The instrumental version strips back the rogue wave performances from Dex, Rey Morado, Curly Castro, Nakama., Tito Lopez, Blu, the bum., CRASHprez, Zilla Rocca, Natasha Edwards, Jesse the Tree, sene, eLZhi and Skyzoo. In a world where most are vying for the spotlight, attention, validation, replenishing dopamine reserves from digital stimuli; Dex quietly leaves behind a legacy of jade stone through a catalog that stretches and blurs the lines on genre. Who ever thought we'd get to peak behind the curtain of this carefully crafted testament. The amalgam is always cinematic; commanding the highest sublimation. Finally, there’s clarity through the labyrinth. Across this full length project, listeners are given a shining audible diagram of Small Pro's signature sound and musical phenomena. A worthwhile showcase of appreciation that innovates and inspires continuously.

The latest question has been: why then, would they call their recent collaborative foray into sound: "A Long Absence"? The multi-layers implied across the concept album are actually carried through six meanings. First, we have the allotment of time. (S)Maul returning to the city after being on a 9 year hermitage. Second, we have the Side D spin of his afterlife form which mysteriously inhabits the last four songs (eternitys' measure if you will). Third, we have the absence of fear in both of our experimental artistry. Fearlessly facing ourselves and evolving through the challenges we encounter. Fourth, we have the listener effectonce you discover the album and its meaning. Feeling reactions such as: "Ahhhh I wish I had this in my life years ago". Fifth, we have the dissolution of convention; leaving ones' name behind (the absence of self / ego death or better yet, our supposed selves). Sixth, we have the notion that lost things can be defined by their very absence. Just what has been lost? By the end of the album, you’ll know that answer for yourself. Whether it be a comfort item, a sense of fulfillment, an achievement you’ve longed for, a lover; a memory. It will fall upon your consciousness.

Hear the instrumental sweep and
entry into the canon of hauntology.

CREDITS

RUN TIME: 49M 01S 𝄞 | RELEASE DATE: JANUARY 3, 2025 | ALSO KNOWN AS ─╼ALA╾─ | SP EXPOSITION REEL | EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: D.JULIEN & J.MARSHALL | COVER ART & GRAPHIC DESIGN: D.JULIEN VIA MIDJOURNEY/INSHOT FOR ARTWORK BY DEX | ALL SONGS PRODUCED BY SMALL PROFESSOR IN PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | ALL SONGS MIXED BY D.JULIEN & J.MARSHALL AT THE DISTRICT, arcNCR & PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | ALL SONGS MASTERED BY BRIAN KIDD FOR 1SOUND1VISION IN RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA | SEQUENCING & LINER NOTES: D.JULIEN | POST-PRODUCTION SOUND DESIGN: D.JULIEN | BIT RATE: 320 KBPS JOINT-STEREO | QUALITY: SP 翡翠石周波数 (SP JADE STONE FREQUENCY) | RENDER: 96 000 HZ 24 BIT STEREO PCM | INK IN HEADPHONES: AUDIO TECHNICA ATH M50X DS LIMITED EDITION | PUBLISHED BY DISTRICT10 & BEAT GOLIATH | ℗ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED