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The Sounds Of The People: London-based spoken word poet AMD SPEAKS astounds yet again with ‘Black Holes II’

Posted on 14 May 2021

As he warmly encourages us to only transmit true love from our words and actions despite the dreadful fire burning all around us, AMD SPEAKS returns with his thoughtful new album called ‘Black Holes II‘.

Aaron Daniel aka AMD SPEAKS is a world class London, England-based spoken word artist. He carefully fuses that real storyteller vibe — that keeps your mind alive with that proper insight — despite what is going on in the world as we speak.

This is that rare piece of absolute brilliance, that is made with so much calm energy, as his relaxed tone of information forms a sheet of guidance, to cover up our eyes from the things which we don’t actually need.

There are all highlights here and ‘Grand Rising‘ (ft. Miss Yankey), ‘Sage‘, and ‘A Prayer’, are particular standouts on this superb nine track waterfall of emotions. His deep voice and truthful lyrics rises above all of the noisy conversation that ultimately, isn’t helping you at all.

This is that music release that strikes you hard in your beating heart, as you strive to be a better person and to not let fake gossip and garbage consumerism block your mind up, into the swampy gutter below.

‘Black Holes II‘ from London’s AMD SPEAKS, brings us that real word on life through his lens, as he perfectly encapsulates the vibe of the world, as he sees it right now. This is the type of album that is highly needed in this unconnected word that has malware flowing through everywhere like an infected water stream. The awaiting world needs more music like this to heal us all of those scars, that need some love and truth lathered all over.

Stream this top album on Spotify and check out his IG page for more news.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Dream About Me: Emerging Wisconsin singer Poet22 powers our hearts into a romantic flutter with her beautiful ‘Crush’ (feat. Shakko)

Posted on 11 May 2021

With her first much-anticipated full-length ten-track album ‘Chrysalis‘ on the way shortly, Poet22 teases us gently with her lead single that will have your mind in a romantic state called ‘Crush‘ (feat. Shakko).

Kala Lones aka Poet22, is a Appleton, Wisconsin-based indie RnB/soul singer-songwriter/poet. Since she was very young, Poet22 has always dreamed deeply and visualized calmly about being a successful singer, who tours the world and performs with such joy.

”It was important for me to be as honest and as vulnerable as possible with this project. I have been so blessed to work with other young Black independent artists like myself, who do what they love and love what they do.” – Poet22

She sings gloriously with such a stunning tone, each word seems so glowing and somehow effortless like she is performing right from the core of her beating heart. This is the cute story about that real feeling inside that you can’t easily explain but just know — as you don’t care if they feel the same at first — but of course wish that they returned the love.

‘Crush‘ from Wisconsin-based singer-songwriter and multi-talented creative Poet22, has our beating hearts in a game of intense twister, as we feel the interwoven love bow of goodness from this wonderful artist. She gives us a dazzling single that hits all the right spots deep into your preciously designed soul — as you feel all giddy and smile cheekily to yourself — thinking of that person in your life that you care about so much, as they make your heart beat so fast like no other human can.

Stream this soulful single on Spotify and see more visuals on her IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Teaching The World: Brice Dunbaar is electric on new single ‘BD WHO ARE YOU”

Posted on 3 May 2021

As the soulfully intriguing beat blows into the window to capture your attention, we are introduced to Brice Dunbaar who is on a mission to tell the world that they need to open their eyes a bit further to see the whole picture on ‘BD WHO ARE YOU‘.

Brice Dunbaar, also known as BD, Breez and Maître des Fanfares is a Cameroonian-born, Toronto-based hip-hop artist, poet, drummer, songwriter and successful banker, who is bilingual and raps in both French and English in his spellbinding songs.

”Inspired by reggae, hip-hop, psychedelic & traditional Cameroonian music, I was first introduced to music in my home country Cameroon.” – Brice Dunbaar

He sings and raps with such meaning on this personal message as he has met way too many people that haven’t bothered to look at the world map — as they stay wrapped into their own world and are so tied in — they can’t get out. This is the story about his frustration with this and how he wants to help teach others this elementary lesson.

‘BD Who You Are You‘ from the multi-talented Cameroonian/Canadian musician Brice Dunbaar, is a story for the world to learn African better and to open your mind. His sound seems to transcend the mood and helps you unwind from all the stresses around.

After being away from music so long to solidify his career, it feels like we are witnessing a man who is going to take this as far as it can go, his passion and talent is highly visible here.

