@@cg-ny9078 The reference to passerby seeing the homeless man society deems 'dirty' or the black man in Brandon doing good but society deems 'unkempt' / untrusting in a racial tone
@@lavans06 That's an interesting interpretation. I thought the same thing for the homeless man but I interpreted it as for Brandon, the passerby viewed him as the "clean one" based solely on an outside image, but in reality, Brandon's self-satisification was internally tainted regardless of what he had for himself at the time.
Woah that “do you know why I smell like this?” And “wearing appealing clothes to hide that you’re healing” line threw me. Incredible performance and words🙌🏾❤️
The beauty is you get it and so many others do as well.I am past my youth now but to all you young lads and lasses go forth,be brave and follow your dreams.
He is just incredible. The youth he gets to work with are lucky to have someone so intelligent, passionate and talented to inspire them and teach them. I don’t get tired of hearing him speak his gift. The whole family is beautiful.
Goosebumps!!!! And then the child calling out dad in the end that literally got it for me!!! This guy is such a beautiful soul shines through so immensely!❤😇🙏
YES, I’ve been waiting for him to come back!!!!! He is my favorite contestant to ever be on the show! What he does is so impactful and meaningful! The way he just speaks to someone’s soul is absolutely profound!!!
I remember him from 2020 and his words have a POWER to them that I’ve never heard.. wish him nothing but the best, this isn’t the usual talent you see on this show, he’s literally just SPEAKING. Congrats Mr. Leake, you are truly astonishing ❤
He is one person that every single time I watch him it brings me to tears. It makes me happy and hurt. But seeing him show and feel all the emotions i and so many others feel and really genuinely feel it. Man fills my heart with painful loving joy
i remember predicting him winning the show and still sitting here today the day after the preformance and listing to it again and just thinking to myself this guy won the show with a method you never thought could win but i thought he could from his first audition i thought damn he could win it all never once thought he couldnt because the power he carries when he speaks his second performance he broke me so hard cause all i could think of was my mom during that and then this performance was just like the perspective he gives on life in this one thing is just amazing love him so much but for a reason i still dont understand because spoken word is not normally something ive ever liked but he just makes spoken word so different in unbelieveable sometimes
What a gift this young man has been given---and how wonderful he has shared it with us. Absolutely amazing and such humble delivery of powerful messages in each delivery. Loved the look of pure love and adoration in his little girl's face as she stared at him as he held her. Beautiful family.
Back in high school i was in Speech, there were many different categories like prose, drama, duo, all based on written words and plays. When i was in 9th grade i did poetry., i relate to this man and i love the fact that he is the only spoken word artist out there in AGT.
Wow! I think this is the best performance since America’s got Talent began! I really think he is set apart from any other person so far! A person of true talent!! ❤️🙌🤩
Beautiful form of art he made me cry with his words he's really unique couldn't feel anything with a song but with just words alone it's just pure honesty
He is a way SHOWER- he shows the WAY for so many humans have lost their way. We don’t have leaders or way showers in countries any more we have puppets cut outs!! But here is a man showing the beauty of his soul. He would be a great leader we need more of him in our world. Time for hearts to open as well as minds and see those around us especially those less fortunate x
Spoken word or poetry is also a part of our culture in the Philippines and I'm glad that AGT had a winner with this beautiful art form. Kudos to you, Brandon.
Brandon is amazing!!! I am so impressed by every word he speaks. I love how he has given glory to god in all that he’s done. He’s inspiring so many young kids and people older than him like myself!
Brandon’s words r perfect! Almost like the words that I write to my dad who died almost 3 years ago in July…I write Dear Dad letters to my dad…I write them cause…I want to inspire people just like Brandon did here! I’d love to b on the show and read my letters to everyone and see what they say. Inspiring people…one life at a time.
That's dope that you write letters to your dad like that. I say jump...go on AGT and share your story. I'd love to hear your letters. My dad killed himself when I was 3 so you could inspire so many. God bless.
