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by Strictly D.T

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MY LIFE 03:23
I grow stronger every sentence Top 5 no mentions it's awkward Could cut through the tension K.dot said no one could call Candyman but what's that to a dentist? Don't count streams count blessings and count every step my sons taking in the right direction Non violent, but you don't know how it feels to pray for a gun when they run through your house with weapons It's more affective, being a Samurai in a garden then a farmer in armageddon Peep the lesson this is my truth in fact I been holding onto these tears hoping it won't impact My life, my family, an my cream Outweighed the consequence of building my team But I'm lacking the focus to keep everything In balance so now I have to sacrifice morals or talent Cause this games got me stressed out, Love Hip Hop but to make it you gotta sell out Guess we came from a different route I rap for respect, they rap for clout Then try and justify their reasons with bank accounts mm It's just lousy I'm Mike Lowrey, gunning through the city with no repercussions proudly Oh that's why they say f*ck police Fists in the air, hands up, banging on tambourines mm Difference between the screens and the streets mm Different views when yo face in the concrete I must admit, it's a limited belief That you could feel the same things that I've seen Where I have been, a grounding humbling self esteem Racism, as many as there were fiends So polluted it's haunting me in my dreams It's a wrap though government hold us down It's cap though don't believe 1 conspiracy we can't chat bro It's pistachios, but it's my life I flaunt it Got you thinking that every *cough* is covid Hard to believe every bar, I wrote it Just for labels to try and claim they own it Nah. Just like the land, it's stolen Man thinks that nature, we control it All odds are against us, But we pride ourselves on the bigger picture We are not limited to these scriptures Cause once we're gone it's fact. they gon miss us So You will not make me hate my life You will not make me hate my life That's what I tell'em everyday So You will not make me hate my life You will not make me hate my life I get the feeling that these people don't understand, That the destruction of earth is product of man I made it in the conversation because of my fans and I ain't even have to flex any of these brands A mortal man, with disbeliefs of failure Got half the country think I fake my accent like Iggy Azeila Don't worry where I'm from, it's more of who I become n how I no longer run I won boy i tell ya Truth never changes. Lies change forever I took a break to raise my son, somehow I got better I wanna raise him as if there were never a letter, of Willie Lynch it's been a pinch To grasp the idea to being rich To grasp relationships with money to benefit It pains me to think that this poisons the innocent Breaking cycles of oppression life lessons just to find I'm still illiterate Of manifestation, a man of much patience N exercising these bars Until I'm Roc Nation I know Hov's waiting, for lyrical salvation I'm defensive on the culture I'm raps Gary Payton, So You will not make me hate my life You will not make me hate my life That's what I tell'em everyday You will not make me hate my life You will not make me hate my life I wanna make'm all say You will not make me hate my life You will not make me hate my life That's what I tellem everyday You will not make me hate my life You will not make me hate my life Uh
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Lately my hearts been torn, Walking through painful gardens Bloodshed from all these thorns All said was beg your pardon I can not see myself, Of one of fame or power I must not know myself, Just to get to your flower Vrs1 I’ve been alone to core Tired of shit Tried to resist You can’t be the blame no more This will never stick I’m pessimistic I wonder why I’m not yours Is it the, lack of the money bags Or, could it be that I can’t relax Or I just push til we hit a lap Realised that the car has been running flats Uh, Can’t feel if I’m not attached Hook Lately my hearts been torn, Walking through painful gardens Bloodshed from all these thorns All said was beg your pardon I can not see myself, Of man of fame or power I must not know myself, Just to get to your flower Vrs 2 Taking accountability, with unbalanced health How can I be doing me, if I don’t know myself Feet sinking into the soil, dropped the bouquet now I act like I don’t know you Not the problem child, I’m the Goyo Overwatered fantasies, now the flowers spoilt We got problems we ignore it if it’s the last pedal I got dibs so I can store it Maybe to you it’s not important Now my heart turned to blood orange Hook Alex Ford Verse Busy bee I buzz like Couple bud lights Got me mistaken sunshine With these club lights Rose yelling what’s fly As I a buzz by
I really like your perfume But you uptight
