The power of music is undeniable, as it has the ability to evoke deep emotions and transport us to different times and places. Within the realm of music, there are songs that can be described as both a gift and a curse. These songs possess a duality that can bring immense joy and pleasure, but also pain and sorrow. On one hand, these songs can be seen as a gift. They have the power to uplift and inspire us, to make us feel alive and connected to something greater. These are the songs that play during our happiest moments, the ones that become the soundtrack to our lives.

Tink a gift and a curse songs

About:
You never have to guess what Tink's thinking. The Chicago-born songstress and rapper says it all in her music. She spits, speaks, and sings straight from the heart without filter or apology. At the same time, she breaks boundaries, dropping off bars with uncontainable charisma and belting out hooks with show-stopping range. She can be romantic in one crescendo before getting raw in a bout of wild wordplay. This versatility consistently affirms her as a force in her own lane. Following her 2011 debut mixtape Winter's Diary, she dropped projects at a prolific pace, including Alter Ego, Blunts & Ballads, and Boss Up. 2014 saw Winter's Diary 2: Forever Yours arrive to widespread critical acclaim, landing on year-end R&B album lists from Billboard and Rolling Stone. It also yielded "Treat Me Like Somebody," which gathered 64 million Spotify streams and counting. A year later, XXL touted her among its coveted "Freshman Class." Following a stint in the major label system, she embraced independence again with Winter's Diary 4 [2016], Voicemails [2019], Hopeless Romantic [2020], and A Gift And A Curse [2020]. She collaborated with everyone from Sleigh Bells and Pentatonix to Future, G Herbo, 6lack, and K Camp. During 2021, she served up Heat of the Moment powered by "Rebel" [feat. Jeremih] and "Might Let You" [feat. Davido]. After raking in streams in the hundreds of millions and earning acclaim from Pitchfork, The FADER, HYPEBEAST, and more, she opens up like never before on her 2022 album, Pillow Talk.

Key Marketing/Selling:
- Tink exclaims these songs as her realist yet, "Many of these songs were written solely by me, I'm still pushing my pen. Hitmaka and I put a lot into this." Playing with the name, this album indeed feels like you are, " laying in your bed talking to your guy or girl. It's a very sexy, soft mood." says Tink.
- Her most honest and vulnerable album to date.
- First single from the album, "Cater", featuring 2 Chainz a #1 Most Added at Urban Radio and currently charting Top 40.
- Official video for "Cater" has accumulated over 2.1M views.
- "Cater" is well past 1.6M track streams on Spotify.
- Added to Spotify's "Channel-X" (1.7M likes) & "Fresh R&B" playlists.
- Spotify Stats: 1.9M monthly listeners & 765K followers.
- Included in XXL's Freshmen Class of 2015 feature.
- 3rd full-length album release (16 tracks!)
- Solid streaming activity on previous albums, "Hopeless Romantic" (51M+ Spotify track streams) and "Heat of the Moment" (19M+ Spotify tracks streams).

Tracklist:
1. Track 1
2. Track 2
3. Track 3
4. Goofy
5. Cater (Feat. 2 Chainz)
6. Track 6
7. Track 7
8. Track 8
9. Track 9
10. Track 10
11. Track 11
12. Track 12
13. Track 13
14. Track 14
15. Track 15
16. Track 16
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More records from Tink

Tink

Thanks 4 Nothing

LP - Single LP; Berry Tie Dye
You never have to guess what Tink's thinking. The Chicago-born songstress and rapper says it all in her music. She spits, speaks, and sings straight from the heart without filter or apology. At the same time, she breaks boundaries, dropping off bars with uncontainable charisma and belting out hooks with show-stopping range. She can be romantic in one crescendo before getting raw in a bout of wild wordplay. This versatility consistently affirms her as a force in her own lane. Following her 2011 debut mixtape, "Winter's Diary," she dropped projects at a prolific pace, including "Alter Ego," 'Blunts & Ballads," and "Boss Up." 2014 saw "Winter's Diary 2: Forever Yours" arrive to widespread critical acclaim, landing on year-end R&B album lists from Billboard and Rolling Stone. It also yielded "Treat Me Like Somebody," which gathered 64 million Spotify streams and counting. A year later, XXL touted her among its coveted "Freshman Class." Following a stint in the major label system, she embraced independence again with "Winter's Diary 4" [2016], "Voicemails" [2019], "Hopeless Romantic" [2020], "A Gift And A Curse" [2020], and "Pillow Talk" (2023).

