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Natural Born Hustler

by Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal

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    Natural Born Hustler’ by Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal is a collection of timeless songs slated to last through the decades. In an age where artists get caught up with keeping up with the times and fitting into the conversation, Hoyer and his musical cohorts make music for grown folks with their authentic, real, and honest songwriting. Produced by Color Red founder Eddie Roberts, ‘Natural Born Hustler’ speaks to fans of early 70s funky blues, doo-wop with a modern twist, and spellbinding psychedelic soul. From start to finish, each song breathes a life of its own into the record and it is evident that Hoyer’s spirited fanbase and eclectic palette of sounds are not confined by age, upbringing, religion, creed, or differences—they are meant for anyone who seeks the medicine of music.

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1.
Hustler 03:43
Not me - You can't push me over. Not me - I'm not a rolling stone. See, I'm a man, yes I am. And as thankful as I am. You'll never see me begging for a bone. I'm a natural born hustler. Just like my momma said, hard times will never go away. Natural born hustler. When the world wants you to sink or swim, I ain't going under. Try to live my life like my Daddy showed. Try to put love first and treat people right. But you best check yourself again, if you're the devil trying to play the friend. I ain't going down without a fight. Cuz I'm a natural born hustler. Just like my momma said, hard times will never go away. Natural born hustler. When the world wants you to sink or swim, I ain't going under.
2.
Whisper 04:25
When you're alone, look long into the distance. Do you get the feeling something is missing? Is there an emptiness down in your heart now? When you see life is just a sad repetition. That's when the voices sing no louder than a whisper... To find your way back home. You've been gone so long. When you finally speak out and no one stops to listen. Can't feel your pain if they're not in your position. When you run and run does it get you nowhere? Everywhere you go memories haunt you like an apparition. You know damn well, there ain't no easy way out. You know the one that hurts you is yourself. And the home that you're looking for, well it ain't no time or place. It's being able to look yourself in the mirror each day. That's when the voices sing no louder than a whisper... To find your way back home. You've been gone so long
3.
Brother she don't - she don't need you. Better be cool with how you define what it takes to be you. As you head down that lonely road. Realize you've got no home. Take the time to truly find what it takes to free you. You gave it all that you had - Tried to balance the taking. But even mountains collapse when the ground starts to shaking. So take your time - Get off your knees. As the rivers rise, you gotta trust what you see. Brother she don't - she don't need you. Better be cool with how you define what it takes to free you. Just like time's been etched in stone - Every life ends up in bones. Take the time to truly find what it takes to be you. See it's a reckoning - A chance to right your path. It seems like the night always will last. Relax your mind baby - Get off your knees. Get your time, oh baby, baby please. Brother she don't - she don't need you. Better be cool with how you define what it takes to free you. As you head down that lonely road - Realize you got no home. It's like time's been etched in stone - Every life ends up in bones. Take your time. Take it. Take your time.
4.
Changing 03:58
I know I've been running wild. Sitting still just ain't my style. I know I should be slowing down. Can't seem to be satisfied. The only way I've known 'til now. If I'm moving nothing gets me down. It ain't right for us to be alone. I know, I know, I know. But changing is the hardest thing that you will ever learn. Changing the part of me that is killing me, seems there's no place you can turn. Changing the heart of things, well it seems to me it will always burn. I got this passion deep inside. These demons I can't seem to quiet. Keep moving down this lonely road. Second guessing everything I'm told. See the serpents put me to sleep at night. Make me hide from the morning light. One of these nights I bet I'll die alone. I know, I know, I know. But changing is the hardest thing that you will ever learn. Changing the part of me that is killing me, seems there's no place you can turn. Changing the heart of things, well it seems to me it will always burn. It will burn, baby, burn
5.
Sunday Lies 04:26
You put your paint on - like a caricature. On display now - over-exaggerate. I want to know what it's like behind your door. Are you scheming there with your props piled on the floor? Sunday Lies. Do you feel relieved when you shed your skin? Does it scare you to think someone is looking in? Tell me what's the role you favor most all. The savior, the betrayed or the Lord of it all? Sunday Lies. Everybody cheer the empty suit. Everybody cheer what they create for you. It's just for you. Everybody cheer the Sunday Lies. It frightens me. It enrages me. Why can't everybody see you like I see? Your eyes are cutouts. Your smiles are weaponry. Your words are rotting apples where the maggots feed. Sunday Lies. You just can't believe them
6.
The Night 03:41
Everyone that I know has had hard luck. Everyone that I meet could be stronger. I think we need some relief from the pressure. Just some light to see us through. Everyone has demons in the mirror. Some cry out for everything to be clearer. I'd give almost anything to be near her. Just some love to see me through. There comes a time to just lay it down. We all need to breathe sometimes. Let the spirit fill you and let the evening become the night. See I've been haunted through every season. I have searched and found every reason. I want to let the flood in and make peace with the truth. To see it through. So many people's lives are painful. Is it yourself or your God should be shameful? Ask all day long, but when the rain falls, only joy can see you through. There comes a time to just lay it down. We all need to breathe sometimes. Let the spirit fill you and let the evening become the night. Let the evening become the night.
7.
Since I was running round in diapers, I'm doing just what I please. Now I'm a man, but ain't forgotten that I'm free. I never took the easy road - I'm as stubborn as I can be. I was born to ramble. I was born to poetry. Born to speak out of turn and tell it just like I feel. I keep my nose to the grinding stone. Sweat, beg and plead. I'm gonna take my chances. Yes, indeed. I'm gonna take my chances. And I don't know how the dice will fall - guess we'll wait and see. I was born to love you. You're gonna giggle like you were thirteen. Then I'll lay you down and part your raging sea. Until you holler out my name. Begging me please, please, please. I'm gonna take my chances. Yes, indeed. I'm gonna take my chances. And I don't know how the dice will fall - guess we'll wait and see.
8.
Automatic 03:51
I need some good news so bad. Please tell me that you love me. In a world gone mad, I need someone to care. I can put it all behind me. Oh, and it won't take long. If you just let me into your tender arms. Oh darlin, please tell me that you need me. I'll be the one for you who always will care. There ain't no doubt in mind, baby. My love is guaranteed. Oh, if you only knew what you do to me. It's automatic. Your love makes me strong. It's automatic. See the pain melts away when you're in my arms. It's automatic. You help me carry on. Please tell me that you need me. I'll be the one for you baby. Who'll always be there. It's automatic
9.
Gimme that lovin' - a little love is all I need. A little lovin' from a good woman, gonna make me want to believe. See that man there sitting in the corner - a little love is all he needs. See that woman all alone - a little love is all she needs. Oh pretty baby - just give me what I need
10.
I see you're stuck at the foot of the doorway. Trying to forgive and forget. And you realize all your tomorrows haven't been decided yet. You're shaking with the fire and fury. From all the roads that you've come down. One thing I know, my friend. You don't have to wear the crown. See this time I'm gon' get it. Get it right. I learned my lesson well. Can't believe I didn't see it before. If you wanna live right, you've got to live thankful. See the glory of the earth that's spinning and revolving around the sun. Every morning's a chance to get it right. Yeah, there ain't no need to run. You never know how things will end up. No, you can never tell. The time has come to put down your guns and ring the bells. Hear them ring, hear them ring, hear them ring. Oh just ring the bells. Cause you never can tell... This time I'm gon' get it. Get it right. I learned my lesson well. Can't believe I didn't see it before. If you wanna live right, you've got to live thankful. Hear Them Ring. Hear Them Ring. Hear Them Ring. Ring The Bells. You never can tell

