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“BLACK TIES”

Artist: Elle E.D. @elle_e.d
Written by: Elle E.D. and Y2
Additional Vocals: Y2 @y2heru
Music Producer: Ventage Frost @ventagefrost
Recording Engineer: Moses Williams @wreblemuzik
Mix Engineer: GL @glmadeit

Recorded at Tap Out Records Studios Austin,TX @tapoutrecordsatx
Additional Recording: Clear Lake Recording Studios North Hollywood,CA @clearlakerecording

Director/Editor: Elle E.D. @elle_e.d
DP: Josh Moreland @joshmoreland
Lighting: Devine Evans 🤣 @devineevans
MUA: Kellie Corbett @kelliecorbett_mua
Hair: Elle E.D. @elle_e.d
Styling: Elle E.D. @elle_e.d
Executive Producer: Devine Evans @devineevans

Special thanks to @lionzdenz for additional lighting/gear

This video was made with all my love, soul, and the game my family passed down.I took everything I’ve been through, the joy, the pain, the triumphs and the trauma, and turned it into art.This the new definition of a Baddie!

Dedicated to Aunt Doris and Uncle Fritz 🕊

Artist: Elle E.D. @elle_ed

Produced by @devineevans
Co-Produced by 11:30 @itsonly1130
Written by @elle_e.d
Horn arrangement and Performance by @regiment_horns
Keyboard and Drum Programming by @devineevans
Bass by @jcleve92
Piano by @alfredsheppardmusic
String Arrangement and additional keys by @lukerative7
Additional sound design by @itsonly1130
Mixed by @dextersimmonsofficial
Mastered by Gene “The Machine” Grimaldi atoasismastering

Director: Daniel Sabouné @_danielsaboune
DP/Editor- @_danielsaboune
Creative Direction- Elle E.D.
Executive Producer - Devine Evans
Video Producers - Devine Evans and Elle E.D. for Black Dynasty Media

Cast
Corrie Decosta @smil3daily
Feli Fresh @felifresh
Paris Dunbar @itsparisdunbar
The 8ae @the8ae
Queen Cookee @queencookee
Br00klyn James @br00klynjames
Bria Shaw @_briashaw
Carnita Nicole @carnitanicole
Kellie Corbett @kelliecorbett
Ruby Shine @iamrubyshineon
Cierra Singh @tons_ofcee
Amore the Songstress @amorethesongstress
Luna Mendoza @lunav1s1on
Devine Evans@devineevans
Christopher “Big C” Potter @c_potter1102
Jay Deon @theeinlandemperor
Authentic @authentikbeats
KT
Soul brother V-Luv @soulbrothervluv
Jon Fitzgerald @flixbyfitz
Fresh Redding @freshredding
Abai Peace @abaipeace
Josh Moreland @joshmoreland
Breedsworld @breedsworld
Alfred Sheppard @alfredsheppardmusic
Ron G @rlgsax

Elle E.D.‘s Parents :
Wanda Dee @thegoddesswandadee
Eric Floyd

Spades Players:
Amore the Songstress
Alfred Sheppard
Ron G
Br00klyn James

Grill Masters:
Devine Evans
Christopher “Big C” Potter
Jay Decosta

Kids:
Elle E.D.’s Niece: Zoë Jarrett (as herself)
Skyler Evans
Christopher “CJ” Potter Jr.
Seven Love
Jeremiah Sage

Glam Team:
Kellie Corbett - Make up @kelliecorbett_mua
Carnita Nicole - Stylist @carnitanicole
Angel “Hair-braid Killa” Aliya - Hair @hairbraidkilla
Richard Benn III - Assistant Hair @richhairla

“TOKYO DRIFT”

ELLE E.D.

DIRECTOR/DOP
@_danielsaboune

CREATIVE DIRECTION
@elle_e.d

CHOREOGRAPHER
@freshredding
KEY MAKEUP
@kelliecorbett_mua
KEY HAIR
@you_lovejg @themarsutocollection
ADDITIONAL HAIR
@hairbraidkilla
ARTIST STYLING
@sankaraxt
DANCER STYLING 
@carnitanicole
PROPS/RENTAL
@glg_la @glg_gary
GRAPHICS
@dantedavisdesign
BTS
@joshmoreland
PA
@c_potter1102
@flixbyfitz

CAST:

FEMALE DANCERS
@bayoko
@yuu0715yuki
@__bataco

MALE DANCERS
@vinnystyle
@m.amine_ghorab
@caseyroxas
@cjaves_dtjd

LEAD
@rockncalixte

WAITRESS
@theresa.junetao

PEDESTRIAN
@diana.dray

Special Thanks:
@devineevans you already know 💕too many IMDB credits to list 😜
@itsonly1130 the beat is crazy 🔊
@y2heru my brother the goat 🐐 and ultimate collab and writing partner
@glmadeit mix beast🦁🦍🐅
@cinepacks.studios

Happy Mother’s Day (A Musician’s Failed Attempt at Being Romantic)

Title: Life as a Song

The Intro:

The song begins in the key of D minor, performed by a fiery curly-haired singer who somehow figured out how to sing on top of the unresolved chord progressions of a struggling musician performing in a “doing my best” time signature to an “I’m lost as fuck” BPM. At first, I found myself improvising with chords could have ruined the whole song. As bad as those note choices were, you always found a way to hit the perfect note.Verse 1:

From beat 1, our harmony began the day you held my Sky’s hand to do homework. This was a chord that I didn’t see coming. It was out of key from the song I was used to playing, but that shit inspired me.I countered you with a minor chord by giving you a ride home. You countered with your lasagna landing on a Sus chord that had me in full suspense. What is she going to do next?

Pre-Chorus:
By this point you began to recognize my patterns. You saw areas that needed improvement, and you quietly began to notice a lot of the players around me were pushing me in a way that diminished me, “Everyone that is here for you are not here for you,” were the lyrics you sang. I heard them, and the music stopped. And though I am not always good at recognizing cues, I recognized yours. Those lyrics led to our first date, a rooftop by the ocean. Our tempo was now steady, but the suspense still lingered for a final measure. I felt nervous. Afraid I would miss the next downbeat. It was beat three of the final measure when I questioned if I was ever in control. With a dominant 7 chord I could C sharp as Our first kiss reminded me that I was never in control because you introduced the leading tone, the harmonic minor moment that perfectly set up our first chorus.

Chorus 1:

That night we were in unison, soon to be in harmony with Sky. Those we love most began to join in. The song began to feel like an anthem. We are the perfect song performed on a Devine day under the beautiful Sky. All we needed was one more lyric that would end up giving us the perfect Rhyme.

Happy Mothers Day @elle_e.d @iamdaynah thank you for all you are for me & Rhyme & Sky

Happy Mother’s Day (A Musician’s Failed Attempt at Being Romantic)

Title: Life as a Song

The Intro:

The song begins in the key of D minor, performed by a fiery curly-haired singer who somehow figured out how to sing on top of the unresolved chord progressions of a struggling musician performing in a “doing my best” time signature to an “I’m lost as fuck” BPM. At first, I found myself improvising with chords could have ruined the whole song. As bad as those note choices were, you always found a way to hit the perfect note.Verse 1:

From beat 1, our harmony began the day you held my Sky’s hand to do homework. This was a chord that I didn’t see coming. It was out of key from the song I was used to playing, but that shit inspired me.I countered you with a minor chord by giving you a ride home. You countered with your lasagna landing on a Sus chord that had me in full suspense. What is she going to do next?