Key Selling/Marketing:
? First single from this album, "Toxic," was strongly supported by Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music, Pandora, YouTube, Tidal, SoundCloud, & Audiomack.
? "Toxic" landed playlist features at Spotify, Amazon, YouTube, and Audiomack.
? Press support from V, LA Times, amongst other notable outlets.
? Follow-up to 2022's "Pillow Talk" album which included the radio smash, "Cater" (feat. 2 Chainz) as well as other favorites, "Goofy," "Switch," & "Mine," & "Opposite."
? "Thanks 4 Nothing" features guest appearances by Ty Dolla $ign & Yung Bleu.
? Spotify Stats: 849.6K followers & 1.96M monthly listeners.
? XXL magazine's "Freshman Class of 2015" feature artist.
? Tink has released 8 mixtapes, 2 EP's, and 3, now 4, albums.
? Two of her singles from previous releases have been certified RIAA gold - "Cut It Out" & "Bottom Bitch."

Tracklist:
1. Thanks 4 Nothing (Intro)
2. Fake Love
3. Toxic
4. Save Your Soul
5. Someone On You
6. I'm The Catch
7. Let Down My Guard (Feat. Ty Dolla $ign)
8. Trust Issues
9. Stingy
10. Gangsta's Paradise
11. Streets Ain't For Me
12. Tongue Tied
13. Ain't Gonna Leave
14. New Nigga
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Tink

Thanks 4 Nothing

You never have to guess what Tink's thinking. The Chicago-born songstress and rapper says it all in her music. She spits, speaks, and sings straight from the heart without filter or apology. At the same time, she breaks boundaries, dropping off bars with uncontainable charisma and belting out hooks with show-stopping range. She can be romantic in one crescendo before getting raw in a bout of wild wordplay. This versatility consistently affirms her as a force in her own lane. Following her 2011 debut mixtape, "Winter's Diary," she dropped projects at a prolific pace, including "Alter Ego," 'Blunts & Ballads," and "Boss Up." 2014 saw "Winter's Diary 2: Forever Yours" arrive to widespread critical acclaim, landing on year-end R&B album lists from Billboard and Rolling Stone. It also yielded "Treat Me Like Somebody," which gathered 64 million Spotify streams and counting. A year later, XXL touted her among its coveted "Freshman Class." Following a stint in the major label system, she embraced independence again with "Winter's Diary 4" [2016], "Voicemails" [2019], "Hopeless Romantic" [2020], "A Gift And A Curse" [2020], and "Pillow Talk" (2023).

Key Selling/Marketing:
? First single from this album, "Toxic," was strongly supported by Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music, Pandora, YouTube, Tidal, SoundCloud, & Audiomack.
? "Toxic" landed playlist features at Spotify, Amazon, YouTube, and Audiomack.
? Press support from V, LA Times, amongst other notable outlets.
? Follow-up to 2022's "Pillow Talk" album which included the radio smash, "Cater" (feat. 2 Chainz) as well as other favorites, "Goofy," "Switch," & "Mine," & "Opposite."
? "Thanks 4 Nothing" features guest appearances by Ty Dolla $ign & Yung Bleu.
? Spotify Stats: 849.6K followers & 1.96M monthly listeners.
? XXL magazine's "Freshman Class of 2015" feature artist.
? Tink has released 8 mixtapes, 2 EP's, and 3, now 4, albums.
? Two of her singles from previous releases have been certified RIAA gold - "Cut It Out" & "Bottom Bitch."

