Just myself and the various spirits that choose to walk with me from time to time. I've been known to rock shows with DJ InCreDuble and the incomparable Lashaun Phoenix Moore.
Influences
The upcoming project has mostly been influenced by material from Common, Finale, Fluent, and Elzhi's mixtape. Also over the years i've been inspired by Red Hot Chili Peppers, Portishead, Incubus, Saul Williams, One Be Lo, J-Dilla, MF Doom, Jurassic 5, Radio Head, Mr. Lif, Murs, Aesop Rock, Sage Francis, Steely Dan, Jimi Hendrix, Roger Bonair Agard, Nina Simone, Black Star, Coltrane, Dead Prez, The Flaming Lips, The Gorillaz and countless others.
Sounds Like
A young KRS-One according to my manager and the Metro Times. I've noticed that the cool thing to do here is for artists to pretend like they have this completely unheard of sound and say they sound like no one. Let's face it. Very few us don't remind people of anything they've heard on the planet earth. Nothing new under the sun and all of that. That's ok. It doesn't mean there isn't room for innovation or originality. Simply put, if you like One Be Lo, Common, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Danger Doom, AML any thing on Def Jux, Jurassic 5 or some other underrated hiphop act, there's a higher probability that you'll dig Versiz.
Jamaal “Versiz” May is a poet, producer and recording artist from Detroit, MI. He has been awarded an International Publication Prize by Atlanta Review and a Cave Canem fellowship. His work has appeared in Verse Daily, The MacGuffin, Pedestal Magazine and The Main Street Rag among other magazines and anthologies. Jamaal is a Midwest Regional Poetry Slam Champion, two-time Detroit Slam Champion and two-time Individual World Poetry Slam finalist. He has toured the country extensively giving readings, workshops, performances and lectures in a variety of locations including Cornell University, Indiana University and Norte Dame.
Versiz’ musical talents have garnered him glowing reviews from various local publications including the Metro Times’ best of 2005 music issue. The Michigan Daily says, “Detroit’s most talented rap act and slam poet is the one guy who can make southeast Michigan a respectable haven for independent hip-hop.” The Michigan Chronicle called Versiz’ 2004 hip hop release, Binary Soul, “A lyrically profound effort that is as provocative as it is creative.”
Jamaal holds a degree in Studio Engineering. Production and engineering credits include, The Last Poets, Dead Prez, and The Four Tops. He has shared stages with KRS-One, Proof, Slum Village and Kathleen Battle among others.
4 Shades of Mahogane presents the Open Mic Event Friday May 15, 2009 at the Social Exchange located at 1956 Eastern Ave. in Grand Rapids,MI from 8pm-11pm. All Poets and lovers of Poetry welcome. Live Music, Lyrical Expression and cultural dishes. Peace and blessings.
Thanks for the add. I recently uploaded some poems, and I will have a few more coming within the next week. If you get a chance, have a listen. I'd certainly appreciate the feedback.
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[live music + art + sandwiches + ugly sweater exchange] = good times
Hope to see you there in Saginaw this Saturday, April 18th [gate opens 6pm, show begins 7pm]
Hey man thanks for the add, I saw you at the Grosse Pointe Library for the open mic/slam, your shit is crazy man it really made me take my poetry to the next level thanks man. Keep it up man I love the CD, i'll be looking foward to the next one.
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