Pre-Chorus:
By this point you began to recognize my patterns. You saw areas that needed improvement, and you quietly began to notice a lot of the players around me were pushing me in a way that diminished me, “Everyone that is here for you are not here for you,” were the lyrics you sang. I heard them, and the music stopped. And though I am not always good at recognizing cues, I recognized yours. Those lyrics led to our first date, a rooftop by the ocean. Our tempo was now steady, but the suspense still lingered for a final measure. I felt nervous. Afraid I would miss the next downbeat. It was beat three of the final measure when I questioned if I was ever in control. With a dominant 7 chord I could C sharp as Our first kiss reminded me that I was never in control because you introduced the leading tone, the harmonic minor moment that perfectly set up our first chorus.

Chorus 1:

That night we were in unison, soon to be in harmony with Sky. Those we love most began to join in. The song began to feel like an anthem. We are the perfect song performed on a Devine day under the beautiful Sky. All we needed was one more lyric that would end up giving us the perfect Rhyme.

Happy Mothers Day @elle_e.d @iamdaynah thank you for all you are for me & Rhyme & Sky

Happy Mother’s Day (A Musician’s Failed Attempt at Being Romantic)

Title: Life as a Song

The Intro:

The song begins in the key of D minor, performed by a fiery curly-haired singer who somehow figured out how to sing on top of the unresolved chord progressions of a struggling musician performing in a “doing my best” time signature to an “I’m lost as fuck” BPM. At first, I found myself improvising with chords could have ruined the whole song. As bad as those note choices were, you always found a way to hit the perfect note.Verse 1:

From beat 1, our harmony began the day you held my Sky’s hand to do homework. This was a chord that I didn’t see coming. It was out of key from the song I was used to playing, but that shit inspired me.I countered you with a minor chord by giving you a ride home. You countered with your lasagna landing on a Sus chord that had me in full suspense. What is she going to do next?

Pre-Chorus:
By this point you began to recognize my patterns. You saw areas that needed improvement, and you quietly began to notice a lot of the players around me were pushing me in a way that diminished me, “Everyone that is here for you are not here for you,” were the lyrics you sang. I heard them, and the music stopped. And though I am not always good at recognizing cues, I recognized yours. Those lyrics led to our first date, a rooftop by the ocean. Our tempo was now steady, but the suspense still lingered for a final measure. I felt nervous. Afraid I would miss the next downbeat. It was beat three of the final measure when I questioned if I was ever in control. With a dominant 7 chord I could C sharp as Our first kiss reminded me that I was never in control because you introduced the leading tone, the harmonic minor moment that perfectly set up our first chorus.

Chorus 1:

That night we were in unison, soon to be in harmony with Sky. Those we love most began to join in. The song began to feel like an anthem. We are the perfect song performed on a Devine day under the beautiful Sky. All we needed was one more lyric that would end up giving us the perfect Rhyme.

Happy Mothers Day @elle_e.d @iamdaynah thank you for all you are for me & Rhyme & Sky

Happy Mother’s Day (A Musician’s Failed Attempt at Being Romantic)

Title: Life as a Song

The Intro:

The song begins in the key of D minor, performed by a fiery curly-haired singer who somehow figured out how to sing on top of the unresolved chord progressions of a struggling musician performing in a “doing my best” time signature to an “I’m lost as fuck” BPM. At first, I found myself improvising with chords could have ruined the whole song. As bad as those note choices were, you always found a way to hit the perfect note.Verse 1:

From beat 1, our harmony began the day you held my Sky’s hand to do homework. This was a chord that I didn’t see coming. It was out of key from the song I was used to playing, but that shit inspired me.I countered you with a minor chord by giving you a ride home. You countered with your lasagna landing on a Sus chord that had me in full suspense. What is she going to do next?

Pre-Chorus:
By this point you began to recognize my patterns. You saw areas that needed improvement, and you quietly began to notice a lot of the players around me were pushing me in a way that diminished me, “Everyone that is here for you are not here for you,” were the lyrics you sang. I heard them, and the music stopped. And though I am not always good at recognizing cues, I recognized yours. Those lyrics led to our first date, a rooftop by the ocean. Our tempo was now steady, but the suspense still lingered for a final measure. I felt nervous. Afraid I would miss the next downbeat. It was beat three of the final measure when I questioned if I was ever in control. With a dominant 7 chord I could C sharp as Our first kiss reminded me that I was never in control because you introduced the leading tone, the harmonic minor moment that perfectly set up our first chorus.

Chorus 1:

That night we were in unison, soon to be in harmony with Sky. Those we love most began to join in. The song began to feel like an anthem. We are the perfect song performed on a Devine day under the beautiful Sky. All we needed was one more lyric that would end up giving us the perfect Rhyme.

Happy Mothers Day @elle_e.d @iamdaynah thank you for all you are for me & Rhyme & Sky

Happy Mother’s Day (A Musician’s Failed Attempt at Being Romantic)

Title: Life as a Song

The Intro:

The song begins in the key of D minor, performed by a fiery curly-haired singer who somehow figured out how to sing on top of the unresolved chord progressions of a struggling musician performing in a “doing my best” time signature to an “I’m lost as fuck” BPM. At first, I found myself improvising with chords could have ruined the whole song. As bad as those note choices were, you always found a way to hit the perfect note.Verse 1:

From beat 1, our harmony began the day you held my Sky’s hand to do homework. This was a chord that I didn’t see coming. It was out of key from the song I was used to playing, but that shit inspired me.I countered you with a minor chord by giving you a ride home. You countered with your lasagna landing on a Sus chord that had me in full suspense. What is she going to do next?

Pre-Chorus:
By this point you began to recognize my patterns. You saw areas that needed improvement, and you quietly began to notice a lot of the players around me were pushing me in a way that diminished me, “Everyone that is here for you are not here for you,” were the lyrics you sang. I heard them, and the music stopped. And though I am not always good at recognizing cues, I recognized yours. Those lyrics led to our first date, a rooftop by the ocean. Our tempo was now steady, but the suspense still lingered for a final measure. I felt nervous. Afraid I would miss the next downbeat. It was beat three of the final measure when I questioned if I was ever in control. With a dominant 7 chord I could C sharp as Our first kiss reminded me that I was never in control because you introduced the leading tone, the harmonic minor moment that perfectly set up our first chorus.

Chorus 1:

That night we were in unison, soon to be in harmony with Sky. Those we love most began to join in. The song began to feel like an anthem. We are the perfect song performed on a Devine day under the beautiful Sky. All we needed was one more lyric that would end up giving us the perfect Rhyme.

Happy Mothers Day @elle_e.d @iamdaynah thank you for all you are for me & Rhyme & Sky

Happy Mother’s Day (A Musician’s Failed Attempt at Being Romantic)

Title: Life as a Song

The Intro:

The song begins in the key of D minor, performed by a fiery curly-haired singer who somehow figured out how to sing on top of the unresolved chord progressions of a struggling musician performing in a “doing my best” time signature to an “I’m lost as fuck” BPM. At first, I found myself improvising with chords could have ruined the whole song. As bad as those note choices were, you always found a way to hit the perfect note.Verse 1:

From beat 1, our harmony began the day you held my Sky’s hand to do homework. This was a chord that I didn’t see coming. It was out of key from the song I was used to playing, but that shit inspired me.I countered you with a minor chord by giving you a ride home. You countered with your lasagna landing on a Sus chord that had me in full suspense. What is she going to do next?

Pre-Chorus:
By this point you began to recognize my patterns. You saw areas that needed improvement, and you quietly began to notice a lot of the players around me were pushing me in a way that diminished me, “Everyone that is here for you are not here for you,” were the lyrics you sang. I heard them, and the music stopped. And though I am not always good at recognizing cues, I recognized yours. Those lyrics led to our first date, a rooftop by the ocean. Our tempo was now steady, but the suspense still lingered for a final measure. I felt nervous. Afraid I would miss the next downbeat. It was beat three of the final measure when I questioned if I was ever in control. With a dominant 7 chord I could C sharp as Our first kiss reminded me that I was never in control because you introduced the leading tone, the harmonic minor moment that perfectly set up our first chorus.

