Willie & Justin
Colon

The inspiration was to create a song that parallels the similarities between love and music — and how they both have a lifespan that can sometimes be shorter than the lovers or the creators would want. This record reflects those parallels through crafted lyrics meant to paint the picture of a song losing its power, similar to a love relationship losing its spark and fire over time.

The co-writing process with Justin (Artist Name: ENFLUENCE) is quite special for a few unique reasons — the first being that Justin is my son. Justin and I have great chemistry when it comes to songwriting because I specialize in composing the beats and melodies, and Justin specializes in giving the song direction and structure. We both have the ability to craft thought-provoking lyrics, and together we have a unique style for building stories out of our music creations.

I feel we were both born with the God-given talent and passion to create music — and there is nothing more special than being able to share that love and passion with my son in the creative process. We hope to touch and inspire people through the music we make together.

Listen and study the classic R&B songs. Draw inspiration from the lyrics and structure of songs that have stood the test of time, then combine that process with a unique, modern sound that is currently having success in the genre. I also believe in not being afraid to stretch the boundaries — put new spins on the sound both vocally and lyrically to help evolve R&B in a modern era. Mookie from the Demo My Song team absolutely understood the vision and personified it through his clever vocalization and modern musicality.