Poet of the Mic

Story

I wrote about this one when it was on my album Quality Mirrors:

Poet of the Mic

There isn’t any new story here, so you might as well go over there for it. I’ll reprint the lyrics here, though.

Lyrics (by Declaime)

To recite speech in dramatical poetical fashion during oppressed times…

In the heart of hip hop’s vibrant streets,
A legend rose with rhymes so sweet
He goes by the name of Declaime,
A rapper with a unique display

With passion’s soul, he takes the stage
Spreading wisdom, breaking free from the cage
His words like a river, flowing wild
Truth and justice, his lyrics compiled

Oh Declaime, the poet on the mic?
Your verses ignite our souls, shining bright
With every lyric you declaim,
You inspire us to rise and reclaim

From the underground he carved his lane,
Embracing the culture, breaking the chain
His voice a beacon of hope and light
Against injustice, and he’s ready to fight

He stands for love, peace, and unity
In his verses we find our community
A voice for the voiceless, a guiding star
Through the struggles he’ll never stray far

Oh Declaime, the poet of the mic?
Your verses ignite our souls, shining bright
With every lyric you declaim,
You inspire us to rise and reclaim

In a world of chaos, you bring us peace
With your rhythms, all our worries cease
Your words are weapons breaking through the walls
Empowering hearts as the music calls

From the West Coast breeze to the East Coast roar
The artistry touches every shore
With rhymes so raw you keep it real
Your poetic flow and eternal appeal

From beats that grew to soulful tracks,
Your versatility never lacks
A master wordsmith, you paint with sound
A true artist whose fame will resound

So here’s to Declaime, the lyrical sage
His impact on hip hop an eternal page
Man’s legacy forever remain
A beacon of truth, his words sustain
In the annals of rap, he’ll forever reside
As we continue to chant his name with pride

Oh Declaime, the poet of the mic
Your verses ignite our souls, shining bright – shining bright

Some press about it

“Poet of the Mic pulls on the rap dexterity of Declaime to mark its own expectation resistant electro jazz funk inclined shuffle. As esuriently infectious as it is creatively nagging, the track is a wonderful excuse for movement and physical involvement let alone greedy attention.” – Ringmaster Review

“Poet Of The Mic is rapped by Declaime in a hip chamber way, looking for justice [he] throws down, for those in the midst of the struggle to survive, in all this chaos and mania, keeping it real, hazy dope beats, another chapter in the annals of rap.” – Whisperin and Hollerin

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