An MC since the age of 12, Ritallin (aka Greg Frankson) utilizes his voice and his intellect through rhythm, rhyme, lyricism and literary dynamism to clear minds of clutter and force listeners to focus on issues that matter.
As Director of the Capital Poetry Collective for two years, Greg was the executive producer of Live At Capital Slam 2005 and Live at Capital Slam 2006 (both available through vanörange records at vanorange.ca) the acclaimed compilations of Ottawa's best performance poets, and the Co-Slammaster of Capital Slam, Ottawa's slam-tastic monthly poetry series.
Greg served as National Director of Spoken Word Canada (SpoCan) from 2006 to 2008. In this role he led the development of an organized network of professional spoken word artists across Canada, helped to create new venues and performance series in different regions of the country, and assisted in the organization of the annual Canadian Festival of Spoken Word (CFSW). He also appeared on the CFSW 2007 compilation CD of some of Canada's very best slam artists.
Not only is this talented poet and rhymer rocking stages from Vancouver to St. John's, he's putting out his own work. With the EP recording Capital Thoughts, the chapbook The Halifax Chronicles and his first book of poetry Cerebral Stimulation (available through Amazon.com), it's clear that Ritallin is not your average artist.
Currently expanding the operations of his creative services company Cytopoetics, Ritallin has been hard at work hosting the monthly Bill Brown's 1-2-3 Slam at Ottawa's Umi Cafe, and planning the annual spoken word and music showcase Scribology in late winter of each year. He is also expanding his work as a roster member for MASC, an Ottawa-Gatineau community arts education organization, and deepening his involvement in initiatives for youth, anti-discrimination and mental health. He is the current Poet Laureate for the International Initiative for Mental Health Leadership and has worked with mental health organizations in Canada, the United States and abroad.
Ritallin will be coming soon to a Canadian city near you ... and if you're outside of Canada, drop a line through the ritallin.com website to get the Cerebral Stimulant to your corner of the globe!
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please drop by & comment me some feedback on my debut video, which was shot on the north east coast of england where i grew up, i'd love to know what u think!
Viens découvrir mon nouveau clip "Au Suivant", second extrait de l'album de Grain De Caf intitulé Thomas Traoré. Sortie Prévue en Mai 2009.
Thanks for the support, great MySpace page !
Come and see my brand new music video "Au Suivant", second extract of Grain De Caf's forthcoming album called Thomas Traoré. Coming in May 2009.
Things are Golden..blessings are pouring down. I am down for whatever, what did u have in mind? Time wise anytime after April. I am recording the Red Slam Project and we will be wrapped in the studio end of April early May.
Venez découvrir sur mon profil, et en avant-première, le teaser du prochain clip "Au Suivant", second extrait de l'album de Grain De Caf intitulé Thomas Traoré. Sortie Prévue en Mai 2009.
Merci Pour L'Ajout Ritallin, passe sur ma page check mes nouveaux morceaux, extrait de l'album intitulé "Thomas Traoré" à venir en janvier 2009. Retrouvez aussi le dernier clip polémique "Négronomie" ! Laissez vos impressions ! / Thanks for the add Ritallin, come & check my new songs and also have a look on "Negronomie", the last polemical video clip from Grain De Caf extract from the forthcoming album intituled "Thomas Traoré", coming in January 2009. Peace
Passez sur ma page check mes nouveaux morceaux, extrait de l'album intitulé "Thomas Traoré" à venir en janvier 2009. Retrouvez aussi le dernier clip polémique "Négronomie" ! Laissez vos impressions ! / Come & check my new songs and also have a look on "Negronomie", the last polemical video clip from Grain De Caf extract from the forthcoming album intituled "Thomas Traoré", coming in January 2009. Peace
Its all about the lyrics and the message.Ritt's gonna change the peaple of the world 4 the better.Thanx Ritallin..... and to every one else Give some $ to charity and sign your name Mr.E (Mystery).Peace and Positivity.
"I can definitely feel it" Thanks for the Add Your work is amazing. I would lov to see you if you come to LA to perform. There is a Spoken word venue I go too once a month. FLYPOET... talk to John he is the person in charge. He s on my friends list.. Be blessed...with that sexxy voice of yours! Nina
5 GUYS AND A DONKEY in collaboration with LAID BACK SUNDAYS are happy to present RHYTHM AND RHYMES @ a BRAND NEW LOCATION!!!, JELLO BAR will welcome the monthly event every third Sunday of the month.
For those who still don’t know, RHYTHM AND RHYMES is THE PLACE TO BE to enjoy some of Montreal’s most talented artists. Rhythm and Rhymes is a vibrant and eclectic cabaret presented on a monthly basis and features a wide range of voices and styles, with performances by poets, slammers, rappers, comedians and all types of soulful musicians in a laid back, intimate atmosphere provided by JELLO BAR.
Artists this month: Kizzy, Soullyne, Nemesis, Nasbrok, Will, Aliyah, Daphnée, Sonia, Soul and Deanne.
What: Rhythm and Rhymes Where: JELLO BAR (151 Ontario E.) When: Every 3rd Sunday of each month- from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Hosted by: Eddy King & Max Lilavois DJ: God Father D Presented by: Five Guys and a Donkey Cover charge: 7$ at the door
