Music has always been a way for me to process life, create moments, and turn feelings into something people can connect with.
This summer, I created a record called “Protect Your Energy” with frequent collaborator Rodney Hollywood — a Baltimore Club inspired dance record built around a simple message: don’t let the outside world take away your peace.
We all experience moments where there is a lot of noise around us — opinions, distractions, pressure, and things that can pull us away from ourselves. This song is a reminder to stay grounded, move with intention, and protect the energy you bring into the world.
For the production, I wanted the record to feel uplifting and immersive. I blended the energy and movement of Baltimore Club with smooth synths, atmospheric textures, and melodic elements that create a feeling beyond just the dance floor. The goal was to make something that people could move to, but also feel.
Rodney Hollywood brought the perfect energy to the record with his smooth R&B vocals, adding emotion and warmth that helped bring the message of the song to life. Working with Rodney has always been special because we share a creative connection that allows us to build records that feel authentic.
The final piece of the process was having the record mixed and mastered by one of the top engineers in the region, Ryan “MixedbyTop” Anderson. His attention to detail helped bring the full vision together and make sure the record hits the way it was intended.
Releasing “Protect Your Energy” on Juneteenth feels meaningful. The song represents freedom in its own way — the freedom to move, to create, and to choose what energy we allow into our lives.
I hope this record reminds you to protect your peace, keep dancing, and keep moving forward.
Stream “Protect Your Energy” and thank you for listening. 🎧
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