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SAKURA

by Shady Monk

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russelbuck This is so gorgeous! I love all the talent and friends you got on this. The melodies and harmony are infectious
It really feels like pop in the purest sense, plus it's got all my friends! I love it <3 Favorite track: Fall Apart (feat. MELEE MAX).
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Eldog The crossfading in this album absolutely blows me away. Each song sounds so different and varied, yet they flow into each other so well. If you're looking for a variety, your money is well spent on this album Favorite track: Getaway Pupper.
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[TRANSMISSION] Another venture Light as a feather We are together Forever we can stroll Along our journey There’ll be much learning All of which concerning On how to reach our goal On how to reach our goal On how to reach our goal Together flying (x2) Together riding (x2) Together gliding (x2) On this ship of yours Together flying (x2) Together riding (x2) Together gliding (x2) On this ship of yours Together flying (x2) Together riding (x2) Together gliding (x2) On this ship of yours Together flying (x2) Together riding (x2) Together gliding (x2) On this ship of ~ [TRANSMISSION] Together flying (x2) Together riding (x2) Together gliding (x2) On this ship of yours Together flying (x2) Together riding (x2) Together gliding (x2) On this ship of yours Together flying (x2) Together riding (x2) Together gliding (x2) On this ship of yours Together flying (x2) Together riding (x2) Together gliding (x2) On this ship of ~
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I don’t know how to talk to you I don’t know how to play your games I don’t know how to impress you I don’t know when my luck will change I don’t know if I’m made for this (x2) All these thoughts they all seem the same Every door seems to lead to this (x2) Who’s to say that we’re not to blame? I don’t know how to stop myself Better off if I just gave in But even if I stopped myself I wouldn’t know where to begin I don’t know how to talk to you (x2) I don’t know how to play your games (x2) I don’t know how to impress you (x2) I don’t know when my luck will change I don’t know when my luck will ~ I only hope that I’ll one day know The happiness that i’ve sought so long Cuz I don’t think that I can let go I don’t think that I will move on I just can’t seem to get on through to you I’m standing right here but you look on through If only we could break this streak of blue We’re both too stubborn for each others views I don’t know how to talk to you (x2) Maybe some day my luck will change (x2) Until that time I’ll just have to do (x2) And try my best not to go insane (x2)
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Heck I’m out of control, and this feelings taking it’s toll See, it’s hard to get away, away from it. Baffled and bewildered by this I want to get back to my bliss But I can’t put a name, a name to it “So... I don’t like to put labels on anything... but, my hormones are leaving me kinda confused. If you have time, I’d love a suggestion... Or maybe a push in the right direction…” What’s this feeling? (I just want to know!) Floored and flabbergasted by this, Oh tell me please how to find bliss For I cannot define, define my mind. I’m too confused to feel sad, But if you help I’ll be your comrade, And we can put a name to it. What’s this feeling? (I just want to know!) I just want to know... Soon, I’ll know. Soon, (I hope) I’ll know...
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Ahhh Shana na na na na nana Shana na na na na Shana na na na na na nana Shana na na na na Shana na na na na nana Shana na na na na Shana na na na na na nana Shana na na na na Ahhh/Ooh
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I can’t see the sky anymore I look around and see only floors Tried to shake the thought of your smile Cuz there’s no way to turn back the dile I can’t see the sky anymore (x2) Can barely pick my head off the floor (x2) After all this time I still spiral (x2) Been falling for what feels like ten miles (x2) Ooh, you have me babe, in a state of unrest I can’t shake this feeling, this pain in my chest Oh, will I ever break away from that which has past I’m still feeling this pain in the pit of my ~ Ya know what they say about the higher ya get ya know, the harder you fall, and back then, yeah, i was standing tall but now I look back and I think ‘bout how I lost it all Been shrinking so low I’d be lucky just to even crawl Been sinking so far wouldn’t be surprised i break the law Been drinking solo tryin’ to cope, no hope, with your deceit I remember days we used to make each other feel complete You made me feel complete by now my knees are getting weak, i feel it in my bones every single word that you speak. Some people cope with clouds and some people cope with water but this is real life, no this ain’t no Harry Potter, so forget those magic carpet rides, forget those little fairy guys, you tell me you just wanna be friends and when I’m hurt you act surprised. I never thought I’d get to this day. I always told you that I loved you but you didn’t care anyway. Remember when we used to go to the park? Remember when i looked in your eyes, the eyes that spark? You made me feel like you never wanted to be apart from me. A true love turned into a tragedy. You said that you wanted a future with me. A small car, small loan is all you could see. But everything that I loved was taken from me. I guess true love is just imaginary. You said that you wanted a future with me. Two kids, small house is all you could see. But everything that I loved was taken from me. I guess true love is just imaginary. So I hold on to the times you gave me back then wishing I could go back and back to begin - begin to understand where I went wrong so I could pick up this life and move on and on and on… I can’t see the sky anymore (x2) I look around and see only floors, only floors Tried to shake the thought of your smile (x2) Cuz there’s no way to turn back the dile (I remember days we used to make each other feel complete)