Chorus 1:

That night we were in unison, soon to be in harmony with Sky. Those we love most began to join in. The song began to feel like an anthem. We are the perfect song performed on a Devine day under the beautiful Sky. All we needed was one more lyric that would end up giving us the perfect Rhyme.

Happy Mothers Day @elle_e.d @iamdaynah thank you for all you are for me & Rhyme & Sky

Happy Mother’s Day (A Musician’s Failed Attempt at Being Romantic)

Title: Life as a Song

The Intro:

The song begins in the key of D minor, performed by a fiery curly-haired singer who somehow figured out how to sing on top of the unresolved chord progressions of a struggling musician performing in a “doing my best” time signature to an “I’m lost as fuck” BPM. At first, I found myself improvising with chords could have ruined the whole song. As bad as those note choices were, you always found a way to hit the perfect note.Verse 1:

From beat 1, our harmony began the day you held my Sky’s hand to do homework. This was a chord that I didn’t see coming. It was out of key from the song I was used to playing, but that shit inspired me.I countered you with a minor chord by giving you a ride home. You countered with your lasagna landing on a Sus chord that had me in full suspense. What is she going to do next?

Pre-Chorus:
By this point you began to recognize my patterns. You saw areas that needed improvement, and you quietly began to notice a lot of the players around me were pushing me in a way that diminished me, “Everyone that is here for you are not here for you,” were the lyrics you sang. I heard them, and the music stopped. And though I am not always good at recognizing cues, I recognized yours. Those lyrics led to our first date, a rooftop by the ocean. Our tempo was now steady, but the suspense still lingered for a final measure. I felt nervous. Afraid I would miss the next downbeat. It was beat three of the final measure when I questioned if I was ever in control. With a dominant 7 chord I could C sharp as Our first kiss reminded me that I was never in control because you introduced the leading tone, the harmonic minor moment that perfectly set up our first chorus.

Chorus 1:

That night we were in unison, soon to be in harmony with Sky. Those we love most began to join in. The song began to feel like an anthem. We are the perfect song performed on a Devine day under the beautiful Sky. All we needed was one more lyric that would end up giving us the perfect Rhyme.

Happy Mothers Day @elle_e.d @iamdaynah thank you for all you are for me & Rhyme & Sky

Happy Mother’s Day (A Musician’s Failed Attempt at Being Romantic)

Title: Life as a Song

The Intro:

The song begins in the key of D minor, performed by a fiery curly-haired singer who somehow figured out how to sing on top of the unresolved chord progressions of a struggling musician performing in a “doing my best” time signature to an “I’m lost as fuck” BPM. At first, I found myself improvising with chords could have ruined the whole song. As bad as those note choices were, you always found a way to hit the perfect note.Verse 1:

From beat 1, our harmony began the day you held my Sky’s hand to do homework. This was a chord that I didn’t see coming. It was out of key from the song I was used to playing, but that shit inspired me.I countered you with a minor chord by giving you a ride home. You countered with your lasagna landing on a Sus chord that had me in full suspense. What is she going to do next?

Pre-Chorus:
By this point you began to recognize my patterns. You saw areas that needed improvement, and you quietly began to notice a lot of the players around me were pushing me in a way that diminished me, “Everyone that is here for you are not here for you,” were the lyrics you sang. I heard them, and the music stopped. And though I am not always good at recognizing cues, I recognized yours. Those lyrics led to our first date, a rooftop by the ocean. Our tempo was now steady, but the suspense still lingered for a final measure. I felt nervous. Afraid I would miss the next downbeat. It was beat three of the final measure when I questioned if I was ever in control. With a dominant 7 chord I could C sharp as Our first kiss reminded me that I was never in control because you introduced the leading tone, the harmonic minor moment that perfectly set up our first chorus.

Chorus 1:

That night we were in unison, soon to be in harmony with Sky. Those we love most began to join in. The song began to feel like an anthem. We are the perfect song performed on a Devine day under the beautiful Sky. All we needed was one more lyric that would end up giving us the perfect Rhyme.

Happy Mothers Day @elle_e.d @iamdaynah thank you for all you are for me & Rhyme & Sky

Happy Mother’s Day (A Musician’s Failed Attempt at Being Romantic)

Title: Life as a Song

The Intro:

The song begins in the key of D minor, performed by a fiery curly-haired singer who somehow figured out how to sing on top of the unresolved chord progressions of a struggling musician performing in a “doing my best” time signature to an “I’m lost as fuck” BPM. At first, I found myself improvising with chords could have ruined the whole song. As bad as those note choices were, you always found a way to hit the perfect note.Verse 1:

From beat 1, our harmony began the day you held my Sky’s hand to do homework. This was a chord that I didn’t see coming. It was out of key from the song I was used to playing, but that shit inspired me.I countered you with a minor chord by giving you a ride home. You countered with your lasagna landing on a Sus chord that had me in full suspense. What is she going to do next?

Pre-Chorus:
By this point you began to recognize my patterns. You saw areas that needed improvement, and you quietly began to notice a lot of the players around me were pushing me in a way that diminished me, “Everyone that is here for you are not here for you,” were the lyrics you sang. I heard them, and the music stopped. And though I am not always good at recognizing cues, I recognized yours. Those lyrics led to our first date, a rooftop by the ocean. Our tempo was now steady, but the suspense still lingered for a final measure. I felt nervous. Afraid I would miss the next downbeat. It was beat three of the final measure when I questioned if I was ever in control. With a dominant 7 chord I could C sharp as Our first kiss reminded me that I was never in control because you introduced the leading tone, the harmonic minor moment that perfectly set up our first chorus.

Chorus 1:

That night we were in unison, soon to be in harmony with Sky. Those we love most began to join in. The song began to feel like an anthem. We are the perfect song performed on a Devine day under the beautiful Sky. All we needed was one more lyric that would end up giving us the perfect Rhyme.

Happy Mothers Day @elle_e.d @iamdaynah thank you for all you are for me & Rhyme & Sky

Happy Mother’s Day (A Musician’s Failed Attempt at Being Romantic)

Title: Life as a Song

The Intro:

The song begins in the key of D minor, performed by a fiery curly-haired singer who somehow figured out how to sing on top of the unresolved chord progressions of a struggling musician performing in a “doing my best” time signature to an “I’m lost as fuck” BPM. At first, I found myself improvising with chords could have ruined the whole song. As bad as those note choices were, you always found a way to hit the perfect note.Verse 1:

From beat 1, our harmony began the day you held my Sky’s hand to do homework. This was a chord that I didn’t see coming. It was out of key from the song I was used to playing, but that shit inspired me.I countered you with a minor chord by giving you a ride home. You countered with your lasagna landing on a Sus chord that had me in full suspense. What is she going to do next?

Pre-Chorus:
By this point you began to recognize my patterns. You saw areas that needed improvement, and you quietly began to notice a lot of the players around me were pushing me in a way that diminished me, “Everyone that is here for you are not here for you,” were the lyrics you sang. I heard them, and the music stopped. And though I am not always good at recognizing cues, I recognized yours. Those lyrics led to our first date, a rooftop by the ocean. Our tempo was now steady, but the suspense still lingered for a final measure. I felt nervous. Afraid I would miss the next downbeat. It was beat three of the final measure when I questioned if I was ever in control. With a dominant 7 chord I could C sharp as Our first kiss reminded me that I was never in control because you introduced the leading tone, the harmonic minor moment that perfectly set up our first chorus.

