So let me tell you about UniQSistar...
I want to talk about a few pieces from her CD but not all as it’s something I don’t want to spoil on here!…. Check her out on iTunes and Amazon: It’s money well spent:
The first piece of her work I looked at online was “Wait a Second”. I watched the video and throughout I was thinking DAYME. I loved the story line for this. It’s believable. I found myself drawn in the drama of the poem. She doesn’t care about the norms. She sees someone she likes, talks to him and convinces him to believe she is a good girl for him.. She’s not a man…but life is short right?
It’s later in the poem that I discover this whole scenario is in her mind! She would never be able to say what she’s thinking if he was in front of her! A part of me thinks NOOO WHAT! – TALK TO HIM! Who cares about the norm…but the part of me (the bigger part) agrees with how she ends the poem…., wait for the man to find her, not look at beauty alone and control lustful feelings. She should wait a second and UNiQsistar, I think you did the right thing there.
A lot of girls will relate to this poem. Everyone knows that feeling when you’ve been out and see someone that attracts you and you want to talk to them…you think how do girls just go up to a guy and ask him out? Could I do that…Nooo way!?
The video is beautifully made, the editing, the location, the acting (?) all compliment the poem extremely well. It’s a message that people should learn from….Think before you act and learn how to control yourself ;-). Girls have a little decency too…
Here’s the link - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nE8vzHLlO8
Now Why Am I Awake is a piece that scared me L. The concept is dark….it’s about suicide. The protagonist in the poem is fed up of life. She’s tried numerous times to take her life. “I’ve drank bleach, slit my wrists, taken pills” but is disappointed to see that she still wakes up to the same ceiling in her bedroom. She asks the listeners a question to make a connection. Asking if you’ve ever been in a place that is full of people but you feel alone…., she tried going to church, speaking to her friend but she is still convinced that her life is no longer needed. The ending is dire…she finds another way to end her life…using a knife.
The poem is well written and again unfortunately is something that a lot of people will connect with. The sound effects and the music add to the spine chilling factor this poem entails. It makes me think…how many people actually go through this. Too many…You don’t know what people are going through that’s why I am a firm believer of being an understanding person. Maybe a conversation with someone that cares may end such feelings. Everyone needs someone they can talk to.
I am Black History is one of my favourites as it’s a poem I can well and truly connect with as it’s all about Ghana <3. UniQ describes herself, her heritage and the fact she is Black history and too right she is. The platform she is building for herself will allow others to search her and find her and her work. The physical platform she describes standing on is not just for performing, it’s the platform she gives to expose her black history…through her people will know about Ghana.
I love this poem because it’s about me too. She describes her trip to Ghana. She talks about hustling lol ain’t you right…people selling things to your face. She quotes the freedom of chickens, historical places such as the Kwame Nkrumah memorial centre. She talks about the beach, seeing her family and also the people from the Big 6. She misses tro tro which is something I miss too, the live music on the streets. She merely highlights how beautiful Ghana really is. I listen to this and smile. It takes me back to my trip to Ghana Kumasi last year. She connects all the images and paints the picture clearly in the readers mind.
UniQ it won’t just be the WWWs that people need to find you….you will be in history books, newspapers….skies your limit!
The last poem I will talk about it the Worship poem.
I love this as UNiQ Sistar gives thanks to her creator! Something I believe every artist should do. She has a talent and she thanks him for it. Her life has been surrounded by him. The many names God has are not enough for who he is! I love the fact she is proud to say she worships him and knows that he is the one that the reason for her being. Carry on like this and may God bless you with MORE.
I love this CD…I’ve only spoken about a few of the poems on here but honestly it is a joy to listen to. She is blessed and talented and I’m excited for what she will bring out in the near future. Speaking What You’re Thinking is a beautiful collection of poetry which has been complimented with beautiful backing tracks. Artists such as her bring poetry back to life. May your journey continue!
Follow her on Twitter: @uniqsistar
XOXOXOXOX
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