Athens based poet Shedrick S.H.E.D. Barnett’s “More Than Friends,” featuring R&B vocalist DaniJay is heartwarming!

For as long as he can remember, Shedrick S.H.E.D. Barnett has always been a poet; it was his creative outlet and the thing he sought solace in when everything else around him was not making sense. With pen and paper, he would jot down his thoughts in the most poetic and creative way possible and maybe perform them to his folks, friends, a girl he was checking out, or maybe just keep them to himself.

The beauty of poetry lies in its creative freedom; it is limitless and allows you to freely talk about anything in a way that is inspiring. For some time now, Barnett has been operating in this bondless bubble—writing down his thoughts, delivering them over some melodic accompaniment, and occasionally collaborating with other singer-songwriters and musicians.

His discography has already been embellished with a total of five albums, of which “A Poet Was Here, Vol. 2” is the fifth. The track “More Than Friends” is a single off of this 20-track compilation.

In this ballad, Barnett featured guest vocalist DaniJay who inflicts the track with her euphonious R&B-infused vocals, coloring the tune with that R&B flavor, and performing the memorable chorus graciously.

On his part, Barnett is cool, calm, and collected, unleashing some thought-provoking, flattering, and love-fueled rhymes that will woo you in equal measure as the intended target. His way with words is simply unmatched, and he has got that vibrant tone that is earworming.

This is one of those pieces that hit you right in the feels, and you just want more of it. The seemingly warm, lush, and candidly laid-back and bouncing melodies are a result of the mellow guitar tones and the thoughtfully hit cymbals and hi-hats.

“More Than Friends” is the type of track you can play as you get ready to take your significant other out or simply if sharing music is your love language.

To get a taste of this heartwarming performance from one of the best poets out there, follow the attached link and give it a spin!

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