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Life Lines

by Rio Thomas

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1.
Breakthrough 01:17
I keep faith although I’ve seen so many oved ones crumble/ I walk straight although its so hard not to stumble/ I been droppin tapes way b4 niggaz started to mumble/ But if the war's against self then I guess we gon rumble/ The god's amongst us you can feel the presence/ In my mind i created heaven, the essence still the blessing/ You need this way more than you know/ I tell a lot but got a lot more to show/ It's a lot more to go, still a lot more to grow/ Niggaz been on the road/ Tryna clean up my soul/ I was tryna take control/ Now I'm just tryna play my role, play my part/ I know ima star/ You end how you start/ Progress is the motive/ I was blessed when I didnt even notice/ My soul like hol dis, das a L/ You were ungrateful, unfaithful/ Welcome, you are witnessing the breakthrough/
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Shouts to my Brother FROwNS for providing the sounds, we hold it down/ God Bless, Lord knows I was a mess/ I'm just tryna stack invest and save all the rest/ I'm here I'm present I don't fear the lessons Way past passion I was obsessing, I had to let go/ My needs I've been neglecting/ My misdirected projections were blocking my blessings/ I let it burn like Usher I jot my confessions, don't bring it here/ I am not with the stressing, no more/ Don't try and stop my progression/ I'm stacking paper although, money's not my motivator/ Like a Red Velvet Cake how deeply I'm layered, an attractor not a chaser/ (Yo) Distractions are never greater/ Non factors be the haters/ I see the light, I'm free of plight/ Big steps but my feet are light/ Granted, in principle I'm planted/ Upgraded my self standards n stanzas, get my bands up/ The snakes got they hands out the fans got they hands up/ I'ma take em high (high) I'ma take em high (high) to the sky.. I'ma take em..yo..
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[Verse 1:]- You don't like the pressure/ If you force my hand I'll cut the tension/ I don't like it either, it's not worth the effort I won't even mention/ But when I took the subtle approach I was the butt of the joke, my rebuttal provoked/ A lot of emotions but none of em spoke/ It's like a shuttle zero to 100 I go but you know/ A thousand times we been down this road, I can't count the lines/ A thousand rhymes a thousand times I wrote/ Whats ya purpose whats ya mission statement? I'ma be the greatest/ I'ma put my island on beat my chest like King Kong/ The city is mine/ We gon take over the world, me n my girl/ One step, one city at a time/ A few times I fell off I stepped outta line/ I went left I wasn't in my right mind/ It wasn't the right time/ It wasn't the right time..It wasn't the right time... [Verse 2:]- Vent to me I'll be ya friend/ I'm not your enemy, I'm not who those niggaz pretend to be/ I was lead to you/ You were sent to me/ This was meant to be/ I knew I'd come around eventually/ You knew all along thanks for waiting/ You been so patient/ We both know life's tested our patience/ We just need a reset, change of location/ I've been so anxious/ I been living in my head now I'ma get up in my bag, depressed is the past/ I let go of the hostility, I'm open to possibility/ The only thing constant is change/ I didn't take accountability/ I would constantly blame, the pain would remain/ In the end we all worry in vain/ All pain is equal though its not the same/ I'm gentle n graceful now/ I'm so grateful/ I was vengeful n hateful, haste makes for waste I was wasteful/ I won't share the burden even if I gotta plate full/ With regret I was stuffing my face full/ I don't drink milk/ But I was crying over what was spilt/ It was distasteful, disgraceful/ Distasteful..Disgraceful.. [Brdge:]- Love who Love you don't worry bout who don't/ Get who got you don't worry bout who won't/ (Repeat 3x) Love who Love you/ Don't Worry Bout it...(Repeat 2x) Yo Don't Worry
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"I've always maintained that reality is for those who can't face drugs.."
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about

Virgin Islands lyricist "Rio Thomas" and Toronto based producer "FROwNS" linked up for the first time, and put together a short, but memorable body of work. "Life Lines" is a five track EP entirely produced by FROwNS, whose moniker is clearly not coincidental. His soulful production casts a distinct, dark undertone, creating the perfect contrast for Rio's pensive, heartfelt lyricism. Rio, who did not include any features, surely wasn't in need of any. His smooth flow and sharp delivery delicately cut through FROwNS euphonious production. The pair seemingly are a musical match made in heaven, and have clearly embarked upon something groundbreaking.
Rio is no stranger to soul, Life Lines is his first release since "Soul Sections", a three part trilogy produced by Benji Socrate$. But, working with FROwNS was a slightly different experience. FROwNS heavily samples 70s Gospel Music, flipping them to an almost unrecognizable state and totally removing any religious connotation, creating an eccentric, almost abstract sound. The distorted melodies and shifty rhythms creates an eerily solemn tone. Combined with Rio's mind grabbing bars and unparalleled flows, this emotion filled sound provides a captivating listening experience. Rio is a self aware emcee, who openly discusses his shortcomings and regrets, but his spirit is bright and he is hopeful for the future. His wordplay is clever and introspective, demonstrating his desire for internal growth. In the opening track, "Breakthrough" Rio raps, "N***as been on the road/ tryna clean up my soul/ I was tryna take control now I'm just tryna play my role, play my part/ I know I'ma star you end how you start." His presence helps revive the gospel buried within the melody. The music is spiritual, and uplifting.

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released May 5, 2022

Lyrics written and performed by Rio Thomas
Produced by FROwNS
Recorded by Rio Thomas
Recorded in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands Between December 2021 and January 2022
Artwork by, Rio Thomas
Art Direction, by Rio Thomas
Cover Photos, Taken by Julian Hofer
Mixed by E

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