While much of the book includes pieces that have familiar rhyming and lyrically schemes to what you find in many poetry and hip hop performances, there are standout passages whose poignancy lingers long after you’ve moved onto the next poem. in particular, by leaning on his faith in a higher power and letting the words that describe his observations flow through him.
Unravelingtells the tale of a Black man letting loose his concerns with the world, the U.S. Access to this book of poetry has come courtesy of Libro.fm who shared early access to Unraveling in exchange for a review. This pursuit has led to Brandon leading workshops around the world with several curriculums he has developed himself, and in particular teaching youth in his hometown of Stockton, Ca.I’ve become a major proponent of audiobooks in the past year, and this month has launched my interest in reading poetry via the format. Leake is also the founder and CEO of Called To Move - CTM an artistry organization with the pursuit of aiding youth in self-actualizing and personally developing through the art of poetry.
In March 2022, Leake will release his anticipated new book of poetry, Unraveling.
In 2021, joined by fellow poet Black Chakra, Leake released a poignant album titled Level, a 9-track album that weaves an intricate tale of two men on opposite coasts with a parallel life experience, intertwined with musical interludes and showcasing a love of words. Whether acknowledging his grief after losing his sister or commenting on police brutality in the African American community, Leake’s words serve as commentary as well as inspiration. Leake’s spoken word art is both personal and insightful, ranging from a varied list of topics. His creative mixture of art, charisma, and passion tailored to his own unique personal narrative has taken him across the world as a speaker and performer, and ultimately earned Leake the “Golden Buzzer” on season 15 of America’s Got Talent – which he went on to win. Brandon Leake is an award-winning spoken word poet, artistic educator, motivational speaker.
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