Few artists understand the power of words quite like Brandon Leake. Long before he became the first spoken word artist to win America’s Got Talent, Leake built his reputation on telling stories that invite listeners to pause, reflect, and feel. On his latest single, “I’ve Got,” he expands that gift into one of his most ambitious musical statements yet.
Rather than chasing trends, “I’ve Got” blends spoken word, hip-hop, gospel, and soul into something that feels deeply authentic. It’s less interested in delivering a catchy hook than creating an emotional experience—one that encourages listeners to shift their perspective from what they’ve lost to what still remains.
Built around themes of gratitude, resilience, faith, and perseverance, the track arrives at a moment when conversations around burnout, uncertainty, and mental well-being continue to resonate with audiences everywhere. Instead of offering easy answers, Leake delivers something far more meaningful: perspective. His poetry reminds listeners that hope often reveals itself not in life’s biggest victories, but in the quiet blessings that remain when everything else feels uncertain.
Vocally, Leake commands attention without ever needing to overpower the production. His signature spoken word delivery remains the centerpiece, but it’s elevated by rich gospel harmonies, thoughtful production, and a collection of collaborators who each bring their own texture to the record. The Joe Douglas Gospel Choir provides moments of uplifting grandeur, while Justin Goss delivers a memorable chorus that anchors the song’s emotional core. Contributions from Veritvs and Matt Balane add additional layers of humanity, reinforcing the idea that every voice carries its own story.
Production from Fariss Ryan, Teak Underdue, Stockton Soul, and Emmy Award-winning composer John Wineglass strikes an impressive balance between contemporary hip-hop rhythms and timeless gospel influences. The result is cinematic without feeling overproduced, allowing Leake’s words to remain the driving force throughout.
What makes “I’ve Got” particularly compelling is its sincerity. Nothing about the performance feels manufactured. Every verse carries the weight of lived experience, reflecting the personal season that inspired the song while remaining broad enough for listeners to see themselves inside its message. It’s this ability to transform deeply personal moments into something universally relatable that has defined Leake’s career and made him such a powerful storyteller.
Since winning America’s Got Talent, Brandon Leake has continued to push the boundaries of what spoken word can become. “I’ve Got” doesn’t abandon the artistry that introduced him to millions—it expands it. By seamlessly weaving poetry into gospel and hip-hop, Leake demonstrates that spoken word isn’t confined to a stage or competition show; it belongs in today’s musical landscape alongside any contemporary genre.
In an industry often driven by viral moments and fleeting attention spans, “I’ve Got” stands apart by asking listeners to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with the things that matter most. It’s uplifting without becoming cliché, reflective without becoming heavy, and deeply personal while remaining remarkably accessible.
With “I’ve Got,” Brandon Leake hasn’t simply released another single. He’s created a reminder that even in life’s most difficult seasons, gratitude can become its own form of strength, and sometimes that’s exactly the message we need to hear.
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About Brandon Leake
Brandon Leake is an Emmy Award–winning spoken word artist, keynote speaker, educator, and the Season 15 winner of America’s Got Talent. He is also a 7x Telly Award winner and SOVAS Award winner, recognized for his ability to transform spoken word into a powerful medium of storytelling, healing, and human connection.
Over the past decade, Brandon has built a dynamic international career as a performer and speaker, appearing across 42 U.S. states and globally in New Zealand, Canada, and Mexico. His work spans a wide range of stages, from intimate community spaces and educational institutions to major corporate, cultural, and media platforms.
Brandon has collaborated with some of the world’s most influential organizations, including Meta, CBS, Good Morning America, the Golden State Warriors, and the Sacramento Kings, where his work is often used to bridge creativity, leadership, emotional intelligence, and community engagement.
At the heart of Brandon’s artistry is a belief that storytelling is both an art form and a form of connection. Through spoken word, he blends personal narrative with poetic expression to explore themes of identity, grief, love, resilience, and purpose—inviting audiences into a shared emotional experience that is both deeply personal and universally human.
Beyond performance, Brandon is a dedicated educator and facilitator who works with students, creatives, and organizations to develop voice, clarity, and confidence in storytelling. His workshops and talks emphasize the power of narrative as a tool for transformation, self-awareness, and cultural understanding.
Brandon’s work is rooted in authenticity, faith, and service. Whether on stage or in the classroom, he uses language not only to perform, but to challenge, uplift, and reconnect people to themselves, their stories, and each other.
