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Xardinal Coffee

by EXUM

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C C The dude himself said it's an "undeniable banger" and I have to agree. Love the experimentation with different genres on here. Favorite track: Dark Kept Secret.
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metamoderncam this album expanded my mind and every time i return to it i feel reinvigorated energy Favorite track: Bad Chick Bad Dude.
Brian Harrington
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Brian Harrington This shit feels like listening to an evil genius at the height of his powers. Wrote about the album here: deathbyalgorithm.substack.com/p/wiblt-new-music-you-need-to-hear Favorite track: Bad Chick Bad Dude.
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parixa Superb album 💯 Favorite track: Bad Chick Bad Dude.
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petalslip Exciting release. EXUM and Samkopf have a special chemistry that crosses genre boundaries, made more impressive by what would be whiplash inducing changes in pace and tone if they didn't sound so natural. Favorite track: Arrest The Dancer.
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1.
“Sage the room for all the dead Pray my soul resolves in red Let the spirit lie with me Burn the cross for all to see” They was too critical what I was rappin’ about Puttin’ my foot in they mouth The truth is Ferris Wheel Pull out my weapon one trigger I’m sparin’ you; pull up her skirt and I’m darin’ you Catholic religion a shitty influence Babies get raped Money deflate White out the white, that pussy be droolin’ Most of dem’ stories be movin’ Then you get murder n’ lootin’ I swear I don’t know what to do when Mama say God don’t like jealousy Why? Jealousy sin number 6, do what I say or you die, the truth in a lie The Bible was all in my head I rip that bitch to some threads Snappin’ like I’m off the meds All of us gon’ end up dead Here we go’, YEAAA (Jesus ain’t die on the cross, I’m goin’ to helll) -That ship set and sailed On fire I’m burnin’ in helll Passionate wishin’ me well Lockin’ my mind like a jail (Slow it down) That shit out the window like wind Scared of the law n’ da’ sin He gon’ forget bout’ your spirit If you swear at me again Who said that God was a him, false She gave me life, she a gem, boss Right is reserved for women, sauce Baptize, cult friends, Voss I Chunk the duece to the stipulations Pray to the World for retaliation G, O, D me and I’m it I see no need for no imitation Brought up in Church wit’ people that praised but habits don’t match to the book (Do whatever you want); but show up on Sunday, you not on the hook, crook Daddy don’t like her cus’ she ain’t a Christian, but she got a cook book She go wit’ the flow, just like a rookie, I guess she a good rook I can’t go for the fake shit Sound like slavery and racist Don’t bow down I’m a satist We on a first name basis I won’t tell you where I been at I say where I’m goin’ I know God gon’ take that hat off to reap I’m sowin’ She sagin’ the room in Sanna Mon, somethin’ like ten in the morn You can’t comprehend the shit I’m on, I’m out of my shell I’m reborn (Speed it up) Contradict Optimist Pharmacist Really be sellin’ these drugs To the thought of this Arsonist Sick to my stomach The thought of this Fuckin’ my brain up I need a psychologist Fearless self limitless This ain’t a movie wit images This is as real as it’s finna get System ain’t givin’ me nothin’ I’m fightin’ I’m uppin’ and bussin’ They come for me it’s gon’ be sufferin’ Protechin’ my energy Issa’ a fatality (Cash out the broke steal from the rich) Wanted my freedom And it was a wrap for me what (Finally found my nitch) A whole lot pain A whole lot of agony what (Mommy ain’t raise no bitch) Still had the love So I did it classically what (Down on my knees then switch) I was igornin’ the ignorance Now I’m a spiritual vigilant Chasin’ the heavens vigorous Pray to the reverend, it’s hideous Wake up to script n’ some silliness Ima believe what I leave Grow wit’ the flowers and trees Dis’ ain’t a diss to the Christians Just a perspective,,, finish em’ Burn em’ up (For Tyler)
2.
❤️I counted on you for the silence of the whispers, from the dead I taught you how to reassure me that it’s just another voice in my head We had it allll and when you call, I never answer the phone It’s not the sameee when you’re around, it never feels like this is my home ❤️Drivin’ but not at the wheel Somehow I made it far along Show me if you know it’s real That’s why I wrote this song I am a dark kept secret I am with you on the weekends I am the voice of your demons Wellllllllll I’m leavin’ I am a dark kept secret I am with you on the weekends I am the voice of your demons Wellllllllll I’m leavin’ ❤️I ran from vile lucid dreams while I curled up at the foot of my bed I’ll never run again I know your lies are everything I never said I’ll never run again I’ll never run again I’ll never run again I’ll never run again Drivin’ but not at the wheel Somehow I made it far along Show me if you know it’s real That’s why I wrote this song I am a dark kept secret I am with you on the weekends I am the voice of your demons Wellllllllll I’m leavin’ I am a dark kept secret I am with you on the weekends I am the voice of your demons Wellllllllll I’m leavin’ (I am) (With you) (The voice) I am a dark kept secret I am with you on the weekends I am the voice of your demons Wellllllllll I’m leavin’
