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1. |
The Forecast (Intro)
00:55
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2. |
Another You
03:17
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[Verse 1: Amerigo Gazaway]
'Sup love, I know I haven't been myself lately
I guess I've been too afraid to ask for help lately
Friends and fam worried about my mental health lately
And I'd be lying if I said I never felt crazy
Or felt like the all the walls were closing in on me
Shout out to my kinfolk for always checking in on me
Like how you been homie? I've been stressed out
Tryin' to make a livin' but I'm living check to check now
Wondering how I'm supposed to pay off all this debt now
Should I settle down or just move on to the next town?
Hard to get respect like it's some sort of flex now
Put my trust in people, always end up feeling let down
So please forgive me if I've been rude
I would stop to chat but I'm really not in the mood
Got a lot of work to do, mostly on myself
'Cause at the end of they day, you can't depend on no one else, listen
[Hook: Amerigo Gazaway]
Sometimes I wake up and I feel like I'm a different person
Well maybe not completely but a different version
Everyday is a chance to start something new
A golden opportunity to become 'another you'
Sometimes I wake up and I feel like I'm a different person
Well maybe not completely but a different version
Everyday is a chance to start something new
A golden opportunity to become 'another you'
[Verse 2: Amerigo Gazaway]
'Sup cuz, I know I haven't been in touch lately
Truth be told I've been going through some stuff lately
See times been tough lately, but I'm still here
Put in years of hard work, blood sweat and real tears
Conquered real fears, faced my demons head on
The weak or the strong, step to me and you're dead wrong
A lot friends gone but some are still with us
I guess death comes for all but you learn to just deal with it
Because it is, survival of the fittest
But if you're hurtin' inside? Don't be to prideful to admit it
Shit, who am I kiddin', I'm guilty of it too
But it never too late to become 'another you'
Flip the script hit the brakes and try to change directions
Sometimes all takes is a slight change in perspective
For you to see things, from a different point of view
It ain't over yet, nah I still got a lot more to do, listen
[Hook: Amerigo Gazaway]
Sometimes I wake up and I feel like I'm a different person
Well maybe not completely but a different version
Everyday is a chance to start something new
A golden opportunity to become 'another you'
Sometimes I wake up and I feel like I'm a different person
Well maybe not completely but a different version
Everyday is a chance to start something new
A golden opportunity to become 'another you'
[Outro: Amerigo Gazaway)
Imagine if somewhere there was a different version of you
What would you do?
What would you do?
If you discovered that there was 'another you'?
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3. |
It's Been Hard
03:38
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[Verse 1: Amerigo Gazaway]
We've been hustling from the start working multiple jobs
And dealing with with what life throws at you I know it’s been hard
See they don’t see the constant struggle that we going through dawg
'Cause every social post you see on up on your phone’s a facade
Seems like most of the time, people going though life
With no problems, but you don’t know they been going though, right?
Could be an illness in the family, or the death of friend
They could be dealing with addiction or relapsing again
That’s why it’s good to check in, every now every now and then
Call em up like, 'sup, what’s good homie? How you been?
How’s your Moms doin? How’s your wife doin? How’s your kid?
I seen those pictures that you posted, damn she’s gettin big
Some people hide and pretend, that they ain’t hurting inside
You never know what's going on in someone's personal life
And they might not pick up the phone, but it don't hurt to try
And it’s all good if you just need to take some personal time
because
[Chorus: Amerigo Gazaway]
Yeah I know it's been hard
Trying to pick up all the pieces, I don't know where to start
And I know it's been hard
Trying to make it through The Storm and mend this hole in my heart
[Verse 2: Amerigo Gazaway]
Girl I know that it’s been hard
Things been hectic at your job and you've been workin overtime
Taking trips on the weekend just to visit your Moms
Because one day you're here (and then your gone)
Now pardon me if I start crying I get real in these songs
People contemplating suicide and killing themselves
Have you ever felt so hungry you willing to rob
willing to cross lines you were formally unwilling to cross?
