11/01/2024
“What Do You Believe?” is available for you to listen to + ponder the depths of your beliefs with.
•
Written, composed and produced with + - this was a song we decided to create together in the open & collaborative space Jared (Pimp Fried Rice) cultivates in his studio. We actually started writing a different song initially but scrapped that + went in this direction.
I’m so glad we did 🐺
I’ve been working with Jared for about a year now + he has pushed me to be even more raw with my lyricism + vocal technique. One of the reasons I have enjoyed working with him is because he has allowed me to take up space creatively + go for the things I think are “weird” + “out there.” A true production genius 💫
I went through my song ideas folder in my notes for this song + came across a concept I had started writing about in 2020 when the world as we knew it fell apart. For those of you who haven’t known me long, I haven’t always been a Christian + since becoming one in 2016 my faith gets challenged, sharpened, nurtured + strengthened.
Enter my inner wolf, my exiles in my Internal Family System. 🐺
I’m a libertarian- I’m a lover- I’m a creator- I’m a philosopher. I disagree with charismatics, the prosperity gospel, & new age/universe rhetoric. I believe in thinking for yourself + while I’ve seen lots of Christians deconstructing their faith because they’re reclaiming their free will- mine draws me closer to Jesus. I believe free will + God’s will coexist. Happy to talk faith with you in my DM’s 🤍
I challenge you with this song to dig deep behind the “why” of what you believe. Hit pause on what’s popular + making you money. Think about what will matter after all of that dissolves- think about what mattered when 2020 reminded us how easy it is for the things we work so hard for to be taken away from us. Stay grounded as you pursue your goals + dreams.
I’ve never been a shallow creative + I won’t be starting now. I’m here to create art + share perspective. I’m here to offer my findings + thoughts to your mind in the hopes that you’re inspired to think for yourself + ultimately, live loved.
So, What do YOU believe?
https://open.spotify.com/track/5dPtn5gih9lg8XokQQOX9S?si=QOG-HC_pS_-YZWVRPoIikQ&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A4Q25sjcErH6If1Dh5AziJw