Wow… feels like it’s been too long since I checked in!
(Have had A LOT goin on behind the scenes)
After setting a goal of releasing one song a week last year, not only did I achieve it, but I went WELL beyond what I initially set out to do.
There was A LOT of reflecting that took place for what my next move(s) would be, but as it currently stands:
I’m gonna TRY to release a song EVERY week this year as well
(But do note: I’m back and forth whether I should switch to doin album releases rather than singles because it seems like some GOOD singles get “lost” in the process)
If you didn’t notice… the releases have BEEN comin and WILL continue to.
As far as the WORK behind the scenes…
In EARLY January I began the process of going off my mental health medication.
(I have A LOT to divulge about the whole “idea” of psychotropics and the pharmaceutical industry in general, but at this time I’d just like to say that I AM seeing STEADY improvement)
I’ll just be REAL with y’all…
I ONLY have one more vice I NEED to get rid of and then I’ll be doing something that I NEVER thought would be possible: be of a sober mind
After a lifelong battle of mental/emotional/spiritual health obstacles, I’ve been able to counteract it ALL by putting in A LOT of mental/emotional/spiritual WORK
It feels GREAT to be able to say that I do NOT drink alcohol, I do NOT do drugs, I do NOT smoke weed, I do NOT watch porn (and today IS my LAST day of using nicotine pouches)
Although I’ve been releasing on schedule, the last song I truly wrote was “This Christmas”
I’ve become mindful that as an artist… when you put so much thought into your craft and let your heart AND Soul pour into it, there seems to be moments of regression after you make it known to the Universe. It’s almost as if you need to re-generate in order to do ALL that it takes to truly be able to best utilize your gifts.
Honestly, I’ve just been focusing on being THERE for my fam. Having 3 kids certainly called for a valiant effort, but with our 4th having autism; it calls for an indescribable, persistent, and SINCERE effort. I hope and PRAY that I am able to HELP with this prevalent medical issue as the future unfolds.
I guess I say all that to say this:
It took me awhile to get back at “it” after the year that I had last year, but with certainty I can say: “Expect MORE of the SAME!”
I wrote 3 songs this week (so far) and like ALWAYS:
Some are just too good to NOT record right then and there and send it out into the Universe.
So here it is y’all… “Him I’ll ALWAYS Praise”