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Race Against Time (feat. Napoleon Da Legend) (Single)

by Amerigo Gazaway & Cavendish Archive
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[Amerigo Gazaway: Verse 1] As I take a deep breath, and try to relax I find a moment to reflect on the life that I’ve had I wouldn’t take none of it back, the good or the bad ‘Cause everything I’ve been through made me who I am And we should celebrate, the small victories often The lessons that we’ve learned, everything that we’ve accomplished All the fallen soldiers lost in the combat zone Their spirit still lives with us even though they’ve gone back home The road to riches it gets bumpy but keep staying the course Every once in a while might have to take a detour ‘Cause ain’t no shortcuts to success, but I’m trying my best Both my parents still in debt and no retirement yet My momma always told me that you gotta work for your dreams Protect you mental health, Take care of all your personal needs But when you’re done, put your gloves on, get back in the ring Because you know it isn’t over ‘til the fat lady sings [Amerigo Gazaway: Hook] ‘Cause when the going gets tough and life’s wearing you down And it feels like there’s not love anywhere to be found Just remember that there’s a light, at the end of the tunnel Gotta get back up and fight, don’t give in to the struggle And when the waters get rough, and the tide gets high And it feels like you’re stuck, in a race against time Just remember to keep your head up, and do what you can Adapt to every circumstance and follow through with you plan [Napoleon Da Legend: Verse 2] Stress gets heavy on the shoulders I’ve learned to live with regrets, you don’t get to do it over  Shrugging off a boulder is tough, life ain’t a bluff Was doing the most, when I thought I wasn’t enough  The pressure crushes, anxiety mixed with adrenaline rushes  The game always catches up to even the cleverest brothers  Lately I’m feeling like, every crevice of my brain’s cluttered  Too close to the sun dehydrated they kept the rain from us  It’s a chain reaction going down flames as you plummet Now I’m trained, I can catch it I can feel it in my stomach  Achilles heel exposed, I had to close the gap Cause when the walls is closing in it’s easy to overreact  And that’s a sober fact, sadness and joy can overlap Sometimes you got to slow up for the victory lap Quickly adapt, switched my lane up and I dash  I survived thru the hell, and I grew up in a flash  [Amerigo Gazaway: Hook] ‘Cause when the going gets tough and life’s wearing you down And it feels like there’s not love anywhere to be found Just remember that there’s a light, at the end of the tunnel Gotta get back up and fight, don’t give in to the struggle And when the waters het rough, and the tide gets high And it feels like you’re stuck, in a race against time Just remember to keep your head up, and do what you can Adapt to every circumstance and follow through with you plan
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[Amerigo Gazaway: Verse 1] As I take a deep breath, and try to relax I find a moment to reflect on the life that I’ve had I wouldn’t take none of it back, the good or the bad ‘Cause everything I’ve been through made me who I am And we should celebrate, the small victories often The lessons that we’ve learned, everything that we’ve accomplished All the fallen soldiers lost in the combat zone Their spirit still lives with us even though they’ve gone back home The road to riches it gets bumpy but keep staying the course Every once in a while might have to take a detour ‘Cause ain’t no shortcuts to success, but I’m trying my best Both my parents still in debt and no retirement yet My momma always told me that you gotta work for your dreams Protect you mental health, Take care of all your personal needs But when you’re done, put your gloves on, get back in the ring Because you know it isn’t over ‘til the fat lady sings [Amerigo Gazaway: Hook] ‘Cause when the going gets tough and life’s wearing you down And it feels like there’s not love anywhere to be found Just remember that there’s a light, at the end of the tunnel Gotta get back up and fight, don’t give in to the struggle And when the waters het rough, and the tide gets high And it feels like you’re stuck, in a race against time Just remember to keep your head up, and do what you can Adapt to every circumstance and follow through with you plan [Napoleon Da Legend: Verse 2] Stress gets heavy on the shoulders I’ve learned to live with regrets, you don’t get to do it over  Shrugging off a boulder is tough, life ain’t a bluff Was doing the most, when I thought I wasn’t enough  The pressure crushes, anxiety mixed with adrenaline rushes  The game always catches up to even the cleverest brothers  Lately I’m feeling like, every crevice of my brain’s cluttered  Too close to the sun dehydrated they kept the rain from us  It’s a chain reaction going down flames as you plummet Now I’m trained, I can catch it I can feel it in my stomach  Achilles heel exposed, I had to close the gap Cause when the walls is closing in it’s easy to overreact  And that’s a sober fact, sadness and joy can overlap Sometimes you got to slow up for the victory lap Quickly adapt, switched my lane up and I dash  I survived thru the hell, and I grew up in a flash  [Amerigo Gazaway: Hook] ‘Cause when the going gets tough and life’s wearing you down And it feels like there’s not love anywhere to be found Just remember that there’s a light, at the end of the tunnel Gotta get back up and fight, don’t give in to the struggle And when the waters het rough, and the tide gets high And it feels like you’re stuck, in a race against time Just remember to keep your head up, and do what you can Adapt to every circumstance and follow through with you plan

