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CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR

by Lyric Jones

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    Official Custom "Closer Than They Appear" album cover T-Shirt design.
    The back lists the tracks of the CTTA project.
    Designed by @dizzzajn

    This T is soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch. It's comfortable and flattering for both men and women.

    Details:
    • 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)
    • Ash color is 99% combed and ring-spun cotton, 1% polyester
    • Heather colors are 52% combed and ring-spun cotton, 48% polyester
    • Athletic and Black Heather are 90% combed and ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester
    • Heather Prism colors are 99% combed and ring-spun cotton, 1% polyester
    • Fabric weight: 4.2 oz (142 g/m2)
    • Pre-shrunk fabric
    • Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
    • Side-seamed

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    Official Custom "Closer Than They Appear" album cover clothing design.
    The back lists the tracks of the CTTA project.
    Designed by @dizzzajn

    50% pre-shrunk cotton, 50% polyester
    Fabric weight: 8.0 oz/yd² (271.25 g/m²)
    Double-lined hood with matching drawcord
    Quarter-turned to avoid crease down the middle
    Air-jet spun yarn with a soft feel and reduced pilling
    1x1 athletic rib-knit cuffs and waistband with spandex
    Double-needle stitched collar, shoulders, armholes, cuffs, and hem
    Front pouch pocket
    Blank product sourced from Honduras, Mexico, or Nicaragua

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    Official Custom "Closer Than They Appear" album cover clothing design.
    The back lists the tracks of the CTTA project.
    Designed by @dizzzajn

    Champion Crewneck Sweatshirt

    • 82% cotton, 18% polyester
    • Crew neck
    • 1x1 ribbed knit cuffs and bottom band
    • 1x1 rib inserts at underarm and sides for extra mobility
    • Embroidered “C” logo on left sleeve

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  • CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR ALBUM (LP) LIMITED EDITION 12" VINYL
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    I’m proud to bring my new 9-tracks project, featuring appearances by the likes of Little Brother, Vic Mensa among others. Limited edition of 200 hand-numbered copies:

    - 200 on black vinyl


    TRACKLIST
    A1. Objects In Mirror (prod. By Phil Beaudreau)

    A2. Face to Face (prod. By Carrtoons)

    A3. Rock On (prod. By Nottz)

    A4. Cruisin' feat. Little Brother (prod. By Focus...)

    A5. Show You How feat. Vic Mensa (prod. By H0wdy)

    B1. Angelina feat. Phil Beaudreau (prod. By Phil Beaudreau)

    B2. Want To Say (prod. By Blaaq Gold)

    B3. Once More With Feeling feat. Sy Smith (prod. By Carrtoons)

    B4. Waitaminit (prod. By Nameless)