'Cause when your back's against wall, and you're trying to survive
The only thing that you can think bout is how to stay alive
It’s a defense mechanism that we use to get to by
You never know what someone’s truly going through in their life
So don’t be b so quick to judge, and jump to conclusions
Try gaslight folks and tell them that they’re dilusioned
Cuz e everybody going through it, tying to cope with it all
And you don't need to tell me twice, 'cause I know it's been hard
[Chorus: Amerigo Gazaway]
Yeah I know it's been hard
Trying to pick up all the pieces, I don't know where to start
And I know it's been hard
Trying to make it through The Storm and mend this hole in my heart
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4. |
Keep Trying
03:12
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[Verse 1: Amerigo Gazaway]
Lord knows that I’ve tried
But if I told you I was perfect then you know I was lyin’
And I know that life can have you feeling hopeless at times
But it’s all about perception, gotta focus your mind
Don’t let emotion get the best of you, stay calm and collected
About the things you can’t control, sometimes it’s hard to accept it
Use to care about what they, say now I’m hardly affected
So don’t get mad when you show up and you aren’t on the guestlist
Interviewers askin’ me all sorta questions
Like ‘when’s your best mashup coming out’, I’m on to the next shit
Always trying something new, and taking a stance
Creating something out of nothing, formulating a plan
To take over the world and get this music straight to the fans
I spit truth like Rick Rubin, spend all day in a trance
See most these artists are just waitin’ to get paid an advance
Instead of making their own waves and taking a chance, but yo
[Chorus: Amerigo Gazaway]
You know I‘m, you know I’m
You know I‘m, tryin’
You know I‘m, you know I’m
You know I‘m, tryin’
[Verse 2: Amerigo Gazaway]
Man I’m not even lyin’
Sometimes I listen to these rappers, it’s like they not even tryin’
Talking bout they servin‘ crack but that I’m even buyin’
I think instead of mumble rap, y’all oughtta be silent
And be quiet when others are speakin’
I’m tryin make my mark, you tryin’ to hit the club on the weekend
I‘m rying to innovate, and stimulate minds
A wise man once said all things things worth making take time
So be patient, and keep, keep trying
I used play and Nintendo all day and freestyle
Now I’m traveling around on jet planes with free miles
Been so many places now that it’s hard to keep count
All these folks that used to hate me now they wanna be down
Got so many dates lined up it’s like I’m on the rebound
Nothin but quality sound, ‘cause you how I get down
They say cream rises to the top and that the word gets around, but yo
[Chorus: Amerigo Gazaway]
You know I‘m, you know I’m
You know I‘m, tryin’
You know I‘m, you know I’m
You know I‘m, tryin’
[Outro: Amerigo Gazaway]
Keep trying
Keep trying
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5. |
Walk Away
03:07
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[Verse 1: Amerigo Gazaway]
Sometimes I wish that I could just walk away from it all
But when and opportunity knocks you know I’m taking that call
The hero's journey, stepping over hot coals my feet are burning
Record label friends keep on telling me I need attorneys
Seems like everybody rushing just to be the first
Dawg I’m right here, hit me up if you need a verse
Anybody trying to go against me they gon' need a nurse
Matter fact, scratch that, homie you gon' need a hearse
Plenty times I thought about turning back
Yeah he’s nice on the beats but y'all every heard him rap?
