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[i​.​D​.​]​entity: Return of the Free

by iD Jeter

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this. is. a journey. a journey that i will guide you through, so find a comfortable way to be in this moment & the ones to follow. on this journey we honor the process of growth & recognize the value it has over blindly rushing to the finish line. this is, the return of the free & we breathe into that level of awareness Freedom recognizing our breath as the tool which grounds us in this work grounds us in the difficulties, pain, & hurt but also the joy, truth, peace, & love so it is here that we… [inhale | exhale] x2 i thank you for taking time time to listen time to explore time to be Free which is the absence of fear, acknowledging its roots within you & how its shaped your mind posing as the soil fertilizing thoughts that come alive then asking the question, how did i get here? exploring, then setting the intention to move through fear practicing that movement of growth & watching what comes alive Freedom breathing into this [inhale | exhale] exploring, then setting the intention to move through fear practicing that movement of growth & watching what comes alive Freedom breathing into this [inhale | exhale] exploring, then setting the intention to move through fear practicing that movement of growth & watching what comes alive Freedom this is, the return of the free
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channelin’ 03:21
i channel out to my grandmother (i channel out to my grandmother) i thank God for my grandmother (i thank God for my grandmother) i channel out to my ancestors (i channel out to my ancestors) i thank God for my ancestors (i thank God for my ancestors) (2x) i’m channelin’, channelin’, channelin’, channelin’, channelin’, channelin’ (i channel, channel, channel, channel, channel, channel, channel out) i channel out to my grandfather (i channel out to my grandfather) i thank God for my grandfather (i thank God for my grandfather) i channel out to my ancestors (i channel out to my ancestors) i thank God for my ancestors (i thank God for my ancestors) (2x) i’m channelin’, channelin’, channelin’, channelin’, channelin’, channelin’ (i channel, channel, channel, channel, channel, channel, channel out) i miss those days where we would party i miss those days where we would cook out and all those nights where we would look out the front porch screen and we would talk ‘bout everything happenin’ on the block & the world how i want those days back, i need all of your love i dream of those days where i could embrace through touch i miss those days i really want all of your love i miss those days i want them back now i miss those days i want them back now i miss those days, said i want them right now i miss those days i want to feel all of your love i miss those days i want to feel all of your touch (2x) i’m channelin’, channelin’, channelin’, channelin’, channelin’, channelin’ (i channel, channel, channel, channel, channel, channel, channel out)
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runnin’ to the well of the peace that i seek runnin’ to the well of the joy i will bring runnin’ to the love in the world that’s for me i’m runnin, runinn, runnin, runnin, runnin, runnin, runnin runnin, runnin, i’m runnin, runnin, believing is POWER, breathe in its POWER runnin’ & sweatin’ eyeballs ingesting the pain of the world & i’m sick i’m hurt & i’m traumatized, but i’m steppin’ up with this i’m offering myself & sharing my practice in finding that well still & pitchin’ a brave wish discovering wholeness, discerning that bullsh…. too long in this hallway where i can’t find what to say & fearful of backlash when sharing in public spaces i’m steppin out my way, doin it may runnin’ to the well [believing is POWER] runnin’ to the well of the peace that i seek runnin’ to the well of the joy i will bring runnin’ to the love in the world that’s for me i’m runnin, runinn, runnin, runnin, runnin, runnin, runnin runnin, runnin, i’m runnin, runnin, believing is POWER, breathe in its POWER
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wanna be somewhere where i can fly like the birds carefree in the air wanna be somewhere where i can groove like the trees arms up in the air wanna be somewhere where i can fly like the birds carefree in the air wanna be somewhere where i can groove like the trees arms up in the air shedding, dying, & revealing release & flood to the ceiling we healin’ said we healin’ (2x) wanna be somewhere where i can fly like the birds carefree in the air (i wanna fly like a bird way up in the tree) wanna be somewhere where i can groove like the trees arms up in the air (i wanna, i wanna, i wanna, i wanna) wanna be somewhere where i can fly like the birds carefree in the air (i wanna fly like a bird way up & be free) wanna be somewhere where i can groove like the trees arms up in the air (i wanna, i wanna, i wanna, i wanna) shedding, dying, & revealing release & flood to the ceiling we healin’ said we healin’
