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about
Jeffery Archie Jr. and I have been rocking together since 2018 when in one 2 hour rehearsal session, he taught a room full of musicians my hour long set after hearing my set for the first time. He found the perfect key, chords, and progressions, for our show on New Years Eve, and then proceeded to wait almost a full year later to tell me he made beats. We've been locked in since then, and he has produced several songs that have found their way onto my albums. We have also have been working on his official debut, but that doesn't stop Jeffery from sending me fire beats from time to time. And this was one of those undeniable ones. It's a New Year. We all have new goals like new bank balances, new mindfulness and healthy balance in our lives, and sometimes I just want comfy shoes on my feet that look good.
So when you hear this, tag New Balance and tell them to holler at ya boy. I don't need a sneaker deal, but we can work on a licensing agreement and a fresh couple of pairs.
Also shout out Gabi and Jay at Laa Tiendaa for agreeing to host and direct the music video at the Malden store. Y'all, my fans and supporters, will get it soon! For now, enjoy my 2nd single of 2024.
lyrics
Hook:
Two steppin in my fresh New Balance
Checks coming in, new balance
Breathe and meditate, new balance
New Year, New goals, New Balance, New Balance
Two steppin in my fresh New Balance
Checks coming in, new balance
Breathe and meditate, new balance
New Year, New goals, New Balance, New Balance
Verse: Paul Willis
I'm baaaack, building something brand new
Don't fear no man, ain't nothin I can't do
Go ahead and try, can't walk in my shoes
Head up in the clouds and I'm loving the view
Just copped the 2002Rs, copped my lady some 992s
Looking real fresh in them navy blues
Started at the bottom but I made it through
Shout out Laa Tiendaa making major moves
New Balance, New Challenge
Trying to move from the projects to a palace
Want tickets for 2 for Paris
Need a couple of toys, call em gadgets
Watch me work, I'm a mad man
Had to get it out the dirt like the sandman
Radio playing my song, that's my jam jam
Put the whole city on like damnnnn
Hook:
Two steppin in my fresh New Balance
Checks coming in, new balance
Breathe and meditate, new balance
New Year, New goals, New Balance, New Balance
Two steppin in my fresh New Balance
Checks coming in, new balance
Breathe and meditate, new balance
New Year, New goals, New Balance, New Balance
credits
released January 15, 2024
Lyrics written and performed by Paul Willis (@paulwillisishiphop)
Music produced by Jeffery Archie Jr. (@itsjarch)
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Sammy Rosario (@sammyrosario_) at Phoenix Down Studios (@phxdownstudios)
Cover Art by Paul Willis (@paulwillisishiphop)
Cover Photography by Paul Willis (@paulwillisishiphop)
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