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You’re looking for a lady
A damsel in distress
I guess I ain’t your baby
Ya got the wrong address
You wanted smooth sailing
Well I was rocking like the sea
So when your ship starts failing
Honey don’t you count on me to make your
Motor run motor run run run
Everyones a critic but they all can’t get it done
If ya thought this was a game I’d be player one
And are you just here for fame I’m here for fun now
You can blame it on my youth
But your tired old news
Ain’t gonna trip me up my moves
Make em say goddam, goddam
You can blame it on my youth
But your tired old news
Ain’t gonna trip me up my moves
Make em say goddam, goddam
Ooh she bad
Goddam, goddam
Ooh she bad
Goddam, goddam
goddam
Sorry not sorry
That I’m hitting shots while you’re droppin the ball
It’s my time call me Kali
I can blow your mind or I can cut it off
Takes a stud to rock it, little did they know
a pretty bitch can find the pocket
Deep, deep cuts like a seamstress
Speaking out like the mouth on your mistress
Ooh, opionated
Cool, calm meditated
Ya know we make the day to day a little bit better
But they gonna write us off like we’s a fucking Scarlett letter ya
Tick tock a watch the clock it won’t be long until ya see
A thirsty little boy with his tail between his knees
Comin, Comin, comin comin
comin with his rain between his
Comin, Comin, comin comin
You just here for fame, I’m here for fun now
You can blame it on my youth
But your tired old news
Ain’t gonna trip me up my moves
Make em say goddam, goddam
You can blame it on my youth
But your tired old news
Ain’t gonna trip me up my moves
Make em say goddam, goddam
Ooh she bad
Goddam, goddam
Ooh she bad
goddam
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What it do
Rocks you from the core are you ready?
What it be
You could be whatever just get better
What it is
Think it then you can leave it or take it
Set it free, Set it free
What it do
Rocks you from the core are you ready?
What it be
You could be whatever just get better
What it is
Think it then you can leave it or take it
Set it free, Set it free
That thing, I took it, drowned it
Sent it to the bottom of the ocean now what?
That thing, I took it, blew it Apart, just dust in the wind now what?
That thing, I took it, burned it’Til every lil piece was ashes now what?
That thing, I took it, buried it deep beneath the earth in darkness now what?
What will become of that thing you held onto
What will become of that thing that made you, you
What will become of that thing in times of pain
What will become of that thing when bound by chains
What will become of that thing you held onto
What will become of that thing that made you, you
What will become of that thing in times of pain
What will become of that thing when bound by chains
Let’s see, Set it free
What it do
Rocks you from the core are you ready?
What it be
You could be whatever just get better
What it is
Think it then you can leave it or take it
Set it free, Set it free
What it do
Rocks you from the core are you ready?
What it be
You could be whatever just get better
What it is
Think it then you can leave it or take it
Set it free, Set it free
Of course you soar high
You’re the kind who rides the tides
Steady when the ground quakes
Takes the heat, shake and bake
No fret for the hurricane
No fear of the pouring rain
No falling into the pit
No fading when the sun’s too lit
No fret-No fear-No fall-No fade
Let’s see, Set it free
What it do
Rocks you from the core are you ready?
What it be
You could be whatever just get better
What it is
Think it then you can leave it or take it
Set it free, Set it free
What it do
Rocks you from the core are you ready?
