Livin It Up (Sequel to Make It Last Forever)

Hip-Hop

August POV

I started working on my new album recently and I think it's gonna be really a great turn out. I sat in the studio with Tyla and Knuckle Head who was producing it. I bob my head to the beat as I instantly think of the lyrics,I look over at Tyla and give her a reassuring smile. I go in the booth an put the headphones on,really getting affected by the lyrics.

"I came from drop tops and old school Chevy's,dope boys rollin' through, shittin' on ya heavy,fifteens in the trunk beatin' down your block,only 4 years old when biggie got shot,I remember playing on the block, hanging on the block,young niggas slanging on the block, getting off them rocks,now we livin' better now, Coogi sweater now,weather still getting colder, we could change the weather now,but I came up in criminal days,living these criminal ways,what can I say? Hugging the block every day,grindin' and making a way,at night I pray for better days,that it don't be the same tomorrow,now I celebrate my sorrows with this bottle,and say Hip-Hop, hey,Hip-Hop, hey,I pray for more better days,I know that I can feel change,I pray for more better days,I know that I can feel change" I sing

I was so into the song that I didn't realize I was almost crying,this world is so messed up lately,it's just really sad.

"Do the last verse again and we're good" Knuckle Head says

I give him a thumbs up and take a deep breath.

"Fore you die you make your mark and reach new levels,want the bread,want the diamonds,and the bezels,and if it's bitches that you want,have several,just gotta know, lotta shit's temporary,It won't last, no, no, it won't last, no,one minute it's all here,next thing you know it's all gone,that's why I been on my grizzy outchea,long as I grind, better days are near" I sing

I finish up the song and walk out the booth,damn,now I wanna curl up and cry in a whole. Tyla looks at me concerned and I walk into the hallway,I lean against the wall and try to push back the tears coming. So much stuff that happened in my life came rushing back and I don't know if I can handle it.

"You ok?" Tyla asks while walking out the room

I slide down to the floor and hold my head,all this is giving me a headache.

"August talk to me" She says while kneeling down next to me

"Just so much to deal with" I mumble

"What is it?" She asks

"Just thinking about my dad,mom,brother,same old shit" I say

"Things happen for a reason,I know how you feel,your brother's always gonna be proud of you,you're always gonna have those good memories with your dad,and your mom ain't gotta worry about you or anything anymore" Tyla smiles

"If you think you need to leave we can go now" She says

"I just don't understand why certain things happen" I whisper as my voice cracks

She hugs me in a comforting way and I sigh while trying to take my mind off it. I stand up and gather my composure,I think I can do one more song tonight.

A/N: I can't wait for August's new album!! 'This Thing Called Life'. I wanna wish one of my idols,Ciara a happy birthday!!!! She don't even look 30! Can you believe Beyoncé went to her birthday party last night!? Next update soon!