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i​.​m. myself

by Illy Maine

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keillakitten Illy's album takes you on a powerful joyride of hip hop, heart, and soul. With one listen, a pure human connection is made from artist to listener. i.m. myself, grants us a moment to feel and recognize the silver lining that comes from life's pain and hardships. As Illy places himself in front of the mirror, he allows us to do the same. All while most importantly, reminding us to stay true to ourselves through all the bulls**t. Favorite track: Dear Mama.
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1.
Be True 04:08
2.
Falling 04:40
3.
Circus 02:38
Chorus: I've been running (running) in this Circus... just Tryna make change I've been running running for the Surplus... but It ain't ever came I've been running running in my purpose... I guess that I'm still on the way I've been running running in this Circus... Don't it make you want to stay Verse: As a shorty I just wanted to grow up That may not sound too profound, in my city if you notice all the signs that they throw up-- You'd be like know what? Yeah you right Feeling I'm not the type, always stick to my vibe Watching way too much Disney had happiness out of sight But cable, was a luxury Made a discovery, Everything had a price and I knew my worth luckily Now uncovering the blinders on my life You from the D, then that's just by design Am I, in control or am I really not? These questions lead me to dances I answer right on the spot But I just see me on stage Say a couple words and the people are amazed Am I a beast? or the Ring Master? They clap for me, but he ain't really have to Hit 'em with the raw, made em, shimmy shimmy ya I'm ODB, heard they like it when I'm raw (I roar) But I been fighting all these lions and pushing past all these tigers Another day another hoop with the fire- But Sometimes I see it with another view Well I've been jumping but something tells me my actions leave me vulnerable I've been surrounded On the Podium, a little high up now but still grounded I'm In the middle of these lions, I'm a different breed, every breath is a triumph I'm a hunter always on my Panther trip, it's black love But word from my Ancestors, If y'all ain't heard but you really want that answer quick, Shit I'm ASAP FERG on my anthem tip! Chorus: I've been running (running) in this Circus... just Tryna make change I've been running running for the Surplus... but It ain't ever came I've been running running in my purpose... I guess that I'm still on the way I've been running running in this Circus... Don't it make you want to stay Bridge: We are running in this Circus, trying to reach the Surface Blast off, we can flourish Dig Deep, we'll unearth it We are running in this Circus, trying to reach the Surface Blast off, we can flourish Dig Deep, we'll unearth it We are... running
4.
Ruling Me 02:40
Written and Performed by Jared D. Milburn (Illy Maine) Beat prod. by free beats
5.
I Want You 02:27
I like her like a... x3 uh uh Verse: I like her like a Metaphor, she's hard to get I know you, heard it before but she's heaven sent and you been running through my mind All the dang time Feelings intertwined when I figured she was mine, She said wait, pause, feelings rather backwards- Had to question feelings, Cause see- she is an actor She presented maze, clue I had to master Magnetized my heart, I knew I could attract her Polarized blood and hugs I'm thinking of Feeling right like doves, at the beginning of the month No doubt we had to chill a bit, and she got frost bit Left my impression, kept her guessing eyes lit yea... it's like we're drinking and driving Know where we're going but we don't know where the lines is Driving slow likes fly and flicker, she said it's night time now Gotta get to my mister Chorus: I just want you to know... I want you So I keep it simple... I want you It ain't gotta be complicated... I want you So tell me won't you be my lady... I want you Verse: When I met you, I knew I'd be your next dude Maybe not your next guy, but I'd be your best guy I ain't gotta lie, I just leave that for my bedside Wanna do you right, so I keep you at my left side And That's why, with the fire that we make We see the same signs, so it's gotta be fate I got it all set, when we doing the date You compared to your ex but we couldn't relate Oh no! Something brand new, I'm breaking out your box Tryna Crash Bandicoot, Girl where you wanna go, said you know I got the coop If you rolling with the mans, know I keep Campbell's soup Yea I'm talking G double O D, GOOD Another smart brother, I was raised from the hood Got my mind upon the future, think I'm doing what I should If I ever made you happy, I'm just doing what I could... Chorus: I just want you to know... I want you So I keep it simple... I want you It ain't gotta be complicated... I want you So tell me won't you be my lady... I want you
6.
Sip of You 03:34
7.
Hit or Miss 04:19
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9.
Superstition 02:54
[Verse 1] Hold up, hold up Feeling like Maybe with a hint of lime Listen too much of that N.E.R.D Told me No One Ever Really Dies For real Fenty got me hypnotized Contour the mask need to fix my eyes Tell me who I ask for additional more Propositional points so I get some lives Y'all don't understand how I racked it up I done bled the bone, need a maxi cup Put it in my pen, let it act corrupt Seen a Phoenix rise, living adjective Vision Did you listen? Threw water in a well went fishin' I done cast my hope, started diggin' Pulled up the goat, Gods' chirren Kid going for broke, heat be needed for growth I ain't got the dough, but got clout with folks And I got the talent To say who you know And I'm from the D, we balls deep in post Let the beast explode Pull out game I release the hold Hit it with the quick fix, so at least she'll blow At least it's vogue Fashion don't police the dome 'Less I'm in my all black, That's a need to know Cross the x Living off consequence Confident settings anti optionless Melting pot, sauce leaves compliments On my world domination, need my condiments Problem is, there's only 7 continents Soon take over moon in a Martian whip Darken it, know I put my heart in it Brown it up, status quo arsonist [Chorus] I had to a make change They await the rain Just to step up to the stage Hear the music play Told 'em that it was mine Had 'em scream my name Illy throwin' up the sign, And they all wave I got some bag emojis flippin' on my timeline Okay okay (yeah) Superstition, Wonder have you seen me shinin' (You see me shinin'?) Okay okay [Verse 2] Let's get the honey that's the 3rd phase One two, My ***** Odd, told me hurry Star calling got the magic, list the survey Rabbit in the hat Hair block the ears Maine everything Hold up, hold up Y'all make me wanna throw up Just telling the truth, figured you slow up But the realer you showed up No luck Hardly get no love, Probably need 4 hugs But you missed the train, On my novocain In wondaland, rock that Django Jane Cheshire cat when I remember things Mad hatter, gave me time to think Tip the cap, let the 3rd eye blink Ain't see the scope, But I heard ya aim That's a shame, Lose touch with 'em It's like they wipe and don't wash their hands They back to front, yea they acting up Really too grown for these accidents [Bridge] Let me go see, I've been around Feet to the ground I'm gonna be destiny bound Buff up my noun Another new sea, 'nother new world One piece, I'm Oda Tidbits from me, lipids from all We taken over [Chorus] I had to a make change, They await the rain Just to step up to the stage, Hear the music play Told 'em that it was mine had 'em scream my name Illy throwin' up the sign And they all wave I got some bag emojis flippin' on my timeline (yeah, yeah) Okay okay (yeah) Superstition Wonder have you seen me shinin' (yeah, yeah, yeah) I got some bag emojis flippin' on my timeline (yeah, yeah, yeah) Okay okay Superstition, Wonder have you seen me shinin' (Whoa, yeah)
10.
Comfortable 03:33
11.
Dear Mama 04:10
12.
Ventilate 04:17

