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Cracking open a yuzu sparkling coconut water and diving into the eclectic soul of Grass Maiden's four-track release, Wake Up Live. Grass Maiden, yes, Grass Maiden. I'm about to get into part two in a trilogy series that I'm doing on an artist. Anna is the vocalist and creator of Grass Maiden, and if you remember, I did part one where I listened to and shared a project from two years ago—five songs from an album on YouTube called Live at Norfolk. And now there's one from a year ago that has four songs, and it's called Wake Up Live. ​This first track here—which I originally caught as ""Khrizzia’s Dreaming" while driving, but is actually titled "Khrizzia’s Dreamy Bells"—wow, this is beautiful. There's two Zs in there, you know, like in Italian with pizza, it sounds like a T-S or T-Z-A. Khrizzia’s Dreamy Bells. Anna is an artist in Virginia Beach, at least that's where I have had the pleasure of meeting her, and she's also part of the group called Community Witch. ​We listen to a track called "Wake Up," and that sound you heard of me cracking open an aluminum can is a sparkling coconut water with yuzu—which is a wonderful citrus fruit from Asia, spelled Y-U-Z-U. Anna just has quite an eclectic range of styles in the way that she sings, as well as a vocal range that's pretty excellent. I skip the YouTube ads so I don't subject anybody to those, and we get right back on with Grass Maiden. There's a lot of soul in this. It's the kind of stuff I get lofty sitting around for hours listening to. So elegant, simple, right, just piano and voice on the track "Be There." ​The reason why I am frequently speaking over the songs is because I want you to go and listen to them for yourselves. I'm not an internet radio DJ; with podcasts like this, we just want to give you a sample and share the love of Grass Maiden. Plus, my voice is pretty awesome too. ​This session wraps up with a track called "Twirling," and I'm a little disappointed that it's already done because it's definitely much shorter than the first installment. But for the third installment, I'm gonna hunt down some of the new music Anna said she just released. I am Dr. Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhD, and this is going on the 613 Records, REd COiN Studios, MC Narcissist podcast. ​Takeaway Bullets ● ​Exploring part two of a trilogy featuring Virginia Beach artist Anna and her project Grass Maiden. ● ​A listening session focused on the soulful four-track release Wake Up Live. ● ​Highlighting the eclectic vocal range across the release and a correction on the opening track's title, "Khrizzia’s Dreamy Bells." ● ​The podcast format intentionally speaks over tracks to give listeners a sample and encourage them to stream full songs. ● ​Anticipation for hunting down and reviewing brand new releases from Grass Maiden and Community Witch. ​Conversational FAQs Q: Where can I find the new music from Grass Maiden and Community Witch? A: I recommend checking around on the official Instagram pages for Grass Maiden and Community Witch to get the latest information and releases directly from Anna. ​Q: Why do you talk over the music tracks during the podcast? A: I speak over the songs because I want you to go and listen to them for yourselves. The goal is just to give you a sample and share the love, not to be a radio DJ. ​Call to Action Go check out the Instagram pages for Grass Maiden and Community Witch, and head over to poems.HypnoAthletics.com or Acrimonium.com for all things music-related! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/m-c-narcissist--1322546/support. 📚 Explore the author’s exclusive bookstore. Discover the foundational texts of the UniquilibriuM philosophy, available directly at Books by UniquilibriuM Stay awake and vibrant with Strong Coffee Company. An exclusive deal you'll not get elswhere. This is another way to support my work using the code HAKEEM. I earn commissions when you buy anything from Strong Coffee Company using my link and code "HAKEEM" https://MyDeals.Page/1gp9 If you want to dig in deeper to more of my productions, go to The Living SoundTrack.

