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The Challenge Sessions, Vol. 1

by Taylor Mallory

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1.
Too Much 01:18
“Too Much” Intro: (DoomBa-Aye), what you gon say? (DoomBa-Aye), what you gon think? (DoomBa-Aye), what games you gon play? (DoomBa-Oh-My) Pre-Hook: This is really too much It feels like we’re so far away It’s only been two months I keep going back and forth all day Verse I: I’d rather be gone like magic I rather peace out and be on my way I’d rather be on another planet Anywhere but here, get me out of this space I’d rather be caught in traffic Swerving lane to lane like a manic I rather zone out and vanish Get me out here, I want out of this place Hook: This is really too much It feels like we’re so far away It’s only been two months I keep going back and forth all day Intro: (Doom-Ba-Aye), what you gon say? (Doom-Ba-Aye), what you gon think? (Doom-Ba-Aye), what games you gon play? (Doom-Ba-Oh-My)
2.
“The Way I Do Things” Verse: If you ever wonder why I’m so committed / Ease your worries, not gonna waste your time / Go so hard and for all good intentions / Tell your girlfriends, since they need a reason why Hook: That’s the way that I just do things / That’s the way that I just do it / That’s the way that I just do things / When it comes to loving you (If you ever wonder) That’s the way that I just do things / (If you ever wonder) That’s the way that I just do it / Do It (If you ever wonder)
3.
“Be There” (Yeah) (Turn it up) (Yeah) Trust me I can handle it cause I'm a general Hold ya down like I'm supposed to do If you need a shoulder, I got two of those Count on me, I'll add it up for you I can't make you wanna like a Usher song But here's a seat I'm the usher Now ya simmered down Tell me what you want I got a feeling I might know just what you want Want Want Want When you call my name Imma be there When you fall down Imma be there When you call my name Imma be there When you wile out Imma be there Every Time Got the phone on me I'll be up all night When you call my name Imma be there Be there Be there Been tryna tell Scott tissue My shoulder's got job issues I see you crying Things could get trying And I've been you What I've been through's rough My knives Ginsu Cut to nights I proved tough Every time I lose Tell me everything Believe I gotta know I see a voice buried inside ya soul Be a wedding ring for anything that you decide is goals No Settling and if ya drive hits tolls I'll be yo beach chair Éclair Dog barking, beware Candles sparked, each prayer Car with the cheap fare Only one who sees When there's no way out to breathe Like Goldy with the 3 bears Homie imma be there Foss When you call my name Imma be there When you fall down Imma be there When you call my name Imma be there When you wile out Imma be there Every Time Got the phone on me I'll be up all night When you call my name Imma be there Be there Be there
4.
I Can't 01:00
“I Can’t ” Verse: You might be much better without me in the picture In time, I’ll see clearer without the smoke and mirrors Heard a message from a pastor He said, “If it’s in his plan, then it’ll happen” Amen, Can’t go on pretending that we’re happy Trying to wrap my head around it Hook: If we continue this thing, baby Both of us will lose (I can’t do that) We can’t go on pretending Both of us will lose (I can’t do that)
5.
I Want You 01:30
“You” Verse: Even in the worst-case scenario I still love ya though Even at ya worst, you’re so very dope I still ya love though Even when you don’t really make much sense I still love ya though You’re my best friend and we’re in a band It be like Ba da dum bum bum I been wantin You (Oh-na-na) Girl (And I can’t stop lovin’ ya) I been wantin You (Oh-na-na) Girl (And I can’t get enough of ya) See, I just want You (Oh-na-na) Girl (Oh, I’ll never let go) Yeah, I been wantin You (Oh-na-na) Girl Girl Even in the worst-case scenario (Girl) I still love ya though Even at ya worst, you’re so very dope (Girl) I still ya love though (You) Girl I still love ya though It be like Ba da dum bum bum
6.
Zen Vibes 01:16
“Zen” Verse: Does it give you angst? / Does it overtake you? / Do you let it? / Does it bring you pain? / Does it drain your energy? / I know you want the sun / But the clouds keeps forming / See things for what they are / The signs will show you the way / Hook: Find your Zen Pre-Hook: I know that it’s work / I know that it hurts / But ya must put you first / That’s a gift you deserve / I’ll tell you, it’ll make you feel better / Once you make it happen / and realize you matter / and focus on breaking the habit / and dig deep within yourself to Hook: Find your Zen
7.
Better Days 01:03
“Better Days” Hook: There’s gotta be better Days Than what we’re living There’s gotta be better Days Than what we’re living today Gotta be better Days Than what we’re living Gotta be better Days Than what we’re living today Verse I: I need answers like, right now What’s with your micro-aggressions My black sista got shot down White man runs wild with his privilege Put your hands behind ya back Here’s a bottle water Now go to bed Seven shots to the back paralyzed Thank God he’s not dead Get back, way back Put your hands up Have you been fed Eight minutes on that man’s neck The civil unrest Hook: There’s gotta be better Days Than what we’re living There’s gotta be better Days Than what we’re living today Gotta be better Days Than what we’re living Gotta be better Days Than what we’re living today
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Closure 01:54
“Closure” VERSE I: Something brought me right back / to where we first started Got me turning pages / Heart jumping like a rocket Must be my subconscious / Playing its part This girl got me so bad / Where do I start? PRE-HOOK: I’m suppose to be healing and practicing self love Uh Huh Why am I still thinkin’ bout what I should’ve done Uh huh I miss the good times when we knew each other Uh huh Wny does it feel like we don’t know each other HOOK: Can’t you see that I’m blown that / You got me back in my emotions I know I can’t have you back, but I think I Just Need Closure I think I need closure (2X) I think I could use little bit of closure

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The Challenge Sessions, Vol. 1 drew inspiration not only from wanting to dispel the stagnant creative atmosphere that hangs over the pandemic era, but also from the infinite potential contained within new vocal processing and looping instruments created by TC-Helicon — a company that has since sponsored him as a showcase creator and performer. The idea of a “challenge” sits at the center of this project, which captures the achievement of his first fully self-produced collection of songs, and a new level of experimentation and creation with the TC-Helicon gear.

Seeds for the EP took root in Mallory’s self-imposed #52WeekSongChallenge, which found him diving into a daily process focused on constant productivity and routine re- alization of his ideas into song form. Mallory drew inspiration from the boundless capabilities of the TC-Helicon VoiceLive Touch 2, a stand-alone effect and loop unit that essentially transforms his voice into full arrangements with layers of melody, texture, and percussion.

Mallory’s practice with the VoiceLive Touch 2 has deepened to the point that he can create detailed tracks on the spot that follow any idea or vocal technique he wants to explore. Using this music as a foundation, his partnership with TC- Helicon will focus on his work with their new product, the Perform VE, which can only lead to further wonders of composition and live performance.

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released July 1, 2021

Producer: Taylor Mallory
Songwriter: Taylor Mallory
Keyboards: Taylor Mallory
Mixing: Taylor Mallory

Bass: Richard Patterson, Budway Ferris, Taylor Mallory
Horns: Matthew Ingelson
Rap: Jordan Foster aka Foss
Mastering: Rodger Willis

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R&B Looping Artist, Singer, Producer, and Actor.

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