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Mr Milise: Romance, Anxiety and Serious Youth Violence
After 15 years in the music industry as an MC, Mr Milise knows exactly how to command a microphone and write hard hitting lyrics. His musical know-how and high end production seamlessly intertwines itself with his poignant lyricism. The first piece he put out as a spoken word artist less than 2 years ago was entitled Knife Sentence. The video went viral - attracting the attention of BBC News and Britain's Got Talent. The piece deals with the issues surrounding serious youth violence in the UK and lead him to begin a career as a professional youth mentor as he set up the charity Knife Crime Victim Support. The three pieces we get to hear are 'Flowers Through Concrete', 'When The Hashtag's Gone' and the incredible 'Knife Sentence'. Head to IGTV and Youtube to catch his live performance of Knife Sentence and to follow and support his important charity work that has stemmed from it's success. Mr Milise has also offered a Word Spoken EXCLUSIVE- a FREE download of his brand new, unreleased EP. Follow the links all Word Spoken social media to get your hands on a copy. Enjoy!
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40. Solomon Adams: Self Empowerment, Intelligent Movement and Perseverance
48:09Solomon Adams is a poet with soul. His music and poetry combine to take your mind elsewhere. Through pensive and thought provoking verses Solomon's work addresses spirituality, mental health and self discovery. The three pieces we get to hear are 'Mindfullness', 'Hip Hop Raised Me' and finally 'Breakdown or Breakthrough'. @SolomonsSoul is the handle! Go get it!
39. George Lawrence: Technophobia, Growing Pains and Carbonated Cans
56:57George Lawrence’s work combines his man about town attitude with a sensitivity and emotional awareness only the art form spoken work could elicit. His softly uttered verses explore the complexities of manhood, the inner mind of an awakened social critic and the intricacies and nuances our modern world throws at us. The three pieces we got to hear from him are 'The Revolution Will Not Be Televised', 'Shark Teeth', and finally 'Aluminium Carpet'. @TriggerCrappy is the handle! Go get it!
38. Henry Beckwith: Motherhood, Fit Bits and Self Affirmation. 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY with Aiz
01:04:35WORD SPOKEN IS A YEAR OLD! For the 1 year anniversary special, this episode is hosted by the man who helped kick everything off, Aiz. We talk about how I got into spoken word, why I started the podcast and I answer the questions sent in by the listeners. I perform, 'Forever I'll Be', 'Twenty Something' and 'Yes You Are'. Enjoy!
37. Sonny Green: Cocaine, Instagram and Milk Bottles
01:05:16Sonny Green is a lyrical mastermind. Rapper come mentor come poet come MC come lyricist. Founder and host of Trouble Tongues. His new track GRENADE is OUT NOW! Make sure you get streaming. We get to hear, 'Substance Beneath the Surface', 'Obsessed' and 'Doorsteps of Britain'. FREEEEEEEEEEDOM!
36. #TakeTheMic - Open Mic Competition
44:34#TakeTheMic is here and we've got a KILLER line up for you. There were over 120 people applying with over 200 entries, whittled down to just 10! From romance, to punk, to the political to the lyrical, this episode is brings the variety and energy of an open mic! Winners were Dominic Falcao, Maryan Chowdhury, Chloe Oliver, Lyndsay Price, Louise Hale, Ashh Blackwood, Jules, Eleanor Maslin, The Revolt Poet, Rohan Samuel. Go get it!
35. Becksy Becks: Hindsight, Anxiety and Balance
01:00:55Becksy Becks utters her poetry with casual delivery, yet purposeful writing. Her work explores her reactions to the world around her, relationships, loved ones and life itself. We hear 'Silence', '10 Things' and finally 'Tribute'. @BecksyBecks is the handle. Head over to YouTube if you wanna watch. Go get it!
34. Emy P: Chaos, Fear and Emo Bands
01:09:13Emy P is a Essex girl through and through. Her poetry is raw, depicting life with punchy lyricism and attitude. As someone who suffers from ADHD, she sheds light on what living with the condition is like. Blending spoken word with music is where her work really shines, luckily we get a glimpse of it. 'Volume Control', 'Waves' and 'Mud Hill' are the pieces, @EmyPMate is the handle. Go get it!
33. Annotate: Faith, Bitter Pill and Word Play
01:06:19Flo-poet Annotate is a force to be reckoned with. His words are infused by purposeful lyricism and intricate cadence. His poignant performances will etch themselves into your memory as his social commentary and insights shine a light on the often overlooked injustices of our modern society. Check out his own podcast entitled Outspoken Podcast. We hear 'Gratitude', 'Writers Block' and 'Confession'. @Annotate_ is the handle! Go get it!
32. Abena Bediako: Heritage, Platonic Love and All Things Queer
01:04:05Abena is a true gem. Her poetry blends delicate storytelling with purposeful writing. A Camden Roundhouse poet, Abena has recently made it into the final 12 of BBC Word's First. We get to hear 'Shallow Tongue', 'No one every talks about friendship love', and finally 'Queer Diaspora'. @Abena_e_b is the handle! Go get it!