Louis Farrakhan, Chris Rock, Bill Maher, Bill Gouldd, George Carlin, Dave Chappelle, & My favorite Stand Up Comic Franklyn Ajaye
Sounds Like
Gnarls Barkley, Jay Z, Tupac, Dead Prez, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Dwele, Nas, Sleepy Brown, Devin The Dude, Del The Funky Homosapien, Souls of Mischief, Hieroglyfics.
My Name is Prince Akbar aka Jus Rhymz, and I am a spoken word artist from Chicago. I love to perform on stage. I perform in slam competitions and open mic comedy clubs on a weekly basis, and at venues as well that are not about rating your spoken word work. I'm writing new pieces all the time.
If you like poetry then write about it in a blog, newspaper, or anywhere you are published. I could use the publicity. if you like my funny or serious poems download it share it bootleg it whatever. Just spread the word I exist and I know god will bless me with compensation soon.
If I had to describe my style I would say I a hybrid breed of a poet and comedic political commentator consisting of Jay Z's lyricism, Chris Rock's comedic genuis, Bill Maher's witty political insight, Langston Hughes soulfulness and Louis Farrakhans anger. I want to be the Tiger Woods of Spoken Word and Slam.
I prefer to do my pieces acapella, because I am poet not an MC. I also prefer to do a show mixing comedy with serious poems because I am not a 100% stand up comic or 100% serious political commentator. I love jokes but I don't want to be a full time coon. I must have time on stage to rant about the things that bother me and I want people to know about.
My goal in performing is not make you shake your ass but think on the words I deliver. My goal is to make you laugh at one liners. I want to have a good set full of great material to be recorded and packaged for sell later. My poems are about everything such as addiction, politics, racism, self hate, and controversial realities affecting me and my people as we continue to grow in America and the world. I know people hate preachers so I try my best to sprinkle serious comedy in satire and humor and just plain ghetto sillyness.
I often find inspiration from simply reading the newspaper or listening to talk radio where I can see how the people are reacting to things or learn what is on the populations mind. I love xm radio 24 hour comedy when I am having writers block. My best pieces are poems critical of something, or self confessional type poems reflective of a unique experience I had.
PS Here is an article by the Chicago Tribune talking about one of my performances while opening for Russell Simmons HBO Def Poets. I like it alot and hope you do too.
Soren Baker, Special to the Tribune. Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Ill.: Mar
8, 2003. pg. 29
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(Copyright 2003 by the Chicago Tribune)
ROCK REVIEW.
Russell Simmons, the hip-hop magnate who co-founded the influential Def
Jam Records and launched the immensely successful Phat Farm clothing
line, has developed an affinity for spoken-word poetry. The New Yorker's
"Def Poetry Jam" is enjoying a run on Broadway and has been made into an
acclaimed HBO series.
Simmons brought some of the Def Poets to Metro on Thursday for an event
whose proceeds will benefit a Columbia College scholarship for graduates
of Chicago Public High Schools. (He also hosted a 30- minute Q&A after
the show that quickly disintegrated, as the students wanted to perform
for him rather than ask questions.)
But the rhythmic razzle, comedic flair and emotional outpouring that has
earned spoken-word artists a loyal and growing grass-roots following was
largely absent at the Metro, as Prince Akbar, a Columbia student who won
a student contest for an opening slot at the performance, delivered the
strongest piece. His "What the [Expletive] Are You Talking About George"
was a biting yet humorous take on what Akbar sees as President George W.
Bush's misguided international policy. "How you gonna scare Osama?"
Akbar questioned. "When one bag of pretzels gave you drama?"
After Akbar stirred the crowd, the Def Poets, for the most part, failed
to capitalize on the momentum the student generated. In fact, each of
the five Def Poets delivered only two poems during performances that
lasted less than 15 minutes each. As entertaining as any individual
piece may have been, it was hard to get a sense of each poet's artistic
reach because of their limited performances.
The standout Def Poets sets were delivered by Chicago's charming, clever
Malik Yusef and New York's intense, intimidating Kayo. Yusef, who is
scheduled to release an album on industry powerhouse Universal Records
in May, showed the most range of any of the poets. His "Woman Where's
Your Soul" and "Hollywood Drawl" were striking reality checks with
radically different targets.
On the former, the South Side poet urged women not to get to the point
where they would "stand in the mirror but can't face yourself," after
pursuing men who weren't worth the trouble.
"Hollywood Drawl" was a sad tale of a child who was fascinated with guns
and ended up being killed by police in a dramatic shootout. Yusef's
point: Was it really worth it?
With the charged "We Have Grown Accustomed," Kayo highlighted how,
through our complacency, Americans settle for just about anything.