And then I saw this flower Stretching up high whenever I’m around her I’m such a tough guy I never was a coward But now I see why
My only super powers Death by design I wish to rewind
Be cool and be kind For me and bee kind We lose what we find Ego and my pride
In front of my eyes Instinct from behind Lash out and we die Vocalist Freestyle outro Liona Tatafu
Act Like I never know ya, (Buhda Baa Buhdaa)
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Are you afraid of love, (are you afraid of love) Are you afraid of what’s above? (What’s above) How about jewellery that suited me, I can’t seem to break free from the shackles thereof And what about the pain, (what about pain) heartbreak and what remains (what remains yeah) Satisfy want and needs and where to lead I can’t proceed Because we reset the same game (reset the same same blame game) So in the end I just drift awayx4 Even if I Can’t Stay awake x4 So in the end I just drift awayx4 Even if I Can’t Stay awake x4 The road long, feet are cold, my soul is the aftermath of a festival You said “this exchange will be exceptional” now I’m running from what could be perpetual The crime is unacceptable, “Baby restrictions are two dimensional” Got me thinking a heist wasn’t in schedule But the energy was just too sexual So I, left intuition aside, I said whatever you want just don’t leave me dry Her words came back as “you’ll always be mine Just do as I say, and everything will be fine” That’s where I could have been blind As I relive the story back to the time Where the one who I said would live as my wife became the kidnapper of freedom and life So in the end I just drift awayx4 Even if I Can’t Stay awake x4 (See you in the next lifetime)
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BREAK FREE 04:26
I'm used to having strange conversations from semi unfamiliar places you get information from Wikipedia. My sights overseeing the broadcast from broads ass's to the systematic control of honour classes Times fastest when the excitement is high access bypass the bored masses You can't see why I'm laughing. I'm worried bout freedom and you're thinking I'm mr boombastic We are controllers. We are controllers. Hold up wait They won't control us. They won't control us Vrs 2 Breathe out the negativity. I'm living civilly. My mind state more than mentally. Challenging all of my enemies Pushing the limits we breathes through the melodies cops been yelling to freeze Can I see some I.d? Where have you been in the last 25 weeks? Sir calm down show me your hands and feet. Boy Did I say you can speak?! Break free from the demons that you can Break free from the demons that you can Break free Break free Break free Break free
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JUST A DREAM 02:32
I remember back in the days with the rental, Cruise without a cause, just broads and my kin folk pretty flaws, but we held sentimental Nothing really matter until we gathered and dropped the instrumental Like ayy, This is our calling, we picked each other up when one of us is fallen, Loved the rhyme schemes in breeze we were all in, Living like sultans, we were bees knees looking for pollen These days are looking appalling, but we pulled through, no more doubting ourselves, we are kings too A vision without a plan that’s just a dream dude Now the only question is convertibles or settle for sun roofs I pictured the day we would live like this, strolling across the street wondering if she’ll diss Had me scrolling across her picture I like that shh Now I’m pac picture me rolling in my life of bliss This flight won’t miss my shot, I’m on top 5 lists The people who hold me down are on my guest lists the ones hating today, its all love I’ll flip because Perth, Melbourne, Seattle’s only time l trip Word to Nip, find your purpose or you wasting air, Everybody working towards family and billionaires Pull a chair, invite the universe to see, the light coming from our eyes, ignite this bright MC It’s a matter of time til I reach my peak, after this, l’ll have solange offering my seat The crew will flourish in everything they speak But we have to return the rental to avoid late fees But remember This is our calling, we picked each other up when one of us is fallen, Loved the rhyme schemes in breeze we were all in, Living like sultans, we were bees knees looking for pollen These days are looking appalling, but we pulled through, no more doubting ourselves, we are kings too A vision without a plan that’s just a dream dude Now the only question is convertibles or settle for sun roofs
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GOATS 04:36
