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Becoming

by Heyse

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Verse: This rap **** ain’t for everybody But y’all ain’t tryna hear all that, Giving anybody with a little rhyme a chance to rap, I came to bring it back, That shit that make you rewind the track, “****, what that ***** say!?” Hijacks fans, from out your hands My plan is to take over your operations, Like Taliban, Never let a ***** see your whole hand, I’m scrambling for cheese, Industry be egging ****** on, Be searching for answers, I romance the mic, You little tikes, Don’t keep it warm, I keep it hot, No warning signs, Keep getting them dollar signs, Your chick can’t look into my eyes, I might just leave her hypnotized, And she looking like a prize, Too official with the lines, I just blow the whistle, When these haters stepping out of line And yea, you’ll have a lot of them, They don’t like it when you win, They be blue like Dory, While they plotting I just give em fin, You wish my reign would end, I bet, I do this shit like Nike checks, Sporting all these flows, All the old heads, give me mad respect And all these bad joints, tryna give the neck, But I think with head on shoulders, Stead of up inside that dress, Let me steam press the game, Straighten ****** up, I see you stiffening up, Mad as ****, That I run amok, Shit Outro: Just a warm-up Lemme wake y’all ****** up, I may start slow but i catch up quick, We can only go up from here, I’m within reach now, Time to let y’all see what y’all been missing all this time Black on Black
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Hook (1x): Ain’t no sleeping on me, I’m a Red Bull, Charge at all y’all hataz what I’m finna do Charge at all y’all hataz what I’m finna do, What I’m finna do, What I’m x2 Finna do Verse 1: Y’all folks debating the greats, Y’all ****** running in place, I’m buying stakes, Not talking beef, Either way, Know that I’m scraping my plate, I’m eating great, Y’all be comparing your paths, I’m calculated like Math, Not worried bout what they doing, Shit they be doing, and my shit are not congruent, Y’all folks be staying with drama, I keep it cool like Obama, Lay in the cut while I watch ya, I see you hating on brovas, Showing mad love undercover, Know that I’m peeping you’re bluffing, I know it’s hate and not love, Keeping tabs on my gram, While I be focused on Dubs, And hundreds, Y’all don’t be giving no credit, Counting me out like a felon, Tryna give words like a reverend, Except I’m not preaching to ******, Just tryna be an excedrin, So many migraines in this game But they can’t contain this brotha, Blocking all of the chains, The rap game be keeping em coming Hook (2x): Ain’t no sleeping on me, I’m a Red Bull, Charge at all y’all hataz what I’m finna do Charge at all y’all hataz what I’m finna do, What I’m finna do, What I’m x2 Finna do Verse 2 (Thraxx King): (Lyrics Still Pending) Outro Bridge: I’m a, I’m a Red Bull He’s a, he’s a Red Bull, She’s a, she’s a Red Bull, You’s a, you’s a…. (4x)
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Verse: You be holding on to the past, I know I cannot force it, gotta let these feelings pass, And shawty, I don’t mean to harass, But I’m tryna make sure, I still got my spot, And don't fall last, After other brothas, The healing process isn’t easy, Girl I know this much, You say, I should’ve thought about it before ******* up, Fair enough, but it’s much easier said than done, We’re only human Im’a student Learning from a ton Of my mistakes, I’m tryna shake em off like Mariah, You carry me sometimes, I take it lightly, You’re on fire, Blowing off steam, Self-esteem, Requires time to build, So I hope these rhymes alleviate, The tension that you feel, Filling those holes in your heart, Tryna drown my pride, To see you float again, The only vision in my eyes, Materializing better versions Of you everyday, Fulfilling wants that always overshadow A bouquet, Flowery words, to show I empathize, Trips to Philippines and Laos, Just to unwind, Ocean-views as we snooze waiting for the sunrise, Rose bath, and wine glasses, To pass time Beautiful life we gotta live it, Not in this for gimmicks, Making vivid memories, Is what I’m living for, I know you think I don’t adore you, As much as I used to, Before you count me out, Girl see what my love amounts to, I really try my best, And soon all the time I invest, Will pay off, I guess, Until then, I’ll stay a vessel, Of love for you, Keep your head up like Pac, Better Dayz are now, I looked around and could not have found, Another chick like you, Gorgeous smile, And you supportive, That’s what I’m needing now, Admitting your wrongs are never easy, But it’s the only way to stop the bleeding, I hope you feel me
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Progression 02:52
