Wow! I was just turning my phone off to get some sleep (it’s late here in Australia) & I see your top 5 post.
Number 1!!! Not sure I’ll get to sleep now!!!
Now I know Open Mic is not about getting top placement in judges Top 5 or in the contest overall, but thank you so much, bro, from the bottom of my heart, for recognising not just the important message I’m sharing, but also the passion and work that went into it.
And that’s why I think it’s important in this case.
It represents our values as a community when songs (or any art work) that have been intentionally created to convey healing and positive transformation, especially from our darkest times, get recognition like this.
It helps set the bar for what we all must strive for as artists.
I know you understand this better than most.
With immense gratitude in my heart I humbly say thank you and blessings.

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