Yeah They Said I was dead they said I was broke They catching my laugh, but shit ain’t a joke You ain’t on my team, you stunting my growth They trying to click, I’m not a remote Yo I said it again I said it before And once I begin you losing the vote I look at my team all I see is GOATS They Said I was dead said I was broke catching my laugh, shit ain’t a joke ain’t on my team, you stunting my growth They trying to click, I’m not a re- bruh I said it again I said it before and once I begin you losing the vote look at my team all I see is x2 I talk with my hands she talk with her throat Shimmy shimmy ya, she making it soak The WAP is a trap, I hit it like Woah Thats 3 in a row, tic tac.. Bro, she text me again and I’m finna go She’s tellin me when E 4 0 As real as the fans as pure as the
 — Look I get it, got it. I meant it I’m Chapelle I started my hit-list My wish is stay out my business That’s 1,2 and 3, I’m not the lawyer my folks wanted from me I spent the time penmanshiping the beat Hearing me from Venezuela up to Greece This shit is breeze Look This must be a dream now huh, We got need now uh Don’t try and claim me, I’m fleeing the scene singing Billie Jean now bruh They tryna seem mad tough They wanting to be round us Then R&B sang round cuffs They Said I was dead they said I was broke They catching my laugh, but shit ain’t a joke You ain’t on my team, you stunting my growth They trying to click, I’m not a remote yuh I said it again I said it before And once I begin you losing the vote I look at my team all I see is GOATS They Said I was dead said I was broke catching my laugh, shit ain’t a joke ain’t on my team, stunting my growth They trying to click, I’m not a re- Yo I said it again I said it before And once I begin you losing the vote I look at my team all I see is GOATS Vrs 2 Face it. Going places. Quick fast beating Goku to destination Bring cash, or you’ll wind up in a situation From the era where we products of the Ronald Reagans uh and the George Zimmermans, you be having problems locking us down since we got literate Ain’t accepting your offers of little bread Thoroughbred I’m in Gods head You a mortal man They Said I was dead they said I was broke They catching my laugh, but shit ain’t a joke You ain’t on my team, you stunting my growth They trying to click, I’m not a remote Yo I said it again I said it before And once I begin you losing the vote I look at my team all I see is GOATS Said I was dead said I was broke catching my laugh, shit ain’t a joke ain’t on my team, stunting my growth They trying to click, I’m not a re- bro I said it again I said it before and once I begin you losing the vote look at my team all I see is GOATS All I see is GOATS
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It’s the return of the annunaki king Who satisfyingly brings * Inter generational trauma down to its knees *Calculated moves, I mathematically swing In search of the pyramids you look for pyramid schemes * Everything has purpose and purpose is everything * You can hear it in the sounds that Ralph Radical strings I can’t see, but *I’m in reach. Apple doesn’t fall far from the tree but you still impeached *I can bring you to the lake, but can’t force you to drink, Meaning I will share my truth, but can’t force to you think *Calmly will hold my tongue, to allow people to blink But you can’t stop the pages from bleeding through from my ink Cry me a river, we’ll never be Nsync Ive got too many demons I’m battling on the brink Of extinction, don’t knock on my door or flood my mentions Don’t judge my actions, judge my intentions Sound pretentious, but this is how it has to be, I’m actively, Searching for ways out of this factory I hate everything from the walls to the faculty My body is trapped but my minds surfing the galaxy’s A guardian of my truth in multiple paradigms Huey freeman flow, while looking out for a pair of dimes Love hate relationship, but this valentines Everybody catching strays while I’m striking for Columbine Get the picture, between the lines of hidden scriptures My elixir is marinated with exotic liquors Gambino, well season call me Danny DeVito Stay Freo eating Cheetos under golden gazebos Official, no longer am I surviving I’ma black pirate to colonisers and disguised tyrants not surprising, lyricism I’m un-retiring, I know I’m Pryme when, slowly studied the book of Ryan A psychiatrist, don’t worry if I exist Throw down if you insist, got hands of the iron fist Lofi or boom bap, take a pick The abstract and dragon born from the fire pits WO HA, So hyped I need my WoSah’s Bruisers. You are no match to my bazooka Cops shot the kid, calling Rick the Ruler Inhale, I’m bringing the smoke with hookahs I maintain the room, Unfuckwitible Unmanageable, ask, my past crew Too big, for their shoes so I had to get to stepping Mos def, Hi Tek, Danny Glover lethal weapon I’m a weapon in multi facets, No regrets I bring all the static I’m addicted to making classics, I’m an alien different planets My adrenaline got me fasting, transitions to intuition Blessings on all positions Haters are Insufficient Taken from the Far beyond Infectious when your heart is gone Revelations where I’ll be on Some are faker than comic con I’m the son I’m the don I’m amazed of the road I’m on I’m the queen, you’re the pawn, I’m the King and the Kong so Where u from?!