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Natural Born Hustler’ by Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal is a collection of timeless songs slated to last through the decades. In an age where artists get caught up with keeping up with the times and fitting into the conversation, Hoyer and his musical cohorts make music for grown folks with their authentic, real, and honest songwriting. Produced by Color Red founder Eddie Roberts, ‘Natural Born Hustler’ speaks to fans of early 70s funky blues, doo-wop with a modern twist, and spellbinding psychedelic soul. From start to finish, each song breathes a life of its own into the record and it is evident that Hoyer’s spirited fanbase and eclectic palette of sounds are not confined by age, upbringing, religion, creed, or differences—they are meant for anyone who seeks the medicine of music.

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released March 26, 2021

Producer by Eddie Roberts

Credits:
Josh Hoyer - Vocals, Organ and Piano
Benjamin Kushner - Guitar
Mike Keeling - Bass
Harrison El Dorado - Drums
Blake DeForest - Trumpet
Luke Annis - Trombone

Horn arrangements by Blake DeForest

Music and Lyrics written by Josh Hoyer

Tracking Engineer - Eddie Roberts
Color Red Studios

Overdub Engineer - James Fleege
Silver Street Studios

Mixing Engineer - Eddie Roberts
Color Red Studios

Mastering Engineer - Doug Krebs
Doug Krebs Mastering

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