Purpose is the manifestation of dreams deferred and Naima J. is a poet on the path to finding herself and fulfilling her divine charge. As a writer and performance poet, Naima's words capitvates audiences and readers alike with vivd language that illustrates experience through pen strokes and ink spills. Her fiery approach to live performances traps truth between the lines of wisdom and knowledge.
In April of 2005, Naima self-published her first collection of poetry, "When Silence Speaks." While the book was accompanied by a self produced EP- "Spoken Silence" (music production provided by Natural Eye Productions), in the fall of 2005 Naima ambitiously followed up her spring release with another audio EP "Cents on the Dollar" which featured live production of JP3, Soul Shack Band, Jem Boots, Kokayi and Tamara Wellons. In the Fall of 2006, Naima J and Afrykah Wubsauda met and collaborated with a variety of artists including M-1 of Dead Prez, the and Father Jah to release Revolutionary but Sexy- a mixtape written to speak to the experience, insecurities and challenges of Black women as they work through the stigmas perpetuated by the color disparities of the mainstream American beauty aesthetic.
Although, she originally hails from Miami, Florida, for the past twelve years Naima J. has made the DC metropolitan area her home. As an evolving artist, Naima worked to establish herself featuring at open mic venues and travelling nationally to share her work at colleges and urban lounges alike. As a result, Naima has shared the stage with phenonmenal artists such as, Jahipster, Sunni Patterson, the 5thL, Olu Butterfly, Navasha Daya of Fertile Ground, Georgia Me, Tamara Wellons, Jaguar Wright, Beny Blaq, Jason Reynolds, Komplex, 13 of Nazareth and many more. As a writer and educator, Naima hopes her words inspires youth to walk their path diligently using each step as an opportunity to build character.
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Much respect for all the work you are continuing to put into the Movement. Let's keep it moving with peace and progression!
Thankz alot sis 4 the add love yo music and its good to see sistaz keeping it natural and looking so radient keep shining many blessings and love all the way from Australia
Hi A warm hello and kind regards 2 U. Thank U 4 your friendship. Music has a way of bringing creativity together Hope U have a great day Enjoy the music. .Thank U 4 sharing yours stay close and lets keep in touch.
Hey, jus stopping thru to say hello. You were great @ the Den the other day. U r definitely very talented. Stay blessed. Hope to see u @ more poetry sessions.
Much respect Comrade, Please, let's stand as one and evolve our establishment and the movement of Hip-Hop! We need to unite so that we can bring the change! The suffering of our seeds must cease, and we must bring peace into the minds of many. Please join us in the fight for justice, peace, equality, and freedom worldwide. I recognize that you are willing to ride in this stuggle, but we gotta ride side by side and bring the Revolution to the streets.
Please join the global community and build with fellow brothers and sisters who are fighting on the frontlines of the struggle!
