head up, and do what you can Adapt to every circumstance and follow through with you plan [Napoleon Da Legend: Verse 2] Stress gets heavy on the shoulders I’ve learned to live with regrets, you don’t get to do it over  Shrugging off a boulder is tough, life ain’t a bluff Was doing the most, when I thought I wasn’t enough  The pressure crushes, anxiety mixed with adrenaline rushes  The game always catches up to even the cleverest brothers  Lately I’m feeling like, every crevice of my brain’s cluttered  Too close to the sun dehydrated they kept the rain from us  It’s a chain reaction going down flames as you plummet Now I’m trained, I can catch it I can feel it in my stomach  Achilles heel exposed, I had to close the gap Cause when the walls is closing in it’s easy to overreact  And that’s a sober fact, sadness and joy can overlap Sometimes you got to slow up for the victory lap Quickly adapt, switched my lane up and I dash  I survived thru the hell, and I grew up in a flash  [Amerigo Gazaway: Hook] ‘Cause when the going gets tough and life’s wearing you down And it feels like there’s not love anywhere to be found Just remember that there’s a light, at the end of the tunnel Gotta get back up and fight, don’t give in to the struggle And when the waters het rough, and the tide gets high And it feels like you’re stuck, in a race against time Just remember to keep your head up, and do what you can Adapt to every circumstance and follow through with you plan
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[Amerigo Gazaway: Hook] When I look her eyes Her love is like a drug it gets me hooked every time And the way she makes me feel I don’t know how to describe As much as I try, I can’t get her out of my mind ‘Cause when I look in her eyes Her love is like a drug it gets me hooked every time My Pops told me not to trust a big butt and a smile But I’ve been known to slip up every once in a while [Amerigo Gazaway: Verse 1] From the moment that I saw ya I knew you was trouble Those hints that you kept dropping me were so subtle At first I thought I was just imagining things But this infatuation, yo, it’s bout to drive me insane I can’t live without ya, I can’t breathe without ya, sleep without ya Travel halfway ‘round the world so I don’t have to be without ya And I hope you feel the same way too But sometimes it’s hard to tell ‘cause you be acting aloof So attractive and cute, boy immaculate too Rubbing lotion on you back as we relax by the pool Whad’ya say me and you take this back to the room And I promise I’ll do anything you ask me to do It’s so passionate, listen we don’t need to pretend I know you love to be a tease and keep me in suspense And will I see her again? Well I guess it depends Woke up the next morning she was gone with the wind, damn [Amerigo Gazaway: Hook] When I look her eyes Her love is like a drug it gets me hooked every time And the way she makes me feel I don’t know how to describe As much as I try, I can’t get her out of my mind ‘Cause when I look in her eyes Her love is like a drug it gets me hooked every time My Pops told me not to trust a big butt and a smile But I’ve been known to slip up every once in a while [Amerigo Gazaway: Verse 2] What’s going on, can I holler at cha I wanna talk I ain’t trying to throw a dollar at cha She looking hard, now is it because I’m dark, attractive Slick and know all the tactics Or is she just the type of chick that’s into ballin’ rappers? I must apologize miss, but I was walking by when Your beauty caught my eyes and Heh…she started laughing She so fine you must be some kind of model actress She said no quite but I would love if you could autograph this I can’t lie, I was took by surprise But I could tell the desire by the look in her eyes My Pops warned bout this I shoulda took his advice She put a spell on all the guys with her hips and her thighs Yo, you so fly I can’t even pretend And you can always stay the night if you in need of a friend But will I see her again? Well I guess it depends No replies from the last text message I sent, damn [Amerigo Gazaway: Hook] When I look her eyes Her love is like a drug it gets me hooked every time And the way she makes me feel I don’t know how to describe As much as I try, I can’t get her out of my mind ‘Cause when I look in her eyes Her love is like a drug it gets me hooked every time My Pops told me not to trust a big butt and a smile But I’ve been known to slip up every once in a while
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[Amerigo Gazaway: Hook] They say that life is what you make it And if you want something, then go out there and take it I know that you’ve been waitin’ so thank you for being patient You are now ‘bout to witness, history in the making Yo, this is history in the making Its just history in the making [Amerigo Gazaway: Verse 1] They say that life is what you make it And anytime that’ you’re afraid of something you should face it Don’t wait for nothing, yo you gotta go out there and chase it So many folks with talent but it ends being wasted And I can see through all the wickedness and the hatred People turning on each other like prisoners on a spaceship Complacent in the matrix or searching for salvation I haven’t found it yet but I’m so close that I can taste it Motivation, that’s why I’m destined to rise Oh I get it, You ain’t sleepin’, you just resting you eyes You too busy checking DMs and message replies See most these rappers are just cosplayers, dressed in disguise Me I’m trying to make tunes that stand up to the test of time ‘Cause right bout now It’s a blessing to be alive So remember to drive slow, keep your eyes on the road And one day your story might get told, this is the life I chose [Amerigo Gazaway: Hook] They say that life is what you make it And if you want something, then go out there and take it I know that you’ve been waitin’ so thank you for being patient You are now ‘bout to witness, history in the making Yo, this is history in the making Its just history in the making [Amerigo Gazaway: Verse 2] They say that life is what you make it If that’s the case then I’m a maker sure mine’s a celebration My life has taken me around the