After amassing a large amount of attention throughout 2018 through his "Styles of Rap" series and aforementioned KSI diss track, Quadeca began teasing a project by the title of "Voice Memos". It was after the release of the first single from said project, "Unusual" (featuring B. Lou), that many would notice the serious uptick in the professionalism of Quadeca's music. The final single from Voice Memos was released on January 25, 2019, titled "War!" and featuring Dax, another rapper who's popularity emerged through YouTube. "Voice Memos" was released on March 8, 2019, to lukewarm critical reception.
On September 27, 2019, Quadeca released a highly-awaited single titled "Schoenberg", which samples Verklärte Nacht. This video's ending featured a snippet which seemed to contain slightly cryptic info about something dropping "early 2020", which he called FMTY. On Twitter he confirmed this was called From Me To You, and that the project was in the works.
Quadeca also released another three singles in late 2019, "I DON'T CARE", "Fish Outta Bacardi" (featuring EGOVERT) and "BEAMIN'", which has since become his most popular song, amassing 31 million plays on Spotify.
He released three singles during 2020 (namely "WHERE'D YOU GO?", "ALONE TOGETHER" and "LIVE LIKE THIS", the latter of which was mentioned to be a scrapped track from "From Me To You", whereas the others would be included on the album) and delayed the album multiple times. Notably, these singles were the first to be released from Quadeca under AWAL Recordings America - all previously released music had been done so independently. The 'final single' from the album, "Sisyphus", was released on March 18 and received critical appraisal from the likes of Anthony Fantano. "From Me To You" (FMTY) eventually released on streaming services and digital stores on March 31, 2021, and was an instant success amongst Quadeca’s fans, drawing attention to Ben’s huge upward trajectory since the release of ‘Voice Memos’. FMTY had features from PlayThatBoiZay, Guapdad4000, and, more notably, IDK on the tracks "Work!", "People Pleaser" and "Burnin Bridges / Long Day", respectively. Just one day after release, Quadeca achieved 1 million Spotify streams in a day for the first time in his career. One of the more notable aspects of FMTY was that Quadeca has production credits on 100% of "From Me To You", with 83.3% of songs being produced alone and no co-producers. He is listed as: Composer, Arranger, Mastering Engineer, Mixing Engineer, Executive Producer, Multi-Instrumentalist. He even played the Ukelele and stated that 8 real instruments were played in the single "Sisyphus".
He began teasing a new album in late 2021, annnouncing the title as "I Didn't Mean To Haunt You" via youtube on the 23rd of april 2022. He would also tease the albums concept on twitter, stating that he was "currently sitting on the greatest ever posthumous album". The 1st single, "Born Yesterday" was released along with a music video on the 19th of september, with the second single "Tell Me A Joke" released on the 25th of october. Shortly after the full tracklist for I Didn't Mean to Haunt You was revealed, with features from Danny Brown, The Sunday Service Choir, and drummer Thor Harris, of Swans fame. the album was released on the 11th of november, 2022, to high critical and public acclaim, with many calling it his best work to date.
The Scrapyard series was first announced on October 3, 2023, with SCRAPYARD I. The series was set to contain five separate packs, each containing two songs. A few weeks after the release of SCRAPYARD III, however, the fourth and fifth packs were canceled, with Quadeca citing “new developments.”
The Finale, aptly titled SCRAPYARD contains 15 tracks and features from artists brakence and Kevin Abstract, the former of whom made an appearance in SCRAPYARD I, the series' debut.
Rainy Day
Quadeca Lyrics
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Do you remember these moments way back in the time
Dropped at the back of my mind
I am so happy to grind
I am so happy to find
So much experience
Now that I′m passing the lines
Now that I'm grasping the signs
Got nothing to hide
No I ain′t got nothing to hide
Bitch I am stuck left behind
I need to drive
Yeah I need something to ride
Through my own bank account
Shit that I'm making out
Putting it off to the side
Feeling the vibe
Got this new sorrowful happiness that I can't just seem to guide
Feeling alive
Yes I am breathing the air
I′m feeling so careless
But I can′t, let go
Every morning I wake up
I'm wanting to drop out
But I can′t stop now
You know I put to much work into this shit
Just to pop out
So I walk down
Find different paths
Everyday just need the one
It's only begun
No I′m not going away
No I'm not going to say
That this shit is going badly
And all I′m glad that I fall
I love the ref but I ain't mad at the call
I'm mad at the call
Yeah I′m having it all
I′m traveling far
I'm practicing hard
Never going back to the start
Never going back to the start
Yeah do you believe in miracles
Shits spiritual to me
Give a fuck about materials
So mystical to see
And I′ve been trying to learn this shit
It's worthless shit to you
All I know is that I′ve earned this shit
It's working with my view
You should know I′m putting my work on the table
No I'm so able
I'm lining the cables
I got the horse power tied to the stables
Get by with no labels
I do the mixing the mastering
Writing and rapping
And making it happen
I′m eating my cake and I′m having it
Real emotion I'm tapping it
Passionate and I′m working my hardest
It's already started
Yes I am being the artist
I′m feeling the largest
I'm feeling the largest
Yeah that′s just me
Uh, I hope you agree
Rainy day
Rainy day
Chilling until it fade away
Bass low with the eight away
Cali in a greater state
Gotta make case
Running bass to bass
In a face to face
Its the great escape
But I'll make a change
It'll stay the same
Yeah I′ll take the blame on this rainy day yeah
Let the rain fall
Let the mall call
Let the mall call
Let the mall fall
(Fuck)
The song Rainy Day by Quadeca reflects on the artist's journey in the music industry and how he has overcome challenges to make progress. The lyrics indicate that the artist has faced difficult times and persevered through it all, highlighting the importance of hard work and determination. The opening lines of the song acknowledge the presence of memories that shaped the artist's character, with the remembrance of these moments acting as a driving force in his music-making. Despite the hardships that he has faced, the artist is happy to have found experience and is now able to grasp the signs that point towards progress.
