Why AutoB.I.opic?
Basically AutoB.I.opic is a word I made up thats derived from 2 words which are Autobiography & Biopic.Both words have more or less the same meanings in different formats,when you put them together they spell AutoB.I.opic with my name in between.Its all about me B.I,my life story,my interpretation & how I see life.
Track review.
1. Blood Diamonds
Firstly this is the intro to AutoB.I.opic,it starts off with a countdown as if a spaceship is about to launch.The idea behind this song is how I describe hiphop as this woman I fell in love with a long time ago.She's beautiful elegant she's my diamond yet she's hurt me over & over.She's left scars & stains of blood on me but the love I have for her keeps bringing me back to her hence the title Blood Diamond.
2. Sirens ft Lazy left
In the beginning you hear sirens which symbolise trouble, an emergency which could either be cops or paramedics.It portrays my feelings towards the justice system in South Africa.We as citizens of this country expect protection and a fair justice system from our police force yet they've dissappointed us over & over with their corrupt ways and not fulfilling their duties. I feature producer/rapper Lazy left on this one.You hear lyrics like: F**k the cops I say f**k the cops/with their white vans kutlwa maatla bust a shot & if I get a couple dealers jus 2 flood the block/will they take their jobs seriously get off our spot.
3. Laces
The 1st single off the Ep and literally the 1st song I recorded for this project.The concept behind Laces,we always tell our kids to pull up their socks yet we dont remind them to also tie their laces.It reminds the listener to focus on their own laces and they might get further in life.We just recently shot the video for this song and is scheduled to drop anytime between January and February 2015.
4.Time piece ft Stringz
One of the songs I enjoyed recording the most featuring a good friend of mine rapper/producer Stringz.Imagine trying to achieve your dreams yet things are slow,no matter what you do it just seems impossible & you're running out of time as you're not getting any younger.It's as if your time is in pieces,you need to gather up all those pieces and buy just enough time to make it before you age.
5.Dreaming ft Rylee & Leo
Basically I'm trying to interpret a dream I had about my relationship falling apart.Dreaming she left me,reminiscing of the times I had it all but now I've given in to the break up and in denial.Tossing and turning thinking about all the losses I'm burning.
6.Famous
I'm not really in it for the fame I just want to live and have financial security.I'm trying to get Madibas right now I ain't trying to be famous.Its all a facade as the pressures of the industry force you to fake it till you make it.
7.A damn shame ft O_So_T
You are an artist you have talent although at the same time you're having a hard time getting into the industry.The little 15 minutes of fame you have people interpret that as confirmation that you've made it.They want favours from you and everything else for free yet they fail to realise your struggle and hardship.It's a damn shame!
8.Too many Times
Too many times we've cried about not making it.Too many times we've cried about the sad things we see happen in society.What's right is wrong and whats wrong is right.Yet through all of this I'm just trying to live a simple life.I also dedicate the 3rd verse of this song to my late friend Benedict aka Mr Cat,R.IP!!!!
9.The Weekend ft Leo & Rylee
On the journey to achieving your dreams,you spend quite a lot of time away from your loved ones and they just don't understand that it comes with the job.My opening verse goes:Try me now Im coming back/A couple of shows and bring a body bag/Killin em slow like where your hotty at?What I'm trying to say is I'm coming back baby I jus have a couple of shows to kill,I'll even bring a body bag just to show you I killed it by the way they asked about you at the show.
10.Hashtags
This is the 2nd single off the Ep produced by producer/rapper Lazy left.I'm really proud of this song and how it turned out.Its a sing-along at most places I've performed it at.It's a hashtag which I'd love to see trending.
11.Everything
This may be the 3rd single in the Ep.The songs' title is self explanatory.It sums up everything I've gone through during the recording process hence the title and the fact that it's the last song on the project.It also features an excerpt from one of Julius Malema's moments.
Stream the Ep now below:
http://m.audiomack.com/album/bi-1/autobiopic
Hard copies will be for sale at a cost of R80 per copy.
Email:bibookings8@gmail.com for bookings or to get a copy delivered to you.
Twitter: @Bi_blackinfant1
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Link to latest single Hashtags:
http://picosong.com/5A5E/
