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"Numb"
As I said yesterday, I had to push back Afraid of Heights to this friday, November 4th. But, I still wanted to deliver something today. So here’s the cover, tracklist and one of the songs from the tape that features grammy nominated soul singer Eric Roberson. A few weeks ago, you may have seen a video of me playing this song on my fender rhodes piano (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzlmCM_UxM0). Now you can hear the complete production. Hope to see you this Friday for the entire experience. Peace and love. - Omen
Omen - Numb ft. Eric Robserson download
"Liberation "
First official release from Afraid of Heights. Produced by me, as is every song on the tape. More details coming soon. Hope y’all enjoy.
- O
Blue Sky Freestyle
download link - http://hulkshare.com/gnjatk35av17
photo by Jason Dorsey
Fresh off performing at H.O.B. this Sunday in Chicago with Cole, I was excited to finally perform in my city. Decided to record this today, just because I love this beat and song. Single for Afraid of Heights is coming next week as well. Project is coming together, sounding great and I can’t wait for ya’ll to hear it. Until then, hope ya’ll enjoy. Peace and love.
starstruck.
I don’t say much outside of my songs. Just quiet by nature, I speak when I have something to say. Every once in awhile, even my own family will find out something that I just forgot to tell them or figured I already did. I mention this because I was speaking with my cousin the other day about people I’ve met on the road and he was looking at me crazy like why hadn’t I told him anything, lol. So, I thought I’d share the rare moments when I got starstruck with you all. The first time was in LA. Cole was working with Dre, so I’m in the lounge of his crazy studio facility with the rest of the Dreamville team. There are pictures of all type of great artist and people on the walls wearing Dre headphones. I’m working on a beat on my computer and Dre comes out and says whats up to me and asks me if i’m working on a beat. I just look up in shock, mumbling something like a lame and say “ye…yea…its an honor to meet you man…” He says he appreciates it and looks at my Beats by Dre headphones and says nice headphones.
The second time was also in LA. We were in NO ID’s studio while Cole was working on something for the album. Again I’m busy working on a beat in the lounge and Cole comes out and says to me, Omen I wanna introduce you to somebody. Common walks out and though I’m from Chicago and I’ve seen Common perform dozens of times, and my mother even used to do his mother’s hair, I was starstruck again lol. Outside of Nas, he was easily was my biggest influence. I related more to the things he said because of being from Chicago and the details of what he was saying were true to my surroundings. I tell him its an honor and how much he’s inspired me, but I keep it short so I don’t come off looking crazy. Cole tells him I’m from Chicago and about the song Enchanted. He says he’s gonna check it out and that was that.
Not often, do I get rattled or starstruck but these were some moments for me. I’m sure they won’t be the last.
Change.
Today last year, was my last day working as a telemarketer. I then went on a college tour and BET Music Matters tour with Cole, then a European tour with Cole/Drake, then another US tour with Cole and Rihanna. A lot can happen in a year. Keep believing in what you want to happen.
Never been so bad at a sport in my life.
This is a song from Afraid of Heights called Numb that I was recorded playing on my Fender Rhodes. Living in Chicago, you always see tons of homeless people everywhere, and one day I just wondered what it would be like to write from their perspective.
This is inspiring and definitely true. Can’t count how many times I’ve forgotten to eat. Success is an obsession.
I wrote this yesterday over one of my favorite beats ever. Decided to release it for the holiday. Hoping it connects with you. Oh, also…don’t forget Afraid of Heights drops 10/31/11 Halloween. Peace and love.
artwork by Impakt Studio
photography by Jason Dorsey
Omen - Labor Day Love
http://hulkshare.com/isopt4db188t Listen/Download
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lyrics
I wish it was love…again.
She want to apologize
Cause she say I never compromise
I’m telling her to stop the lies
But I know she tell the truth…
And now I’m hearing opera cries
I swear I saw her soul pouring out her eyes
Love ain’t something you itemize
And there I saw the proof…
What type of man am I becoming?
Cold hearted, closed off
Don’t even call unless you planning on taking yo clothes off
A nice guy, a gentleman
yea thats what they used to say
till I finished last too many times and I was too betrayed
thought I wish I was in love
deep in love
like we all do
All I see is negatives
my life is like a dark room but,
who took these images?
