Sunni Patterson performing at Legacy Books & Cafe in St. Louis, Missouri on May 24th, 2008. This was an event sponsored and organized by the HOTBOX Virtual Club STL. This was an absolutely awesome event. The wonderful musicians that are backing Sunni up are Floyd Boykin Jr. on Bass Guitar and David A.N. Jackson on Percussions. Wish you could have been there. But since you weren't, check out the video. (Smile)
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JUST LITTLE OLD ME... But I do belong to a poetry collective called SOUL VIBE.
I'm currently seeking band members.
I'm looking for a female bassist.
I'm looking for a female Drummer.
I'm looking for a female poet who can sing (Equally gifted in both areas.)
I currently have a guitar player by the name if Tracy Mitchell. Y'all might want to check out his page as well. HE IS DA BOMB!!!!!
www.spokenvizions.com
www.floydboykinjr.com
I'm currently celebrating the release of my third collection of poems. It's my new book "Waiting To Dance With Her Spirit", available 04-06-2007. But you can pre-order it now.
Click on the "buy now" buttom above, or visit www.spokenvizions.com and go to the product page. Thank you for your support.
Paris "Days of Old"
Donald Lawrence featuring Lalah Hathaway
"Don't Forget To Remember"
Influences
Sunni Patterson performing at Legacy Books & Cafe in St. Louis, Missouri on May 24th, 2008. This was an event sponsored and organized by the HOTBOX Virtual Club STL. This was an absolutely awesome event. The wonderful musicians that are backing Sunni up are Floyd Boykin Jr. on Bass Guitar and David A.N. Jackson on Percussions. Wish you could have been there. But since you weren't, check out the video. (Smile)
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Meshell Ndegeocello, Marcus Miller, Prince, Rhonda Smith, Jessica Care Moore, Saul Williams, Ursula Rucker, Donny Hathaway, Lalah Hathaway, SOUL VIBE Poetry Collective, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, The Time, PARIS, Public Enemy, Boogie Down Production, X-Clan, PRT, Debra Killings, Tupac, Sonia Sanchez, The Last Poets, Dead Prez, Erykah Badu, N'dambi, Common, Floetry, Sade, Zhane, Eric Benet, Maxwell, Maya Azucena, Jill Scott, Lauryn Hill, Arrested Development, etc...
HERE ARE MY PICK VIDEOS...until I get tired of watching them.
Ludacris featuring Mary J. Blige. "Runaway Love".
This is my favorite video right now. I miss the message in music. Thanks Luda for giving us a little taste of reality.
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TUPAC "Brenda's Got A Baby"
Luda song made me think about Tupac's song.
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COMMON featuring Will.I.AM "A DREAM" from the "FREEDOM WRITERS" Soundtrack.
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Sounds Like
Floyd Boykin Jr. a.k.a. IMPAKT, which a touch of Meshell Ndegeocello's bass licks.
BRAND NEW MUSIC VIDEO BY FLOYD BOYKIN JR.
"She Could Be My Wife" by Floyd Boykin Jr.
Music produced by Lamar Harris for JoWillie Music. This new video was just released on 07-16-2009. On 07-17-2009 it was one of the featured videos on MICHAEL BAISDEN's www.iseecolor.com, stlhiphop.com, and passtheword.ning.com. It is also currently up on Selena J's page on www.kmjm.com (a radio station in St. Louis). Thank you very for your support thus. NEW CD COMING IN SEPTEMBER 2009.
"A Shoulder To Lean On" by Floyd Boykin Jr.
Greetings everyone, Thanks for stopping by my page and listening to my music. It means so much to me that I'm able to reach, inspire and touch people through my poetry and my music. The networking possibilities on myspace is unlimited. I recently added two new songs on my page. Well, technically, the songs are not new, but YOU HAVEN'T heard them yet, so they are new to you. The two tunes are "The Saga Of Drama" and "What Happened To The Music?" featuring Telisha Lee aka know as SEVIIN, both produced by yours truly. Both of the songs appeared on my second poetry release called "EKLIPSE." Feel free to check them out. The other songs listed here are going to appear on my up and coming project
"She Could Be My Wife" currently appears on Lamar Harris's CD "Your All." It's a great compilation of jazz, hip-hop and poetry. Lamar Harris is producing my next CD scheduled from release in December. Feel free to add "SHE Could Be My Wife" to your site. Respect.
"A Woman" will appear on Suave' Tre's CD. He is a rapper out of St. Louis.
Both songs will appear on my CD, so check it out.
I am an international poet, spoken word artist, musician, filmmaker, community activist (LUPUS and Domestic Violence), event planner and promoter, editor of a spoken word magazine. I have opened up for a variety of poets and other artists such as The Last Poets, Gill Scott-Heron, Dahveed Nelson, Malik Yusef, Goapele, Maya Azucena and Murphy Lee. I have an extreme interest and respect for the arts. I also have several web sites. (www.spokenvizions.com, www.floydboykinjr.com, and www.nomoresilentcries.com. I have two published books, and two poetry CDs.
BY THE WAY...MY BEAUTIFUL WIFE, JACQUETTE, TOOK THE NEW PHOTOS OF ME. SHE IS PRETTY GOOD WITH A CAMERA. IT WAS TIME FOR A PHOTO UPGRADE. THANK YOU BABY!!!
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS SONG. Obama has the power and the spirit to motivate this country to become a better country. I more united country. We have the power to assist him in doing so.
I'm currently celebrating the release of my third collection of poems. It's my new book "Waiting To Dance With Her Spirit", available 04-06-2007. But you can pre-order it now.
Click on the "buy now" buttom above, or visit www.spokenvizions.com and go to the product page. Thank you for your support.
Exclusive Interview w/multi-talented performing artist Gina Rene!
Join us on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 10th as Gina Rene and other fabulous artists rock the mic at the Dakota Music Lounge, 1026 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401 Concert starts @ 6pm. $7 cover/ 21+
Thank you for taking the time to visit my site. My new record 'Another Winter' is now available on iTunes. Please click the player below to sample my music. Thanks and please visit me again. -Michelle
Who Said You Can't Get Paid For Your Poetry. Calling All Poets To Report To The Mic! It's Time To Get Paid For Your Work $$$$. Poetry Over Music has teamed up with a group of investors to give away thousands of dollars in gifts cards. All you have to to do this month is call into one of the shows listed below read a piece to find out what you need to do to win a gift card for that show. Poetry Over Music is dedicated to the growth of Poetry & Spoken Word as an art forum. So we are asking all family members to get involved, spread the word about the Poetry Shows Listed Below. BlogTalkRadio/10kpoets www.blogtalkradio.com/EntrepreneursOnTheMove www.BlogTalkRadio/AngelOverload
Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great. Mark Twain
Greetings from Hawaii! I'm here soaking up the culture and beauty and wanted to send some Hawaiian sunshine your way! I hope you had a glorious weekend and that you had the opportunity to get out and feel the sun on your face!
Thirty-seven years ago today, on April 20th 1972, the Apollo 16 landed on the moon.
Wherever you are today, and whatever you're doing, I wish you a happy and safe landing!