Drink Up by Juice the Hero

Part I: So first and foremost, Drink Up drops today.
Before I release, I have a lot to say regardless of whether you hear me out or not.
Whenever i make a song, there's a process I go through and an essential component of that is what we call treatment. Treatment is the process of channeling your motivation and inspiration for said song, project, etc.
This is the treatment for Drink Up.
This album is literally the cultivation of me putting my life back together after it was torn apart November 9, 2015. That semester, I was the most involved and busy with school, church, and many other avenues than I had ever been. That semester concluded with me ended up a year behind in school, asked to step down from several positions, and the largest battle I would begin as a person. My entire way of life was shattered. I became depressed. I considered suicide. I attempted suicide among other 'solutions'. I decided to seek help combat this depression. I decided I didn't want things to continue this way. I chose help, I chose life, and I chose to fight through it all.
Drink Up is my story.
I decided that I wanted this experience to be universal for everyone. Thus, I made this experience our story.
So when you listen to this, Drink Up!
*end part I*
Part II: Drink Up is mere hours away.
Continuing the story from Part I, there were various key components to my recovery.
The first piece was my decision to be happy. Second was the undeterred support of my father. For a kid who had pretty much everything he ever needed to be successful, pops and I never actually saw eye to eye. it felt like we could never be on the page, and honestly, that extended to every interaction I've ever had with people. Third, was my re-dedication to my music and my own happiness. Lastly, was my pursuit of forgiveness, and understanding by my own means.
After I left the Church, many people began to reach out why I was not there and where I had been. Although what I told most was true, there was more to the truth that I did not let many know. I had developed quite a few great relationships with other students and their families and they were always reaching out to offer their love and support. A big piece of me felt better knowing that even though I wasn't there, they still accepted me and thought of me. They showed me what love is.
My father encouraged me always. Pushing me to do my best and giving me advice that was usually poorly heeded. However, his unconditional love and support taught me what true faith is and looks like. He taught me to believe in others for the sake of believing in them and their goals. I vow to never let him down in that.
It took another semester to recover a small amount. that spring of 2016, I made lots of new moves focused on my own happiness, regardless of others. I put myself on a reasonable path of happiness and success. I was successful in some areas, failed miserably in others.
However, by summer, the seeds of drink up had been sown, and development of my experiences into music began to take shape.
Regard this when you listen to it, Drink Up.
*end part II.
I want people to know that my way of life is mentally difficult. but also natural. I am no different from an other person; however, I realize that is not what makes us ordinary, but what makes us special.
The last year and change I have spent piecing my life back together has been nothing short of an amazing journey of highs and lows. I have learned more about myself, others, and the world around me. going through these trials has done nothing but made me a stronger, more aware person. So in closing, I will sum up using bullet points.
- I beat depression
- I gained a deeper understanding of life and love
- Began counseling for my deeper issues
- Advocate for mental health, happiness, and life balance
- Created a newer, stronger support system
- Began living my dreams
Throughout this entire ordeal, Life has handed, you, me, all of us things we could not control or change. We had no choice but to take what life threw us in stride. We've all had experiences that have molded us into who we are.
Drink Up is mine, presented in a way to show you life through my eyes, and for you the listener to think about yours.
Just remember that old saying, "When Life gives you lemons, make lemonade". So Drink Up

I'm Juice.
Rap : 8 years
Viola : 10 years
Drums : 3 years

OU CoE: EE major Philosophy minor.

Lyricist & Conceptual creator.

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