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Remnant Of YHWH • A Messenger👑🥷🏾
Artist • Poet • Nogah🛸📜🌟
Abstract Philosopher • Surrealycist💭🪐🎶
Creator Of @thelyricallotus✍🏾🪷
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Realized after doing my sobering and needed count. last year I did over 40 features/speaking engagements. Thats excluding my own programing.An additional 20 or so open mics (mostly to give back support).Quite literally performed 2-3 times a day on a few occasions.I had a ball. My nervous system did not. I still showed up with everything on and off stage... Felt familiar. Still catching back up to myself and beyond.Will only be saying yes to soul aligned features and genuine (I feel like testing out this one) open mic moments.I love meeting people blind and them doing the same. No proof necessary. All heart all the time. Push always.No complaining. While I mostly walk lone ninja... I can assure you I am never truly alone...Love is still real. So is the wisdom. 💜It is well... Wishing goodness and mercy on your journeys too. I'm grateful for mine...#MakesSenseNow #Recovery #Honor #Protection #BlackArt by @nahla.gem

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A Moment Mr. Jackson By Nahla GemDirector : @directedbyjuliusconway@provisionhousestudioProverbs 18 : 16 🙏🏾Honored and humbled to be able to perform for The 2300 Jackson St Block Party. 💫🕴🏾✨️I just want to say this whole experience showed me one truth. You either trust God or... Actually 🤔 Im not finishing that sentence. Because we are ABSOLUTELY trusting God 1000 percent this way.Thank you @mayor_eddiemelton Carolyn Mccrady who encouraged and campaigned for the performance Joyce Wilson @jackiebisesi @niecyofficial and fam @danniejane23 @markspencerforsenator @klathelyricist @1markael @djkceaser Adam Hershman @ronjackson55 @thejacksons @christucker and everyone who organized volunteered and produced this show for everything. Blessings.#IllBeThereLove is always the reason. I love my city...Gary vs Everybody 💎 #NahlaGem #2300JacksonSt #BlockParty #BlackArt #GaryIndiana #TheLyricalLotus #JuliusConway #TheJacksons #Jackson5 #MichaelJackson #GodIsLove by @nahla.gem

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My encounters with Black History, and my personal history is what I've been nostalgic on. Through poetry and activism, I've found myself around leaders, teachers, pillars, people thorough for more than a dollar/look. I honor them today. And a girl who knew there had to be an alternative route that didn't cost your soul/integrity... The moments I heard stories biopic worthy right from the sources. I dont have enough photos for all. But I have gratitude and a heart that's assured/warmed...So this BHM was interesting. I found myself considering juxtaposed positions/demeanors. A thought that's hounded me for years... How they convinced us to spread their thoughts about us to us. How "each one teach one" became "keep your foot on these n****s necks!"For an oppressor or exploiter. Eh. Not opposed. Idc what either looks like... (That may be useful. *notes) Still, how did we let them twist the plot in their favor to the point where some of us sound and operate like overseers and exploiters to our own. Not just with a line. But how we operate and what we honor/respect. They don't even have to get to us first now my ni***? Hmm. It can't all be money and tax write offs disguised as "giving back." It can't all be materialism and treating integrity like an afterthought. You won't convince me actualization requires partiality, opportunist ideals, and selfcentered morals (capitalism). I dont believe it's protecting predators or enabling maltreatment according to bank accounts/status. Nor is it a lack of accountability to those you wrong or impact in harmful (sometimes life altering) ways in your personal walk.So. What's your Black History? You exclusively. The real one. When rumors or praise, positive or negative words, truth, facts, lies, assumptions, and preconceived whatevers from others fall away.What will your creator say of your Black History? When it's you and him? I hope it's love. I hope it's beautiful. I hope you stood tall when it wasn't for gain. On and off stage. (a metaphor.) Because, life is real. Peace.✌🏾S/o to Yah... Never took anybody's blood money, bribe, a predators check, or a backseat while the enemy drove. Bet I get there walking📍 #BHM by @nahla.gem

