Da’ Healerz — fronted by Nashville-based emcees Lord Goldie and Foundation Mecca — have just been accepted into Music to Life‘s Juried Artist program, a nationwide program “dedicated to cultivating and empowering a network of musician change agents.”
A national non-profit founded by 60’s civil rights icon Noel Paul Stookey (Peter, Paul & Mary), Music to Life provides Juried Artists with opportunities to promote their work, train as a change agent through their Musician Changemaker Accelerator program, and engage in theirNational Changemaker Network of like-minded artists and collaborators.
The news comes on the heels of a successful 2025 for Da’ Healerz — one which saw the duo celebrate the release of their Heal Talk EP by hosting live Heal Talk Experience performance and talkback sessions, launching Da’ Healerz Circle podcast, and performing across the Southeast, with notable stops at the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) and NOLA MusiCon.
Learn more about Da’ Healerz — Music to Life’s newest Juried Artist — at musictolife.org.
There is great humility (and opportunity for personal growth) in the realization that you’ve messed up.
Stefan Heuer investigates his side of the conflict on “I’ve Done Wrong,” a slick, gorgeous piece of modern pop featuring a verse from UMC UnderDogFoundation Mecca.
Produced by Fabian Balz and Porter Hall, “I’ve Done Wrong” is a contrite mid-tempo tune which calls to mind the sleepless nights we’ve all spent, ruminating on things unsaid and the ways we’ve fallen short. Heuer — with an assist from the Heal Hop architect — provides us all with an opportunity to reflect, while acknowledging that accountability, self-reflection, and forgiveness are all necessary stops on the road to reconciliation.
At press time, “I’ve Done Wrong” has already accumulated nearly 10,000 total in just four days after its release. Once you listen, we have a feeling you’ll want to run those numbers up even more!
Back in August, Da’ Healerz treated us to the live debut of their then-forthcoming single, “Everybody Need Some Guidance,” released in conjunction with Tennessee’s own Guidance Whiskey.
As it turns out, the studio version goes just as hard. Released on October 17, “Everybody Need Some Guidance” is a stadium-ready anthem which commemorates the launch of Guidance Whiskey’s Guidance Music imprint. It’s only appropriate that the first release is a celebration of ambition, creativity, and community — complete with a toast over its hard-hitting instrumental.
The release comes as Da’ Healerz get set to join us in New Orleans for Crescent City Crossroads, NOLA MusiCon‘s official after hours showcases presented alongside our friends at DAWn Audio and Tunetrax. The showcases take place Oct. 28 and 29 at two unique Big Easy venues, and full details are here.
TONIGHT! We’re going live from 7-9 p.m. for UnderDogs Across Borders Vol. 2. Tonight, we place a spotlight on pop, hip hop, and R&B artists from within the Underground Music Collective community.
By supporting UnderDogs Across Borders, you are empowering UMC to open the gateway to even greater collaboration. Your support bolsters UMC’s presence at major conferences and festivals in North America and Europe, while helping us build a stronger, more sustainable music industry that is ripe with fresh opportunities for our artists.
For the season finale of Da’ Healerz Circle, we decided to do something special: invite Da’ Healerz themselves to share about the depth of their individual healing journeys.
And so, I volunteered to put my interviewer hat on to sit down with each Lord Goldie and Foundation Mecca, as they shared the details of their individual upbringings, the evolution of their healing journeys, and the changing narrative of hip hop.
The questions are fresh. The perspective is deeper.
Da’ Healerz Circle is BACK!
Join Da’ Healerz for their latest conversation on all things healing. This week, Lord Goldie and Foundation Mecca sit down with community builder, environmental activist, and father Ron Obasi, who shares the ways life’s journey has led him to a more mindful place.
Our debut Heal Talk Experience took place in February at NECAT (120 White Bridge Pike, Nashville). This was a powerful night of music, vulnerability, and transformation — a true celebration of healing through art and community.
The evening opened with the radiant Nikki Ray, who shared her personal healing journey and led us into deep relaxation with a beautiful sound bath. Psychic Marita guided the room with intuitive wisdom and a live reading, helping us open our hearts and minds. Da’ Healerz brought the soul with three original performances, each followed by a heartfelt conversation with the audience about the real-life stories and healing behind the lyrics. They were joined by the talented J Nix on bass and Urri Thames on drums.
To close, we asked the audience reflective questions about their own healing journeys — sparking deep thought and connection.
Filmed at NECAT Network, and edited by Mbeezy Media.
Students! Come join us for The Heal Talk Experience at NECAT Network! This in-person event is a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, learn from inspiring musicians, and engage in meaningful discussions about healing and hardships. Whether you’re seeking for a safe space to be vulnerable or just want to engage in sound healing , this event is perfect for you. Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of The Heal Talk Experience! It features music from Da’ Healerz, a sound bath from Nikki Ray, & a reading from Psychic Marita. We begin taping right at 2pm, so get there no later than 1:45pm.
It’s a good time to be Da’ Healerz. The Heal Hop project — featuring Nashville hip hop veterans Lord Goldie and Foundation Mecca — is quickly gaining recognition, with more than 11,000 Spotify streams already amassed on the duo’s debut EP, Heal Talk. Add the fact that people in Music City are seeking out their live Heal Talk Experiences (like this one taking place February 13 at NECAT), and it’s easy to see why they’d be feeling a sense of abundance right now.
It’s timely, then, that they’ve just dropped visuals for the standout Heal Talk track, “Abundant.”
Described by Da’ Healerz as “an affirmation anthem celebrating abundance, growth, and connection to nature,” “Abundant” was shot at Bullbourne Bison Ranch in Cornersville, TN — located about an hour south of Nashville. Directed by Patrick Johnson, the video features breathtaking views on a beautiful summer day in Tennessee, capturing the track’s uplifting essence, while illustrating our connectedness to the ebbs and flows of Planet Earth.
“Abundant” was produced by N8MLVL. Check out the video below!
Are you ready to dive deep into the world of healing and self-discovery?
Da’ Healerz — the Heal Hop duo consisting of Lord Goldie and Foundation Mecca — are set to bring The Heal Talk Experience to NECAT (120 White Bridge Pike, Nashville) on Thursday, February 13 from 6-7:30 p.m. This immersive healing experience will be filled with inspiring talks, meaningful connections, live music from Da’ Healerz new Heal Talk EP, and sound healing from Nikki Ray.
The Heal Talk Experience will give attendees the opportunity to participate in group discussions and explore various healing modalities. Whether you are just beginning your healing journey or looking to deepen your practice, this event is designed to support you — every step of the way.
Don’t miss out on this transformative experience. Reserve your spot today and get ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing! Seats are limited, so only RSVP if you can make it!