@@jennag4541 thank u!! I’ve been writing him since he died…it’s how I cope with him being gone. And I kno he reads them…so now I’m putting into book form…letting people kno that it’s ok at whatever age u r…to still grieve ur loved ones that past. I’m not how how I’ll get them published…but I do want them published
An amazing performance by Brandon. It was an unusual win for him when he won AGT with spoken word during the pandemic, but with this performance he's proven to people that he's not a fluke.
He's actually special, He has ability to evoke people's emotions! The problem some people would have is that they can't comprehend some of what he says which is really deep!
That was the most beautiful, absolutely gut, wrenching powerful thing I have heard in such a long time! What a outstanding and beautiful human being he is!
You are an outstanding person Brandon,because your poems are so beautiful and they are so true. Keep telling your truth through your poems,because the HUMAN RACE needs to really listen to what you are saying!✝️🙏💕
I rewatched his acts before watching this vid. and yes, this is talent. not only the meaningful words, but how he delivers it with his tone and mannerisms. the message too is so relatable. i try so hard not to look at homeless people or people on the streets because I feel bad for not being the one to help them, even though I pray someone else does. he also indirectly mentions Jesus which is great and who gaf if he doesn't have a show in vegas, he's helping kids which is much more important. edit: i find it funny how the audience r just holdin their phones like that
Brandon Leake is excellent at conveying the "spoken words"..Brought tears to my eyes, in a good way. Thank you Brandon. His daughter is adorable..👏🏽💐💥🔥💝🙌🏾💯☑️😄
This was incredible. He literally has everyones attention. This man is a true artist. Funny how the guy who won AGT Spain is called Brandon, well Cesar Brandon. And they're both so amazing. I wish everyone understood Spanish
Growing up, my father would read to us from the 50 greatest stories in America for that particular year or what not. I loved, listening to him, read to the to us these stories, and he didn’t just read them in a mono tone he put the emotions in behind the story. He would read the story before hand and try to understand the author, and try to read as he could about them, and what they had to say about the story what the idea was that they were trying to get across. Story, tearing telling festivals, and this young man’s gift is very much needed in our society. All too often we get caught up in technology and watching digital stuff, but I guarantee you, if you go to the reading of a story or a storytelling festival, or listening to someone like this young man, with his passion of sharing humanity, and his finest, you will find a humanity you have not felt before. Thank you for this opportunity to hear the beauty of another human soul and their journey in their life, and how all our lives are interconnected, and sometimes we must look at ourselves to see how we look at others. Love is everything!
I love this! I myself write poetry and it's something so pure and beautiful that has an impact on the most inner emotions and it's extremely underated!
If it is that Brandon is not one of the greatest motivators on planet earth, then I don't know who else is. It was a pleasure listening to his performance once again. Kingston, Jamaica.
All my life I have hated spoken word and poetry before I heard of Brandon. He widened my lens and opened my mind. Thank you, Brandon. Your art changed me for the better.
We do need more people like you! Look how much your family loves you! That is greatest proof that your the real deal! If you can't truly Love your family and receive Love back then gaining the world means nothing! Proud of you man!
He should release an album/CD independently. Hopefully that would qualify him for the Grammys. I want him to get invited to perform. EDIT-ADD INFO President Obama was NOMINATED and WON TWICE for BEST SPOKEN WORDS album. He's got his third nomination for the award February 2023. I wish Obama will see Brandon's performances and introduce Brandon to the person that produced his album. OR any of those African American producers that were honoured recently at the Grammys.