Chorus 1:

That night we were in unison, soon to be in harmony with Sky. Those we love most began to join in. The song began to feel like an anthem. We are the perfect song performed on a Devine day under the beautiful Sky. All we needed was one more lyric that would end up giving us the perfect Rhyme.

Happy Mothers Day @elle_e.d @iamdaynah thank you for all you are for me & Rhyme & Sky

Happy Mother’s Day (A Musician’s Failed Attempt at Being Romantic)

Title: Life as a Song

The Intro:

The song begins in the key of D minor, performed by a fiery curly-haired singer who somehow figured out how to sing on top of the unresolved chord progressions of a struggling musician performing in a “doing my best” time signature to an “I’m lost as fuck” BPM. At first, I found myself improvising with chords could have ruined the whole song. As bad as those note choices were, you always found a way to hit the perfect note.Verse 1:

From beat 1, our harmony began the day you held my Sky’s hand to do homework. This was a chord that I didn’t see coming. It was out of key from the song I was used to playing, but that shit inspired me.I countered you with a minor chord by giving you a ride home. You countered with your lasagna landing on a Sus chord that had me in full suspense. What is she going to do next?

Pre-Chorus:
By this point you began to recognize my patterns. You saw areas that needed improvement, and you quietly began to notice a lot of the players around me were pushing me in a way that diminished me, “Everyone that is here for you are not here for you,” were the lyrics you sang. I heard them, and the music stopped. And though I am not always good at recognizing cues, I recognized yours. Those lyrics led to our first date, a rooftop by the ocean. Our tempo was now steady, but the suspense still lingered for a final measure. I felt nervous. Afraid I would miss the next downbeat. It was beat three of the final measure when I questioned if I was ever in control. With a dominant 7 chord I could C sharp as Our first kiss reminded me that I was never in control because you introduced the leading tone, the harmonic minor moment that perfectly set up our first chorus.

Chorus 1:

That night we were in unison, soon to be in harmony with Sky. Those we love most began to join in. The song began to feel like an anthem. We are the perfect song performed on a Devine day under the beautiful Sky. All we needed was one more lyric that would end up giving us the perfect Rhyme.

Happy Mothers Day @elle_e.d @iamdaynah thank you for all you are for me & Rhyme & Sky

Happy Mother’s Day (A Musician’s Failed Attempt at Being Romantic)

Title: Life as a Song

The Intro:

The song begins in the key of D minor, performed by a fiery curly-haired singer who somehow figured out how to sing on top of the unresolved chord progressions of a struggling musician performing in a “doing my best” time signature to an “I’m lost as fuck” BPM. At first, I found myself improvising with chords could have ruined the whole song. As bad as those note choices were, you always found a way to hit the perfect note.Verse 1:

From beat 1, our harmony began the day you held my Sky’s hand to do homework. This was a chord that I didn’t see coming. It was out of key from the song I was used to playing, but that shit inspired me.I countered you with a minor chord by giving you a ride home. You countered with your lasagna landing on a Sus chord that had me in full suspense. What is she going to do next?

Pre-Chorus:
By this point you began to recognize my patterns. You saw areas that needed improvement, and you quietly began to notice a lot of the players around me were pushing me in a way that diminished me, “Everyone that is here for you are not here for you,” were the lyrics you sang. I heard them, and the music stopped. And though I am not always good at recognizing cues, I recognized yours. Those lyrics led to our first date, a rooftop by the ocean. Our tempo was now steady, but the suspense still lingered for a final measure. I felt nervous. Afraid I would miss the next downbeat. It was beat three of the final measure when I questioned if I was ever in control. With a dominant 7 chord I could C sharp as Our first kiss reminded me that I was never in control because you introduced the leading tone, the harmonic minor moment that perfectly set up our first chorus.

Chorus 1:

That night we were in unison, soon to be in harmony with Sky. Those we love most began to join in. The song began to feel like an anthem. We are the perfect song performed on a Devine day under the beautiful Sky. All we needed was one more lyric that would end up giving us the perfect Rhyme.

Happy Mothers Day @elle_e.d @iamdaynah thank you for all you are for me & Rhyme & Sky

Happy Mother’s Day (A Musician’s Failed Attempt at Being Romantic)

Title: Life as a Song

The Intro:

The song begins in the key of D minor, performed by a fiery curly-haired singer who somehow figured out how to sing on top of the unresolved chord progressions of a struggling musician performing in a “doing my best” time signature to an “I’m lost as fuck” BPM. At first, I found myself improvising with chords could have ruined the whole song. As bad as those note choices were, you always found a way to hit the perfect note.Verse 1:

From beat 1, our harmony began the day you held my Sky’s hand to do homework. This was a chord that I didn’t see coming. It was out of key from the song I was used to playing, but that shit inspired me.I countered you with a minor chord by giving you a ride home. You countered with your lasagna landing on a Sus chord that had me in full suspense. What is she going to do next?

Pre-Chorus:
By this point you began to recognize my patterns. You saw areas that needed improvement, and you quietly began to notice a lot of the players around me were pushing me in a way that diminished me, “Everyone that is here for you are not here for you,” were the lyrics you sang. I heard them, and the music stopped. And though I am not always good at recognizing cues, I recognized yours. Those lyrics led to our first date, a rooftop by the ocean. Our tempo was now steady, but the suspense still lingered for a final measure. I felt nervous. Afraid I would miss the next downbeat. It was beat three of the final measure when I questioned if I was ever in control. With a dominant 7 chord I could C sharp as Our first kiss reminded me that I was never in control because you introduced the leading tone, the harmonic minor moment that perfectly set up our first chorus.

Chorus 1:

That night we were in unison, soon to be in harmony with Sky. Those we love most began to join in. The song began to feel like an anthem. We are the perfect song performed on a Devine day under the beautiful Sky. All we needed was one more lyric that would end up giving us the perfect Rhyme.

Happy Mothers Day @elle_e.d @iamdaynah thank you for all you are for me & Rhyme & Sky

Happy Mother’s Day (A Musician’s Failed Attempt at Being Romantic)

Title: Life as a Song

The Intro:

The song begins in the key of D minor, performed by a fiery curly-haired singer who somehow figured out how to sing on top of the unresolved chord progressions of a struggling musician performing in a “doing my best” time signature to an “I’m lost as fuck” BPM. At first, I found myself improvising with chords could have ruined the whole song. As bad as those note choices were, you always found a way to hit the perfect note.Verse 1:

From beat 1, our harmony began the day you held my Sky’s hand to do homework. This was a chord that I didn’t see coming. It was out of key from the song I was used to playing, but that shit inspired me.I countered you with a minor chord by giving you a ride home. You countered with your lasagna landing on a Sus chord that had me in full suspense. What is she going to do next?

Pre-Chorus:
By this point you began to recognize my patterns. You saw areas that needed improvement, and you quietly began to notice a lot of the players around me were pushing me in a way that diminished me, “Everyone that is here for you are not here for you,” were the lyrics you sang. I heard them, and the music stopped. And though I am not always good at recognizing cues, I recognized yours. Those lyrics led to our first date, a rooftop by the ocean. Our tempo was now steady, but the suspense still lingered for a final measure. I felt nervous. Afraid I would miss the next downbeat. It was beat three of the final measure when I questioned if I was ever in control. With a dominant 7 chord I could C sharp as Our first kiss reminded me that I was never in control because you introduced the leading tone, the harmonic minor moment that perfectly set up our first chorus.

Chorus 1:

That night we were in unison, soon to be in harmony with Sky. Those we love most began to join in. The song began to feel like an anthem. We are the perfect song performed on a Devine day under the beautiful Sky. All we needed was one more lyric that would end up giving us the perfect Rhyme.

