<center>https://cdn.dribbble.com/users/105681/screenshots/2763547/5.gif</center>
___
<h1>[Steemit Open Mic Week 114](https://steemit.com/openmic/@luzcypher/steemit-open-mic-week-114-see-who-played-open-mic)</h1>

<h1>**My Top 5 In Order**</h1>
___
![U5dr8oM2omDT43VKqDaA2Zn9ig9qbGA_1680x8400.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmRFJuUYPXXQaai6XV7Vui3yYWwqMe47oLQHcaQKiy6fJr/U5dr8oM2omDT43VKqDaA2Zn9ig9qbGA_1680x8400.png)
___
*As one of the 6 judges, and as an original artist also, I aim to represent the best original artists in this contest from our wonderful Steemit community. I am keeping my ears open for cover artists as well, don't worry but creating an original song is indeed impressive, especially if executed and performed well. Best of skill and performance to you all next week. This week was filled with so many wonderful artists, even amongst the high amount of entries, and there were still many talented performers who entered, so forgive me if I didn't list you, I definitely heard everyone's entries. Also, be sure to check out the other judges' top picks for the week, @krystle, @soundlegion, @passion-ground, @meno, and @luzcypher, who hosts the Open Mic Contest. See you next week! And don't forget to please vote for @Pfunk, @Ausbitbank, @Luzcypher, @Curie, @Aggroed, @Helpie, @Lukestokes, & @Teamsteem as witnesses here https://steemit.com/~witnesses, all of whom are our biggest supporters who help to run, fund, curate, build and expand the Open Mic Contest.*
<center>https://media3.giphy.com/media/xT9IgqsxbV3FbKZJVC/giphy.gif</center>
___
https://youtu.be/cGR1F2MsuCk

**1.** **@cristmounicou's** ***"Perfect" By Ed Sheeran*** Cover Song

*Very smooth and beautiful cover performance. Your silk vocals and passionate conviction brought this song to life. First place was well deserved this week for you and your team. Keep up the great music.*

https://steemit.com/openmic/@cristmounicou/steemit-openmic-week-114-perfect-ed-sheeran-cover
___
https://youtu.be/2DfKoyNWkMY

**2.** **@justinzidi's** ***"Naked" By James Arthur*** Cover Song

*Man oh man bro, you have some ultimately skilled and smooth vocals. You are taking over the soulful section of Open Mic and showcasing your raw and evident talents. Don‘t stop with the momentum you‘re building up, this entry was fire.*

https://steemit.com/openmic/@justinzidi/steemit-openmic-week-114-nakedjames-arthur-cover
___
https://youtu.be/mQjxTmRJ6UY

**3.** **@pechichemena's** ***"La Noche De Tu Amor" By Loli Molina*** Cover Song

*Consistently skilled and amazing as usual bro. You hardly ever disappoint and you make it look easy too! Looking forward to your next one for sure.*

https://steemit.com/openmic/@pechichemena/steemit-open-mic-week-114-la-noche-de-tu-amor-loli-molina-cover-song
___
https://youtu.be/Bif1zDBVi0Q

**4.** **@drewley's** ***"Baby It‘s Cold Outside*** Cover Song

*You both had great singing chemistry and brought the house down with smooth performances of a classic jazz number. Encore and bravo.*

https://steemit.com/openmic/@drewley/steemit-open-mic-week-114-baby-it-s-cold-outside
___
https://youtu.be/4NmKffpW2wU

**5.** **@isabelmetlige's** ***"Listen To Your Heart"*** Cover Song

*Great cover choice, this brings back good memories and you did this song justice. Keep sharing your gift of music with the world, we are watching and listening with anxious excitement.*

https://steemit.com/english/@isabelmetlige/open-mic-week-114-listen-to-your-heart-cover
___
___
___
___
<h1>Honourable Mentions</h1>
**My Top 9 In A Particular Order : )** 
___
___
___
___
https://youtu.be/1Qd1-rzluq4

**1.** **@senzenfrenz's** ***"Don't Know Why" Feat. Katalina By Norah Jones*** Cover Song

**

https://steemit.com/openmic/@senzenfrenz/steemit-openmic-week-114-don-t-know-why-norah-jones-by-katalina-and-senzenfrenz
___
https://youtu.be/H1aF7yNInr0

**2.** **@eugelys's** ***"Para Siempre" Feat. @Mayneth By Kany García*** Cover Song

https://steemit.com/openmic/@eugelys/p2iorquu
___
https://youtu.be/KUfsZTVlt64

**3.** **@josevallera's** ***"Stel Andre"- "Emotional Melodic Guitar Solo 1"*** Cover Song

**

https://steemit.com/openmic/@josevallera/steemit-open-mic-week-114-cover-stel-andre-emotional-melodic-guitar-solo-1-electric-mandolin-cover-by-josevallera
___
https://youtu.be/1INkKeRdLK0

