Because I Trust You is a deeply personal collection of songs shaped by love, reflection, and the quiet confidence that comes from lived experience. These songs were written and arranged from a place of listening—where feeling matters more than volume, and truth lives in the space between the notes. That foundation is inspired by the spirit, musicianship, and passing of Mark Johnson—cousin, brother, best friend, bass player, and lifelong collaborator—whose feel, timing, and musical integrity continue to resonate through these tracks. His influence is not presented as memory, but as presence in each song.