Happy Mothers Day @elle_e.d @iamdaynah thank you for all you are for me & Rhyme & Sky

Happy Mother’s Day (A Musician’s Failed Attempt at Being Romantic)

Title: Life as a Song

The Intro:

The song begins in the key of D minor, performed by a fiery curly-haired singer who somehow figured out how to sing on top of the unresolved chord progressions of a struggling musician performing in a “doing my best” time signature to an “I’m lost as fuck” BPM. At first, I found myself improvising with chords could have ruined the whole song. As bad as those note choices were, you always found a way to hit the perfect note.Verse 1:

From beat 1, our harmony began the day you held my Sky’s hand to do homework. This was a chord that I didn’t see coming. It was out of key from the song I was used to playing, but that shit inspired me.I countered you with a minor chord by giving you a ride home. You countered with your lasagna landing on a Sus chord that had me in full suspense. What is she going to do next?

Pre-Chorus:
By this point you began to recognize my patterns. You saw areas that needed improvement, and you quietly began to notice a lot of the players around me were pushing me in a way that diminished me, “Everyone that is here for you are not here for you,” were the lyrics you sang. I heard them, and the music stopped. And though I am not always good at recognizing cues, I recognized yours. Those lyrics led to our first date, a rooftop by the ocean. Our tempo was now steady, but the suspense still lingered for a final measure. I felt nervous. Afraid I would miss the next downbeat. It was beat three of the final measure when I questioned if I was ever in control. With a dominant 7 chord I could C sharp as Our first kiss reminded me that I was never in control because you introduced the leading tone, the harmonic minor moment that perfectly set up our first chorus.

Chorus 1:

That night we were in unison, soon to be in harmony with Sky. Those we love most began to join in. The song began to feel like an anthem. We are the perfect song performed on a Devine day under the beautiful Sky. All we needed was one more lyric that would end up giving us the perfect Rhyme.

Happy Mothers Day @elle_e.d @iamdaynah thank you for all you are for me & Rhyme & Sky

Happy Mother’s Day (A Musician’s Failed Attempt at Being Romantic)

Title: Life as a Song

The Intro:

The song begins in the key of D minor, performed by a fiery curly-haired singer who somehow figured out how to sing on top of the unresolved chord progressions of a struggling musician performing in a “doing my best” time signature to an “I’m lost as fuck” BPM. At first, I found myself improvising with chords could have ruined the whole song. As bad as those note choices were, you always found a way to hit the perfect note.Verse 1:

From beat 1, our harmony began the day you held my Sky’s hand to do homework. This was a chord that I didn’t see coming. It was out of key from the song I was used to playing, but that shit inspired me.I countered you with a minor chord by giving you a ride home. You countered with your lasagna landing on a Sus chord that had me in full suspense. What is she going to do next?

Pre-Chorus:
By this point you began to recognize my patterns. You saw areas that needed improvement, and you quietly began to notice a lot of the players around me were pushing me in a way that diminished me, “Everyone that is here for you are not here for you,” were the lyrics you sang. I heard them, and the music stopped. And though I am not always good at recognizing cues, I recognized yours. Those lyrics led to our first date, a rooftop by the ocean. Our tempo was now steady, but the suspense still lingered for a final measure. I felt nervous. Afraid I would miss the next downbeat. It was beat three of the final measure when I questioned if I was ever in control. With a dominant 7 chord I could C sharp as Our first kiss reminded me that I was never in control because you introduced the leading tone, the harmonic minor moment that perfectly set up our first chorus.

Chorus 1:

That night we were in unison, soon to be in harmony with Sky. Those we love most began to join in. The song began to feel like an anthem. We are the perfect song performed on a Devine day under the beautiful Sky. All we needed was one more lyric that would end up giving us the perfect Rhyme.

Happy Mothers Day @elle_e.d @iamdaynah thank you for all you are for me & Rhyme & Sky

Happy Mother’s Day (A Musician’s Failed Attempt at Being Romantic)

Title: Life as a Song

The Intro:

The song begins in the key of D minor, performed by a fiery curly-haired singer who somehow figured out how to sing on top of the unresolved chord progressions of a struggling musician performing in a “doing my best” time signature to an “I’m lost as fuck” BPM. At first, I found myself improvising with chords could have ruined the whole song. As bad as those note choices were, you always found a way to hit the perfect note.Verse 1:

From beat 1, our harmony began the day you held my Sky’s hand to do homework. This was a chord that I didn’t see coming. It was out of key from the song I was used to playing, but that shit inspired me.I countered you with a minor chord by giving you a ride home. You countered with your lasagna landing on a Sus chord that had me in full suspense. What is she going to do next?

Pre-Chorus:
By this point you began to recognize my patterns. You saw areas that needed improvement, and you quietly began to notice a lot of the players around me were pushing me in a way that diminished me, “Everyone that is here for you are not here for you,” were the lyrics you sang. I heard them, and the music stopped. And though I am not always good at recognizing cues, I recognized yours. Those lyrics led to our first date, a rooftop by the ocean. Our tempo was now steady, but the suspense still lingered for a final measure. I felt nervous. Afraid I would miss the next downbeat. It was beat three of the final measure when I questioned if I was ever in control. With a dominant 7 chord I could C sharp as Our first kiss reminded me that I was never in control because you introduced the leading tone, the harmonic minor moment that perfectly set up our first chorus.

Chorus 1:

That night we were in unison, soon to be in harmony with Sky. Those we love most began to join in. The song began to feel like an anthem. We are the perfect song performed on a Devine day under the beautiful Sky. All we needed was one more lyric that would end up giving us the perfect Rhyme.

Happy Mothers Day @elle_e.d @iamdaynah thank you for all you are for me & Rhyme & Sky

Happy Mother’s Day (A Musician’s Failed Attempt at Being Romantic)

Title: Life as a Song

The Intro:

The song begins in the key of D minor, performed by a fiery curly-haired singer who somehow figured out how to sing on top of the unresolved chord progressions of a struggling musician performing in a “doing my best” time signature to an “I’m lost as fuck” BPM. At first, I found myself improvising with chords could have ruined the whole song. As bad as those note choices were, you always found a way to hit the perfect note.Verse 1:

From beat 1, our harmony began the day you held my Sky’s hand to do homework. This was a chord that I didn’t see coming. It was out of key from the song I was used to playing, but that shit inspired me.I countered you with a minor chord by giving you a ride home. You countered with your lasagna landing on a Sus chord that had me in full suspense. What is she going to do next?

Pre-Chorus:
By this point you began to recognize my patterns. You saw areas that needed improvement, and you quietly began to notice a lot of the players around me were pushing me in a way that diminished me, “Everyone that is here for you are not here for you,” were the lyrics you sang. I heard them, and the music stopped. And though I am not always good at recognizing cues, I recognized yours. Those lyrics led to our first date, a rooftop by the ocean. Our tempo was now steady, but the suspense still lingered for a final measure. I felt nervous. Afraid I would miss the next downbeat. It was beat three of the final measure when I questioned if I was ever in control. With a dominant 7 chord I could C sharp as Our first kiss reminded me that I was never in control because you introduced the leading tone, the harmonic minor moment that perfectly set up our first chorus.

Chorus 1:

That night we were in unison, soon to be in harmony with Sky. Those we love most began to join in. The song began to feel like an anthem. We are the perfect song performed on a Devine day under the beautiful Sky. All we needed was one more lyric that would end up giving us the perfect Rhyme.

