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Windows

by Ya Minko

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Asshole 03:03
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[Intro - Ya Minko] On everything imma figure this shit out! I don't know how... But God loves me and the Universe got my back always for a bunch of Holy reasons So I... Guess there's always been that [Bridge - Ya Minko] Don't wanna be broke anymore man Gotta figure how to make this money by my lonely Every time they hit me they want money back, or something Every time they hit me they want money back, or something [Hook - Ya Minko] Wow... Nah, I can't be broke anymore man Gotta figure how to make this money by my lonely Every time they hit me it's like "When you pay me back bro" Every time they hit me it's like "When you pay me back bro" (Wow!) I don't wanna be an asshole! (Wow!) I don't wanna be an asshole! (Wow!) But I need to be an assohole! (Wow!) So watch me turn into an asshole [Verse 1 - Ya Minko] Y'all gon have to pay for the feature. Ya'll gon have to pay for the music Ain't gon be no freebies. Ain't gon be no friendlies Ain't gon be no fair shit Fuck outta my face, I need money by the milli! Man, I done risked my life for this shit Now it's time to pay the bills for this shit Drive a Bentley down the street and get some head with this shit When I get it I'll share it. 'Till then it's fuck sympathy Yeah [Hook - Ya Minko] Wow... Nah, I can't be broke anymore man Gotta figure how to make this money by my lonely Every time they hit me it's like "When you pay me back bro" Every time they hit me it's like "When you pay me back bro" (Wow!) I don't wanna be an asshole! (Wow!) I don't wanna be an asshole! (Wow!) But I need to be an asshole! (Wow!) So watch me turn into an asshole [Verse 2 - Ya Minko] Aye I did this shit with no money for the longest I was thinking of my brothers, thinking "we gon grow together" "Forget the guapo, let's make records." Now you got records, I got zero My dumbass was such a dummy. Thought it wasn't about the money But Thugga Thugga been said it, just like Wu-Tang 'fore him said it! Cash rules everything aroud here, that goes for your inner circle Get that money, get that cash. Buy yourself a Cadillac! Get yourself a new life. Buy yourself a new wife! You got issues if you think you saw the best of me already! Imma show those fucking niggas, we was never in the same league I was playing mid-field, that was outta love! Now it's gon be bout the dollars, and the records, and who got me Race you to the top Bugatti. You got Camry don't you touch me! I get fake love when I'm broke. I might as well be rich and hated Fuck being appreciated. Now it's time to get paid See y'all in a couple months, I'll tell you what God said [Bridge - Ya Minko] Don't wanna be broke anymore yeah Gotta figure how to make this money by my lonely Every time they hit me they want money back, or something Every time they hit me they want money back, or something [Hook - Ya Minko] Wow... Nah,I can't be broke anymore man Gotta figure how to make this money by my lonely Every time they hit me it's like "When you pay me back bro" Every time they hit me it's like "When you pay me back bro" (Wow!) I don't wanna be an asshole! (Wow!) I don't wanna be an asshole! (Wow!) But I need to be an assohole! (Wow!) So watch me turn into an asshole [Outro - Ya Minko] I don't know... I don't got money, and I don't got nobody spending money on our records or our dreams so... Let's get it! Everybody gon get paid back though. That's my word We gon reset those counters... Beyond!
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All You 03:02
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[Intro - Ya Minko] I know you I know the price they made you pay... I see you I see the pain from yesterday... But tomorrow [Hook - Ya Minko] That's all you! (Where you go...) That's all you! (Your hustle...) That's all you! (All your trophies!) That's all you! (Whatever you win remember) That's all you! (Your next move...) That's all you! (Perspective!) That's all you! (So wear your scars with pride If you're still alive, you survived it all!) That's all you! [Verse 1 - Ya Minko] Is every bone in your body under pressure? & are your scared to go outside because of the weather? Irrational fears are haunting you, I know the feeling I hope you still dream, about the moon and new beginnings... Look what they did to you, they massacred your soul... You wear your heart on your sleeve, but you gon have to let go! For your own sake yaya! You want to retreat yaya! But it's a mistake yaya! It's forward only yaya! One foot ahead of the other Walk out of shadows, find light around the corner Where they selling dreams in small bottles of future One sip might just save you... [Hook - Ya Minko] Where you go! (That's all you!) Your hustle! (That's all you!) All your trophies! (That's all you!) Whatever you win remember (That's all you!) Your next move! (That's all you!) Perspective! (That's all you!) So wear your scars with pride If you're still alive, you survived it all! (That's all you!) [Bridge - Ya Minko] It gets better There's more Don't fear these mountains All is never lost it's a process I know your beliefs let you down Idols of your past let you drown Ha, I hear it all Empathy and love never showed [Verse 2 - Ya Minko] It gets better. There's more... Don't fear these mountains. All is never lost it's a process I know your beliefs let you down. Idols of your past let you drown I... I hear it all! Empathy and love never showed! You cry when you're alone and they don't see you You're hurting deep inside hoping they won't notice (aye, aye) 'Cause you wanna deal with this alone (Nyambiè) You wanna suffer on your own... But know this is not the end Don't carry this burden alone I know that you wanna be strong So trust the power of the tongue Speak your best life into existence: "I am a Warrior, I am a Beast I am Conqueror, yes I Will Prosper! I am the Chosen One, I am a King! I am Royalty... None of this will get to me I will not stay on my knees, God gave me power & as I channel His Grace, let me tell you to your face I will not lose. I am not done."