Verse: The moment you seek perfection, You slow up progression, Gotta move with the lessons, Classes stay in session, Flexings my motivation, Mainly for the doubters, I spend hours Grinding Tryna leave my daughter showered, With finer things, So she don’t ever have to feign for nothing, Lady be fussing, Gotta remind her, That my plans for us And My lovings real, I’m tryna feel consistent luxury, Moving through countries, Running bills up, Is fun to me, Sipping on a red horse over in Manila Hop on over to Penang, Nasi Lemak for dinner Big shoutout to the homies, I meet on the way, My homies Muhaiman in KL Doing his ******* thang Honestly **** the fame, I’m tryna see the digits, Like Scottie Pippen, **** the bull, ****, I’m tryna witness My descendants living lavish, With expensive habits, Puffing on the cabbage, Dreaming bout living life, Taking trips to Paris, 5 star visions, So we stay consistent, Pay close attention to these leeches, Trying their best to fit in, An opportunist is only that, Never get it twisted, Peep the difference, Cut the cord, Quick like fire stick, I, move in silence, Jealous ****** quick to turn to violence, Rob you of your hard work, Cuz they got no promise Man, I promise Keep your eyes on your own plate, Got no time to beef, ******* are short steaks, Outro (deciding whether I want to keep): I been gone for a minute now, And I know a lot people been asking me about my next drop, It’s been a long time coming, 2019-2023, It’s been so many things that’s gone down man, Gotta keep listening, And for y’all people sideeyeing from the sidelines, This is one’s for you X2 I know y’all hataz been thinking I fell off, but honestly without me here, you ****** are well off
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Dialogue
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Verse 1: You shot first, I was oblivious, Took a couple times Before I noticed you was tryna spit Eventually I got them digits, Girl I felt your vibe, Initially just thought to hit, But after we locked eyes, On our first night out, Began to fantasize, About what life with you would be like, If we give it time, And despite our different situations, We chose to have a little patience Cuz we learned throughout our conversations, We saw hella potential, Even though, I had a daughter, and a career that I just got into, Even though my BM and me get along well, Even though you had a lot of life in front of you, Still give you space to prevail, For now we catching a vibe Hook: For now we catching a vibe About to pull up to your crib around five, To see if you tryna ride x2 Verse 2: Time passes, girl your presence is a blessing, I confess before, making time was hella hectic, Rather take the time to focus on myself progression, Had no sense of balance, rather cut em, reach success and maybe later they’ll be still around, I’d keep ‘em guessing, Now I’m pressed for our date nights, Packing up for road trips, And taking day hikes, Wouldn’t be us if we didn’t have our little fights, Shit be hella toxic but you know they turned to great nights, Close our eyes then we take flight, Pure bliss, With every kiss between, It feels right, Then I stare into those eyes and always get lost, Sex so passionate, that we forget our flaws **** em all Hook: When we catching a vibe/Baby we catching a vibe But now it’s more than a vibe/a little more than a vibe About to pull up to your crib around five, To see if you tryna ride x2 Outro: ****, I’m really feeling you, I can see this lasting for a while, I guess we’ll just have to see
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Verse 1: Living the life that many wish they lived, International flights, To foreign places, With, No second thoughts, I’m impulsive with my decisions, Never know when my time is expiring, So I’m feeling, Like, Life is like, A ticking bomb, So I’m a blow up, Before, My body’s in soil, And my heart begins to slow up, God knows I try to keep it a buck, Many ****** be fronting, But I be backing shit up, People hate, I show love, One world, One us, What’s the reason for envy, When you can simply, Go nuts, On your visions, Picture me throwing the next man, Shade, Cuz God is paving the way for them, That’s kinda insane, Especially considering your Your times coming, We on two different timelines, Success is such a fine line, But I walk it like a tight rope, Taking these risks, like I got nine lives, Because I got hope Hook: Everytime I touchdown, I know I’m blessed Touchdown, know I’m blessed Bridge to 2nd verse: Let me take y’all back Follow me Verse 2: Sangsom w/ a splash of coke Thai Massage Hit the beach, Let my feet soak, Freshen up, Link up with the homie Wes, Pregame, then hit the strip, Kicking shit in Phuket, Already know what time we on, Joints be trying to finesse, See some young Black brothers from the states, They hella pressed, If y’all ain’t noticed by now, Was kinda complex, was tough to tie me down The world was calling me Tough to follow me, A rare commodity, Got hella ambition, And my visions clear as LED And every year it gets more vivid, Ooohh, you know the devils livid, Can’t stop a brother from living He always working overtime to make me stumble, I don’t trip, ****, I’m built to rumble Strong foundation, Bound to have a couple, Or several demons tryna break you down and cause you trouble, Swivel headed, So I’m seeing double God leading from the rear, So if you front, I’m sincere, You taking L’s over here, Not gon lie, I just be tryna cope, Y’all be tryna ride waves, I be tryna float, Life will bring you under, ****, this here’s my boat, This music is my life, **** is not for show, Supplementary hook leading to bridge: NPZ Mentality x4 Bridge leading to last hook: When yours backs against the ropes, Keep the music close, But forreal we only got one life to live, You gotta make the best of it, You can’t stay stagnant You gotta keep climbing The only plateau is in your mind, NPZ Mentality Outro: Yea, Let the story continue 9
