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Johnny

by John Roseboro

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1.
Is it my bloodline Is it my last name What'd my father do Some things never change Is it my bloodline Is it my last name What'd my father do Some things never change
2.
How To Pray 02:57
Search my heart and know my ways If there's anything impure take it away Ouu, here comes the pain... How many times have you saved my life And put the sunshine in my day I've seen so many many good things But I still don't know how to pray My mind has a mind of its own You already know... The ultimate test of my faith A testament to what I believe I've done so many many bad things But I still don't know how to pray Feet on the ground Hands open Heart open The Heavens are open Search my heart and know my ways If there's anything impure take it away Search my heart and know my ways If there's anything impure take it away Ouu, here comes the pain... Doesn't need to be a three mile jam Just want you to know who I am Don't worry too much what to say Just don't say you don't know how to pray
3.
The Empress 01:58
A gun made out've her finger and thumb She said"Stick your hands up, give me all your loving" I couldn't resist that smile, those hips I was bewitched by the empress To give my all, to spend my life To call you honey, sugar, wife My love, my love, my love, my love I guess I wasn't man enough I didn't know it'd end like this I was bewitched by the empress I played the fool, then played it off My love, my love, my love, my love Mr. Cool til you lost it all My love, my love, my lover love me
4.
Chicken 02:21
Maybe I'm just a slut, just a fool Tryna justify, breakin all the rules I cannot run away from mistakes Baby, I chickened out but who's chicken now You've got a choice in this And I'm chicken shit. Look, I was wrong... Maybe I'm just a simp, an idiot Falling in love again and again and again and again Maybe I'm made for this, get used to pain I guess Heard from a friend of a friend of a friend I was a "Chicken, Topo Chico sippin' 5' 6" Brunette Loving Sonovabitch" Was he wrong? Running around like a headless chicken Baby hold my hand cos the world is spinning Faster and faster in the wrong direction I was too cocky. I was too Johnny, but I'm trying now and I'm crying out...
5.
The Banquet 02:26
You don't have to live in fear anymore. Seen a lot of pain Whole world insane Maybe I'm the man Teach you love again Give some give some (LOVING) Give some, give some (LOVING) Baby, you are the one I'm loving you you you you you you You don't have to live in fear anymore. No lick of guilt No bit of shame No sting of death In Jesus name Give some give some (LOVING) Give some, give some (LOVING) Baby, you are the one I'm loving you you you you you you You don't have to live in fear anymore.
6.
I Took The L 02:54
I love the Q cos I love the view of Manhattan Bridge I'ma be rich I'ma have money too I took the L To Bedford Avenue Saw Maddie Cunningham That could be me and you I'ma be rich I'ma have money too I took the M To Marcy Avenue Mans made a couple bands I spend it all on you I took the G To Hoyt-Schermerhorn And now my phone just died But I know my way back home I'ma be rich I'ma have money too I ride my bikey Down Ocean Avenue We live in Flatbush Feeling established My Daddy rich My mom's good lookin' too
7.
Topo Chico 02:15
I peeled the label off a Topo Chico I turned it in for a couple nickels Gave the money to a girl's charity I seen the vision started chasing my dreams At what cost cost cost Is you lost lost lost Now you dancing baby I see you dancing for a dollar So went on the pilgrimage to New York City I started drinking let my hair do it's thing Made some money, met the girl of my dreams I started winning, but I'm new to the team What's the cost cost cost Is you lost lost lost Now you dancing baby I see you dancing for a dollar What's the cost cost cost Is you lost lost are you lost Now you dancing baby I see you dancing for a dollar I started tapping on a Topo Chico Sold this song for a couple nickels Built the Kingdom and became the Queen Beyond the grave I was investing What's the cost cost cost Is you lost lost lost Now you dancing baby I see you-- What's the cost cost cost Is you lost lost are you lost Now you dancing baby I see you dancing for a dollar
8.
Freak 02:43
I bring the za You bring the wine The night is ours And now you're mine O, what the freak, Johnny Ah, you're a freak, like me Call me zaddy Cos you're a freak like me Feeling a feeling O no, not again Guess boys and girls Can't just be friends O, what the freak, Johnny Ah, you're a freak, like me Aw to call me... Cos you're a freak-- could be Always knew you was a freak, baby Always was a freak like me Call me daddy Cos you're a freak like me Know what I want And you got it all Three little words And now it's on O, what the freak, Johnny Ah, you're a freak, like me Aw, what the freak, baby Always knew it Just way you do it to me You were a Ffff
9.
Coke 01:30
I told a joke and you totally snorted You are the cocaine in my cocacola I call it pop and you call it soda You are the cocaine in my cocacolala Loving me, love you, ooo baby now, taste and see Just call me Jack cos you are my coca bae You are the rum in my cocacola I call it crack and you call it cocaine You are the rum in my cocacolala Loving me, loving you, ooo taste and see Loving you, loving me, ooo taste and see
10.
Gethsemane 02:53
I cursed the day. I rued the night I'm blessed as hell, but sometimes I forget, so I come here to Still my heart and mind They throw stones; I skip them Their hero turned villain See what I've become and See what I'm becoming Here comes the crown of thorns God, it's always something I cursed the day; I rued the night I'm blessed as hell, but sometimes I forgot so I come here to Still my heart and mind Steal my heart, I'll make you a mother If I die, know that I love ya Sweating blood now They're coming On my own Wow, it's always something I cursed the day; I rued the night I'm blessed as hell, but sometimes I forget I forget I forget I forget I cursed the day. I rued the night I'm blessed as hell, but sometimes I forget, so I come here to Still my heart and mind
11.
Hahaha 03:52
O God, you're so funny I'm crying Laughing I'm dying Hahaha
12.
Fallin', dreamin', talkin' in your sleep I know you want to cry all night Plottin', schemin', finding Reason to defend all of your violent nights Promise me you will see Don't you grow up in a hurry, your mom'll be worried, aw It was all part of the story, even the scary nights Thank you for all of the glory, you will be remembered, aw Thank you to all of the heroes of the night They gotta repaint the colors, the lie is wearin' off Reality is upon us, colors drippin' off Colors drippin' off Drink out you're own well Give up you're own wealth These players is playing themselves It's painful but I'm praying for You and your girl in advance I'm in New York securing the bag Scoop you as soon as the money come in Wild your momma just couldn't commit Love is the only thing that make you rich But Sisyphus is pissed I guess I'll make the most of it Let's not pretend Simping was the first sin Remember what your great great great great great great great grandad did Never too late to forgive But the time is lost You count the cost You count the blessings The power of God I did confession Didn't do this for clout I did it for heaven Did it for you Now finish your breakfast I'm leaving tomorrow to finish the album Twenty-four hours to finish the verse Be back when I blow up, take you on tour Back on your birthday, whatever comes first Shoutout to Twana, whatever it's worth Ninety-nine problems and none of them girls Heavenly Father, I was a problem Tell them I'm sorry, but which one is worse A broken home or a broken heart or a broke boy in New York Drink out you're own well Give up you're own wealth These players is playing themselves It's painful but I'm praying for You and your girl in advance Fallin', dreamin', talkin' in your sleep I know you want to cry all night, all night Plottin', schemin', finding Reason to defend all of your violent nights Promise me you will see Don't you grow up in a hurry, your mom'll be worried, aw It was all part of the story, even the scary nights Thank you for all of the glory, you will be remembered, aw Thank you to all of the heroes of the night They gotta repaint the colors, the lie is wearin' off Reality is upon us, colors drippin' off Colors drippin' off

