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Initiate

by Hayden Richards

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    My debut album, 'Initiate' is now available to own on Enhanced CD! With a limited run of 1,500 copies, the first 150 will be personally signed by me in silver marker. With all the artwork designed myself, this package is the fulfillment of my artistic vision for the project!

    - Presented in a strong Super Jewel Box case, with metallic foil sticker and 12-page full colour booklet.
    - Booklet contains liner notes, song lyrics and glossy photos

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    - Bonus video, "Initiate: Behind The Shoot" a look at the action involved in creating my chrome transformation!

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1.
Initiate 03:30
INITIATE Written, composed & performed by HAYDEN RICHARDS VERSE 1: I am the musical machine, Look at how my metal gleams, Welcome to my regime With a beat so sharp it cuts like a laser beam Imma blow your switch, Come here baby let me scratch that itch And I wont ever quit, Cos you know I got it… Melodic change, revolution! I got it These are sounds of my creation! You got it I had a revelation… Aint nothin’ gonna change, Until I start the initiation… CHORUS: Some say I’m from another planet, Some may say I’m from another world Now tell me do I seem Bionic? ‘Cos best believe I can jump up on it Well tell me what do you say baby? I’m just here to initiate I think its time to initiate Spread Love, Peace, Joy not hate VERSE 2: I never wrote this song just for me, Can you feel this energy? If you believe You'll become the change you wanna see Tell your brother it's time Let the world see your shine, Change somebody's life, You know it feels right… Your name among constellations! You got it Inspiring generations! We got it! I had a revelation… Aint nothing gonna change, Until we start an initiation! CHORUS: Some say we’re from another planet, Some may say we’re from another world Now tell me do we seem Bionic? ‘Cos best believe we can jump up on it Well tell me what do you say baby? We’re just here to initiate I think its time we initiate Spread Love, Peace, Joy not hate BRIDGE: They may say things about ya Try to take away your shine, But you'll come back harder, And smash it every time! It only takes one drop To put a ripple in the ocean, Make that devotion Put the plan into motion! (Initiate!) Motivate, (Initiate!) Stimulate, (Initiate!) Educate, (Initiate!) Illuminate (Initiate!) Demonstrate, Emancipate (Initiate!) When we create, it's beauty that we make… CHORUS: Some say we’re from another planet, Some may say we’re from another world Now tell me do we seem Bionic? ‘Cos best believe we can jump up on it Well tell me what do you say baby? We’re just here to initiate I think its time we initiate Spread Love, Peace, Joy not hate INSTRUMENTAL OUT © 2015 HAR Productions
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THAT'S WHAT THEY WANT Written, composed & performed by HAYDEN RICHARDS VERSE 1: All the frequencies that you could ever want now Every little sound measured on my wave dial In the studio like a kid in the playground Quadraphonic rhythm baby get down! It’s modulation baby, Equalization baby, Communication babe! Feel the vibration baby Audio attack, stereo stack Can you handle that? Fortissimo as standard, gotta bump it to the max Mic check 1, 2 This the kinda music that’ll make you move I got it cooking ready for you, so brand new Got the bass turned up on you like a summer jam Gotta let the beat bang, ‘Cos that’s what they want now! CHORUS: That’s what they want, That that that’s what they want now (Let the bass bang!) That’s what they want, That that that’s what they want, (Let the bass bang!) That that that that’s what they want That’s what they want now (Let the bass bang!) That’s what they want, That’s what they want now… (Let the bass bang) VERSE 2: Synthesizer, motorizer on my hard driver Got proficient 3D Vision like a Cyber Spider That’s right I’m the melody deriver Let me introduce you to my Supersizer! It’s ostinato baby Vibrato baby Check the tempo babe! Staccato, legato baby No we aint done, barely begun Can you see the sun? Download the playback, high resolution My gift to you ‘Cos this the kinda music that’ll make you move, I got it cooking ready for you, so brand new Got the bass turned up on you like a Summer Jam Gotta let the beat bang, ‘Cos that’s what they want now! CHORUS BRIDGE: Tell me can you handle that? Tell me can you handle that? I’m ‘bout to bring the bass back I’m ‘bout to bring the bass… (Let the bass bang) CHORUS INSTRUMENTAL OUT © 2015 HAR Productions
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Oh My 04:10
