This weekend marks the first Mother's Day since my Mom passed in November.
I've tried my best to navigate the last 5 months, but this pain hits different...and it loves to circle back around at the most inconvenient times.
Not a day goes by where I don't I miss her voice, her laugh, her wisdom...all of it.
If I could, I'd bring her back in an instant.
If I could, I'd hug her so tight she'd tell me "boy you're too big to be under me".
If I could, I'd tell her "I love you" one more time.
❤️🙏🏾
[SWIPE] For the past month I've been locked in the studio weekly working to get these new songs right. A lot of long hours, laughs, coins spent, and a couple crashouts later, and I'm proud to say we're one step closer to completion. 💿
It's been a rewarding experience working with my guys Kori & Jon (aka JOKO) these last few months. Having written the majority of my previous songs solo, I can attest to the difference working with co-writers can make.
Our songwriting sessions together have been full of laughs, dope melodies, lots of lyric ideas, & moments that pushed me out of my comfort zone while reminding me to trust both the process and my fellow creatives in the room.
In short, it helps to have collaborators that bring out the best in you...and recite quotes from 'Got 2B Real' with you too (IYKYK 😂)
I've been quietly at work on new songs for the last 6 months, and while I don't have an EP title/rollout plan locked in yet, I'm excited for what's coming.
This next chapter is about tapping into new, fresh energy - from working w/ new collaborators, and exploring other parts of my voice, to taking chances with what I wanna say and how I say it.
It almost feels as if I'm hitting the reset button. I'm nervous, anxious, & at times even a little restless, but most of all, I'm focused on getting this music right.
Had the pleasure of supporting @sophiagalate on the last night of her first tour, and finally got the chance to perform "Right One, Wrong Time" with my bro @iamdende
Thank you LA for being a great crowd 💕 'Til next time!
Popped out and pulled up to the Pass The Torch Awards this past week. Congratulations to all the honorees and everybody at @betterbrothersla on a successful awards weekend!
Photographer: @jondailey_
My first time live at SXSW is officially in the books...
S/O to the all the artists who performed and thanks to @officialrnbforever@rce_la@rmgmusic@sxsw and of course the city of Austin, TX for a great weekend 🤘🏾
Photographer: Enoch ( @qubitsss )
I'll be joining @sophiagalate at The Echo on March 25th in Los Angeles 💖 Tickets are almost sold out, but I may have one to giveaway if you're really nice to me. Come to watch us perform :)
I'm excited to saddle up and hit the stage at @sxsw for the very first time! I'll be performing at the R&B Forever showcase on Sunday March 15th down to the Marlowe Bar, so if you're in Austin, TX for SXSW weekend bring yo ass and lets have a good time! 🤘🏾
![[SWIPE] For the past month I've been locked in the studio weekly working to get these new songs right. A lot of long hours, laughs, coins spent, and a couple crashouts later, and I'm proud to say we're one step closer to completion.](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6739171044414316177025_0_c9940b0efb5901d1e2378fb00e400882.jpg?o=aHR0cHM6Ly9zY29udGVudC1waGwyLTEuY2RuaW5zdGFncmFtLmNvbS92L3Q1MS44Mjc4Ny0xNS82NzUzNzE2NDRfMTg1Nzk0ODgyOTkwNTc0NzZfMzEzMzM3MDEyMTE4NjIxMTUwMV9uLmpwZz9zdHA9YzE1Ny4wLjQwNS40MDVhX2RzdC1qcGdfZTE1X3R0NiZfbmNfaHQ9c2NvbnRlbnQtcGhsMi0xLmNkbmluc3RhZ3JhbS5jb20mX25jX2NhdD0xMDAmX25jX29jPVE2Y1oyZ0c0YnN4MGdlODNNNXJZcDRVM3ViQUxydHhoeDJkRkdxeURHVHlzcFIzaG5MQzktcUJyVk1sQnowMlVZanhleVdaQ1FqRFR2UUwybEN2Tm8ya2ZGYWhnJl9uY19vaGM9U09rbEpIUU40WDhRN2tOdndFWmNEUzUmX25jX2dpZD16bTNOX20zNzloYnFPNHRFMjM3YURBJmVkbT1BUFU4OUZBQkFBQUEmY2NiPTctNSZvaD0wMF9BZjVvUDRFRXhEdTNBdlFnM2RUWVA5UDRkZGMzclJaS1lyZHJ1eG1wMFltQ2x3Jm9lPTZBMEVCREFBJl9uY19zaWQ9YmMwYzJj&h=6791a08f7f8217318c54dfb16d02a9a2)
