I was lucky growing up Grew up on a street called Summerdale Grew up in one home, there was no house for sale No choppy water, everything was made in place so I could sail My Parents sent me on some trips I sent back postcards through the mail Telling me to work hard, so I could open up any door But the doors were already open Like what was I playing D for? Me and my brother were the ones my mother gave up her career for And it all leads to so I can just sit up here and stunt more? God damn Steady Steady I put myself in the company of great minds who do nothing but take time because regardless of state lines Have that long vision that outweighs partying activities that take time And regardless of rumors that are fumbled along grapevines I just make light of the bullshit, ill chill somewhere lakeside No matter the road they drive Whether they're gunning straight or balancing wayside They may worry but when you trail all you see is the brake light Looking forward to seeing the heights that they climb If they ever fall, ill pick em up on my journey, consider myself a safe guide They've helped with my success You'll hear 'em as sources I may site And while there's daylight or anywhere the sun rays shine This mixtape is me inbounding this ball from the baseline God Dayum Steady Steady Little parachute, little landing gear Painting on this big white canvas here I hope you knock, when you got the time, you're in good spirits and you're driving near Hindsight is 20/20, but they don't say it's crystal clear And now that we're in 2020 and my big grown-up future's here Some people want me to focus on money I'll focus on the people I'm holding dear All those people next door, and all those people who couldn't make it here So whether you choose to stay home, record, and crack a beer I'll still send love I work hardest so your smile could stretch ear to ear

This is my first time really talking to the world like this Idk how I feel about it Now what's the truth?? Using this bedroom as the booth Imagine the moon like me filled with compassion, not ruthless Fell in love with this music, then I swooped in Yeah I graduated but I'm not defined by an institution And the truth is I need you to prove myself in this music Yeah I want u guys to strap in This the first mixtape by Erik And yeah its in third person Because I'm hoping two more people can listen to this music and cherish I was pulled into studying these icons Its midnight in Paris So let me take my time Have a drink on the terrace I can feel the momentum compounding on me When I say I rap, they'll be like E? Why? I say they better start accounting on me But for now I guess ill just have some fun for the free So I want you to get comfortable Sit down in the couch a little bit I appreciate the listen. I really do Like I said the truth is, this is the first of many EE

Saying I'm coming in due time is an understatement Sneaky with these bars like a product placement Running on this trail, but that's on occasion Running on this trail, but that's on occasion I know these rappers are a little dated Place your bets, send to Roc, send to Hov, send to me, send to Vegas Words jumping out, lit the stove, sorry bro they are a little anxious While I'm nameless, I'll take this versatility and all the basis Saying that I wouldn't put any of this public? (Ha) It's the strangest I travel abroad, got the money, I look forward to the exchanges Just bear with me, I happen to be going through one of my many phases And for rn I'll be your up-and-coming 'burban kid with the phrases My rap skills? I know there was doubt. Well here some traces Given my background, I'll say this… Given my background, I'll say this… I know these rappers are a little dated Place your bets, send to rock, send to Hov, send to me, send to Vegas Words jumping out, lit the stove, sorry bro they are a little anxious Sorry – I guess I'm a little anxious I'm a catch, under pressure, feet down, over shoulders What a host, nice greeting, drinks made, with the coaster Hard-wired, self-sustained, conductor made, all solar Jumped high, crowd awed, dunk made, on a poster Just kidding, I'm 5'9 but these words can make me spring I want this mirrored, just like some little birdie can make you sing Skins peeling, too much of this summertime And often I'm, being ok with being considered as the local guy Aiming at this target that I hope to find Smell the forrest and smell the pines Buy local, spare some change, give a gift, the community lives When the florist is alive But when it rains, I'm on pace with the wiper blades If I get rich, I'll to buy an Escalade Packin all in, not a single care for the mess you made Moving together we can move any way, hydroplane Save it for yourself if you might complain What do I say to their take? Gooseggs I'm the toughest critic so no matter what who say And if they talking I figure it's a slow news day In between weekend and a Tuesday Doubting me is bold But it's a rude way I know these rappers are a little dated Place your bets, send to rock, send to Hov, send to me, send to Vegas Words jumping out, lit the stove, sorry bro they are a little anxious Sorry, I guess I'm a little anxious This isn't a competition, I'm not concerned with catching up Not judging, 'Long as you love the reason you're getting up Haircut by the same woman, you know she's not messing up Someone asked me bout your business, I told 'em I'm not fessing up And that's on trust – I can get my point across without having to cuss And that's a rush Don't worry about who around – you can hear this love Your little cousin – he can't talk – still taking notes on how you conduct I can listen – to your point – without having the urge to interrupt I know these rappers are a little dated Place your bets, send to rock, send to Hov, send to me, send to Vegas Words jumping out, lit the stove, sorry bro they are a little anxious I'm getting started - Sorry – I guess I'm a little anxious I know these rappers are a little dated Place your bets, send to rock, send to Hov, send to me, send to Vegas Words jumping out, lit the stove, sorry bro they are a little anxious I'm getting started - Sorry – I guess I'm a little anxious

