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In an era of disposable digital singles, London-based composer and producer Sunstone has just dropped a sonic bombshell that is reverberating across four continents. His latest project, Cherry Smack, divers a brand of modern R&B that has elite global curators smashing the “Approve” button.

The sound is traveling. Without unnecessary noise, Cherry Smack has secured a presence in major music hubs:

• UK: Respected voices like Alfitude and The Word Is Bond are backing the home-grown sound.
• EUROPE: Support is steady across France (EXTRAVAFRENCH and IGGY Magazine), Italy (Visual Atelier 8), and Germany (Tobias Ahlers).
• THE AMERICAS & AFRICA: From Indie Dream in Mexico and Grotesqualizer in the US to Aipate in Kenya, the resonance is real.

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BEYOND THE VIBE: THE SOUND OF THE “SILENT CITY”

At the heart of this movement is the standout single “The Trip (Get Y’ Money Back).” It’s more than a song; it’s an interrogation of identity. With the biting refrain “Where you from from?”, Sunstone captures the tension of the London experience—the “ghost of the city,” the “neon and asphalt,” and the relentless drive to reclaim one’s worth.

Whether it’s the hypnotic groove of “On An On,” the sun-drenched relief of “Sweet Sunday,” or the atmospheric gratitude of “I Thank You,” Sunstone has crafted a project that feels like a classic but moves like the future.

WATCH THE MOVEMENT

• STREAM THE PROJECT: Cherry Smack on Bandcamp
• JOIN THE COLLECTIVE: Follow the journey from the “dead-end streets” to the global stage.

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Date: April 20, 2026

The Quiet Work of the Seed

We often look at a finished song and see only the result. But music is a steady, rhythmic process of building—one brick, one note, one quiet moment at a time. It isn’t about being “brilliant” in an instant; it’s about staying with the work until the vision is clear.

The Buddhist Vision: Trusting the Process

In the teachings of the Buddha, there is a focus on foresight—understanding that the seed already contains the tree. You don’t have to force the growth; you just have to nurture it.

That is why I’m sharing the “Best of” collection before the full albums are even out. It’s not about ego—it’s about inviting you into the vision early. I want to show you the destination so we can walk the path toward it together over the next 475 days.

The Release Schedule

The next 5 chapters of the Sunstone journey are officially locked in. From the high-energy pulse of Cherry Smack to the final notes of Over Before It Starts, the roadmap is set. Here is your first look at the official cover art and the path ahead.

• Cherry Smack – 6 Days To Go (Releases April 23)
• Alright – 87 Days
• New Americans – 265 Days
• One Way Ticket – 370 Days
• Over Before It Starts – 454 Days

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The core of Ultima : Ascension is the idea of the “Ultima”—the furthest point, the final stage, the absolute. When you sing about a “One Way Ticket,” you are describing a soul that has decided the past is no longer habitable.

Many people fear Armageddon because they see it as the end of all things. But in the context of this album, Armageddon is a necessary clearance. It is the collapse of old habits, toxic cycles, and “fools” who held you back. As the lyrics in I Got Y’ Back suggest, even when “backs are against the wall,” the movement remains forward.

Why “Ascension” Follows the Fall

You cannot have an Ascension without first reaching the end of the line. By tying the lyrics of “One Way Ticket” to the title of the album, we see a clear narrative:

1. The Armageddon: The internal conflict and the decision to leave the past behind.
2. The Ticket: The commitment to a new path with no intent to look back.
3. The Ascension: Rising into the “Contemporary Soul” sound that defines this era of Sunstone.

The Proclamation

The “Ultima Proclamation” is simple: Don’t wait for the world to end to start your own revolution. Whether it’s the “Journey to the light” mentioned in I Got Y’ Back or the steady rhythm of Plenty Love, the message is consistent. We are all on a one-way trip. The question is, are you rising toward your own “Ultima,” or are you just waiting for the fire?

On the threshold of the Ultima Ascension, there is a specific frequency in Over Before It Starts that I couldn’t quite place at first. I realized recently that it isn’t just about a departure; it’s a mirror of Siddhartha Gautama in the final hours before he stepped beyond the palace walls to become the Buddha.