The song speaks to the artist's state of mind, with feelings of laughter and happiness that he is no longer hiding. Quadeca is aware of his struggles, and he acknowledges that there may be instances where he feels stuck or left behind. However, he is determined to drive forward and find success in his journey. The artist's passion and dedication are evident in the lyrics, with references to putting in work and not giving up or dropping out.
The chorus of Rainy Day focuses on the acceptance of the difficult times that the artist has faced, and how he has learned to embrace them. The lyrics encourage the listener to let the rain fall, to accept the challenges that come with life and to keep moving forward. This reflects the artist's view that a positive outlook is critical when dealing with obstacles, and that one should focus on making progress rather than dwelling on the hardships that come with it. Overall, the song is a tribute to the artist's journey in the music industry and serves as an encouragement to those who may be facing difficulties in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
So many memories
Reflecting on numerous past experiences
Do you remember these moments way back in the time
Asking if others recall past moments
Dropped at the back of my mind
Stored away in the mind but not forgotten
I am so happy to grind
Content with putting in work and effort
I am so happy to find
Satisfied with discovering new things
So much experience
Having gained a lot of knowledge and skills
Now that I'm passing the lines
Progressing and moving forward
Now that I'm grasping the signs
Understanding things more clearly
I have been laughing a lot
Feeling happy and enjoying life
Got nothing to hide
Being honest and transparent
No I ain't got nothing to hide
Reiterating the lack of secrets or hidden agenda
Bitch I am stuck left behind
Feeling stuck and stagnant in life
I need to drive
Motivated to push forward and make progress
Yeah I need something to ride
Wanting something to facilitate progress
Through my own bank account
Referring to personal financial situation
Shit that I'm making out
Referring to income earned
Putting it off to the side
Not prioritizing or focusing on financial gain
Feeling the vibe
Sensing and appreciating the atmosphere
Got this new sorrowful happiness that I can't just seem to guide
Experiencing complex and ambiguous emotions
Feeling alive
Feeling energized and invigorated
Yes I am breathing the air
Acknowledging the simple act of breathing
I'm feeling so careless
Feeling free and uninhibited
But I can't, let go
Unable to fully let go of certain things
Every morning I wake up
Beginning each day anew
I'm wanting to drop out
Feeling overwhelmed and wanting to quit
But I can't stop now
Determined to keep going
You know I put to much work into this shit
Having invested too much time and effort to give up now
Just to pop out
Having worked hard to become successful
So I walk down
Continuing to move forward
Find different paths
Exploring alternate routes and options
Everyday just need the one
Searching for the right path
It's only begun
Just getting started
No I'm not going away
Determined to stay and persevere
No I'm not going to say
Refusing to give up or admit defeat
That this shit is going badly
Acknowledging the struggles and hardships
And all I'm glad that I fall
Learning and growing from failures and mistakes
I love the ref but I ain't mad at the call
Accepting decisions or results without resentment
I'm mad at the call
Expressing frustration and disappointment
Yeah I'm having it all
Enjoying success and accomplishing goals
I'm traveling far
Going on a journey or pursuing a dream
I'm practicing hard
Putting in time and effort to improve
Never going back to the start
Determined to not return to a previous phase in life
Yeah do you believe in miracles
Questioning the possibility of extraordinary events
Shits spiritual to me
Having a personal connection or significance
Give a fuck about materials
Valuing experiences and emotions more than possessions
So mystical to see
Having a sense of awe or wonder
And I've been trying to learn this shit
Making an effort to understand and improve
It's worthless shit to you
Recognizing that others may not appreciate the same things
All I know is that I've earned this shit
Feeling deserving of success and recognition
It's working with my view
Succeeding based on personal beliefs and values
You should know I'm putting my work on the table
Being open and transparent about work and effort
No I'm so able
Confidence in one's skills and abilities
I'm lining the cables
Taking care of technical aspects of work
I got the horse power tied to the stables
Having the resources and capabilities to succeed
Get by with no labels
Succeeding without conforming to expectations or categories
I do the mixing the mastering
