James Gardin

Trophies is a triumphant, energetic, anthem with blaring horns that’s perfect to get you through the last few minutes of your workout and or help give you that extra courage to ask for that raise you know you deserve at your job.

This song is for anyone who has felt like an underdog. If you feel underrated, and feel like people constantly overlook your contributions and impact it’s time to raise up the volume and tell them you need every trophy you’re owed.

Production: James Gardin
Lyrics: James Gardin

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Trophies

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Most of My Friends Are Stuck on the Internet was released in May of 2020.


“I wrote this record because I felt like my friends and I were always staring at our phones when we were together. I wanted to talk about how that digital tether was cheating us of real connection. When I released it in May 2020 we were in the pandemic where we couldn’t  have that physical connection so we were relying on the digital world. No as I’m moving through web3 I’m seeing the blessing that a lot of these technological advances can be. I also want this song to remind us to still pay attention to those IRL connections and listen to our minds and bodies when we start to feel stuck.




Lyrics 

Verse 1 
I think that I know you Or maybe I don’t Were friends on Instagram You like all my quotes 
We talked in the DM’s but that’s only digital Damn it I need friends This feeling is pitiful we’re just strangers stuck in this timeline 
I smile in my photos Pretending like I’m fine I’ve been stuck in this hole I tried crawling out You said I never call Well this is me calling now 
Chorus 
Most of my friends are Stuck on the Internet I feel so disconnected Most of my friends are Stuck on the Internet 
I long for real connection Most of my friends are Stuck on the Internet I feel so disconnected 
Most of my friends are Stuck on the Internet I long for real connection 
Verse 
I need to go out side and feel the wind in my hair If I unplugged who would really care We plug in And I just got a shut off notice 
Google searches can find where my hope is I can remember the last time I was touch That’s strictly platonic Keystrokes aren’t enough 
I’ve been stuck in this hole I tried crawling out You said I never call Well this is me calling now 
Chorus 
Most of my friends are Stuck on the Internet I feel so disconnected Most of my friends are Stuck on the Internet 
I long for real connection Most of my friends are 
Stuck on the Internet I feel so disconnected Most of my friends are Stuck on the Internet I long for real connection 
Refrain 
Most of my friends are Stuck on the Internet I feel so disconnected Most of my friends are Stuck on the Internet 
I long for real connection 



Credits:
Songwriting by James Gardin
Production by James Gardin
Art by James Gardin

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Most of My Friends Are Stuck on the Internet

Parade was released in January 2020 before the you know what…

Parade is a demonstration of self love, and  protecting one’s soul and mission from negativity and misery. 

Parade is the perfect anthem  to get you pumped up before a game, job interview and whatever the next thing you plan on conquering. Play this song when you feel good , play it when you feel bad. Allow the words to encourage you , and don’t let anyone rain on your parade.


Credits:
Songwriting by James Gardin
Production by Shondell Brandon (EssBe)
Art by James Gardin

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Parade

James Gardin has used his empowering rhymes, fun melodies, energetic stage presence, and deft fashion sense to have a successful 15 year + career. His sound has been inspired by Kirk Franklin, Kanye West, Bill Withers, Anderson Paak, and Childish Gambino. He has performed hundreds of shows around the world, amassed  millions of plays and downloads with coverage on top websites, publications, and radio (HipHopDX, Earmilk, DJ Booth, Paste, The Word Is Bond, Rapzilla, Lansing State Journal, Grungecake, Respect Mag, Sphere of Hip-Hop, USA Today and many more.). He has also had sync licensing placements with  Tommy Hilfiger , Apple, T- Mobile, Square, Spotify, ESPN, , GaryVee TV, and Black&SexyTV. He has also shared the booth and the stage with artists such as Grieves, Macklemore, Jansport J, Chris Orrick, Dessa, Murs, Jack Harlow, Talib Kweli,  KING, and many more. James uses his art and message to inspire all those around him to live their life fully, and encounter their purpose daily.