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There's More 05:16
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[Intro - Minko] Dope fiends, endorphin Addicted to no feeling, no fear No feelings, no fear No feelings, no fear No feelings Have you cried before? Have you found the strength to remember what it's like to let go with everything you've got? The wind is blowing in the wrong direction And you're keeping your eyes closed out of fatigue because you've cried before And you said you'd cry no more... It's not your fault [Hook - Ya Minko] I saw you crying in private, forgive me if I care I wanna fix this... Part of the reason I want you, is I know I can help you If you let me in... & you don't have feel this empty anymore There's more, there's more... You don't have to run on empty anymore There's more, there's more... (x2) [Verse 1 - Ya Minko] It comes with everything you want, better be careful what you wish for Sometimes I see dollar signs, sometimes I just miss my console Sometimes I feel I do the same thing everyday, it's driving me insane But all I know is keep going Day by day, day by day... That's why I can't stand to see you do the same I know you're pain I know you're holding things inside I know that you feel like it doesn't matter Part of you believes that it won't get better So much to achieve, and it just got tougher You been on your knees trynna understand Why it almost felt better, when you knew no better... Now your motivation's slipping out the window You gon do whatever 'cause you said so Damn it all! Damn it all! Damn it all! You gon drown it all in weed, good sex, and alcohol... [Hook - Ya Minko] I saw you crying in private, forgive me if I care I wanna fix this... Part of the reason I want you, is I know I can help you If you let me in... & you don't have feel this empty anymore There's more, there's more... You don't have to run on empty anymore There's more, there's more... (x2) [Verse 2 - Ya Minko] I don't wanna tell a single lie again They grow giant, Goliath, pebbles will make you feel this pain I was so sure I could rest assured but The devil stays busy, shit can never stay put I feel, exactly how you feel When you feel like nobody's ever really listening They not paying attention, they focused on distractions Asking you all these questions, never take it to actions No! You don't have to go through this alone anymore I say no! You don't need to ever put up with people who act like they know! They performing, they going through the same. Don't let this get to you... Just like the auto-tune in my voice Everything feels better when it's processed already No one really knows life, we just get better at surviving It's always gon' look like you winning, long as you keep fighting & if you keep fighting they gon' rally behind you... 'Cause they all need hope, just like you do right now So just pay it forward, tell somebody... [Hook - Ya Minko] I saw you crying in private, forgive me if I care I wanna fix this... Part of the reason I want you, is I know I can help you If you let me in... & you don't have feel this empty anymore There's more, there's more... You don't have to run on empty anymore There's more, there's more... (I wanna fix this...) (I know I can help you if you let me in...) (There's more...) (There's more. There's more!)