It is the sound of the “Middle Way” being carved out of silk and stone.

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I. The Weight of the Crown

“I take what i get When i can get it / But it doesn’t mean that I given up”

In the palace, every desire was met before it was even felt. But taking what is offered isn’t the same as being fulfilled. The lyrics capture that restless stillness—living in luxury while the soul is already packing its bags. You are not giving up; you are waking up.

II. Dismantling the Illusion

“When i pull one apart / Its over once before we start”

This is the core of the awakening. Once you “pull apart” the nature of attachment, the cycle of suffering loses its grip. The “start” of a new desire is over before it can even take root because the illusion has been seen through. To “head for the exit” is the only logical response to seeing the world as it truly is.

III. Trading Gravity

“And i’m breaking the chain / Trading gravity for something surreal”

The “chain” is the causal link that binds us to the earth. To trade gravity for the surreal is to shed the weight of a prince’s responsibilities and the heavy expectations of a bloodline. It is the moment the feet stop walking on marble and start walking on air.

IV. The Threshold

“The light in the shadow blinds / Then they knock / Knock knock”

The most haunting moment of the song. The “light” of truth is often more terrifying than the shadows we’re used to. Then comes the “knock”—the world, the family, the ego—trying to pull the seeker back into the room.

V. The Quiet Parts Begin

“One foot out and I’m ready to run / Before they see what I become”

Siddhartha left in the dead of night, before the palace could wake up and demand he stay. There is a beautiful urgency here. It’s the transition from who you were told to be, to the “quiet parts” where the silver rivers flow.

“When these words came, I wasn’t writing—I was a vessel. I translated the freestyle directly from the sounds, letting the flow dictate the path rather than forcing a literal meaning. I knew then that the frequency held the truth; I just didn’t know what that truth was yet. Looking back, I realize this is the song of the Great Departure.” George /Composer

If Over Before It Starts was the quiet exit, Have You Seen Him is the static that follows. It is the sound of the world’s “guards”—the authorities, the expectations, the old brothers—realizing that the person they are looking for has already evaporated.

The Search for the Prince

“Have you seen this guy before / Have you seen him / The two of you were real close / Now he’s missing”

In the wake of Siddhartha’s departure, the King sent guards to every corner of the realm. This song places us in that “neon white” interrogation room. The world is looking for the man you used to be. They are looking for the version of you that fit their categories, but that version is gone. To the world, you haven’t just left; you are “missing.”

The Rearview and the Ritual

“Blue lights in the rearview, heart beating through my chest / They’re looking for a reason to put me to the test”

There is a visceral, modern grit here. The “blue lights” of the guards aren’t just sirens; they are the pressures of the past trying to pull you back into the cycle. But as a vessel, you aren’t “planting” anything for them to find. There is no evidence of your old self left to seize.

The Sacred “Don’t Know”

“If he’s in the wind, then let the wind blow / I’m the only one here who’s in the ‘don’t know'”

This is the ultimate protection of the seeker. When the guards demand to know where the “Prince” went, the only honest answer is the Don’t Know mind. If you are in the wind, you are everywhere and nowhere. You are ignoring their “clock” because you’ve stepped into a timeline they can’t track.

Trapped Between Worlds

“If I speak, I’m a traitor; if I don’t, I’m a ghost / Trapped between the ones that I love the damn most”

This is the heavy price of the Great Renunciation. To explain your awakening to those still in the “palace” or on the “street” feels like a betrayal of the brotherhood. But to stay silent is to be a ghost—present in body, but already transitioned in spirit. The “ceiling” is closing in because the old world can no longer contain what you are becoming.

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Below is feed back for my upcoming release : “I Thank You” from a fellow musician on Submit hub (Submithub is a one stop shop /forum for musicians)

The comment is 80% above average which is unreal BUT what makes it a great ego boost was the comments he has made previously for other artists. I know this guy is being honest.

This is the previous feedback from the same person on other Artists

I’M HAPPY🙏🙏🙏🙏😁😁😁