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Run the Blues

by Corina Corina

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1.
Get it 03:03
Get It Been around the block in a tour van Driven from oakland to austin Asheville all the way to boston yeah Many many men I’ve forgotten Between the drinking and all the talking But there’s something about this one’s skin Man i just couldn’t stop thinking And i’m not sure why he’s on my mind I meet new guys all the time Plus he’s so unaffected I’m rarely taken by rap guys I know not to trust my own kind That same unstable tour grind But this time i am blind Many many men act thirsty As if they’ve never been around a lady Plus I melt faces off with my RnB So why hasn’t this one stepped to me? And i’m not sure why he’s on my mind I meet new guys all the time Plus he’s so unaffected You know I’ll get it! Avery night is brand new New city, always a new boo I do whatever I want to (true) I’ll admit I’ve had a few We’re small fish in a big pool We’re just trying to get a piece of the pie I do what I have to Right now I’m just trying to catch this one’s eye And i’m not sure why he’s on my mind I meet new guys all the time Plus he’s so unaffected You know I’ll get it!
2.
My Baaad 02:50
To every guy that I Ever kissed and didn’t mean it And when I went MIA I just hope you took the hint Thanks for all the compliments They were all so sweet But if you’re looking for a sure thing You won’t find that with me I just wanted conversation Assumed that you were fine But you were just being patient Hoping I would change my mind Didn’t mean to play games Or give you false pretense But sometimes a girl like me Just needs some attention Yeahhhh You know sometimes a girl like me Just needs some attention For every time that I Ever bounced in the middle of the night Sorry I left you alone I prefer to wake up at home I hope you don’t think I’m cold I really think you’re great But you are just playing yourself If you think I’m gonna stay I know you wanted me And I thought you were sexy But baby you should have guessed it I won’t ever be invested Didn’t mean to play games Or give you false pretense But sometimes a girl like me Just needs some attention Yeahhhh You know sometimes a girl like me Just needs some attention I hope you’re not too sad Never wanted to make you mad My baaaad
3.
(Corina Corina) Two cuts in my eyebrows stay wildin out Eyes all black, bright pink on the pout Like the isleys make em twist, make em shout Cause all they wanna do is just put me in their mouth Line up the shots don't forget to tip Fortaleza for everybody in my click Cause we gets it in on our business trips And you already know I’m the boss in this On stage shining slangin cds Back of the house counting merch money Some think I’m cocky but please believe Sayin no all the time gets so tiring Cause I'm not a floozy thirsty for the D None of these lames coming home with me But if I feel like a little roll in the sheets Just call me a lyft, give a kiss on the cheek, peace! Run the, Run the Blues (DeShawn Timothy ) Crawled up from the bottom, fucking hater I’m here I’mma stay in the field, like them trackers John Deere Mow suckers over, until I’m worldly discovered Dressed in all black, I’m gonna show my true color Spit sick from da lips, honeybun, that’s valid I’m the best forever, ask DJ Khaled Middle fingers up, if you fucking with me Put ya drank in the air, for the kid, DT Whoa, Philly jawn, stay bomb, stay shittin Bums still can’t see me so they stay squintin Ghostwrite for ya fav, just call me Quinton Miller, point blank, son, I’m iller Not to mention that I’m so fucking gorgeous “#STAYINYALANE” or proceed with caution It’s Corina Corina, DeShawn Timothy Visibly the sickest queens up in these streets
4.