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woodwind delicacies blowing at ease, see the diddy bop of the sycamore leaves, that’s freedom laughs, smiles filling the breeze, reachin high sky-bound, kareem dreamin’ high sky-bound, i believe that every soul wants to be free & learn and grow like wilderness trees & learn to know what life really means before it’s over, this world we know is transient movin’ at high speeds, switchin’ lanes mean damage maybe i’ll switch a lane and lead the fame to groundin rooted at ease, drivin’ peace back to the fountain carefully parking opening doors to let the peace flow baggage from traumas we acknowledge, but working through em though chuggin’ that luggage when finished, showing up lovin’ and given growin’ to show all the children we made it through & we winnin’ stare at the sky i pray show me my light, let me shine the way stare at the sky i pray show me my light, let me shine the way alignment at it finest, i gotta find it gotta be it, gotta walk, gotta breathe it no contradiction, within myself i gotta see it focused attention, on my growth to higher being discerning awareness, with these spirits that i’m seein cause sittin in stillness, i attract what i am being discerning awareness, keepin on these high beams cause sittin in stillness i attract what i am being i am well, i’m a king, i’m a lover & achiever, in pursuit of the light, i am brave & a believer i am well, i’m a king, i’m a lover & achiever, in pursuit of the light, i am brave & a believer i’m a king choosin’ growth, i’m aware where i sow i’m aware & i see, i’m aware & i know i’m aware so i’ll be sharing truth when i breathe speaking healin’ over everyone moving toward free (3x) stare at the sky i pray show me my light, let me shine the way stare at the sky i pray show me my light, let me shine the way i stare at the sky, stare at the sky, i pray if we uproot it, we find a movement it can be fluid, as we move through it (2x)
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it’s nice out there, but i don’t care cause i’m somewhere movin’ to happy movin’ to happy it’s nice out there, but i don’t care cause i’m somewhere movin’ to get free movin’ to get free broken to pieces couldn’t believe it, thought i’d never make it desiring, searching, & pleading in what i thought i needed job, money, status, love - all that ish came & went & left me feeling without what appeared as heaven sent barely navigating life, feeling so lost soon all areas of my life was chaos like a storm inconsistencies and chaos is now my new norm overwhelmed, weakened mindstate and searching for answers sick & tired of people listening and not understanding sick & tired of opinions but no one to stand with sick & tired of how i felt i decided to end it now surviving the very thing that could ease my pain awakened to a new beginning, a new birth day & in that moment i knew my soul was here for greater started healing, more intention, begin one with nature i learned it’s not a place, but yet a state of being happiness embrace because it is within me it’s nice out there, but i don’t care cause i’m somewhere movin’ to happy movin’ to happy it’s nice out there, but i don’t care cause i’m somewhere movin’ to get free movin’ to get free i gotta make sure that i’m honest, i’m not motivated by millions of dollars i’m motivated by connection & growth gained in its honor the honor of truth, honor of love, honor of peace the honor that’s me, bringing smiles sharing millions of teeth imagine what we’ll see if we just grabbed our burdens & be committed to peace, & started toward a collective release maybe a flood, a flood that’ll drain out the pain in the streets maybe a flood, a flood that’ll serve as the cleanse that we need committing to truth & speaking the feelings we’ve harbored since youth speaking the pain, talkin with hurt, sittin in shame cause that aint a game, to harbor those feelings produces a strain sort of like sittin in rain, and it could be painful to open again so we changin’ the game, no longer remainin’ the same no longer will maintain, to heavy to carry the pain so i commit to release, lettin’ go all of the strain’ lettin go all that i don’t need the flood can wash it away it’s nice out there, but i don’t care cause i’m somewhere movin’ to happy movin’ to happy it’s nice out there, but i don’t care cause i’m somewhere movin’ to get free movin’ to get free i’m movin to get free i’m movin to get free i want you to come with me i’m movin to get free i’m movin to get free (to get free) i’m movin to get free (to get free) i want you to come with me (to get free) i’m movin to get free (to happy)
