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Texas based rapper Troy Remedy knows that the world looks to be in more and more disarray these days, and it’s important to get back to basics in your faith and showing love for your fellow man or woman.
He has released the track “Faith in God,” which has an old school vibe and a message that hopefully can combat some of the divisiveness amongst each other and within ourselves .
“The message is really simple,” he said. “You have to have faith in God. During these tumultuous times we’re bickering, angry, and it has shown our own vitriol towards one another. I had to take a step back because I was falling into all that madness and getting swept up in its grasp. Differences amongst ourselves is what made us unique but now it seems we can't see past the anger. I’m not gonna argue with how you think or feel. It’s us not messing with each other that hurts the most. We should be able to deal with each other like we used to for so many years prior.”
“It feels like I’m losing my mind
Taking losses time after time
I’ve been walking down a road that is far too hard
But I know I gotta keep my faith in God.”
Troy said that this track is essentially a confessional.
“I know I’m not a saint,” he said. “I’m a sinner for sure, but I’ve gotta get right too.”
“Feels like I’m chasing after ghosts
While we’re at each other’s throats
Remember days when we all cling to hope
Clinging just to cope”
The track has an inspirational feel, with Troy Remedy singing “The universe and the value of life is paramount.”
Troy Remedy is originally from West Texas, growing up in cities like Dallas and Houston. He has always been a bit of an underdog, and music has been a remedy for pain and an outlet that has saved him. He loves the golden era of hip-hop and soul music, while incorporating his own flow and ideas.
He got into music and hit the ground running with it, but sometimes he admitted it could be an uphill battle. He said every project is getting stronger and better, as he harnesses his craft and tightening up his skills.
“I make my music based on life experiences,” he said. “Definitely the hurdles and the ups and downs. You see certain signs and it feels like God speaking to you in certain ways. That’s where you’ve got to pay attention.”
Troy started off his music career by making beats, and he continues to do so to this day. He also works with producer Dreamlife Beats, who made the beat for “Faith in God.”
“Every project is different,” he said. “It’s instinctual if anything. Whatever you are going through in life, you plug in play. Sometimes a beat can just be perfect.”
“Faith in God” was one of those scenarios, with Troy called the beat “gorgeous, smooth and with a blues feel to it.”
“It feels like you’re in an old school, Memphis, Tennessee type joint,” Troy said. “You hear that and you’re like, ‘Oh man!’ It takes you back to the old days and old tunes, and the feeling of that blues vibe. Personally this was me going through things and having faith in God. You can start questioning yourself and the world around you, but you just have to have that faith.”
The track was written just a few months ago and he said it is one of those situations where this just flowed out of him. Sometimes as track will take him two minutes to write, but other situations will be a months long process.
“Faith in God” is part of an upcoming album called My Own Worst Enemy, which is still in the works with a release date to be determined. This album is about seeing how far he can push himself as an artist, and getting out of his comfort zone with certain beats. It is also about reflecting on himself and the world around him. Next on his list is the track “Unity,” which should be out in about a month.
“Unity is going to be dope,” he said. “It’s got church organs and just a really dope song. I just finished producing this and it’s my baby.”
Troy Remedy is a rapper who gives it 100% with plenty of heart and soul. Every. Single. Time.
“Every time I drop a project, it’s gonna be hot,” he said. “There’s gonna be some heat. I can guarantee that. It’ll have quality lyrics, good beats and all the essentials to hip-hop.”
Be sure to check out “Faith in God” and keep up with the work of Troy Remedy on all platforms.
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Emerging artist TIMEDWIN is making waves in the music industry with his latest single, "Break the Dawn." More than just a catchy tune, the song is a rallying cry for change—and it was made possible through the use of AI technology. The track combines AI-generated music with original lyrics and is intended as an anthem for a new era in American politics, supporting the presidential campaign of Vice President Kamala Harris.
A Virginia native with deep Southern roots, TIMEDWIN draws inspiration from the potential of seeing the first woman elected as president of the United States. “Break the Dawn” reflects his country roots, but was inspired by a dance hit; he hopes his song also inspires a merger of urban and rural, liberal and conservative. He says, “The title of my song was inspired by Michelle Williams’ 2008 hit, ‘We Break the Dawn.’ Her dance track felt like the perfect vibe for the Harris campaign, and I hope to introduce the same energetic optimism to new audiences through an evolution in lyrics and genre.”
"Break the Dawn" is intentionally brief, making it ideal for social media sharing on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. But beyond its viral potential, the track is a unique fusion of traditional country music with modern influences. In this way, TIMEDWIN hopes to speak directly to conservative Southern audiences. TIMEDWIN, who identifies as queer, sees this as an opportunity to bridge cultural divides, using music to connect with listeners who might not typically engage with progressive politics. “I wanted to create something that spoke to people in a familiar language, a familiar type of music that makes sense to them,” he says.
Indeed, the tune features the hallmarks of the country-pop genre. It begins with a familiar-sounding male vocal in an auto-tuned southern drawl, while an acoustic-tinged rhythm track provides a laid-back country feel. The lyrics evoke a rural morning, the sun peeking through the pine trees while coffee and bacon warm you. The scene appropriately set, the political message is revealed in support of Kamala Harris, whom TIMEDWIN refers to as “Mamala,” envisioning the would-be president as a mother figure for America.
Let’s go, America
The day’s ahead
Dreaming big with every step we tread
Mamala’s here to get you ready for the day
Love wrapped in every word she’ll say
It is these lyrics that TIMEDWIN believes can make a difference in the 2024 presidential race. "Break the Dawn" is part of an album titled Mamala, a labor of love and belief, with TIMEDWIN personally funding the production, AI tools, and PR efforts. His goal isn’t just to create music for entertainment but to support a political movement he deeply believes in. “I could have just donated some money to her campaign, but I thought that creating an album that went viral and supported her would be a better contribution,” TIMEDWIN says.
The single’s release comes at a crucial time, as the U.S. presidential election approaches this November. TIMEDWIN hopes that "Break the Dawn" will resonate with listeners and perhaps even reach Vice President Harris herself. “If she actually heard it, that would be the end goal,” he says.
While TIMEDWIN’s music is made possible by the advent of AI tools, the artist’s musical journey is rooted in a family tradition. His grandfather was a naval musician in World War II and later a band teacher, while his father composed music for theme parks. However, TIMEDWIN’s path took a modern twist. For the past decade, he worked as a copywriter, honing his skills in crafting engaging, catchy content. He has now brought those skills to the music industry, writing lyrics and using AI to generate melodies. “Without AI, I wouldn’t be publishing this at all,” TIMEDWIN explains. “I’m not out there singing at clubs, but now I can create music that has the potential to make an impact.”
With a unique blend of AI music technology, political lyrics, and activism, TIMEDWIN is not just breaking the dawn—he’s breaking new ground, offering a fresh, innovative approach to how music can be used to influence and inspire.
Listen to “Break the Dawn” on Spotify now
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