Don’t look at me with those beautiful big brown eyes I know you can see right through to my insides When you get close, I can’t even hide That you bring my cold dead heart right back to life I know they see it all from the outside When you’re near me I can’t ever break my smile It could be months or just a little while From a foot away or three thousand miles It’s obvious when I look at you I'll never look away There’s too much water under this bridge But I still have to say You’re mine, all mine She thinks that you are hers but we all know that’s a lie You’re mine, always be mine Quit trying to be a tough guy, why even deny? I don’t have the right to be mad that you’re gone And I can't knock you for trying to move on You aren't the first but you may be my last But I walked out so what choice did you have I wonder if right now you're thinking of us Cause I just saw you and now I’m caught up The only thing keeping me from calling now I know you're not alone and three’s a crowd You’re mine, still mine She thinks that you are hers but we all know that’s a lie You’re mine, always be mine Quit trying to be a tough guy, why even deny?
5.
Another night another let down Wanna cry but I'm too proud Can’t bring myself to call you out So I hold it in for now Can’t show you that it matters Whether or not you’re there Shit would look pretty different If you actually cared Yo, I've done so many shows Wondering if you would appear Hoping I have enough drink tickets To wash it all down with beer I murk stages every night And there's the internal fight I shouldn't give a fuck I'm getting enough love From strangers and my fan base It’s growing every day Don't want those who aren't there To overshadow a new face My pride is always compromised I handle it with grace Cause you have no idea I'm keeping it that way Thank God for this pen and paper And the attention of strangers For without some kind of outlet I know that I'd be in danger Of losing my shit Disappointment, ohhh Disappointment, yeahh Disappointment Disappointment Disappointment Because of people like you Now I know the ugly truth That no matter what I do I'll end up with the blues I could do amazing things Win awards for what I sing Perform for the president But you still wouldn't give a shit No power, yes I know Over how you feel for me And even of there was hope You'd probably never let me know, so I hope that the spotlight Is extra bright tonight Shining so hard in my eyes That I almost go blind The whole place will just be cutouts While I hear them scream and shout But I know you aren't there Without a shadow of a doubt I hope they buy me extra shots Some x after my set To distract me from the letdown So faded I forget Then all I could remember Is how much they all loved me And how I just bared my heartbreak Where I’m okay being seen Losing my shit Disappointment, ohhh Disappointment, yeahh Disappointment Disappointment Disappointment Day in and day out Set up to be let down I do it cause I have to Ain’t no other way around I strip myself bare behind the pop screen Tears in my eyes, I sweat, I bleed For every small victory Is a little bittersweet Cause another one has shown me That they’re still not down for me
6.
I may be young but I’m not a kid And I’m not dumb, I know what this is Reflective, self aware Asking for trouble but I don’t care You’re the only one that I can’t read And another goal i have yet tot achieve It’s gonna take work taming your beast But I’ll get you to fall in love with me, so Keep on playing hard to get It’s torture but i love that shit Cause nobody ever turns me down And that all changed when you came around Keep on keeping me guessing You know that I love asking questions Nobody can challenge me, but You’re so damn refreshing, so Touch me touch me touch me Usually I feel nothing Maybe in the morning I won’t leave with no warning Touch me touch me touch me Finally I feel something I’ll let you buy me coffee All black no sugar no cream Know what I mean? Your eyes follow me around the room Jealous of whoever I’m talking to You’re trying trying to maintain your cool But I’m cute, baby I don’t blame you I so appreciate what you’re doing You have my attention now please don’t lose it Urgency is so overrated They’re all thirsty but you’re well hydrated, so Touch me touch me touch me Usually I feel nothing Maybe in the morning I won’t leave with no warning Touch me touch me touch me Finally I feel something I’ll let you buy me coffee All black no sugar no cream Know what I mean?