about

Cavendish Archive and Soul Mates Records proudly present ‘Cavendish Reimagined: Amerigo Gazaway Edition’ - a sun-soaked, soulful collection of golden age hip-hop sampled entirely from '60s and '70s records from the Boosey & Hawkes and Cavendish Music archive. Produced and performed by Amerigo Gazaway of Soul Mates Records, with additional rap performances from a range of lyricists including Napoleon Da Legend, Dillon and Awon.

Listen to the single 'Race Against Time (feat. Napoleon Da Legend)', pre-order the digital/CD and stay tuned for the full album dropping 6/7/24:
amerigo.bandcamp.com/album/cavendish-archive-reimagined-amerigo-gazaway-edition

“As a record collector and hip-hop producer, I’ve always had a special affinity for library and production music from the ‘60’s and ‘70’s (especially the Boosey & Hawkes collection, which many of us DJs and sample hunters have become familiar with on our digging expeditions). While most library records are originally made with the intention of being used in film soundtracks, commercials and TV, they have also become an endless source of inspiration and sample material for some of hip-hop’s greatest producers and crate diggers.

Library music holds a special place in my heart, because I believe it often possesses a certain level of artistic freedom, musicianship, and an experimental quality rarely found in other more traditional forms of music. These were players and artists who were not attempting to make pop radio ‘hits’ - instead they were trying to enhance the overall emotional and narrative elements of the stories being told on-screen.

So when Cavendish Music reached out to me to see if I wanted to delve into their infinitely vast catalog, it was like a producer’s ‘dream come true’ and an offer I couldn’t refuse. To make things a little more interesting, I challenged myself to write original rap lyrics for each track and enlisted a handful of my favorite emcees and collaborators to join me for the ride. I hope you enjoy the results!”

- Amerigo Gazaway

All tracks (including instrumental versions) available for sync/licensing via Cavendish Music: search.cavendishmusic.com/track/CAVA0048

credits

released August 2, 2024

Lyrics written and performed by Amerigo Gazaway & Napoleon Da Legend
Produced by Amerigo Gazaway
Samples AD LIB NO. 2 composed by Dennis Farnon from CAVA0001
Mixed by Amerigo Gazaway & ThisisART
Cavendish Archive & Soul Mates Records 2024

Track Information:
Composers:Amerigo Gazaway, Karim Bourhane, Dennis Farnon
Tempo: Medium, 80 bpm
Featured instruments: Trumpet, Fender-Rhodes Piano, Brass, Saxophone, Drums, Woodwinds, Vocal/Voices
Sound: Electronic & natural sound
Version: Main Versions
Duration: 3:09 min

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Amerigo Gazaway Zagreb, Croatia

Amerigo Gazaway’s cleverly executed hip-hop remix projects gives audiences a familiar, yet fresh and distinct way to experience their favorite songs.

Honing his DJ skills through tours of Europe, Brazil, and throughout the U.S., Amerigo Gazaway’s dancefloor driving DJ sets seamlessly blend classic breakbeats, remixes, and mashups of Funk, Soul, Disco, Hip-Hop, Afrobeat, and more.
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