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You ever forget about yourself? You're present – emotionally and physically – but not for yourself. There was a moment, a weeks-long moment, where I forgot about myself. I listened, I guided, I met expectations and deadlines, I broke down barriers, but not for myself. I asked others "how are you feeling?" but not to myself. I didn't know that this was happening until I was drained. I had to let myself break down, in order for me to build myself up. No ones gonna take care of me like I can. I can't take care of others unless I take care of myself first. I've been learning to keep more of me for me. I've been learning to love me better. I've been learning to focus on those who love me as much as I love them. This playlist is dedicated to self-love and to reminding myself that it's okay to not be okay.  I hope you enjoy! - Steve-Ography

Link: https://soundcloud.com/steve-ography/we-are-alive-playlist-11

Tracklisting: 1. Kendrick Lamar Intro 2. Doja Cat - BIBIO Like a Sundial (Cover) 3. Aloe Blacc - Come And Dub Me 4. Drew Howard & Birthday Boy - Benny & Lil' Ze 5. H.E.R. - Facts 6. Mick Jenkins - Pressed for time (Crossed my mind) feat. GoldLink 7. Peyton - Sweet Honey 8. Tony Ozier - Nobody 9. Childish Gambino - Shadows (Acoustic) 10. Daniel Caesar - Get You (feat. Kali Uchis) 11. Musiq Soulchild - Newness 12. SZA - Doves In The Wind feat. Kendrick Lamar 13. Foisey. - yuhHolluh. feat. Wiz Khalifa 14. Illa J - DFTF 15. Deem Spencer - Fucked Up Flowers 16. Pool Cosby - A Poem Is A Hustle feat. Raekwon 17. Terrace Martin - Think Of You feat. Kamasi Washington and Rose Gold

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BOOOTLEGeverything (at Jersey City, New Jersey)

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@saistv and I launched @boootlegstudios last year with the intention of turning the tables on the term bootleg, into something positive. We turn what seems untouchable to manifestation. We want to encourage others to think positive. If you want it, and you can't have it? Make it. Do it. There's no roadblocks. Our first piece is our signature #BOOOTLEG t-shirt, in black and in white. And it's FREE! Link on @boootlegstudios. (at New York, New York)

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Finally. Office Space (at New York, New York)

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Hibernation is Officially Over. @6lack on road #LegendoftheFallTour

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I want to take a min. & tell y'all the story of @gfc.ny It all started with me & @sain7snsoldi3rs in 2006. Saint was managing @mickey.factz. @kwasikessie & I were creating Laced. We needed a theme song for the mag. Not many ppl were rapping about sneakers, etc. Mickey was one of the 1st. He became GFCNY's 1st artist. We couldn't afford to hire ppl so we did everything ourselves: A&R, marketing, publicity, styling, production. I'm a huge @pharrell fan & thought it'd be cool if Mickey flipped N.E.R.D. material. We flooded everyone's Myspace w/'In Search of the N.E.R.D.' We were 1 of the 1sts to focus on digital marketing, thru ideas & building relationships w/the OG blogs. We didn't have our own Macs so we'd go to the Apple store & push music there. @kidcudi would be in there doing the same thing. He was pushing his music while @ Bape. @kushedgod connected me w/ @jonnyshipes. He wanted to know who was behind Mickey. He believed in me cause of how I believed in others. He wanted me to do PR & digital marketing for @nipseyhussle. We started working on Bullets Ain't Got No Name, Vol. 1. Fast fwd: Nipsey has figured out the model to make money digitally. Glad I was a part of his journey. Shipes held it down for me. He bought me my 1st Mac. I'll always will be appreciative. He didn't know him reaching out was perfect timing. The day before I was out here broke, shitting my pants (literally). Shit had to change. I told @Stalley about my bad day. We laughed & went to the barber shop. I cut all my hair off. I went & met with Shipes the next day. We worked on a few artists together (DZA & @bigkrit). I handled marketing & explored outlets like creatives & photo. I worked on KRIT's marketing & tour photography. I did my 1st photo exhibit in 2014. We curate lifestyles for artists we've respected since day 1. We now work w/dope artists: @6lack @a_chal @bigkrit @meloxtra @raury @kushedgod @wolfedemchls. @saistv & I handle @bigbabydram's creatives through our agency #BOOOTLEG. The hardest shit is the most inspiring shit: you gotta do it all. Be the leader of every part of your life. Own it. (at New York, New York)

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Dreams Do Come True (at Los Angeles, California)

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Supreme Being (at New York, New York)

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I'm with y'all #womensmarch (at Washington, District of Columbia)

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🙂 (at Dallas, Texas)

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2016 was the most present I've been. I loved hard. I fought hard. I worked hard. I looked up from time to time to take in the blessings, but mostly kept my eye on the prize and that's happiness. You choose to be happy, but no one ever said it'd be easy to do so. 2017 will be about looking and loving inwards, give myself as much as I give others. #livingmylifelikeitsgolden

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Sometimes, it takes me a minute to curate my We Are Alive! playlists. It's a time, and an opportunity, for me to sit down with my feelings and process everything I've lived through and loved since the last playlist I published. Playlist no. 10 is centered around love. This past year, I've loved the hardest and let myself be vulnerable to myself and to others. It's been a challenge and I've learned a lot about love and those who I love(d), including myself. This playlist expresses me facing love at my most vulnerable. I hope you enjoy! - Steve-Ography

Tracklisting 1. Kendrick Lamar Intro 2. Tom and Laura Misch -  Follow (Prod. by Tom Misch) 3. Miguel -  Come Through And Chill (prod. by Salaam Remi) 4. Jeremih -  Woosah (Prod. by Soundz) 5. H.E.R. -  Wait For It 6. PARTYNEXTDOOR -  You Made It 7. Isaiah Rash x Goldlink -  Untitled (Prod. by The Antydote) 8. Raiza Biza - Strong Woman Feat. Mukuka (Prod. By Villette) 9. Bubblerap - Girl / Cruisin 10. Jaden Smith -  Fallen 11. Mick Jenkins - It's Love (Jill Scott Cover) 12. Nas - The World (Prod. by Kanye West ) 13. EarlGrey - OverDue (Prod. by The Vamp) 14. Ravyn Lenae - (Prod. by Monte Booker) 15. Earl Sweatshirt - Balance feat. Knxwledge (Prod. by Knxwledge) 16. Big K.R.I.T. - Other Side Of The Game (Badu Cover)

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After 21 years, still fire. #OG1995Flax

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Postmane

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More blessings in 2016. Broccoli is nominated for a Grammy! 🤗🏆

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My friend of 20 years released his collaborative album with Pete Rock today, #DontSmokeRock. He made an album that really takes me back to our childhood. I'm proud of you, Sean. Your work ethic never ceases to amaze me.

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Too Legit To Quit (at East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania)