dimestop

From Beautiful to just downright awesome sounds! Long time no see Dimestop! I did disappear for a while. When I got back on, you're the first person I went to, to see if you we're still uploading. And man have you improved. I really can tell.

The music is nice, a good bed to throw down some cool lyrics like you did Paul! Well told story.

Good collab to both of you!

Wayne

It's a great, artfully made track, congrats to you both. I like your voice sounding natural like this. I think it adds to the authentic human feel and gets your message over straight up. Top notch bro.

Just DMd the second part on soundcloud!

I did wind up going back to school. The hit happend way back in 2014. I just graduated with my Master's degree in December of 2023.

All love brother!

I got hit too... When I was 18 playing ice hockey. I like to think it knocked some sense into me. I was 3 weeks in to my freshman year of college. I decided I had to take a break and recover. On the way home from school after deciding I was not going to go back, I was talking to my mother about my hopes and dreams. When I got home I went into my back yard and smoked a big bowl of Marijuana. I head inside go up to my room. A feeling like ecstasy comes over my body. My ears ringing. Wiz Khalifa pops in on my left shoulder. Says, I'm Wiz. Then Drake pops in on my right shoulder. Says "I'm Drake". Wiz says "Make music.", then I say "I'm writing lyrics" after that they were gone. Later that night I'm thinking about what it could all mean and my left eye was forced to wink six times. So that's why I record. But here is a podcast I started like 2.5 years ago. Send me a message on soundcloud I'll link you to Part 2. It's all still private as I only have the first two parts recorded. It's a story from my childhood. I played the piano on the intro then freestyled the introduction, punching in and out. I think you'll laugh hearing it. Anyway... Hope all is well, lmk what you think.
Listen to S1 - T.S.a.A. Blackjack: Ep 1 - Part 1: The Blue Glow - Part 1 by Johnnie Smoke on #SoundCloud
https://on.soundcloud.com/Dz44VCxifsqtn3pa9

Many thanks to everyone for the nice feedback so far. I find it difficult to categorise the song into a clear musical genre. Hip Hop sounds too American. UK Rap? UK groove? or British Groove Rap? UK Dream Rap? :-)

Truly great Paul! No need to say too much as long as your punching through with the truth. No rush in the delivery! Just some harmonies if you really want to get into "singing" try writing some rhmyes too "oooo's" and "eeeee's" they are magical. You are progressing the forum here for yourself, and others. The most important thing a song can do is progress the forum, I do not care how bad your voice is, or how good. Does your song compliment the day? Does it inspire others? Sometimes showing empathy or describing a bad situation ragging on something a little bit is great. You took a hit to make a play when you were a kid. That's some Ice Hockey Terminology for being a team player. "Take a hit to make a play." Got one coming for looperman.

Sounds really good. Congratulations.

Now thats how a collab should sound like brilliant. lyrics are deep and very cool
sound quality is brillliant and i like it when the bass comes in and out good work from both of you

great job paul - loving what Im hearing from Robin and you seem to be getting stronger and stronger as a lyricists, vocal performer and producer - well done my friend

Paul, just to say I commend you for having the guts to get your voice out there. Mine would likely drown a thousand cats. I like the detail you put into the productions, and your capacity to explain it all. To me, the music you are creating is entertaining, and it's worth listening to the words because your music contains messages, which as I've said before, adds value to what you are doing.

Nice job Paul! Stellar track, great thoughts to put on the record. Life's better with rhymes, these are good bars. Not rushed in the delivery at all. Really letting the instrumental shine through. Then you punch in with some solid ideas. Thats what its all about.

I like the facts that you are trying different genre, nice one

Dang man, you are pumping out these tracks like crazy. Things must be going well in your life. I know I am more prolific when things are going well. It's a good collab, music and the words go well together and you make some good points with the lyrics. Well done to both of you guys!

Wayne

Nice work on the track dimestop,cyberflares got down on the beat.

YOU Swine i never knew you downloaded this one haha
this is ace shawn ryder aint got a look in this def has a indie sound now its amazing add a vocal and it totally changes it.
your vocals fit perfect you should be well chuffed with this i know i am quality right track

Hey, actually I like a lot, thx )

I mean credit not permission lol

Can I use this track in a YouTube video project? Will give permission, thx!

Does sound a lot clearer now your vox is good man
well done paul.
ps i went to add to favs and realised i had already added it haha...

once again bro top track you should drop some acapellas on here bro would be good to work with big respect

This is awesome Paul!... I like the short punchy bars.
Really it is nice work lyrically. This is not rushed at all, really valuing the time you have on the record. I've learned that just slamming the song like you are here is a great habit. Especially if you can get your ideas out and on a rhythm, it makes you feel cool. Thats what its all about!

very chilled man i like how you have the vocals twinning up not easy to do i think its good well done you keep at it :)

I like it dimestop, if I had any criticism it would be to make the vocals a smidge louder. Other than that the flow is good and melody is there. You’ve always had your own style of doing things and I think it could work in any genre. Keep killing it broham