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The Stance 04:52
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[Intro - Ya Minko] You gotta do what you gotta do Someone's gonna have to do something... [Hook - Ya Minko] I stayed up for this... Hmm Barely even sleep. You won't make it if I don't, so I stay up for both of us... Yeah I finally understand, ain't a thing gonna change Till I stand up and make it work (I will, I will, I will... Right now, right now) Watch me stand up and make it work (I will, I will, I will... Right now, right now, right now...) [Verse 1 - Ya Minko] I just saw you go through the worst Couldn't do shit, now I fully understand that the money is a must Being broke is not an option Nothing happens on its own, gotta make it happen Gotta plan and make sure every plan falls through Make sure your people understand your core value Cause ain't nobody worried 'bout you, but you & many situations don't need to go through a part two & fucking feels good, goddamn it feels good! But like most things that do Shit is gonna make you forget that your rent is due But this world will not forget you, somehow you'll pay in full! & being a good dude, just won't do you much good 'less in the middle of it all, you make sure your ass is good Yeah make sure your shit is straight, & get your piece of the cake Can't feed nobody, when you struggling yourself! [Hook - Ya Minko] I stayed up for this... Hmm Barely even sleep. You won't make it if I don't, so I stay up for both of us... Yeah I finally understand, ain't a thing gonna change Till I stand up and make it work (I will, I will, I will... Right now, right now) Watch me stand up and make it work (I will, I will, I will... Right now, right now, right now...) [Bridge - Ya Minko] I know what I gotta do right now I know what I gotta do right now... Get smart, get my hustle on. (x2) I know what I gotta do right now I know what I gotta do right now... Get smart, get my hustle on Reach that upper echelon [Verse 2 - Ya Minko] Life is a chess board. Every move could make you or kill you It ain't done until your soul leaves you It's still on as long as you can feel the hits When the real shit hit... You'll see who really means what See who really got your back and really means that See if you can really handle whatever is thrown at you See if you finna survive or crawl back while they're watching you I did both proud of some, could've done better I broke the rules and this shit is not a game brother I did my best, I did my worst, I saw the outcome It always comes down, to how much you got done The bad blood is fearsome, and the devil watches often So you better believe he's present, and waiting for you to get some Better watch your step, and learn to levitate when shit gets shaky I already know who got me, I can't let nobody down I stayed up for this... [Hook - Ya Minko] I stayed up for this... Hmm Barely even sleep. You won't make it if I don't, so I stay up for both of us... Yeah I finally understand, ain't a thing gonna change Till I stand up and make it work (I will, I will, I will... Right now, right now) Watch me stand up and make it work (I will, I will, I will... Right now, right now, right now...) [Bridge - Ya Minko] I know what I gotta do right now I know what I gotta do right now... Get smart, get my hustle on. (x2) I know what I gotta do right now I know what I gotta do right now... Get smart, get my hustle on Reach that upper echelon (x2)
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Turbulent 03:58
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[Hook - Ya Minko] I was held back My own mind, my own people, old fears Oh fear? Never that fuck that Forward only 'Member that. 'Member that Hold back? Fuck that. Never that! Held back My own mind, own people Oh fear? Never that. Fuck that! Forward only 'Member that. 'Member that Hold back? Fuck that. Never that! [Bridge - Ya Minko] Say what I want do I want I'm still alive huh? I got my jacket from the thrift store but you lookin! Say We ain't come here to impress you but you sweatin! Huh-ha, huh-ha, huh-ha, huh-ha, huh-ha, huh-ha-uh! [Verse 1 - Ya Minko] Fuck what you heard it's what I say, or we ain't rockin I come from 0 confidence and insecurity Now if I say so, then it is so, fuck opinions My niggas ready for whatever get security! I gave her yes, she me yes, I guess we fuckin Green tea and coffee, then I'm off to wine and bourbon I'm sorta weird, sorta half sophisticated I pour some lemon in my water, for the toxins And if she with it bring the whips and the ropes out We smoking rare weed, shit comes with a name tag I'm African, I got an accent, and you like that I came to get it, I remember, I was [[Hook - Ya Minko]] I was held back My own mind, my own people, old fears Oh fear? Never that fuck that Forward only 'Member that. 'Member that Hold back? Fuck that. Never that! Held back My own mind, own people Oh fear? Never that. Fuck that! Forward only 'Member that. 'Member that Hold back? Fuck that. Never that! [Bridge - Ya Minko] Say what I want do I want I'm still alive huh? I got my jacket from the thrift store but you lookin! Say We ain't come here to impress you but you sweatin! Huh-ha, huh-ha, huh-ha, huh-ha, huh-ha, huh-ha-uh! [Verse 2 - Ya Minko] I'm turbulent Got too many years of doing nothing, that I'm trynna make up for I'm restless, I'm middle class sort of upper I know expensive and gutter I eat your pussy for dinner, then say my grace like whatever... (IT'S WHATEVER!) I got royal in my blood, I got ratchet in my blood I got "Who the fuck told you black ain't been winning?!" in my blood I got "Fuck you!" in my blood, still I'll love you like my blood I got "I'm glad we can't do women like we used to!" in my blood I got plans for the future, while I party with my bros Down two bottles of whatever, nigga I'm in every mood We got options, we too vicious! we on top of every move! Me & my brothers been plottin this shit forever, we can't lose I was just... [[Hook - Ya Minko]] Held back My own mind, my own people, old fears Oh fear? Never that fuck that Forward only 'Member that. 