2025 #FYC Grammy Spoken Word Poetry Playlist

"Because Some Things Are Meant to Be Said Out Loud"

This playlist is for the words we wish we’d said and the ones we never knew how to say.

Through the voices of powerful Spoken Word poets, we journey through childhood memories, the ache of unspoken apologies, the complexities of family, the beauty and chaos of love, and the everyday battles of simply being human.

These pieces aren't just performances — they’re confessions, conversations, and calls to listen more deeply. They speak for the child still learning to trust, the parent unsure how to say “I’m sorry,” the lover who stayed too long, or left too soon. They carry joy, grief, laughter, and resilience; sometimes all in the same breath.

So here's your chance to press play.
Let these voices echo where yours may have once trembled.
There’s something here for all of us!

Welcome to the Playlist of Spoken Word projects submitted for the 68th GRAMMYs by George Linen.

Playlist features the following Poets/Artists:

  1. Queen Sheba
  2. Prentice Powell
  3. Dr. Empress Rose Green
  4. Malachi Rivers
  5. Kiss The Poet
  6. Steffortless
  7. IamDwalk
  8. Tommy Bottoms
  9. Ty Scott King
  10. Fresh Linen
  11. Dasan Ahanu
  12. Taalam Acey
  13. Marc Marcel
  14. The Chris James Journey
  15. Chibbi
  16. Phifth Mania
  17. King Kamayera
  18. Malik Yusef
  19. Kira J
  20. Danitra Tierra
  21. Tongo Eisen-Martin
  22. Damani Rhodes
  23. Vadia
  24. C. Bone Jones
  25. Sekou Andrews
  26. Cloud Nein
  27. Saul Williams
  28. Carlos Niño & Friends
  29. Josephus III
  30. A Poetic Celebration of Place & Folk, featuring Jaycee Cowan, Lady V Poetry, Sir Abstraxx, Jordan Bailey, Lauren Chalaire, Jah Smalls, Dionne D. Hunter, Kyla Alexis-Jones, Bluz, Luvleeh, Jay Ward, Mr. Witz, Porsha the Poet, A Poet Named Superman, Maurice Norman

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Writer: Dr. E. Rose Green
Email: drempressroseg@proton.me 
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