4.7.23[No visual, audio introduction]
Brick
What's your name?Christian
Christian...Christian Smalls...you were asking for my real name right?Brick
Where do you work?[Visual appears: Christian is leaning on the doorframe of Brick's office in the heart of a hookah lounge]Christian
Seafood joint about 5 minutes up the street....right across from Centennial Park. Why?Brick
.........quit.[Cut to black][Trailer Song: "Feel the Love" -Kanye West, Pusha T, from the beginning of the song]--ANROL PRESENTS--[Visual, exterior; the Atlanta skyline, Christian rides the Marta train out of Midtown Atlanta]Christian
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People say "everything happens for a reason" all the time.[Christian steps onto a blue shaded stage at the Apache Cafe in Atlanta; the crowd goes wild][Cut to black; reopen to Christian laying in bed next to Jas conversing]..I guess we stepped in that lounge that night for a reason. A much bigger reason other than to try something new.[Jas smiles at Christian's revelation][Cut to black; Roman Dixon sits in DBL Studios in Norfolk, Virginia; he studies the soundwaves of an instrumental he's working on]Lyrics
We not worried 'bout them other niggas
we them other niggas.Roman
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I'm not looking for a quick money grab this time. I need a mother fucker with longevity.[Visual; the view pans out; Brick is sitting next to Roman puffing a cigar]Brick
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I really think you're going to like what I got lined up for you.[Cut to black; Visual: Roman, Christian, and Nyne meet outside DBL Studios for the first time alongside Brick]Nyne
So now...who's the CFO here? Because this shit is an internship...what does that mean? It means I'm not getting paid to be here...Roman
We know what that means.Nyne
How are we going to make this worth my while and put my regrets for not staying at home to masturbate my Autumn away at ease, hmmm?[Roman rolls his eyes, Nyne looks to Brick]I'm guessing you're CFO...sooo...Brick
I'm not paying you.Roman
NONE of us are getting paid. The only person that benefitted from this so far is him.[Waves an arm at Christian]He's the one who got the first class flight and studio session booked.Nyne
Wow.[Looks at Brick again]No floor tickets to a game?[Roman rolls his eyes again as Brick sighs, Christian looks between the three]Some car insurance from the General?[Brick walks away from the three]Ah come ON....A FUCKING COMPLIMENTARY ICY HOT PATCH, MOTHER FUCKER??[Demetriah converses with Roman while they sit in the studio for a one on one]Demetriah
Do you believe in him?Roman
I believe in Brick.[As their audio continues; the visual snaps to Christian putting on his headphones in the booth]Demetriah
I think that's all that matters then. Always keep in mind he has your best on his heart. You might be surprised.Christian
[Begins freestyling]Stuck in Bumblefuck, Virginia...shit is just my luckHere with my exes God son and some fat fuckhanding me instrumentals as such, I guess he thought it'd be toughbut see for me this shit isn't enoughI already know: the only thing that matters is hitsWish this booth were built like a backboard...maybe Brick would shatter this bitchDamn...is the producer even rich?I know he makes beats and taught things and the other mother fucker is just a rich duo's offspring...[Roman looks at the booth in bewilderment, Nyne looks up from his phone abandoning his attempt to turn a deaf ear to the session]The flight was anxiety torture, but I'm not botheredbecause even given this: it's still more support than my fatherbut see if I hollered how I really felt out loud on waxthere's going to be some people upset, regardless of facts.So fuck YOU fat producer and to the other guy who's name I don't know.But if he says one more smart ass comment to me he's getting punched in his "Love Below".I'm talking in his fucking cock...with a "Speakerboxx"...[He nods as if pondering to himself and then looks out of the glass at the guys]How's that for a sound check? Did you get my levels while I was doing that?Nyne
When'd you find the time to write that? Just now in the booth?Christian
It wasn't written. Just...did it...[Nyne and Roman continue staring at him]Roman
...who the fuck is this nigga?[Cut to black; Audio only]Jas
The radio?!! Are you serious??Roman
YES!!! Oh my God...babe...this could be it.[Sighs]I might have to be up North for a bit...but I'll be back. I promise. Okay?[Kisses her]Jas
Don't lose yourself up there...or in all of this...understand?[She wraps her arms around him]Christian
Never. I promise.[Cut to black, Audio only]Brick
I know you have a vision for how you want things to go, and sound, and carry out...but this is the part where I tell you that you might reach your objective, but the in betweens are going to be crazy, kid.Christian
My whole life's been crazy.Brick
Nah. That's a crazy you grew accustomed to. I'm talking ups and downs, spirals...mishaps...mistakes...disagreements...imagine it: you're about to go through it. It all comes with the rise. You want fame?Christian
I don't want fame. I just want people like me to hear my message and know there's an outlet for us.Brick
You seek understanding.Christian
YeahBrick
Ah man, kid.[Visual; Brick is sitting in his office adjacent from Christian sitting on his couch]If you're on the mission for understanding you might not ever see that finish line...you're an artist, you weren't put here to be understood.Christian
Worth a shot isn't it?Brick
[Smirks]
I guess we're about to find out.[Chuckles, shaking his head]I'll tell you like this, kid, I don't know what you've seen aside from what your music tells me....but you ain't seen shit yet.[The Bridge of "Feel the Love" begins; Montage;1. Christian stands onstage at Apache Cafe preparing to battle yet another artist. 2. Roman rips his imac out of the wall and throws it across the studio in a fit of rage.3. The guys drunkenly party around a bonfire on the beach, they toast one another with shots of rum.4. Ripley kisses Christian5. Jas is seen crying on the phone, Christian is seen shaking his head while she talksJas
