Jimmy Dasaint, the award-winning writer and filmmaker from Philadelphia, is once again turning heads with his latest release, Tears of a Hustler, a 22-track album that fuses Haunting melodies and evocative lyrics.
The album, available on all major streaming platforms starting March 5, 2024, features collaborations with various Philadelphia artists.
Standout songs like “You Ain’t Neva,” “My Younger Self” and “Dear Momma” have generated buzz.
But it’s his latest song “Conversation With a Kilo” that’s getting people talking. The album features Jimmy Dasante talking to a kilogram of cocaine, and the cocaine speaks to him.
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The story of Jimmy da Dasante is one of extraordinary transformation.
In 2000, he was sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug trafficking, and he used his time in prison to rewrite his narrative.
Getting a three-book publishing deal as a prisoner was just the beginning.
To date, Jimmy Dasante has written more than 30 novels and directed 7 films, including the famous documentary “American Hustle”
His art reflects and inspires black and urban communities, drawing deeply from his experiences living in West Philadelphia.
The latest project represents another chapter in Da Saint’s impressive product portfolio.
Liar’s Tears is more than just an album; It’s a multi-sensory experience that dives deep into the grit and soul of Philadelphia.
Cinematic companion piece “What We Die For” adds a visual dimension that enriches the album’s narrative.
