don’t believe what you listen

“don’t believe what you listen” is an introspective and emotionally charged EP where Siddy Mitzvah challenges perception, narrative, and the often-distorted stories we inherit about ourselves. Built around themes of inner conflict, resilience, identity, and self-reconstruction, the project invites listeners to question the voices, internal or external, that shape who we believe we are.

The cover art, featuring a blooming tree against a textured backdrop, becomes a metaphor for the EP’s message: even in environments of pressure, misunderstanding, or noise, truth still finds room to grow. Blossoms break through the shadows. Authenticity rises above distortion.

Across the tracks, Siddy blends melodic rap, soulful vocal textures, and reflective lyricism to create a sound that is both vulnerable and assertive. The EP unfolds like a conversation with the self-unraveling doubts, confronting illusions, and reclaiming personal narrative.

Each song contributes a distinct chapter: from confronting misleading influences to embracing self-validation, from unlearning damaging narratives to embracing clarity. The project ultimately becomes a declaration of independence from expectations and misinformation. It is an affirmation that growth is possible even in environments that misunderstand you.

Don’t Believe What You Listen is more than a musical project, it is an artistic statement about truth, identity, and the courage to see beyond the noise. With this EP, Siddy Mitzvah expands his world, offering listeners not just sound, but perspective, poetry, and emotional honesty.

Track-by-track interpretation

1. down for you

“down for you” opens the project with a narrative centered on loyalty, commitment, and emotional investment. The song explores the tension between what people say and what they actually feel, underscoring the project’s central theme: questioning external voices and trusting one’s own truth. Siddy’s tone suggests both devotion and caution, highlighting the fragile balance between vulnerability and self-preservation.

2. killed in my nitemares

This track steps into darker emotional terrain. “killed in my nitemares” uses the metaphor of nightmares to express internal battles such as fear, anxiety, unresolved trauma, and the emotional ghosts that haunt the mind. The repetition in the title suggests a cycle Siddy is trying to break. The production likely leans atmospheric, mirroring the confusion and intensity of mental turmoil.

3. touch the mess

“touch the mess” is reflective and introspective. Here, Siddy confronts the complexity of his own emotional landscape, the “mess” representing mistakes, unresolved feelings, and the chaos accompanying personal growth. Rather than hiding from imperfection, he examines it directly. The track carries a self-accounting tone: honest, unfiltered, but searching for clarity.

4. all about us

At over five minutes, this is the emotional centerpiece of the project. “all about us” shifts the focus to relational dynamics , the partnership, the miscommunication, the intimacy, and the weight of shared history. It is expansive, both musically and thematically. Siddy explores the duality of connection: the beauty of unity and the pain when it fractures. The length suggests space for vocal layering, emotional build-up, and narrative depth.

5. fake n noise

The closing track is sharp, assertive, and self-protective. “fake n noise” addresses external negativity: gossip, false narratives, and the distractions that distort authenticity. In the context of the project’s title, this song reinforces the message not to accept everything at face value. The tone is likely more rhythmic and punchy—a cathartic release that rejects illusions and asserts personal truth.

This body of work reinforces Siddy Mitzvah’s signature storytelling style: emotionally honest inward-looking atmospheric yet melodic unafraid to confront uncomfortable truths.

Tracks were produced by Dáryo Araújo and REGY D’Jaime. don’t believe what you listen is the perfect follow up project to solid dear, siyalha (album).

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