Chris...I'm sorry...I swear...I...Christian
[Holding back tears]I don't care....[Punches the wall]I DON'T FUCKING CARE!!!!!6. Nyne slaps Roman across the face, the two scuffle as Christian does his best to get out of their way.7. Christian stands over a grave crying as Ripley sheds tears alongside him sympathetically.8. The guys party hard in the Virginia Beach condo, the lights are going as Nyne pours shots down an exotic dancers throat.9. Christian and Roman both fire their guns at Niko while he's in the booth, Niko gets down in panic.[Cut to black; Visual: Hunter is lecturing the guys]Hunter
You guys are making my job a lot harder than it should be.Nyne
What'd we do NOW?!!!Hunter
YOU CAN'T SAY HALF THE THINGS YOU'RE SAYING ON THIS ALBUM!!! They're going to send us straight to standards and practices!!!Christian
Which lyric was the issue? I can adjust it, it's fine. Was it the uhhh...one about period blood on a vampires chin?Roman
Or the one about Lizzo and how he could almost smell her instagram photos...and imagined it smelled like water that's been sitting in a creek too long?Christian
It wasn't Lizzo...I like her...that's Mama June you're thinking about.Nyne
Yeah, definitely Mama June.[Hunter looks in between the three of them increduosly]Roman
Ah shit that's right...Mama June! My Bad.Nyne
It wasn't the "Auto-Thots" lyric was it? Christian wrote the bar but I made the JOKE...it's like when these hoes play sweet and shit but when they get a little liquor in they system they transform...like auto bots...but instead of Auto BOTS they're....they're...[He notices Hunter's furious glare]....called...Auto....you know what nevermind. Fuck it, I don't think that's the line you're referring to.[Montage continues]10. The guys fly down the highway in Roman's masterati laughing with one another.11. Christian is by himself in his condo, all lights on red, dancing to an instrumental with a glass of rum in his hand.12. The guys enter Queen Drahmuh's house, Christian is looking around in wonder at the size of her house. Numerous familiar faces party by her poolside.13. Ripley and Christian argue with one another, Ripley throws a wine bottle at him, he ducks quickly, it shatters on the kitchen wall.14. Ripley is shown cutting up all of Christian's clothing and throwing them in a pile at the studio room door.15. Christian and Justine kiss.[Cut to black; Visual. Ripley is sitting on her dresser looking at Christian sitting on the bed, his eyes are on the floor]Ripley
[Impending rage in her tone]Are ya'll fucking?[Christian remains quiet]AT LEAST HAVE THE FUCKING DECENCY TO TELL ME! LOOK AT ME!!!![Montage continues]16. Numerous flashes of Christian and Justine kissing17. Numerous flashes of Christian and Jas kissing.18. Numerous flashes of Christian and Nyquala kissing.19. Numerous flashes of Christian and Silver kissing.[Audio cuts; Visual; Nyne and Christian are sitting by Queen Drahmuh's pool soaking in the sun and sipping lemonades]Nyne
[Sips awkwardly]Well....didn't YOU get carried away. Sheesh.[Christian rolls his eyes][Montage continues]20. Ripley is shown screaming at the top of her lungs furiously, stranded on the beach in Virginia.21.Christian blocks a swing from Tracey and sends his head through the bathroom sink, shattering the counter top.22. Hunter is shown smirking at Christian as Christian boards his flight to Los Angeles.23. Celeste and Christian party at a hookah lounge as Nyne moonwalks on the countertop.24. Roman brawls with numerous pedestrains inside a nightclub, he dodges a chair being thrown at him by a random passerby.25. Mariah cocks a loaded 9 millimeter and points it at Christian.26. Christian holds Silver up against the wall in her room as she wraps her legs around him, the two kiss.27. Christian, Jas, and Ripley enjoy strippers at a Strip Club in North Carolina.28. Mariah is shown in the hospital holding her newborn.29. Christian watches Justine walk away from him and down a subway terminal, he turns to leave and quickly wipes a tear from his eye before it falls.30. Nyne flips a desk over at Spotify studios in an apparent rage.31. Roman squares up with Hunter. Nyne and Christian hold him back.32. The guys party on Silver's yacht, Silver removes her entire bikini and looks back at Christian with a wink, she then dives in to the yacht pool.33. The guys are in the studio getting prepped for the day's session[Audio only, Visual during audio; Christian gets off of the couch and stretches as Roman turns on the system and Nyne lights a blunt]Christian
[Audio only]Past the questions "Where do you see yourself?" and "What is it or who is it you want to be?"
....now we're at "How fucking bad do you want to KEEP it?"[Christian claps and every light in the studio turns purple. The screen then once again cuts to black]TITLE SCREEN:--ST. FEENIX ISLAND--A SCRIPT SERIES[Cutaway clip; Nyne is sitting at Christian's kitchen table in Los Angeles playing peek-a-boo with CJ]Nyne
I tell you, Chris, I don't know how you got out unscathed, but you did. We did it. All those years of pissing labels off, annoying Ro...and my God...you're P list at best but I know D and C list celebrities that weren't even as wild as us...and THEY're on fucking coke.[Christian laughs and shakes his head]Yet somehow St. Feenix manages to amaze me every time...by finally accepting the biggest offer ever given to us, having an awesome kiddo here,[Pinches CJ's cheek lightly]...and to top it all off a beautiful Spanish Rose you can come home to every day that sits on your...[Celeste enters the kitchen, heading to the fridge, he changes the subject quickly]FACE the facts dude.[Christian stifles a laugh]Whether you want to be that guy or not: You ARE...and I think it's detrimental you start looking in the mirror and telling yourself that.[Christian suppresses his laughter and continues eating his breakfast]Closing Caption:4.7.23