Voltaire, Francesco Colonna, Kant, Jaco Pastorius, St. Benedict the Moor, Maat, Miles Davis, Mr. Marcus, KRS-One, Sun Ra, Kool Keith, RZA, Dan the Automator, Cite 3, Prince Paul, The Tortoise and the Hare, Brer Rabbit, Aesop Rock, Jean Grae, Book of Five Rings, Dylan, Hendrix, George Harrison, Nina Simone, Sun Tzu, Cuba, Good Porn, Muddy Waters, Pharoah Sanders, Dark City, Bill Foster, Johnny Depp, Diana Ross, Richard Pryor, Morpheus, Nas, Prime Minister, Mos Def, Def Jux folks, GZA, Rebel INS for sparking my whole movement, Last Prophet, The Crucified, Digable Planets, Pras, L Boogie and Clef, Phyllis Hyman, Michael Henderson, Speed Racer, Birth, Willie Brown aka Blind Dog Fulton-Smokehouse Brown, Nurse Ratched, Alain Gourager, Peter Parker, Melvin Van Peebles, Denzel, Alvin Ailey, Prince, Pete Rock, Chuck Brown, Lyricist Lounge, Christoper Wallace, Primo, Barbie, Encyclopedia, Charlie's Brown's Book of Facts, The Matrix before the sequels, Going to college, The Mole on my right arm bearing the mark of the tribe, Aborigines, Benny Hill, X-Men, Hagi from Johnny Quest, Salvador Dali, Jacob Lawrence, AtLiens, Sex in the Elevator, Stephen King, Marcus Miller, Donny Hathaway, Suburbs and Cities, Rooms with a View
"More than anything, I want to convey to the listener that hip hop is more than just music…its a signal. It’s a sender and receiver…a voice that speaks and a listener that echoes both Noise and Silence. I want the listener to feel its duality and its uniformity. That’s my ultimate goal, the one I absolutely must follow."
Name: Prowess the Testament
Age: every day is a new birth (but early twenties will suffice to explain the cycles of moons I've seen)
Specializes in: ill quotes, sicc notes, and dope statements
Demographics: Omegatropolis (not only my crew but the area in which I evolve)
Hail to the Awakened Eyes!
Peace and Greetings to all that approach…I’d like to welcome you to my Breathing space.
I AM the Perpetual Nomad, the pensive traveler...I am the seeker of that which cannot be found and the bearer of that which cannot be sought. I am always on the journey of a constantly kinetic universe and as a product of motion, eternal through the experience of consciousness and mind, autonomous and independent of brain and cranial processes and functions. Through the billions of neurons within my being, I’ve formatted my individually conscious threshold into an interactive dialog between nations, thoughts, realms and membranes. This symbiosis corresponds into a direct correlation with sound as a reflection of God and the Energy of the Universes. Sound transposes position, just as the mind is not stationary, but omnipresent and just as truth is not local but universal. Okay, this is supposed to really about ME...but what can I say reallY! I'm a full-time Public Health Grad student, emcee slash producer slash musician slash artist slash Master of ALL with a range of polarity that expands beyond. To know me is to well, not know me!
Naiea is one of the illest females I have ever been blessed to meet and listen to. A product of a musical household, she was exposed early on to the sweet sounds of funk, jazz, and go-go, this laid the musical groundwork for her future. Growing up in what some call the golden age of hiphop, she developed her spitting skills at an early term in her life. She joined in with the big boys in ciphers when she was just ten years old, and as time passed she gained respect and confidence by honing her craft and creating lyrical soundscapes that left the listener enthralled and in awe.
When Common dropped his classic album “Resurrection”, Naiea knew it was time. Time to start penning the ill-type lyricals intended to reach the minds of the masses. She started keeping her rhyme books, and recording over instrumentals on tape to share with her friends and comrades. She began her quest to be heard thru open mic venues and local battles. A networking natural, Naiea gained contacts throughout the hiphop underworld and began recording with people from all over the east coast. From Brooklyn to Atlanta, Naiea has built with and inspired many of the country’s underground elite. She has been featured on the same albums with such artists as MF DOOM, and Styles of Beyond. Currently she is striving to perfect her passion and stays in the vocal booth preparing to release her debut LP and a few 12” drops. Every so often, she can be found walking through the velvet curtain of those long DC summer nights, and blessing the mic wherever an open one might be. After witnessing countless crowds at her performances, the only thing I can say is that, many heads were overheard talking about her abilities, her dope rhymes, nasty flows, and crowd controlling cadences.
