TRUTHLiVE - Shoot Me Down (Prod. by Tha Bizness)

The first single "Shoot Me Down" from TRUTHLiVE's upcoming EP The Unlearning, paints a biography of the MCs life experience. TRUTHLiVE explains, "In all honesty, what sparked the idea for the song was the gunshot and respirator breathing sound effects already in the beat." The song's intense drumbeat and bass set the tone, while a piano line and soul clap give the track an extra pop. As the piano mimics the spoken pulse, TRUTHLiVE drives the song's theme home, rapping, "They wanna shoot me down, wanna kill all my dreams/ But I keep on breathing, keep on believing." As a self-proclaimed optimistic realist, TRUTHLiVE built on the sounds of Tha Bizness' powerful beat and produced an empowering theme song for the downtrodden.

"Shoot Me Down" is a response to the many doubters that independent artists face. "Being an indie artist on the 'underground' circuit is a struggle," says TRUTHLiVE. "I've come across countless non-believers and outright haters; those who don't think I have chosen a viable career. I have always remained steadfast in my conviction for Hip-Hop, rapping, and poetry." The Unlearning is the precursor to the forthcoming full-length album Patience (out on 4.20.2010) which is meant to give listeners a taste of his unique style and will be produced entirely by Jake One. The EP will feature production by Tha Bizness, The ARE, Vitamin D, J-Zone, and TRUTHLiVE himself. [Audible Treats]

Download: TRUTHLiVE - "Shoot Me Down" (Prod. by Tha Bizness)