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what if i told you everything you experienced up until this point was preparing you for where you are right now every person you’ve encountered wether a big or small player all played a key role in your ascension a kind glance a hard stare a warm gesture they all shaped how you viewed the world and viewed yourself in it you looked for clues everywhere you could find them not realizing they were right in front of you all along what if i told you you had the keys what if i told you your steps were ordered and all you had to do was show up as you you have taken so many forms over the years and each one was authentic to who you were striving to be at the time the choices you made were meant for you & what you experienced shaped you embrace every stage every version & every person you’ve been and will be it was all for good it is all for good and fuel for the person you’re ultimately striving to be it is you, it is me, it is us, it is we & we are exactly where and whom we need to be return of the free
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connect to earth, root down discover purpose, become free roots down, water me i grow, becoming free (2x) the water, is action persistent, practice the water will purify if you tap-in to what happens the water, is action persistent, practice the water is the catalyst, for your healing or your madness the water, is action persistent, practice the water will purify if you tap-in to what happens the water, is action persistent, practice the water is the catalyst, for your healing or your madness connect to earth, root down discover purpose, become free roots down, water me i grow, becoming free (2x) mother nature showed me, what’s inside of me mother earth let me know that i’m always a king & no matter the doubts, or questions second guessin’ feelin down & out, that at all moments i’m a walkin blessing & seeking that connection, with the divine had to turn to the sun & get outside for some time snip the plug to the wires that have me glued to the line of the cellar device that’s in my pocket all the time had to shut it down, turn it off disconnect, unplug from the truagh connecting to the spirit in its whole losing my mind & finding my soul at the doorway to the innermost peace that i’ll ever find when i go connects me to the spirit in its whole losing my mind and findin my soul connect to earth, root down discover purpose, become free roots down, water me i grow, becoming free (2x)
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runnin’ mantra runnin’ to the well of the peace that i seek runnin’ to the well of the joy i will bring runnin’ to the love in the world that’s for me i’m runnin, runinn, runnin, runnin, runnin, runnin, runnin runnin, runnin, i’m runnin, runnin, believing is POWER, breathe in it’s POWER
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Return of the Free is a musical storytelling experience that shares [i.D.]’s journey into freedom, which he finds through exploring, practicing, and sharing via creative expression. This project also highlights themes of family, honoring ancestors, healing, community, purpose, and nature. These themes all connect to the identities [i.D.] wishes to elevate and highlight within himself - spirituality, yoga/mindfulness, and counseling. This work spotlights the role of each of these elements through his journey.

The central theme of Return of the Free is freedom. In defining freedom, [i.D.] looked to Nina Simone’s descriptions of “no fear”, and “a new way of seeing”. Her descriptions led [i.D.] to reflect on the journey toward freedom, and envisioned it as (1) identifying one’s roots; (2) setting intentions to move through fear; (3) practicing the intentions; and (4) watching the love and support of community show-up, inspiring continued practice. Using this process as a framework, [i.D.]entity: Return of the Free was born.

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released November 11, 2021

all songs recorded at plug play experience
all songs mixedbymooch
all songs mastered by christal jerez

album art by aaron holmes

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iD Jeter Richmond, Virginia

iD Jeter embraces hip-hop as a powerful tool for healing. With each track, he skillfully combines creative expression and mindfulness practices, offering a space for grounding. Deeply rooted in spirituality, wisdom, and freedom, iD's music aims to inspire transformative experiences. His beats and lyrics serve as a sonic sanctuary, fostering resilience and offering solace in the face of adversity. ... more

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