What it be
You could be whatever just get better
What it is
Think it then you can leave it or take it
Set it free, Set it free
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Joy Joy Joy
C’mon Clap C’mon Clap C’mon
Joy Joy Joy
C’mon Clap C’mon Clap C’mon
Sorrow swept my house clean
Leaving it with plenty of room for joy
Sorrow swept my house clean
Leaving it with plenty of room for joy
Sorrow swept my house clean
Leaving it with plenty of room for joy
I wanna shout out loud I wanna clap my hands
C’mon C’mon Rock
Joy Joy Joy
C’mon Clap C’mon Clap C’mon
Joy Joy Joy
C’mon Clap C’mon Clap C’mon
Wouldn’t it be fine
Wouldn’t it be fine
Wouldn’t it be fine
Wouldn’t it be fine
Joy, joy, joy
Sorrow swept my house clean
Leaving it with plenty of room for joy
Sorrow swept my house clean
Leaving it with plenty of room for joy
C’mon C’mon Rock
Joy Joy Joy
C’mon Clap C’mon Clap C’mon
Joy Joy Joy
C’mon Clap C’mon Clap C’mon
Joy Joy Joy
C’mon Clap C’mon Clap C’mon
Joy Joy Joy
C’mon Clap C’mon Clap C’mon
Wouldn’t it be fine
Wouldn’t it be fine
Wouldn’t it be fine
Wouldn’t it be fine
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To be or not be lesser than...Amazing Ain’t the plan
So hear me when I say
Get the fuck out the way
No disrespect meant
But truth has connected
It’s my life, and I’m gon’ live it
Too proud and fumbled Broken hearted, Crumbled On the floor But no more Call it a stumble
Now I’m back on my feet
Message clear, be me
This is my chance to wake up and dream
I won’t let the slings and arrows
Turn me away from my brighter days I’ll take arms against a sea of troubles Until I reach what’s there for me
Who out there feels like I do? Wondering why do
a thousand shocks try to consume you? It’s hard to bear when
Wrongs are everywhere
Making cowards of us all
It just don’t seem fair
Maybe I should lay down
Let my eyes be weighed down And dream of what’s next
But I’ve come too far to stay down Cause there’s no doubt in the end I will win
Let me say it again, I will,
Yes I will... win
Chorus
[To die, to sleep no more it seems The end of to be or not to be]
[Must I suffer the slings and arrows Take arms against a sea of trouble]
[It puzzles our will, makes us bear the ills]
I will go, I won’t go [Break]
Chorus
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Racing racing is my mind
Takes me takes me for a ride
Not one to bide my time
Energy has all aligned
Power I know is mine
Greatness is my only design
Sometimes I feel like a lion
Running on instinct to trying
Going until I can mastered
Whatever I need to capture
Gonna keep going and going
Until my cup’s overflowing
When I put my mind to it
Then I’m resigned, do it
Ain’t no turning back
Gotta stay on track
When I put my foot in it
Everything I got’s in it
Give it all I got
Never gonna stop
Racing racing is my mind
Takes me takes me for a ride
Not one to bide my time
Energy has all aligned
Power I know is mine
Greatness is my only design
Sometimes I feel like I’m fire
Lighting up all I desire
See the flames cant nothing stop me
At the top is where I was born to be
When I put my mind to it
Then I’m resigned, do it
Ain’t no turning back
Gotta stay on track
When I put my foot in it
Everything I got’s in it
Give it all I got
Never gonna stop
Racing racing is my mind
Takes me takes me for a ride
Not one to bide my time
Energy has all aligned
Power I know is mine
Greatness is my only design
Guided by vibes
They speak louder than anything
Surrounded by tribe
A nation of kings and queens
The only thing that could stop me is me
But I’m not the one who just gives up
I can see what’s there for the taking
So all the shackles I’m breaking
Now is all we got
I won’t wait for anything
I’m taking my shot
Wait til they get a hold of me
I’m gonna push through a break-through
Not one to give up, no thank you
Greatness is what I’ll get into yeah
Racing racing is my mind
Takes me takes me for a ride
Not one to bide my time
Energy has all aligned
Power I know is mine
Greatness is my only design
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Ya say ya got that feeling
Go on and do what ya gotta do
Yes sir
Morning afternoon and evening
You wanna find someone to give your thang too
Is that right?
You want my love then it’s not enough
Then your coming back for more
Big stuff talking greasy with open arms
Looking for the jelly roll
Big stuff talk is cheap
But my loving ain’t
So you need to step up your game
So tired of the foolish lies
And I didn’t come here to play
Hey
Cuz you’re needing that Stone Cold Loving from me
No you’re needing that
Stone Cold Loving from me
Ya Say You want that feeling
The way I do what I gotta do
Yes Sir
Morning afternoon and evening
I am the only one you wanna give you thing to
All right now
See my love is strong
Can’t last for long without coming back for more
Big stuff talking greasy with open arms
Looking for the jelly roll
Big stuff talk is cheap
But my loving ain’t
So you need to step up your game
So tired of the foolish lies
And I didn’t come here to play
Cuz you’re needing that Stone Cold Loving from me
No Your needing that
Stone Cold Loving from me
Stone Cold Loving from me
Your needing that
Stone Cold Loving from me
We Got Stone Cold Loving
We Got Stone Cold Loving
We Got Stone Cold Loving
We Got Stone Cold Loving
We Got Stone Cold Loving
We Got Stone Cold Loving
We Got Stone Cold Loving
We Got Stone Cold Loving
