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Building Bridges

by Borelson

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[Intro] Got my soul searching some special, sacred yeah yeah Got my soul searching some special, sacred yeah yeah Got my soul searching some special, sacred yeah yeah [Verse 1] I’m feeling like, Moses to the Promised land Not everybody will overstand Sand on my feet from the Motherland I’m just tryin 2 build my wonderland Time passes, we can’t pretend This for the ones that’ll comprehend Before all of this goes out of hand please, Father stretch my hands Cause I know you’ve got a plan (for me) that I need to figure out (yeah) Imma let you do your thang Just get me out this roundabout (yeah) Got so much drive since you took the wheel All eye see is “Do What Thou Wilt” I can feel this feel is real And if I can feel it, then it’s real All I wanna do is master peace inner war time And a masterpiece as a legacy for a lifetime Better know this on my prime time On some Luke 12:48 Hopefully it’s gon be worth the weight Ain’t got no time for some more debates Cuz I got a date I call her Faith Ego death is it a sin If on the crime scene I was the killer? Pure heart, gotta protect it from this Matrix, SO CORRUPTED The real from the fake (THE REAL FROM THE FAKE!) Gotta separate (GOTTA SEPARATE) So pick a side (YOU’D BETTER) And therefore your fate (yeah yeah) The real from the fake (THE REAL FROM THE FAKE!) Gotta separate (GOTTA SEPARATE) So pick a side (YOU’D BETTER) and therefore your fate (yeah yeah) [Verse 2] Cause All I know is that I don’t know I just know what I know And what I know is that I don’t know.... ...But I know what I don’t know Yet I don’t know what I don’t know So what I know is all I know ?!? Maybe I don’t know what I know Or maybe I just don’t know that I know Cause All I know is that I don’t know I just know what I know And what I know is that I don’t know.... ...But I know what I don’t know Yet I don’t know what I don’t know So what I know is all I know ?!? Maybe I don’t know what I know Or maybe I just don’t know that I know
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[Verse 1: Borelson] Black is Queen and Black is King Black is Royalty, see the Majesty Shiny, glowing, golden, gracefully Black is brotherhood and sorority MELANATED! Yes original Peep the prototype, we got all the types Eve gene been in these genes Tight or loose, shapes in those jeans Black is stylish, black is elegant Drip Blacknificent, this so evident Black is rooted yet futuristic Animistic and optimystic Black’s ethereal, universoul We don’t die, we multiply Black’s spiritual, so divine You can tell it was by design Black is rhythm AND the blues The Soulful Jazz rocking in Hip-Hop So expandable see us Pop You? really can’t be in our shoes Black is cool and black is hot Black is rising, we don’t let up Black is history, black is culture We clearly see, all these vultures Black is energy and abundance Black is sacred, deep, connected Not a monolith, stand corrected Lose your mind, we stay collected Black is excellent and resilient Rich and litty, no need to fit in Black is beautiful, proud and magical ..... We know who we are [Verse 2: Chantal Rose] They don't wanna see us win All because we got all this melanin Embracing all the truth within It’s all connected Power to behold Stories to be told They’re lessons If there is one thing for sure They ain’t never gon’ take away our blessings
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MOULA 03:22
[Intro] Sometimes you just gotta do what you gotta do So you can do what you wanna do Whenever you wanna do it [Hook] I just gotta make that moula (yeah) for my people far away (yeah) We be yelling “Hallelujah” ‘cause we came a long way (yeah) I just gotta make that moula (yeah) for my people far away (yeah) We be yelling “Hallelujah” ‘cause we came a long way (yeah) [Verse 1] Good life as a birthright I don’t care what you think I finna play my cards right This time no overthink The bright light through the dark night You can follow my lead We be reaching some new heights If you know what I mean We work smart and we flex harder Going hard is a second nature Blue ocean, no competition Self-betterment is the mission Health, wealth, the motivation We generate for this generation And generations after generations This is intergenerational [Pre-Hook] Bigger tables we building (ey) Money, Power, Respect (on lock) Wisdom, Strength and Beauty (on God) In the now as we own it (ey) Bigger tables we building (ey) Money, Power, Respect (on lock) Wisdom, Strength and Beauty (on God) In the now as we own it [Hook] I just gotta make that moula (yeah) for my people far away (yeah) We be yelling “Hallelujah” ‘cause we came a long way (yeah) I just gotta make that moula (yeah) for my people far away (yeah) We be yelling “Hallelujah” ‘cause we came a long way (yeah) [Verse 2] No paranoia, just metanoia My eunoia ain’t annoying and I know ya, don’t be saying That you haven’t been enjoying What you seeing what you getting Bring your plate in, contemplating Stop complaining, put the work in Then it’s working or you’re learning Me say ‘ow’, you say that you woke? Doesn’t mean to be broke You be like ‘whoa’, but please don’t misquote These words that I spoke Let them soak in your CSF, see what they evoke Unprovoked, but you’ll understand, this is not a joke (yeah) [Pre-Hook] Bigger tables we building (ey) Money, Power, Respect (on lock) Wisdom, Strength and Beauty (on God) In the now as we own it (ey) Bigger tables we building (ey) Money, Power, Respect (on lock) Wisdom, Strength and Beauty (on God) In the now as we own it [Hook] I just gotta make that moula (yeah) for my people far away (yeah) We be yelling “Hallelujah” ‘cause we came a long way (yeah) I just gotta make that moula (yeah) for my people far away (yeah) We be yelling “Hallelujah” ‘cause we came a long way (yeah)
