My debut album, 'Initiate' is now available to own on Enhanced CD! With a limited run of 1,500 copies, the first 150 will be personally signed by me in silver marker. With all the artwork designed myself, this package is the fulfillment of my artistic vision for the project!
- Presented in a strong Super Jewel Box case, with metallic foil sticker and 12-page full colour booklet.
- Booklet contains liner notes, song lyrics and glossy photos
ENHANCED CD CONTENT (Accessed via Mac or PC):
- Additional mp3 copy of the album for portable devices
- Extra photos and alternate album artwork in Hi-Resolution
- HD desktop wallpapers (1920x1080)
**PLUS**
- Bonus video, "Initiate: Behind The Shoot" a look at the action involved in creating my chrome transformation!
Includes unlimited streaming of Initiate
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
ships out within 1 day
edition of 1500
Purchasable with gift card
£3.99GBP
lyrics
#BLACKVELVET
Written, composed & performed by HAYDEN RICHARDS
CHORUS:
I’ve got a #Black heart
So don’t you mess with me baby
All #Black suit
With the #Blacked out shades
#BLACKVelvet on the sheets
‘Cos she likes the feel baby
I’m the deepest shade of #Schwarz
All #Black everything
VERSE 1:
Mystery and power
At the midnight hour
I’m stealthy like the Raven
With a bite like the #BlackMamba
Cool and in control
The origins of Soul
I embody elegance
So don’t dictate my role
#Black cat, no #BlackPanther
Prepare yourself ‘cos I’m coming atcha
#Black on #Black hat, tilt that to the side
Patent leather shoes you can watch me glide
#Black ice, no #BlackDiamonds
I’m ‘bout unleash my inner tribesman
I’m not French but, I’ve got a thing for #Noir…
CHORUS
VERSE 2:
Smooth like oil
Ancient blood so royal
Now I know my history
I’ll never slave or toil
I move like a Ninja
To the beats of #Africa
Infectious is my rhythm
Shake your body faster
#Black wheels, no #BlackFerrari
I got the strength of a #Zulu army
#Black on #Black shirt with the #Ebony tie,
Keep looking into my #Charcoal eyes
#Black jet, no #BlackSpaceship
Take you into orbit, I’ll arrange it
I’m not French but, I’ve got a thing for #Noir…
CHORUS X2
BRIDGE:
Dance with me through the #Black night
(Its gonna get #Black tonight)
I’ll show you everything under the moonlight
(I can be your dark delight…)
I’m feeling like the Dark Knight…
So jump in my #Batmobile,
And I’ll take you for a ride…
END SECTION:
Tribal Skank it,
Harlem Shake
Pop it, drop it
Make no mistakes
Welcome to the black groove
Let me see your black moves
I wanna see your black moves
Let me see your black moves
Martin Luther,
Malcolm X,
Michael Jackson,
Better than the rest
It’s Mr. Richards,
Giving you #BLACKVelvet
I’m smooth like #BLACKVelvet
The deepest #Black
from Initiate,
released April 10, 2015
Written & composed by Hayden Richards
Produced, arranged, recorded & mixed by Hayden Richards for HAR Music
Lead & background vocals: Hayden Richards
Drum programming, bass & synths: Hayden Richards
Recorded at HAR Studios, London
Engineered by Tim Debney
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