FROM VULNERABILITY to VICTORY: My journey back to storytelling.
FROM VULNERABILITY to VICTORY: My journey back to storytelling.
"Our first kiss was horizontal ..." (Blackberry Molasses f/ 13 of Nazareth)
Sooo have your heard my new album CIVIL
WRITES? Here's the link just in case you missed the huge release >> https://open.spotify.com/album/1RCsJbQZGAwO7rmNWNAZlN?si=npTYV5bjQNGlIQXsZXfuGQ
Though Queen Sheba is Grammy Nominated, as of earlier this year, for her previous spoken word album, she's back with a powerful new project, CIVIL WRITES: The South Got Something to Say, a raw, emotional journey through the experiences of a mixed-black, LGBT, adopted, homeless, multiple youth-homes, girl from Detroit transcending into womanhood where she, ultimately, finds her voice through vivid poetry, it explores the powerful journey of learning her heritage, each experience shaping her identity as she escapes to the South.
The album captures the soul of her transformation—rich in history, culture, and
self-discovery—creating a bridge between past and present that resonates on a
personal and collective level.
(... aaaand I mixed in a little Hip-Hop and alternative rock for the people in the back!)
I used to pour my heart out on Yahoogroups, a million years ago. Back then, I shared the raw, vulnerable pieces of my life with a small, trusted circle. It was before the days of social media, where every post didn’t feel like a shout into the void of the internet. But one day, I stopped. I felt too exposed, like I had opened a door that I wasn’t ready to
walk through. I watched a YouTube video, the other day, where Saucy Santana interviewed his bestie Young MIAMI and she talked about why she stopped going LIVE all the time. She said the comments were so cruel she just couldn’t take it anymore. And I felt seen. I think I might’ve “amen-ed” outloud.
As I’ve watched the world shift around me—AI growing more sophisticated, life speeding up—I’ve realized that human connection is still the most important thing in my life. My mother always said, "Leave the campground better than when you found it," and ain't that the truth? So, I’m back, stepping into the world of storytelling once more.
This time, I’m hoping that the stories of my life make you a little braver each
week.
Now, I know everyone has adult ADD these days, so I promise to keep it short. Gone are the days of 5-8 pages of deep dives into my life; instead, I’ll bring you the meat of things, plus the tea of my weird (and I love being weird - Poetry life)
This blog will also serve as my official FYC (For Your Grammy Consideration) updates. And just so we’re clear—if you ever want to step back from my little corner of the world, no hard feelings.
Thank you for reading. I’ll be here Sundays-ish to share what’s happening in my world.
Here’s what’s up first:
Do you know anyone with a podcast or media
outlet?
My new album, CIVIL WRITES: The South Got
Something to Say, is up
For Your Grammy Consideration in the Spoken
Word-Poetry Category! YAY!
First Round Voting: Oct 4-15, 2024
Press & Booking:
SVB Management
bookingqueensheba@gmail.com
919-422-5166
404-697-9734
Going Live on IG! - Makes me want to
throw up! LOL
Going live honestly makes me so nervous—it's like standing on a stage in front of a thousand invisible people. I’ve received some great tips, so every Tuesday and Thursday, I’ll be going live on Instagram to unofficially talk about the Grammy submission process for poets. This info can benefit everyone, so join my growing IG & TikTok communities!
@thequeensheba
Join my membership-based writer's community.
Text 404-697-9734 to join. The annual fee is $50 until Dec 31st, then it’s
going up to $75. Membership includes free tickets to City Winery shows,
weekly writing and business prompts, links to grants, jobs, gigs, and
unlimited access to ask me questions within the group. We give feedback
on each other's writing, too. All writing genres welcome!
I mean really… cut back on 3 Starbucks trips and you’re in there!
Love, Bethsheba
Thank you for being part of this journey with me.
Write on!
Love, Queen Sheba 💛
Tour Life
Purchase tickets to all shows here!
📍FRI 9/13 7P Poetry vs. Hip-Hop Charlotte-4!
With RadioOne Charlotte - @1053rnb
Skyline Nightz Nightclub & Lounge
5237 Albemarle rd Charlotte, NC
@bluzbluzbluz @flyypoet
@thequeensheba
📍SUN 9/15 Poetry vs. Hip-Hop Philly-4
@citywineryphil 6P Doors | 7:30P Showtime!
Featuring @killawordsmith @stephox @lexx_unapologetically
📍FRI 9/20 Augusta, GA Arts in the Heart Festival 6P: 2024 Grammy Nominated Poet Queen Sheba’s “CIVIL WRITES: The South Got Something to Say” Augusta Album Release Celebration x Grammy Consideration Party!
💻 WORLD WIDE GRAMMY VOTING ROUND ONE:
OCT 4th - 15th 2024
Click the flyer to listen to the album!
📍ATL Sun October 6 - PvHH x The Race Weekend
9-Year Anniversary Show All-Star Show! @CityWineryATL
Featuring Live Music by @ericadawson @citywineryatl
@therace_uc
