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[Steemit Open Mic Week 135](https://steemit.com/openmic/@luzcypher/steemit-open-mic-week-135-see-who-played-open-mic)

Two More Open Mic Posts To Go, and I am fully caught up again and back on track, thanks for your patience everyone. I'm Back From The Hospital, My Left Arm Is Still Healing But I Am Back With A New Style Of Reviewing. It is actually what I always wanted to do, but I just realized it now, which is...Rhyming Reviews, because I am an Emcee & Poet to the core...But it took me long enough to even think of this idea lol Maybe because I wanted to give a more professional approach to the song review process of the Open Mic Contest, but this new way of judging for me is so much more enjoyable, so that I can give back to you the best way I know how, which is through the art of lyricism and intentional poetics. Please enjoy.

My Top 5 In Order

___ ![U5dr8oM2omDT43VKqDaA2Zn9ig9qbGA_1680x8400.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmRFJuUYPXXQaai6XV7Vui3yYWwqMe47oLQHcaQKiy6fJr/U5dr8oM2omDT43VKqDaA2Zn9ig9qbGA_1680x8400.png) ___ *As one of the 5 judges, and as an original artist also, I aim to represent the best original artists in this contest from our wonderful Steemit community. I am keeping my ears open for cover artists as well, don't worry but creating an original song is indeed impressive, especially if executed and performed well. Best of skill and performance to you all next week. This week was filled with so many wonderful artists, even amongst the high amount of entries, and there were still many talented performers who entered, so forgive me if I didn't list you, I definitely heard everyone's entries. Also, be sure to check out the other judges' top picks for the week, @krystle, @soundlegion, @meno, and @luzcypher, who hosts the Open Mic Contest. See you next week! And don't forget to please vote for @Pfunk, @Ausbitbank, @Luzcypher, @Curie, @Aggroed, @Helpie, @Lukestokes, @PRC & @Teamsteem as witnesses here https://steemit.com/~witnesses, all of whom are our biggest supporters who help to run, fund, curate, build and expand the Open Mic Contest.* https://media3.giphy.com/media/xT9IgqsxbV3FbKZJVC/giphy.gif ___ https://youtu.be/8aUv89_Oyac **1.** **@mariajruizb's** ***"Anhelante" By Jose Maria Sifontes*** Cover Song *From the very beginning you gifted us that which laments and is blissful, the smooth transitions didn't leave me wishful, your emotions were in abundance, and us listeners had fistfuls. Your vocal range is the range of where an echo goes, where you are headed can be seen with a telescope, your singing's impeccable, and the chemistry you and your friend, @danieldedosd2, have is more than respectable.* https://steemit.com/openmic/@mariajruizb/steemit-open-mic-week-135-anhelante-cover-por-mariajruizb-acompanada-de-danieldedosd2 ___ https://youtu.be/OfL2QW3meBA **2.** **@siomarasalmeron's** ***"Ella Era El Sol"*** Original Song *This might be one of my favorite originals from you so far, I give you five gold stars, the sound can mend broke hearts, and light the paths of hope with glow sparks. The lyrics are beautiful and tell a story, my soul was parched, now a river I'm exploring. There are indeed women irreplaceable, and their steps upon the sands are untraceable, men may think they are chaseable, but their attempts are null and void, and their footsteps in that sand behind hers are erasable...Your voice and performance has made this entry a top 5, easily placeable.* https://steemit.com/openmic/@siomarasalmeron/steemit-open-mic-semana-135-ella-era-el-sol-romanza-del-pescador-por-siomara-salmeron-original ___ https://youtu.be/6dEmdXVwPeI **3.** **@darrenclaxton's** ***"Connecting The Dots"*** Original Song *Some songs draw you home, some do pull you astray, in this I do get lost, like you drifting away. Repressing some thoughts. Experienced when you play, connecting the dots, and retightening the frays, longing for cover, and I mean "hiding place", for not all memories are cherished, and some can't be replaced, this song was relatable, and gave a warm embrace, for this who missed this entry, they'll be in dismay, because @darrenclaxton's dropping jewels and gems all year 'round, especially this May.* https://steemit.com/openmic/@darrenclaxton/steemit-open-mic-week-135-connecting-the-dots-original-song-by-darren-claxton ___ https://youtu.be/VxhGP4cBM3o **4.** **@edwardstobia's** ***"Mala Compañía"*** Original Song *Great performance, it was deeply heartfelt and humbling, oftentimes in life, when we're struggling, we may find ourselves surrounded by bad company, we wish not to be alone, but that maybe someone will accompany, but we know what Misery loves, and it is quite ugly...Some people have an impact on us, it is either damaging or mothering. We lift each other up above the flames, or squander lifelessly under the ashes smouldering and smothering. This was one of your best yet, respect.* https://steemit.com/dtube/@edwardstobia/dl33wo43 ___ https://youtu.be/lniesODKV9s **5.** **@ricardomello's** ***"Cuatro Venezolano + Beatbox"*** Original Song *One of Hip Hop's finest elements, your skills are quite evident, potential's bigger than an elephant, melodically pieced together remnants, to create a fresh journey out of pebbled mints, this entry wakes us up, we haven't been a rebel since, and that trumpet sound is nice, balanced toned and leveled sense.* https://steemit.com/openmic/@ricardomello/steemit-open-mic-semana-135-cuatro-venezolano-beatbox-ricardomello ___ ___ ___ ___

