Sean Paul: "Yo, Sean Paul a chat and let them know!" Carolyn Cooper: "Music touches your heart, and once you engage people’s emotions, then you can engage ideas." Mutabaruka: "Music and art come from the culture of the people, the ways of the people." Captions: Darkspark is searching for 30 emerging youth leaders, who believe that song is their superpower, to participate in a transformative year-long experience. Versions Youth Fellowship will mentor, connect and amplify 30 young artists-of-colour who are confident that, if given a platform, they will make music, leada conversations and take action that can change the world. If you’re between the ages of 16-24, are passionate about songwriting and social justice and have a vision for how to create change in your community, we want to hear from you! Our network of artists, brands, community organizations and cultural leaders will support you to learn, create and share your music, story and vision with a global audience Applications are open from March 1st - April 15th, 2022. Fellowship begins June 2022. We are Darkspark. Pop Culture with Purpose. Sean Paul: "Versions, keep it locked. Boom!"