By COLlive reporter
Ever since suddenly losing his mother, Mendel Minkowicz has been turning to music to help him “tune out.” 4 years later, he decided to use music to express what he feels.
“Being the oldest of my family, I took the loss very bad,” he says about the passing of Mrs. Rashi Minkowicz who founded Chabad of North Fulton in Georgia together with her husband Rabbi Hershy Minkowicz.
To ease his pain, Mendel Minkowicz says he began experimenting with music apps on his phone and practicing to play notes on the keyboard. “I was making cool beats and recently started using a program on my iMac called Logic,” he says.
He then started “randomly singing to a beat” he composed and thought of the idea of recording a song in a proper studio. The result is a new hip-hop song titled “Brighter” in which he talks about his grieving experience.
The debut song was a collaboration with EDM musician and producer Jesse Fallas and was released this week under Minkowicz’s artist name IIIXM.
“This song is in honor of my mother, of blessed memory,” he says. “I want to record more music and show the world that anyone can fulfill any dream with hard work and a lot of passion.”
AUDIO:
LYRICS:
I’ve been asking a lot of questions
Tryna find a reason for life for life
I’ve been searchin’ for the strength to make it to the day through the night through the night
Cause the day you left me
I was so weak
I could barely stand on my own two feet
I was too used to the view of the world from your shoulders
And now I know cause I told myself
Stop giving up
It’s gonna be a brighter day
When the sun rises
G-d will ease the pain
No need to wait
Just pray it will all be ok now
Just wait now
It’s your day now
Just wait now
You’ll be fine now
Cause everything will be alright alright alright
All these voices in my head now
Telling me it’s not too late
All these problems are dissolving
Ima gonna get out my own way
Ima live it up
Face the world standing on my two feet
You’ll be proud of me
Looking down at the man you made
Stop giving up
It’s gonna be a brighter day
When the sun rises
G-d will ease the pain
No need to wait
Just pray it will all be ok now
Just wait now
It’s your day now
Just wait now
You’ll be fine now
Cause everything will be alright alright alright
Very positive VhaykitsuvRANENU shoichnay ofar vhee bsocham.
I still grieve. I dont yet have my own song. I pray for Geulah.
Good for u!!
Mendel, you are just so talented, k”h.
Mendel, hold on. Hashem feels you, he’s there even in the darkest of times. I know what pain is like. We all do. Maybe not on your level, but there are some of us who know what it’s like. I admire your courage, your determination, your perseverance.
Thank you for the new perspective you have given me on life.
Thank you for making me realize the power that we- every single one of us has to turn to HASHEM for guidance, love, clarity.
You’re simply amazing.
Keep Shining
Wow. Amazing song. So much heart, truth and tears, yet so powerful and uplifting. You can hear your pain and your inner strength. I am sure your mother is immensely proud of you and so grateful that you have that inside of you. Im sure she is not at all surprised that you have that capacity to inspire others. This song is powerful because its real and raw and painful, but yet, you dig down deep and you find the strength to overcome one of the greatest challenges a child could ever face. It’s a triumph of the spirit, your… Read more »
Thank you. What a beautiful song. Amazing. Hope you will continue to compose. So much love.
you have a real talent you should come out with a cd
be strong. Your song is amazing. Moshiach is coming very soon.
such a beautiful song
may hashem give us all the strength to go on
many blessings to the minkowitz family
This was so so touching!!!! Just tears thinking how proud ur mother must be of u. How can i follow more of ur music 🎶?
Well done Mendel. Very powerful & sincere. And your voice is amazing! #KEEPSTRONG
Wow! No words! May you and all of those that lost their loved ones be reunited speedily!!!! Beautiful song!
mendel beautiful song and very emotional I’m sure your mother is very proud of you stay strong !
Your mother is so proud!
Your song is amazing! Keep them coming!
Mendel you’re voice, the lyrics the message – like it too much!
continued success and luck in every next song
Good song man,
You definitely have something here. Keep writing , keep making music . Lots of guys will benefit from it
wonderful keep it up
Thank you, brought me to tears
You’re onto great things and you’ve got what it takes to follow your dreams. Go for it, make her real proud.