We pullin' the curtain back just in time for the big reveal
Y'all ain't seen nothing yet, I’m just trying to trying to keep it real
And I'm starting to lose track of just how many beats I’ve killed
Yo it's crazy outside, man y'all really need to chill
with that nonsense, weighing heavy on my conscience
Sometimes you gotta know when to walk away from a conflict
[Verse 2: Amerigo Gazaway]
Sometimes I wish that I could just get up and walk away
Leave it all behind, and retire but not today
I’m just getting started, yeah I still got a lot to say
And when the album drop, ya'll better bed go out and cop to tape
This is uncut, 100% from concentrate
We've been busy trying to give you something to contemplate
And I’m a determined to make it, no matter how long it takes
Came a long way from being picked on and calling me names
Sometimes you gotta learn to swallow your pride and just walk away
Success is the best form of revenge, I heard 'em say
Yo these cats don’t rap, all they do regurgitate
Always on the hunt, for someone to impersonate
I try to listen to it, but how much can a person take?
Turn the radio on and guess which song is the first to play?
Put my life in these lines but ain't trying to get merc'd today
Sometimes you gotta know when to get up and walk away
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6. |
The Battle
03:51
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[Hook: Amerigo Gazaway]
Weapons drawn, better get ready for lesson one
First rule, is don’t turn your back on anyone
You don’t wanna test, because my rhyme book weighs a ton
There's nowhere to run, 'cause 'The Battle' has just begun
Weapons drawn, better get ready for lesson one
'Cause if you seek knowledge of self, than blessing come
You don’t wanna test, because my rhyme book weighs a ton
There's nowhere to run, 'cause 'The Battle' has just begun
[Verse 1: Amerigo Gazaway]
Oh you trying to rap now? You better than me?
Let's see if you got what it takes to be a real emcee
Going 'round tryin to claim that you're the 'Mashup King'
You should join a boy band do a backup thing
Learn how to scratch, play an instrument, rap or sing
Instead you'd probably rather work a job at Applebee’s
Mad at me, 'cause I spittin' the truth
You can't hold a candle to me when I’m lit in the booth
It's automatic, you don't wanna start any static
And when you do? Well then don’t get surprised when I let 'em have it
Then walk away smiling and act like it never happened
After this, shit you won’t even think about rapping again
Oh what’s that you think you ill with the pen?
You should trade it for Xbox and chill with friends
Just relax, don’t hold your breath, or quit your dayjob
Matter fact, your manager called, and you’ve been laid off
[Hook: Amerigo Gazaway]
[Verse 2: Amerigo Gazaway]
Yeah you talk a lot of ish but can you back it up?
You don’t scare me one bit, you just actin' tough
Sometimes you gotta check you ego when it’s actin\ up
'Cause when it gets too big then it can gas you up
Have you feelin' like you invincible, when really you just miserable
I should put you out your misery just based on principle
I’m pissed at you, how dare you call me a phony?
You may live inside my head, but you barely even know me
You ain't nothing but a figment, of my imagination
A fabrication, now it’s time for assassination
Congratulations, I'm surprised you made it this far
You may be strong but I don’t think that your ready to face the boss
Choir singing in the back like my name was Sephiroth
One step closer, And that’s gon' be the death of y’all
Yeah, you nice and all but don’t let it get to your head
'Cause big egos, are sometimes better off dead
Heard what I said?
[Hook: Amerigo Gazaway]
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7. |
The Warning (Interlude)
00:58
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8. |
Dark Clouds
03:15
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[Hook: Amerigo Gazaway]
Look up in the sky, dark clouds on the horizon
FBI satellites and black helicopters
Come to find out the whole world is run by monsters
Wonder how they sleep at night without a guilty conscience
Look up in the sky, dark clouds on the horizon
Russian spy satellites equipped with rocket launchers
Come to find out the whole world is run by mobsters
Wonder how they sleep at night without a guilty conscience
[Verse 1: Amerigo Gazaway]
Dark clouds on the horizon, I can see them in the distance
Makes me wonder, how can people be so evil and sadistic?
