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Bio:

This is result of when poetry becomes music and more, performed with energy that rivals rock & roll, and still hip-hop in its truest form. The 5th L is a Baltimore-based but nationally traveled spoken-word poetry group which is made up of David Ross/Native Son and Femi Lawal/The Dri Fish. They are an action packed poetry experience that delivers spoken word with the skilled theatrics of a Broadway show and the high energy a rap artist exerts on stage and yet able to maintain the poetic integrity of Langston Hughes to entertain and enlighten audiences. The 5th L has released 3 full length and well received albums. Performed at numerous conferences, festivals, clubs and concerts. Toured over 50 colleges throughout the states of MD, DC, VA, PA, NY, SC, TX, MA, OH. Recently recorded live for B.E.T Jazz’s show entitled Lyric Café due to air during the fall/spring 2008/2009. As a duo and band, they have shared stages with international recording artists such as Musiq Soulchild, Saul Williams, Ursula Rucker, Raheem DeVaughn, The Last Poets, Fertile Ground, Jaguar Wright, and KRS-One. And in response to The 5th L’s continuous work in the Baltimore city community, Reginald F. Lewis Museum has featured them and their works, written and audio for reading and listen as a permanent exhibit in the museum. The 5th L is not only skilled in performance poetry, but is known to host events as well as their own venues. They have committed their talents to avidly introducing creative writing classes to elementary through high school students, after school programs, detention centers through out Maryland, Washington DC and Virginia. As well as facilitate a violence intervention program at The University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center (VIP). The 5th L has a passion for artistic expression and with their words they intend to inspire the planet in a positive way using their lyrical content to provoke thought.

Member Since:

October 28, 2005

Members:

Native Son aka David Ross is a resident of Baltimore City, a poet and the author of Speech Impediments. David has been humbly inspiring audiences through exquisite lyrics since 1997. This award-winning artist delivers a captivating performance - enlightening listeners on cultural, educational, family, political, self love, social, and spiritual issues. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Dri Fish aka Femi Lawal is also a resident of Baltimore City but was born in London, England and raised partially in Nigeria. The Dri Fish has been performing spoken word since 1995, at the same time altering the destructive thinking and decision making patterns of men, women and children alike with his candid social critique offered by his lyricism.

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Sounds Like:

the wind and the spirit doing a dance with two bats, wings impact, water splash and still doesn't wake up Nash Bridges taking a nap. Violence, Is It Worth It?

Record Label:

when we label a record, we'll tell you