And you’ll have to make new lyrics to sing in front of your mother! Moshiach now!
Really moved, I’m sure she’s smiling at you now 🙂
What does IIIXM stand for? In Roman numerals it’s 3,10,1000 but I don’t think that’s what you mean.
so amazing love it
Mendel you are somehow really at the top!
please make more music
you are a star
Very special!!!!! Thanks for sharing your painful
Expierence with ys
Make more music!!
This is very inspirational for all. Thank you for sharing your light
This brought me to tears, I lost my mom a few years back and this song literally just made my day. Gd bless you Mendel be strong keep fighting the good fight! Your definitely making your mom proud!
How special!!! Thanks COL for posting it
I just lost my Mother recently, thanks G-d she was older, but since I am in availus I can’t listen right now to music and can’t wait to be able to hear this song. Hashem will help you be strong. Choose life,love and living.
Hey Mendel Your so talented and this song will go viral! Lyrics – incredible! Your voice is strong sweet and penetrates the heart Keep strong ! Your mother, the rebbe and hashem are so closely watching you. You’ve got a most amazing father who loved you more than anything you can imagine – say thank you to God every second for what you have We can’t get over you Mendel and will look forward to reading about and hearing more songs from you. Stay Strong and when you have a second of dispair sing this song and know your mom… Read more »
Mendel, you will go far and get big! I can’t wait until a record label company snatches you up!
Mendel,
I thought I was listening to Post Malone there for a sec. Love the fact that you are self taught. You Have music in your blood. Can’t wait to hear more of you. I don’t think there’s any other Jewish music in this genre, so it’s yours for the taking. Keep up the great work. Much success!
Keep going Mendel your a real inspiration. we all love you and your work
Your voice and song gives strength to others. Hashem gave you a unique ability to uplift a person in need. That is you. You bring so much light and hope to those around you. Thank you. Keep writing and singing. A little light dispels much darkness and in the blink of an eye we will have only light. Thank you for being one of the lights. Chazak.
May u continue to have the strength to do more and may hashes bless you with success in all that u do !
Despite your pain and loss. Beautiful tribute to your mother. Keep striving and going m’chayil el Chayil.
Yehudis Leiter
Go for the album. It will be a best seller
BH. We found our own PM. Im glad! Thank you for your dedication to art in CH. Be blessed!
Dear Mendel, What a powerful song.
Thank you for sharing your feelings and hope to the world. I know many of us need more of this in their life!
May you have the courage to keep on making a Mentch out of yourself. G-d Bless you, Mendel.
you are very talented, and giving a powerful message to many who need it
this song has emotion and quality!
Such a special special song. You’re a warrior, you’re so strong. such a beautiful beautiful song and voice.
Keep it up.
Your is amazing
What a powerful child you are.
The song literally shifts the perspective of it’s listener.
Thanks
The only thing your mother wants
Besides Moshiach
Is that you should be okay, functioning and happy
Until then
Beautiful and touching song!
Keep strong! Keep it up!
Beautiful!!!
Love you Mendel.
Mendel, it will be bright – because you are choosing to make it bright! Kudos to you, and your support system!
strong
keep growing!
This is such a deep and heartfelt song!! Your a strong boy!!
I think about this family all the time. May Moshiach come speedily and reunite everyone with their loved ones!!!
And meaningful song
You have it! Everything will be alright now!
what a special son-
Brought me to tears. We need moshiach so the children can be with their special mother once again. So inspiring
be strong
This is such a brave way to cope. You will be okay, just wait and see your mother is looking down on you with a big smile on your face. She would want you to keep moving and keep growing and shining your light on the world.
Amazing song !!!!!!
So inspiring !!!
May you be reunited with your mother
immediately and may the brightest
light shine forever for you !!!!
Moshiach now !
Loved it!!! Very talented. Thanks
I want to play it for my students, can’t stop listening to it
So touching and this boy has some voice!!!
Keep it up!!!!
Amazing lyrics and great voice
Absolutely beautifully written and powerful, all so so nice
I like it
mendel
No matter how many years pass, your love for your mother grows stronger and stronger, and I know you miss her very much. My heart breaks for your loss and pain. May you only experience good and happy things, and May Hashem comfort you/!