My Pops ain't raise no pussy Wanna see a nigga kirk, there's ways 2 push me Come wrestle with the dog and get caught like a flea I got jumped in The Bates and I fought like a G So fuckin' with me's a big decision If U think I look like a bitch, then I'ma have 2 fix your vision I'll black both of your eyes up, black folks betta wise up Get your shit 2getha whether time is good or time's rough The crack baggers that pack daggers are backstabbers Or back shooters 'cause niggas they act Judas The devil steady comes upon us with the obstacles Crazy drama, now my lady's Momma's in the hospital And sometimes I think I'm losin' MY Moms She say she tired of the needles and the tubes in her arms But those tubes are the only way my Momma can live She's a reason why I stay away from drama and bids I done got knocked back 3 times at H.U. But 4 real I still feel the will 2 break thru Believe in yourself 'cause there's really nothin' greater If U live fast now, U die now or suffer later Either U can stack mail gettin' buckets of cash Or be in the DC jail gettin' fucked in the ass DC's literacy rate is 20 percent Everyday U see niggas scrapin' pennies 4 rent If it's comin' from Multiples then it got 2 be facts They tryna run niggas out by raisin' property tax And local artists really got it in a hard way There's more talent out here than Tabi Bonney and Wale' And J. Holliday, so why do I act so sore? 'Cause black music ain't black no more And I'm tired of hearin' songs about bling-bling and champagne Big rings and brand names, big rims, a damn shame.....
Dead Poet is back with “Now or Never” which is the first in a wave of new tracks that we will be putting out over the next few months. “Now or Never” starts out with a street corner beat box freestyle where Smooth Element gives an introductory to the status of society and how we with all of our supporters are continuing to build upon a solid foundation. The chorus of the track is voiced by both Jay and War with a megaphone to give listeners the feeling, image ,and emphasis of trying to voice ourselves across a large body of people. The verses by both Jay and War cover a large array of issues and topics in an aggressive rebellious manner to display how they feel about the current state that we are in. The beat is by way of the 17th Dimension of Dead Poet with additional production from the rest of the Dead Poet crew. Come by the page to listen for yourself and please feel free to provide us with any constructive and critical feedback.
Dead Poet is back with the “Illness” spreading the illness that they discovered before there teen years as Hip-Hop but not just any Hip-Hop, we are talking about ground breaking innovators from Rakim, Nas, DJ Premier all the way down to your live instrument influenced Roots crew, your Atliens known as Outkast, J Dilla(RIP) as well as many other seasoned artist. Towards the end we give shout outs to several of the local artist in the MD/DC/VA area and we also send thanks to many of the individuals who have supported us while we continuing to build on a solid foundation as well as helping us to further enhance our sound; This is the Illness.
The website is up for everybody to submit their beats. We are looking for producers for May 23rd in LA as well as Chicago,Houston and Seattle for forthcoming battles. Hit www.redbullbigtune.com, click on the city you want to submit for and fill out the application. Here's some general info.
ABOUT BIG TUNE
# BIG TUNE is an event/program that was created to showcase the musical talents of emerging as well as established producers...The Producers battle head to head through rounds of single elimination competition.
# The last Producer standing will be the Producer with the... "Big Tune"... and crowned champion of the event/evening...
# The event is inspired by the spirit of the Jamaican Reggae/Dancehall Culture where the term "Big Tune" is derived.. In traditional Jamaican Dancehall Culture a battle is referred to as a "Clash".
# Selectors (dj's) would "Clash" with other Selectors by spinning the latest/heaviest "Riddims"(songs). DJ's (emcee's) would record their own artistic interpretation or "Version" of a standard "Riddim that Selectors would play in the Dancehall.