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CHRISTENING 🌊 🤍 👑 OUT NOW !Available on all platforms. Give offering on Even.Personal thank you to everyone who heard early and sought to help with this incredibly meaningful song. I pray you enjoy hearing and deciphering on your own as well.Annotations are great. However, I plan to explore deep waters with my people more intentionally through this song and conversation... More on that soon.Thank you for hearing me. 🤲🏾Blessings, Nahla GemProd: @mixsastudios 🎛#Survivor #Agape #NahlaGem #Christening #BlackArt by @nahla.gem

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Huge thank you to @jaylyngatz for inviting me to his amazing show at @subtchicago . From them featuring on his song to him opening up for BLU & EXILE @bluherfavcolor !! So happy for you friend. Genuine always wins in the end.Got to see some faces I missed too @djskoli @jlesliemonique and man... S/o to homies who get you outside for all the right reasons.📸 : @jlesliemonique#KeepGoing #ChicagoNights #JayLynGatz #BluAndExile by @nahla.gem

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THE SET OPEN MIC @melanated_in_americaSEE ME AGAIN TODAY !! 7PM @thesilverroomDOING A lil TALKING MYSELF.(To the people as always. Never the pork.)A promise...#Truth #NahlaGem #MelanatedInAmerica #ChicagoEvents #Blackart by @nahla.gem

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Going bar for bar this week 👑💪🏾🤍@67social Jul. 23@melanated_in_america Jul. 24Hope to see as many smiles as possible.I'll bring one too. 🫶🏾Yah Bless.Matthew 5 : 8- lil sister 🫰🏾#BackOutside #GodsChild #NahlaGem by @nahla.gem

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Went to church on Saturday and spent the rest of the day being the church where I went. I remember getting to bed late the day before between paperwork prayer and other. That night I heard God clearly say "If you make your way and be obedient about tomorrow I'll bless you."Did exactly that. Got my clothes together and made service early not late like I thought. Saw a friend unexpectedly and her daughter who loved my new song. Enjoyed service with alot of gems and some much needed laughs. That morning my bible landed on a verse stating how its dangerous to be discouraged or dead in prayer. The sermon ? "The effectual fervant prayer". Took it as God saying don't let up off the enemy now. Noted. @bishopsinegalThought I was running late to an event @fromthegofest (yall know how I feel about showing up) and ended up again being early yet perfect timing. Message and a theme...Proceeded to have the best back outside day I couldve possibly had with some new and old faces. (Didn’t take enough pictures AT ALL) lol. But present after the year Ive had felt really good... And thats way more priceless to me.Just a testimony. God keeps his promises. Big and small. He is not a man that he should lie. And he walks with his own. EVERYWHERE. Also loves a good surprise... Agape Always. YHWH was right. Psalms 91Psalms 11Exodus 14:14#Testimony #Healing #Clearing #Protected YHWH by @nahla.gem

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#unsocialaes Song Review: Nahla GemNahla Gem @nahla.gem also known as The Gem of Shaolin, is one of those creatives who has always been intentional about expanding what Chicago’s music scene can look like, feel like, and represent. Beyond being an artist, she’s an organizer, cultural worker, and community builder whose integrity has remained consistent throughout every chapter of her journey..Through her platform, Lyrical Lotus @thelyricallotus she’s cultivated spaces rooted in authenticity, while her work alongside @officialchairmanfredhamptonjr speaks to the depth of her commitment to community and purpose. What can sometimes get overlooked, though, is just how incredible Nahla Gem is as a recording artist. Because she’s constantly pouring into others and building platforms, it’s easy to forget that her own music deserves just as much attention. “CHRISTENING” is a reminder of exactly that..Head to our website to read the rest of the review..Link in bio.. by @nahla.gem

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CHRISTENING By Nahla Gem 7.17 🌊🤍👑https://unitedmasters.com/m/christeningMatthew 5:8Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.Psalm 24:4-5He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; Who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.#CHRISTENING #NahlaGem #Survivor#Psalms91 #Agape by @nahla.gem

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Early listen on EVEN linkinbioChristening soon. 7.17 🌊🤍👑https://www.even.biz/r/christeninghttps://unitedmasters.com/m/christeningTroubled water is healing water...Psalms 91#indiemusician #indieartists #alternativernb #alternativehiphop #NahlaGem by @nahla.gem

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