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    "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:
Frustrated and elated
'Cause I know how far our love can go
But there's still me and him
Which ain't been much but emptiness, yes

So my happiness comes when I think of you baby
Nothing else even matters
And I can easily see my life with you
But need to make sure that you're ready for it

PRE-VERSE:
Ready for me if I drop the ball
I'll leave in a minute as soon as you call

For me with your heart
Like i'd do for you
But I need you to make yourself clear
So I know

CHORUS:
Don't know what to do, don't know what to do
I really want you so bad, you so bad
Don't know what to do, don't know what to do
This is making me so mad, I'm so bad

2ND VERSE:
Guess I should be content since I have someone at home
But it ain't the same when we're together alone
He don't know how to keep me smiling or interested
And oh that's a signal that I

I should be with you baby
'Cause nothing else even matters
To me and I want you to believe in me
Oh I'm so serious and I need you to be

PRE-VERSE:
Ready for me if I drop the ball
I'll leave in a minute as soon as you call

Baby please won't you hear me out on this one
Just trust me, 'cause I want you to be the one

CHORUS:
Don't know what to do, don't know what to do
I really want you so bad, you so bad
Don't know what to do, don't know what to do
This is making me so mad, I'm so bad

credits

from Urban Retro Life (Vol. 1), released February 22, 2014
Lyrics and Vocal Arrangements: Lei Row

Beat Production: Dogukan "Do" Gungor

Other lyrics and vocal arrangements: Samples lyrics and vocal arrangement from "When I Think Of You" by Janet Jackson.

Recording, Mixing, & Mastering: Kenneth "Marty McLaren" Onyeaka and John Luckenbaugh.

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Lei Row

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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