Tracklist:
1. Thanks 4 Nothing (Intro)
2. Fake Love
3. Toxic
4. Save Your Soul
5. Someone On You
6. I'm The Catch
7. Let Down My Guard (Feat. Ty Dolla $ign)
8. Trust Issues
9. Stingy
10. Gangsta's Paradise
11. Streets Ain't For Me
12. Tongue Tied
13. Ain't Gonna Leave
14. New Nigga
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Tink

Pillow Talk

Purple & White Galaxy

About:
You never have to guess what Tink's thinking. The Chicago-born songstress and rapper says it all in her music. She spits, speaks, and sings straight from the heart without filter or apology. At the same time, she breaks boundaries, dropping off bars with uncontainable charisma and belting out hooks with show-stopping range. She can be romantic in one crescendo before getting raw in a bout of wild wordplay. This versatility consistently affirms her as a force in her own lane. Following her 2011 debut mixtape Winter's Diary, she dropped projects at a prolific pace, including Alter Ego, Blunts & Ballads, and Boss Up. 2014 saw Winter's Diary 2: Forever Yours arrive to widespread critical acclaim, landing on year-end R&B album lists from Billboard and Rolling Stone. It also yielded "Treat Me Like Somebody," which gathered 64 million Spotify streams and counting. A year later, XXL touted her among its coveted "Freshman Class." Following a stint in the major label system, she embraced independence again with Winter's Diary 4 [2016], Voicemails [2019], Hopeless Romantic [2020], and A Gift And A Curse [2020]. She collaborated with everyone from Sleigh Bells and Pentatonix to Future, G Herbo, 6lack, and K Camp. During 2021, she served up Heat of the Moment powered by "Rebel" [feat. Jeremih] and "Might Let You" [feat. Davido]. After raking in streams in the hundreds of millions and earning acclaim from Pitchfork, The FADER, HYPEBEAST, and more, she opens up like never before on her 2022 album, Pillow Talk.

Key Marketing/Selling:
- Tink exclaims these songs as her realist yet, "Many of these songs were written solely by me, I'm still pushing my pen. Hitmaka and I put a lot into this." Playing with the name, this album indeed feels like you are, " laying in your bed talking to your guy or girl. It's a very sexy, soft mood." says Tink.
- Her most honest and vulnerable album to date.
- First single from the album, "Cater", featuring 2 Chainz a #1 Most Added at Urban Radio and currently charting Top 40.
- Official video for "Cater" has accumulated over 2.4M views.
- "Cater" is well past 2.55M track streams on Spotify.
- Added to Spotify's "Channel-X" (1.7M likes) & "Fresh R&B" playlists.
- Spotify Stats: 2.36M monthly listeners & 791K followers.
- Included in XXL's Freshmen Class of 2015 feature.
- 3rd full-length album release (16 tracks!)
- Solid streaming activity on previous albums, "Hopeless Romantic" (51M+ Spotify track streams) and "Heat of the Moment" (19M+ Spotify tracks streams).
- LP pressed on Purple & White Galaxy vinyl.
- CD also available on OCT 14, 2022 (ERE851 - 194690899621).

Tracklist:
A1/1. Goin Bad
A2/2. Switch
A3/3. Opposite
A4/4. Goofy
B1/5. Cater (Feat. 2 Chainz)
B2/6. Throwback
B3/7. Mine (Feat. Muni Long)
B4/8. 25 Reasons Interlude
C1/9. Cum See Me
C2/10. Oooh Triflin (Feat. Fabolous)
C3/11. Balance
C4/12. Drunk Text'n (Feat. Layton Greene)
D1/13. News (Feat. Russ)
D2/14. Ghetto Luv (Feat. G Herbo)
D3/15. Cum'n 2
D4/16. I Choose Me
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Lessons Lyrics

You thought I would break
You thought I would never fall in love again
You thought I would drown when you showed the real
Losin′ you just made me go and find myself
Thank you for the lessons that you taught me

You thought I'd be broken, switched lane when you crossed him
Thinkin′ I'm somewhere deep in my emotions
But I'm here focused
You thing you bring me to my lowest
You thought I would need you (Need you, need you, need you)
Thought I′d be back lookin′ for closure
So glad it's over

