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EVERY SONG HAS A PAST. EVERY

CHARACTER HAS A BEGINNING.
Before the world heard their voices, there were struggles nobody witnessed, choices nobody understood, and moments

that changed everything.

These DIZAZTA stories take you beyond the original songs and into the lives that existed before them.

Discover what shaped the hunger, the fear, the laughter, the heartbreak, and the determination. Because sometimes the most important part of a story happens before the first verse begins.

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THE HUNGER STARTED LONG BEFORE THE SUCCESS.

From Chicago's freezing winters to the relentless streets of Los Angeles, a young dreamer watched friends disappear into circumstances they couldn't escape.

His mother worked hard. School offered its own battles. Every day brought another lesson about survival.
But something inside him refused to surrender.

“Voices in the Void” reveals the beginnings behind “We Are Hungry.” Not simply hunger for food, but hunger for opportunity, change, recognition, and a better future.Before the world heard the ambition, there was a child determined to rise.

SOMETIMES THE BIGGEST BATTLE IS THE

ONE NOBODY CAN SEE.

Fear. Betrayal. Sleepless nights. Decisions that seem

impossible to escape.
A young man finds himself trapped between the person he's becoming and the person he desperately wants to be.

The bottle offers no answers. Anger provides no peace. And the weight of his choices becomes almost unbearable.
“Crossroads of the Mind” opens the emotional history behind “Confused and Stressing.”

At his lowest moment, a helping hand and a quiet prayer offer something he thought he'd lost: another chance.
His story isn't just about breaking down. It's about choosing a different direction.

FOUR FRIENDS. ONE DREAM. TOO MANY SECRETS.

They grew up believing nothing could separate them.
Fast cars, late nights, ambitious plans, and the feeling that

the entire city was theirs for the taking.

But underneath the celebration, jealousy was growing. Relationships became complicated. Whispers turned into accusations. And familiar faces began hiding unfamiliar intentions.

Twon and his circle were moving toward a tragedy none

of them fully understood.

“Bloodlines and Betrayals” takes listeners into the

events preceding “The Funeral.”
Before the tears and the caskets, there were four young men with futures they believed were still waiting for them.

SUCCESS DOESN'T ALWAYS CHANGE YOUR FRIENDS. SOMETIMES IT REVEALS THEM.

They shared childhood memories, struggles, and

dreams of making something better.
But as one man's name began rising, admiration slowly

turned into resentment.

Conversations stopped when he entered rooms. Compliments sounded different. Old friendships became difficult to recognize.
“Enemies in the Mirror” explores the hidden envy and broken trust behind “Them N-Word Hate U.”

It's a story about discovering that opposition doesn't always come from strangers.Sometimes the most painful betrayal comes from somebody who remembers exactly where you started.

BEFORE THE WORLD SAW THE STORM, THERE

WAS A CHILD LEARNING TO SURVIVE IT.

He grew up surrounded by sirens, disappearing friendships,

broken promises, and warnings to keep quiet.
Every disappointment left a mark. Every betrayal changed

the way he understood trust.

Then came a night that forced him to confront

everything he'd been carrying.

“Whispers Before the Fire” explores the transformation from a frightened young boy into someone determined

never to be powerless again.

It is the story of the quiet struggles behind a powerful reputation—and the danger of allowing pain to become your identity.

SHE WAS RUNNING TOWARD SOMETHING THE

WORLD HAD FAILED TO GIVE HER.

Once, she was a little girl who danced in the rain and believed home was the safest place in the world.
But behind familiar walls, painful secrets were growing.

Schoolyard smiles concealed loneliness. Requests for help went unanswered. Trust was broken when she needed protection most.
“Echoes of a Lost Childhood” reveals the emotional beginning behind “Running to You.”

This isn't simply a story about escaping pain. It's about a young survivor searching for safety, healing, and the freedom

to imagine a different life.
Every step forward becomes an act of courage.

YOU SEE HIM LAUGHING. YOU DON'T SEE

EVERYTHING IT TOOK TO GET THERE.

Behind the smile are childhood losses, family betrayals, dangerous crossroads, and nights when survival seemed uncertain.

He learned to hide his wounds behind confidence. He turned disappointment into determination and every setback into another reason to keep moving.

“Before the Laugh” reveals the experiences that

shaped the man heard in “I'm Laughing.”
The laughter means something different when you

understand what came before it.

Sometimes a smile isn't proof that life was easy. It's proof that the story didn't end where the pain began.

LOOK INTO HIS EYES BEFORE YOU DECIDE WHO HE IS.

The world sees a hardened young man and immediately

assumes it knows his story.
It doesn't see the childhood without security, the broken friendships, the poverty, or the fear of being unable to protect his family.