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Faddy's Skit 00:29
There is so much dedication that just comes out of you I feel like that’s the essence of you Although, I mean, on our personal one-on-one conversations we can talk about rest But, regardless of that, cause that’s another conversation for another day But like, just dedication, persistence and the will to not give up That’s what I think about you, so I’m excited to see where this journey takes you
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[Intro – Paula Chalokwu] Baby, you’re not listening I say one thing and you do something else You know what, it’s fine You never listen to me either way and it’s frustrating Do you… *sighs* [Hook] What is the 411? What is the 411? What is the 411? You actin up And then you say none What is the 411? What is the 411? What is the 411? You act this weird And then you say none [Verse 1 - Borelson] Odo, we a team, shouldn’t feel it’s like war Sometimes when we argue, I’m just like “whoa” I’m pretty sure that we can find some better ways to spice things up, you know! Communication is key I know The Master Key you know I got I like it verbal, you like (it) non verbal Let’s not become something we’re not Your problem’s my problem Our problem’s my problem You telling me this ain’t a problem? I solve em I solve em I solve em I solve em And every time this ain’t your problem! We in it to win it, I’m with it, I meant it, still mean it but it’s been a minute We should admit it that maybe the thing is we could be a bit more committed... [Hook] What is the 411? What is the 411? What is the 411? You actin up And then you say none What is the 411? What is the 411? What is the 411? You act this weird And then you say none [Verse 2 - Omaremii] hold up baby oo why you acting so so crazy oo uhhh yeahhh and I ain’t got time for nonsense if you wanna get down then let’s flex and you no sey I no like when you dey vex cuz you my Bay-Baby you’re my mistress hold up wait a minute pull up if you’re with it I’m lit spark off me spliff gyal a whine up ur waist me no wan make you stiff uhhhh what’s is the 411 sey she dey need someone sey she dey find someone softly my baby come wine pon me nuh [Hook] What is the 411? What is the 411? What is the 411? You actin up And then you say none What is the 411? What is the 411? What is the 411? You act this weird And then you say none [Verse 3 - Moncliche] she want di money pronto baby move body like konko baby move body with caution put your number on my cellula huh pretty lady want my comma huh why u acting up when I call you huh baby don’t want no commitment Imma give you love like no other huh huh taking trip to cocody baby mama want comfort me other lady want conquer me loving you baby girl be sugary yah yah what is the 411 Imma call you like 911 come to my condo ,want want baby kiss u till di morning comes ! [Hook] What is the 411? What is the 411? What is the 411? You actin up And then you say none What is the 411? What is the 411? What is the 411? You act this weird And then you say none
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Verse 1 - Borelson Back on the track like we back in the biz When there’s God on your back, you ain’t got enemies A good look at your back so you balance the qi Back against the wall thinking about “get some cheese” This for the moms, some be praying on their knees And they fight for the kids, so we praising them please Born to succeed, yeah before we deceased Any bad energy, better cease and desist Came from the South so you know I got the heat If she’s good for my soul, so you know I gotta hit! Been to the West, and I’ve been to the East We The North, in the cold where you know there are some beasts Higher is the calling, better pick up This is time for a change man, better speak up Words do have power like a stick-up Anybody that are solid, better clique up! Hail to the Queens ‘cause they elevate Gotta level up, gotta innovate Gotta live it up, gotta motivate Black Gold of the Sun, gotta radiate (man) Back on the track with my mojo So ready, straight from the dojo This more fire than (an) emoji Man you gon see whatchu gon see Hook - Borelson: We cut the nonsense it’s time to grow We make it make sense and aim for more We walk the walk n you do the talkin We fearin nothing, the ancestors know Up we be linking across the globe Brain or your ears we gon hit your lobe Yeah they be noting the way we movin Cause what we doing’s about to blow Verse 2 - Teebee: Yeah yeah yeah yeah Right now yeah we on fire Champion sound we dey go higher Pull on the scene like woah We dey give them left & right Dem don tire Yeah yeah yeah yeah we on fire Pull up on the scene make them go gaga Fine girls in their bum shorts Wanna come thru And they call me the don dada This here is the sound invasion This wan fit cause commotion Was inna di basement, now elevation I don’t owe