Happy Mothers Day @elle_e.d @iamdaynah thank you for all you are for me & Rhyme & Sky

MOTHER’S DAY 💐
God hand picked you for me like the perfect rose She knew I needed.A master class in patience, love, kindness, and presence.My baby Rhyme Rose 🌹 you are teaching me the magnitude of my own strength.This new chapter will be the most powerful in my life because there is nothing I wouldn’t do for you! Thank you for choosing me to be your mom!We are almost 6 months in I guess the world can see your face now🥹

A thank you @devineevans for holding me down in the realest way postpartum (today is mine but we’ll get you a real shoutout in June🤣)

MOTHER’S DAY 💐
God hand picked you for me like the perfect rose She knew I needed.A master class in patience, love, kindness, and presence.My baby Rhyme Rose 🌹 you are teaching me the magnitude of my own strength.This new chapter will be the most powerful in my life because there is nothing I wouldn’t do for you! Thank you for choosing me to be your mom!We are almost 6 months in I guess the world can see your face now🥹

A thank you @devineevans for holding me down in the realest way postpartum (today is mine but we’ll get you a real shoutout in June🤣)

MOTHER’S DAY 💐
God hand picked you for me like the perfect rose She knew I needed.A master class in patience, love, kindness, and presence.My baby Rhyme Rose 🌹 you are teaching me the magnitude of my own strength.This new chapter will be the most powerful in my life because there is nothing I wouldn’t do for you! Thank you for choosing me to be your mom!We are almost 6 months in I guess the world can see your face now🥹

A thank you @devineevans for holding me down in the realest way postpartum (today is mine but we’ll get you a real shoutout in June🤣)

MOTHER’S DAY 💐
God hand picked you for me like the perfect rose She knew I needed.A master class in patience, love, kindness, and presence.My baby Rhyme Rose 🌹 you are teaching me the magnitude of my own strength.This new chapter will be the most powerful in my life because there is nothing I wouldn’t do for you! Thank you for choosing me to be your mom!We are almost 6 months in I guess the world can see your face now🥹

A thank you @devineevans for holding me down in the realest way postpartum (today is mine but we’ll get you a real shoutout in June🤣)

MOTHER’S DAY 💐
God hand picked you for me like the perfect rose She knew I needed.A master class in patience, love, kindness, and presence.My baby Rhyme Rose 🌹 you are teaching me the magnitude of my own strength.This new chapter will be the most powerful in my life because there is nothing I wouldn’t do for you! Thank you for choosing me to be your mom!We are almost 6 months in I guess the world can see your face now🥹

A thank you @devineevans for holding me down in the realest way postpartum (today is mine but we’ll get you a real shoutout in June🤣)

MOTHER’S DAY 💐
God hand picked you for me like the perfect rose She knew I needed.A master class in patience, love, kindness, and presence.My baby Rhyme Rose 🌹 you are teaching me the magnitude of my own strength.This new chapter will be the most powerful in my life because there is nothing I wouldn’t do for you! Thank you for choosing me to be your mom!We are almost 6 months in I guess the world can see your face now🥹

A thank you @devineevans for holding me down in the realest way postpartum (today is mine but we’ll get you a real shoutout in June🤣)

MOTHER’S DAY 💐
God hand picked you for me like the perfect rose She knew I needed.A master class in patience, love, kindness, and presence.My baby Rhyme Rose 🌹 you are teaching me the magnitude of my own strength.This new chapter will be the most powerful in my life because there is nothing I wouldn’t do for you! Thank you for choosing me to be your mom!We are almost 6 months in I guess the world can see your face now🥹

A thank you @devineevans for holding me down in the realest way postpartum (today is mine but we’ll get you a real shoutout in June🤣)

MOTHER’S DAY 💐
God hand picked you for me like the perfect rose She knew I needed.A master class in patience, love, kindness, and presence.My baby Rhyme Rose 🌹 you are teaching me the magnitude of my own strength.This new chapter will be the most powerful in my life because there is nothing I wouldn’t do for you! Thank you for choosing me to be your mom!We are almost 6 months in I guess the world can see your face now🥹

A thank you @devineevans for holding me down in the realest way postpartum (today is mine but we’ll get you a real shoutout in June🤣)

MOTHER’S DAY 💐
God hand picked you for me like the perfect rose She knew I needed.A master class in patience, love, kindness, and presence.My baby Rhyme Rose 🌹 you are teaching me the magnitude of my own strength.This new chapter will be the most powerful in my life because there is nothing I wouldn’t do for you! Thank you for choosing me to be your mom!We are almost 6 months in I guess the world can see your face now🥹

A thank you @devineevans for holding me down in the realest way postpartum (today is mine but we’ll get you a real shoutout in June🤣)

MOTHER’S DAY 💐
God hand picked you for me like the perfect rose She knew I needed.A master class in patience, love, kindness, and presence.My baby Rhyme Rose 🌹 you are teaching me the magnitude of my own strength.This new chapter will be the most powerful in my life because there is nothing I wouldn’t do for you! Thank you for choosing me to be your mom!We are almost 6 months in I guess the world can see your face now🥹

A thank you @devineevans for holding me down in the realest way postpartum (today is mine but we’ll get you a real shoutout in June🤣)

MOTHER’S DAY 💐
God hand picked you for me like the perfect rose She knew I needed.A master class in patience, love, kindness, and presence.My baby Rhyme Rose 🌹 you are teaching me the magnitude of my own strength.This new chapter will be the most powerful in my life because there is nothing I wouldn’t do for you! Thank you for choosing me to be your mom!We are almost 6 months in I guess the world can see your face now🥹

A thank you @devineevans for holding me down in the realest way postpartum (today is mine but we’ll get you a real shoutout in June🤣)

MOTHER’S DAY 💐
God hand picked you for me like the perfect rose She knew I needed.A master class in patience, love, kindness, and presence.My baby Rhyme Rose 🌹 you are teaching me the magnitude of my own strength.This new chapter will be the most powerful in my life because there is nothing I wouldn’t do for you! Thank you for choosing me to be your mom!We are almost 6 months in I guess the world can see your face now🥹

A thank you @devineevans for holding me down in the realest way postpartum (today is mine but we’ll get you a real shoutout in June🤣)

MOTHER’S DAY 💐
God hand picked you for me like the perfect rose She knew I needed.A master class in patience, love, kindness, and presence.My baby Rhyme Rose 🌹 you are teaching me the magnitude of my own strength.This new chapter will be the most powerful in my life because there is nothing I wouldn’t do for you! Thank you for choosing me to be your mom!We are almost 6 months in I guess the world can see your face now🥹

A thank you @devineevans for holding me down in the realest way postpartum (today is mine but we’ll get you a real shoutout in June🤣)

MOTHER’S DAY 💐
God hand picked you for me like the perfect rose She knew I needed.A master class in patience, love, kindness, and presence.My baby Rhyme Rose 🌹 you are teaching me the magnitude of my own strength.This new chapter will be the most powerful in my life because there is nothing I wouldn’t do for you! Thank you for choosing me to be your mom!We are almost 6 months in I guess the world can see your face now🥹

A thank you @devineevans for holding me down in the realest way postpartum (today is mine but we’ll get you a real shoutout in June🤣)

MOTHER’S DAY 💐
God hand picked you for me like the perfect rose She knew I needed.A master class in patience, love, kindness, and presence.My baby Rhyme Rose 🌹 you are teaching me the magnitude of my own strength.This new chapter will be the most powerful in my life because there is nothing I wouldn’t do for you! Thank you for choosing me to be your mom!We are almost 6 months in I guess the world can see your face now🥹

A thank you @devineevans for holding me down in the realest way postpartum (today is mine but we’ll get you a real shoutout in June🤣)

