Derek B Lyric BooksBlack Cultural Archives
The first pages of the book give a clue to what is held within...
...torn pages, lyric lines, and lots of sketches.
Derek B Lyric BooksBlack Cultural Archives
Some of the pages have more structured lyrics...
...and numbers to show line progressions.
Derek B Lyric BooksBlack Cultural Archives
Many more pages are more playful and experimental...
...flowing from lyrics and long sentences, to doodles and soundbites.
Derek B Lyric BooksBlack Cultural Archives
This text appears to be planning some press material around an upcoming tour...
...with venues from Brixton Academy up to Manchester. Along with a possible appearance on Radio 1, complete with the start of a playlist!
Derek B Lyric BooksBlack Cultural Archives
These pages appear to be filled with lots of energy and emotion...
...and different colored pens, scratching out, and sketches.
Derek B Lyric BooksBlack Cultural Archives
One of the last pages in the lyric book is filled with doodles and sketches...
...and even some quick maths!
Derek B Lyric BooksBlack Cultural Archives
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