"Holding Back Tears" is a song I wrote as a way to deal with the emotions of loss in the context of my personal experiences as a black man in America. The constant push and pull of what is considered acceptable versus how I feel, and making the right choices for my survival and being able to keep my conscious intact. I'm sure many can relate, so, I thought I would share, and be transparent about it all."

from the album Stik Figa "Central Standard Time"
produced by Apollo Brown

Story by: Barrel Maker
Director/Cinematographer: Morgan Cooper
Co-Director: Soloman Bass
Line Producer/1st AC: Ralph Dumas
2nd AC: Dan Banks
Sound Mixer: Cliff Dumas
Key Grip: Max McBride
Grip: Antwain Heard
Grip: Benjamin Harrison
Associate Producer: Honesty Edwards
Compositing: Kris Angsuwan

Cast:
Starring: Donovan Woods
Friend who is killed: T.J. Pickens
Shooter: Lance Lasker
Daughter: Reniah Dumas
Mom: Necia Gamby
Gun Dealer: Larkin Collins
Special thanks to Lufti's & Lights On Kansas City

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Sounds Beautiful Like The Truth
Mello Music Group, 2017