about

This album has been a long time coming. It's an audio collection of many stories throughout my journey of self discovery. I've fallen, I've gotten up, Crawled at times and then flown. It's a work of true progression. And whether you're new to the illy-verse or already part of the family. I welcome you and present the most controversial gift I can bestow... myself. Love me or more, I embrace the most of being undeniably who i.m.

Special thanks to my family, friends and supporters that have all uplifted me along the way. This album is very personal to me and I hope to share with you my joys and pains, so that we may experience a piece of life together. Then some joints are just for making use of some cheeks lol smiles, that is... the rest is your interpretation.

Much Love,
illy

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released September 20, 2019

Producers:
UrBan Nerd Beats (Hit or miss, Be true, Rounds in a loop, Ventilate)
MagiCXbeats (Dear Mama)
RO$$ (Comfortable)
free beats (Ruling me)
pokketchange (Superstition)

Bonus*
J Dilla (Circus, Sip of you, S&M)

Flying Lotus (Falling)

Jacob Joseph
(I want you)

loop instrumental of "didn't cha know" by Erykah Badu from "mama's gun" (Fly the Coup)

Engineers:
pokketchange (Circus, Superstition)
tgiFlamez (Falling, I want you, Sip of you, S&M)
Ben Lauren (Fly the Coup)
Illy Maine

Album cover:
Illy Maine

Written and Performed by:
Jared D. Milburn (Illy Maine)

Special Thanks to this set of people, who inspired and encouraged the album in many ways, and keep me sane along the way. All love

Jon D. Milburn Sr.
Jon D. Milburn II
Porsche Parham
Keiarra Menefee
Melvin T. White II
Cheyenne Monday
Pete Johnston
Ton'nise Frazier

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Illy Maine Detroit, Michigan

I was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. Although I'm from the East side, I've lived on both sides of the city. I have always been surrounded by music, the city itself breathes creativity and art, throughout all the struggle--I consider myself destined to be an artist. Here are the things I've learned on the way. Listen to my perspective a cat from humble beginnings and vibe.

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