If My Boss Hears, it won't matter because I made it I'm staying clear, from all the chatter I don't get faded I'm switching gears, pulled the lever, now I'm chasing I found a way now let's keep reading If my boss hears Oh well What can you do Oh well What can you do If my boss hears, it won't matter their opinion's dated They might hear, but they won't listen to what I'm saying I'll have them jumping, it's the association I'm inbounding the ball and its all just patience It is hilarious thinking of this situation Wakes up to find the news To her subordinate getting this bacon She so phased she prolly lost her coordinates To think in this whole wide world, that he's cutting his portion Especially when hes supposed to report in the morning Now for people on the outside, I don't want your pity I want you driving by windows down So you'll see that little birdie whos pretty I'm chilling on the metal benches we're sitting But when the office hears happen to hear what I've written Oh well If My Boss Hears, it won't matter because I made it I'm staying clear, from all the chatter I don't get faded I'm switching gears, pulled the lever, now I'm chasing I found a way now let's keep reading If my boss hears oh well, what can you do Oh well, what can you do Now from my bosses view, it's a conflict of interest Relationships mean well But most of these people at the end of the day It's all business And I'm far from cynic But pretending to care when your passions somewhere else It's a hard gimmick But instead, I groove to the guitar's physics And hope y'all to mimic Now to my coworkers, I'm working two gigs at the same time I'm not giving up I just want more options And do both at once? Considered a bargain Not changing names, I want to show this range And in this game, This rapping is my Ochocinco to Johnson What good is Curry without Klay Thompson? And what good is Batman without his Robin These skills complimenting If My Boss Hears, it won't matter because I made it I'm staying clear, from all the chatter I don't get faded I'm switching gears, pulled the lever, now I'm chasing I found a way now let's keep reading If my boss hears Oh well What can you do Oh well What can you do

Mr. Postman, Mr Postman… do you feel dated Ordering online makes your whole world jaded Mr postman Mr postman… do you feel left behind The kid on the bike, the dog in the yard only ones recognizing you're fine So I invite you to ring the door, tell me about your day Because even tho the weather been hell, you helped my package arrive today I let you in, inside my home, brush off your coat I know you're busy – you've got routes to walk, even in the snow You stayed so long, we exchanging jokes, your truck almost got towed (Haha) But God bless pensions – you'll be far from broke You don't have the swag of the milkman You aren't as badass as landscapers Yet you're stepping over junk in the yard and the errant thrown newspapers Nobody handwrites letters no more... So your job, delivering good news isn't even exciting no more Well fashion works in cycles, I can sense it - your time is near You're not dying out - I won't let ya I'll send something through you something special Do you get letters? Do you get phone calls? Do people on the route give you Christmas cards? It's crazy to think we live in the same world, but we exist apart In yours, nothing between you and the sky – you're seeing stars The American dream – you're played by the movie stars Minus the phony people – minus the girls and cars But you're the one I'd pick to sit next to – when I walk in that bar Whether it's a new place – or the same old spot – I've seen you at thus far Mr. Postman Mr Postman do you feel dated Ordering online makes your whole world jaded Mr postman Mr Postman do you feel left behind? The kid on the bike, and the dog in the yard only ones recognizing you're fine Different times call for different minds but you're the cornerstone In your world there is no prize – Connecting the world to these happy homes You're not catching bad guys, or putting out fires But you're the definition of consistency – and that's what I desire And that's what I desire Consistency That's what I desire Consistency That's what I desire Mr. Postman Mr Postman do you feel dated Ordering online makes your whole world jaded Mr postman Mr postman do you feel left behind? The kid on the mic, and the dog in his yard will get the world to see you're fine

