Scholito On Breaking The Cycle - Album Release!
The beginning of the album
makes reference to freedom fighters, overcoming and transcending the traps of
the ghetto. You will be inspired by the smooth transition into spoken word poetry and speeches in between, especially on
fear and overcoming it.
The single, BLM makes
reference to police brutality. It makes reference to the lack of justice on stolen land
and provides a solution which you have to listen carefully to "get it." Featuring John Blue, the educational track touches on police terrorism and how Black people have had
enough of being killed because of the color of their skin.
Looting/Dear Black Man featuring Ernestine Johnson opens up to Indigenous sounding flute music that gradually merges
with a hip-hop beat. It mentions racial profiling and evokes the spirit of the Black Lives Matter protests that dominated most of 2020. The track also features the spoken
word, Dear Black Man. Look out for that. Very invoking and heartfelt.
The track The Cycle is about
breaking the cycle of poverty and struggle. “Be Yourself” – Break the cycle! We hear over and over again. A motivational anthem
of self-empowerment.
In the track, Power, Scholito describes power in his own terms -
Family, religion, good health, self-love, that’s power! Money doesn’t bring true power but problems.
Sweet Chariot, featuring Charlie Bereal, a hip-hop twist to the classic gospel spiritual, is a track about the corona virus, makes
references to the 5G network and how it messes up with the immune system, and makes
references to the apocalypse. It ends with the powerful psalm 91, providing the needed serenity and hope to an otherwise difficult 2020.
Overall, the album is both history lesson and social commentary. It is creative and spontaneous and supplies unique flows from one track to the next broken
up by spontaneous powerful spoken word that “keeps you in your ears.” Available on all musical platforms, make sure to download yours asap!
The Man Behind The Music
Scholito’s musical journey began in High School. A Philadelphia, PA native, he was inspired by his older brother who was a Juvenile Lifer. In 2018, after twenty five years in prison, his brother returned home. Scholito's plan for next year is to build "Freeworld Records," a recording company, with his partner, S. Frank; launch the "XIX Century" clothing brand, release more music under the record company and build partnerships with other brands outside of music. He hopes to become a mogul, build generational wealth, build solid companies and brands, give back as much as possible and help black communities. To catch up to Scholito and his latest ventures, check out his Instagram and Facebook pages @scholito
