Would super appreciate y’all listening on Spotify! Shattered Dreams tells a visceral and heartbreaking story of the dangers of driving while under the influence of alcohol. To contrast the message, my producer Nicci Gomez and I decided to give this song a dance feel with electric and glitchy undertones while also staying true to the out-of-body point of view the lyrics purvey. Unlike my some of my other works, Shattered Dreams wasn’t a result of “in the moment” inspiration. It was drawn out of me by my high school videography teacher, Mrs. Knight, who was deeply involved in the program Shattered Dreams. This program aimed to raise awareness about the perils of driving under the influence. She approached me, asking if I could compose a song for Shattered Dreams. Naturally, I accepted. Creating “Shattered Dreams” allowed me to put myself in someone else’s shoes and tell a story that was not my own, but is unfortunately the story of many. This was written in the perspective of someone who is unaware of the events that are to happen. In the next moment, they are telling their story as a person who is witnessing their body and the wreckage as a ghost and in shock from what has taken place. Driving under the influence is currently the fourth largest preventable cause of death. I hope this message is clear and memorable to those of you reading this.more

Rain takes you on a darker, but colorful journey through re-discovering feeling everything. It was written during a period of time where I was struggling with the most difficult bout of depression I have ever experienced and the numbness that ensues after. Rain is about feeling everything again and not being afraid to go into the darker places we tend to keep buried. Its about feeling the emotions we may distract ourselves from and even avoid in order to find healing. When I wrote “Rain” in 2020, it was quite literally raining outside as I was exiting my car to return inside my apartment. It takes me back to the re-discovery of bodily sensations that my depressive episode had hijacked. As I felt each gentle rain drop on my skin, it felt like I was in my body again and I just stood standing in the rain soaking in every sensation I was feeling. Taking in the fresh smell of the rain, the gentle breeze, and hearing the soft pitter-patter of each droplet landing on the sidewalk. Each moment of stillness had the most profound effect on me. Its with this in mind that I share this creation with you. - Mastered by Mixea.commore