"Jamel Griot's 2025 track "Coping Mechanism" sounds like a page from his diary. Over a soft piano loop and the crackle of a record player, the Oakland-raised rapper gets vulnerable about struggling to face himself as he navigates money problems, romantic entanglements and chasing his dreams. The warm, angelic voice of Lovey cuts in like his conscience speaking: "But you know that you should take some time alone / You say you will but you won't / 'Cause lust is your way to cope.""
"That's where Remain Family Oriented comes in. The two cousins are inspired by Bay Area artists like LaRussell, who built a venue in his Vallejo backyard, and attracted a national following and cosigns from big-name artists like Lil Jon while remaining rooted in his hometown. Lovey herself already runs a group called Black Renaissance Project, which offers mental-health workshops, open mics and a support group for artists."
Jamel Griot's 2025 track "Coping Mechanism" pairs a soft piano loop and record crackle with candid lyrics about money struggles, relationships, and chasing dreams. Lovey's warm voice acts as a conscience urging self-care and reflection. Both cousins lost their mothers and now lean on each other while aiming to restore that familial glue within their communities. Remain Family Oriented launches with a Nov. 8 event to create intentional camaraderie and spaces for honest storytelling. The project draws inspiration from Bay Area artists who build local venues while growing nationally, and Lovey runs Black Renaissance Project offering mental-health workshops, open mics, and artist support.
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