If there’s one thing METAPHYSICAL knows how to do, it’s reinvention. After a lifetime defined by hard-fought comebacks, the California-raised hip-hop artist, entrepreneur, and Army veteran is turning up the heat on two fronts: an electrifying new single, “34th Floor,” and a bold entry into the beverage world with H I G H Ice Tea. Together, these projects reveal a creator in full control of his art—and his future.
Longtime listeners and new fans alike will hear evolution in every beat of “34th Floor.” The track is more than a gritty, soulful blend of hip-hop and storytelling—it’s an anthem of METAPHYSICAL’s commitment to transformation. “This song is about rising above, no matter how far you’ve fallen,” METAPHYSICAL says, speaking from his Hollywood home base. For an artist who’s weathered drug addiction, homelessness, and a near-fatal coma from a 1994 car accident, authenticity isn’t just a buzzword—it’s essential.
But METAPHYSICAL’s music is no longer just about reliving pain. Now, it’s about building bridges and using his experience as a source of hope and energy. “I’m here to uplift anyone going through trauma, especially those living with epilepsy like me.” Having tamed his medical challenges through faith, self-acceptance, and treatment, he’s channeling that clarity into both his lyrics and his brand-new business ventures.
Never content to stay in just one lane, METAPHYSICAL has poured the same creativity that fuels his songwriting into launching H I G H Ice Tea. Already stocked at Kroger, the beverage is quickly generating buzz with its unforgettable flavor and quirky instructions (“Just shake before you serve”). For METAPHYSICAL, the product is more than a drink—it embodies the spirit of his journey. “I hope to be on stage soon with a bottle in hand, tossing them to the crowd,” he laughs. H I G H Ice Tea is proof that he’s turning pain into power—and fun.
At the heart of METAPHYSICAL’s hustle is a vision for creative ownership and community uplift. As the force behind Fred Sanford Music Publishing Group, he’s working to support other indie artists, blending his old-school soul influences with modern business instincts. This new chapter isn’t just about recovery or survival; it’s about showing his audience—and himself—what thriving really looks like.
With “34th Floor,” H I G H Ice Tea, and a stack of handwritten lyrics ready to take him even further, METAPHYSICAL is poised not just for a comeback, but a breakthrough. The loss of his sister, years spent battling the system, and even a harrowing 2021 encounter with police have only enriched his determination.
“I pray for everyone in my generation. We’re all alive right now—that’s a blessing in itself,” METAPHYSICAL says. Instead of resting on his story of survival, he’s building a movement rooted in hope, flavor, and authentic self-expression.
Check out METAPHYSICAL’s latest single, “34th Floor,” and grab a bottle of H I G H Ice Tea—because when this artist is center stage, the only thing he’s pouring out is inspiration.