OH MY Written, composed & performed by HAYDEN RICHARDS Ooh she wants to (Give it all to me) VERSE 1: She looks me in the eyes She’s about to tell me what she wants She’s taking her time As she moves toward me And then she takes my hand, And slowly runs it up her thigh And then she pulls me near… She whispers in my ear I can’t wait another day I need you babe Let me have your love Just rock me away... All I wanna do Is please you baby, So keep me warm, say you’ll stay I want your body close And be with you, Touching you like you want me to… (And with my hands) I’ll show you, Just what you do to me Oh my CHORUS: She wants to give it all, She wants to give it all, Yes she wants to give it all to me… Tonight And you know I’d give it back, You can’t fight this feeling girl You know that Let me take you there… Ooh oh my, oh my VERSE 2: It’s a place We’ve never been before... Ooh girl, I wanna explore Your body’s ready, Ooh I’m ready One soft kiss Let me tell you like this I don’t wanna wait another day, I want you babe, Gonna give you my love, Rock you away... I know you like When I tease you baby, Ooh I love the games we play No-one else comes close To me and you Lovin’ you like you want me to... I wanna blow your mind! Oh my... CHORUS X2 END SECTION: Let’s make love Just gotta make love Gotta make love, Ooh tonight, alright... Gotta make love I wanna make love, love... Let’s make love, Ooh oh my, oh my... INSTRUMENTAL OUT © 2015 HAR Productions
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G.O.N.E. 04:24
G.O.N.E. Written, composed, & performed by HAYDEN RICHARDS Rap performed by DnG VERSE 1: Tell me something babe! I’m curious, Did you really think it was possible To regain my trust? How could I resist that sexy way you lie... You gotta be crazy babe, Out of your mind I used to thirst for you like water, But now you make me sick Isn’t it time for your fix? Ooh I bet you’re sorry now! The truth about lies is They're gonna get to you But I’m not cryin’ babe, No I’m not crying babe! CHORUS: (Now that you’re gone) Now that you’re gone I feel better Now you can’t waste my time! I broke through the cold and stormy weather, My heart’s no more on the line! See girl, now I’m free You can’t touch me Can you be surprised I’m glad that, Now you’re gone VERSE 2: Now girl, let’s just rewind Let’s just take some time... Weren’t you the one who said you Could do without my love? So don’t you run, come back to me Just ‘cos you’re cold and lonely, You made your choice and now I’m Glad I got free of you! I used to thirst for you like water, But now you make me sick Isn’t it time you quit? Ooh I bet you want me now! The truth about lies is They will catch up with you, but - I’m not crying babe, No I aint dying babe! CHORUS BRIDGE: Shouldn’t you be on your back right now? Shouldn’t you be on your knees...? Shouldn’t you be on your back right now, It’s where you love to be! Shouldn’t you be on your back right now, They wanna hear you beg and plead... I bet you got everybody slappin’ the gap right now So don’t you come to me! RAP: Now that you're G-O-N-E, You don't get support from D or HR, not a penny Now you're gone I'm glad, I don't care if you're hurting Can't play a player, baby girl you aint worth it You know you deserved it Had it all planned out, it coulda been perfect Now you's a freak and a cheat And your character surfaced, you're gone Hayden tell 'em on the hook & the verses So long... CHORUS X3 Now you’re gone Now you’re gone Now you’re gone Now you’re gone Now you’re gone Now you’re gone Now you’re… (Now that you’re gone) © 2015 HAR Productions
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Torn Apart 04:17
TORN APART Written, composed and performed by HAYDEN RICHARDS VERSE 1: She says "Baby, I know you love me, And I need you too, but this'll never do!" He says "Darling, girl I don’t understand, I just wanted to be your man, To love you and hold your hand.." Boy, you know the score - I gotta get up, right out this door Can no longer bear to Take this pressure no more! Please, please, please, Please don’t leave me... Don’t leave me cold and alone I’ll never survive if you’re gone I’m screaming out oh, Oh no! No no, no no no Oh, baby please don’t cry… Just dry your eyes I wanna see you smile one last time, For the last time... VERSE 2: Please don’t tell me it’s too late, Baby we’ve both made mistakes! This pain, It won’t go away! No way... (It won’t go away no) Oh, she left me She left me yeah And this house aint no home, She's gone... VERSE 3: What am I gon’ say about it? What am I gon’ do about it? It hurts me ‘cos she’s so damn cool about it Now I’m left with a broken heart, Should've treated her right from the start… I should have been better, A better man Why’d it take me so long to understand? Just how much she means to me It’s only now I see... I was the fool who kept his love on lockdown! Where is she now... You won't know what you've got till it’s gone So get to know CHORUS X2: If you find love, Hold on tight and don’t you let go now... ‘Cos you don’t wanna end up with a broken heart, You don’t wanna end up torn apart Don’t take it for granted! Understand the difference Between want and need Or you’ll feel the pain of a broken heart You’ll be left torn apart INSTRUMENTAL/BEATBOX OUT © 2015 HAR Productions
6.
