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NOBODYe

by Kevin Sandbloom

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Kevin Sandbloom wrote “NOBODYe” in the middle of summer 2020 amidst the pandemonium of the COVID-19 pandemic while feeling a little dystopian and lonely. In his latest album, Sandbloom took an off-kilter and strange approach and “NOBODYe” encompasses a full-blown folktronic swamp blues sound. He collaborated with producer Michael Morgan and within 24 hours of sending the tune, Morgan laced the song with futuristic sounds giving it a Blade runner-esque feel. This became the impetus of their collaboration and solidified the entire direction with fat bass effects that echos the work of Thundercat and production in the same ilk of jazz-inspired sonic outliers ensembles like BADBADNOTGOOD.

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I’m way out west
At the edge of the world
And I’m tired of trying
To keep myself
Positive
And I know I’m
Positively sick
Sick to my soul
Cause I can’t let go
No I can’t let go

This is what you get
When you’re everything
You wanted to be
And nothing to nobody
Nothing to nobody
Nothing to nobody
But I still got me

Said, ""Look ma,"" I did
Something good
For once in my life
All of my life
Has been by myself
And nothing to nobody
Nothing to nobody
But I still got me

I was in love once
I was responsible
For someone else’s heart
Failed to make good
Couldn’t make it right
But what I really wanted
For once my life
Was to be something to somebody
Something to somebody
Something to somebody
Instead of
Nothing to nobody

Think I’ll lay it down

credits

released December 17, 2021
Produced by Kevin Sandbloom, Michael Morgan

Credits:
Kevin Sandbloom - Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Synth Bass, Drums
Michael Morgan - Samples & Effects

Tracking Engineer - Kevin Sandbloom
Red Llama Music

Mixing Engineer - Michael Morgan

Mastering Engineer - Doug Krebs
Doug Krebs Mastering

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Kevin Sandbloom Los Angeles, California

Kevin Sandbloom has been touring nationally since 2005. Some of his credits include opening for Anthony Hamilton, Gil Scott- Heron, Saul Williams and Bilal, as well as writing the title track for Robben Ford’s Supernatural release. He has been a guest teacher at Berklee College of Music, a featured performer at Brooklyn Academy of Music and a guest performer on ABC/Disney’s, Lincoln Heights. ... more

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