3.
My girl, sip coo Her name, tattooed Just robbed, two banks We pull, mad loot Skirt off, skip school Known for, breaking the rule She Bonnie and I’m Clyde Bad chick, bad dude Matters in our hands, victory chump Swervin’ through the red light, hit the speed bump Find that shit hysterical she feel the weed slump Grab the iron out the glove box, we on the run I extend it out the window Grand theft auto It’s them or her, I let off two shots, a triple double OFFICER DOWN HE CAUGHT A FLAT FROM UNDERGROND -I HEARD A SCREAM I GET BACK IN IT’S LIKE A DREAM BONNIE BLEEDIN’ I SEE THE BLOOD ALL ON HER JEANS So I shoot back Heart in my hands, turnin’ blue black pain in my eyes, get my boo smacked yellin’ screamin’ why you do dat’ Rest in glory nigga, wit’ some gory niggas, As long as you wit’ me, we keep the story wit’ us Getting smoked while singin’ my farewells Scarface nigga, rather go givin’ hell My girl, sip coo Her name, tattooed Just robbed, two banks We pull, mad loot Skirt off, skip school Known for, breaking the rule She Bonnie and I’m Clyde Bad chick, bad dude Only the strong survive And the weak don’t make it through That’s why I drop iron Let it play out how it do We in a lost time waitin’ on my price Then it passed up I just saw it yesterday Felt like a Mac truck Beating through my chest So now I’m strapped up Bonnie right beside me And she mad tough -this is how goes They might try to silence while I’m wildin’ at my shows madness keep your chin up on your toes police power trippin’ take your heart and turn it cold -Walkin’ through the rain I can’t see no pot of gold Promise if we take it I won’t see no rainbows wanna rage But we close it’s in our hands So when I’m on the stage the vibration from the band Gon’ Feel Iike tidal waves Rosa on the hmmms Jean on the drums While Bonnie grab the gems My girl, sip coo Her name, tattooed Just robbed, two banks We pull, mad loot Skirt off, skip school Known for, breaking the rule She Bonnie and I’m Clyde Bad chick, bad dude Bonnie keep a mask tuck Clyde keep a stick (repeat) Bad chick bad dude (x2)
4.
I lost my girl at the crack of dawn I waited up but the mood was gone She fell asleep wit’ her head on the tail My shit extendo bout’ to blow like a bomb but it’s just me and the bottle me and the bottle me and the bottle me and the bottle etc. (Water water) (I’m limp like ghed) I swear I was ready, ran it through in my head, now I’m limp, ghetti, limp like spaghetti (x2) Can’t you see I’m jacked up Too late for sleep The shower’s hot Like steamin’ 2 hun degrees So I wash up Get my stuff I’m ready to fuck So I wash up Get my stuff Horny ready to fuck (Whistles) I lost my girl at the crack of dawn I waited up but the mood was gone She fell asleep wit’ her head on the tail My shit extendo bout’ to blow like a bomb but it’s just me and the bottle me and the bottle me and the bottle me and the bottle etc. (Water water) (I’m limp like ghed) I swear I was ready, ran it through in my head, now I’m limp, ghetti, limp like spaghetti (x2)
5.
How bout’ a shroom, how bout’ a LSD Creative juices flowin’ cravin’ overpeak in the room, indica sateev’ set you free Ol’ Mary Jane make you feel the chemistry I said soon, later you gon’ fall in love wit’ me Distracting your subconscious tryna flip the foolery I’m like who, sellin’ all these drugs in the street Moral of the story I’m right where I need to be It’s a frenzy out here Niggas dyin’ out here My worst nightmare How can we fight fair? Think for yourself Cry me a well Xanax, pcp, bars (off limit) Ecstasy, cocaine, hard (cross switch it) Sorry I can tell You’re not yourself How bout’ a shroom, how bout’ a LSD Creative juices flowin’ cravin’ overpeak in the room, indica sateev’ set you free Ol’ Mary Jane make you feel the chemistry I said soon, later you gon’ fall in love wit’ me Distracting your subconscious tryna flip the foolery I’m like who, sellin’ all these drugs in the street Moral of the story I’m right where I need to be Whatever happens, it’s gon’ happen Runnin’ way from my action Baseball that’s big cappin’ Takin’ drugs to relax it Then become dependent And any type of suspension have you thinkin’, a, bout’ lynchin’ On ya knees repentin’ Thankin’ god for your sinnin’ Prolly takin’ that magic From very mystical women Even Mystical did it And still I gotta forgive him love to my brothers sisters know it’s a given If the Earth will bloom it Then I will do it Don’t misconstrue it Mother Nature’s student I’m okay with that, I’m okay with that But won’t wait, run away with that text God, he text me back like How bout’ a shroom, how bout’ a LSD Creative juices flowin’ cravin’ overpeak in the room, indica sateev’ set you free Ol’ Mary Jane make you feel the chemistry I said soon, later you gon’ fall in love wit’ me Distracting your subconscious tryna flip the foolery I’m like who, sellin’ all these drugs in the street Moral of the story I’m right where I need to be Portabella shrooms can flip the foolery Any plant that blooms can flip the foolery Take off to the moons can flip the foolery High off of you can make a newer me (Repeat)
6.