Not once but twice, I've been laid off No debts of mine, I've done paid off At home with my family, no taking loss Shaking off All these rumors, they've been making false Focused on this craft, haven't strayed off People have misinterpreted the way I came off Stay grounded to my roots, same loft Take advantage of time, No days lost Learned a lot from these experiences, I've dug in Shaping the person I am becoming I could be upset - let the flood in Ignoring the distractions that are tugging But this sump pump is pumping out these bars, for public works To build a lump sum of this music that's preferred While rocking the Cole Bennett look, the sweats and birks Coming straight out of the Chicago burbs There is no caution this is red alert I'm real talk the rest are flirts This is a real act, the rest rehearse Rest in Peace to old habits, 'rest is birth Some will look me in the eye, the rest will smirk They'll feel threatened, the rest will work Gotta start believing, next is church I'm writing for myself, the rest dessert It was all uphill, the rest is curved It's all green grass, the rest is curb This is my business, the rest are clerks This is all vision – until the rest confirm Oh oh oh ohh It's all about timing So I'm sitting around working, no thought about reclining And from all this I've learned one thing The one thing, that one thing You gotta capitalize on this timing This real feeling, Is it coincidence Putting in due time, the diligence Keeping cool – no explicitness In the big picture? Insignificance Me and you? What's the difference My work ethic – rigorous Peace of mind, significant When pulled together, limitless It's time to wake up, it's time for pans It's time to heal, it's time for scabs It's time to tell people, it's time for ads Its time for message, its time for brand Get the adrenaline, its time for glands It's time for community, its time for flags It's time for schedules, its time for plans It's time to give, its time for grants It's time for growth, its time for plants It's time to work out, it's time for abs It's time to get outside, it's time to tan And I'll share this music and the scraps Oh oh ohh, It's all about timing So I'm sitting around working – no thought about reclining From this I've learned one thing - gotta capitalize on Timing

Need help looking around, looking around, looking around You can use my periscope... my periscope Looking around, looking around, don't be blinded now You can use my periscope… my periscope Looking around, looking around, oh looking around You can use my periscope My periscope (Yeah) Well all things aside there is some hope With the rest of the world saying that's all she wrote Accusing eachother of miscounting votes Choosing our favorites, without the rose In this same boat, and we're all afloat With Me and Mr. Jones, the Counting Crows And a big yellow taxi on surrounding roads We gotta keep perspective, the high and lows World got me bogged down, staying in the trench We trust social media to narrate these events But what are we playing for The World's making mistakes, we write em off as intent Only when it affects us - we seem to repent Friendly fire – don't know who we're drove against Nothing accomplished when we say we're both correct Fuming both ways, until we both eject We come out worse, & reflect in text And I digress, Just thinking out loud to unwind this mess I digest everything that I have guessed Let's look back at clocks, see what time has kept For good bad or worse, man I'm in stress No more listening to what Simon says Walking up this road, as inclined it gets Right now, focus on vibes I inject Looking around, looking around, looking around You can use my periscope. My periscope Looking around, looking around don't be blinded now You can use my periscope My periscope There is some hope, use my periscope Laughing at eachother, we embarrass both Favorite show, fly through a couple episodes United us both, like we're Polaris flown Taking turns, yeah the fairness shows No pride in doing something under the sheriff's nose Seats all around, act as no one's in the rows Repeat back to me Fuck it we're all just people I don't want to get up here and have to write a sequel We all have different definitions of peace and evil But Ask this world, why we killed the Beatles All this divide, what we choose to conceal We should talk about it when we dine with meals We forget whats fact and real, look up Barry Bonds and steals After all the plus and minus equals Fuck it take it what you will this is my perspective I want people as their own, no mind collective Ears and eyes receptive, peeling through the fine objectives Hell this is what I do, I'm inventive Just helping people see what their mind can send in So encase the envelope, send in my direction Let's talk about it, see if I want to sign the message Erik Evans – hope you find receptive Looking around, looking around, looking around You can use my periscope My periscope… my persicope Looking around, looking around You can use my periscope Just want you to look a little closer Look beyond yourself