Being involved in all aspects of the creative process
Writing and rapping
Creating music from start to finish
And making it happen
Taking the necessary steps to achieve goals
I'm eating my cake and I'm having it
Enjoying the fruits of one's labor
Real emotion I'm tapping it
Creating art that is genuine and heartfelt
Passionate and I'm working my hardest
Dedicated to giving one's all
It's already started
Underway and progressing
Yes I am being the artist
Embracing the creative process and identity
I'm feeling the largest
Feeling confident and accomplished
That's just me
Being true to oneself
Uh, I hope you agree
Suggesting that others share the same values and beliefs
Rainy day
A metaphorical representation of a difficult period in life
Chilling until it fade away
Waiting out the storm and hardships
Bass low with the eight away
Relaxing and focusing on music
Cali in a greater state
Suggesting that location does not impede success
Gotta make case
Having something to prove or succeed in
Running bass to bass
Continuing to work hard
In a face to face
Confronting and overcoming challenges
It's the great escape
Achieving success and overcoming hardships
But I'll make a change
Determined to make progress
It'll stay the same
Committed to staying true to oneself
Yeah I'll take the blame on this rainy day yeah
Accepting responsibility for challenges and difficulties
Let the rain fall
Embracing hardships and challenges
Let the mall call
Ignoring materialistic desires
Fuck
Exclamation of frustration or anger (not associated with any specific line)
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[Part I]
[Intro 1: Quadeca]
(Bye guys, thank you, have a great day)
Yeah
[Hook: Quadeca]
I remember when I first met you
Yeah, I never thought that I would forget you
Never thought that I would ever upset you
And I never thought that I would ever regret you
Yeah, times change and my mind changed
Can't get you out of my brain, like a migraine
I really risked it all when the time came
All this shit had to hit me like a migraine
[Verse 1: Quadeca]
I don't know if I can call it my pain
All these problems just compressing, like a side chain
Find fame, that's the only way that I can hide shame
So in this feeling, can't remember when the tides change
Used to be THC, like the greenest weed
Anyone could ever fuckin' breathe, I can feel the breeze
See the wind, see it through the trees, see it through the leaves
Need to leave, can somebody please just throw me the keys?
(I love you) And now you're really just my withdrawal
Man, I really only hits you when this shit falls
I know your phone number more than your name
Music's the one thing that covers me, like a porch in the rain
To me, you really are just a force I contain
Source of my pain, that's the only thing that can corner the flame
So why did I do this shit for you? Man, it's holdin' me sane
Can't get you out of my brain, like a horrible stain
[Hook: Quadeca]
I remember when I first met you
Yeah, I never thought that I would forget you
Never thought that I would ever upset you
And I never thought that I would ever regret you
Yeah, times change and my mind changed
Can't get you out of my brain, like a migraine
I really risked it all when the time came
All this shit had to hit me like a migraine
[Verse 2: Rob Curly & Quadeca]
Should have never let a girl
Representin' everything I hate about the world
Come up in my life and flip it straight into reverse
You was tryin' to make it hard, I was tryin' to make it work
(Work) That's a first (Yeah)
And a last
Homie told me, "Focus, leave the drama in the past"
(Hurt) Let it pass, hurt
People hurt, people true (True)
Funny how the lies lead to truth (Truth)
When it's over, I ain't over you
And I ain't sober, know you rollin' too (Yeah)
Love don't just get up and go
Feelin's always here to taunt, I've been tryin' to let it go
Waitin' for a text that I don't even want
I can't even front
I would probably say, "I'm down" (Down, down, down)
If shorty hit me with the, "We should chill"
If shorty hit me with the, "Are you down?"
[Interlude: Rob Curly]
(Think of it like the Holocaust) Nah
(Never again, alright?) Nah
(That is what got us here in the first place)
[Part II]
[Intro 2: Quadeca]
Yeah
[Verse 3: Quadeca]
There's a reason these cliches exist
I keep tryna to forget, my mind replays this kiss
Uh, fuck, I don't mean to delay my bliss
I been all over the mix, and now she takes a sip
Then we take it in, see my seat change and shift
It's a weekday, and I got so much sleep, caving in
And now I really can't tell if this a dream-state I'm in
If it is, I wake up depressed that my dream days are myth
I'm telling myself, "Please don't let this be fake, I'll trip"
I told her, "Pinch me if it's real", and then she came to pinch
And as she made her way close to me, aye, I flinch
Switch! It all just disappears to the remains, I drifted a-
[Outro: Quadeca]
-Way