nobody no explanations Every time I rise to the occasion For my future generation Was inna di basement, now elevation I don’t owe nobody no explanations Hook - Borelson: We cut the nonsense it’s time to grow We make it make sense and aim for more We walk the walk n you do the talkin We fearin nothing, the ancestors know Up we be linking across the globe Brain or your ears we gon hit your lobe Yeah they be noting the way we movin Cause what we doing’s about to blow Verse 3 – Eyeami If one tenth of my loony is a yen You know I’m going crazy when I’m touring in Japan! You know what the plan is a grand to an M Fuck spending in the club when I’m trying to buy land Negus spend time gaslighting your sister While Ginimbi made money off your sister lighting gas Every move we make, we improving on our fathers What’s the point of his/story if you ain’t learning from the past Rappers this rappers that, rappers don’t cry Another thing I heard, real negus don’t lie The only thing I know is that the true never die and when it comes real war, it’s the truth of who alive pray God is with you when you go and shed blood step into the booth and flip a flow into a flood flip it back to a wave, when I channel what’s above all love even when my negus wearing gloves Vanotaura zvekuseri tovamhanyisa ne mheni I told yall already, Kwandobva hakuna ‘getsi Pakaita zvekabag totomukira mak’seni, Thats why when the weekend comes handitombodi zvestressi... tovamhanyisa ne mheni I told yall already, Kwandobva hakuna ‘getsi Pakaita zvekabag totomukira mak’seni, Thats why when the weekend comes handitombodi zvestressi Hook - Borelson: We cut the nonsense it’s time to grow We make it make sense and aim for more We walk the walk n you do the talkin We fearin nothing, the ancestors know Up we be linking across the globe Brain or your ears we gon hit your lobe Yeah they be noting the way we movin Cause what we doing’s about to blow Verse 4 – DoloTheGifted Dolo I'm willing to be drilling so we never stop the winning looking deeper than engineering never stop the digging if you got beef we barbecuing never stop the grilling we got the sauce we got the juice you know where we're chilling you feeling unwilling to listen look at what were filming the women we're kissing and whippin' love it when we're dripping cooking and writting in the kitchen recipe for billions flipping and Stacking what is giving gonna break the ceiling FEE-FI-FO, you know that we want more Africa to Toronto get a house, or condo gotta make that diñero just in case, you did not know dealing with the boy, DOLO bringing you the Spanish flow OA sabes cantar toda las notas perro yo puedo pagar todas las cuentas estas usando la penúltima moda so quiero El banco yo no quiero de tu ropa por favor hermano calla te la boca en esta vida no quiero que tu me tocas mi Familia no le gusta cuando me provocas tengo Chicas locas, present passar muchas cosas, amas la Rosas? DOLO Hook - Borelson: We cut the nonsense it’s time to grow We make it make sense and aim for more We walk the walk n you do the talkin We fearin nothing, the ancestors know Up we be linking across the globe Brain or your ears we gon hit your lobe Yeah they be noting the way we movin Cause what we doing’s about to blow We cut the nonsense it’s time to grow We make it make sense and aim for more We walk the walk n you do the talkin We fearin nothing, the ancestors know Up we be linking across the globe Brain or your ears we gon hit your lobe Yeah they be noting the way we movin Cause what we doing’s about to blow
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[Verse 1 - Borelson] Welcome to that life where you don’t need to escape Cause we been making sure we living it our own way You can rest assured (yeah) we gonna keep it pure These dreams of ours we be chasing every single day We thankful to the gods for the dogs doing good (top dawgs) and for the real ones thinking about us when they pray Haters gonna hate, why we keep em at bay And no matter what they say we gonna make it anyway We put our thoughts in motion Logic and emotion Time we lose its notion When we going in Camera, lights and action Futuristic direction Under God’s protection Never givin in The feeling is amazing Inner fire blazing People they be gazing The way we shining Something never seen before, that you can’t ignore Blessings galore, we can say are called for Yeah let’s have a toast To our utmost But too humble to boast Never doing the most Cause we do it for the homies, the mommies, the family, the whole clique, we repppin, protected, yeah that’s how we rollin [Hook – Angela Nethersole] We're living in bliss But we are not exempt still We feel in the moments Passing in our seasons here Weaving through the tribes We've been through the trials We feel what you feel Taking in the moments carefree [Verse 2] This is automated, God’s speed, new religion Deep affirmations, good vibes, new vibrations Manifesting, speak things into existence From dream life to real life, yeah this is the mission We see signs and read signs, we pay attention We make moves, like charcoal, activation We make waves, Frank Ocean, see the vision We break bread, it’s all love, no division And yeah we outside, this is what it feels like So ecstatic, carefree, sunbeam to moonlight (Yeah) From the back of our minds, to the front of our eyes This is bigger than us, this is larger than life The vibrations are high when embracing your path And the stronger survives, but the strongest will thrive [Hook] We're living in bliss But we are not exempt still We feel in the moments Passing in our seasons here Weaving through the tribes We've been through the trials We feel what you feel Taking in the moments carefree
