The soulful depth of human poetry never loses its true appeal and identity – ideas that are unique because the individual speaking them has never done so before; a boldly personal story, with twists of accessible emotion and reflection that help bridge the gap.
British-Nigerian spoken-word artist Temi T dives into the enchanting power of wordplay and artistic expression, with Painted Intentions.
Promising artwork and articulation combined to stare boldly into your soul, Painted Intentions is gripping, evocative and clever, but it’s also impressively modest. The words speak volumes, without being excessive or showcasing a need to fill every space with sound.
This feels like a diary-style capture, a genuine moment of private introspection, but there’s also so much to relate to, woven into these short and striking bars. “I hate losing people and they’re still alive” is just one example – a simple statement, but loaded with provocative complexity, which sends you off into the memories of your own experiences.
Backed by a smooth jazz production of piano, modest horns and rhythms, Temi T’s voice connects for its intimacy and quiet passion, the delivery as eclectic as the poetic terms that line the walls of the track. It’s a gorgeous introduction, and on further inspection, merely the tip of the iceberg, atop a stunning catalogue of music from Temi T.
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