world so many places I’ve made so many friends and met so many different faces And I’ve seen people do all types of thing to get the paper I put that on my Momma y’all and everything that’s sacred The world is burning and there’s not much I can do to save it But I can get involved in my community and change it Inspiration, will only get you so far But true grit and determination, that’s what’s sets you apart Just build your catalog, focus and invest in your art And don’t get caught up in the trends and who’s the best on the charts Always stay true to yourself, don’t forget who you are ‘Cause in the fast lane, you could end up wrecking your car, So remember to drive slow, keep your eyes on the road Tell my story with this mic I hold, this is the life I chose [Amerigo Gazaway: Hook] They say that life is what you make it And if you want something, then go out there and take it I know that you’ve been waitin’ so thank you for being patient You are now ‘bout to witness, history in the making Yo, this is history in the making Its just history in the making [Amerigo Gazaway: Verse 3] They say that life is what you make it So why no make it better for the future generations? The devil comes in many forms and various tempations Sometimes he puts you in a precarious situation And just because we disagree doesn’t mean that I hate ya They try to tell us sympathy goes against human nature But let’s review the facts and take it back to the basics ‘Cause that’s the one factor that actually separates us Innovation, will only take us so far But true empathy that’s how you know who the replicants are Just being there for one another when the times get hard And standing up for someone even though you might get scarred I’m just trying to pay for all my sins and right these wrongs Document the world around me as I write these songs So remember to drive slow, keep my eyes on the road And one day my story might get told, this is the life I chose [Amerigo Gazaway: Hook] They say that life is what you make it And if you want something, then go out there and take it I know that you’ve been waitin’ so thank you for being patient You are now ‘bout to witness, history in the making Yo, this is history in the making Its just history in the making
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[Amerigo Gazaway: Hook] When you drop the needle on to the groove, it don’t stop When you find the perfect sample to loop, it don’t stop When you see the people startin’ to move, it don’t stop Ayo it don’t stop, come on, it don’t stop Every single time I step in the booth, it don’t stop Now everybody start raisin’ the roof, it don’t stop Man you know we keep it hot just like a stovetop Yo, it’ don’t stop, come on, it don’t stop [Napoleon Da Legend: Verse 1] Every time I feel a way I put it down on the page It’s like therapy for me I move it out of the way Channel the vibe. speaking with izms like Channel Live When I’m feeling stuck in a prism, I just glance to the side And switch the angle up, time to boss up like chancellor Send the boomerang back, after I get it like philanthropist Money in the bank, we run the numbers for days When the sample is looped nice always got something to say We don’t, lack courage we don’t lack resolve And when they underestimate, we just laugh it off The next up on the next level elevator up Hard work, take a break we don’t celebrate enough You love to hear to story of ups and downs Asking, they wanna know what’s he up to now Never dilute the product don’t corrupt the file On to the next stop then we shut it down [Amerigo Gazaway: Hook] When you drop the needle on to the groove, it don’t stop When you find the perfect sample to loop, it don’t stop When you see the people startin’ to move, it don’t stop Ayo it don’t stop, come on, it don’t stop Every single time I step in the booth, it don’t stop Now everybody start raisin’ the roof, it don’t stop Man you know we keep it hot just like a stovetop Yo, it’ don’t stop, come on, it don’t stop [Amerigo Gazaway: Verse 2] Yo listen up and let me tell you bout a couple of things My love for music runs deep just like the blood in my veins I’m talking Miles, Marvin, John Coltrane Cant’ forget Billie Holiday and Carmen McRae It don’t stop, I could just keep on goin’ Like an Energizer bunny, just keep on flowin’ My rhymes is cold like in the winter when it keeps on snowin’ Or like the wind in Chi-City when it keeps on blowin’ It don’t stop, yeah you must have forgot You must have either been asleep or hiding under a rock And all these rappers out here bragging hwo much money they got On Tik-Tok, stop pretending to be something you’re not They wonder why we get props when we’re up in the spot We double trouble bubble bubble bubblin’ hot And man you know it’s automatic just like a robot Ayo, it don’t stop, come on, it don’t stop [Amerigo Gazaway: Hook] When you drop the needle on to the groove, it don’t stop When you find the perfect sample to loop, it don’t stop When you see the people startin’ to move, it don’t stop Ayo it don’t stop, come on, it don’t stop Every single time I step in the booth, it don’t stop Now everybody start raisin’ the roof, it don’t stop Man you know we keep it hot just like a stovetop Yo, it’ don’t stop, come on, it don’t stop
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The Truth 03:43