Thank you for the lessons that you taught me
Your loss but I sincerely will not forget
Will not forget

You thought I would cry
I didn′t what garden grew right in front my eyes
(Ayy, ayy, ah, ah)
You thought I'd stuck with back on the wall
Ten toes down, yeah I still stood strong
Thank you for the lessons that you taught me

You thought I′d be broken, switched lane when you crossed him
Thinkin' I′m somewhere deep in my emotions
But I'm here focused
You thing you bring me to my lowest
You thought I would need you (Need you, need you, need you)
Thought I'd be back lookin′ for closure
So glad it′s over

Thank you for the lessons that you taught me
Thank you
The lessons that you taught me
For everything you put me through (Ayy, ayy, ah, ah)

'Cause without the rain
I′d never see the sun again
(Your loss but I sincerely will not forget)
So thank you (Will not forget)
Thank you

Writer(s): Tink
Lyrics powered by www.musixmatch.com

These are the songs that play during our happiest moments, the ones that become the soundtrack to our lives. They have the ability to bring back memories and transport us back to specific moments in time. They can make us feel understood, as if the artist is speaking directly to us.

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These songs are a gift because they can bring immense joy and serve as a source of comfort and solace. On the other hand, these songs can also be seen as a curse. They have the power to remind us of painful experiences, heartbreak, and loss. They can evoke emotions that we would rather forget, bringing back memories that we have worked hard to bury. These songs can be triggers for anxiety and sadness, serving as a constant reminder of past traumas. They can create a sense of longing and make us yearn for something or someone that is no longer there. These songs are a curse because they can bring immense pain and serve as a source of sadness and despair. However, it is important to remember that the power of these songs lies within ourselves. While they may evoke strong emotions, it is ultimately up to us to decide how we react to them. We have the power to turn the curse into a gift, to find solace and meaning in the pain and sadness that these songs may bring. We can choose to use these songs as a source of healing and growth, allowing them to remind us of our strength and resilience. In conclusion, songs that can be described as both a gift and a curse possess a duality that can evoke both joy and pain. They have the power to uplift and inspire us, but also remind us of our deepest sorrows. Ultimately, it is up to us to decide how we react to these songs and to find meaning and growth in their presence..

Reviews for "Exploring the Duality of Tink's Gift and Curse Songs"

1. Jenny - 2/5 - I was really disappointed with Tink's "A Gift and a Curse Songs". I was a big fan of her previous work, but this album just didn't live up to my expectations. The songs felt repetitive and lacked the depth and emotion that I had come to expect from Tink. It felt like she was trying to mimic other popular artists instead of staying true to her own unique sound. Overall, I found the album to be forgettable and it didn't leave a lasting impression on me.

2. Mark - 1/5 - I can't believe I wasted my money on Tink's "A Gift and a Curse Songs". The album was a complete disappointment from start to finish. The production was lackluster and the lyrics were uninspired. It felt like Tink was just going through the motions and didn't put any effort into creating meaningful music. I was hoping for something fresh and innovative, but instead, I got a generic album that could easily be mistaken for any other mainstream release. Save your money and skip this one.

3. Emily - 2/5 - Tink's "A Gift and a Curse Songs" was a letdown for me. I was excited to hear new music from her, but the album fell flat. The songs lacked cohesion and there was no clear direction or theme. Additionally, some of the tracks felt amateurish and poorly produced. It's a shame because I know Tink is capable of creating incredible music, but this album missed the mark. I hope her next release will be more thoughtfully curated and showcase her true talent.

4. Michael - 2/5 - I wasn't impressed with Tink's latest album, "A Gift and a Curse Songs". The songs all blended together and I found myself getting bored halfway through. It lacked the variety and creativity that I expected from Tink. The lyrics were generic and the production felt uninspired. Overall, it seemed like a rushed release that didn't live up to the potential of the artist. I hope Tink takes the time to really craft her next album and deliver something more memorable.

The Emotional Rollercoaster of Tink's Gift and Curse Songs