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I’ll write you in gold You can feel the energy when we roll Our stories unfold You can tell me everything that you know We’re not fixed, we’re not fixed, we’re not fixed (x4) Tell me what you think i’m supposed to do I got a real big problem with how i’m readin’ you lately Show me I’m not seeing clearly girl You gotta prove to me, that what I’m seeing can’t be real You can wait it don’t matter Cuz it always changes up in the end (Always changes up) Hope my true doesn’t shatter You can always find me reeling you in Tell me it’s ok We’re not fixed, we’re not fixed, we’re not fixed (You can feel) We’re not fixed, we’re not fixed, we’re not fixed We’re not fixed, we’re not fixed, we’re not fixed (You can tell) We’re not fixed, we’re not fixed, we’re not fixed Tell me what you think i’m supposed to do (x4) Show me I’m not seeing clearly girl (x4) We’re not fixed (x4) Tell me what you think i’m supposed to do (x4) Show me I’m not seeing clearly girl (x4)
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Everything you do is super fucking cute, and Everything you - everything you do Everything you do is super fucking cute, and Everything you - everything you do And I can’t stand it I can’t stand it You woke up in the morning put a flower print dress on and that’s when I turned around and started writing this song. You a cutie with a booty, tootie fruity, let’s get smoothies, catch a movie, the way you woo me, look right through me, such a beauty. You tie my heart into a knot. You mess up words and trip a lot. You can’t see shit without your glasses and count on me to find them fastest. When you grin it warms my heart, I even don’t mind when you fart. In this song alone I can’t compute just all the things that make you cute. Everything you do is super fucking cute, and Everything you - everything you do (super fucking cute) Everything you do is super fucking cute, and Everything you - everything you do And I can’t stand it I can’t stand it I can’t stand it I can’t stand it (Drop the fucking mic.) Can’t compute just Make you cute Can’t compute just Make you cute Can’t compute just Make you cute Can’t compute just Make you cute
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Isn’t it true there’s this place out there Only surrounded by crystalline air Can’t gather my thoughts as it happened so fast Maybe I’ll be at this place at last Small specks of light surrounding from all sides These two worlds starting to collide You know that I have always denied But euphoria swept over my side Then I start to fly away - Let’s dive right into infinity Where everything can be just so free Sail right up into a never ending sky Where nothing in this world will ever die Singing to me, a gold bird in the tree The grass below me was just so green Everything was just as it seemed Please never wake me if this is just a dream Sha la la la la la la la A place where love forever screams As the flowers started to sing I got so carried away - Isn’t it true Isn’t it true Isn’t it true Isn’t it true Can’t gather my thoughts Gather my thoughts Maybe I’ll be - Maybe I’ll be Small specks of light surrounding from all sides These two worlds starting to collide You know that I have always denied But euphoria swept over my side Then I start to fly away - Let’s dive right into infinity Where everything can be just so free Sail right up into a never ending sky Where nothing in this world will ever die Sha la la lala la la la Sha la la lala la la lala la Sha la lala la la la la La lala la la lala la lala la Sha la la lala la la la Sha la la lala la la lala la Sha la lala la la la la La lala la la lala la lala la
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sunday morning when i open my eyes deep breaths for strength to continue the fight and i'm in my bed here it's so easy to hide how can i find a way to make it outside? i'm falling but i won't lose the fight too scared to pretend there is anything i've left behind sometimes i'm stalling it's so empty inside but my mind keeps walking to the edge of the night come in don't you want to see me float you made it rain so i built a bigger boat come in don't you want to see me float you made it rain so i built a bigger boat come in don't you want to see me float you made it rain so i built a bigger boat i'm falling but i won't lose the fight ~ I can't be falling for you too scared to pretend there is anything I've left behind ~ I've got a lifetime to lose sometimes i'm stalling it's so empty inside ~ I've still got so much to prove but my mind keeps walking to the edge of the night ~ So I won't be folding i'm falling but i won't lose the fight too scared to pretend there is anything I've left behind sometimes i'm stalling it's so empty inside but my mind keeps walking to the edge of the night
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"I see you runnin'"
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I clench my teeth and feel my body go numb now But there’s a reason that I do this to myself I’ve grown familiar with this feeling coming on Oh, i’ve grown inspired For every moment that you close your eyes in bed You could have made your world a bit better instead I’ve got no time to waste No chains to hold me back Tonight i’ll set my soul on fire Set my soul on fire (x8) Set my soul on fire (x8) This fire burns inside A light that shows the way Directing me throughout these Trials day by day I’ve found my place in things I know where I belong We’re all connected through the wires I’ll make my mark until my last and final breath I’ll keep creating ‘till i’m Face to face with death So don’t hold back just Come along, create with me Cuz i’m not planning to retire
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✿ SHADY MONK blesses DESKPOP with his new LP, "SAKURA" ✿
This is classy electronic music, dipped in the catchy aroma of contemporary pop. Featuring guest singers, rappers, and producers, there are many surprises waiting from track to track.

