*[Hive Open Mic](https://hive.blog/trending/hive-105786) ( #openmic ) is a global community working for world peace through a love of live music. Each week is a new invitation to express and connect.* >*[Hive Open Mic](https://hive.blog/trending/hive-105786) ( #openmic ) es una comunidad global que trabaja por la paz mundial a través del amor a la música en directo. Cada semana es una nueva invitación a expresarse y conectar.* *** # 🎵 Hive Open Mic 301 #### January 12 - 18, 2026 ![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/hiveopenmic/23yThC55cEcxP6eEijTRwRUfkMmSxqXtVDHoaNothiKR5desbUsVMV4ysM14TW8qwRgj7.png) [](https://pixabay.com/es/photos/amar-los-libros-rosa-libro-5342799/)[](https://pixabay.com/es/illustrations/ai-generado-pareja-amantes-8121083/)*_{Cover by @avdesing}*
**Global harmony is our mission. World peace is our vision**. Our community's weekly live music celebration reaches musicians and listeners globally on a virtual stage, upholding the classic pattern of an open mic event. At the end of each week, we enjoy a community concert, highlighting a Spotlight Artist. Every contributor can be proud of the fact we are co-creating a more harmonious world by sharing the joys of music. For Hive Open Mic 301, we will explore the following theme: "Somebody To Love". Everyone is encouraged to express and connect through this theme. This is a pressure-free invitation to express and connect, encouraging us to explore new territory together as artists. Musicians always have full freedom to bring whatever music feels inspired in the moment.
#### Timeline 300: Original Song Contest ---> **301: Somebody To Love** ---> 302: Good Luck! ![Art by @avdesing, royalty free for the Hive Open Mic community](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/hiveopenmic/AKp9ZziGm8WVrqvYqqBp7Zxs26UtUdVLdAE8c6dhNCpiQCuX7WFduxw1Lcw8hMd.png) # “Somebody To Love"
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#### How To Play ***1. Produce*** - Introduce your video by saying the words, “Hive Open Mic Week 299”, including your name. Perform a song. ***2. Present*** - Post your video in the [Hive Open Mic](https://hive.blog/trending/hive-105786) community. Include the tag #openmic. ***3. Promote*** - Share your link in the comments section of Sunday's open mic invitation in order to ensure your entry is heard. ***4. Prosper*** - Build relationships by engaging with fellow music lovers through uplifting comments.
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# 🏆 # Winners of Week 300 "Original Song Contest"
It's never an easy decision when there's so much talent and so many friends doing great work, so in addition to the three awards announced last week, we want to recognize five winners. These five artists are role models in the Hive Open Mic community for the quality they bring to the Hive music scene.
*** # 1st Place: 300 HIVE
###### My Soul Yearns For You (Original Song) by @magicfingerz *[View the Original Post](https://peakd.com/hive-105786/@magicfingerz/uovhocyj)* >*A boss is a boss what an energy and the passion in carry this song is really unconditional I really enjoy the sound and your voice you did Justice to be song thanks for sharing with us sir* - @morentis. >*Bravo amigo que canción tan genial, me gustó mucho la melodía que nos compartes. Muchas felicidades por este genial trabajo musical y éxitos en esta semana del Hive Open Mic.* - @eduardo900613. >*Hello Magicfingerz, been a while. Happy New Year. This is a wonderful original song, and I was dancing while watching. I enjoyed how you played the guitar and the playful ending, too. It was cool.* - @winanda. >*My soul yearns for you Lord, i will need this song tonight when i want to pray. This is a very powerful song magicfingerz. I celebrate you greatly brother. I lack the best way to describe my love for this Song.* - @oluthomas.
*** # 2nd Place: 200 HIVE
###### Idi Ebube, Idi Ikwu (Original Song) by @success978654 *[View the Original Post](https://peakd.com/hive-105786/@success978654/ybopbbvz)* >*Brother you are really really filled up by God you inspired me big time. Your song is so powerful and I'm blessed God bless and keep you going ♥️* - @drumzysnares. >*Dios bendiga tu talento, amé demasiado tu interpretación las voces que hiciste. Sobretodo el mensaje de la canción. Éxitos.* - @ljfenix. >*So excellent and perfect bro. 💯💯. Keep it up* - @sundayayuba.
