"Urban Retro Life (Vol. 1)" is Lei Row's 2nd mixtape ("Lei Row presents Euphoria" is her 1st mixtape). This project borrows and blends sounds and styles of hip-hop, r&b, and pop music, especially from the 90s and early 2000s. It is written, vocally arranged, and co-produced by Lei and sets the tone for how she writes and vocally arranges in her own work. On this mixtape, Lei is singing over major and independent music industry beat production and DJ woriel was behind the blending and transitions of some of the tracks. The major industry beat production that she uses are from songs: "Black Nostaljack" by Camp-Lo, "Long Kiss Goodnight" by The Notorious B.I.G., "New Slaves" by Kanye West, and "Pain" by Tupac. The independent beat production is courtesy of Kenneth "Marty McLaren" Onyeaka, Brahim "Mercutio" Derkaoui, Max Layn, Kevin "Gripp" Gripper, Dogukan "Do" Gungor, and Jason "J-Sweet" Sweeting. The subject matter in the songs range from love/companionship highs and lows to race relations, family, and messages of inspiration.
We hope you enjoy the project!
*Recording, Mixing, and Mastering: 78 West Productions and QD-Up Studios.
**Management: THEEM Music & Entertainment Group (email: TheemLLC@gmail.com).
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lyrics
1ST VERSE:
Oh oh
I've been trying to figure it out
What this is all about
'Cause I. oh I
Don't wanna loose my mind
One minute, you say that you care
Then the next you're nowhere to be found
My smiles turn into frowns
And it's killing me
PRE-VERSE:
It's like you wanna see, me act in disbelief
When you decide to leave and leave me so lonely
Baby tell me, what you really wanna do
'Cause I'm getting tired of picking flowers with you
CHORUS:
He loves me, he loves me not
He loves me. I'm getting tired of picking flowers with you
He loves me, he loves me not
He loves me, I'm getting tired of picking flowers with you
He loves me, he loves me not
He loves me, I'm getting tired of picking flowers with you
He loves me, he loves me not
He loves me, I'm getting tired of picking flowers with you
(Backgrounds: Oh oh, oh oh)
He loves me
He loves me not
He loves me
I'm getting tired of picking flowers with you
(Backgrounds: Oh oh, oh oh)
2ND VERSE:
What if this isn't love
What if I just walk away
And move on
Will you long for me
I never gave you enough time
To miss me like you'll never find
Another love
Like me
PRE-VERSE:
It's time I make you see
Why I can't let you treat
Me so unfairly
This is very scary
Got me confused, don't know what I'm gonna do
But I'm getting tired of picking flowers with you
CHORUS:
He loves me, he loves me not
He loves me. I'm getting tired of picking flowers with you
He loves me, he loves me not
He loves me, I'm getting tired of picking flowers with you
He loves me, he loves me not
He loves me, I'm getting tired of picking flowers with you
He loves me, he loves me not
He loves me, I'm getting tired of picking flowers with you
(Backgrounds: Oh oh, oh oh)
BRIDGE:
Did you know, did you know
That this love hurts me so
Oh so bad (Backgrounds: So bad, I got it bad)
I got it bad and I'm so mad
'Cause I can't get away from you
The way I feel you got me open like a fool
But I refuse to give up, don't wanna give up
Until I pick that last petal that shows
You love me so
CHORUS (2xs):
He loves me, he loves me not
He loves me. I'm getting tired of picking flowers with you
He loves me, he loves me not
He loves me, I'm getting tired of picking flowers with you
He loves me, he loves me not
He loves me, I'm getting tired of picking flowers with you
He loves me, he loves me not
He loves me, I'm getting tired of picking flowers with you
(Backgrounds: Oh oh, oh oh)
credits
from Urban Retro Life (Vol. 1),
released February 22, 2014
Lyrics, Vocals, and Vocal Arrangements: Lei Row.
Beat Production: Frank "The Tank" Silver, Brahim "Mercutio" Derkaoui, and Max Layn (Picking Flowers).
Other Vocal Arrangements: Jarred McDonald (Chorus).
Recording, Mixing, & Mastering: Frank "The Tank" Silver, John Luckenbaugh, and Beat Production, Lyrics, and Vocal Arrangements: Kevin "Gripp" Gripper.
Known for her unique melodic vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and chic vintage style: Lei Row brings an urban yet retro flavor and
soulful sound to music. As a singer-songwriter, Lei has written and vocally produced in different genres such as r&b/soul, hip-hop, and pop. Lei is also a Grammy Recording Academy Member and ASCAP Affiliated Singer/Songwriter. To read more about Lei, visit: www.LeiRow.com. ...more
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