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With Johnnie Mikel’s forthcoming album, Purgatory, he adds his creative fuel to the collective of progressive voices organizing for change. A narrative of intersections in art and culture, Purgatory, produced by <a href="spotify:artist:0QRlPXGJDEERPZcfBlspR0" data-name="James Michael">James Michael</a> (<a href="spotify:artist:0cc6vw3VN8YlIcvr1v7tBL" data-name="Mötley Crüe">Mötley Crüe</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:6ogn9necmbUdCppmNnGOdi" data-name="Alanis Morissette">Alanis Morissette</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:3BmGtnKgCSGYIUhmivXKWX" data-name="Kelly Clarkson">Kelly Clarkson</a>) addresses topics like mental health in the music industry, the effects of social media on youth, human rights, and disillusionment in love and politics. The deeply confessional lyrics reverberate the times with a fierce hope for a better tomorrow. With alternative pop leanings, it beguiles the listener with influences ranging from <a href="spotify:artist:0oSGxfWSnnOXhD2fKuz2Gy" data-name="David Bowie">David Bowie</a> to <a href="spotify:artist:1HY2Jd0NmPuamShAr6KMms" data-name="Lady Gaga">Lady Gaga</a> to <a href="spotify:artist:3mIj9lX2MWuHmhNCA7LSCW" data-name="The 1975">The 1975</a> and <a href="spotify:artist:6DIS6PRrLS3wbnZsf7vYic" data-name="WALK THE MOON">WALK THE MOON</a>. Mikel has worked alongside industry heavyweights like <a href="spotify:artist:4b9L0p4cMof32XvjwT9YrX" data-name="Tommy Lee">Tommy Lee</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:2SwLEGWYgzGFZwKLMSUEJI" data-name="Lauren Christy">Lauren Christy</a>, Lindy Robbins, and <a href="spotify:artist:3DeiiuwMdor1PDW8e7Xivu" data-name="Nash Overstreet">Nash Overstreet</a> and traveling between NY, LA and Nashville where he opened for Charlie Daniels, Little River Band, and Josh Turner. He created the “One Word Foundation” in 2016 after penning his song, “One” (included on Purgatory) which is inspired by the idea that one word, choice or chance can change the course of a life.
Purgatory is set to release on February 3, 2023.
To link up with Mikel and join the mission, follow on socials @johnniemikel and @onewordfoundation
Purgatory is set to release on February 3, 2023.
To link up with Mikel and join the mission, follow on socials @johnniemikel and @onewordfoundation
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