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Chorus (Michelyn Cierra): Will you still love me? Resenting me slowly? Are we both just biding time? We could never be so lucky, Living on the edge of destiny, I know you don’t wanna hurt me baby, And I can’t sit back while our hearts are breaking Verse 1: I blame it on timing, The emotions that I’m in, Ain’t normal, And I been, Tryna find a way out, Like I’m stuck on an island, If I could, I would stay here with you, But it’s clear the two of us, Ain’t on the same page, We knew, It’ll be hard from the jump, But we played it cool, Honestly, at 23, Your worry shouldn’t be me, You been working hella hard, And tryna get your degree, Priorities are different Ain’t really no one to blame, And I wouldn’t change the past, But this **** hurts, Still gotta move through the pain, **** Chorus (Michelyn Cierra) Verse 2: Mind frames kinda polar, Always set aside time for you, But, main focus is my daughter, When it comes to her mom, Only maintaining order, Really can’t afford to, jump through hoops just to see her, Still I went through so much shit, tryna make you a believer But how can I think you’ll relate? Don’t have a child of your own Used to be pissed, when you would be tryna debate, Wanted my daughter to see you more, But all I asked, for you to just wait, Respect me taking my time, Instead of me flaunting you, right in her face Still blame it on timing Chorus (Michelyn Cierra) Verse 3: Despite everything we know that the love is real, That’s the reason it was hard to deal, With the thought of not working out, But I know that we gotta heal, ****, I still got holes to fill in my life Far as my goals go, So I guess you’re not the only one, Who needs time to make sure that you grow, And I guess we need space to show, What it’s meant to be, when it’s said and done, Couple more laps around the sun, Never know what it could become, Or maybe nothing will come of this, And ****, you know I’m an optimist, You always prefer just to keep it real, So I’ll keep the focus on happiness Timing
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Sandalwood 04:07
Verse 1: One with the atmosphere, Sounds of nature, Drifting through my ear, Scents of sandalwood, To ease the daily stress, Feel vibrations from a spirits voice upon my neck, Telling me to let go of anxiety, “Maintain your sanity, You’re not entirely, Behind like you think you are, You’re on time, You’re overwhelming yourself, From the outside, People are admiring your progress, They see your worth, And know you’re not settling for less, You obsess about opinions, But you hide it well, Real tough shell, But inside you are afraid to fail, You expect people to match your generosity, Lend a hand, it’s not returned, Animosity, Builds up, But remember your intent is pure, Your rewards will come as blessings, Trust, there’s more in store” Verse 2: My hunger pains, Come from all the strain, I’ve been putting on my life, Had to rearrange, My habits, The chamomile, Touches my tongue, I drift off like the evening sun, My dream becomes, A dialogue with my daughter, She tells me “Daddy, I know you’ll have your life in order, You’re nervous about me coming, But I see determination deep inside of you, I’m happy, cause I’ll have it too I know all about you and mommy having doubts, About not working out, Is it me?” She pouts, I see a tear Flow beside her mouth. “Babygirl, it’s things you will not understand, You’re our blessing, and this is God’s plan, And I am, so fortunate that I can call you mine” “Do you worry about my future?” “Yep, all the time. That’s why we try our very best to make it work, Even when it hurts, My love for you and her, is staying first.” Verse 3: Open my eyes, I see a cloud of faith, This virus came and put our world at stake, I found a world of hate, From every source, So, I found my peace by stepping back to take, A break from it all, Develop sense of self, Focus on my health And put my worries on the shelf, We weren’t born expecting life to be a call for help, We still try to make the best with the cards that we were dealt A drop of rain gently touched my nose, I looked up to the graying sky, And suddenly my body froze, I slowly arose, Peeking through the clouds Was a beam of light, I saw a man coming down, I dropped a tear, and he just cracked a smile, He said “Too many blessings to be crying now, Look inside yourself when you are feeling down and I am here” Went back to the sky and then he disappeared...
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Dialogue
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The Light 03:58