I just heard the live tracks from Grass Maiden and it gave me chills—let's talk about the magic of raw music and why Kintsugi is the perfect vibe for low-fi recording. I was doing my low-fi podcasting from the car, just driving and listening to this live set from Grass Maiden from a couple of years ago, and man, I'm digging it. Anna's vocals are enchanting, giving me chills and straight-up reminding me of Jada Pinkett Smith fronting Wicked Wisdom. There is something so atmospheric and raw about this live recording. It brings to mind Kintsugi—that Japanese art where they take a broken bowl and put it back together with gold. When you leave the cracks, the background hum, and the raw imperfections in a track, you're building a completely new, beautiful piece of art. That's the gold. I'm putting this out through REd COiN Studios and my MC Narcissist channel, and crossing it over to MonarchCityBuzz.com because that’s what it's all about: building a real, organic community in the Hampton Roads area. I got inspired to do this after seeing some whack, predatory outreach practices from other marketing agencies. I decided I wanted to highlight real, dope local artists without the BS. We're using my AI stack, search engine optimization, and genuine connections to put us both on the map. Takeaway Bullet Points ● ​Raw, live audio has an enchanting, atmospheric vibe you just can't fake in a sterile studio. ● ​The Japanese art of Kintsugi perfectly explains why the imperfections in low-fi recording are actually the gold that makes the track beautiful. ● Some of ​Anna's vocal arrangements give off heavy Wicked Wisdom energy, proving the power of a great frontwoman. ● ​Cross-promoting on MonarchCityBuzz.com helps elevate local Norfolk and Virginia Beach artists organically. ● ​Ethical marketing means skipping the predatory tactics and actually supporting independent creators like Grass Maiden and Community Witch. ​Conversational FAQs Q: Why do you prefer unpolished, low-fi podcasting and music? A: Because it's raw. It's exactly like Kintsugi. The background noise, the live imperfections, the unpolished edges—that's the gold that holds the whole track together and makes it authentic. ​Q: What's the main goal with Monarch City Buzz? A: I built it to be Norfolk's ultimate community guide. After seeing how shady some marketing agencies operate, I wanted to do real, ethical outreach and put the spotlight strictly on dope local creators. ​Call to Action Go check out the raw sounds of Grass Maiden and Community Witch on Instagram, and catch more local Hampton Roads artists over at MonarchCityBuzz.com. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/m-c-narcissist--1322546/support. 📚 Explore the author’s exclusive bookstore. Discover the foundational texts of the UniquilibriuM philosophy, available directly at Books by UniquilibriuM Stay awake and vibrant with Strong Coffee Company. An exclusive deal you'll not get elswhere. This is another way to support my work using the code HAKEEM. I earn commissions when you buy anything from Strong Coffee Company using my link and code "HAKEEM" https://MyDeals.Page/1gp9 If you want to dig in deeper to more of my productions, go to The Living SoundTrack.

Robert Woods LaDue just dropped a fresh cover of Eddie Palmieri’s “Vámonos pa’l monte” on his YouTube channel, and his pace of creation is staggering. · Hear how a chance meeting on the University of Miami intramural fields—where I taught capoeira and he was already a percussion master—sparked a friendship that still fuels my admiration. · Get a window into Robert’s “Brady Bunch” nine-panel performance videos, where he plays every instrument himself and uploads with a prolific rhythm that leaves me in awe. · Discover the creative fire he reignited in me as I recall my own burst of four genre-jumping albums (REd COiN death metal, Rap Carnage rhyme flows, Rooted Calm ambience, and more) under the RC Projects banner. · Learn the tricky podcasting rules on Spreaker that keep me talking over the music, ensuring this episode can stay live and send well-deserved traffic his way. Visit @dennydennybreakfast, press play on “Vámonos pa’l monte,” and let a genuine genius expand your ears. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/m-c-narcissist--1322546/support. 📚 Explore the author’s exclusive bookstore. Discover the foundational texts of the UniquilibriuM philosophy, available directly at Books by UniquilibriuM Stay awake and vibrant with Strong Coffee Company. An exclusive deal you'll not get elswhere. This is another way to support my work using the code HAKEEM. I earn commissions when you buy anything from Strong Coffee Company using my link and code "HAKEEM" https://MyDeals.Page/1gp9 If you want to dig in deeper to more of my productions, go to The Living SoundTrack.

