Posts Tagged ‘Spoken word’
Spoken word artist K Love performs inspiring poem
K Love the Poet is a spoken word artist and motivational speaker. She made her poetry debut in 2003 in the heart of Chicago. Since 2015, she has had more than three videos go viral. She is known for empowering people of color with her signature poem “Million Dollar Melanin.” Rolling out spoke with her…
Read MoreK Love the Poet discusses vulnerability and authenticity of her art
K Love the Poet is a spoken word artist, motivational speaker. She made her poetry debut in 2003 in the heart of Chicago. Since 2015 she has had more than three videos to go viral. She is well known for empowering people of color with her signature poem “Million Dollar Melanin.” As poetry month comes…
Read MorePoetic Voice innovator Sekou Andrews reveals why ‘disruptive’ thought is key
In this exclusive interview, Sekou Andrews — who’s carved out a niche of his own that combines spoken word and public speaking — shares with rolling out how the “human experience” serves as a moving source of inspiration for him. He also details what it was like losing out on a Grammy to the incomparable…
Read MoreLaRoyce Hawkins pivots from acting to stand-up comedy
Based on headlines, the Chicagoland south suburb of Harvey, Illinois, does not seem like a place where stars are born. However, it has birthed many talents, including Syleena Johnson, Keke Palmer, and more recently, “Chicago P.D.” actor LaRoyce Hawkins. Since 2013, Hawkins has been a regular in NBC’s “Chicago” TV dramas, which include “Chicago P.D.,” “Chicago Fire,”…
Read MoreChicago’s Kuumba Lynx is a safe haven for youth artists
“Bullets take lives, but words change lives.” These aren’t simply words yelled by teenagers at a day camp, but instead, it is a mission statement embodied by thousands of young people who’ve been empowered by Kuumba Lynx, an urban arts youth development organization. For two decades, alongside many of Chicago’s artists, activists, educators, and youth…
Read MoreSpoken Word: “Target” by Anthony Ragler
Kanye West is planning to release 3-hour spoken word album
Kanye West loves to talk, and now fans will have the opportunity to hear him talk in an extended listen. The mercurial rapper/producer is reportedly planning to release an entire album of spoken word content. ContactMusic reports that the project, which currently has no tentative title or release date, will be a vinyl release and will be over three hours long.
Read MoreDaniel Beaty: ‘A Black Boy Speaks’ (spoken word)
Prentice Powell: ‘Good Father’ (spoken word)
Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s powerful spoken word performance
Fiveology performs ‘I Wanna Be A Kid Again’
Fiveology interview with Arsenio Hall
Spoken Reasons: ‘You Deserve Better’ spoken word
Spoken Reasons sends a spoken word message to the ladies in his latest video “You Deserve Better.” Check it out, and if you;re dealing with a no-good man, take his advice.
Read MoreThe American’T Dream (The Purse Suit Of Happyness)
Spoken word artist, Suli Breezy, gives motivation to all of us out here working towards our dreams, in his poem, “The American’T Dream (The Purse Suit Of Happyness).” Take it in and strive higher.
Read MoreLexus presents Verses & Flow in Chicago with Omari Hardwick
Chicagoans showed up and showed out!
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