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About Run the Blues: Not many female artists have rocked the male-dominated DIY hip hop touring trenches the way Oakland/Brooklyn-based Corina Corina has. Sure, sleeping on floors and couches, living on pizza, coffee and cheap beer, and driving for long stretches everyday to perform for little to no money would be hard for anyone, but being a woman has its added stresses.

Corina has confronted misogyny in all forms: not being respected as a tour manager, constantly being asked if she's the DJ’s girlfriend, or full blown sexual harassment. Corina never wanted special treatment, she just wanted to be an equal in the battlefield that is the indie show circuit.

Turning that frustration into determination, Corina dealt with being a woman leading a nomadic lifestyle in the best way she knew how: she wrote songs about it. Her latest release, Run the Blues, explores a not-often-discussed side of femininity and serves as a tribute mixtape to two of her favorite artists - Killer Mike and El-P otherwise know as Run the Jewels - featuring all original lyrics and melodies written by Corina Corina exclusively over beats from 2013's Run the Jewels (Fool's Gold Records) and 2014's Run The Jewels 2, (Mass Appeal Records.) On it, Corina reflects on the past five years touring nonstop and the unique effect it’s had on her.

She talks candidly about her fleeting love affairs, fatigue from being constantly sexualized, disappointment from lackluster show attendance, and loss of a longtime-love to another woman. However, never one to take herself too seriously, she also shows that female MCs can be just as bragadocious as their male counterparts and that she doesn't have to ask for permission from anyone to do, say, or be exactly who she is.

Keeping it in the family, Corina collaborated on the project with her younger sibling, Mari C., who is the head of sound at the legendary 924 Gilman in Berkeley, CA, and recently received a degree in audio engineering from the SAE Institute. Creating this project together was nothing less than meant to be.

The project also features scratches from DJ Halo (Fake Four), a verse from Philly emcee, Deshawn Timothy (ex. Sgt. Sass), and a bonus track produced by Corina Corina’s longtime creative partner, Willie Green (Backwoodz Studioz), featuring Bay Area hip hop duo dubldragon.

Serving as a side project in between her second a long-awaited third full length album, Run the Blues is one part tribute, one part family affair and one part intimate memoir of a modern-day musical road warrior.

credits

released January 6, 2017

1. Get it

2. My Baaad

3. RTB ft. DeShawn Timothy

4. Disappointment

5. Mine ft. Dj Halo

6. No Sugar. No Cream.

Bonus Tracks

7. Run the Whips ft. dubldragon. and Dj Halo (Produced by Willie Green)

8. RTB (Corina Corina solo version)

Executive Produced by Corina Corina for Know Better Music (ASCAP)

All songs Recorded and Mixed by Mari C. and Mastered by Willie Green for Paul Womack Media (BMI)

Photography: Daniel Gensel

Art Direction & Design: Jus FCA

1. Get it - vocals written and performed by Corina Corina, additional vocals by Sel-P and Mari C.
Instrumental: “Get it” from Run the Jewels, produced by El-P

2. My Baaad - vocals written and performed by Corina Corina
Instrumental: “Love Again” from Run the Jewels 2 produced by El-P

3. RTB ft. DeShawn Timothy - vocals written and performed by Corina Corina and DeShawn Timothy, additional vocals by Sel-P, Run the Dads and Mari C.
Instrumental: Ddfh from Run the Jewels produced by El-P

4. Disappointment - vocals written and performed by Corina Corina
Instrumental: Job Well Done from Run the Jewels El-P, Little Shalimar, Wilder Zoby

5. Mine ft. Dj Halo - vocals written and performed by Corina Corina
Instrumental: Angel Duster from Run the Jewels 2 El-P Little Shalimar

6. No Sugar. No Cream. - vocals written and performed by Corina Corina
Instrumental: Jeopardy from Run the Jewels 2 El-P Little Shalimar

Bonus Tracks

7. Run the Whips ft. dubldragon. and Dj Halo - vocals written and performed by Corina Corina, Skeptik and Danny G of dubldragon.
Instrumental: produced by Willie Green, cuts by Dj Halo

8. RTB (Corina Corina solo version) vocals written and performed by Corina Corina, additional vocals by Sel-P, Run the Dads and Mari C.
Instrumental: Ddfh from Run the Jewels produced by El-P

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Corina Corina Brooklyn, New York

Vocalist Corina Corina was born in Oakland, CA, & has made her career in NYC. This gifted songwriter brings a fresh vocal hybrid to modern R&B with strong blues & hip hop influences.

Her lyrically-driven content touches on everything from gender inequality to self-love & resisting social norms.

She has independently released 2 full-length albums with creative partner, Willie Green.
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