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The Stories Behind the Music — Breonna Sharde & Intellect | Radio Safa

Safa Music Group Season 3 Episode 1

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In today’s Artist Spotlight, we sit down with Mike Dowd — known artistically as Intellect — an independent hip-hop artist celebrated for sharp lyricism, cinematic storytelling, and music built with purpose and longevity. Alongside him is Breonna Sharde’, a soulful vocalist and songwriter whose sound blends soul and jazz with intention, truth, and joy.

In this conversation: Intellect’s approach to crafting records that create moments instead of chasing them, the story and emotion behind tracks like “Too Many Losses” (feat. Dave East), and what keeps his music grounded in authenticity. Breonna shares the heart behind her artistry, the meaning of “Golden Hour” (released October 2025), and a preview into her upcoming debut 8-track EP arriving mid-2026—woven with themes of freedom, clarity, and divine alignment.

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