# Whichever " Version" that was most favored by the people is considered the: "Big Tune"
# During "BIG TUNE" event, Producers are paired and then battle head to head.
The format is pretty simple:
a) Two producers share the stage each at their own station/table where they have 2 cdj's and a mixer that they will use to play there Tunes.
b) Producer (1) will play an original self-produced tune approx for 60 seconds...
c) Producer (2) will do the same.
d) Each Producer will play their 2nd original self-produced tune. This brings the end of the round.
e) At this point the host will inform the crowd that they have a collective decision to make...The Producer who elicits the largest response from the people/crowd will advance to the next round and be
what's up Prowess? hope things are good with you. was thinking about your intense philosphorhymes the other day. wow...it'd be great to hear some again soon. let me know wha tyou thnk of my new ukerap track posted when you get a chance...peace! - j
ayo, them tracks is fresh. Oh yeah, if you ain't know, Dead Poet has started a production team/label for artists who want to collab with us on our upcoming spring compilation album. We also sellin' beats under the label as another outlet. This is a chance for you and us to get heard all around MD/DC. We lookin' for real artists and no copy cats...lol This is just an offer because we wanna hear local artists over our beats. We aren't using this as a way to only put us out, but to work artists like you that are experienced. So holla back if you're interested fam. PEACE
Dead Poet would like to present the new track "Sympathy" featuring LS. Each member tailors to the title of the track by telling true to life stories about people they once new who were once on the right path and eventually took a wrong turn. Enjoy the track and feel free to drop us some feedback. Shout out to LS for her vocal performance.
Check her out at:http://www.myspace.com/food4theory
The hard working Hip-Hop collection Dead Poet would like to present to you our new track titled "Stop" which will most likely be in the lineup for our upcoming debut album which is in the works so check out the track and listen closely to the subject matter at hand and vibe to it. Feel free to drop us some feedback on the track or any of our music and stay on the lookout for more upcoming music, news, and info.
Check out Dead Poets Promo 2006 track which features over seven minites of various snippets of some of the production currently in working progress. Stay on the lookout for new material to come very soon and other news regarding Dead Poet events and collaboration oppertunities.
Provide us with some feedback if you are feeling the preview and anything that can be of benefit to us.
Hey Prowess - how's life? I'd love to do something together sometime...stay in touch. here's my first music video... light fare compared to your verbal tapestries - an everyday ukulele-rap love story for the ages:
Oh man is that you flowing on "The Recipe" track. Man I was stunned by the skills(seriously), also reminded me of Jean Grae. You think you could step into the ring with her? Anyway I'm feeling the music and I hope we could work something out in the future, like a collabo or something but keep up the good work.PEACE
Check out Dead Poets new track "Below the Mason Dixon" which was probably the first track we started building. The duo includes Warchild and Josh aka Jay aka Filthy Sanchez expressing a message similar to that of "Ambitions & Beyond" but expand on the topic and bring a few new topics into the picture so take a good listen and leave us some feedback whether its how the track was, how we can improve for the future, anything that you feel which may give some insight. So check it out and hope you like what you hear.
Your set at the "Velvet" was so tight!............. based on what I saw sunday, I'd love to have u on my current hip hop project which is under construction. Lemme know what's up. PEACE -dj solograph
You always impress me. No matter what shows it was or where it was. You rip shit up. Yes, we still need to trade on the discs. I may have some tracks for you to rip into shreds like you always do. LOL. Stay in touch. Peace.
U R one of the nicest females in the District of fuckin' COLUMBIA!!!!! LOL!!!!! Your fuckin' wordplay is MAGNIFICENT!!!!! I really enjoyed your performance last Sunday at Velvet Lounge! Thanx 4 the friend request too! Holla at Ol' Multiples when U can! Be E-Z!
Give Thanks for rippin an new asshole in sum of this Female emcee!!!! U know how i feel about your SKILLZ....Thanks for blessing the Stage Lastnite!!!!
i've been mad out of it lately. don't even want to write or make beats, really. tunnel vision got me open though. you write like i do. i desperately feel you. i need to listen to me thru you. i can't speak anymore.
I'm living a life of my own...been on the road for a while and experienced a new world...now its back to the hustle of the district...(why do people refer to the city as "THE DISTRICT"...they are obviously not from here...but I'm like 5th generation washingtonian bound...thats some shit - niggas ain't left the hood in 5 generations...well, perhaps I'll be the one to get out and make it over to the corner of the coast of the Pacific (I hope anyways)
what's up? just your neighborhood ukulele-rapper saying hi. hope everything's good with you. we're doing another music night for the teens on march 13th - mellow deal to let them try it out - in case you're in the neighborhood and wanna stop by and dazzle 'em. peace - j
