Nothing's better than that, though. But let me hear what you got, shit might be funny and better than Beast Boy giving some dude motivation and confidence.
In front of a vending machine, Freddie pressed the fourth, second, third, and first buttons in that order causing an error signal to appear. Pushing down the second button again to change what was listed to the word sale, he went ahead and selected the coke he wanted free of charge. Leaning down to pick up the bottle from the take-out port, he stood up as he felt someone behind him. Without turning around, he turned the cap to hear the fizz, “It’s retribution. Want me to get you one?”
1. impossible // 2. the sequence // 3. girls playin’ tricks // 4. i’m gone // 5. bonnie and clyde // 6. a tale of 2 citiez // 7. things & such // 8. been that way.
(LISTEN HERE.)
THANK YOU’S —
first & foremost, thank you God. with you, i’m always in my element, always thinking about where i’m going rather than the destination and that’s all that matters. a special shout out to my parents. without y'all, i wouldn’t even be here. mom, it’s you that keeps me grounded, that keeps me from fucking around with these girls ‘cause they only want and never give — like you said. you’re the only one that knows how to keep it real with me, whenever and wherever. and i appreciate more than you’ll ever know, believe that. pops, you’re the man i want to be but damn sure i can’t be. and i finally realized that shit like a long time ago but i’m coming to terms with that. thanks for speaking truths on what it’s like to be a black man today and thanks for just making the man i am now. thanks for instilling your love of music in me.
to killian and branford aka kid and bra, thanks for being my boys, my brothers. we got history together more than anyone would know and those days we spent kicking it in kid’s basement, is shit i won’t forget. thanks for making the most of my teenage years ‘cause god knows where i’d be now without y'all. thanks to soren for being the little sister i damn there never had, thanks for being my source of comic relief and sticking by my side through real shit. thanks to colette for hopping on any track i asked her to and for just giving me that support when i thought no one had my back. and a special thanks to the one that got away, dylan. i know i fucked up times & times again, i know i’m not shit but you’re the only female that’s occupied my mind during this experience. you’re the one i was ever down for and i didn’t realize that until it was too late. thanks for being my first love and shit, thanks for being the baddest i ever got with. to all my supporters & fans, thanks for being there for me and everything. wouldn’t be here without y'all and trust & believe, it’s only going up from now on. no more shit, no more anything. if it wasn’t for some of y'all asking when a dude was gonna release something, i think this settles it.
and a major thanks again to the man above, the only one who made all this shit possible. this journey was a long one and i got him to thank for all this. it’s been a long time coming but trust and believe, i’m back. that’s all, you need to know.
peace & love.
px.
CREDITS —
recorded at soundscape studios and pm records a.k.a my basement.
TRACK BY TRACK EXPLANATION —
impossible — “this track explains something that happened to me in my freshman year of high school. and i was like, treated badly by her. like to the point where i did things i didn’t normally do which definitely explains my years in high school. shit was just interesting and i think this has a good handle on that situation.”
the sequence — “ that back and forth shit, you feel me? it’s just like the rinse and repeat situation i had with someone who means a lot to me. we did this a lot, i guess because we were so invested in each other. i think my homies got sick of it after a while but this track explains that situation perfectly.”
girls playin’ tricks — “i was just in my feelings i guess with the girls i been with. we all been through this before and i was just reflecting on a moment back when i was in my freshman year. falling for a girl and then, realizing she’s not into the same thing, you know? that’s all that is. ”
i’m gone — “major shout out to colette for hopping on the track when i needed her to. but yeah, it’s all about this life i picture when i’m famous. i did all that — the gold chains, being someone i’m not and all that. i think this song details that to a tee, i’m good with that. being able to display the realism in my life rather than this fake shit i was used to. i wrote this back when rosewood had that lock in, where everyone was stuck in the building and had free range with everything. it came naturally, yep.”
bonnie and clyde — “one word: iconic. made the history books for being that couple who defined ride or die. this song’s been in my notebook for a minute, it’s back when i was kicking it with some girl who i was with way back. found out she had a dude of her own and out came this. ”
a tale of 2 citiez — “a conflict i always look at in rosewood/ like, the two different sides. you got the rich and then, you got the poor. i just wanted to reflect on that situation the best way i knew how. shout out to my eleventh grade english teacher for making me read that book.”
things and such — “nothing much to say about this. it’s about a girl, that’s all.”
been that way — “a song that documents my love for one specific girl. it’s always gonna be her, no matter what. and i wrote this in fifteen minutes. it’s crazy, i was just looking through my texts with old girl and it came through like that. i thought it was only right to end the entire project with this ‘cause it’s like my ode to her.”
parents: paxton morgan and melissa evans. siblings: — hometown: new york, new york. sports: football, basketball.
THE STORY —
Being the child of Paxton – better known as Play by most – Morgan, is an interesting reflection. The weekends he spent with his father were usually something he enjoyed; between going to the studio and being able to meet some of the world’s most renowned artists to knowing who was the current missus in his life, it seemed like his father had it all. However, there were times where things went a little awry, situations he’d rather not discuss with anyone, but it was those times when the boy realized that, that was the reason why his father wasn’t around, at all. He didn’t stress the situation, knowing that it was something between his parents, but it did cause some tension as he grew older. He did appreciate the life the older man had, without a doubt. Of course, he was no musical prodigy, but the lifestyle was fast, almost like a high you can’t come down from. It wasn’t wrong to dream, but his mother had an impact on how his life is now. After all, she was the only who truly understood him, as well as the only one who provided for him. It was unfortunate to say at times, but true. There were times where she worked long nights, which left him in the hands of his aunt. There were times where bills began to add up, when the necessities of every home were either off or whatever, but they made it work. Though, he could never say that his mom ever missed a single thing important to him.
Weekends were the good times, to joke around and everything else. Monday through Friday afternoon, was a time to actually focus on a realistic dream. One that didn’t involve using charm and a nice smile to get you out of things. Mal didn’t mind this approach since he always received good grades, something he’s modest about. It was the simple fact that it felt sort of forced like it was something he had, that it was something he couldn’t express himself on. As he matured, however, he did learn that he could have a good time during the week, especially without his mother’s knowledge. It wasn’t the same like he witnessed times and times before, but it was close enough to realize he could balance the two. His “late nights, early mornings” routine wasn’t difficult and yet, it came to an end as soon as summer began. He had to head to Rosewood, Illinois – a town he remembered faintly, just because someone had the idea that he should stay with a person he didn’t have an established relationship with. Again, he didn’t stress at all, but accepted it, taking the opportunity to explore his options in a familiar setting.
GO TELL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT IT —
– portrayed by aj saudin.
– is eighteen years old, don’t look at the graphic cause ya girl messed up and is too lazy to fix it.
– is a college freshman at ravenwood, majoring in biology because hello, med school.
– has a few nicknames (mal, kai, et cetera) so if you can come up with any others, he’s cool with that.
– speaking of names, he finds the meaning behind his interesting.
– when it comes to music, he’s learned a few things but it doesn’t mean he’s going to drop a fire mixtape anytime soon. however, he appreciates the old and new very much.
– is a party animal, to an extent. like, school is a major factor in his life but gonna be real and say that if it wasn’t, you know where to find him.