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Hook Where you from?! The place where the government owns the property Where you from The place where we all depend on the lottery Where you from The place where the water is poor quality I been took a loss what it do still a boss x2 Vrs 1 I’m from the pants back sagging what it do? Rolling 12 deep and all they loose but it’s crew Half a tank quarter tank but we still cypher through Niece riding in a car with no brakes but it’s cool Gotta get to the loot I never tell people where I go, block plot my downfall but shake my hand at a show It ain’t bout personality it’s about all the growth So when they see me all smiling they calling me into some typa hoe Cause I’m boutta blow Uhhh, What you thought?! Mama wondering where I got the new kicks and where it’s bought She don’t care how I get it as long as I ain’t getting caught Cause me getting deported prolly end up me getting shot. Word to cops I am from the land of adderall Abuse television prison and nangs and alcohol We got brothers who’s father’s never there or never taught So continued the cycle with my woes it’s not my fault It’s the ops If god isn’t there, then what would mama do? We could roll on them at the party, hold them responsible Schools failed us but what they told us is anything is possible Jury’s all white so anything is plausible Hook Where you from?! The place where the government owns the property Where you from The place where we all depend on the lottery Where you from The place where the water is poor quality I been took a loss what it do still a boss x2 Nomad Outta of the west side, of the hottest city on this side of earth, (wait), All of the rest try, never recognise, yeah we know how it work, (wait), Outta the dirt, (aye) Burn city on the back of my shirt, (aye) You know the city where we play, I be reppin’ the 3K, Need a number 1 ‘fore I’m 25 like I’m Ben Simmons, Grandmama prayin’ for me every single night so I never been slippin’, Never been trippin’ ‘bout a postcode, ‘cause I know those, Ain’t as real as you may think, The government watching you say things, ‘cause they really wanting the same thing, They want us to steal from each other, kill one another, yeah you know what that’s about, We gotta heal one another, build for each other, find another way around, We gotta try and find another route, Taking the old way and burn it down, Bringing that new flame to a butane or propane tank, *blaw* Who really starting the wars? But who really answer the calls? I say enough is enough, Who really setting the course? Who really making a way for the independent, When nobody is letting you get up in it? Man you gotta be willing to be a villain, So you ready to deal with the killin’, We killin’, we kill it, we kill it, we wait, Man I’m already sittin’ with the greats, Man I’m already stacking up a plate, No we ain’t never stepping on the breaks, Man if you know the place, that I was born, If you know the way, that I put up on, You would know why I’m up in the game and I ain’t even playing, The fuck is you saying? M.A.D. Hook Where you from?! The place where the government owns the property Where you from The place where we all depend on the lottery Where you from The place where the water is poor quality I been took a loss what it do still a boss x4
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repair 02:30
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Say I fell off, been rapping my ass off. There’s no cushion to land on. I’ll catch myself dog back off, Not a fugee to slack on, You’re too close I’m Dylan Call me Mysonne putting people back on Who knew better, Watch the biggie doc almost cop me a coogi sweater The influence is heavy with rhymes I’ma trend setter I don’t know the Royal family I’m more V for Vendetta Uh a go getta, uh Horween leather It’s a Tragedy assault and battery, it’s just sad to see The blind leading the blind calling your majesty It’s lateral with me, copy the style it’s flattering to me capping the first degree, I’m Papi so when you talking back it’s slap to the knee Bastards think that it’s not facts, the only time you say it’s whack is if you comparing to me to Tierra Was on a toxic path now I’m good call me Ciara The hardest thing is to relate the new to my own era But I have Nothing to prove there’s no comparison But that’s irrelevant, Where’s the aspirin I need medicine, I tried to get my moms to aspen but I failed again She say she stuck listening to Jasmine Sullivan I get it. it’s prevalent, the