And my eyes, they were glossy In my mind, where you lost me And I tried to walk away, and I tried to walk away From the clues I was drivin’ by today, I was drivin’ by today Feelin’ blue Camera’s were rollin’ Look what we started Thought we were growin’ Look at the garden So ashame Who woulda knew I didn’t deserve it I’m so imperfect Yes you were marvelous Dearly departed His name Who are you? Dexter Here’s my coat I’ll walk in the rain (In the wild for many miles in pain) (Let it fall until you call my name) Dexter Here’s my coat I’ll walk in the rain (Wait around to figure out my sins) (Still down until the end my friend) Dexter Here’s my coat I’ll walk in the rain Here’s my coat I’ll walk in the rain (I KNEW YOU) For the gold we knew we had For the bruises we both shared For the times I leaned on you, for the times you leaned on me So I don’t care if or how you betrayed me for less than a bus ride fair See my love is not set up like that so for you I always care Sometimes, I still wanna rage Then again, I’m feelin’ your pain We always said we would win And for me, that hasn’t changed Here’s my coat, here’s my coat, I’ll walk in rain Dexter Here’s my coat I’ll walk in the rain (In the wild for many miles in pain) (Let it fall until you call my name) Dexter Here’s my coat I’ll walk in the rain (Wait around to figure out my sins) (Still down until the end my friend) Dexter Here’s my coat I’ll walk in the rain Here’s my coat I’ll walk in the rain (I KNEW YOU)
7.
I got the juice So what chu’ tryna do You make a plate I eat you like some food Look like a steak Cookin’ at the Ruth You gotta dream Bangin’ at the stu’ Ain’t MLK I’m more like A C E I take your picture Like a J P G If it’s uncensored Then hurry let me peak Ima catch a temp’ If you’on hurry let me beat Bring them legs they go split like taco Your long brown your hair like Macho I was drivin’ down the street, in a all white Tahoe Saw a bright red room, wit’ a body on the top floor I started to swerve, hit brakes on the pothole Wherever you at, let me know I’ll follow Hopped outta the car, in route to a model My balls got power, and I might hit the lotto I’m at her door, knock knock twice on folk She opened it slight, put the lock back on the choke Smells suspicious, like a criminal ghost Looks through the glass, and immediately go Arrest the dancer Arrest the dance-cer 5’9 Body shape like Fanta Please get here quick Come get here quick Arrest this bitch Arrest the bitch Arrest the dancer Arrest the dance-cer 5’9 Body shape like Fanta Please get here quick Come get here quick Arrest this bitch Arrest the bitch (You’re going to jail, good luck on the bail, she’s done, throw her in the cell) Verse: I can’t get you out of my mind -Since the moment, you floated through the door Watch the snakeskin fall from your spine -The way you bendin’, winen’ on the floor Live with the rhythm you feel -Break it down and show me fantasy You’ve got moves that can kill So lock me up and throw away the key (Undress me) (About time) (You’re going to jail, good luck on the bail, she’s done, throw her in the cell) Arrest the dancer Arrest the dance-cer 5’9 Body shape like Fanta Please get here quick Come get here quick Arrest this bitch Arrest the bitch Arrest the dancer Arrest the dance-cer 5’9 Body shape like Fanta Please get here quick Come get here quick Arrest this bitch Arrest the bitch
8.
Run for it Here come the Grim Reap Done for When you hear the green creep One more Send a threat to the sheep You gon’ have to kill me You gon’ have to killllllll me And you don’t wanna do dat’ Rise from the dead, like surprise yellin’ who dat’ Get mashed up actin’ tough, bein’ cruel Wolves eat wolves, thought for your food Through the lock, what angle See the door locked, chain swing jangle 6 girls baracated, drugged from the mango So I went Django start whoopin’ ass like what’s up (Fight scene) Oh that’s what we doin’ now Let me push up Soon as I make my rounds Start to look up Whose the next victim Let em’ know I sent them Saw red, skint him Run for it Here come the Grim Reap Done for When you hear the green creep One more Send a threat to the sheep You gon’ have to kill me You gon’ have to killllllll me And you don’t wanna do dat’ Rise from the dead, like surprise yellin’ who dat’ Get mashed up actin’ tough, bein’ cruel Wolves eat wolves, thought for your food WHAT IF THAT WOLF (Oh he just a sheep) Pull the plug (Oh he just a sheep) What if that Wolf pulled the plug on you?
9.
Lost but I know -How to find My own way back home Passed a friend who cried Running through alone Trying to past the time I don’t know But I think, it sounded like (muffin years in lydian) ooo ooo ooo ooo ooo ooo (Death comes on everyone) ooo ooo ooo (My life has just begun, begun) Steel chains ON MY NECK I live With no regret Spirit Forever That makes It better My heart THE GLORY Found peace My story Hold tight My nut sack If I die I’ll be back Lost but I know -How to find my own way back home Passed a friend who cried Running through alone Trying to past the time I don’t know But I think, it sounded like (muffin years in lydian) ooo ooo ooo ooo ooo ooo ooo ooo ooo ooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooooo Steel chains ON MY NECK I live With no regret Spirit Forever That makes It better My heart THE GLORY Found peace My story Hold tight My nut sack If I die I’ll be back (Muffin Years In Lydian)

