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Sea of the obscene

3/30/2024

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Some Spicy minimalist Rap music with deep cryptic lyrics

Cody Gene - Sea of the Obscene

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Dark and Energetic Hip Hop  over Smooth Jazz beat exploring deep mysterious themes.
 Journey into the depths of the mind as Cody Gene's blending elements of his first (and could be only) exploration into hip hop with minimalist jazz undertones. This journey into the dark corners of the mind is bittersweet and dark, yet energetically appealing, drawing listeners into a cryptic narrative describing quirky characters and symbolic references.

Gene's lyricism is introspective and provocative, with themes of disillusionment and disconnection from reality drawn from his experiences navigating the online world. He paints vivid imagery of chaos and havok, juxtaposed with clarity, reflection, and a sense of true purpose.

The hypnotic groove of the track adds to its serious but weird vibes, Gene draws a strong influence from some lesser-known pioneers in the genre from artists like Buck 65, where the lyricism tells more of a cryptic story than the usual themes from traditional subject-matter in this genre.

"To me, This song is telling a story in such a way that allow the listener to create an image in-the-mind while connect the dots in their own way to decipher it's meaning. It might hit you differently than it hit me when i wrote it and that's okay.."  Gene's delivery is confident and commanding, pulling listeners into the narrative as he navigates the labyrinth of themes in this tune.

Overall, "Sea of the Obscene" is a mesmerizing blend of genres and moods, showcasing Gene's unique style and storytelling prowess. It's a track that demands repeated listens, each time revealing new layers of depth and meaning.

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Balancing Productivity & Creativity

3/3/2024

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In the world of creativity, limitations aren't roadblocks but stepping stones to innovation. As an artist, entrepreneur, or creative navigating this balance between productivity and creativity, it's crucial to embrace constraints and wield them as tools for greatness. It's a frame-of-mind as much as it is hard work.
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Unleashing Creativity in Problem Solving

"I do not allow limitations to hold me back," describes the mindset of resilience and resourcefulness. Viewing problems as puzzles rather than barriers allows one to seek-to find solutions and think outside the box. This can transform challenges into creative opportunities and with the right mindset, even the hard parts can be fun. Collaboration is one example of a potent force that can turn a song-write with limited scope into something extraordiary through shared skills and ideas. these kinds of projects allow for a more expansive creative process, if you can find the right people to work with... 
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DIY Creativity on a Budget

Constraints often come in the form of budgetary limitations but these limitations can be viewed as clallenges to birth new ways of being creative. In other words "think outside the box". It's a bit counterintuitive if you've never been exposed to this angle of approach to problem-solving, but as I might say, "You can DIY without breaking the bank, if you can find a creative solution." Resourcefulness is one key to achieving grand visions within financial boundaries and reaching project completion, another key is the making of wise and responsible decisions.
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Precision in Vision and Decision-Making

A well-defined artistic vision is the compass guiding every decision. When goals are aligned with a project's scope, it serve as a framework for decision-making. Effective decisions are born from clarity, focus, and the deliberate elimination of distractions, both internal and external. Choices made from vision and forethought can reduce decision-fatigue (yes this is a real thing) leaving more energy to focus on the fun parts.
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The Art of Focused Goal Setting

"How might setting goals that are realistic to the situation affect the outcome of a project?" asks the experienced creative. Specific, flexible goals acknowledge limitations ensure adaptability. You've heard S.M.A.R.T right? to reiterate from before, the importance of simplicity, clarity of focus, and the deliberate elimination of the consumption of nonsense greatly contribute to effective decision-making, meaning you can do more and accomplish more.
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Navigating Constraints and Expanding Creativity

Constraints, whether artistic or otherwise, are like a fence around the creative scope of a project. Not always insurmountable, but nevertheless a factor in project-development. Acknowledging potential constraints as-early-as-possible will allow you to make decisions with awareness, consciously, ensuring feasibility and effectiveness are in-line with your plan of action. Think outside the box, break routines, and embrace fresh perspectives. these are your tools to navigate constraints and fuel your creativity.
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Craftsmanship: Meticulous or Experimental?

Craftsmanship, a pivotal aspect, varies among artists. Some approach their work with meticulous attention, valuing each decision's quality. Others adopt a more experimental approach, throwing ideas at the wall to see what sticks. "It depends," as the producer often says. There is no Right answer
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Reflect, Refine, Take Action

The iterative process, akin to trial-and-error, demands reflection and feedback. Purposeful experimentation, when driven by specific goals, refines choices based on the insights gained. To relate back to what i said about goals, this adaptive practice describes what are known as Flex-goals. While planning can matter, the importance of taking action cannot be overstated; experimentation is a journey of hits and misses. It's also one of the funnest parts of being a creative.
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Dynamic Harmony

When seeking a balance of productivity and creativity, constraints serve a purpose, they are not adversaries. Your frame-of-mind is the only difference. This perspective opens the doors to innovative solutions that allow one to think outside the box while being confined to a limited scope. Embrace the limitations, refine your focus, experiment purposefully, and let the pursuit of good craftsmanship guide decisions that are considered in-advance of the project where possible. If the unexpected does occur (which it can and it will), remain flexible and keep going. Both productivity and creativity are equally important keys to unlocking artistic excellence.  You're doing great, keep going!
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