I started the process of writing and recording this album back in January 2022. The goal was to craft a musical piece embodying the fusion of my hip-hop, jazz, and punk influences. Given my decade-long hiatus from recording, I invested time immersing myself in samples, strumming the guitar, and tinkering with the keys.

However, in April 2022, tragedy struck with the unexpected passing of my father. It drastically altered my world, prompting an introspective journey. The music, in turn, evolved into my therapeutic refuge.

With deep reverence, I dedicate this album to my father. It is my sincere hope that you enjoy it.

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Thank you for giving me so much inspiration during the recording: Andrea, Michelle, Crazy Mike, Koz, Slush, Marcus, Jason, Isz, Austin, Keri, LA Jeff, and Mick. I couldn’t have completed this without you. Thank you 10,000 times.

To my West Coast crew: Joseph, Marion, Jon B., Mick, Levi, Mary, Shelley, Rick, Megan, Lauren, and Travis, thank you for your friendship and support over the years.

To my East Coast crew: Lyndon, Kasey and LA Jeff, DJ Blakghost, Killahertz, SarBear, Ames, Yigit, DC Jeff, and Isz. Thanks for putting up with my shenanigans over the years, but more importantly, thank you for being real ones.

A special, special thank you goes to my Mom, Michelle and my family down south. Thank you for believing in me. I love you.