**4.** **@kkarenmp's** ***"Maná - Rayando El Sol"*** Cover Song

https://steemit.com/openmic/@kkarenmp/k5vc8nax
___
https://youtu.be/ex0RXVezjvo

**5.** **@camuel's** ***"Ye Banks and Braes - Celtic Fingerstyle Guitar" By Robert Burns*** Cover Song

https://steemit.com/openmic/@camuel/open-mic-week-114-ye-banks-and-braes-celtic-fingerstyle-guitar
___
https://youtu.be/r-bHml8haCM

**6.** **@lk666's** ***"I Care For You"*** Original Song

https://steemit.com/openmic/@lk666/steemit-open-mic-week-114-original-i-care-for-you
___
https://youtu.be/kFwWlUKH-AQ

**7.** **@maycorjerjes18's** ***”Volver Volver” By Fernando Z. Maldonado*** Cover Song

https://steemit.com/openmic/@maycorjerjes18/8247tazj
___
https://youtu.be/jGAUVKecSII

**8.** **@yisusgtr's** ***”Te LLevo En El Alma/I Carry You In My Soul (Homenaje a @miguelblanco"*** Original Song

https://steemit.com/openmic/@yisusgtr/v7ykhuqm
___
https://youtu.be/GK5ex5eDVwc

**9.** **@maximilianoflute's** ***”Señor Jou" By Pablo Camacaro*** Cover Song

https://steemit.com/openmic/@maximilianoflute/steemit-openmic-semana-114-senor-jou-pablo-camacaro
___
___
___
<h1>Special Mentions</h1>
___
<h1>I want to mention more people, but I keep my judging strict for a reason. Many of you inspire me and make an impact. There simply are too many wonderful artists here, which is why open mic continues to grow. Keep playing and sharing please.</h1>
___
<h1>Artist On My Radar From Week 114</h1>
___
@lk666 @manuelmusic @eugelys @mayneth @guifaquetti @dearw @mfarinato @saullazo26 @josevallera @lostgalaxy @esthersanchez @rodrigo98 @dreamrafa @empathetic @edmundocentenor
___
**Apparently a lot of people don't know that I, @Verbal-D, am a Hip Hop Emcee as much as I am a singer/songwriter/beat producer, so I will continue to showcase from now on the song that inspired @Luzcypher to create the Open Mic Contest that we are all apart of today. I hope it inspires you to write original music.**
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_L2-H4g3IXk
[The Official Steemit Song By @Verbal-D, Feat. @Papa-Pepper & @EdgarStudio](https://steemit.com/music/@papa-pepper/verbal-d-s-the-official-steemit-song-featuring-edgarstudio-and-papa-pepper-music-video)
___
<center><h3>A Must Read Rap Verse Of Why I Love Hip Hop</h3>
https://steemitimages.com/0x0/https://media0.giphy.com/media/XHiceBMSWAlTq/giphy.gif
[Creating & Sharing Positive, Conscious, & Inspiring Hip Hop To All](https://steemit.com/my2018/@verbal-d/my2018-this-is-my-hobby-creating-and-sharing-positive-conscious-and-inspiring-hip-hop-music-to-all-original-blog-rap-verse)
**Click Green Title Above To Read**</center>
___
___
<h1>More original music from me coming very soon, stay tuned to my profile this week. I'll be releasing more live performances and professionally recorded tracks shortly.</h1>
___
<center>https://media3.giphy.com/media/Qf6kZBDKdqQrzk4HD5/200w.gif?cid=3640f6095bb25993626d3435413bdb15</center>

Thank you for viewing and reading this post in its entirety, I hope you enjoyed it for what it's worth.

<center>https://media3.giphy.com/media/KHWZ550bG88GQ/giphy.gif#1-grid1</center>
___

All Gifs used from Giphy.com

Next Post coming tomorrow

Please Upvote, Comment, Follow & Resteem to show your support

https://steemitimages.com/0x0/http://gifmaker.me/files/download/home/20161112/12/9SkN6t5zOayWDZRQTTTBWh/output_Ox6rcn.gif

My very own wonderful gif logos provided to me by the generous and kindhearted @papa-pepper & @termitemusic. Thanks again very much!

https://steemitimages.com/DQmfFjKE3Gwh2jYZe7zG7my99HWhdDn7nemu12h526EwXBa/verbalD.gif