THE GREAT YEAR
It is well known that my first, physically distributable, solo musical offering came on on this month, 2 years ago on the 22nd in 2022. This date became the most cosmo-Logical for my release date in correspondence to the timing of that phase in my life - where so many events had been taking place.
The date had created a huge significance in my calendar, with many points to plot in-between and around it - though none had been thus far solidly bookmarked. One of the many truths that have kept reccuring though, in the weeks/days following this one is the realisation of time's wisdom being the ultimate of available instruments of measurement and/or observation. I say this drawing from a great and serendipitous reminder from a great brother by the name - Ram Sam King, of one of the initiatives that time has allowed us to review from. It seems to point out elements of time being an entity on its own.
I therefore take this time to give thanks that this critical date of my debut release has been taken by the imminent celebration of one of my, if not thee greatest inspirations behind my artistic/creative journey - of all time. It makes the greatest sense for me to be celebrating the best among those who handed me the artform - the legendary Vice The 13th. I am therefore extremely grateful to be sharing context with such a selfless endevour, heralded by another one of my elders/teachers in the lyrical part of the field - the great Time Xone. I therefore genuflect to the significance of what this date is turning out to be.
Had this day not been taken for the honor of my elder, this tape would be making its way to you on that very day. Yes. My 2nd offering of headspace renditions - in lyrical form would've been packaged for the purpose of reaching you - wherever you may be and in the best form for your pleasure. Ladies and gentlemen - I am announcing that we have completed the first part of the E.P called: The Game Changer EP by Dr. E (Dr. Equinox). This is to be the most lyrical works ever produced by me, for the purpose of availing philosophy to the world we've inherited and currently inhabit. This tape serves to deliver from a "me" that wants more to beard by the people listening, more than to entertain them.
The Game Changer E.P - also almost got named as "The_Rap_E" - which translates to both "therapy" or as it literally spells - I defining chunk of the "E's" contextual output, lyrically laid out for self-medication as priority - and whichever other shapes/forms that evolution adapts it to. Thus, "Therapy." This tape, or rather the creation of it ended up becoming the only thread of sanity out of the shape life was taking in the interim. It started to become the lifeline of the sense that could at that time be derived from observing my life. And for that, I'd like to give thanks to the lords of creation and creativity for channeling me there. Or should I say, for having that space for me to channel into.
I cannot really pinpoint what inspired my belief in that I can afford to sacrifice time to such a personal project - while knowing very well the unstable dynamics of profitability in today's musical/industrial landscape. It is a project that I wanted to create, whether or not its monetizable. It is my gift to myself, which I intend to give the world. In the quickest way to explain it's purpose, I'll refer to another serendipitous question which I was "randomly" asked after I wrote and recorded the first of these tracks - "The Game Changer Freestyle". At one of the great sessions I was invited to perform at called: Dark City Sessions in Alexander Township (another location of great significance to my creative strides), I was asked by a great fellow artist if I could imagine creating a track that has all that I want to say to the world, to which I answered: "Hey, I think I just made such a track." This question was asked by BlaqSun Quest who also happens to be amongst those one can trust in the output of concise African philosophy or literature. Both.
The decision to keep writing, after that was automatic. I had though I could never outdo what I wrote there with anything else - ever. I thought the limit reachable by my own intelligence/knowledge was reached. It was the biggest surprise to me when lines/rhymes kept coming after that. Instead of conceptualizing on the flow, I just let it be. I let the pen decide its own way and believe me - it still has not stopped delivering the philosophy. I won't do anything to stop it. I probably can't but I do realise the need for my musicality to return to my production. This offering therefore stands to be my shield in the question of lyrical productivity. It will be the ground on which I stand to account for my ability in lyrics.
I am not saying I am moving away from my lyrical prowess, though I am saying that this will currently be the most lyrical efforts I am putting out for quite some time - so in order to cultivate my musical capacity to a point I feel equally as free to express it as I do with rhymes. I believe there is a high musical capacity buried inside my spirit, whose unearthing is long overdue. I believe that keeping it within me is the same as a type of prison. My ultimate decision then is to create a freedom out of it - since it has for so much of my life been validated. Believing that "change is the only constant", I also declare that my change has reached its manifestation alignment. I will therefore be embarking on a more musical direction in my sonic body.
Be prepared to experience a more different idea of me and all the ability you've come to attribute to me through your experience of me or otherwise. Be prepared to get over what you know, for something/someone totally different - even strange, and also to be okay with it - whether or not you like it. None of it suits me, therefore, do know that I'd never do it if I knew I'm not or can't be good at it. After all, I learnt from the best - Vice The 13th AKA Jack of Almost Trades AKA GodsKidBrother - Isalamusi.
The tape will now be available from the 23rd of March. Details will be updated as we go. The cover art was done through collaboration with @Slovo and we look forward to make personalized sharables to make available with the tape.
We give thanks to the Most High God-Creator and all our ancestors within the work of light. Let the light prevail from now till eternity. "The Name is Dr. E and the E Stands ForEver."
Love & Light
