Google image<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIn total, there were 18 new members, consisting of four poets, five singers and rappers, two painters, a photographer who also danced, and even a young man that could make music using his voice.<\/p>\n
The two emcees started the show off by getting the crowd warmed up, before introducing the performers.<\/p>\n
The poets touched on heartfelt subjects, such as mental illness, domestic violence, the need for guidance, and political issues.<\/p>\n
Each poet’s words were like powerful magnets pulling in the crowd with everyone anticipating the next line.<\/p>\n
The singers sang with much emotion, hitting every note and run effortlessly. A lot of times, the crowd joined in singing the lyrics with them and yelling out \u201cYou better sing!\u201d<\/p>\n
The rappers hit every punchline and bar with intense aggression and gave so much energy in their performance.<\/p>\n
They rapped about a variety of topics, like losing and finding themselves; what it is like for young people living in the struggle; and to even let people know that they will be one of the next hottest artists in the rap industry.<\/p>\n
Once the audience got the hang of the song, they rocked with the artists and cheered them on as each recited captivating lyrics.<\/p>\n
The painters and photographers captured the essence of human emotion in their works, and the dancer flowed and moved with swag.<\/p>\n
When the show was over, the audience gave everyone who participated a standing ovation, cheering and showing love for all of the performers.<\/p>\n
A few members from the audience shared how they felt about witnessing the showcase.<\/p>\n
Ruby Pollock, a junior political science major from Puckett, Miss., expressed how she loves that Jackson State has so many talented students and seeing them in person actually felt like a real concert.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m also glad they had a really good turnout, because a lot of times when there is a campus event, the turnout can be really iffy,\u201d said Pollock.<\/p>\n
Pollock went on to say that her favorite performer was Faith.<\/p>\n
Faith is a singer and her act consisted of performing her very own song.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe really just gave me Summer Walker vibes,\u201d said Pullock.<\/p>\n
Karen Williams, a sophomore psychology major from St. Louis, Mo., explained what the experience is like being a part of Outspoken Arts Collective.<\/p>\n
\u201cBeing a part of Outspoken is really like being a part of a family. Everybody knows each other\u2019s songs and we are all connected and working together. Everybody is just really close,\u201d said Williams.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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