“Before the War” takes listeners into the life behind

“Look Into My Eyes.”
This is a story about a person caught between desperation and dignity, where fear has become part of everyday life.

Understanding his circumstances doesn't erase the danger of his choices. It reveals the humanity behind them—and asks what real peace would require.

HE WASN'T BORN WEARING A MASK.

At ten years old, he had already witnessed losses that would change his understanding of the world.

School offered a possible escape, but violence followed him into everyday life. At seventeen, another betrayal deepened his fear and anger.

Love became difficult to hold onto. Guilt followed him. Revenge began to look like an answer.
“Before the Mask” reveals the painful history leading toward “Real N Word.”

It examines the moment when a young man begins confusing protection with retaliation—and the terrible cost of allowing trauma to make his decisions.

A THOUSAND CONNECTIONS. BUT WAS ANY OF IT LOVE?

He had a black book full of names, a calendar full of encounters, and enough charm to keep the phone ringing.
Latoya, Bernadette, Christine, Nicole, Karen—and a revolving door of relationships, surprises, arguments, and late-night invitations.

From the outside, it looked like a life without limits.
But when the calls stopped and the doors closed,

something was missing.

“Behind the Door” reveals the lifestyle and emotional

contradictions behind “Just a Second.”

It's a playful, complicated look at a man who knows how to attract attention but hasn't figured out how to build a lasting connection.

ONE LOOK. ONE DANCE. ONE NIGHT THAT

CHANGED THE RHYTHM.

The bass was already shaking the room when he noticed her.
Her name was Mya. She moved through the club with effortless confidence, turning heads without appearing

to care who was watching.

A drink became a conversation. A conversation became a challenge. And a man who hadn't danced in years suddenly

found himself following her lead.

“First Glance” captures the irresistible first

encounter behind “Wiggle (Remix).”

Before the familiar rhythm, there was chemistry, curiosity, and one unforgettable invitation to the dance floor.

TWO FAMILIES. TWO ORDINARY JOURNEYS. ONE DEVASTATING NIGHT.

A young woman celebrates the end of finals, surrounded by friends and plans for the future.

Across town, a tired mother finishes work, picks up a few essentials, and heads toward children waiting eagerly for her return.

Neither knows that another person's decision

is about to change their lives.
“Almost Made It Home” reveals the heartbreaking

events leading into “You're Gone.”

Behind every tragic headline are people who were making plans, keeping promises, and

expecting to see tomorrow.

This story remembers those ordinary moments—and the lives that should have continued beyond them.

THE MOST DANGEROUS LIE IS THE ONE

TOLD BY SOMEBODY YOU TRUST.

Jermaine and Cutthroat grew up sharing dreams of escaping the neighborhood. But as money entered the picture, familiar relationships began to fracture.

A suspicious invitation became a deadly setup, leaving a surviving friend overwhelmed by grief, suspicion, and the temptation to retaliate.
In another story, a young man investigates his father's death, following letters, rumors, and conflicting accounts toward people who once stood inside his trusted circle.

“Setups and Silhouettes” leads into “Thinking About Tomorrow,” while “Bulletproof Lies” reveals the betrayal behind “Don't F with Dizazta.”
Two stories. Different losses. The same haunting question: what happens when the truth arrives after the damage is done?

THE MOST DANGEROUS LIE IS THE ONE TOLD BY SOMEBODY YOU TRUST.

Jermaine and Cutthroat grew up sharing dreams of escaping the neighborhood. But as money entered the picture, familiar relationships began to fracture.

A suspicious invitation became a deadly setup, leaving a surviving friend overwhelmed by grief, suspicion, and the temptation to retaliate.

In another story, a young man investigates his father's death, following letters, rumors, and conflicting accounts toward people who once stood inside his trusted circle.

“Setups and Silhouettes” leads into “Thinking About Tomorrow,” while “Bulletproof Lies” reveals the betrayal behind “Don't F with Dizazta.”

Two stories. Different losses. The same haunting question: what happens when the truth arrives after the damage is done?

VIOLENCE DOESN'T ALWAYS BEGIN WITH A GUNSHOT. SOMETIMES IT BEGINS WITH SILENCE.

A neighborhood loses teachers, resources, opportunities, and eventually its sense of security.

A missing child raises unanswered questions. A street preacher named June warns of approaching danger. A young girl named Mia disappears, leaving a community struggling with fear and grief.

Strange visions and unsettling signs turn the story into a haunting examination of neglect, responsibility, and the warnings people choose to ignore.

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“Before the First Shell Dropped” establishes the world behind “Random Acts of Violence.”

The final revelation is deeply unsettling: the narrator must confront his own part in the silence that allowed the danger to grow.

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