All I have is these photographs
of past loves
a pile of feelings next to a matchbook
the one I fired
but still secretly desire
well, maybe not so secretly
but lately I’ve acquired
the realization that she’s been playing me
what a liar
Got damnmit, I been slippin, falling
thought I was flier, see
we were such a good movie
where’s the sequel?
Ya turned into a bird hunter
shooting down my ego
I lay my future plans all in God’s hands
but man this shit hurting God, damn
Wish it was love
Wish it was love
I’m looking for love
I wish it was love
Cause I been all around the globe
touring, doing shows
looking for some ladies
but all I find is hoes
Love
Where is the love?
And all this time, I could’ve sworn I was a thug
But you got me all emotional
But its time to move along
Don’t matter if I’m over you
This is the story of a man
turning canine
Single life is everything and nothing
at the same time
Been on the road, doing shows
hitting hoes, in 20º below
outside in the cold
real wild shit
yeah she was still wet
that should let you ladies know
I definitely can drill that
was kinda ill…
A nice little thrill
But that don’t fill the void
when you’re used to something real
I need a lot more
need someone I can feel
mentally, spiritually
playing in the field
that I know I don’t belong in
It’s like having the freshest car
with the wrong rims
A couple nice ingredients
but the wrong blend
Tonight I’ll probably find a groupie in the club
But honestly, I’d really rather find love
I wish it was love, again
They told if you love something let it go
Whoever said that was dumb as hell
Whoever said that was dumb as hell
They told me if you love something let it go
Whoever said that was dumb as hell
Cause if you love something
Let it show
I wish it was love
I wish it was love
I’m looking for love
I wish it was love
Cause I been all around the globe
Touring, doing shows
looking for some ladies
but all I find is hoes
Love
I’m looking for love
Cause I been all around the globe
Touring, doing shows
looking for some ladies
but all I find is hoes
Love
Where is the love?
I wish it was love…again.
I wish it was love
Where is the prototype?
No Way ft. Erica Thompson…one of my favorites from Delayed, and funny how the intro is still relevant for right now lol. Afraid of Heights coming 10/31.
Ride For Life produced by Omen
Download Link http://www.mediafire.com/?vlt5gqpp4x3qppl
Lyrics
Chorus
I just need to know one thing, one thing
lemme hear ya
Now if you rolling with me
tell me please, would you ride for life?
If I said goodbye tonight? (2x)
Verse 1
I ain’t afraid no more, now watch me work wonder
finna aim for the sky like a bird hunter
black Sox fitted, backwards bill
spit flame, run game like track and field
so fake mayne, y’all should get an acting deal
I’m nothing to toy with, no happy meal
Bringing back the real, now I’m out with
a Gang of Starr’s world Premiere, getting
Mass Appeal boy,
young, gifted and black
long way from Chi City
but its still on my back
quickly had to adapt to
fast living
hoes and fast women
red toes with black denim
shows packed wit’ em’
groupies are nominated
for them hotel accommodations
If its complicated, they get no conversation
Passed the bottle, I ain’t drink the Henny
these girls wanna get me drunk
so they don’t feel like hoes for sleeping with me
Seeing envy from my hometown peers
If they only knew that love was stronger than fear
Either way I guess I do it on my own
Guarantee they miss me when I’m gone
Chorus
I just need to know one thing, one thing
lemme hear ya
Now if you rolling with me
tell me please, would you ride for life?
If I said goodbye tonight? (2x)
Verse 2
Now they say I’m so mysterious
flow heavy, leave em’ hurting like periods
I’m that deal, no nonsense
Ya looking fly girl, come and see the cockpit
I let ch’all be gangstas, I’ll just be a prophet
Never get it mixed up, haters keep ya lips shut
You can see my fly, even when the jeans zipped up
Ya see i’m getting busy, ya whole fan base like who is he?
Ya got cold feet, cuz my mind don’t sleep
Even palm readers look and say my lines so deep
I’m the center of attention, better find yo seat
See the light through the clouds, bet it shine on me
Man, I grind solely, for the passion
Give me all the cash, and the girls and the fashion
Give me all the cars, all the jewelry and mansions
But first I want classics
Chorus
I just need to know one thing, one thing
lemme hear ya
Now if you rolling with me
tell me please, would you ride for life?
If I said goodbye tonight? (2x)
Ya finna see another side of me
See exactly what’s inside of me
But if I had to say goodbye today
Just let me know that you’ll ride for me (2x)
NIGHTNIGHT by DEDDY
