Dear, Me

Dear, Me is the fourth studio album by CusaX. It was released on September 8th, 2023 under Yeo Records. It was supported by one single, Sundown. It features only one guest appearance from ChampyG.
== Background ==
=== Music and inspiration ===
As with Murder Scene, the self-titled outro track on Talking To The Dark inspired the sound for the record that followed. CusaX wanted to expand his musical endeavors beyond rap and as such, Dear, Me has a very consistent blend of pop, R&B and trap, with some alternative forms of hip-hop in the mix. The album wears it's influences on it's sleeve, with clear inspiration from the likes of Kanye West, Ariana Grande, Post Malone and others. Dear, Me's self-titled track is the first song by CusaX that is entirely singing.
=== Lyrics ===
Dear, Me serves as an album of self-analysis and introspection, indictive by it's title. The lyrics in also delve into the CusaX's personal growth and the trials of the music industry. A recurring theme in the album is the struggle for recognition and success in the music industry. CusaX candidly addresses the challenges artists face, including the pressure to create chart-topping hits and the fear of not realizing one's dreams. Self-identity and self-discovery are also prevalent themes. CusaX reflects on his past, acknowledging his mistakes and outlining his aspirations for the future. In the track "Dear, Me," he ponders, "I've seen the lows, I've lived the highs, But never found the ways to take the heat in strides, Lord knows, I can only go so far, But who knows when I'm sayin' I'm my own God?" These lyrics exemplify the introspective the nature of the album, where CusaX grapples with his sense of self.
== Cover ==
The cover art was created by Embis and CusaX. The concept of the cover was to symbolize the transition to the new era, with the blue color representing Talking To The Dark and the magenta color representing Dear, Me. This was the case because the album still shares some very strong sonic similarities to Talking To The Dark, and the blue color tinting the surrounding environment was intended to indicate that elements of the era are still very much alive within Dear, Me. The sky, however, was magenta, representing the "upward" rise of the music's quality and the expansion stylistically the Dear, Me era will offer. Earlier versions of the cover were posted by Embis on his Instagram account during the promo rollout: 
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