It’s time to rise up I'm sick of being a statistic
And gettin' silenced every single time we go try to go against them
Don’t get it twisted I’m not a conspiracy theorist
But when in heard Non-Phixion, yo that’s when I got curious
Started trying to pay, closer attention to my surroundings
And these all algorithms they use to control our minds with
You can say its all nonsense, but powers that be
Would agree, 'cause "that’s exactly what they want your to think"
It all revolves around three things, money power and greed
But the meek shall inherit the earth and devour the weak
Devour emcees, lowlives, cowards and thieves
You wanna battle? We can do this any time of the week
It’s like a severe thunder every time I rhyme on the beat
Dark clouds up in sky, yeah that’s all you can see
[Hook: Amerigo Gazaway]
Look up in the sky, dark clouds on the horizon
FBI satellites and black helicopters
Come to find out the whole world is run by monsters
Wonder how they sleep at night without a guilty conscience
Look up in the sky, dark clouds on the horizon
Russian spy satellites equipped with rocket launchers
Come to find out the whole world is run by mobsters
Wonder how they sleep at night without a guilty conscience
[Verse 2: Amerigo Gazaway]
Look up in the sky, all I see is dark clouds.
Wonder how can people be so evil and hostile
I could get arrested, for expressing my thoughts now
My fam keeps on telling me I should just calm down
But this isn’t no conspiracy rap, just look around
It's a heist..."freeze!" Nobody make a sound.
If I’m trying to speak out then they'll probably take it down
If you don’t believe me, then here let me break it down
'Cause the works is run, by hate, corruption and greed
Stick up kids will merc each other for a couple of keys
And while the country gets dismantleD by Musk and his team
These democrats just sittin' back like there ain’t nothin to see
Nothing to plead, just looking for someone to please
Is it Israel or Putin, Who’s pulling the puppets strings?
It’s like severe thunder e wry time I rhyme on the beat
Dark clouds up in the sky, yeah that’s all I can see
[Hook: Amerigo Gazaway]
Look up in the sky, dark clouds on the horizon
FBI satellites and black helicopters
Come to find out the whole world is run by monsters
Wonder how they sleep at night without a guilty conscience
Look up in the sky, dark clouds on the horizon
Russian spy satellites equipped with rocket launchers
Come to find out the whole world is run by mobsters
Wonder how they sleep at night without a guilty conscience
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9. |
Down On My Luck
03:43
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[Verse 1: Amerigo Gazaway]
We've been through some hard times, I’ve been down on my luck
Walking 'round town, hoping I can find me a buck
And a times I feel stuck, with nowhere to go
A nomadic traveler with no place to call home
I've been so many places gotta clear some space on my phone
I've seen things, that'll send chills straight to your bones
Seen people struggling in ways that you can’t even imagine
But somehow they still survive though all the evil send madness
I spent years in the mud, trying to climb my way out
Learned the meaning of the the term "fuck around and find out"
If I don't know, then I’ll try to DIY it myself
Either that or hire somebody and find me help
And yeah there's times that I felt
Like I don’t know what to do
Stomach rumbling with money for groceries or food
Going thru some hard times, I’ve been down on my luck
But we've come too far and it’s too late now to give up, look
[Chorus: Amerigo Gazaway]
Lord knows, Lord knows
I’ve been traveling on this road for a long long time
And ever since that day I left home everybody thinks I've lost my mind
and Lord knows Lord knows
I’ve been traveling this road trying to find my way
But when I’m down on my luck
I get up and wipe the tears comin' down my face
[Verse 2: Amerigo Gazaway]
Sometimes I wake up, and I just wanna lie on couch
That little voice inside my head like "what you cryin' about?"