*** # 3rd Place: 100 HIVE
###### Fuera De Bucle (Original Song) by @thonykx01 *[View the Original Post](https://peakd.com/hive-105786/@thonykx01/lsaozbpi)* >*Un feliz y bendecido año 2026 para ti también. Ese arreglo en la guitarra eléctrica te quedó espectacular, le das un feeling maravilloso acompañando la pista de fondo. Un placer ver y escuchar tu presentación.* - @rosana6. >*You couldn't miss this celebration, my brother! Congratulations on this beautiful song, and thank you for the message of support and your presence in our community.* - @jesuslnrs. >*Eres una enciclopedia andante hermano, me gusta mucho tu estilo y la forma en que desarrollas tus melodías, espero este año con ese borrón y cuenta nueva puedas surgir muchísimo!!. 🔥* - @nazatpt.
*** # 4th Place: 50 HIVE
###### The Merciful God (Original Song) by @jesus-son *[View the Original Post](https://peakd.com/hive-105786/@jesus-son/avfihdif)* >*Bravo! Appreciating much the thorough arrangement of lyrics that complements the melody that's sweetly smooth to the ears as we listened to. It's a fascinating tribute to an always present Creator/God, a superb description of His being and sovereignty that perfectly meets the community's event. Exquisite! And congratulations to a job well done! My reverberating applause to you!!!!!👏 👏👏👏👏* - @nicolebanilad. >*The lyricism and melody of your composition coupled with a captivating harmonic sequence is a beautiful gift for this celebration. Greetings and thank you for sharing.* - @orlandogonzalez. >*Wow, it's a very beautiful composition, and even though they tell you that you are very religious, God has given you the gift so that you can worship and praise Him with your voice and with your hands on the keyboard. The song is so beautiful that perhaps one day you'll be inspired to add a vocal chorus, giving it a unique and magical touch. Congratulations, my dear Jesús. A huge hug for you.* - @yusmi.
*** # 5th Place: 50 HIVE
###### Apuesta A Tu Corazón (Original Song) by @rosana6 *[View the Original Post](https://peakd.com/hive-105786/@rosana6/uemlyhgk)* >*I know i must not miss this post of yours because you have always entertained me. Wow did you removed the background of the video or how i love it* - @mayorkeys. >*Definitivamente hermosa canción al igual que todo el trabajo, para lograrlo requiere de dedicarle tiempo y detalle te felicito.* - @encuentro. >*Este tema cae perfecto para el arranque de año que estamos viviendo, me encanta la actitud positiva para afrontar cada reto que este 2026 pueda traernos, sabiendo siempre confiar en nuestra intuición, en nuestro corazón.* - @maitt87.
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# 🏅 #### Honorable Mentions 20 Hive per One

###### Viejo Corazón (Original Song) by @edwardstobia *[View the Original Post](https://peakd.com/hive-105786/@edwardstobia/4451a2a4)*
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###### Amor Prohibido (Original Song) by @encuentro *[View the Original Post](https://peakd.com/hive-105786/@encuentro/scsgwmgj)*
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###### Hay Libertad (Original Song) by @ljfenix *[View the Original Post](https://peakd.com/hive-105786/@ljfenix/wpcwezdm)*
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#### Acknowledgments The greatest gift we can give to an artist is our encouragement. For this reason, we humbly ask that everyone offer some friendly words. Let's reward musicians by offering applause as if we're in a pub, a coffee shop, or concert hall. Here, musicians and listeners gain connection across the world, through people of various cultures and languages. This is the harmonizing power of music. Behind the scenes, Hive Open Mic moderators devote extraordinary energy each week to listening, commenting, curating, and creating for this community. The moderation task is a big undertaking, led this week by @cabelindsay, @mipiano, @jesuslnrs and @fernanblog. # 🌟 *[Join in and enjoy!](https://hive.blog/trending/hive-105786)* 💛

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