Verse 1: Touching down in one country to the next, Doing my victory dance, cuz I know that I’m blessed, I know you’re directing every single step I’m just focusing on living my best, Life, I’m pressed for the day I’m, Reunited with you Need thousands of tissues To dry the tears of the folks that still miss you Sometimes I feel that it wasn’t meant for you, To leave this earth yet, My cousin called and asked me does it hurt yet, Hell yea, Ever since he took his last breath He taught me how to cope with high stress, Hence why it’s hard to let these tears fall, But best believe it hits me hard when I try to call, Used to hit up EB, mama, and Tee You’d be next on the list, When I needed guidance or a break from this shit, called life Now I reminisce and vent tryna ease the plight, They can’t see it, But you knew before you saw the light Hook: Before you saw the light x4 Verse 2: Who knew I would miss you right before you said goodbyes, I was leveled at 35,000 feet up in the sky, Anxious to land so I, Could see you one last time, It didn’t cross my mind, That you were on your last stride, I, hit the ground, Hit my mamas phone, She told me come on home, Picked up my rental car, Then hit the road, Got to the house, I saw tears flowing down her cheek, Didn’t have to speak, I knew exactly why she weeped, Or wept, Not grammatically correct, And just like that mistake You weren’t perfect, But you led people, to be their best Never settle for less, Always have your own, Always show some respect, Always take care of home Take advantage of your time, Get up and get out, You’re the reason why I grind, So, while im traveling I never frown when you cross my mind, You taught us well, before you saw the light Hook: Before you saw the light x4
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Verse 1: God is calling me, My phone disconnected for so long, Been tryna Bob and weave, Know I’m not the one you want to lead, I’m flawed as I can be, Karma got a grip on me, I’m stuck, I swear it’s tough to see, what you see in me, But I know you got a plan, Who am I question? Who am I to block my blessings Cuz I’m being protective Of my worthiness Finally found a purpose, So, I’m wrong if I’m ignoring this, Gift from God, Was worried this world, would stare into my scars, Almost like I forgot, I’m here to reach for stars Was never meant for earth, So everytime I let ‘em bring me down, I only hurt, Myself in the process, Blocking my rebirth, That’s surface level shit, I was worried about, Now I’m digging deep to find a better route, And that’s with all the tears and emotions, That I kept suppressed, But being a real man starts with getting that **** up off your chest man, Bridge: For years, I let the decisions of my past dictate my worth, And for years, I subconsciously forged new relationships and exalted my accomplishments instead of taking some idle time to look within for healing, I wanted to find him again, so I took some days of alone time back in nature, I came back weak and limping When I arrived, he was there…. waiting Verse 2: “You were never told to be a saint, It doesn’t equate to being great, And doing my work for heavens sake, All I ask is that you take, Some time to sit back and relate to others, At times, they just need a brother, To show some love, and just uncover, Some ways to cope with life, It’s tough But it’s nothing that they can’t endure, I gave em the armor and power to keep moving forward, I gave you the voice to tell ‘em, But you kept ignoring, Lusting for life, It’s human though, Part of maturing I see you searching for answers now, I’m glad you’re back, I stayed right by your side, Through sins and all of that, When you wrestled with believing, Had to give some space, That’s why you couldn’t feel me, But love never erased That’s what you call compassion, It’s unconditional, Understanding if it’s meant to be, No matter where you go, You’ll always find a way back right beside me, Even closer than before, I’m always open, Just come knock right on my door, I’m here” Bridge: “Your message was clear, we just decided to turn a deaf ear You gave the opportunity for space, we tried … but it was hard to take, I had feelings she had long moved on, But with all of the time and effort I invested into bettering myself and trying to make us work, it just became hard for me to leave, The idea kept me coming back; she kept entertaining the same idea Our world eventually came crashing down In the process I longer recognized myself, and I forgot the initial point at hand…. She still has a whole life ahead of head of her” Verse 3: “I pulled you out that situation, Cuz your will got weak, Started losing sleep, And lost yourself, tryna appease Too focused on something, that you could’ve just let be Paranoid by things behind the scenes That your intuition felt, but you refused to believe, I know it’s embarrassing, I know that your ego took a hit, But it was medicine, Yea, I know it hurt you, But it taught you how to care again, With no reservations, Never mistake it, When your love encounters you, Make sure that it’s infinite, Put your pride outside, and step inside to get your mental clear, Lean into your fears, Instead of running, Only way to heal Cuz I know you always seeking out distractions, Tryna cloud your mind from hurt, I know your past cut you in fractions, But a fractured heart won’t mend itself, Gotta take action, voice exactly how you feel Tough discussions need to happen, Feel discomfort? Gotta practice patience, No eruptions Nothing comes from rushing But corruption be content with waiting, But as for now, The people need you, Tap into your faith and, That compassion you’ve reclaimed, Be the light they’re craving Remember that your fam needs you Gotta keep ‘em first, I’m always here to listen When you’re tryna stay the course, Your steps are guided, Walk in confidence, And guard your heart I flow from there, So stay aware and watch …….” Becoming