You gotta get up, get out and do something worth doing
Don’t ever let nobody stop you from those dreams your pursuing
See life ain’t easy when your dealing with the hand that your dealt
To be successful, you gotta be a fan of yourself
You gotta build your own momentum, and manage yourself a
Don't pay attention to those critics, it can damage your health
See there's no obstacle that that’s stoppin you from reaching your goals
I visualized it in my mind, I can see that I’m close
Shaking hands with fans, coming up to greet me at shows
They say if you plant and nurture the right seed then it grows
Sometimes the answer that your looking for is under your nose
Some people born into the struggle, while some people just coast
See You choose your circumstances, just the luck of the draw
But some of us, end up stuck with the short end of the straw
So when feel like your lost and your luck has ran out
Just remember that somehow, it’ll all pan out
'Cause Lords knows (Lord knows), I’ve been down on my luck
But when you hit rock bottom, the only the way to go is up
[Chorus: Amerigo Gazaway]
Lord knows, Lord knows
I’ve been traveling on this road for a long long time
And ever since that day I left home everybody thinks I've lost my mind
and Lord knows Lord knows
I’ve been traveling this road trying to find my way
But when I’m down on my luck
I get up and wipe the tears comin' down my face
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10. |
Let's Pray
03:05
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[Verse 1: Amerigo Gazaway]
All I need is a pen and a pad and a pair of speakers
A beat that's fresher than a brand new pair of sneakers.
My peak is only beginning this is my thesis
A dissertation told through each one of my releases
You’re the reason, to Hip-Hop, I pledge allegiance
Y'all probably thought that this is just an another song about Jesus
I mean it’s, sort of spiritual in a sense
Everytime a bless the mic it’s a miracle of events
Ay yo, I’m not religious, but I pray a lot
The quiet prophet, don’t speak much but when I do say a lot
Sometimes it feels like there’s no way to stop
'Cause when you truly love what it is that you do
Well then it ain't a job
MY true callin', won't stop to my crew ballin'
What you think we bout to to slow down, just because you stalling?
Who’s calling? Hurry up y’all better pick up the pace
'Chariots of Fire' playing, when I finish the race
[Chorus: Amerigo Gazaway]
Now let’s pray, For all of the people who lost their way
Now let’s pray, for all of the victims who caught a stray
Now let’s pray, for all the souls that need to be saved
And the downfall of those who try to keep us enslaved
Now let’s pray
[Verse 2: Amerigo Gazaway]
I used to pray that someday people would change
Until I learned what people do, for the greed and the fame
I used to pray that someday I would make it this far
Never thought the hip-ho, could take me this far
They used to prey and pray on my downfall
But every time I seem to bounce right back like round ball
Uppercut first round knockout like Southpaw
Real talk, couldn’t do none of this without y’all.
I used to pray that, some record exec would hear my ADAT
Sign me to a major so I could just chill and lay
But things didn’t go exactly as planned
Had to rebrand, go out and find some actual fans
Do these fools really listen to music or skim through it?
Still walking through the fires hell, I’ve been through it.
If my idols only knew just how much they meant to me
Rest in peace my dead Homies, hope they live through me
[Chorus: Amerigo Gazaway]
Now let’s pray, For all of the people who lost their way
Now let’s pray, for all of the victims who caught a stray
Now let’s pray, for all the souls that need to be saved
And the downfall of those who try to keep us enslaved
Now let’s pray
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11. |
Heavy Rain
03:11
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[Chorus: Amerigo Gazaway]
When it rains it pours
Stick together through any weather we can brave the storm
So tell me what the hell are you waiting for
remember that it’s never too late to change your course
'Cause when it rains it pours
But if we stick together maybe we could can change the world
So tell me what the hell you waiting for
The sun is peeking though the cloud, yo the day is yours
[Verse 1: Amerigo Gazaway]
Check the weather forecast and it’s nothing but heavy rain
Heavy weight on my shoulders, still struggling everyday
Paid my dues, now I don’t do nothing unless it pays
Made a vow, to never let nothing get in my way
If the world is a stage, I’m about to set it ablaze
Don’t believe me just watch, I put that on everything
Heavy rain, but we stay on point like weather vanes
Hard to put your trust in people when some people never change
'Cause, sometimes we tend to get stuck in our own ways
Repeating the same cycles like "oh you don’t say?"