He's great cuz he speaks the truth is great because God's within his heart Brandon you should literally be a preacher millions would come and listen and they wouldn't fall asleep just think of that bro you touched thee heart when the world was dark remove many souls no matter the age you you've moved them all for you can see through mountains so clear you literally bring angels to tears so keeping that being a teacher I can't wait to see you as a preacher cuz you're already an amazing husband father you've already struck gold More than this world could ever give you know even though you didn't get through agt's All-Star we all got to see the amazing man that you are
i agree. that's what I noticed about him. God made him win for a reason. and we r the few million to see his act. and he mentioned Jesus and I think Nebachadnezzar indirectly in his poem
It reminded of a biblical story i read and the way we judge people so easily without knowing the layers of their story, my professor always taught me about people we see or know is get to know their story first because we don't know what they are going through i feel that interacts with his poem of his. he gave us a story that is a gift that there is more to getting to know somebody or someone or even further than that. its so powerful. i enjoy his poems its powerful to hear and the way he gets into it and speaks from his very soul. 🥰
One day, I'll thank Brandon for making me try out spoken word poetry even though I stopped last year after too many failures. But the experience? Amazing.
Omg the line, "I wonder which one of us they thought was clean" gave me chills. So good
I wonder what that meant
@@cg-ny9078 The reference to passerby seeing the homeless man society deems 'dirty' or the black man in Brandon doing good but society deems 'unkempt' / untrusting in a racial tone
@@lavans06 That's an interesting interpretation. I thought the same thing for the homeless man but I interpreted it as for Brandon, the passerby viewed him as the "clean one" based solely on an outside image, but in reality, Brandon's self-satisification was internally tainted regardless of what he had for himself at the time.
Woah that “do you know why I smell like this?” And “wearing appealing clothes to hide that you’re healing” line threw me. Incredible performance and words🙌🏾❤️
The beauty is you get it and so many others do as well.I am past my youth now but to all you young lads and lasses go forth,be brave and follow your dreams.
@@dipitickner1927 You're never to old to live, and follow your dream.
@@angeleyes2941 Thank you lovely Amanda
He is one of those you never forget. I am in tears every time he delivers his poetry. It really touched your soul.
What this guy does is actually very difficult. Brandon doesn’t have a talent, he has a gift. And he himself is a gift to everyone he impacts.
I totally agree! I like that they are making it a new normal in todays life
Well said
So tru!!
Talents=gifts. Talents and gits comes from heaven. Its my opinion❤
He is just incredible. The youth he gets to work with are lucky to have someone so intelligent, passionate and talented to inspire them and teach them. I don’t get tired of hearing him speak his gift. The whole family is beautiful.
Goosebumps!!!! And then the child calling out dad in the end that literally got it for me!!! This guy is such a beautiful soul shines through so immensely!❤😇🙏
Great performance - and his daughter has to be one of the most beautiful children I have ever seen.
YES, I’ve been waiting for him to come back!!!!! He is my favorite contestant to ever be on the show! What he does is so impactful and meaningful! The way he just speaks to someone’s soul is absolutely profound!!!
He had me in tears from day one. You can’t help but live vicariously through his poems.
I remember him from 2020 and his words have a POWER to them that I’ve never heard.. wish him nothing but the best, this isn’t the usual talent you see on this show, he’s literally just SPEAKING. Congrats Mr. Leake, you are truly astonishing ❤
I used to be into spoken word poetry as a student but 'the real world' made me forget about it. He lit that fire again. He's great.
He is one person that every single time I watch him it brings me to tears. It makes me happy and hurt. But seeing him show and feel all the emotions i and so many others feel and really genuinely feel it. Man fills my heart with painful loving joy
the clear and true definition to that saying: "don't judge a book by its cover", awesome.
Brandon we need more people like you. I believe that you are so important to the future generations.
This moved me to tears. My compassion for humanity runs deep.
Goosebumps and chills all threw my body during this act. He is someone amazing!
I love him. Every time he performs he leaves me deeply thinking. He's absolutely incredible.
This man has really good heart ❤ and I truly felt every word 🥺😢
His word touched me. He is special and inspirational. God bless.
The most unique act in the history of AGT! His won was well deserved!