story ain’t Heaven sent, She went to blame me, then she blamed her melanin going through it, divorce after 15 years, my father blew it, therapist said I’ma father now, deep down I knew it but to separate a brother and father influence was my ruin I tried, didn’t think the move to Melbourne was hurting their pride. Thoughts of losing another dad hurt me inside Sending them memes to say I’m still here but I can’t lie I miss their voices, options and choices but text is easier to ignore it I haven’t found the… right words to explore this So I record this, get this out my vortex, Deep resources All this trauma I hope my son don’t forge this But I’ll never regret, I asked for this Not only did I face my demons, I mentored it Said it was for kids, to open more doors so Therefore it’s A step back and throw it up like I’m curry, might not be consistent but I’m not in a hurry, I’ma be here until I’m buried, I won’t leave you like furgee, watch the throne emerging HALO Because my shine is, brighter than light solar system or diamond Higher than any space x jet can fly in Any mountain that cross my path homie I’ll Climb it (Remaining) manny fresh bird man Big timing brighter than light solar system or diamond Higher than any space x jet can fly in Any mountain that cross my path homie I’ll Climb it manny fresh bird man Big timing I’m aiming for honest I’m aiming for Timeless But people they don’t listen to lyrics so I guess they’ll never hear it, I just pray the culture will birth less gimmicks and more spirit less reckless and more steering, So creativity won’t be pressured when Zev makes his debut appearance I put it into the galaxy to make sure you hear it But That’s the least of my misery, My siblings 3 months apart what am I missing G? My maths was never too good, where’s the ancestry God said just focus on not repeating the history fuck. I guess ignorance bliss huh. HALO Because my shine is, brighter than light solar system or diamond Higher than any space x jet can fly in Any mountain that cross my path homie I’ll Climb it (Remaining) manny fresh bird man Big timing brighter than light solar system or diamond Higher than any space x jet can fly in Any mountain that cross my path homie I’ll Climb it manny fresh bird man Big timing I’m aiming for honest I’m aiming for Timeless
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IS IT HARD, to believe That these scars, can still bleed We’re from stars, history Going far, to succeed Sign sealed deliver it Blood of my blood, flesh or flesh huh Situations occurred, weighs on my chest uh Where do you go when all that you know is Lies, deceit, disguise, defeat straight from the nest huh ...Wrapped around my wounds is Respect I can’t promise it won’t happen but I try my best Wu taught me to protect ya neck But what they missed was the steps on how to lay Trauma to rest it’s a mess Hook IS IT HARD, to believe That these scars, can still bleed We’re from stars, history Going hard, to achieve Sign sealed deliver it When there was rape in the family what you do? Did you sweep it under the rug or did you try and search for clues? what about abuse to your nephews, Was it teaching a lesson or was it pent up anger you need to let loose? I, gather these fears just to let you, Know that these aren’t easy pills to swallow but the healing from it will come through we are damaged beings searching for Refuge This ain’t pointing the finger at you, I’m talking me too. The light will beam through vrs 3 What if the hand that raised us didn’t have the proper maintenance What if the things I was taught came from a plan of strangers Hard to manoeuvre through a room of darkness when you’re an angel Why is it unknown that the roots where I was grown have been pulled out and left me anxious We question the life of adults when their story has ripped out pages How can we rise above when its the very same system that keeps us in cages I’ve seen the stages, shock, denial, guilt, and these are the same stones that they expect us to start with to build? Well we all know what happens when there isn’t a firm foundation But we can’t allow the past to strain us away from our own dedication Good vibration, No frustration, All our patience straight communication Love
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ALRIGHT 03:08