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released April 25, 2017

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album art by Braz_OS
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

THANK YOU TO... EVERYONE WHO HAS IMPACTED ME AND AIDED ME ON THIS JOURNEY. YOU ALL WILL FOREVER REMAIN IN MY HEART.

DEEPEST THANKS TO: BRAZOS EBNER, JACK HUBBELL, IDA CHELENGAR, NIKKI-CHI, JAY HASELY, SASHA SOSIN, BILL BAYLEY, RJ O’NEIL (OF 'ECHO LAD'), AND CHRISTIAN (SPIKE) KIM FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THIS LP. YOU HELPED MAKE IT POSSIBLE.

CHRIS LIBBY, CHRIS KEOMANIVONG, GEORGE COKER, NICK HILL, CHRIS ALDEN, DARIO RUOSPO, WHO WOULD I BE TODAY WITHOUT ALL OF YOU. HYPERPOP FOREVER.

ZAC CHELBI, ANDREW ANGLIN, ERIN WATSON, 'KENZIE WALTERS, JAZZY CAT, FOR YOUR CONSTANT SUPPORT AND WILLINGNESS TO LEND AN EAR.

TYLER, SHANE, JEFF, ALEX, STEVE...BING BING!

STAN, ALEXANDER, ALEXI, FOR BEING SOME OF MY BEST FRIENDS AND LIKE MINDED MUSICAL COMPADRES.

SKY (TENKITSUNE), VICTOR (RUSSELBUCK), GUS MCCALLUM (WAVVY FROG), BRANDON AKIN (DYNASTIC), SYLVESTER DRAGGON JR. (SYLCMYK), JADEN (DRIVE45), GREAT WAVES, LAVANDE, THAT ANDY GUY, & TELYSCOPES, FOR AGREEING TO BE A PART OF THE MAGIC.

DAFT PUNK, NINE INCH NAILS, BOARDS OF CANADA, NEON INDIAN, TAME IMPALA, IGLOOGHOST, MF DOOM, GOLD PANDA, ROYKSOPP, JOE HISAISHI, NOBUO UEMATSU, BREAKBOT, JUSTICE, LED ZEPPELIN, RADIOHEAD, MR. TWIN SISTER, TEARS FOR FEARS, HALL & OATES, HIATUS KAIYOTE, VULFPECK, THUNDERCAT, FLYING LOTUS, YASUTAKA NAKATA, LAIN TRZASKA, RICHARD D. JAMES, & KOJI KONDO, MAXO, OMNIBOI, SAVANT, KAYTRANADA, FOR ENDLESSLY INSPIRING MY MUSIC. (I DEFINITELY MISSED SOME BUT YOU GET THE IDEA)

MY FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND ANYONE WHO TAUGHT ME SOMETHING ALONG THE WAY.

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PRODUCTION CREDITS:

All Tracks Written, Performed and Produced by Shady Monk
Lead Vocals / Rap on Tracks 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, and 13, Written & Performed by Shady Monk
Further Vocal Processing, Resampling, & Arrangement on Tracks 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11 by Shady Monk
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Accompanying Vocals on Track 3 by Nikki-Chi
(Additional Compositional Credit to Nikki-Chi on Track 3)
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Vocals on Track 4 Written & Performed by Braz_OS
Back Up Vocals on Track 4 Performed by Shady Monk
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Back up Vocals & Rap on Track 6 Written & Performed by Melee Max
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Track 7 Co-produced by ACTION
Lead Vocals on Track 7 Written & Performed by ACTION
Secondary Vocals on Track 7 Written & Performed by Shady Monk
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Vocals on Track 9 Written & Performed by Nikki-Chi
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Track 10 Co-produced by Copperknob
Additional Drum Programming by Spike Kim
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Vocals on Track 11 Written & Performed by moistbreezy
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Live Percussion on Tracks 1, 3, 7, & 9 provided by RJ O'Neil courtesy of 'Echo Lad',
Recorded and Processed @ Telescope Recording by Jack Hubbell
Further Processing, Sampling, and Arrangement by Shady Monk
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Electric Guitar on Tracks 3, 7, & 13 Written & Performed by Jack Hubbell
Further Processing, Sampling, and Arrangement by Shady Monk
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Mastering by Jack Hubbell @ Telescope Recording

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