End of The Road
End of The Road from the upcoming EP Enlightened
The first song I’ve recorded in six years
This track was inspired by three of the Most Incredible human beings I have ever met...
In it I’m telling my parents about my feelings & struggles since my brother died last year
Prince’s earthly departure left me with no full biological family…
Through lyrics I also sing my thoughts regarding racial inequality & prejudice
My mom and dad created a Masterpiece they named Prince. He grew into a Man who became not only a Wonderful brother and friend, but also one of the Most Prolific Songwriters of All Time/Entertainers & Musicians who was like no other
In writing End of The Road, I share My belief that when the soul separates from the body we pass on from a temporary existence to an eternal one
Though my brother didn't publicly celebrate birthdays, me and some of his friends continued to celebrate for him, with him and gave him gifts, throughout the years
Right after he bought the building now known as Paisley Park he started telling me, "You can come out here and record!"
Repeating himself whenever I released a new project, I'd turn him down saying, "No thanks, I wanna stand on my own."
After Prince passed I wanted to give him one final birthday present & I decided to fulfill his wish, and to record my new song at Paisley Park.
This song poses the question…“Is this The End of The Road?”
And my answer is, “I don't think so!”
"I will see All three of my Beautiful family members someday again…"
“Happy B-day Bruh…Thanks for sharing ur life with me!!!”
With the Help of a few Long time Famous Friends we shot the video for the single
Sanna Hamri – Director – Executive Producer for the TV Show Empire and dozens of videos including Prince’s Musicology
Afshin Shahidi - Cinematographer - Prince's cinematographer and photographer for One Nite Alone and Musicology, Camera Operator for the Movie: Kingdom Come, Father of Black-ish star Yara Shahidi
Nicole Acacio – Production Assistant – Who has worked with Prince and several other artists as Producer/Director; Katy Perry, Jonas Brothers, Kelly Rowland, Britney Spears, Avril Lavigne
All lyrics by Tyka
Music by Apollo V