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It is decidedly so

by Rich Jones & goldenbeets

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How you got it like that? It’s a mix of where I’m from And where I been at It’s a mix of where I’m from And where I been at It’s a mix of where I’m from In a temple of loneliness Waiting for something to shine on me A hand to pull me up Pull me out Beam me up baby I waited 3 decades + change To finally be ok w/ me Uh huh We can posture all we want Foster little cliques + cults That’s cute, you do that man I’ll see ya on picture day Matching sweaters or whatever I’m doing me A real jubilee Bring the trees And the chess set Check mate Best of three I did this everyday What’s the scheme? Revenge as religious practice Follow my lead Took me away from all the best things I’ll let that sting How you got it like that? It’s a mix of where I’m from And I where I been at It’s a mix of where I’m from And I where I been at It’s a mix of where I’m from Speaking of… Chicago woulda killed me If I never left it Crabs, traitors and truth evaders I’ll take the stairs Y’all can take the elevator So I’ll see every floor Maybe tell you later I got busy making paper When I looked up Look Ma No glaciers Oh what a caper If we could just find the dudes that did this Look into the mirror stupid We laugh Bury me w/ a bottle and your finest 1/2 And briskets for the witnesses Even in sadness, Want my loved 1s well fed In this time of madness Sodium happiness Sugar highs And boozy rushes Some days I feel like that dude Other days I’m The Dude Roach clips + White Russians You got it like that? Got it like that? It’s a mix of where I’m from And where I been at It’s a mix of where I’m from And where I been at It’s a mix of where I’m from How you got it like that? It’s a mix of where I’m from And where I been at It’s a mix of where I’m from And where I been at It’s a mix of where I’m from
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Slurricane 01:43
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The Sting 04:28

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Went out to Portland, OR early October 2022 and linked with the 1 and only goldenbeets following a blistering and bruising Summer in Chicago. When we weren't making music, we were eating and drinking our way around the city, linking up with some wonderful people and artists along the way. A collaboration that did much good for my soul and I believe the music reflects this! We hope you enjoy thoroughly.

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released February 17, 2023

Words unless otherwise noted by Rich Jones
Sounds by goldenbeets
Additional saxophone and flute by Eric Novak on "The Sting"
Mixed by goldenbeets + Rich Jones
Mastered by Killer Kane
Cover by Old Grape God b (@_._._._tron)

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Rich Jones Chicago, Illinois

Rich Jones is a prolific Chicago artist, community figure, and veteran of the cultural scene. Known for his versatile and evolving style, his latest album How do you sleep at night? finds him returning to his Hip Hop roots as he tackles class complacency, complicity under American authoritarianism and the value of human life vs. what’s profitable. ... more

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