MOTHER’S DAY 💐
God hand picked you for me like the perfect rose She knew I needed.A master class in patience, love, kindness, and presence.My baby Rhyme Rose 🌹 you are teaching me the magnitude of my own strength.This new chapter will be the most powerful in my life because there is nothing I wouldn’t do for you! Thank you for choosing me to be your mom!We are almost 6 months in I guess the world can see your face now🥹

A thank you @devineevans for holding me down in the realest way postpartum (today is mine but we’ll get you a real shoutout in June🤣)

MOTHER’S DAY 💐
God hand picked you for me like the perfect rose She knew I needed.A master class in patience, love, kindness, and presence.My baby Rhyme Rose 🌹 you are teaching me the magnitude of my own strength.This new chapter will be the most powerful in my life because there is nothing I wouldn’t do for you! Thank you for choosing me to be your mom!We are almost 6 months in I guess the world can see your face now🥹

A thank you @devineevans for holding me down in the realest way postpartum (today is mine but we’ll get you a real shoutout in June🤣)

Thank you to all the composers, musicians, members, and friends who joined us for Music for the Movement this weekend. It was a truly beautiful and moving evening—one that celebrated equity, artistry, and the power of music to bring us together across communities.

We are so grateful to everyone who contributed their talent, energy, and presence to make this event so special. Moments like these remind us why this work matters and how music continues to unite, inspire, and uplift us all.

@composersdiversitycollective

Photo credit: Yemi Seyi @yemididit

It was such an honor to be chosen to be apart of the team with the one and only @adamblackstone to pay tribute to the legendary @quincyjonesat the @thesunrosemusic thank you to @harbourviewep for hosting one of the most beautiful events I have ever experienced.Last night we Performed with royalty @siedahgarrett @iamchantemoore @pattiaustinofficial @alicekingmusic @terracemartin @bjthechicagokid @dixson @durandbernarr @dsmoke7 @lalahhathaway @iamluckydaye I am forever thankful. Thank you @lauracthatsme for capturing all of these moments.

It was such an honor to be chosen to be apart of the team with the one and only @adamblackstone to pay tribute to the legendary @quincyjonesat the @thesunrosemusic thank you to @harbourviewep for hosting one of the most beautiful events I have ever experienced.Last night we Performed with royalty @siedahgarrett @iamchantemoore @pattiaustinofficial @alicekingmusic @terracemartin @bjthechicagokid @dixson @durandbernarr @dsmoke7 @lalahhathaway @iamluckydaye I am forever thankful. Thank you @lauracthatsme for capturing all of these moments.

It was such an honor to be chosen to be apart of the team with the one and only @adamblackstone to pay tribute to the legendary @quincyjonesat the @thesunrosemusic thank you to @harbourviewep for hosting one of the most beautiful events I have ever experienced.Last night we Performed with royalty @siedahgarrett @iamchantemoore @pattiaustinofficial @alicekingmusic @terracemartin @bjthechicagokid @dixson @durandbernarr @dsmoke7 @lalahhathaway @iamluckydaye I am forever thankful. Thank you @lauracthatsme for capturing all of these moments.

It was such an honor to be chosen to be apart of the team with the one and only @adamblackstone to pay tribute to the legendary @quincyjonesat the @thesunrosemusic thank you to @harbourviewep for hosting one of the most beautiful events I have ever experienced.Last night we Performed with royalty @siedahgarrett @iamchantemoore @pattiaustinofficial @alicekingmusic @terracemartin @bjthechicagokid @dixson @durandbernarr @dsmoke7 @lalahhathaway @iamluckydaye I am forever thankful. Thank you @lauracthatsme for capturing all of these moments.

It was such an honor to be chosen to be apart of the team with the one and only @adamblackstone to pay tribute to the legendary @quincyjonesat the @thesunrosemusic thank you to @harbourviewep for hosting one of the most beautiful events I have ever experienced.Last night we Performed with royalty @siedahgarrett @iamchantemoore @pattiaustinofficial @alicekingmusic @terracemartin @bjthechicagokid @dixson @durandbernarr @dsmoke7 @lalahhathaway @iamluckydaye I am forever thankful. Thank you @lauracthatsme for capturing all of these moments.

It was such an honor to be chosen to be apart of the team with the one and only @adamblackstone to pay tribute to the legendary @quincyjonesat the @thesunrosemusic thank you to @harbourviewep for hosting one of the most beautiful events I have ever experienced.Last night we Performed with royalty @siedahgarrett @iamchantemoore @pattiaustinofficial @alicekingmusic @terracemartin @bjthechicagokid @dixson @durandbernarr @dsmoke7 @lalahhathaway @iamluckydaye I am forever thankful. Thank you @lauracthatsme for capturing all of these moments.

It was such an honor to be chosen to be apart of the team with the one and only @adamblackstone to pay tribute to the legendary @quincyjonesat the @thesunrosemusic thank you to @harbourviewep for hosting one of the most beautiful events I have ever experienced.Last night we Performed with royalty @siedahgarrett @iamchantemoore @pattiaustinofficial @alicekingmusic @terracemartin @bjthechicagokid @dixson @durandbernarr @dsmoke7 @lalahhathaway @iamluckydaye I am forever thankful. Thank you @lauracthatsme for capturing all of these moments.

It was such an honor to be chosen to be apart of the team with the one and only @adamblackstone to pay tribute to the legendary @quincyjonesat the @thesunrosemusic thank you to @harbourviewep for hosting one of the most beautiful events I have ever experienced.Last night we Performed with royalty @siedahgarrett @iamchantemoore @pattiaustinofficial @alicekingmusic @terracemartin @bjthechicagokid @dixson @durandbernarr @dsmoke7 @lalahhathaway @iamluckydaye I am forever thankful. Thank you @lauracthatsme for capturing all of these moments.

It was such an honor to be chosen to be apart of the team with the one and only @adamblackstone to pay tribute to the legendary @quincyjonesat the @thesunrosemusic thank you to @harbourviewep for hosting one of the most beautiful events I have ever experienced.Last night we Performed with royalty @siedahgarrett @iamchantemoore @pattiaustinofficial @alicekingmusic @terracemartin @bjthechicagokid @dixson @durandbernarr @dsmoke7 @lalahhathaway @iamluckydaye I am forever thankful. Thank you @lauracthatsme for capturing all of these moments.

My new music video to Where I’m From is out NOW! Link in Bio!!! Thank you so much to @darkroadpictures and @devineevans and EVERYONE involved in this project!!! Please, like comment and share and let me know what you think!

@kingkairomusic 🎸 @garystanionis 🪘 @elle_e.d 🖊️ @glmadeit 🎚️🎚️🎚️

#JoAmber #MusicVideo #NewMusic #WhereImFrom #Singer

This week brought both disappointment and deep gratitude. The same week I was denied entry into the @uscthornton School of Music’s doctoral program, I also experienced one of the most impactful moments of my life and career. I had the honor of helping shape the music for a tribute celebrating two of my favorite producers of all time, @flytetymejam and @flytetymelewis

Most importantly, reconnecting with my brothers @adamblackstone and @djaktive reminded me how far we have all come and how much further we are going. Thank you to you both.

Thank you @prophet5050 and the entire @bmac_coalition for shining a light on the beauty, history, and power of Black music and culture. Congratulations to the winners of the BMAC grant. Your future is bright. Also @prophet5050 thank you for making my wife @elle_e.d and our new baby girl #rhymerose feel welcome at the @thesunrosemusic

Thank you @victoriamonet for a speech that spoke truth and purpose into the room.

Honored to help bring these songs to life
@b2k performing If It Isnt Love
@queennaija performing Love Is All We Need
@ericbellinger set fire to You remind me
@jonbatiste reminded us that no one should play the same piano before or after this man.
@iamtinacampbell blessed our entire soul with her performance of Open My Heart.

