#karl nova
New single out now! Stream/download “it’s not always that deep” I made this on Monday (produced, recorded, mixed and mastered it at home) even made the lyric video the same day before flying out to Switzerland.
It was inspired by how things can get you riled up and upset (especially online) but when you stop and think, you realise sometimes it’s not that serious!
We know life IS deep and there are serious things to be concerned about but also it’s ok to chill, have a break, breathe, relax, let go and just be cool!
I had a great time in Versoix and Geneva. This is my 3rd time in Switzerland.
I have done this with music, without music in primary schools, secondary schools, colleges, universities, corporate functions, festivals, prisons, stadiums, clubs, concerts, the streets and in every kind of situation. The aim is to go in and let your stories, your poetry, your bars and your art speak and hopefully connect in some vital way.
I have a limited time to win people who have probably never even heard of me over. I love it that I am not that known for this reason because when it goes well, it shows that it was only the words and the way I delivered them that connected and mattered. I have no real hype or “fame” to get the crowd going. It’s the thrill of the challenge to deliver that keeps things exciting.
Now I do actually do things WITH music that I made myself (I produce all my music) but when I do it without music to “help” the words connect and people respond to what I’m delivering, it’s a feeling unlike any other. This is what I do. Put me anywhere. I will bring it! I even come off the top of the dome and totally improvise because that’s what we emcees do!
I’ve started my year moving around the country doing my thing
Here’s some shots of Worcester!
Happy new year. today represents newness and the hope of a fresh start. The beauty of life is that newness can occur at anytime over and over again not just today.
I hope this year is full of joy, peace, laughter and every good thing as we go through all the challenges that life throws at us because it’s not easy out ‘ere but we move regardless!
I’m just taking one day at a time!
Hello 2022! May it be a great one for us all!
Joy to the woooooooooooorld
when Baileys flows
It’s tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiie to siiiiiiiiiip DA TING!!
Merry Christmas everyone.
Weeping may stay for a night
but joy comes after mourning
Hay Festival shots part 2.
Shots by Billie Charity
I had a great time going live at the Hay Festival. It felt good to be back with a new book and new stories to tell! :)
I’ve been listening to a lot of South African music lately. Amapiano is A VIBE! I’ve ended up trying to make beats in that style. Check out this brand new remix I did of my own tune “Future”
The Curious BookTape is OUT NOW!
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/album/3iRghz9YiaI3SLzUgVlBpd
Apple Music: https://t.co/QEvgeQFCea?amp=1
Boomplay:https://www.boomplay.com/albums/32077462?srModel=COPYLINK&srList=WEB
TIDAL:https://tidal.com/browse/album/198326319
I took this today because I just wanted to see how large my hair looks. I’ve been growing it. Lol
Some of my “offices” in the last few weeks that I’ve performed and gotten busy as i’ve been touring doing my hip hop artist, performance poet, author, edutainer thing!
Birmingham, Didsbury (Manchester), Laurus Cheadle Hulme (Manchester), Northwood (London), Tor Bridge (Plymouth), Cheadle Hulme (Manchester)
Back for a third time! September 24th
Office of the day, September 10th, 2021
Somewhere in Enfield, where I got busy!
So nice they asked me to do it twice.
Manchester, Aug 18th, 2021
Man at work. Manchester, August 11th, 2021.
The Curious BookTape™️ freestyle (Part 1)
The Curious BookTape™️ of Karl Nova coming soon
Check out the visualiser for my latest single:
Retrospective (Sankofa)
It’s out worldwide on all outlets
I’m happy to let you know the follow up to my debut book #RhythmAndPoetry is OUT NOW!
Buy a signed copy of
“The Curious Case of Karl Nova” for only £6.99
here:
Published In partnership with Caboodle books
Cover art: Greg Blackman
illustrations: Joseph Witchall
Thanks in advance for the love and support!!