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Reviewing "Gothic Love" by Lady Nahualli on YouTube - https://youtu.be/iLJ5F4slJxo?s... And the LIVE performance https://youtu.be/cqpujfbDSyY?s... Sponsored by The Creator Economy https://blogdealer.com/courses... Becoming a content creator on your own can prove to be impossible, that’s why you need to do some research and training before diving into the world of content creation. With this video course you will learn how to build an audience and monetize your skills, passions and hobbies from content creation. Episode 29 - M.C. Narcissist Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/m-c-narcissist--1322546/support. 📚 Explore the author’s exclusive bookstore. Discover the foundational texts of the UniquilibriuM philosophy, available directly at Books by UniquilibriuM Stay awake and vibrant with Strong Coffee Company. An exclusive deal you'll not get elswhere. This is another way to support my work using the code HAKEEM. I earn commissions when you buy anything from Strong Coffee Company using my link and code "HAKEEM" https://MyDeals.Page/1gp9 If you want to dig in deeper to more of my productions, go to The Living SoundTrack.

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Sponsored by The Blog Dealer Episode 24 - M.C. Narcissist * individual song downloads at bottom Kojo no Tsuki ("The Moon Over the Ruined Castle") Composed by Rentaro Taki, 1901. Inspired by the ruins of castles.Haru no Umi ("The Sea in Spring") Composed by Michio Miyagi, 1929. Describes a childhood sight of the sea at Tomonoura before Miyagi lost his eyesight. (Koto Solo - Alejandro Cohen; Violin - Elias Cohen) Musicians (alphabetically by last name) Hannah AndrewsLorena BenitezAlejandro CohenElias CohenYuki DenmarkCarmen GuevaraMiko IkedaEmiko KotoEtsuko NakamuraKojo no Tsuki downloadHaru no Umi download Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/m-c-narcissist--1322546/support. 📚 Explore the author’s exclusive bookstore. Discover the foundational texts of the UniquilibriuM philosophy, available directly at Books by UniquilibriuM Stay awake and vibrant with Strong Coffee Company. An exclusive deal you'll not get elswhere. This is another way to support my work using the code HAKEEM. I earn commissions when you buy anything from Strong Coffee Company using my link and code "HAKEEM" https://MyDeals.Page/1gp9 If you want to dig in deeper to more of my productions, go to The Living SoundTrack.

https://neurosciencenews.com/stalker-psychology-22690/ Summary: Study reveals specific factors, including boredom and threats to harm, that were associated with an increased likelihood of a person becoming a celebrity stalker. Those who admire celebrities based on their ability to entertain alone are less likely to become a stalker. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/m-c-narcissist--1322546/support. 📚 Explore the author’s exclusive bookstore. Discover the foundational texts of the UniquilibriuM philosophy, available directly at Books by UniquilibriuM Stay awake and vibrant with Strong Coffee Company. An exclusive deal you'll not get elswhere. This is another way to support my work using the code HAKEEM. I earn commissions when you buy anything from Strong Coffee Company using my link and code "HAKEEM" https://MyDeals.Page/1gp9 If you want to dig in deeper to more of my productions, go to The Living SoundTrack.

Long time friend JR aka Dravin Knight is an extremely talented voice-over artist, singer, music producer, and all around creative artist. He's always maintained a strong friendship over long distances and great amounts of time. We catch up and you'll also get to hear a few samples of his projects as you eavesdrop. Hear him now. Check out his amazing album "Serpent and the Storm" in collaboration with producer and musician Phillip Bower for his band Waters of Antarctica on Bandcamp https://watersofantarctica.bandcamp.com/album/serpent-and-the-storm A few ongoing voice over projects from Dravin Knight Productions https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZx5LmRo-R3QlawrMZGI83w An older, dark, Black Metal project called Sympathy of a Vampire https://www.youtube.com/user/sympathyofavampyr Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/m-c-narcissist--1322546/support. 📚 Explore the author’s exclusive bookstore. Discover the foundational texts of the UniquilibriuM philosophy, available directly at Books by UniquilibriuM Stay awake and vibrant with Strong Coffee Company. An exclusive deal you'll not get elswhere. This is another way to support my work using the code HAKEEM. I earn commissions when you buy anything from Strong Coffee Company using my link and code "HAKEEM" https://MyDeals.Page/1gp9 If you want to dig in deeper to more of my productions, go to The Living SoundTrack.