Every performance carried legacy.

Grateful for the journey. Focused on growth. Cheers to 2026. 🙏🏽 Photo by @jamesjohnsonjunior

This week brought both disappointment and deep gratitude. The same week I was denied entry into the @uscthornton School of Music’s doctoral program, I also experienced one of the most impactful moments of my life and career. I had the honor of helping shape the music for a tribute celebrating two of my favorite producers of all time, @flytetymejam and @flytetymelewis

Most importantly, reconnecting with my brothers @adamblackstone and @djaktive reminded me how far we have all come and how much further we are going. Thank you to you both.

Thank you @prophet5050 and the entire @bmac_coalition for shining a light on the beauty, history, and power of Black music and culture. Congratulations to the winners of the BMAC grant. Your future is bright. Also @prophet5050 thank you for making my wife @elle_e.d and our new baby girl #rhymerose feel welcome at the @thesunrosemusic

Thank you @victoriamonet for a speech that spoke truth and purpose into the room.

Honored to help bring these songs to life
@b2k performing If It Isnt Love
@queennaija performing Love Is All We Need
@ericbellinger set fire to You remind me
@jonbatiste reminded us that no one should play the same piano before or after this man.
@iamtinacampbell blessed our entire soul with her performance of Open My Heart.

Every performance carried legacy.

Grateful for the journey. Focused on growth. Cheers to 2026. 🙏🏽 Photo by @jamesjohnsonjunior

This week brought both disappointment and deep gratitude. The same week I was denied entry into the @uscthornton School of Music’s doctoral program, I also experienced one of the most impactful moments of my life and career. I had the honor of helping shape the music for a tribute celebrating two of my favorite producers of all time, @flytetymejam and @flytetymelewis

Most importantly, reconnecting with my brothers @adamblackstone and @djaktive reminded me how far we have all come and how much further we are going. Thank you to you both.

Thank you @prophet5050 and the entire @bmac_coalition for shining a light on the beauty, history, and power of Black music and culture. Congratulations to the winners of the BMAC grant. Your future is bright. Also @prophet5050 thank you for making my wife @elle_e.d and our new baby girl #rhymerose feel welcome at the @thesunrosemusic

Thank you @victoriamonet for a speech that spoke truth and purpose into the room.

Honored to help bring these songs to life
@b2k performing If It Isnt Love
@queennaija performing Love Is All We Need
@ericbellinger set fire to You remind me
@jonbatiste reminded us that no one should play the same piano before or after this man.
@iamtinacampbell blessed our entire soul with her performance of Open My Heart.

Every performance carried legacy.

Grateful for the journey. Focused on growth. Cheers to 2026. 🙏🏽 Photo by @jamesjohnsonjunior

This week brought both disappointment and deep gratitude. The same week I was denied entry into the @uscthornton School of Music’s doctoral program, I also experienced one of the most impactful moments of my life and career. I had the honor of helping shape the music for a tribute celebrating two of my favorite producers of all time, @flytetymejam and @flytetymelewis

Most importantly, reconnecting with my brothers @adamblackstone and @djaktive reminded me how far we have all come and how much further we are going. Thank you to you both.

Thank you @prophet5050 and the entire @bmac_coalition for shining a light on the beauty, history, and power of Black music and culture. Congratulations to the winners of the BMAC grant. Your future is bright. Also @prophet5050 thank you for making my wife @elle_e.d and our new baby girl #rhymerose feel welcome at the @thesunrosemusic

Thank you @victoriamonet for a speech that spoke truth and purpose into the room.

Honored to help bring these songs to life
@b2k performing If It Isnt Love
@queennaija performing Love Is All We Need
@ericbellinger set fire to You remind me
@jonbatiste reminded us that no one should play the same piano before or after this man.
@iamtinacampbell blessed our entire soul with her performance of Open My Heart.

Every performance carried legacy.

Grateful for the journey. Focused on growth. Cheers to 2026. 🙏🏽 Photo by @jamesjohnsonjunior

This week brought both disappointment and deep gratitude. The same week I was denied entry into the @uscthornton School of Music’s doctoral program, I also experienced one of the most impactful moments of my life and career. I had the honor of helping shape the music for a tribute celebrating two of my favorite producers of all time, @flytetymejam and @flytetymelewis

Most importantly, reconnecting with my brothers @adamblackstone and @djaktive reminded me how far we have all come and how much further we are going. Thank you to you both.

Thank you @prophet5050 and the entire @bmac_coalition for shining a light on the beauty, history, and power of Black music and culture. Congratulations to the winners of the BMAC grant. Your future is bright. Also @prophet5050 thank you for making my wife @elle_e.d and our new baby girl #rhymerose feel welcome at the @thesunrosemusic

Thank you @victoriamonet for a speech that spoke truth and purpose into the room.

Honored to help bring these songs to life
@b2k performing If It Isnt Love
@queennaija performing Love Is All We Need
@ericbellinger set fire to You remind me
@jonbatiste reminded us that no one should play the same piano before or after this man.
@iamtinacampbell blessed our entire soul with her performance of Open My Heart.

Every performance carried legacy.

Grateful for the journey. Focused on growth. Cheers to 2026. 🙏🏽 Photo by @jamesjohnsonjunior

This week brought both disappointment and deep gratitude. The same week I was denied entry into the @uscthornton School of Music’s doctoral program, I also experienced one of the most impactful moments of my life and career. I had the honor of helping shape the music for a tribute celebrating two of my favorite producers of all time, @flytetymejam and @flytetymelewis

Most importantly, reconnecting with my brothers @adamblackstone and @djaktive reminded me how far we have all come and how much further we are going. Thank you to you both.

Thank you @prophet5050 and the entire @bmac_coalition for shining a light on the beauty, history, and power of Black music and culture. Congratulations to the winners of the BMAC grant. Your future is bright. Also @prophet5050 thank you for making my wife @elle_e.d and our new baby girl #rhymerose feel welcome at the @thesunrosemusic

Thank you @victoriamonet for a speech that spoke truth and purpose into the room.

Honored to help bring these songs to life
@b2k performing If It Isnt Love
@queennaija performing Love Is All We Need
@ericbellinger set fire to You remind me
@jonbatiste reminded us that no one should play the same piano before or after this man.
@iamtinacampbell blessed our entire soul with her performance of Open My Heart.

Every performance carried legacy.

Grateful for the journey. Focused on growth. Cheers to 2026. 🙏🏽 Photo by @jamesjohnsonjunior

11/20/25 at 4:40am we welcomed our little miracle Rhyme Rose Evans 🌹 earthside.Calling this journey a transformative experience would be an understatement. She’s already taught me to face my deepest fears and dig for my deepest strength.Thank you all for your prayers… they were needed and heard and God made it happen.We are thankful to the amazing team of doctors at UCLA that helped us make the difficult but necessary game time decision to have an unplanned c-section that saved our little angel’s life.Thank God for choosing us to be her parents.

Late with the post because mama is healing and adjusting🙏🏽

Our not so baby girl Skyler is officially 18!!!!!!! So naturally (as the coolest parents ever😎) we took her to get her first tattoo!Only rule was that it had to represent family.So she chose a flock of blackbirds to represent her, dad, me (bonus mommy), her bio mommy, and of course her new little sister Rhyme. 🐦‍⬛. Now when she reflects on coming of age she will always think of us first!

I cannot believe our lil blackbird has left the nest…lol college dorm life and all! We got your back always Fly babygirl… FLY!

Had a blast celebrating my friends Devine and Daynah on the arrival of their precious bundle of joy, Rhyme!