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After a 4 year hiatus (2019-2023), Heyse returns with his most introspective and enlightening album yet.

Using confidence and lyrical prowess, he uses this album to cover topics such as the positive impact of therapy, jet-set lifestyle, overcoming trauma, COVID-19, relationship qualms, dealing with grief and the experience of a spiritual awakening.

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released December 28, 2023

Album Art
-Alvin Woolfolk
-Patricia Dent

Photography/Visual Media/Editing
-Givens Media (Faith MV, Personality Photos)
-Nichelle Calhoun (Photo Editing)

Sound Engineer
-Mique On The Mix

12/28/2023 Album Release Party:
-Venue Host: Caleb (Hug Lounge)
-Artist & Venue Coordinator: Mihret Asfera
-Show Hostess & Guest Performer: Tiffany Bostick
-Performing Therapist: Khadijah Tou Tou
-Qure the Keyboardist
-DÆTÄ the Bassist
-DJ 8's

Tracks

What Brings You In? (Intro)
Producer: Yogic Beats
Songwriter: Heyse Dante
Therapist/Co-Creative Strategist: Khadijah Tou Tou
Soundbite from: Paul Flowz Hamilton

Ain’t For Everybody
Producer: Jinsang
Songwriter: Heyse Dante

Red Bull
Producer: 318tae
Songwriter: Heyse Dante; Thraxx King
Soundbite from: Reginald Moore

The Healing Process
Producer: _________
Songwriter: Heyse Dante

Progression
Producer: _________
Songwriter: Heyse Dante
Soundbite from Muhaiman Mohammad

Guilt (Interlude)
Producer: Yogic Beats
Songwriter: Heyse Dante
Therapist/Co-Creative Strategist: Khadijah Tou Tou

Catching A Vibe
Producer: 318tae
Songwriter: Heyse Dante

Impulsive (Blessed)
Producer: ________
Songwriter: Heyse Dante
Creative Assistance from: Carmela S.D.

Timing
Producer: Yogic Beats
Songwriter: Heyse Dante; Michelyn Cierra

Sandalwood
Producer: Vanilla
Songwriter: Heyse Dante
Soundbite from: Carmela S.D.

Role Model (Interlude)
Producer: Yogic Beats
Songwriter: Heyse Dante
Therapist/Co-Creative Strategist: Khadijah Tou Tou

The Light
Producer: Vanilla
Songwriter: Heyse Dante
Soundbite from: Moore Family

The Message
Producer: Yogic Beats
Songwriter: Heyse Dante
Creative Assistance from: Ciara Hall
Soundbite from: Reginald Moore; Carmela S.D.

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Heyse is a hip-hop artist, songwriter, and poet from the DC/Maryland/Virginia Area.

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