Daniela
HE SHOULD WIN THE ALL STAR. THIS VIDEO SHOULD BE SHARED WITH THE WHITE SUPREMACY, NEO-NAZI ETC ETC. BLESS YOU AND LOVE FROM CANADA.
i remember predicting him winning the show and still sitting here today the day after the preformance and listing to it again and just thinking to myself this guy won the show with a method you never thought could win but i thought he could from his first audition i thought damn he could win it all never once thought he couldnt because the power he carries when he speaks his second performance he broke me so hard cause all i could think of was my mom during that and then this performance was just like the perspective he gives on life in this one thing is just amazing love him so much but for a reason i still dont understand because spoken word is not normally something ive ever liked but he just makes spoken word so different in unbelieveable sometimes
What a gift this young man has been given---and how wonderful he has shared it with us. Absolutely amazing and such humble delivery of powerful messages in each delivery. Loved the look of pure love and adoration in his little girl's face as she stared at him as he held her. Beautiful family.
His words have a beautiful meaning and message wish him the very best
The guy is incredible.see how he held the audience spell bound
This art form is ancient, i' am so happy to hear Brandon bringing it back to the forefront. He is excellent
Shakespeare stuff
Much respect, love, appreciation, and recognition for you, your beautiful family and the gift you've been given
He is my absolute favourite. He moves me to tears.
6:13 his daughter looks like a angel, such a beautiful kid! God bless
Wow I felt like hypnotized of his flow and how he delivered this true Art.
Amazing performance 💯💯💯
Brandon has such passion with his spoken word. I do hope he makes it through.
Me Too and It will be epic! WF-😎🤩😍😉✌️👌
He made it Thru
@@rickflores8409just watched the replay and no, only Kodi made it through unless I'm missing something
I love Brandon’s poetic and emotional delivery! It seems the judges missed his true message from this one. 🙌🏻
Totally agree! Very moving & impactful…was waiting for someone to press the golden buzzer
@@editafuentes4472 they already used up all of the golden buzzers for this season, otherwise someone definitely would have.
@@gregoryalgeri1244 Thanks for the clarification
Kodi lee would of got gold if there was a buzzer
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Back in high school i was in Speech, there were many different categories like prose, drama, duo, all based on written words and plays. When i was in 9th grade i did poetry., i relate to this man and i love the fact that he is the only spoken word artist out there in AGT.
Wow! I think this is the best performance since America’s got Talent began! I really think he is set apart from any other person so far! A person of true talent!! ❤️🙌🤩
Beautiful form of art he made me cry with his words he's really unique couldn't feel anything with a song but with just words alone it's just pure honesty
Brandon is a spoken word magician!
Although his audition during agt was his only good performance. His finals performace ended without even realizing it started. 🥲
Lyrical technician:)
What a rare and truly unique beauty Brandon's daughter is! Beautiful!
Brandon, I find that perfect poetry to describe how I'm feeling so speechless right now.
He is a way SHOWER- he shows the WAY for so many humans have lost their way. We don’t have leaders or way showers in countries any more we have puppets cut outs!! But here is a man showing the beauty of his soul. He would be a great leader we need more of him in our world. Time for hearts to open as well as minds and see those around us especially those less fortunate x
Spoken word or poetry is also a part of our culture in the Philippines and I'm glad that AGT had a winner with this beautiful art form. Kudos to you, Brandon.
it is an art of Filipino poet's..❤️
Brandon Leake, spoken poet from Stockton California, back on AGT ❤️ Love him❣️
Brandon is amazing!!! I am so impressed by every word he speaks. I love how he has given glory to god in all that he’s done. He’s inspiring so many young kids and people older than him like myself!
He's a terrific storyteller!!!!
Brandon’s words r perfect! Almost like the words that I write to my dad who died almost 3 years ago in July…I write Dear Dad letters to my dad…I write them cause…I want to inspire people just like Brandon did here! I’d love to b on the show and read my letters to everyone and see what they say. Inspiring people…one life at a time.
