Writing from both a place of strength and vulnerability, Athens, GA-based poet, artist, and author Shedrick S.H.E.D. Barnett surely delivers such a moving and soul-stirring performance with “Looking For My Mama” off of his latest album, “A Poet Was Here, Vol. 2.” The lyrics are introspective, honest, and openly vulnerable as he connects with the listener on a deeply personal level. If you have ever lost someone close to you, then this performance, offering solace and healing, will resonate deeply.

This performance features backing vocals by Athens-based singer Mista Lee, who with his mellow male vocals, adds depth and soulfulness, complementing the track’s essence and narrative impeccably.

The chorus:

“So if I’m lost around town like I don’t know my way around (looking for my mama)
Things ain’t quite been the same since the lord called her name…” is at the core of this release and embodies the track’s larger theme about loss and its toll on Shedrick.

This song was inspired by the loss of his mother as well as both of his grandmas. Lines like “Things ain’t quite been the same since the Lord called her name” show how his mom left a void in their lives that can never be filled.

This performance is raw, honest, and deeply vulnerable and has been performed from an intensely personal place, making it an undeniably moving piece of music that anyone who has grappled with loss can gravitate toward.

The track’s gentle yet powerful production wraps around the lyrics like a warm embrace, allowing Barnett’s vivid words to resonate deeply. The beat was produced by another Athens-based producer, Sunny James.

I highly recommend “Looking For My Mama” to anyone navigating personal loss—it can provide a sense of solace and connection.

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