"when the poems do what they do" is the title of the debut record by poet and organizer aja monet and it takes us on a musical and lyrical journey of what words can do. From ancestry to political activism and vulnerable self-expression, the record is a document of the true power of poetry and jazz. In our conversation, aja shares detailed insights about the visions behind it.
The songwriter continues to tease her debut EP with a sweet new single called "Pink" which is now leading our newcomer playlist, along with fresh songs by Minoa, Crake, The Myterines, Deep Tan and others.