In this podcast, I catch up with a friend I met while living in China while we were both performing and enjoying music at a venue called 9-Club. Emmy is an incredibly talented musician with one of the best singing voices I've ever heard during a live performance. You'll get to hear us recount a few of our encounters in China, and discuss her developing career in music. If you want to listen to the podcast on YouTube, here is the link https://youtu.be/HBhWkPr2kVY I also found some more tracks on YouTube featuring her magnificent voice https://youtu.be/YtqjazRl1Uw "My Flag" https://youtu.be/BAW3kU1Fp4k Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/m-c-narcissist--1322546/support. 📚 Explore the author’s exclusive bookstore. Discover the foundational texts of the UniquilibriuM philosophy, available directly at Books by UniquilibriuM Stay awake and vibrant with Strong Coffee Company. An exclusive deal you'll not get elswhere. This is another way to support my work using the code HAKEEM. I earn commissions when you buy anything from Strong Coffee Company using my link and code "HAKEEM" https://MyDeals.Page/1gp9 If you want to dig in deeper to more of my productions, go to The Living SoundTrack.

Robert Woods LaDue is an outstanding, prolific musical artist and all around very groovy human being. We catch up after many years of life being lived on different wave-lengths. Here is a track we recently did after the podcast - a Death Metal song inspired by an Artificial Intelligence program on Twitter https://www.spreaker.com/e/C6fdgSWP4hW Here is the full song "Fire Under The Sun" https://youtu.be/dz2B00JMWFc ONKOS is one of my favorite projects from Robert Woods LaDue https://i-voidhangerrecords.bandcamp.com/album/onkos How to Build a Twitter Text-Generating AI Bot With GPT-2 https://minimaxir.com/2020/01/twitter-gpt2-bot/ The BigSleep A.I. is like Google Image Search for pictures that don’t exist yet https://www.digitaltrends.com/news/big-sleep-ai-image-generator/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/m-c-narcissist--1322546/support. 📚 Explore the author’s exclusive bookstore. Discover the foundational texts of the UniquilibriuM philosophy, available directly at Books by UniquilibriuM Stay awake and vibrant with Strong Coffee Company. An exclusive deal you'll not get elswhere. This is another way to support my work using the code HAKEEM. I earn commissions when you buy anything from Strong Coffee Company using my link and code "HAKEEM" https://MyDeals.Page/1gp9 If you want to dig in deeper to more of my productions, go to The Living SoundTrack.

Flor Elizabeth Carrasco & Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander aka M.C. Narcissist produced this collection of beats and instrumentals with a few vocal elements between August 23rd and September 17th 2016. It is called "Alfa D.K." A few tracks incorporate samples from the popular TV shows Supernatural and Z-Nation. "Gold Magnet" was produced with another collection in 2019. Find the track "Gold Magnet" on Amazon with a few other tracks on the album "REd COiN" https://www.amazon.com/REd-COiN-Hakeem-Ali-Bocas-Alexander/dp/B09GK8HM5K Enjoy this audio on YouTube https://youtu.be/P_DPJo2DRtE Learn Healthy Living & Self-Defense with Coach Hakeem Train online or in person ONLINE - https://hakeemalexander.com/hakeem-alexander/train-with-hakeem-ali-bocas-alexander-via-kickoff-online-fitness-coaching/ IN PERSON - https://hakeemalexander.com/hakeem-alexander/learn-boxing-kickboxing-self-defense-with-coach-hakeem-at-powerhouse-in-virginia-beach/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/m-c-narcissist--1322546/support. 📚 Explore the author’s exclusive bookstore. Discover the foundational texts of the UniquilibriuM philosophy, available directly at Books by UniquilibriuM Stay awake and vibrant with Strong Coffee Company. An exclusive deal you'll not get elswhere. This is another way to support my work using the code HAKEEM. I earn commissions when you buy anything from Strong Coffee Company using my link and code "HAKEEM" https://MyDeals.Page/1gp9 If you want to dig in deeper to more of my productions, go to The Living SoundTrack.