That's dope that you write letters to your dad like that. I say jump...go on AGT and share your story. I'd love to hear your letters. My dad killed himself when I was 3 so you could inspire so many. God bless.
@@jennag4541 thank u!! I’ve been writing him since he died…it’s how I cope with him being gone. And I kno he reads them…so now I’m putting into book form…letting people kno that it’s ok at whatever age u r…to still grieve ur loved ones that past. I’m not how how I’ll get them published…but I do want them published
He truly is special! One GREAT artist!!
An amazing performance by Brandon. It was an unusual win for him when he won AGT with spoken word during the pandemic, but with this performance he's proven to people that he's not a fluke.
Cause of who was in the final
Plandemic
I'm dismayed
over how the whole planet got played
He's actually special, He has ability to evoke people's emotions!
The problem some people would have is that they can't comprehend some of what he says which is really deep!
That was the most beautiful, absolutely gut, wrenching powerful thing I have heard in such a long time! What a outstanding and beautiful human being he is!
Spoken word is a deeeeep rooted Black tradition & im so happy to see it on the big stage
The way he switches his emotions by his voice. just spectacular
You are an outstanding person Brandon,because your poems are so beautiful and they are so true. Keep telling your truth through your poems,because the HUMAN RACE needs to really listen to what you are saying!✝️🙏💕
I am crying so loud because he speaks to my soul. Love love love him
His words are always on point. 👌
Ahhhhh so proud of you, Brandon! Proud to know you and watch you continue to do amazing work for our craft!
I rewatched his acts before watching this vid. and yes, this is talent. not only the meaningful words, but how he delivers it with his tone and mannerisms. the message too is so relatable. i try so hard not to look at homeless people or people on the streets because I feel bad for not being the one to help them, even though I pray someone else does. he also indirectly mentions Jesus which is great
and who gaf if he doesn't have a show in vegas, he's helping kids which is much more important.
edit: i find it funny how the audience r just holdin their phones like that
“Your life only works, when your life’s work is worth your life, and I realized that my life’s work was worthless…”
- Brandon Leake
Omg this!!!! 🔥 🔥 🔥
Brandon Leake is excellent at conveying the "spoken words"..Brought tears to my eyes, in a good way. Thank you Brandon. His daughter is adorable..👏🏽💐💥🔥💝🙌🏾💯☑️😄
Brandon is such a gift and a blessing! I hope and pray we get to hear more from him!!!
Never gets old. Don't judge the book by its cover.🙏
This was incredible. He literally has everyones attention. This man is a true artist. Funny how the guy who won AGT Spain is called Brandon, well Cesar Brandon. And they're both so amazing. I wish everyone understood Spanish
Brandon this blew me away! Touched my heart to its core. Thank you for this!❤️
Growing up, my father would read to us from the 50 greatest stories in America for that particular year or what not. I loved, listening to him, read to the to us these stories, and he didn’t just read them in a mono tone he put the emotions in behind the story. He would read the story before hand and try to understand the author, and try to read as he could about them, and what they had to say about the story what the idea was that they were trying to get across. Story, tearing telling festivals, and this young man’s gift is very much needed in our society. All too often we get caught up in technology and watching digital stuff, but I guarantee you, if you go to the reading of a story or a storytelling festival, or listening to someone like this young man, with his passion of sharing humanity, and his finest, you will find a humanity you have not felt before. Thank you for this opportunity to hear the beauty of another human soul and their journey in their life, and how all our lives are interconnected, and sometimes we must look at ourselves to see how we look at others. Love is everything!
Incredible, just incredible....words are powerful!
I love this! I myself write poetry and it's something so pure and beautiful that has an impact on the most inner emotions and it's extremely underated!
If it is that Brandon is not one of the greatest motivators on planet earth, then I don't know who else is.
It was a pleasure listening to his performance once again.
Kingston, Jamaica.
