George The Poet delivers Monaco Grand Prix inspired poem over James Blake’s “Retrograde” [Video]

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Continuing to make impressive leaps and bounds, immaculate wordsmith George The Poet now turns to enlighten fans of Formula One racing with a new poem about the history of Monaco.

Attired in a dapper navy suit, The Poet provided the narration to the F1 Channel’s video intro for the Monaco Grand Prix which took place this past weekend. Referencing champion drivers, the lavish sport and the glorious city itself, the acclaimed laureate’s smooth deliverance of the performance piece over the haunting James Blake “Retrograde” instrumental added further anticipation to the racing extravaganza which was to follow. Whether you’re a fan of the sport or not, take time to be mesmerised by the wizardry of George The Poet by pressing play now.

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