Word from BC:
The day we found out my Lolo had lung cancer I came home from the hospital, put this beat on repeat, and wrote my verses and the hook for this track. The main feelings at that moment were sadness and anger but I was also very optimistic. Knowing my grandma passed from cancer before I ever had a chance to meet her made this even more difficult. However, I knew despite the circumstances, my grandpa wanted all of us to think positively and be strong.
The idea for the hook is that rain and sunlight are symbolic; interpret them however you’d like. Lolo passed away 3 days after this was written :’-( My family and I have experienced the different emotions following a loss. It’s been 6 months, I’m better now.
I wanted this to sound as natural as possible so I waited until the rain started pouring again to record. Special thanks to Jarell Perry for helping me deliver the message and Nefarious! for producing such an emotional beat. This track means more to me than anything I’ve ever recorded, that’s why I wanted to share it with you. This is more than music…
RIP Lolo. Thanks for 21 years of guidance and I will make you proud.
The mood and emotion that emanates from this track truly makes me feel nostalgic and think about all the trials and tribulations that life throws at each individual in this world. However, it’s these trials that molds us into the people that we’re proud to be today. I’ll be keeping you and your fam in my prayers, peace.
Thanks, I really appreciate that. I actually wrote a song called “Trials and Tribulations” that relate to my life. You can peep it at the link if you’d like. Thanks again.
http://bcla09.bandcamp.com/track/trials-and-tribulations