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Face To Face 03:05
Face To Face Verse 1 [Lyric Jones] Yo, yo In the mirror staring face to face The daily paper chase Transformations taking place Call it amazing grace Twinnin like my interface Heart on my sleeve, Honestly, my database Is fairly caught up to speed Harsh reminders of my race Shit, its Harder to breathe House arrest without the ankle brace The fault of disease Which one should I be fearing most a virus or a system Corona shit ain’t coming close Of violence on my sistas and brothas we can list em We peaceful they don’t listen We sick of playing victim My anger is the symptoms The world can’t deny it or hide this shit any longer No more being silent, they violent but say we squander Some make believe perfect dealt hand, truth is we stronger But painfully we still seeing strange fruit over yonder The tragedy is back to back Hit us more than Aubrey stats These corporations copycat lies How can it not be that? The air is feeling different My temperature change My people sick of the statistics Our temper in flames We fighting hand to hand For all the Sandra blands Breonna Taylors real demands Rage is all they understand In the mirror staring face to face (2x) —//— Verse 2 [Lyric Jones] Different worlds come head to head Lately been seeing red I barely make it outta bed Fearing what's in store ahead Theses fireworks been every night Similar to Waco But kinda worse, cuz every hood thinking they heard a draco Fam aint come to visit yet feels crazy to complain the love I can’t diminish that But its been 8 years and some change Feeling like I’m estranged It’s really hard to explain But convos keeping me sane Somewhat still it’s been a strain Looking at my reflection everything appears the same But need a piece for protection Living dolo ain’t a game My neighbor let me hold his machete I wish a nigga would demeanor Try me I’m ready False sense of security Still, weight of it’s heavy I’m wondering how long I can chill when making pennies Many are drained, thankfully I’m feeling recharged And lately I been hit with big reminders of God Survivors guilty cuz many ain’t beating the odds Often faced with “That could’ve been me” Fuck the facade Taking one day at a time Sipping my gimlet with lime Facing my partner in crime Me, true growth her prime In the mirror staring face to face (2x) [Outro] BeMyFiasco They say blues Two by two We say cruise Might just lose Our minds through Rewind ooh Fight for you Fight for you (2x) Fight for you
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Rock On 02:28
Rock On Check 1 Check 2 And ya don’t stop Maintain the block, don’t stop the rock (2x) Check 1 Check 2 And ya don’t stop Maintain the block, don’t stop the rock (2x) Verse 1 [Lyric Jones] I rock on, been building my path Yeah it’s cobblestone still I get my walk on. Been kinda bumpy along the way Yet, Still I’m not gone At this point, I just grab a seat and make some popcorn Salute to those who made it early for the previews It’s time to dim the theater lights I know you read the reviews I’m Rated R, for too real Getting the rock on sealed the deal Wrestling with my life’s Game Plan, on the field The key is to peel back the curtain, swas’ too comfy wit my demo reel I move the crowd in my stiletto heels Time keep on slipping to the future 2020 seal 2020 feels heavy, singing D scales I’m Lyte as a rock, this audio two detailed I get money, money I got retail Bars only garments to cop, But ain’t for resale Check 1 Check 2 Maintain the block, don’t stop the rock (2x) Verse 2 [Lyric Jones] I rock on, like Death Valley How I move is a mystery I kept talli Of every small to big victory Even when Hip Hop grew more contradictory still was at the pep rally Cuz I marvel at the history Peace to Coke La Rock T La Rock Pete Rock Would run to turn up Rock Box when the beat dropped Nowadays my feet stop Hard to find my sweet spot Now I’m the handing out curriculum to detox From the aftermath of weak thoughts I’ma keep rolling, folk try’n stonewall my efforts I'm on the field now, s’been awhile since a red shirt Suiting up, pray I’m rock solid under pressure And spirit of discernment to see behind the gestures Ya got shot, cuz ya knock knock knock Who’s there Jones, muhfuckin hard rock Check 1 Check 2 And ya don’t stop Maintain the block, don’t stop the rock (2x) Ya got shot, cuz ya knock knock knock Who’s there? It’s just my niggas dot, dot, dot….
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Want To Say 02:28
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Waitaminit 02:36

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From Lyric:

The title Closer Than They Appear serves as a motif inspired by half the fine print warning on the side view mirrors of vehicles: “objects in mirror are closer than they appear”. The symbolism of the phrase weaves a web connecting many things in my life, especially my music career. The title sort of speaks to the questions I’ve feared asking myself as I’ve grown older: Is a viable music career still attainable for me? Did I say all I have to say? Did I do all I was supposed to do?

We use those side view mirrors to guide us while driving. They’re vital and important tools, directly in front of us. I see myself as an object in the mirror that may be closer to my career breakthrough and self-actualization than I think (or even others may think). It’s almost as if I’m telling myself to keep going in the album title.