#BLACKVelvet 03:29
#BLACKVELVET Written, composed & performed by HAYDEN RICHARDS CHORUS: I’ve got a #Black heart So don’t you mess with me baby All #Black suit With the #Blacked out shades #BLACKVelvet on the sheets ‘Cos she likes the feel baby I’m the deepest shade of #Schwarz All #Black everything VERSE 1: Mystery and power At the midnight hour I’m stealthy like the Raven With a bite like the #BlackMamba Cool and in control The origins of Soul I embody elegance So don’t dictate my role #Black cat, no #BlackPanther Prepare yourself ‘cos I’m coming atcha #Black on #Black hat, tilt that to the side Patent leather shoes you can watch me glide #Black ice, no #BlackDiamonds I’m ‘bout unleash my inner tribesman I’m not French but, I’ve got a thing for #Noir… CHORUS VERSE 2: Smooth like oil Ancient blood so royal Now I know my history I’ll never slave or toil I move like a Ninja To the beats of #Africa Infectious is my rhythm Shake your body faster #Black wheels, no #BlackFerrari I got the strength of a #Zulu army #Black on #Black shirt with the #Ebony tie, Keep looking into my #Charcoal eyes #Black jet, no #BlackSpaceship Take you into orbit, I’ll arrange it I’m not French but, I’ve got a thing for #Noir… CHORUS X2 BRIDGE: Dance with me through the #Black night (Its gonna get #Black tonight) I’ll show you everything under the moonlight (I can be your dark delight…) I’m feeling like the Dark Knight… So jump in my #Batmobile, And I’ll take you for a ride… END SECTION: Tribal Skank it, Harlem Shake Pop it, drop it Make no mistakes Welcome to the black groove Let me see your black moves I wanna see your black moves Let me see your black moves Martin Luther, Malcolm X, Michael Jackson, Better than the rest It’s Mr. Richards, Giving you #BLACKVelvet I’m smooth like #BLACKVelvet The deepest #Black © 2015 HAR Productions
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WTC: WELCOME TO CONSPIRACY Written, composed & performed by HAYDEN RICHARDS CHORUS: Aint gonna be no Dollars baby They're gonna know your every move They already got your number baby So you better be careful what you do No subconscious, no mind Tell me where's your privacy? Global deception is all you find… Welcome to the conspiracy! VERSE 1: Tick tock goes the clock Time‘s running out, soon it will stop When the day comes and the sun will drop Better hold on to the love you’ve got Lies, deceit, power, control Aint gonna stop ‘till they reach their goal Alot of you believe everything you're told But which one of us is gonna break the mould? Terror attacks, know your facts, Who do you think orchestrated that? They use your fear, every year Take away more liberties you hold dear Somebody once said “They Don’t Care About Us” Be careful of where you put your trust Open your eyes and you will see… Conspiracy! CHORUS VERSE 2: Nobody wants to talk about ‘the industry’ Hiding the truth so vigorously Negative lyrics like a prophecy But I aint gonna let you brainwash me… Little young girls spreading themselves around Like that new video, she really gets down "Do me, Do me baby" is the popular sound But still no unity can be found! I love it too - the bass, the groove But pay attention to what you’re vibzin’ to Listen close you’ll find, the message behind All they wanna do is influence your mind Sex-sex-sex-sex-sex, violence How long will we keep silent? (This is the world now!) Can’t you see!? (It’s the) Conspiracy! CHORUS BRIDGE: As time goes by, We gotta look up to the sky ‘Cos It’s an evil in disguise… Ooh we’re fast asleep, What’s it gonna take for us to wake up, wake up!? GUITAR SOLO [CHARLIE SAS] CHORUS X4 REVERSED VOCALS/TERROR OUT © 2015 HAR Productions
