Dasan Ahanu is back with (STAW) + (REE) + (TEL) + (UH), Vol. 3, another edition of his series fusing spoken word poetry and dynamic music production into a project that tackles social conditions, life experiences, and personal relationships. This offering is the third in this series centered on narrative and storytelling. The album showcases prowess as a wordsmith and takes the listener on an eloquent journey, blending sharp commentary with introspective reflections on identity, community, and culture. The project features vibrant beats, soulful melodies, powerful spoken word, and some amazing guest performances. Production by Mike Blayz helps provide a compelling and thought-provoking listening experience that challenges you to consider how much we know, think we know, and still have so much more to learn about.

The album was produced by Mike Blayz and recorded in Raleigh, NC at MOD Studios. With more than 20 years in the music business, producer/songwriter/engineer Mike Blayz has worked with some of the industry’s elite on both the independent and major level. Blayz has worked with Big Daddy Kane, Camp Lo, Beanie Seagal, Freeway, T-Pain, Prince Po (Organized Konfusion), Capadonna (Wu-Tang), Trick Daddy, E-40… to name a few. He is a powerhouse in the studio who can craft the beat, record the vocals, produce the vocals, mix and master the track, and provide musical direction for the project.

Guest appearances by Illpo, J. Melodik, Tamisha Waden, Osc Kelly, Shamika Chantae, Genesis Harris and Shikeish.

Cover photo by Law Bullock with MUG Photography.

Stream the project below:

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