[Amerigo Gazaway: Hook] The truth, if that’s what you’re hoping to find Gotta refocus your grind, it’s time to open your mind ‘Cause the game is flawed by design, it’s hard to win When the odds are stacked against you all of the time So just take it from me Nowadays you can’t always believe what you see Still searching for the answers till I rest in peace Life’s a gamble but the truth is just set you free It’s the truth [Amerigo Gazaway: Verse 1] The truth is that everything is connected And truth as far stranger than anything you expected And truth hurts sometimes it’s hard for you to accept it Or too hard to admit what you did wrong and correct it A skeptic by nature that’s how I was raised Taught to question everything and never trust what they say I learned I learned that from Aunt Dorothy, she used to read for hours a day Half blind but you know that never got in a way (never) Truth is out there if you know where to look Or know how to go to the library open a book A true scholar, trying to scrounge up a few dollars So I can save up enough to put my kids through college The pursuit of knowledge Is a worthy in endeavor But remember birds of a feather always flock together So keep your circle tight surround yourself with those who inspire The answer to life’s questions as my only desire It’s the truth Amerigo Gazaway: Hook] The truth, if that’s what you’re hoping to find Gotta refocus your grind, it’s time to open your mind ‘Cause the game is flawed by design, it’s hard to win When the odds are stacked against you all of the time So just take it from me Nowadays you can’t always believe what you see Still searching for the answers till I rest in peace Life’s a gamble but the truth is just set you free It’s the truth Amerigo Gazaway: Verse 2] The truth is never that simple there’s always a gray area And things ain’t been the same since I left the Bay Area The world’s gone up in flames and it’s causing mass hysteria Just tryin’ to stay sane, seems like everyday it gets scarier Yo, is it safe to go outside? Global pandemic, missiles falling from the sky Oh my oh my I just wanna’ escape Like these billionaires trying to send their rocket to space See they don’t know what it feels like to stand in our shoes We can’t feed the hungry but we put a man on the moon? Yo the truth, the truth is that the planet is doomed Unless we act fast and come up with a plan to improve And I hate to be the bearer of bad news But the silver lining is that there is brand new Generation doing things that we could never have dreamed Gotta keep you mind open or you’ll never be free It’s the truth Amerigo Gazaway: Hook] The truth, if that’s what you’re hoping to find Gotta refocus your grind, it’s time to open your mind ‘Cause the game is flawed by design, it’s hard to win When the odds are stacked against you all of the time So just take it from me Nowadays you can’t always believe what you see Still searching for the answers till I rest in peace Life’s a gamble but the truth is just set you free It’s the truth Amerigo Gazaway: Outro] It’s the truth y’all It’s the truth Swear to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth It’s the truth It’s the truth y’all Swear to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth It’s the truth
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[Amerigo Gazaway: intro] Full circle, full circle, full circle Full circle, full circle, full circle [Amerigo Gazaway: Verse 1] Sometimes I sit and reminisce, on night like this Catch a vibe and get inspired when I write like this It’s therapeutic, it’s truly a blessing to share this music Times are stressful but I know that we’re destined for brighter futures No excuses, It’s just a matter of time The revolution is what’s happening inside of your mind Id you allow it, I’ve seen people with talent, their vision clouded Overcome by lust, greed, money and power, Spent countless hours in the lab, perfecting the craft In the past, I used to just obsess over tracks Now I hit record, bounce it down, press it on wax Put it out and keep it moving like directional pads The soul controller, spinning jazz records on an old Victrola Looking for the perfect soulful loop that I can rap over Now fast forward ‘bout 15 years Artists that idolized I now consider my peers It’s full circle [Amerigo Gazaway: Hook] Full circle, full circle, full circle What goes around comes around Full circle, full circle, full circle And what goes up must come down Full circle, full circle, full circle As the world turns, as the world burns Full circle, full circle, full circle I’m just trying to pass on what I’ve learned [Napoleon Da Legend: Verse 2] Im a live and die this, was born supremely biased The type of timing I’m on, nobody can’t deny it Nah floating over obstacles in autopilot They wanna criticize a boss, but yo I never mind it My shine a leave ‘em blinded, I gas ‘em like hybrid We keep the business private catch me on the corner sliding Misleading no one you can miss me with that Always moving in back channels stay privy with that State of the art with techniques stay tricky with that Unpredictable witty that’s where I really been at I love the thrill of it creating just deliver the vibe Some a dying na live this life some are living na die Some living a lie, but not I, I’m being myself I said Bye Bye to negative it’s freedom I felt And nothing else can compare when I’m staring at the mirror And how I feel inside of me matches exactly my appearance [Amerigo Gazaway: Hook] Full circle, full circle, full circle What goes around comes around Full circle, full circle, full circle And what goes up must come down Full circle, full circle, full circle As the world turns, as the world burns Full circle, full circle, full circle I’m just trying to pass on what I’ve learned [Awon: Verse 3] I’m rather unique, cipher complete I was defined by the streets, refined by the beats The elephant in the room, a quiet beast Off the iron leash, ionize the speech Magneto flow with electrons in the reach So you could die in sleep or try to hold the heat and still get twisted Life’s about choices and it helps if you are gifted I plan to ride the boat, sailing wherever it is driftin’ Constant elevation is the mission my position Or opinion doesn’t matter, without a pot to piss in With a trigger finger itchin’ for the shiny things that glisten My inner vision see’s the contradiction of my aura These days I’m in the crib watching cartoons with my daughter In the ‘burbs with the manicured lawns because of hip-hop All I ever wanted from emceeing was big props I got the game locked, I write to raindrops Sip until the pain stops, it’s a shame no one in the lane could claim hot [Amerigo Gazaway: Hook] Full circle, full circle, full circle What goes around comes around Full circle, full circle, full circle And what goes up must come down Full circle, full circle, full circle As the world turns, as the world burns Full circle, full circle, full circle I’m just trying to pass on what I’ve learned