It all tied together when I connected with Phonte for this album. He’s one of my favorite artists ever and has been a huge influence throughout my career. Working with him seemed so far-fetched at one point. Meeting Phonte and discovering that he was already a fan of my work and had been interested in working with me boosted my confidence and renewed my fervor for my music career. Making this album, Phonte helped me break free from the “female rapper” box I’ve been trying to break out of for years. My goal was to steer clear of such titles by flexing my range as a songwriter, rapper, vocalist, conceptualist, and diving into genres outside of Hip-Hop.

credits

released October 27, 2020

Objects In Mirror
(Janelle Clinton, Phonte Coleman, Phil Beaudreau)
Produced by Phil Beaudreau
Vocals: Lyric Jones, Phil Beaudreau & Phonte
Jones 4 Lyric Publishing (SESAC)/Daddy’s New Bowtie (ASCAP)/Bad Direction Publishing /Peer Music (ASCAP)

Face To Face
(Janelle Clinton, Bianca Renee Rodriguez, Benjamin Carr)
Produced by Carrtoons
Additional Vocals: BeMyFiasco
Additional Background Vocals: Musinah & Phonte Coleman
Additional Strings: Chelsey Green & Shana Tucker
Jones 4 Lyric Publishing (SESAC)/Daddy’s New Bowtie (ASCAP)/BeMyFiasco (SESAC)/CARRTOONS MUSIC INTERNATIONAL (BMI)

Rock On
(Janelle Clinton, Dominick Lamb)
Produced by Nottz
Jones 4 Lyric Publishing (SESAC)/Teamsta Entertainment Music (BMI)

Crusin’
(Janelle Clinton, Phonte Coleman, Thomas Jones, Bernard Edwards Jr.)
Produced & Mixed by Focus…
Additional production: Mell Beats
Additional Vocals: Phonte & Rapper Big Pooh
Jones 4 Lyric Publishing (SESAC)/Daddy’s New Bowtie (ASCAP)/Funky Cold Creations SESAC)/Teamsta4he Ali3n Resident2Mus1cW0rks (SESAC)



Show You How
(Janelle Clinton, Phonte Coleman, Victor Mensah, David Hodek)
Produced by H0wdy
Co Production: Heilig Tomi
Additional Vocals: Vic Mensa
Additional Background Vocals: Phonte
Jones 4 Lyric Publishing (SESAC)/Daddy’s New Bowtie (ASCAP)/Sony/ATV Ballad/Cake Mensa (BMI)

*Vic Mensa appears courtesy of Roc Nation

Angelina
(Janelle Clinton, Phonte Coleman, Phil Beaudreau)
Produced by Phil Beaudreau
Additional Vocals: Phil Beaudreau
Additional Background Vocals: Phonte
Jones 4 Lyric Publishing (SESAC)/Daddy’s New Bowtie (ASCAP)/Bad Direction Publishing /Peer Music (ASCAP)

Want To Say
(Janelle Clinton, Trevor Payne)
Produced by Blaaq Gold
Additional Vocals: Rah Digga
Jones 4 Lyric Publishing (SESAC)/SoundBoyMusic (ASCAP)

Once More With Feeling (Interlude)
(Janelle Clinton, Phonte Coleman, Benjamin Carr)
Produced by Carrtoons
Vocals: Sy Smith
Jones 4 Lyric Publishing (SESAC)/Daddy’s New Bowtie (ASCAP)/CARRTOONS MUSIC INTERNATIONAL (BMI)

Waitaminit
(Janelle Clinton, Gavin Cotton)
Additional Keys & Synth: Zo!
Additional Background Vocals: Phonte
Jones 4 Lyric Publishing (SESAC)/Nameless (ASCAP)

All Songs by Lyric Jones
Executive Produced, Mixed, Arranged, A&R: Phonte Coleman at The Autumn Attic, Raleigh, NC
Mastered by: Chris Boerner The Kitchen, Carrboro, NC
Photography by Justin Jackson at NoHo Photo Studio
Graphic Design & Layout: Chris Charles

© 2020 Bars Only Entertainment, LLC.

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Lyric Jones Los Angeles, California

Boston, Massachusetts native Lyric Jones is a gifted rapper, drummer, singer/songwriter, producer, and occasional DJ. Lyric's immense talent has earned her enthusiastic co-signs from the likes of DJ Premier, Chuck D, Black Thought, Pharoahe Monch, J-Live, and more. Her influences range from Jill Scott, Ledisi, and Georgia Anne Muldrow to Nas and Black Thought. ... more

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