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Breakthrough

from A Subtle Reminder by Mallz

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In the early stages of making the album, I was telling Sharp about how much I dig Brazilian jazz and Bossa nova. He then started playing a bunch of beats where he sampled Brazilian jazz and this one just stood out to me for some reason. There were some others that nearly made the album, but maybe that'll be for the next one.

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Seen it all; did it all and had a breakthrough
Sunny days or stormy nights I’m grateful
Seen it all; did it all and had a breakthrough
Sunny days or stormy nights

Came a long way from them syrup sandwiches
And sleepless nights, feeling like I couldn’t handle it
Now I live a life that I am enamored with
In hopes you can be inspired by my candidness
Understanding it’s the journey where the lessons are
Diversified my repertoire and been at where they never are
What am I but a sum of my experiences
Good and bad through the tears, laughs and seriousness
Clearly it’s my maturity I’m speaking from
Despite mistakes I’m still proud of who I’ve become
Son, brother, best friend, uncle, confidant
The next GOAT when I rap before an audience
So drink your sauvignon. Me, I’ll take a Perrier
And celebrate the life that I worked so hard to make
I carved a way from them tobacco and them cotton fields
Grateful for every step as the plot’s revealed

Seen it all; did it all and had a breakthrough
Sunny days or stormy nights, I’m grateful
Seen it all; did it all and had a breakthrough
Sunny days or stormy nights

I used to walk around entitled not so long ago
Funny how this life can make you call an audible
One day you feel like the whole world owes you
But with enough time, you realize that it’s all a show
Called my bro just to tell him that I love him
He asked why I been so sentimental all a sudden
I said big bro, we Black men over 40
And if we don’t appreciate what’s left then we’ve learned nothing
So stop and smell the roses. Watch the sun rise and set
Explore your full emotions. Try to keep your pride in check
And I regret all those times where I was less than me
Ain’t trying to be perfect, I’m just trying to be free
No more chasing validation from them people who
Wait until you make a name to have a seat with you
Cause the real ones gonna follow where you lead them to
This life is what you make it or what you will feed into

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from A Subtle Reminder, released April 19, 2023
Lyrics: Mallz
Beat: Sharp Cuts
Mixing and Mastering: Sharp Cuts
Recorded at Sharp Cuts' studio, Cary, NC

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Originally from northeastern North Carolina, Mallz has called Raleigh home since 2010 & has been a staple in the state's indie hip hop scene. His tireless work ethic and DIY attitude has brought him success with an extensive catalog - three mixtapes, five LPs and 12 EPs. He's collaborated and shared stages with artists like Rapper Big Pooh, Nappy Roots, Cappadonna, and many more. ... more

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