Lamenting that our culture worships thugs, Kayo also expressed outrage
that we "vie for a piece of the pie that's not proportional."
Kevin Coval's "Boomerang" showed how violence spurs violence, while
Jessica Care Moore's "Thug" explained her affinity for roughnecks. But
where Coval over-performed, Moore's poem seemingly lacked a point.
As opinionated as these poets are, offering solutions to the problems
they so eloquently highlighted would have made their work more powerful.
After all, it's one thing to realize something's wrong. It's another to
try to fix it.
Wassup Jusrhymzslams? Mixtape Mondays Hip Hop, Soul Open Mic Event Still paying artists on a weekly basis $100 - Crowd decides Every Monday at Exodus II 3477 N Clark St. Chicago 9 pm Sign Up - List closes quick $5 to rock or support all night long Artists please bring your own music on CD A&Rs, Managers, and Record Exec's are always in the building Hope to see you there, AwoL
Silent Auditions all month long for the e-event in Aug. and the African Fest Labor Day Wknd.
Wassup Jusrhymzslams? Mixtape Mondays Hip Hop, RnB Open Mic Event Now paying artists on a weekly basis Every Monday at Exodus II 3477 N Clark St. Chicago 9 pm Sign Up - the list goes quick $5 to rock or not all night long Artists please bring your own music on CD Metromix pick for "Best Urban Music Networking Party in the Midwest" A&Rs, Managers, and Record Exec's are always in the building ..
Silent auditions all month long to perform at Darkroom's e-event June 23rd and at Chicago's African Fest, Labor Day Weekend. Further questions call or text AwoL 312-399-2695
Ay Jusrhymzslams, the movement is back for good.. Mixtape Mondays Hip Hop, Soul Open Mic Event A&Rs, Managers, and Record Exec's are always in the building Every Monday at Exodus II 3477 N Clark St. Chicago, IL Metromix pick for "Best Urban Music Networking Party in the Midwest" Pre-selection all month long for African Fest Performers! And this just in.. We're choosing who performs at the Darkroom with Termanology and Mick Luter June 23rd, 2009 Artists please bring your own music on CD 9 pm Sign Up $5 to rock or not all night long Free Studio Time and Beats Awarded Every Mon. Sponsored by: L'Evated Marketing, Oregano Studio Further questions call AwoL 312-399-2695 ...
Hey Jusrhymzslams, Mixtape Mondays has a new home... Exodus II located at 3477 N Clark St. Chicago, IL Now here's the best part, MM is back 'battle style' with our signature Hottest Song Contest. All it takes is one great song to win $500 Cash, The Belt, MP3 players, Studio Time, Beats and Bragging Rights. Pre-selection for African Fest Performers also begins that night. Sign up starts 9 pm sharp. $5 to watch. $15 to compete.
.. Every Monday is Mixtape Monday at Exodus II 3477 N Clark St. starting May 11, 2009. Sponsored by oreganostudio.com and Haut Sneaker Boutique See you there and please spread the word..
Hey Jusrhymzslams. I'm proud to say that Mixtape Mondays is officially back in effect, the way it was meant to be... The new location 6810 S. Western Ave
Hey Jusrhymzslams, Hope to see you at the big battle. MIXTAPE MONDAYS Hip Hop, Soul, R&B. Bring your original music and show up early! Spoken Word Cafe 4655 S King Dr (47th n King) Doors will open at 8 pm
Hope to see you at the big battle Jusrhymzslams After this Tue we go back to our regular open mic night.
Mixtape Tuesday's Hottest Song Contest Head-to-Head, Round for Round Battle This Tuesday Dec 23rd, 2008 At The Spoken Word Cafe 4655 S. King Dr. Chicago, IL 60653 Prizes include: Cash, Clothes, Beats and Studio Time Celebrity Judges: 3G's Management and Keezo Kane of G.O.O.D. Music Doors open 8 pm sharp. Artists bring your hottest songs and show up EARLY to sign-up. $5 all night. Sponsered by Haut Boutique and Oregano Recording Studio
I am just wishing you a very very blessed and joyous MONDAY. Well, since it is not technically MONDAY, yet...I wish you a very very merry joyous and blessed week ahead. I have a distinct feeling that this upcoming week is going to be a good one for you. And I am not just saying that. Yes, I am...no I am not...yes I am...okay...no I am not!
Just another reason to vote for Obama. Past administrations have not dealt directly with our sovereign nations. They assume dealing with the BIA, which is a government directed subsidiary is sufficient. It is also refreshing to hear acknowledgement of the injustice that has taken place.