This Beat is made for bumpin
So grab that special someone
Ain’t gonna stop for days
Cuz we got that stone cold lovin
This Beat is made for bumpin
So grab that special someone
Ain’t gonna stop for days
Cuz we got that stone cold lovin
This Beat is made for bumpin
So grab that special someone
Ain’t gonna stop for days
Cuz we got that stone cold lovin
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Synchronize your watchful eyes and sound the alarm
Now arise strong & wise to get ready for the storm
I feel like bustin' loose, lightin' up like a burning fuse now
With the force of a centrifuge, I'm breaking right through roof, uh
Fantasize, actualize what’s waiting to be born
And in The Ultra shine inside your mind
And let the moment take you to the other side
And in The Ultra there is never time
So let The Ultra take you to the other side
Emphasize the yes inside, allow it to form
Synthesize, electrify, vibrating like a swarm
I feel like bustin' loose, lightin' up like a burning fuse now
With the force of a centrifuge, I'm breaking right through roof, uh
Stilling time, breathing tides that pull you to the core
And in The Ultra shine inside your mind
And let the moment take you to the other side
And in The Ultra there is never time
So let The Ultra take you to the other side
Mesmerize. Light up in your eyes
Crystalize. What you realize
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Don’t mean to cause no trouble
While you stay hidden in your bubble
I don’t mean to cause u trouble
But u got me livin’ here in the rubble
For what it’s worth u charge me double
Like you’re trying to shakedown the dark side of town
If I’m being too subtle
Change. Or I’ll burn it down
The slumlord is here
And tries to bring us fear
He’s sleazy and sly
And hikes the rent up high
He don’t do repairs
This surely isn’t fair
But he can bent
It’s time for the slumlord to play the rent
Gotta be cool they say
Don’t be a fool they say
Even when people are cruel they say
U gotta try and try again to meet them half way
Bullshit
I’m sick of it
And yeah, I get it
Keep the peace and pray
One day he’s gonna quit it
But there’s no way in hell
While he sips his Zinfandel
He cares about his clientele
And the ghettos where they dwell
Just get the money, get the money, keep it coming,
Keep it coming, keep it coming, screw the plumbing,
And the heating, and the cheating and the struggling
Ignore the dumb bum chump who’s grumbling
More greedy, more shady, more shitty
U can’t have a party
And u can’t have a pity
What u gonna do about livin for the city?
Burn it down.
The slumlord is here
And tries to bring us fear
He’s sleazy and sly
And hikes the rent up high
He don’t do repairs
This surely isn’t fair
But he can bent
It’s time for the slumlord to play the rent
Slumlord, what are you good for?
Slumlord, don’t wanna see you now more
Slumlord, what are you good for?
Slumlord, don’t let me see you no more
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With you I never stood the chance
I can’t survive this goth romance
In good company your smile was kind
While your icy fingers bruised my spine
Such choreography
A torrid affair
Laced in your spider web
You have me fixed on you
I’m bent
and I’m bare
Your fangs sink through me
I can’t break free
You trained in cunning
Conning hearts with lies
Your appetite grows wide
You siphon love from me
To feed your gluttony
Gluttony
I thought I could escape your snare
But I was crushed in your cruel hands
You stole my control
You mangled my heart and soul
Such choreography
A torrid affair
Laced in your spider web
You have me fixed on you
I’m bent and I’m bare
Your fangs sink through me
I can’t break free
You trained in cunning
Conning hearts with lies
Your appetite grows wide
You siphon love from me
To feed your gluttony
Gluttony
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This album marks the completion of one of Jazz Mafia’s most ambitious projects to date. In 2022, director Adam Theis took on the challenge of producing and releasing a track every week for the entire year. The result is 8 EPs and 3 Full length Albums. Family Business Part 2 continues a series that explores our collaborations with a posse of top West Coast vocalists backed by trademark Jazz Mafia arrangements and 33 of our most dangerous musicians.
released December 29, 2022
Adam Theis - trombone, trumpet, tuba, guitar, bass guitar, keys, synth bass, drums, programming, vocals
Trance Thompson - vocals
Nataly Michelle Wright - vocals
Olivia Ruff - vocals
Katy Stephan - vocals
Tym Brown - vocals
Felicia Walker - vocals
Moorea Dickason - vocals
Solas B Lalgee - vocals
Tiffany Austin - vocals
Aima The DRMR- vocals
Dakini Star - vocals
Cosa Nostra Strings:
Shaina Evoniuk - violin, vocals
Keith Lawrence - viola
Lewis Patzner - cello
Joe Cohen - sax
Daniel Casares - sax
Tommy Occhiuto - sax
Ross Eustis - trumpet
Jonathan Seiberlich - sousaphone
Max Cowan - organ
Matt Wong, organ, rhodes, synth, bass synth
Teddy Kumpel - guitar
Jon Monahan - guitar
Andrew Levin - guitar
Ben Misterka - guitar
Chris “Action Paxton” Paxton - drums
Darian Gray - drums
Curtis Kelley - drums
Dame Drummer - drums
Jamie Moore - drums
Daria Shani Johnson - drums
Henry Plumb - drums
Produced by Adam Theis
*Slumlord, Slings and Arrows & Set It Free (Elemental Redux) produced by Adam Theis & Trance Thompson
Mixed/Mastered by Chris Fletcher
Album art by Tarik Ragab