It’s alright yall,x3 We can get it It’s alright yall,x3 We can split it It’s alright yall,x3 Don’t forget it It’s alright yall,x3 Man we did it I watch the world separated to two I sit back in my mind thinking what I’ma do dropped pen thinking this job is further than you * if the government can do all this, *what else could they flu Blaming the Chinese tribes for poising all our city’s, and left Aunty dumplings washing off racist graffiti I understand*, this illness * has ruined Committees What I’m saying beating up Asian’s just because you feel shitty Pretty sad the whole campaign saying we in this together, *Include mandates that’s changing faster than the weather The one size fits all don’t include all measures Single parents with no parks got us feeling like it’s forever Since we had a chance to be, my goals I can’t proceed, I wanna share my smile but this mask is to breathe I’m not going against science or technology I just want to share the frustrations that’s burning inside of me But see it’s…. It’s alright yall,x3 We can get it It’s alright yall,x3 We can split it It’s alright yall,x3 Don’t forget it It’s alright yall,x3 Man we did it Vrs Man we all hypocrites, I’m sick of it, disagreeing on things that aren’t as a simple fix. Labelling those who refuse to get the simple prick Don’t align with your beliefs conversations over quick. We know the narrative, anybody questioning this is called misinformation’s a weird comparisons I had bring it to my therapist. If this was an open conversation then why am I scared of writing this? A portion of this has to do with being sensitive I understand everybody is trying to protect their kids Problem is, if we are all trying to protect, but throw hands for not wearing masks is again a contradict I want to start the conversation off with some respect Be in good spirits, know your boundaries and then address Cantered, calmness, knowledge of self Take away music and stages to better our health So let’s hear it It’s alright yall,x3 We can get it It’s alright yall,x3 We can split it It’s alright yall,x3 Don’t forget it It’s alright yall,x3 Man we did it
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about

The album is a collection of works that are linked together by outtakes from voice recordings of conversations I’ve had in private with people close to me (e.g., my wife, close friends and therapist). With their permission, I will be sharing these conversations – stories that have triggered the inspiration of my songs. I wanted to share real conversations that I believe other people are also having everyday within themselves or with others, sharing these open conversations to destigmatize open and vulnerable communication.
I’ve always believed in the significance of collaboration, the opportunity to learn from one another and drive the music industry as a collective. This album reflects this. All of the songs on the track list have been a collaboration with other artists, locally, and nationally. Each track on the album is made up of verses, beats, song writing, and vocals from artists around Australia who have been kind enough to share their sounds with me.

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released February 17, 2023

1.opening session
2. MY LIFE prod. spellspellspell
3. tell them a story
4. WAKANDA BLOOD prod. Swerv, Eleftherios
5. A. GOODES feat. Mali Jo$e prod. ralph-rad
6. truth be told
7. BLOOD TYPE REAL feat. Johniepee, Jimmy Harwood prod. Epik the Dawn
8. know where to go
9. FLOWER feat. Liona Tatafu, Alex Ford prod. Deepchild, Dizz1, Jesse Chin-Quan
10. DRIFT AWAY feat. Cle Morgan prod. spellspellspell
11. september 11, 2021
12. BREAK FREE prod. Huey Brazadich
13. JUST A DREAM prod. Jase Beathedz
14. GOATS prod. B I L L Y G
15. law of nature
16. RE:CALCULATED prod. ralph-rad
17. WHERE U FROM feat. Nomad prod. Jase Beathedz
18. repair
19. TIME:LESS feat. Halo Vocal Ensemble (Liona Tatafu, LHĒON, Soli, Emma Volard, JACINTA) prod. soSpecial
20. SCARS feat. Cle Morgan prod. BOGER
21. ALRIGHT prod. soSpecial
22. closing session with Brandon Srot
Music behind skits:
Mikki from Preston
Mixed and Mastered:
MattyMadeit
Photography:
Rachel Bradley
Development Partner:
Anna Sparkes
Recording Studios:
D.T’s Bedroom
Choi Records Studios
Beathedz Studios
Supported by:
Australian Council for the Arts

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Strictly D.T Melbourne, Australia

Recording artist, Decial Douglass also known as Strictly D.T, born in Seattle, Washington later moving to Perth, Australia in 2005 and now located in Melbourne. Strictly D.T started writing poems and songs at the age of 10 and became a recording artist at the early age of 17. ... more

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