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PODCAST PLATFORMS iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/marshas-plate-black-trans-podcast/id1293033444  OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA i https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k71E4Lbpt6o https://www.facebook.com/MarshasPlate/ https://www.Instagram.com/MarshasPlate/ https://www.twitter.com/MarshasPlate/ https://linktr.ee/diamondstylz

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This a song by Carl Wilson from his YoungBlood album which came out in Feb 4, 1983.... it was written by Billy Hinsche. This wasn't a commercially successful album, BUT this album was in a crate in my grandfather's vinyl collection when I was discovering new music. He had such eclectic taste and range when it came to artists. When I put this record on the turntable... This is the song that spoke to me as a kid.

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Song written by Diamond Stylz (except for the interpolation of Linger, which is by Delores O'Riordan and Noel Hogan All vocals and arrangements by Diamond Stylz Music by @yogicbeats

This song was inspired by a beautiful conversation I had with an ex.  We always hear about the love that’s fresh and new. This song is about that old lingering love you have for someone once y'all both are older and not together, but both y'all want each other happy.  I was trying to make something with a Robert Glasper vibe, my bossa nova  and this is what I came up with.

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This is a song by Stevie Wonder from his 1979 soundtrack called the secret life of plants. This album was a departure from his classic pop music like the song from songs in the Key of life, which was his most commercially successful album. This is my favorite song by Stevie Wonder when it comes to his voice I love how he sounds on his version. Please go take a listen if you don't know the song... Of course the song has themes of nature & flower but it also has themes of Greek mythology, particularly Pan who is a Greek god of the wild. To me flowers is of course, soft and feminine and pan being half goat and more rustic is a little bit of the masculine so I wanted to do something that kinda reminds me of a duet between my agile feminine falsetto and the depth and color of my baritone. The arrangement is pretty much the same but I played around with the melody, harmonies, and ad lib my way. I think it gives it a unique sound while honoring the original piece. I hope you enjoy.

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Cover of Give Me The Night by George Benson All Vocals by Diamond Stylz

I have always loved this song by George Benson. It is a classic Quincy Jones  Rod Temperton collab ..... but I also love that it reminds me of some of the Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards classics too so I dashed a few of those lil nuggets in there. ... one of my influences is singing in a chamber singer style choir and so I'm always gonna do that kind of vocal arrangement when I'm playing with a song

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Black Cis and Trans Women Sisterhood: Finding Common Ground

In a time where visibility is currency and conversations travel faster than care, Black women across social media, cis and trans, finds ourselves once again navigating a familiar territory: How are we catching strays from a conversation that dont got shit to do with us? Recent discussions sparked by EJ Johnson’s interview with Carlos King have reignited tensions between cisgender and transgender…

Black Cis and Trans Women Sisterhood: Finding Common Ground

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Jill Scott has me in my poetry bag with her new album......so I wanted to do something that was like Neo soul and spoken word and this is what I came up with.....after listening to her song pressah..... It was so relatable to me... Now the themes of this song have nothing to do with that song, but the relatability across identities made me wanna write some type of spoken word piece about other relationship what I was thinking this week .....and this is what I came up with ....it's really about calling cis women in to understand that we're not each other's enemies .....and that our clash is not rooted in jealousy or envy, we really got bigger fish to fry...and while we have clearly difference as we navigate the world, we are gonna have some of the same pressures 

Written and performed by Diamond Stylz Track by YogicBeats Chorus I Don’t Want To Be You I Don’t Want To Be You I Don’t Want To Be You I Don’t Want To Be You

Verse I Yes darling you can bleed and I can not Youre all alone, Cramps coming in strong and menopause coming hot I heard you’re hardly cuming cause he’s not hitting the spot Am I jealous if that all you got? Narcissistic  violence gaslighting tyrants DL nikkas risking your life. Is that what I’m admiring? Girl youre just like me even though all natural Like me, getting all that shit done and still not being treated well

