Through his mastery and manipulation of the English language — something most people utilize without much thought or impact — J. Ivy has been transported to dizzying and unforgettable experiences that most people can only dream about.
What if I told you that word mastery alone could get you in the same room with legends and contemporary superstars Jay-Z, Kanye West, John Legend, Sonia Sanchez and Mos Def? What if someone said proper word usage could put you on international TV for everyone to see you? That it could help you win one of entertainment‘s highest possible award? What if we said that something as simple as words could transform lives, inspire people to different paths and help someone earn a very handsome living?
J. Ivy can not only tell you these things can happen; he has lived these experiences. And after he’s seen how words have catapulted him to places beyond his wildest and highest imagination, you’ll understand why he jealously cradles the English language within his metaphorical breastplate.
“To me it is everything,” J. Ivy says rhythmically and passionately. “It’s everyday life. Everyday life is poetry. From walking to politics to the way people interact. It’s a gift that God has given me, and I can’t see myself doing anything else.”
Neither would you if you opened up for an NFL game, worked with HBO boxing, the NBA and Major League Baseball, interacted with Dave Chapelle and been on “Def Comedy Jam.” But for the Grammy-winning J. Ivy, his relationships with words is infinitely more important and has deeper depths than the tangible things it has brought him. In fact, words go beyond being an occupation or a hobby to this cerebral word virtuoso. Words are his calling.
“It is very therapeutic. Just a huge release. Just feels good to get it out. That’s something that I’m always trying to pass on to whomever wants to receive it. It heals, helps them think about something different. Especially in this day and age, we need that now more than ever,” he says.
That’s why the quintessential hip-hop poet released his debut album, “Here I Am.” It is another medium for which J. Ivy can soothe more souls, massage more minds and help elevate more people to higher planes of consciousness. –terry shropshire
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