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[Chorus – Jay Rukas] Swear you got me drowning shorty You my weakness I know we ain’t perfect But baby we can’t fight this feeling The deepest vibe that I get from you I be wishing there was two of you Girl you know I can’t play Can’t play about you [Verse 1 – Borelson (and Chantal Rose)] You came into my life in an unexpected way And ever since it does makes sense It didn’t make sense with my exes Been awakening some new senses Didn’t even know were existing It’s enticing, so exciting I’m excited like I’ve never been before Yes yes I’m asserting that I’m certain, not uncertain and inserting, no more hurtin, All these mistakes they were lessons that were leading to you...you...you... Baby now I can see...through...you... We got no time for games (We got no time for games) We both know what we want (We both know what we want) Let me make you feel safe Let me make you feel seen Let me make you feel heard Let me enter your world Give you what you deserve Remove all of your concerns Cause everybody wanna love, and feel love reciprocated And everybody want a hug, even thugs, complicated (?) Cause one too many times, we kept real feelings so gated Babe come as you are, our nirvana awaits...us [Chorus – Jay Rukas] Swear you got me drowning shorty You my weakness I know we ain’t perfect But baby we can’t fight this feeling The deepest vibe that I get from you I be wishing there was two of you Girl you know I can’t play Can’t play about you [Break & Speech – Chantal Rose] I don’t know what this is… But it’s real, you know Kinda like Modern Love Whatever this is… [Verse 2 - Borelson] Softness ain’t a weakness when there’s wisdom around (Yeah) Let me feel your flaring chest, heartbeats syncing in sound Twin flame in a soul mate, what a combo, who would have known Healing can be ugly, but we ready for the unknown What you seek seeks you Only 7 minus 6 you Is all I need to speak to And standing next to Extending grace too Just the same way as you do Understanding that it’s true Expanding our view Let’s go! We don’t break up, we don’t break down We break through and we break ground We break bread, stay grounded Bound 2 and bounded Abundant, not abandoned Never felt this connected Don’t wanna be disconnected (Yeah) [Chorus – Jay Rukas] Swear you got me drowning shorty You my weakness I know we ain’t perfect But baby we can’t fight this feeling The deepest vibe that I get from you I be wishing there was two of you Girl you know I can’t play Can’t play about you
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Lift every voice and sing, ’Til earth and heaven ring, Ring with the harmonies of Liberty; Let our rejoicing rise High as the listening skies, Let it resound loud as the rolling sea. Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us, Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us; Facing the rising sun of our new day begun, Let us march on ’til victory is won. Stony the road we trod, Bitter the chastening rod, Felt in the days when hope unborn had died; Yet with a steady beat, Have not our weary feet Come to the place for which our fathers died. We have come over a way that with tears has been watered, We have come, treading our path through the blood of the slaughtered, Out from the gloomy past, ’Til now we stand at last Where the white gleam of our bright star is cast. God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, Thou who has brought us thus far on the way; Thou who has by Thy might Led us into the light, Keep us forever in the path, we pray. Lest our feet stray from the places, our God, where we met Thee, Lest our hearts drunk with the wine of the world, we forget Thee; Shadowed beneath Thy hand, May we forever stand, True to our God, True to our native land

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Borelson's sophomore album:
"When things seem to be falling apart, it is crucial to (re)build and to keep building and building. Bridges (and tables), instead of walls or fences...” ~ Borelson

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released November 5, 2021

Acknowledgments:
God ft. the Universe, my righteous ancestors, the Ontario Arts Council (OAC), all my family, friends and business partners, near or far that made this project possible and for respecting my journey.
Love, abundance and equanimity.


Recording, sound engineering, mixing, mastering: Nate Smith for WAV1 Sound
Co-recording, mixing: Truss (tracks 2,4,7), Junia-T (track 3) at the SoundCabin
Track 10 recorded at MH Studios
Track 11 mixed and mastered at the SoundCabin by Truss

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Borelson Toronto, Ontario

Borelson is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Toronto. After a multi-lingual upbringing in the central Africa (Gabon & Congo), he went on to spend some years in Paris (France) before relocating to Canada. His music is mostly hip-hop infused, mixed with other music influences (afrofusion/afrobeats, jazz, classical music, etc.). ... more

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