Spoken Word Archives

Dutch Criminal Record drop uplifting and versatile EP "It’s Gonna Be Okay"

Portsmouth trio Dutch Criminal Record, drop their uplifting EP It’s Gonna Be Okay, offering an energetic collection of tracks built on delicate combination of guitars and synths underpinned by booming…

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Multi-faceted artist Davina Oriakhi delivers healing track “Pray For Me" [Video]

British-Nigerian soul fusion musician, poet and performer Davina Oriakhi drops emotive track “Pray For Me,” in a healing embrace of pain. With a seamless blend of jazz, R&B, the soundscape is…

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Adrian Younge delivers astounding treatise on race in America with 'The American Negro' [Interview]

As another February comes to a close along with another Black History Month, many folks will likely return to their regular media and educational intake, having checked the box of…

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Poeticlee shows us the 'Crossroads: From Hell to Heaven'

Poeticlee's latest EP Crossroads: From Hell to Heaven is a project that intriguingly incorporates Afro futuristic sounds that are able to transform us from one mental state to another. …

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NickyChulo and Radamiz show us what it's like to live in "2020 America"

Talented creative, graphic designer, and art director NickyChulo and lyrically gifted New York rapper Radamiz come together to release a deeply impactful and moving visual titled "2020 America." …

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Philly poet Christinna O releases new single "Braided"

Hailing from Philadelphia, singer and spoken word poet Christinna O has released another single titled "Braided." As a queer Black woman, Christinna provides a unique, thought-provoking perspective in her music. The…

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Haviah Mighty examines the systematic roots of racism on "Thirteen"

Toronto’s Haviah Mighty turns the pages back in history to dig deep into the roots of oppression in her new video for “Thirteen”. Animated by Theo Kapodistrias, "Thirteen" reminds us…

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Limerick rapper Willzee teams up with delsuh on the powerful "Dear Friend II"

Willzee returns to the mic with the brand new track "Dear Friend II". With the support of Welcome to the New World label mate delush, he delivers one of the most powerful and resounding…

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Christinna O shares uplifting new single "SHINE"

Rapper, singer, and poet Christinna O is back with her new anthemic single "SHINE," her first track since the brief but impressive EP from this summer Girl in Passing. A dynamic celebration…

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Kate Tempest pens loving tribute with "Firesmoke"

Nobody can craft a love song quite like Kate Tempest. The British spoken word artist, rapper, poet, novelist, and playwright who has garnered international acclaim for her skills as a…

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Thurz honours his loved ones on “Long Live”

.The underground Inglewood rapper, Thurz, has returned from his hiatus. Despite not releasing a project in nearly two years, Thurz is dropping gems. His latest album may well be his…

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Mike Charuk meshes urban jazz with moody synths in debut album ‘Visions’

It’s not every day you come across a truly production-driven album, but when you do, its sonic prisms have a polyrhythmic richness powered by sheer passion. Visions is the seed…

Spoken Word

Dutch Criminal Record drop uplifting and versatile EP "It’s Gonna Be Okay"

Multi-faceted artist Davina Oriakhi delivers healing track “Pray For Me" [Video]

Poeticlee shows us the 'Crossroads: From Hell to Heaven'

NickyChulo and Radamiz show us what it's like to live in "2020 America"

Philly poet Christinna O releases new single "Braided"

Haviah Mighty examines the systematic roots of racism on "Thirteen"

Limerick rapper Willzee teams up with delsuh on the powerful "Dear Friend II"

Christinna O shares uplifting new single "SHINE"

Kate Tempest pens loving tribute with "Firesmoke"

Thurz honours his loved ones on “Long Live”

Mike Charuk meshes urban jazz with moody synths in debut album ‘Visions’

Louisville's The Homies share refreshing visual for "Shake"

Isabel Pless shares heartfelt single "Twenty-Two"

Carmen Jane deals with grief in "How To Breathe" [Video]

Corey St.Rose connects with Flipp Dinero for new "MMM" remix

MisterWives takes us on a cathartic journey in "Easy" [Video]

Red Bull Announces Return Of Culture Clash

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Coachella '22 Day Parties & After Parties Guide

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