Severe thunderstorms and the clouds are so grey
But when the sun comes out I'just hope your okay
Ay yo, we don't play, better put on your raincoats
Fasten your life jackets 'cause we all int he same boat
For now, Ley's wait the storm out and just lay low
Keep looking to the sky and you just might see a rainbow
[Chorus: Amerigo Gazaway]
When it rains it pours
Stick together through any weather we can brave the storm
So tell me what the hell are you waiting for
remember that it’s never too late to change your course
'Cause when it rains it pours
But if we stick together maybe we could can change the world
So tell me what the hell you waiting for
The sun is peeking though the cloud, yo the day is yours
[Verse 2: Amerigo Gazaway]
Check the weather channel this morning
it’s nothing but storms and clouds
Give a shout out to my family for always holding me down
And throwing a lifeline all those times that I almost drowned
In the eye if the hurricane but it’s finally over now
Round the globe everywhere I that I go they just throw me pounds
The chosen one, you can call me the The Golden Child
When them waters keep risin you just gotta keep climbing
One foot in front of the other until you reach higher ground
Heavy rain, better get your umbrellas out
Travelin' from place to place but I just wanna settle down
Buy a nice home, flashflood and it might snow
But if it does you can always hop in my Lifeboat
I’m not a life coach, you should take my advice tho
The sun’ll come out you things go in cycles so
Dry your eyes hold your head to the sky
I’ve see the other side, and eventually the sun will shine
[Chorus: Amerigo Gazaway]
When it rains it pours
Stick together through any weather we can brave the storm
So tell me what the hell are you waiting for
remember that it’s never too late to change your course
'Cause when it rains it pours
But if we stick together maybe we could can change the world
So tell me what the hell you waiting for
The sun is peeking though the cloud, yo the day is yours
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12. |
The Storm
04:15
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[Verse 1: Amerigo Gazaway]
Dear Mama, while your’e still here I just wanna
Take moment to say I appreciate the the way that we were brought up
All the memories we shared, and the lessons that you taught us
And I know your spirit will live on forever through my daughter
See you did it all for us and there’s no way we can repay you
Except by spreading hope and joy and always trying to stay true
To the values you instilled in us like empathy and love
All those little bits of wisdom that have shaped who we’ve become
I’m so grateful be your son and to have you as my Moms
I can’t even fathom what it’s gon’ feel like to have you gone
But right now I can still call you, so I had to write this song
Fuck cancer, whatever happens we gon’ have to ride the storm
[Chorus: Amerigo Gazaway]
It's the storm
It's the storm
[Verse 2: Amerigo Gazaway]
Dear Zora, you know that I’d kill for ya
Still in your mother's belly but I can feel your aura
It’s color blue, sorta like my favorite emcee
Blue like the sky, or blue the Adriatic sea
Blue like Zora’s Domain, or temple that hard to beat
In a game about princess who’s name also starts with 'Z'
Pardon me, cause your not a princess you are a queen
And I’ll always be here for you supporting all of your dreams
Wanna bring you to Tennessee, so many people for you to meet
But if you don't get see your Grandma, it’s gon' feel so incomplete
Lately it’s been hard to sleep, cause I've had so much on my mind
hard to focus, it just feels like there’s just so much on the line
But I know that we’ll fine, 'cause this little light of mine
Is what keeps me going so you know I had to write a rhyme
Dedicated to my baby girl for we must brave the storm
Whatever happens we got' keep it rocking' 'til the break of dawn
It's the storm
[Chorus: Amerigo Gazaway]
It's the storm
It's the storm
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Amerigo Gazaway Berkeley, California
Amerigo Gazaway’s cleverly executed hip-hop remix projects gives audiences a familiar, yet fresh and distinct way to
experience their favorite songs.
Honing his DJ skills through tours of Europe, Brazil, and throughout the U.S., Amerigo Gazaway’s dancefloor driving DJ sets seamlessly blend classic breakbeats, remixes, and mashups of Funk, Soul, Disco, Hip-Hop, Afrobeat, and more.
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