This is something I can feel bruh Something with intangibles but tangibly built up When you look off in my eye you see there's nothing there concealed Just another mary jane fan licking low and high, for that real love Who cares where I sleep the night, as long as your face is by my side Don't need a 5 star, don't even need a light Just your presence will be just right So come on let's take this trip with me No place to be, lets travel Take this trip Riding on this road Layered in brick, concrete or gravel Who cares where I sleep the night, long as your face, is by my side Don't need a 5 star, don't even need a light, just your presence will be just right Leave whats unnecessary in the dresser Settle for freedom and nothing lesser Driving southbound No bluetooth or streaming. Just a couple of cd's Our favorite bands playing on repeat And we know every word Seeing the world in front of our headlights as our wheels they turn Not driving to runaway, driving to appreciate Don't need anything fancy you can keep the steak Spin this record and watch the needle break Supporting the local businesses – the mom and pops An airline gets you there fast, but you'll miss these stops Don't need to see the shore, let's see middle America We'll meet people grounded not lost in hysteria And the random things we see - that are just hilarious Those little moments we laugh, those moments carry us You brush off my humor, blame it on me being Aquarius Or maybe it's my jumper, is looks like Shawn Marion's My family set me up to succeed with the resources We put this message out, need the world to reinforce this It's bigger than us, it's how life continues Starting off in the local newspapers that the town distributes Good riddance to boredom, that's the tribute Don't need any tickets, don't need the venue That adventure we want to dream, that's within you And if all else fails, the marathon continues Who cares where I sleep the night, long as your face is by my side Don't need a 5 star, don't even need a light Just your presence will be just right So come on take this trip with me, no place to be, let's travel Take this trip, riding on this road Layered in brick, concrete or gravel Yeah this something I can feel bruh Something with intangibles but tangibly built up When u look off in my eyes, you see there's nothin' there concealed Just another mary J fan looking low and high for that real love Tryna lay it all down on the boards before I tap out Provide the best for my kids give em da least to have to stress 'bout My heart goes to the unheard and unseen those who left out Hope da ones before us left us resources to head the best route and What happened to showing love? Now we too hard Instead of keep ya head up you the hit em up type of Tupac It's time for changes Nip' said we should make arrangements Listen it's painful but just because you've taken some L's don't make you a loser Just spread yo wings, you gonna fly I promise soon bruh It's all in due time just gotta stay steady grinding on double finding All of the different ways get up my mula Come on you know you gotta show yo Uce love They say we'd never make it but look where we are Literally from the bottom shooting for the stars With you life is oooh so good God is great and culture fake and dawg and thass my word Shout out ma to tha t-a wass good brotha Rip to Swiss and Dymez they was hood gutter Some might spill jack is lighting up dem woods bruthaz I'm singin' til everyone and they momma done heard of us Hoo cares where I'm going tonight You ain't gotta worry baby cuz I'm the one holding you tight So when the night done got the darkest and it's showing no light Just know I got you, I'm always gon ride even past death when we die If I gotta go through heaven and hell through mansion or cell Bottom feeder bikini bottom with Patrick I dwell If I gotta serve time then clink up my cell I've had this certainty we'd always prevail from the moment for you I fell You ain't really gotta go it lone babe If you with me wherever then that's home babe Just please don't ever ever leave me lone Leily It's just you and our gang til we gone baby You ain't really gotta go it alone baby If you with me then wherever then that's home baby Just plz don't ever leave me lone Leily It's just us and our gang til we gone baby