about

At the end of 2021, John Roseboro had no home, no car, no family, and zero dollars zero cents in the bank. After a bad relationship and an even worse break up, he moved to New York City because “here you only need chutzpah.”

At the same time, John would release a successful debut, drawing attention from fellow artists, labels, and the internet, allowing him to tour across the US and Europe. Still, seeking stability, Roseboro averaged a song a month, a sonic diary exploring his relationships with God and women.

“Johnny” is that diary. The lush post-bossa instrumentation and effortless poetry cover universal themes showing a range of expertise and execution. Dancing and crying at the same time; hurting and healing at the same time.

The Haitian-American, Brooklyn based, singer-songwriter and visual artist has been making a name for himself in the indie scene, redefining and innovating the genre up and down the coasts. Building off of the likes of Gilberto and Jobim, Roseboro’s post-bossa style carries other similarities to the greats in that his music focuses on personal and social justice, undertaking major concepts such as human rights, love, and religion. Being described as "probably the music that will heal the world... impossible to be indifferent, in voice and soul.”

John cites his upbringing, particularly his living with the Amish and years as a mortician, as informing his playing and perspective. The new artist has received praise from indie giants Field Medic, Thee Sacred Souls, Men I Trust, and Barrie drawing comparisons to King Krule, Steve Lacy, Elliot Smith, and Seu Jorge.

"Johnny" shows an artist determined to move culture forward with no end in sight.

credits

released April 5, 2023

Johnny (2023)

All songs written, produced, performed by John Roseboro

Drums/Percussion by Hunter Lewis (1,2,3,4,6,10)
Fretless Bass by Michael Barnes (2,3,4,6,7,10)
Vocals by Lizzy and the Palm (1,5,12)
Bass by Lizzy and the Palm (2)
Saxophone by Daniel Robinson (1,7,11)
Flugelhorn by IZ Burns (3)
Drums by Isac Jamba (7)
Bass by Bradford by Krieger (8)
Rhodes by Bill Waters (8)
Drums by Ian Dwy (8)
Trumpet by Madeline Ertel (5)
Saxophone by Chris Panameno (5)

Choir: Lizzy and the Palm, Daniel Robinson, Dan and Pez, Naomi and her friends, Melissa, Cash O'Brien, Jianna Herald, Dor, Pnina, Tom, Henry Hughes, Willy Menji, Laura, Isaiah, Barry, Josie Klein, Samad, Bekah Khifer, Betsaida, Juel, Elijah Kanpp, Mad, Ian Dwy, Charity Joy Brown, Ashleah, Brennen Abbey, Paul Mangan, my grandmother...

Production, engineering, and mixing by Luke Jr (1,2,3,4,6,7,10,11)
"Violent Crimes" co-produced by Will and Jake of Bird Language
"Freak" engineered and mixed by Bradford Krieger at BIG NCE
"Coke" mixed by Bill Waters
"The Banquet" mixed by Grant Claytor

Mastered by Luke Jr at home in Brooklyn, NY

Dedicated to Johanna

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