Honourable Mentions

**My Top 7 In A Particular Order : )** ___ ___ ___ ___ https://youtu.be/hxdpDeKikHY **1.** **@drewley's** ***"FallOut 4 Main Theme”*** Cover Song ** https://steemit.com/openmic/@drewley/steemit-open-mic-week-135-fallout-4-main-theme ___ https://youtu.be/YViq6c3rLyo **2.** **@maximilianoflute's** ***"El Alacrán" By Ulises Acosta*** Cover Song ** https://steemit.com/openmic/@maximilianoflute/steemit-openmic-semana-135-el-alacran-ulises-acosta ___ https://youtu.be/rAseunUAi6U **3.** **@aidarojaswriter's** ***"Porvenir"*** Original Song ** https://steemit.com/openmic/@aidarojaswriter/steemit-open-mic-semana-135-or-porvenir-original-song-by-aidarojaswriter ___ https://youtu.be/UGyk9J7TJsg **4.** **@ylich's** ***"Vengache Pe" By Luis Pastori*** Cover Song ** https://steemit.com/openmic/@ylich/steemitopenmicweek135-vengachepecover-p44uwf2bit ___ https://youtu.be/KmKWqH-YGv4 **5.** **@salvadorhr18's** ***"Mis Ilusiones" By San Luis, Voz Veis Feat. Apache*** Cover Song ** https://steemit.com/openmic/@salvadorhr18/steemit-open-mic-semana-135-mis-ilusiones-san-luis-voz-veis-ft-apache-cover-violin-y-guitarra ___ https://youtu.be/t1N4-yK98dk **6.** **@joseacabrerav's** ***"Ella Y Yo" By Aventura & Don Omar*** Cover Song ** https://steemit.com/openmic/@joseacabrerav/steemit-openmic-semana-135-ella-y-yo-aventura-y-don-omar-reggae-version-jose-cabrera-cover ___ https://youtu.be/563Zjhy7Qw8 **7.** **@esthersanchez's** ***"El Breve Espacio En Que No Estás/The Brief Space When You Are Not" By Pablo Milanés*** Cover Song ** https://steemit.com/openmic/@esthersanchez/steemit-openmic-week-135-el-breve-espacio-en-que-no-estas-the-brief-space-when-you-are-not-pablo-milanes-version-esthersanchez ___ ___ ___

Special Mentions

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I want to mention more people, but I keep my judging strict for a reason. Many of you inspire me and make an impact. There simply are too many wonderful artists here, which is why open mic continues to grow. Keep playing and sharing please.

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Artist On My Radar From Week 135

___ @popsoz @jubei333 @luisalbertoulloa @eriksongutierrez @raymondelaparra @nnorukaanointing @gaborockstar @organduo @orlandogonzalez @barski @camuel @davidcentenor @amundafrank @fiorabifers @danieldedosd2 @natashamartinez @godslion @lk666 @amundafrank ___ **Apparently a lot of people don't know that I, @Verbal-D, am a Hip Hop Emcee as much as I am a singer/songwriter/beat producer, so I will continue to showcase from now on the song that inspired @Luzcypher to create the Open Mic Contest that we are all apart of today. I hope it inspires you to write original music.** https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_L2-H4g3IXk [The Official Steemit Song By @Verbal-D, Feat. @Papa-Pepper & @EdgarStudio](https://steemit.com/music/@papa-pepper/verbal-d-s-the-official-steemit-song-featuring-edgarstudio-and-papa-pepper-music-video) ___

A Must Read Rap Verse Of Why I Love Hip Hop

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More original music from me coming very soon, stay tuned to my profile this week. I'll be releasing more live performances and professionally recorded tracks shortly.

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