'Member that Hold back? Fuck that. Never that! Held back My own mind, own people Oh fear? Never that. Fuck that! Forward only 'Member that. 'Member that Hold back? Fuck that. Never that! [Bridge - Ya Minko] Say what I want do I want I'm still alive huh? I got my jacket from the thrift store but you lookin! Say We ain't come here to impress you but you sweatin! Huh-ha, huh-ha, huh-ha, huh-ha, huh-ha, huh-ha-uh! [End - Ya Minko] Huh-ha, huh-ha, huh-ha, huh-ha, huh-ha, huh-ha-uh! Huh-ha, huh-ha, huh-ha, huh-ha, huh-ha, huh-ha-uh! I just be laughing in your face like ah-ha ah-ha! Huh-ha, huh-ha, huh-ha, huh-ha, huh-ha, huh-ha-uh! All bullshit aside nigga I can't lie to you. We got... We got options We been smart nigga, I can see the future Now turn off your camera if you got more questions This shit is too important
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Windows 02:30
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[Intro - Ya Minko] It's better every time Then it gets really good, that's the beauty of it You have to explore the whole thing... First times are never enough [Hook - Ya Minko] Green leaves outside my window, I wish I knew how to let you go I fell in love with the snow. I fell in love with the snow... Olive oil flavor on my taste buds, I think of days when I used to taste you I fell in love with the lovin, I fell in love with the... [Verse 1 - Ya Minko] & I hate sleeping alone I hate the cold, unless I can hold you, I hate the noise I hate the fact I don't tell you I want you, till you're gone I hate you make me better, cause I'm better left alone I hate the sound of sounds that don't sound like you when you cum I hate that I find reason to like you more everyday I hate that I hate everything else, I hate I wrote this song I hate that I don't really hate anything anymore I hate to see you leave in the morning, I want you more I hate how much I love making you quiver my tongue I hate I wanna lick you in places that should be left alone And talk about how it feels to hate everything but the beautiful things we have in common Get high with me [Hook - Ya Minko] Outside my window, I wish I knew how to let you go I fell in love with the snow. I fell in love with the snow... Olive oil flavor on my taste buds, I think of days when I used to taste you I fell in love with the lovin, I fell in love with the... [Verse 2 - Ya Minko] Fuck this weather, fuck your job Fuck it all, come spend the night It's kind of warm when you're around & if it's feelings of lust, love, and addiction to fascination Don't matter, it's beautiful times & new sensations Warm bodies and alcohol Good weed and Tylenol No clothes in the morning lights Fuck time it feels right Can't lie to you When you lay next to me And my hands explore your skin My spirit feels free... [Bridge - Ya Minko] Try not to overthink this time is precious And nothing lasts forever but the memories Ran out of money but I love the thrill And it feels like right now is the place to be... Right next to me [Hook - Ya Minko] Green leaves outside my window, I wish I knew how to let you go I fell in love with the snow. I fell in love with the snow...
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Foreign Tales (free) 03:42
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[Intro - Ya Minko] How you doing? How's your day been going? How are things going? I don't man, it's the same shit... Different day I'm really glad you're here though... Thanks for coming Hum, and... Listen [Verse - Ya Minko] Truth is, I got scared when I saw you Caught in the moment reconsidered the nature of things Distracted by your beauty and wondering if it's real My hasty desires couldn't keep up with my fascination, and my mind is racing... Erasing every instance of sexually rogue intentions I wanna feel your presence, I want to know your emotions I want to kiss your lips in ways you'll know this time it's different I don't want a vacation, I want lifetimes of vacations with you On private islands where they won't find us Palm trees will sing your names, while I digest your private juices Pardon my language I barely speak it myself... I look at you with affection, and in silence I process The fact that maybe the physical is limited after all... Cause the way I want you makes me want to fuck you with my soul & I know I sound intense but reality's kind of dull I wanna paint the sky with your smile and understand your thoughts Look I'm too young not to be reckless but you terrify me In the way holding a million dollars must be terrifying In the way knowing the last 4 digits of nuclear codes, that could erase the world has to be terrifying Fascinating The way you smile makes me wanna better the word outside So you never have to ever worry about your life Or worry about your kind wanting to rob of your shine I feel like keeping an eye out, you're it, & that's without doubt I dont have a much else to offer but myself & I guess I could promise you better days... But really I just want you here everyday So I can love you in ways you'll never wanna leave again And if ever you leave again, just make sure you come back the same With your worries and your pain so I can get'em off your back With your enemies, gimme names so I can get'em off you back With your dreams, show me your dreams and I'll make sure we stay on track