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MOTHER & CHILD Composed & performed by HAYDEN RICHARDS Written by HAYDEN RICHARDS & SIMON PEREIRA VERSE 1: Imagine all the damage Imagine all the pain When you left him by the wayside And you locked your heart away Imagine being 8 years old Having nowhere you can call home From the moment you were born You were left out of love When you gave up on him And you sent that boy away Did you feel anything? Or were you numb to all the pain? CHORUS: Mother, Do you know where your son is? It’s been a long time since you’ve seen him last To you he was nothing but a burden, Too much to cope with But all he wanted to be is loved VERSE 2: Was he asking for too much The need for a mothers love To encourage and build him up Guess he was never good enough You made him feel Like he was nothing Worthless and abandoned Broken and abused When you sent your boy away Did you feel anything? Are you immune to all his pain? CHORUS BRIDGE: Do you have any regrets? Can you live with yourself? Do you lose sleep at night When you think of your child Did you ever think to call? Was he ever on your mind? Do you know where he is now? Is that boy even alive CHORUS CHORUS: Mother, Do you know where your son is? It’s been a long time since you’ve seen him last To you he was nothing but a burden, Too much to cope with But all I wanted to be is loved INSTRUMENTAL OUT © 2015 HAR Productions
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DANCE THERAPY Written, composed & performed by HAYDEN RICHARDS VERSE 1: There come those times in everyone’s life (When you’re on the verge of losing your mind) Those problems just won’t let you be (You know you just can’t take the pressure but only you can see it) The walls, they’re closing in on you (A million new barriers for you to get through) Nobody understands what it’s like to be in your shoes (Never enough is the result of all you do) But I just put my records on, Yeah, yeah! It’s the best thing when that beat just takes me on, I’m gone! When my body moves, I dance away from you So please, I gotta find my peace Just leave me alone… CHORUS: When the world seems like it’s all against you Just tell me what are you gonna do? Feels like you’re fighting a losing battle sometimes But there’s nothing better than a good rhyme Music gets down in your soul Just gotta move, gotta lose control oh, Oh no no, Just leave me alone… VERSE 2: You’re sick of telling everyone that it’s fine (Told the same lies, time after time) Always picking up the blame! (They take it out on you, because of their shame) Desperation, frustration, it flows through you (Just can’t help feeling so damn damn blue) But I found the remedy, yeah it’s true (There’s a light at the end of the tunnel, here’s what you do) ‘Cos you just gotta put your records on Yeah! They can’t hurt you when that beat just takes you on, you’re gone! My body moves, and I forget all about you So please, I just need release Just leave me alone… CHORUS BRIDGE: Ballroom, Tap, Jazz and Ballet, Hip-Hop, Swing, Bop and Classical It doesn’t matter what kind of dance you do Just as long as it helps you get through Oh, oh no… CHORUS END SECTION: Leave me alone Just leave me alone Leave me alone, When that beat comes on yes I’ll be gone, yeah (That beat comes on…and I'll be gone!) EXTENDED DANCE INSTRUMENTAL OUT © 2015 HAR Productions
10.