I hope he makes an audiobook. I love that he has selflessly given back using his gift.
wow yall fast. just watched this as it happened. but this guy is amazing. cant wait to see more
This guy is stunning. He has a way with words and move your emotions. Greetings from South Africa
I greatly appreciate Brandon Leake for his excellence, bravery but above all putting Spoken Word back on the map! God bless you! Salute.
It's Truth!! That's why you're words hit so hard..love it God bless you and family xo
All my life I have hated spoken word and poetry before I heard of Brandon. He widened my lens and opened my mind. Thank you, Brandon. Your art changed me for the better.
We do need more people like you! Look how much your family loves you! That is greatest proof that your the real deal! If you can't truly Love your family and receive Love back then gaining the world means nothing! Proud of you man!
He has such a great family and delivers a raw, beautiful performance. Would love to see him go far.
He should release an album/CD independently. Hopefully that would qualify him for the Grammys. I want him to get invited to perform.
EDIT-ADD INFO
President Obama was NOMINATED and WON TWICE for BEST SPOKEN WORDS album. He's got his third nomination for the award February 2023.
I wish Obama will see Brandon's performances and introduce Brandon to the person that produced his album. OR any of those African American producers that were honoured recently at the Grammys.
There is someone out there that is more happy with less than what we have.
❤️
I love Brandon if the world had a Brandon in every country the world would be a beutiful place
He has a true gift. Amazing
I LOVE HIM AND HIS WORDS OH MY GOD SO GLAD TO SEE HIM BACK
Beautifully spoken, love it!!!!
"Your life only works when your life's work is worth your life"
This dude just make cry like crazy OMG man he is good
Amazing! I used to go to poetry readings, for my own, and to hear others. Wasn't popular back then, I hope he changes it! Delivered with true passion.
Someone that can just speak and give an emotional performance is TALENT!!!
He's great cuz he speaks the truth is great because God's within his heart Brandon you should literally be a preacher millions would come and listen and they wouldn't fall asleep just think of that bro you touched thee heart when the world was dark remove many souls no matter the age you you've moved them all for you can see through mountains so clear you literally bring angels to tears so keeping that being a teacher I can't wait to see you as a preacher cuz you're already an amazing husband father you've already struck gold More than this world could ever give you know even though you didn't get through agt's All-Star we all got to see the amazing man that you are
i agree. that's what I noticed about him. God made him win for a reason. and we r the few million to see his act. and he mentioned Jesus and I think Nebachadnezzar indirectly in his poem
Unbelievably moving. So powerful.
It reminded of a biblical story i read and the way we judge people so easily without knowing the layers of their story, my professor always taught me about people we see or know is get to know their story first because we don't know what they are going through i feel that interacts with his poem of his. he gave us a story that is a gift that there is more to getting to know somebody or someone or even further than that. its so powerful. i enjoy his poems its powerful to hear and the way he gets into it and speaks from his very soul. 🥰
😢 Great poetry!❤
You go Brandon....you are an inspiration.💜
this preformance gave me chills and a whole new view on things. my god
A beautiful gifted Man delivering powerfully spoken words.🙏💖🙏
The insight he has in people and this world is utterly amazing and then to be able to put it into words is hypnotic!!❤
this is amazing, no props, nothing just a man speaking and winning, this is incredible
Real rears here. The most beautiful words to be said. We need more young men like this 💪🏼
I feel this dude is Spiritual
Wow, wow Wow 💕💞❣️💯💪🏾❣️Brilliant as always Brandon... 👏🏾
Dude I cannot tell you how much I love sethward, what a legend
His words have this 65-year-old man, in tears!
Wow angels do exist they just walk amongst us dressed as people ❤
A true gift 😍😍
His poetry is just so heartwarming and touching.
One day, I'll thank Brandon for making me try out spoken word poetry even though I stopped last year after too many failures. But the experience? Amazing.
Pick it up again and keep going!
get him through this fellas words is powerful
he got 2nd, they always have 2 people go through into the finals, but Im not sure why they didn't this time.