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"CRESCENDO stands as a powerful anthem of triumph. Back in 2018, I faced a challenging obstacle when emergency spinal surgery threatened to silence my journey as a performer. However, I refused to let it defeat me. I reclaimed my space, regained the ability to walk after doctors stated I’d be in a wheelchair, stepped back on stages (including this year's Something in the Water festival) and used the fear of compromise as fuel. CRESCENDO captures the raw energy of that tension and delivers a hard-hitting anthem for regaining confidence in the face of adversity.
The title of the song, inspired by musical notation, not only represents its dynamic build but also symbolizes my relentless pursuit of financial security. In the lyrics, I express my desire for more success, saying, 'I stacked C-Notes, now I need more - CRESCENDO.' This song's artwork, created by Malik Radford, embodies the same musical theme, and we have incorporated sheet music in the overall release and promotion of the record.
As a child, I used to freestyle during my choir classes in high school, so it feels like a full circle to incorporate these elements into the promotion of this record. My intention is for CRESCENDO to empower you and give you the same strength it has given me to overcome obstacles and keep pushing forward."
lyrics
Who the fuck is outside of my window?
They told me keep my head up on a swivel
Some march to their own drum, I keep the tempo
I stacked C-Notes, but I need more - CRESCENDO
The stick make you lay low, we playin’ limbo
No, I ain’t talkin’ me - I mean my kinfolk.
We stay ready to die
But dawg, what do we live for?
We stay ready to die
We stay ready to die
Now they’ll label me from the DMV
But a nigga never said “Kill Moe”
Niggas really went & killed Moe
& I still don’t know how to feel, bro.
Even I considered packin’
Just so that I don’t get caught lackin’
Shit had me laughin’
Niggas gave up shootin’ fair ones
Now they pull up & shoot everyone
My nigga (beep) smiled with the play guns
Mugshot still had the same one
I hope he cash in when the bid done
Treat his girl right, give his kid love
Big shrug to anybody who ain’t ‘bout it
Big hug is needed for the money countin’
You ain’t hip, bruh?
The rate went up.
Yeah, I give love even when they doubted.
I was tryna get my wheels turnin’
‘Cuz a nigga tired of being a spoke
& it feel like my knees hurtin’
Yeah, this shit slap
Am I still a joke?
I know I’m dope with the quotes on the mp3
but niggas never mention me
I feel like Ye with his bae at the buffet of KFC
(Are these niggas that much better than me?)
Hell nah, I wasn’t ready for the game yet
Hadn’t made a name yet
Shorty went to chase dick
So a nigga chased checks
B b
Who the fuck is outside of my window?
They told me keep my head up on a swivel
Some march to their own drum, I keep the tempo
I stacked C-Notes, but I need more - CRESCENDO
The stick make you lay low, we playin’ limbo
No, I ain’t talkin’ me - I mean my kinfolk.
We stay ready to die
But dawg, what do we live for?
We stay ready to die
We stay ready to die
credits
released May 31, 2023
written, co-produced, & performed by tyler donavan
co-produced by Tee-WaTT
trumpet by J. Pelham
mixed & masted by David "808Jezus" Braxton
art direction by tyler donavan
illustration by Malik Radford
With a sound that can’t be boxed into a single genre and a determined spirit that refuses to be boxed out by any obstacle,
Tyler Donavan is a true trailblazer. Through his inspiring lyrics, infectious melodies and energetic live performances, the self-proclaimed “gentle giant” has been rising through the ranks as one of the fastest rising artists out of Virginia....more