Like Murder 05:28
LIKE MURDER Written, composed & performed by HAYDEN RICHARDS VERSE 1: She’s got a beautiful smile She’s done her hair up nicely She goes to see a man; she wants to feel real good... But it’s not me, it’s not me She didn’t even tell me why; maybe I’ll never know I didn’t want to believe my eyes, oh no She hurt me in my deepest part, She stabbed me through my heart... CHORUS: Is it soft where you lay your head? I hope it’s warm in his bed Then maybe you’ll think it was worth it, That maybe I deserved it How else could you be so cold? You stabbed me through my soul I loved you like no other, It’s killing me like murder... VERSE 2: She doesn’t try to explain Because there’s nothing she can say Remember all the promises we made? All the love we made How could you go and throw it all away? I gave you all I had to give! Weren’t it good enough for you? I’m fighting so hard to live It’s like the whole world’s not true You stopped at nothing to get your thrill I never thought you’d kill CHORUS BRIDGE: You put a gun up to my head, and then you blew it all away! Those 3 years we spent together, was it just a game to play? To betray... Now I’m left to drown here in my tears, There’s only me in sorrow here I can’t bear the memories, Knowing it’s only fantasy I hope one day you’ll hurt the same So you can feel the pain I feel I wish I’d known that love could kill... CHORUS X2 INSTRUMENTAL OUT © 2015 HAR Productions
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Can't Wait 03:44
CAN'T WAIT Composed & performed by HAYDEN RICHARDS Written by HAYDEN RICHARDS & SIMON PEREIRA VERSE 1: Can’t wait ‘till I find you girl Brown eyes and the prettiest smile Body’s so curvaceous it hurts me, Real smart, rocking urban style Everything about you is real, From your hair to your manicured nails Your attitude’s inspiring babe! Put us together, we can’t fail I can’t wait Need your love, I’mma find it And once it’s mine I’mma ride it ‘Till the wheels fall off I’mma ride it, uh Babe… I can’t wait no more, I said I can’t wait no more I just need your loving CHORUS: (I can’t wait) ‘Till I get to hold you baby (I can’t wait) ‘Till I get to love you girl (I can’t wait) ‘Till I get to give you the finer things (I can’t wait) You can share my world (’Said I can’t wait, no more) ‘Said I can’t wait! (No more) No I can’t wait! (No more) ‘Said I can’t wait no… (Wait, wait I can’t wait) VERSE 2: I‘ve been searchin’ high and low Come across every kind of woman But I still aint found the one That I wanna take home When I get her I‘mma treat her so good, Like a king I’mma serve my queen And she wont have to worry ‘bout anything She can put it all on me I can’t wait ‘Till I make you my girl, Take you ‘round the world More precious than diamonds and pearls, yeah Babe… I can’t wait no more, I said I can’t wait no more I just need your loving CHORUS BRIDGE: I can’t get you off my mind, You’ve been on it all day Promise not to waste your time, Once you’re right here with me And I won’t ever get enough of Your sweet lovin’ babe I’ve been around the world and I I can’t wait! CHORUS X2 SPOKEN/RAP: Uh, I’ve waited patiently... I’ve waited patiently, what So tell me if you see, That perfect girl for me She’s classy and sexy, Cute, intelligent and funny That special girl for me… (Wait, wait I can’t wait) Oh! INSTRUMENTAL OUT © 2015 HAR Productions
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Slow 09:04
SLOW Written, composed and performed by HAYDEN RICHARDS VERSE 1: Tonight you are my gemstone My diamond in the rough Let me rub you down babe, I’ll make you sparkle by the morning I got exactly what you ordered You aint gotta wait no more... But I’m gonna take my time baby, You gon’ feel every tremor... Ooh! Let me kiss you Anywhere you want Anything you request, I got that for you My pretty baby, You work so hard No use counting the hours babe, I gotta slow it down... CHORUS: Slow... Mmm slow Nice and slow I’m gon’ make you savour me Mmm slow Nice and slow... ‘Gon give it to you slow Gonna make you want me... VERSE 2: Ooh I love it when you call me Mr. Richards... Yes you can call me sir Cos I’m your teacher tonight, So lets get to work Its time to sit your examination... And baby I’ll be the pen, Writing the alphabet all over your paper Ooh! What do we have here? You've been a naughty girl... You've got yourself all wet I haven’t even begun yet... Mmm this is how I go down You taste so damn good Put my initials right here The way no-one else could... CHORUS BRIDGE: (Whoa) You’re the kinda woman I’ve been waiting for... (Whoa) That feeling deep inside you got you wanting more... (Whoa) Your body’s all dripping, your river’s gonna flow... (Whoa) Baby take it slow CHORUS X3 WHISPER INTERLUDE & BREAKDOWN OUT © 2015 HAR Productions

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released April 10, 2015

All tracks written*, produced, recorded & mixed by Hayden Richards. Lead & Background vocals by Hayden Richards.
Engineered by Tim Debney
*Tracks 8 & 11 co-written with Simon Pereira
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