I'm an outsider in the game future royalty Meghan Markle My inspiration comes when your eyes light up, when they show me that sparkle But this royalty... Won't be for a while But this inspiration. Right now. Let's go Scared for a change, just label it a rebrand I'm working at night, stuck with daytime CPSAN Pledge yourself to good raps, when you listen to me please stand Just want some respect, don't consider me a mean man If I ask my mom for help she'll do whatever she can Rock and roll hall of fame, so people's souls rest in Cleveland Swimming upstream, this little fishy seems dammed Captains yelling from his quarters like damn, Do we see land There's more than what's captured on the street cam Hip hop is my job, you doing something machines can Cracking down on childish games, when we showed the priest ran (Haha)When we showed the priest ran Copy my style and best believe this ream jams You cant fix it? see if IT can Or just push it off for the weekend I'm an outsider in the game future royalty Meghan Markle My inspiration comes when your eyes light up, when they show me that sparkle Learning in Chicago from the field to the shed Reel in the pen, Im taking the field to the shed So clever, its like I have key and peele in my head What's the deal, was it the meals that I was fed To keep it real? To every deal I intend Everyone talking violence I feel like I'm the teal to this red There's a verse for every feel that's in my head The ball is in my court but I have may lost my marbles An outsider in this game, future royalty Megan Markle My inspiration comes from when your eyes light up - When they show me that sparkle Old soul but young and fresh in this biz Giving stories to be told or sharing what confidence is But stories also told sharing where confidence missed News stories put on hold, ignore what the community gives So we rock where we're from yeah repping on our cap as our lids Come on homie show me a grin All of these opinions from strangers, make me feel out of place The stars are aligned or that's what the zodiac girls say to my face We can talk over wine about my handful of mistakes Even tho I'm whipping the Jetta this parking spot is my place Bout to blow up and my half-life is half that fast Grab that cash Going out of character for someone who says they scratch your back Getting better at recognizing these blessings I happen to have Want your life a little sweeter gotta grab that half and half Now looking back, The winner always writes history Shoutout Lil Wayne, he treats halos like a Frisbee Ate so fast at dinner, the last course is a mystery Thank God the past misfortune has missed me I am a placoderm in the house, running round bouts and you're just a pigmy I know you can be anywhere in the world, and you're your ears picked me

Put my soul and faith in the ways of God In this rap game yeah we're racing jaws It's the way these situations are Don't know where I'm going but it ain't that far No need to invest in those dangerous cars My life I been asking where the applications are The things I've been told, I've got quotation marks Ways that things were played, I cant take to heart Could have made excuses let agitation start I need to find ways to explain these smarts Rhyming different ways with these bars Yeah yeah yeah – yeah yeah I'm a fire trap like a basement bar The way I 'articulate these thoughts Turn your cheek to me so we can face those scars I'll present you like you're displayed in art You're my self-esteem and Ill play the part Rather talk outside at a main street bar I'm not tryna brag at all... Just saying the writing on the wall Yeah yeah yeah yeah Say the word and its lickity splitz I'm holding down the cards like I'm Larry Fitz' I had people turn me down for beats, now they're missing these snips Can't blame em for missing the vision I grip Even tho I don't see it all, I see a glimpse I'm open to it all, I might need a tip Tell me what you see? What I seem to miss Sipping on the bourbon yeah ill take a nip Born in Colorado, built for rocky roads Living out the motto, as the possy grows Exposing myself on this hot seat stove Want all these kids to cop these flows The cold draft in the air got me shivers now But god breaks bends so I won't quiver now You saying there's a chance, there's a sliver now Gripping so tight there's a splinter now Working so hard man I've missed dinner wow Khawi moves home he's a clipper now Some people, don't love, its just a business route I'm off on a tangent, eat the snicker now Some people will say that they hate these bars Don't have to see the moon, in the day we see stars Sit around the campfire we breathe these sparks Sipping on something in a mason jar We have whats in the pantry and three cigars Hear the wind settling we hear the trees talk Living out this moment we can't be too far So let's chill, someone to play the guitar

