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[Steemit Open Mic Week 100](https://steemit.com/openmic/@luzcypher/steemit-open-mic-week-100-see-who-played-open-mic-part-one)

My Top 5 In Order

___ ![U5dr8oM2omDT43VKqDaA2Zn9ig9qbGA_1680x8400.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmRFJuUYPXXQaai6XV7Vui3yYWwqMe47oLQHcaQKiy6fJr/U5dr8oM2omDT43VKqDaA2Zn9ig9qbGA_1680x8400.png) ___ *As one of the 6 judges, and as an original artist also, I aim to represent the best original artists in this contest from our wonderful Steemit community. I am keeping my ears open for cover artists as well, don't worry but creating an original song is indeed impressive, especially if executed and performed well. Best of skill and performance to you all next week. This week was filled with so many wonderful artists, even amongst the high amount of entries, and there were still many talented performers who entered, so forgive me if I didn't list you, I definitely heard everyone's entries. Also, be sure to check out the other judges' top picks for the week, @krystle, @soundlegion, @passion-ground, @meno, and @luzcypher, who hosts the Open Mic Contest. See you next week! And don't forget to please vote for @Pfunk, @Ausbitbank, & @Teamsteem as witnesses here https://steemit.com/~witnesses, all three of whom are our biggest supporters equally who help to run, fund, curate, build and expand the Open Mic Contest.* https://media3.giphy.com/media/xT9IgqsxbV3FbKZJVC/giphy.gif ___ ___ ___ https://youtu.be/JI6g2uCywJ8 **1.** **@arigenevieve’s** ***"July"*** Original Song *What a wonderful performance and first entry into the Open Mic Community. You sang beautifully and played guitar very well. People indeed are funny things spiralling into twisting vicious circles. You told such a beautiful story of heartbreak and tenacious endurance through such pain. Thank you for sharing such a deep gem. Looking forward to hearing more of your original music. You receive a big warm welcome.* https://steemit.com/openmic/@arigenevieve/steemit-open-mic-week-100-july-original ___ https://youtu.be/OtmW_H827dw **2.** **@cristmounicou’s** ***"Quitémonos la ropa" By Alexander Pires*** Cover Song *You have a lot of groove and energy to your vocals. This was a very refreshing cover song, the melodies were very strong and memorable and you sang with a passionate intensity. Keep up creating and contributing great music. Thank you for sharing this gem and looking forward to more of what you perform in the future.* https://steemit.com/openmic/@cristmounicou/steemit-open-mic-semana-100-cristmounicou-cover-quitemonos-la-ropa-por-alexander-pires ___ https://youtu.be/q-aJ24AlbK0 **3.** **@lisamalletart's** ***"Tempo ao Tempo" By Gelson Oliveira***Cover Song *Neverending feel good vibes resonate from you two, and it is always a joy and healing experience to hear you two sing so captivatingly. You do indeed have a welcoming and impressionably lingering energy about you and you both represent what Open Mic is all about. Thanks for another fantastic entry. Looking forward to more as always.* https://steemit.com/openmic/@lisamalletart/open-mic-week-100-lisa-and-rhavi-or-tempo-ao-tempo-gelson-oliveira-cover ___ https://youtu.be/_9zO7-38D04 **4.** **@basilmarples'** ***"100 (and 1)*** Original Song *It feels like a year since you last entered. Please don't make us wait so long again. You are lallygagging with your comedic and musical genius. I could rewatch and hear all your entries and be continuously amused and entertained and impressed as if it were the first time. This is just another gem for the record books. More beautiful piano music with witty and tangible lyrics that story tell such vivid moments of life. Looking forward to more of your originals bro. I too wish I had a million more of me...* https://steemit.com/openmic/@basilmarples/openmic-week-100-original-song-100-and-1 ___ https://youtu.be/GWK0vnwt2K8 **5.** **@drewsmusic's** ***"I Say A Little Prayer" By Aretha Franklin*** Cover Song *A very fine and smooth, commemorative rendition of the great Aretha Franklin. May she rest in peace and your fine tuned vocals compliment this gem of a cover, without much surprise. You consistently bring and do your best each and every time and raise the bar for your fellow musical peers. Keep up the wonderful music man. Looking forward to your future entries.* https://steemit.com/openmic/@drewsmusic/steemit-openmic-week-100-i-say-a-little-prayer-aretha-franklin ___ ___ ___ ___

Honourable Mentions

**My Top 7 In A Particular Order : )** ___ https://youtu.be/CZrDT0187Cs **1.** **@skycorridors'** ***"My Favorite Coins*** Cover Song ** https://steemit.com/openmic/@skycorridors/steemit-open-mic-week-100-my-favorite-coins ___ https://youtu.be/jzC2lcNd_NA **2.** **@dianakyv's** ***"Por Ti Volare*** Cover Song  ** https://steemit.com/openmic/@dianakyv/hsy0m5v8 ___ https://youtu.be/uXk8nT0xyAs **3.** **@branhmusic’s** ***"Flying"*** Original Song ** https://steemit.com/openmic/@branhmusic/steemit-openmic-week-100-oringinal-song-flying-be3cbd44d8f9best ___ https://youtu.be/5dRBXiTpAZ4 **4.** **@shookriya’s** ***"Parkinglot Blues"*** Original Song ** https://steemit.com/openmic/@shookriya/n4jhbrfo ___ https://youtu.be/RztBF1pFFxQ **5.** **@minuetoacademy’s** ***"Presagio"*** Cover Song ** https://steemit.com/openmic/@minuetoacademy/steemit-openmic-week-100-minuetoacademy-presagio-cover ___ https://youtu.be/eKZXMBayHPA **6.** **@paintingangels'** ***"Too Quiet"*** Original Song ** https://steemit.com/openmic/@paintingangels/ilr3ttur ___ https://youtu.be/GP7EinoN9mw **7.** **@dreamrafa's** ***"Biaxident"*** Cover Song  ** https://steemit.com/openmic/@dreamrafa/steemit-open-mic-week-100-biaxident-cover ___ ___ ___

Special Mentions

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I want to mention more people, but I keep my judging strict for a reason. Many of you inspire me and make an impact. There simply are too many wonderful artists here, which is why open mic continues to grow. Keep playing and sharing please.

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Artists On My Radar From Week 100

@shookriya @drewley @lucybanks @pechichemena @davidfar @josegri @mariajruizb @siomarasalmeron @rafaelricardo @salvadorhr18 @itslobianco @darrenclaxton @maximilianoflute @miguelvargas @paintingangels @roman.musica @alejandra23 @yrmaleza @belenlopr @mayneth @felixjfarfan @jotadiaz12 @kimugas23 @kikepinedo @joseacabrerav @jaybird @lucybanks @rafaelricardo @maximilianoflute ___ **Apparently a lot of people don't know that I, @Verbal-D, am a Hip Hop Emcee as much as I am a singer/songwriter/beat producer, so I will continue to showcase from now on The Song that inspired @Luzcypher to create the Open Mic Contest that we are all apart of today. I hope it inspires you to write original music.** https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_L2-H4g3IXk ["The Official Steemit Song" By @Verbal-D, Feat. @Papa-Pepper & @EdgarStudio](https://steemit.com/music/@papa-pepper/verbal-d-s-the-official-steemit-song-featuring-edgarstudio-and-papa-pepper-music-video) ___ [Epic Arena Beat](https://steemit.com/originalmusic/@verbal-d/melodious-music-memoirs-12-epic-arena-original-beats) ___ ___ ___

More original music from me coming very soon, stay tuned to my profile these weeks. I'll be releasing more live performances and professionally recorded tracks shortly.

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