It's my podcast and I'll rock if I want to. Thankfully it's not your podcast. It's about music. Don't bother about how much you can hear my voice at 1st. I'll allow you to hear it is soon. I'm not a genre guy, and don't know what the heck I'm talking about. For sure you'll hear music, and I'll describe it to you as best as I can. There are 7 songs that I will play. Just a head's up, I am the vocalist on all of theses tracks. SO, let's embark upon a little history trip. The 1st track may be the worst if you are a hard-core metal; fan, but I had to do it. Narcissistic tendencies take a back seat for no one. However, keep listening for some shocking, heavy-metal surprises! Listen on YouTube - https://youtu.be/Vm2pwpYAxLQ Boxing, KickBoxing, and Self-Defense https://hakeemalexander.com/hakeem-alexander/learn-boxing-kickboxing-self-defense-with-coach-hakeem-at-powerhouse-in-virginia-beach/ Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander = M.C. Narcissist http://poems.hypnoathletics.com/ 1. Holding It Down - Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander aka Rap Carnage 2. Play My Game - Robert Woods LaDue & Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander 3. Kick A Hole In The Wall - Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander / Music Maker Jam 4. Kang Lang Muy Thai - Pungent Stench & Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander 5. F**k The World - Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander 6. Rise From the Ashes - Keith Merrow & Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander 7. Demonic Indignation - AcrimoniuM = Dan Velleuix, Doug Humlack, Douglas Mahoney, Carlos, Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander (Mordekai) Robert Woods LaDue https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/fantastic-tones-for-human-bones/id1579250816 Keith Merrow https://keithmerrow.com/home Jacob Lizotte https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJhvqAefjP7mF_2NdTs8tFw Encyclopaedia Metallum https://www.metal-archives.com/artists/Mordekai/177751 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/m-c-narcissist--1322546/support. 📚 Explore the author’s exclusive bookstore. Discover the foundational texts of the UniquilibriuM philosophy, available directly at Books by UniquilibriuM Stay awake and vibrant with Strong Coffee Company. An exclusive deal you'll not get elswhere. This is another way to support my work using the code HAKEEM. I earn commissions when you buy anything from Strong Coffee Company using my link and code "HAKEEM" https://MyDeals.Page/1gp9 If you want to dig in deeper to more of my productions, go to The Living SoundTrack.

Listen to some outstanding metal music from some of the most creative musical artists living today. I am honored that my friend Dravin holds me in such high regard as an artist. He recently posted one of my songs on Facebook, and I think one of his projects deserves a shout-out since he is an amazing musician himself. I think he is much better than me, and know for sure that he has recorded music of much higher quality than I ever have. I will be posting regular shout out podcasts with their music and other artists I know personally. Serpent and the Storm by Waters of Antarctica https://watersofantarctica.bandcamp.com/album/serpent-and-the-storm Buy "Kick a Hole" on Amazon here https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09GK8HM5K/ref=dm_ws_sp_ps_dp Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/m-c-narcissist--1322546/support. 📚 Explore the author’s exclusive bookstore. Discover the foundational texts of the UniquilibriuM philosophy, available directly at Books by UniquilibriuM Stay awake and vibrant with Strong Coffee Company. An exclusive deal you'll not get elswhere. This is another way to support my work using the code HAKEEM. I earn commissions when you buy anything from Strong Coffee Company using my link and code "HAKEEM" https://MyDeals.Page/1gp9 If you want to dig in deeper to more of my productions, go to The Living SoundTrack.