about

Xardinal Coffee is a debut album that is a strikingly contemporary record of slick hip hop, rich textures, idiosyncratic grooves and electronic-tinged wonky R&B. It’s an album that feels intricate and busy, but also manages to retain a sense of space and looseness, allowing hypnotic rhythms to unfurl with grace.

EXUM, aka Antone Chavez Exum Jr. credits the 'genius' of his two producers, Erik Samkopf and Dex Barstad, who he works closely with. Samkopf being the producer responsible for Xardinal Coffee. 'Sam and I don’t really like doing anything that doesn’t have the ückean effect. We’re not from here you know' says EXUM of the album’s eclectic sonic palate.

Initially EXUM looked up producer Erik Samkopf to work with when he’d had a temporary falling out with his previous producer Barstad. In love with Samkopf’s work with Pen Gutt, EXUM took a punt and flew from his hometown of Richmond, Virginia to Oslo, Norway to work with him. As EXUM and Barstad patched things up, EXUM and Samkopf were building chemistry, creating something truly unique. 'Dex and Sam never cease to amaze me, both hold the beautiful spirit of musicality, and a deep love for music’, he says.

However adding to the legend, EXUM took a little detour on his musical journey, spending years as a professional footballer in the NFL for teams such as the San Francisco 49ers and the Minnesota Vikings. While playing sports most of his life, he always held music dear to his heart.

EXUM is not simply trying his hand at music though; he is crafting every part of his artistic journey, from carefully selected contributors (such as string composer Christian Balvig) and overseas producers, to shaping his own brilliant music videos with directors such as Allison Bunce and Rosabel Ferber. Both of whom occupy creative space in his art world, which goes by the name of ücke. He has effectively created his own musical ecosystem. 'You’ve got to create your own world and live highly in that first', he says. 'Making it inevitable for other worlds to be touched by what’s vibrating through you. In my world I’m already a massively iconic artist.'

credits

released June 5, 2021

Singing Bird:
Antone Chavez Exum Jr.

Bird of Music:
Erik Samkopf

Guest Birdies of Music:
Christian Balvig
Dex Barstad
Jerry Lee Rhoads
Snorre Hellekleiv

Xardinal of Lyric:
Antone Chavez Exum Jr.

Natured By:
Erik Samkopf

Co-Natured By:
Antone Chavez Exum Jr.

Mothers of the Nest:
Antone Chavez Exum Jr., Erik Samkopf

All tracks mixed by Erik Samkopf at Luft Studio B in Sandvika, Norway.
Mastered by Christian Obermayer at Strype Audio, Oslo.
Engineered by Antone Chavez Exum Jr., FrequencyExclusive, Dex Barstad, Erik Samkopf
Artwork by: Rosabel Ferber

Thanks to: (The Gods of Sound, Space and Spirit; My Christmas Morning, Sweet Chelsea)

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