A Mystic Formerly Known as Morgan O. Smith

Artist: The Gnostics

TRACK & PRODUCTION CREDITS

Written by: Mista Mo of The Gnostics / Morgan O. Smith

Produced and Remixed by: Mista Mo of The Gnostics / Morgan O. Smith

Music Arrangement: Mista Mo of The Gnostics

Drum and Sampling Programming: Mista Mo of The Gnostics

Concept: Morgan O. Smith

ALBUM & PROJECT CONTRIBUTORS

Executive Producers:

Morgan O. Smith

Benita Amaris Wright — Amethyst “Misko’o Miigizi” Amaris

Keda Edwards Pierre

Morgan T. Smith

Darnel Smith

Creative Consultant: Kayla Smith

Artwork: Thilaksion Kumariah

Original Keyboards: Kevin John

Additional Keyboards: Mista Mo of The Gnostics

Pre-Production Engineering: Kevin John and Morgan O. Smith

Pre-Production Recording Location: Blackburd Studios

Associated Organizations:

Bodhi Mental Care & Wellness

KeMor Centre

Fifth House of Creativity Inc.

Yinnergy Technologies

All songs written by Morgan O. Smith.

Produced and remixed by Mista Mo of The Gnostics (Morgan O. Smith).

https://thegnostics.bandcamp.com/

MUSIC

Artist / Performer: The Gnostics

Album: Release The Grip — Volume 1

Released: 2026

Written by: Morgan O. Smith

Produced & Arranged by: Mista Mo

Original Concept & Philosophical Narrative: Morgan O. Smith

MUSIC VIDEO

Directed by: Morgan O. Smith

Concept & Creative Direction: Morgan O. Smith

Executive Producer: Morgan O. Smith

Visual Assets: Release The Grip — Volume 1

PRODUCTION · CREATIVE · SONIC ARCHITECTURE

Bodhi Mental Care & Wellness

KeMor Centre

Fifth House of Creativity Inc.

Yinnergy Technologies®

LISTEN / DOWNLOAD

https://thegnostics.bandcamp.com/

© 2026 Morgan O. Smith. All Rights Reserved.

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Artist: The Gnostics

Song: “Total Divinity”

Album: Release The Grip — Volume 1

SONG & PRODUCTION CREDITS

Written by: Morgan O. Smith — Mista Mo of The Gnostics

Concept: Morgan O. Smith

Producer and Music Arrangement: Mista Mo of The Gnostics

Drum and Sampling Programming: Mista Mo of The Gnostics

Produced and Remixed by: Mista Mo of The Gnostics — Morgan O. Smith

Recording Location: Yinnergy Technologies

KEYBOARDS & ENGINEERING

Original Keyboards: Kevin John

Additional Keyboards: Mista Mo of The Gnostics

Pre-Production Engineering: Kevin John and Morgan O. Smith

Pre-Production Recording Location: Blackburd Studios

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS

Morgan O. Smith

Benita Amaris Wright — Amethyst “Misko’o Miigizi” Amaris

Keda Edwards Pierre

Morgan T. Smith

Darnel Smith

CREATIVE CREDITS

Creative Consultant: Kayla Smith

Album Artwork: Thilaksion Kumariah

The project was inspired by the writings on meditation and nonduality at morganosmith.blog.

MUSIC-VIDEO CREDITS

Music-Video Concept and Creative Direction: Morgan O. Smith

Original Music and Philosophical Narrative: Morgan O. Smith

Generative Visual Direction: Developed from Morgan O. Smith’s “Total Divinity” production brief

Original Album Artwork and Booklet Graphics: Thilaksion Kumariah

Featured organizational marks:

Fifth House of Creativity Inc.

Official Website and Music:

(https://thegnostics.bandcamp.com/)

RIGHTS

All songs written by Morgan O. Smith.

Produced and remixed by Mista Mo of The Gnostics — Morgan O. Smith.

No part of this recording, video or associated publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted without prior written permission from the copyright holder.

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Bodhi Mental Care & Wellness is contributing Mindfulness Sonic Entrainment embedded directly within hip-hop music to support focus, relaxation, emotional regulation, and self-awareness.

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