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Young Spirit Old Soul

by Azmera

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Zero EFC 02:40
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Money Magnet 02:14
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Vision-airy 04:00
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Cry No More 02:23
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Make It 02:44
I know you're really nervous I know you're feeling worthless I know you're questioning your purpose when the pain resurface I know your brain is hurting with destiny your flirting but deep breaths your rebirthing you gotta name it and claim it self sabotage that aint it they painted a false picture now you got to reframe it fuck the shame it's no one left to blame this life is not a game so get up don't do the same shit. progress over perfection process breeds new direction I struggled with depression now I see my God flexing with every breathe that I step in thankful for every lesson this life's a true blessing this is for that little one that child inside. she's really fun she's far from done she's always down to ride she's like sunshine.
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Supply 03:12
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Young Spirit Old Soul (YSOS) is the debut album of the Hawaii bred, spirit led emcee, scholar, poet, producer, capoeirista Azmera. Recorded at Phoenix Down Studios in Somerville, Massachusetts, this project introduces Azmera's versatility, innovative style and dynamic flow, with an urgent message of hope for the young folk enduring self-esteem issues today.

YSOS captures the duality of a Young Spirit living with an Old Soul. It takes listeners on a journey through Azmera's imagination as an older sister, daughter, veteran residential advisor, observer, thinker, & prayer-warrior. The album explores the ins-and-outs of healing with soul-soothing melodic riffs, joy and humor as weapons amidst the throws of economic instability, substance abuse, and violence.

Like a vinyl, it has two sides.

The first 5 songs depict Young Spirit (side A), and experiments with irony as she pairs samples of light-hearted, club bounce and trap beats with raps about unconventional topics like navigating the ivory tower of as a first-gen student, undoing the patriarchy, self-determining, wealth building mantras for women, and owning your creative visions of justice.

The last 5 songs are Old Soul (side B), and they depict more heavy-hitting themes with a serious, nostalgic tone, drawing inspiration from "soul-trap", "chipmunk-soul" and 90's boom bap that reflect the challenges of managing mental health, childhood trauma, breaking generational cycles, and calling on ancestral wisdom for guidance needed to light the path forward.

Each song is inspired by writing from black women thinkers, listed in the respective descriptions.

In the spirit of beloved ancestor bell hooks, may the white supremacist, capitalist, imperialist patriarchy fall today and everyday. May you know that you are enough. As you are. Flaws and all. Always were. And always will be. <3

Big thank you to: God for keeping me, Julia at Phoenix for sound engineering, Dennis Ojogho for amore + guitar & production, Mestre Cleber Pety for voice note, my dear friends & family for listening to/processing with, & teaching me. And to all who listen to my music and continue to support my journey. We are just getting started, there is so much more where this came from.

Light,
Azmera

credits

released February 11, 2023

1. Zero EFC written by Azmera H-Davis
2. Divine Feminine written by Azmera H-Davis
3. Money Magnet written by Azmera H-Davis
4. Vision-airy written by Azmera H-Davis
5. Bad Mamma Jamma written & beat produced by Azmera H-Davis
6. Make It written by Azmera H-Davis
7. Adjustment Issues written by Azmera H-Davis
8. Cry No More written by Azmera H-Davis
9. Supply written by Azmera H-Davis
10. Know Justice Know Peace written by Azmera H-Davis, Tamara Mie Hammouri. Voice by Mestre Cleber Pety
Beat production & guitar by Dennis Ojogho

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Azmera Cambridge, Massachusetts

Azmera is an emcee, spoken word poet & theologian. She was named a MICAH ministry Fellow, a U.S. Fulbright Creative & Performing Artist award recipient. Her debut album "Young Spirit Old Soul" has been utilized in churches and college classrooms to spark lively conversation on healing & justice from the projects to Palestine. ... more

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