One day at a time, until the world can see your light like I do This ain't just about what happened recently... I saw beauty in your spirit a long time ago it stuck with me My life is chaotic I'd hate to see you get caught in it... I know where I'm going but it's a journey that is filled with risks Meaning caring is terrifying, i got hurt badly By people who took advantage of my will to see them happy Then forgot about me, threw dirt on my name and lied about me Then hugged me and public cause they knew they would be lost without me Truth is I'm very unhappy I've been depressed lately & it won't go away, it haunts me so I barely sleep A couple hours in your presence I forgot How much I hated being alone these days Especially, late at night If you understand how I feel you must be who I'm talking about & I say those words with no pressure, it's been heavy on my mind I'm expressing those words on records cause regular talk feels foreign to me... What better way to tell the tale of your foreign beauty? [Outro - Ya Minko] & That's the whole story You got hurt badly, I got hurt badly You a little baddy, with a Badu a body I've been bad lately, & clearly more than a little a clumsy Give it time really, this probably happened already... Very authentic, the energy of an angel You fascinate me in ways that I could only describe Through dedicated action Consistent attention and abundant pleasure In ways you'll remember that I'll remember you forever Hold my hand, & I won't the truth from you There is always more where good is home Foreign tales
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Get In Line 03:52
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[Intro - Ya Minko] Who said you could come here?! Who said it was cool for you to be here? Who you know here?!! [Hook - Ya Minko] I don't wanna spend no money on no petty girl I don't wanna spend no energy on no petty niggas Feel like I'm living on a purple cloud I don't go to clubs I go to Purple Lounge [Verse 1 - Ya Minko] I tried to leave the DMV twice God said "boy don't play with me your ass gon stick around." Villains, felons in my circle they got noble hearts It's some gangstas in my circle but they know the arts Alright, alright, why you worried bout a nigga grind If it's money in my pockets I don't glorify it I got projects bigger than profit, I want lasting glory Nigga please chill, we don't do this here, we don't fight in public I got Africans and African-Americans I got island brothers, we can talk about it later I show too much love, i never worry bout myself That's why God got me, that's why my people care Oh You that nigga hating to your teeth! Oh You don't like me nigga get in line... Oh VA, DC, MD yeah that's it! Oh I got dreams bigger than your life! [Hook - Ya Minko] I don't wanna spend no money on no petty girls I don't wanna spend no energy on no petty niggas Feel like I'm living on a purple cloud I don't go to clubs I go to purple lounge (x2) [Verse 2 - Ya Minko] Why you always acting like owe you Just because the old you, hates the facts told you [so] So you hate in public, then you hate in private Then you hate in small circles get a life goddamnit Got a bunch of wild niggas, and a bunch a white niggas And a bunch a smart niggas don't wanna be called "niggas" And a bunch a quiet niggas, for my power moves figure We looking 12 figures, Disciples of Christ money We gon get a crown money, we can't carry too many We gon have chose wisely, imma need some Rons with me I'm a need a pot a Mary flowers for that girl with me Building in a thousand directions like a confused a Harry Woo Watch on me that's air, I don't own a watch I don't rock sneakers, less I'm running out Rocking black boots, you don't know the brand Cause I know designers personally shoutout to Stanlion Dressing creative might start shopping with Lanee Johnson Fly through the Dc Fashion Week with Brother Walker Catch my backstage Omar got the place jumping That's enough name dropping, just know I could keep going Shoutout Moe Alim and my nigga Noah Mossy Got super powers like Mavorite, & ego just like Lysian Got vision like Espinoza, I'm loyal as Michael Liam King Youss with the gifts, I'm two necklaces deep Ain't a single person round me not gon get rich in the process Of helping me with my process, that's all the names in my verses If they somebody to me, they should be somebody to you We gon fuck the city up, then break the bread and share the profits That's the whole reason why... [Hook - Ya Minko] I don't wanna spend no money on no petty girls I don't wanna spend no energy on no petty niggas Feel like I'm living on a purple cloud I don't go to clubs I go to Purple Lounge (x2)

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Windows is a mix of emotions, vibes, moods, & moments wrapped in melodies, bars and stories of pain, love, freedom & hope.

“Le projet Windows est un 8 titres tout en anglais avec des instrus DOPE. Des morceaux comme Turbulent ou Windows sont d’une inspiration TERRIBLE qui vous fera penser que le rappeur vient juste d’une autre galaxie ! Nous recommandons.” – Bweli Tribe

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released December 31, 2018

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Ya Minko Washington, D.C.

An immigrant born and raised in Gabon, Ya Minko has spent the last ten years writing, producing, and mixing music in Washington, D.C. His style, heavily influenced by hip-hop and Afropop, melds many styles and genres that he was exposed to along this journey. Ya Minko believes in music as a healing community outlet, and his art focuses on the interconnectedness of our experiences. ... more

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