Stripped Bare

May 23, 2018 Emmanuel Aboagye

When you strip it down to its essence, what is it really?

Some major and minor chords put together, a couple of words on a page. A few ideas here and there.

But over time and done consistently those few items add up to create something marvelous.

It is then that you realize that in the hands of a skilled artist who has spent hours perfecting their craft those chords are made up of scales and a guitar becomes a beautiful instrument that can actually weep.

Words are able to bounce off a page to create poetry. A voice is able to reach through your speakers to give emotions and feelings to those words.

Stories can be told that interconnect to create a whole universe, like the Marvel Universe or the Star Wars Universe.

But they all started from small kernels in somebody’s mind.

And you are a somebody too.

So start with the bare necessities and go build something great.

EMAN ft BENJI KRUZ - BETTER (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

March 11, 2018 Emmanuel Aboagye

BECAUSE EVERYDAY SHOULD BE WOMEN’S DAY

Stream it here.

Purchase here .

Havana - Camila Cabello [video]

December 14, 2017 Emmanuel Aboagye

Okay. I dare you to not sing along. ..

This kind of pop really sticks in your head.

Quick Announcement & A Favour

November 29, 2017 Emmanuel Aboagye

I’ll be sharing the link to our latest music video and single very soon. But first I need to ask you a favour…

We’re really close to wrapping up our long-awaited Single BETTER. We will be releasing worldwide but before we do, I would like to ask you a few questions to help improve our musical sound going forward.

QUESTIONS:
1. What do you think songs should be talking about?
2. How does music make a difference in your life?
3. And what would you like to hear more of in today’s music?

If you can answer these brief survey questions in the comments or by just tagging me on Social media it would be greatly appreciated.

I look forward to reading your comments.

Download vs Upload

November 15, 2017 Emmanuel Aboagye

In our fast food consumption culture it’s easy to get sucked in. Consumption is easy. We consume more content, download more videos, podcasts, PDFs, pictures. More, more, more. Click, click, click.

But what if we decided to swim upstream.

Taking the path of more resistance. Walking the road of the artist.

Instead of consuming, we are creating. Uploading our art, sharing our songs. Spreading our ideas. Giving instead of taking.

Wouldn’t that be an interesting twist?

My new single just dropped. You can check it out here.

BETTER - [Lyric Sheet]

November 8, 2017 Emmanuel Aboagye

BETTER
(E. Aboagye, B. Duba, T. Adamek)
Thesis: The tragic tale of women abuse and how courage is needed to change it.
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Intro:
Breaking your heart, breaking your soul
You say you got it, but he is still in control
Trapped in the dark, stuck in this hole
But you still hold on when you should just let him go

[V1]
Okay, I’ve had enough let’s cut to the chase
Black eye, tears dried; left arm in a brace
Got me wondering when last I saw a smile on your face
That beautiful face; I tell you girl your man’s out of place
I know I’m out of place too; it’s none of my business
Don’t mean to pry or intrude, but how can I witness, such a crime, see the signs and not do nuttin ‘bout it.
I know you got pride girl, so don’t you live without it, for a second
How long do you reckon you can carry on this way, every day it’s the same, promises he’ll change
And I know you know he cheats on you, that’s why he’s acting strange;
Leave him behind, so that his fists are out of range

Pre-chorus:
You know it’s time that you let him go
And it’s time that you climbed out the rabbit hole
Believe you’re beautiful and then it’s time to take control, of your life
I thought it’s time that I let you know, I’m ‘a let you know...
Chorus:
Just let him go... Girl I promise you that you can do so much (better) x3
I want you to know... I can show you love, and I’ll treat you so much (better) x3

[V2]
But that's what you were raised to do
Stick it out, or stick it through
You say you keep on holding on
Because your kids depend on you
It's wrong the way he's treating you
Every day he is beating you
You fight but he keeps defeating you
Inside I know it's eating you alive
Every day is a struggle to survive
But you deserve better girl so don't believe the lies
When he tries, to belittle you and cut you down to size
Things will get better when you start to realize
That you are more than a conqueror
So never let him conqueror ya
You were meant to move mountains with the spirit that’s inside of ya
Coz you are fearfully and wonderfully made
And it ain't gonna be easy girl but don't be afraid