Chorus

Verse II 

One thing I understood is that motherhood cant be that good, I wish a nikka would say im singing envious note when you’re the goat of chop & screwing zygotes   to avoid being broke, with diaper in your tote But you aint got not judgement from me, cause I think you should have that agency Cause if they'll take it away from you, they'll take it away from me Legislating you out of this, Legislating me out of that Girl, we both know that's whack

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Verse III

Now the data says he’s beating you and he is beating me STI and IPV, he’s giving it out abundantly Lucky me he leave you with them kids I’m suppose to covet That nigga won’t even pay the child support of it Now listen, I think your divine, Humanity’s mainline of production But I think there’s a better function A function to be whatever you wanna be free and if you think about it I want the same for meI'm not the one catcalling and groping you and you're not the one cat calling and groping me. (I don’t want to be) I'm not the one molesting and raping you and you're not the one molesting and raping me. (I don’t want to be) I'm not the one oppression and holding you down now. Now wait a minute you might be doing that to me. (I don’t want to be) But I know I’m not the one killing you and you’re not the one killing me

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Im already you

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Are We Meeting Late People Where They Are?

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Cynthia Erivo and Misty Copeland: Artistic Collaboration Unveiled

I just watched Cynthia Erivo and Misty Copeland’s collaborative video, a stripped-down, haunting rendition of “No Good Deed” from Wicked: For Good, is an absolute triumph of artistic fusion. Erivo’s raw, powerful vocals are accompanied only by a violin and cello, drawing the listener deep into Elphaba’s emotional turmoil with an intimate intensity that differs from the usual sweeping…

Cynthia Erivo and Misty Copeland: Artistic Collaboration Unveiled

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There is power in being visible — but also power in simply existing safely and authentically, in whatever way you can.

Trans Joy Isn’t Declining — It’s Evolving

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Cold & Heartless

This original song is about love finding you and deserving the love that finds you and love showing up however to bring some warm, light and joy in this cold and heartless world... Written by Diamond Stylz All Vocals By Diamond Stylz Track by @yogicbeats Verse I Is there a constellation to show you where my heart is Tender estimation. Im sure you have planned destination Just where I wanna be Is there a constellation to show you where my heart is Whats your estimation. To get to my height. In this cold & heart less world Verse II Is it a manifestation That you would come into my life? Thee edification of all the things ive done right? Even the wrong vibrations  lead me to your heart is it a manifestation That you would come and bring some much joy to my world This cold and heartless world In this cold and heartless world This cold and heartless world Vamp Cold And Heartless World 3rd Verse Is it a constellation That brought you to me Its in the constellation That brought to me Thanking the stars above me For bring me my joy. In this cold and heartless world Thanks you for bringing my joy.

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I wanted to take a crack at writing a gospel song and this is what I came up with. An uplifting anthem that reminds us that when we stay in firm in the unwavering power of the Lord, it is a declaration of faith finding confidence, not just in ourselves, but in the safety and strength of his presence, let the song be a reminder that with him you can face any storm.

Written by Diamond Stylz All Vocals By Diamond Stylz Track by Justin Atherley Verse I Walk by faith and not by sight Knowing everything gonna be alright Be alright Not worried about the enemy No weapon formed against me shall see prosperity Lord I put it all in your hands Lord I give it all to you

Chorus Just to Be Standing in the Power X3 Just To Be Standing in the Power X3 Just To Be

Verse II The name of the Lord is a strong tower That the righteous run to. So don’t you worry Don’t you ever X 3 dismay He will Protect you and be your refuge Just Trust Him Owe it all to you Lord I give it all to you

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Be Strong in the Lord In the Power of His Might X2

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What'll I Do

This is a cover of  "What'll I Do"  (Lisa Hannigan Cover) from Passenger album I've always loved the quiet power of  Lisa Hannigan's voice, and "What'll I Do" is one of my favorites.  For my cover, I wanted to explore the song' with a grittier vocal performance. This version is a tribute to the original. Let me know what you think in the comments below! #LisaHannigan #CoverSong #SoulMusic #AcousticCover #NewMusic