AGAINST MYSELF – Yamaahla
Funk • Neo-Soul • Slap Bass • Spirit vs Flesh
“Against Myself” by Yamaahla is a high-urgency funk and Neo-Soul record driven by 16th-note slap bass inspired by Mark King (Level 42), fusing classic funk precision with modern spiritual realism.
This song is an internal conversation between Spirit and Flesh—a raw, disciplined meditation on temptation, self-control, grace, and personal responsibility. Without quoting scripture directly, the song channels the tension of Romans 6–7, translating ancient truth into modern language shaped by algorithms, convenience culture, comfort addiction, and unconscious living.
The bass never rests—because the flesh never rests.
Built for listeners who love deep grooves, conscious lyrics, spoken word intros, call-and-response hooks, and live-band energy, this track challenges the idea that grace means permission. Instead, it frames grace as power, training, and mastery.
This is music for: • People fighting themselves quietly
• Believers tired of shallow motivation
• Listeners who miss real funk musicianship
• Anyone choosing discipline over dopamine
Key Themes:
Self-discipline • Spiritual warfare • Mind vs body • Conscious living • Overcoming temptation • Identity • Accountability • Growth through resistance
Musical Influences:
Mark King / Level 42 • Prince • 90s Neo-Soul • Conscious Funk • Gospel-infused R&B
If this record speaks to you, don’t just listen—sit with it. Comment what line hit you hardest. Share it with someone who’s in a fight they don’t talk about.
Discipline is louder than temptation.
Control is freedom.
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