======================================= **HEADS UP!!** IF IT TAKES ME A WHILE TO ADD YOU PLEASE BE PATIENT WITH ME....it takes me a while b/c i actually go to folks page, read their info, listen to the music, make comments, etc. so it may take a minute but only b/c i want to give everyone their due attention! and you're worth it!! (if you want to speed up the process feel free to shoot me an email). Resist the urge to resubmit friend requests b/c i add folks in the order of their request! and when i say 'a while' yeah a sis means it! lol...

People keep asking me what it is that I do....a little bit of everything to make you groove.....a mix of lyrical prowess with a dash of musical fusion.....watch me play with jazz, hip hop, rock to make a blended spoken soulful something something!!!

or you can take someone else's word for it!:

(CD BABY - 5 STARS!!)

RhapsodE has laid claim to a style all her own. Literally using her voice as an instrument, the words spoken and sung here are filled with ambition, confidence, and most importantly, rhythm....the lyrics and sheer vocal prowess are mesmerizing. Sharing tales of a struggling young woman, this is far from a call for pity; Instead it focuses on the future and the bright skies that line the horizon. The resulting songs reflect the same positive outlook, expressed with brilliant wordplay straight from the dome of a talented woman who is ready to take life by the reigns and ride it out.

(EARWAX RECORDS – DJ RANDOM - 4.7 out of 5 EARS!!)

RhapsodE, is a performance artist of the highest degree transitioning effortlessly between poetry, singing, poetry, hip-hop and jazz. “Spoke Inward” hits hard as ‘Rhaps’ has a lot to say and says it with mad eloquence and style. I love the way she delivers in-your-face messages without coming off preachy or formulaic (as many of today’s spoken word artists tend to do). Do yourself a favor and make time to catch her when she comes through and buy the CD ahead of time – you’ll be happy you did! (4.7 Ears out of 5.0)

(YMIB.COM + CIRCLE OF BEAUTY)

If you need to know what it would sound like if pure inspiration fell in love with hot beats and had an affair with lyrical clarity and had several mistress of rhythm, poetry, and words on the side, then just take a listen to RhapsodE's latest release "Spoke Inward". Sounding like life spoken outwardly from an inner being that obviously observes her surroundings, RhapsodE speaks fully of her experiences of being a woman, in love, a daughter, and a child of the Most High just trying to become whole. Pick up this lady's album, because your soul needs to feel it, your mind needs to hear it and your body needs to move to it!

(JAMES ELAM, ESQ.)

This is such a refreshing album for the soul and poetry scene!!! I love the flow, the substance, the songs and the music. I listened all the way through the first time. Take it from a person who hates everything...you should have this cd.

(aka SUBLIMINAL)

We need more music like this in our lives, spirit and souls. Not only is this cd amazing, but if you get a chance SEE THE LIVE SHOW for yourself!!! ======================================= ======================================= RhapsodE is comfortable taking the stage solo for a moving spoken word set or holding down a full band to deliver songs that move people to nod their heads and sing along. Her words and youthful wisdom are so well received, they garner support from multiple demographics and in varied settings throughout the United States and abroad. With such a range of support, it takes no time to hear and see that RhapsodE is carving out a space all her own. RhapsodE calls her style Spoken Soul music; a fusion of spoken word, soul, jazz, hip-hop and rock served with a side of live music. RhapsodE released her debut CD Spoke Inward independently in June 2006. The album is a unique project that blends lyrical prowess and musical giftedness. The album has received stellar reviews by listening audiences and a five-star rating from CD Baby music distribution company. RhapsodE has shared her music in numerous cities, countless venues and has been featured at colleges, festivals, churches and premier clubs around the U.S. =======================================

PERFORMANCE VENUES/EVENTS

....The Five Spot (Sidegig Black Lily and Soul Power), The October Gallery, Dowlings Palace, The Womb, The African American Museum in Philadelphia, Tritone, The Clef Club, The Rotunda, World Cafe Live, The Vegas Lounge (B-more), The Improv (NYC), The Sugar Bar (NYC), The Sugar Shack (NYC), African American Extravaganza (Philadelphia), Black Women Arts Festival (Philadelphia), Calvary Baptist Church Summerfest (Philadelphia), Katrina Aid Benefit Concert (West Chester University), Philadelphia International Art Expo, Philly Spoken Soul Tour, Toronto Urban Music Festival, 2005 West Oak Lane Jazz Festival (Philadelphia).... =======================================

WARMED UP THE STAGE FOR

.... RhapsodE's spoken soul style has been the opening act for many great music acts such as Mos Def, Jaguar Wright, Fertile Ground, Kindred, Talaam Acey, Ursula Rucker and Gerald Veasley. She has shared the stage with a number of Def Jam poets and other artists such as Eric Roberson, Byard Lancaster, Hersey Coles and Desdamona. =======================================

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

.....George Washington University, Haverford College, Minneapolis Community Technical College, Swarthmore College, Temple University, University of Minnesota Twin Cities, University of Pennsylvania, West Chester University, Widener University =======================================

RADIO FEATURES

.......PHILADELPHIA - WRTI 90.1FM, WCUR 91.7, WHAT 1340AM, WURD 900AM, WDAS 1480AM, MINNEAPOLIS - KFAI 90.3/106.7FM, KMOJ 89.9fm, CURRENTLY in rotation on internet radio and various podcasts.... =======================================

COLLABORATION IS A GOOD SITUATION

.....Summer 2004 RHAPSODE collaborated with poet Desdamona on Des's CD The Ledge on a poem titled Planet Remix......RHAPSODE's upcoming debut CD *Spoke Inward* features collaborations with poetic duo Quiet Rage on 'The Choice', dj/mc/producer aka Subliminal on 'Say Word, Say Damn' and beatmakers: Corey "C-Rock" McDonough, Damali and Yameen Allworld!! UPCOMING PROJECTS WITH: Rich Tucker, Damon 'Dizzy Fingers' Bennett, AfroDJiak..... ======================================= When not on stage, RhapsodE has put her other talents to work as an actress, radio personality, co-host of a local Comcast Cable television program Mike Robinson Presents, co-executive producer of a teen talk show and host of a monthly podcast radio show The Feel Good Flow on Soul Sanctuary Radio and syndicated on 4DaSoul Radio. She is working on an upcoming release of her own t-shirt line: Wear Wisdom, incorporating many of the messages and themes from her poems and s.. BOOKING INFORMATION: Shabazz Communication 646-410-0246 thysha@shabazzcommunications.com =======================================   I edited my profile with Thomas Myspace Editor V4.4 (www.strikefile.com/myspace)

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