Hey guys, you made it I just want to thank you all This is my mixtape. Periscopes. And I appreciate all the love Youll hear from me soon, I'll hear from you soon I love this beat, and before I let you go, I'm going to give you one more verse Life is just colors and shapes, tryna find our own space Whether Big fancy city, or your whole god damn state As long as these holidays pass, we keep sharing my plate Time to discover my raps, times ticking first 48 This is 1 of 1 and you bet there is more of me to make As I get older I'm learning- more expensive the mistakes And from 6 god drake... ready now why wait? After all things considered? Back the plane out the gate A little collection of words, can make the biggest difference I hope we can share an ear, share a little interest While at the same time, stay up high up on our business And for all your efforts keep grinding - you are no way finished I put this music out – hope I've opened some eyes Just want to show some people - you can still bet on these guys Keep your eyes off your shoes, maybe look to the sky After all things considered, its cool say hi All this space no rush. Everything so robust Wake up and stretch. Reach down as far as my toes touch Looking back on life, I don't mistake much Especially this. All yall stay clutch So I just wanna take some time Shoutout to my parents. They don't know I've made this yet Shout my brother, Chris Oh trees Sailors Michael Khiev Lou Aranda Dolapo Inc Stoic Eery Aneesh Tyler Jslush Young danish Damien Baez Juss Law, Kim Joke Both of you guys showed me how to rap a little bit Couldn't have done it without you guys. EE

This a public service announcement Yall can grab yo purses n bounce with Bounce with us baby The remix If my boss hears, it won't matter because I made it I'm staying clear, from all the chatter I don't get faded I'm switching gears, pulled the lever and now I'm chasing I found a way now let's keep reading If my boss hears... oh well… What can you do Oh well… What can you do Ay I keep it lit I'm wit E Run in the key, you can call me Udonis Haslem on D My bad, clumsy on da beat that's how I tear it up, B Captain Underpants since a youngin call me dun-da-dun King With my wife and kids when I'm with my entourage G For them even God knows I put it on when I sing I'm a rap slayer I'm tight don't dap haters Eastside cat say it wit my chest San Jo to whoever claiming I'm back, wait up… see all dem chips there If u add them and multiplied by 3 I be all dat playa See I'm up even when I'm down all that really mean is At my worst da least you could say is I'm on your hat yayuhh But now that I've gotten into yo ears I'm yo therapist u can tell me all of your fears This song's so beautiful it'll bring a grown man to his tears But after dat got to keep it, gangster, even if ya boss hears - ya feel me If my boss hears, it wont matter because I made it I'm staying clear, from all the chatter I don't get faded I'm switching gears, pulled the lever and now I'm chasing I found a way now lets keep reading If my boss hears… oh well… What can you do Oh well… What can you do When My boss heard, the secret's out the window Peaks, valleys, whispers to a crescendo Full steam ahead, cant be caught up in this limbo And I can't let my head get too big, Jay Leno Walked into my boss' office. Time was 10 to 3 When you first heard my music you didn't know what was into me Your jaw hit the earth, you scanned your periphery And this little drummer boy - summoned by nativity Next thing on my list? Learn guitar and the bass I'm giving up this bank? Na I'm just keeping the chase Why worry what's on earth there's even clutter in space This big bang was born from a shelter in place I put in my two weeks, ticket to notoriety Boss a little confused – thinks I'm inspired by hierarchy Now this wasn't my plans – at least it wasn't entirely Now I got things to do. I'm sorry you hired me If my boss hears, it won't matter because I made it I'm staying clear, from all the chatter I don't get faded I'm switching gears pulled the lever and now I'm chasing I found a way now let's keep reading If my boss hears… oh well… What can you do Oh well… What can you do Aye player, look man I aint even going to give my two weeks player You know what I'm saying I'm out this, you feel me You can take that paycheck playa and shove it up your... You know what im saying We out. Me and E? We ain't working here anymore, hell na Peace We'll make millions dog