| General | Metaphor, imagery, narrative, sound devices, rhythm, stage presence, showmanship, eye contact, articulation, humility, conviction, intensity, clarity, focus, humor, relevance, social change, justice, tolerance, inclusion, and artistic merit in every performed poem. | | Music | The Michael Foster Project, Tre Virdure, Muhammad Ayers, Jake Fate, A-Dot, Jimmy Jump, The Ill, Sean Griffin, and any artist with poetic lyrics of substance. | | Movies | Slamnation, Slam, Love Jones, and Slam Planet. | | Television | Nightline, 20/20, 60 minutes, and Prime Time Live. | | Books | All of them. | | Heroes | Ramona Webb, Donney Brasco, Chancelier "xero" Skidmore, The Drunken Poet, Ray Sibley, Reggie Gibson, Sekou Tha Misfit, Joquin Zihuatinejo, Talaam Acey, Queen Sheba, Rockbaby, Travis Kiger, YahFu, Anna West, G.H.O.S.T., Dawn Collins, Tasha Weatherspoon, Taaj Freeman, Freddy Sanders, Mike Meloncon, Becky Larkin, Dorian Hebert, P.I.M.P. and Muhammad Ayers. |
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