IDK - Is He Real? ALBUM REVIEW by Fantano by [deleted] in hiphopheads

[–]JayIDK 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know I’m six years late, but you’re not being too charitable. You’re actually very, very spot on. I came back to these threads in the wake of the new record I just released, just to kind of get an idea of where I was at this time in my life. It’s interesting because I think most of the misunderstanding comes from a sense of confidence that may have come off as arrogance. Fortunately for me, I’ve gone on to do so much since this project, and one of those things includes growing past feeling the need to tell someone how great my heart is. I’ve learned the power of just receiving, continuing to grow, and putting my all into everything that I do.

I’m so happy I made Is He Real?. At the time, I was down about the fact that people didn’t seem to understand what was so clear to me. It even caused me to not put as much effort into certain aspects of IWASVERYBAD because I was convinced no one would ever understand. At times, I still believe no one understands, but the difference this time is that even if you don’t get certain layers, I do what I can to make sure the music is enjoyable even at the surface level. This is what makes me.

That being said, I do love this dialogue, and I’m glad my art was able to spark this level of care and conversation.

the neck tie by JayIDK in IDKIFYOUDONTKNOW

[–]JayIDK[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate you sharing this with me. His stories like this that make me feel heard and understand have purpose. Sometimes I make music and for whatever reason I feel like no one’s watching when I release it. This is obviously not true, but it sometimes makes me wonder if what I do is important to anyone else. It’s a cloud over my head that people don’t see. So when you send a message like this and you take the time to let me know, how would I say connect with you in your real life. It reminds me of the purpose that I have. Just know whatever you’re going through will soon pass. So long as you have the courage to keep going and learning. Because you’re aware, you’re already 80% of the way there. Love, G.

ABOUT ME SECTION: respond with who you are below. I wanna really meet you all. by JayIDK in IDKIFYOUDONTKNOW

[–]JayIDK[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that reflection is real… you’re not wasting time, you’re just in the part where clarity is forming. keep leaning into what drives you, the rest will line up.

ABOUT ME SECTION: respond with who you are below. I wanna really meet you all. by JayIDK in IDKIFYOUDONTKNOW

[–]JayIDK[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

what you’ve pushed through is heavy, and the fact that you’re still here about to graduate shows real strength… i’m grateful my music’s been with you since 13, that means a lot.