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Cavendish Archive and Soul Mates Records are pleased to announce the upcoming release of ‘Cavendish Reimagined: Amerigo Gazaway Edition’ - a sun-soaked, soulful collection of golden age hip-hop sampled entirely from '60s and '70s records from the Boosey & Hawkes and Cavendish Music archive. Produced and performed by Amerigo Gazaway of Soul Mates Records, with additional rap performances from a range of lyricists including Napoleon Da Legend, Dillon and Awon.

Listen to the lead single 'We Ain't Playin' (feat. Dillon), pre-order the digital/CD and stay tuned for the full album dropping 6/7/24.

“As a record collector and hip-hop producer, I’ve always had a special affinity for library and production music from the ‘60’s and ‘70’s (especially the Boosey & Hawkes collection, which many of us DJs and sample hunters have become familiar with on our digging expeditions). While most library records are originally made with the intention of being used in film soundtracks, commercials and TV, they have also become an endless source of inspiration and sample material for some of hip-hop’s greatest producers and crate diggers.

Library music holds a special place in my heart, because I believe it often possesses a certain level of artistic freedom, musicianship, and an experimental quality rarely found in other more traditional forms of music. These were players and artists who were not attempting to make pop radio ‘hits’ - instead they were trying to enhance the overall emotional and narrative elements of the stories being told on-screen.

So when Cavendish Music reached out to me to see if I wanted to delve into their infinitely vast catalog, it was like a producer’s ‘dream come true’ and an offer I couldn’t refuse. To make things a little more interesting, I challenged myself to write original rap lyrics for each track and enlisted a handful of my favorite emcees and collaborators to join me for the ride. I hope you enjoy the results!”

- Amerigo Gazaway

All tracks (including instrumental versions) available for sync/licensing via Cavendish Music: search.cavendishmusic.com/track/CAVA0048

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released June 7, 2024

Lyrics written and performed by Amerigo Gazaway
Produced by Amerigo Gazaway
Featured vocals written and performed by Napoleon Da Legend, Dillon, & Awon
All samples taken from the Boosey & Hawkes and Cavendish Archive (see individual track description for composer info/credits)
Mixed by Amerigo Gazaway & ThisisART
Cavendish Archive & Soul Mates Records 2024

Amerigo Gazaway:
amerigomusic.com

Cavendish Music:
www.cavendishmusic.com

Soul Mates Records:
soulmatesrecords.com

Dillon:
www.dillonmaurer.net

Napoleon Da Legend:
www.napoleondalegend.com

Awon:
awon.bandcamp.com/music

This is ART:
thisisartmusic.com

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Amerigo Gazaway’s cleverly executed hip-hop remix projects gives audiences a familiar, yet fresh and distinct way to experience their favorite songs.

Honing his DJ skills through tours of Europe, Brazil, and throughout the U.S., Amerigo Gazaway’s dancefloor driving DJ sets seamlessly blend classic breakbeats, remixes, and mashups of Funk, Soul, Disco, Hip-Hop, Afrobeat, and more.
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