Stream this song on Spotify and see more on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Make moves: Kavi (feat. Billy Conahan) inspires us to take action on the outstanding hip-hop single ‘Verb’

Posted on 26 March 2021

Taken off the quality four-track EP ‘Word!’, Kavi (feat. Billy Conahan) brings the positive vibrations to educate the despondent on ‘Verb‘.

Kevin Varghese aka Kavi is an experimental hip-hop poet from bustling New York City, who carefully constructs that insightful soundscape which attracts deeper minds to the issues that really matter. He inspires us to look further, to always be evolving and never sitting down on those same stale ideas for too long.

His substantially efficient rap style flows like a delightful stream on a summer’s day, each verse is entrenched with soulful powers and conscious purpose, as he blends in the thoughts of a wise healer, who sees where the water needs to go in order for it to be used correctly.

You feel so captivated while listening to this intellectual emcee, his sentence structure has true meaning and your anxious soul has an illuminated essence that fills your heart with positive vibrations, that only serves to put your mind in the right frame to put words into enterprise ideas, that helps you win at life.

‘Verb‘ (feat. Billy Conahan) from the criminally underrated Kavi, is a thoughtfully smart track that has you thinking about believing in yourself more so you reach your can-I-do-this goals. Making moves and putting ideas into action is the message here, which is highly welcome in this copy and paste kind of mainstream world, that needs fresh voices to inspire the kids of tomorrow.

Hear this consciously enlightening track on Spotify and see more on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Keeping that positive mindset: Denim Dan shows us that through darkness ‘Life Has Just Begun’

Posted on 5 January 2021

Taken off the recent twelve-track full album release ‘No Guarantee‘, ‘Life Has Just Begun‘ from US singer-songwriter Denim Dan is the latest gritty song from the prolific musician with a real message for us all.

With an electric start that powers in with some hot bass-lines that will cause you some sunburn if you don’t turn it up loud enough, we are soon treated to a poet on a mission to spread his own brand of positive energy.

His vibrant tone shows us that we need to jump into the pool of life and not think twice as this is the only way to stay sane in this crazy world. We have all been stuck into thinking way too far ahead, not living into the moment and this is what 2020 taught us. Starting fresh is the mindset to use and not to let anything else drag you down.

His voice is a true guiding light through the darkness and Denim Dan brings us a can full of thought-snacks via ‘Life Has Just Begun‘. He is a man who is choosing to stay positive about horrible times and for this, we all need to take a deep breath and listen to his truthful message.

Stream his new song here on Spotify.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

‘Ghost Town’ from MikePowerNYC is a real story about the world and the damage caused by humans

Posted on 13 October 2020

New single ‘Ghost Town‘ from MikePowerNYC is a real story about the world and the damage caused by humans and terrible decisions.

New York City-based Mike had to play some slide guitar because has unfortunately ripped open his finger, running it up the neck. Adversity sometimes leads to opportunity due to the ghostly sound of the slide with harmonics interwoven. Sometimes things go wrong but that is actually leading you into the right path. This is a great story about how a song was made and this insight is brilliant.

MikePowerNYC sings with such passion and grit, he is a fine singer with real stories on ‘Ghost Town‘. The world is in a strange place and it’s a scary place. This is a man who performs for the art, he loves music and this is his message to the rest of the globe. He is honest and for that, we need to listen. This is a rare indie real gem of music, sounds that show a growing frustration to the world. This is a wise poet who sings with meaning.

Click here for the Soundcloud link.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Baltimore Hip Hop artist Akilah Divine is simply fantastic on Hip Hop statement ‘Tribe’

Posted on 16 August 2020

Fast-rising Baltimore Hip Hop artist/poet Akilah Divine is back with a heart-felt and real message with the visuals for ‘Tribe‘.

Akilah Divine is a singer, rapper, spoken word artist, actress and model. Not to mention, she is a proud college graduate working consistently to fulfill her purpose in life. Akilah aims for her music to be an experience that resonates with all people and to give them something they can connect with and feel.

At the age of five, Akilah developed a love for music and would pretend that every household object was a microphone. From the sandbox to responsibility and adulthood she always found her way to the stage where her voice and presence became the key to people’s hearts.

‘Tribe‘ is about standing up for what is right. Right now there is so much wrong in the world and this is an artist who is doing what she feels is right. Too many people are dying and there comes a time when enough is enough. The Black Lives Movement is one of the most important causes of our lives. Akilah Divine is on the front-lines and doing what musicians have done before her. Show the world what is really going on.

Stream here on YouTube.

Click here for the Facebook page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen