Microphone Fiend...

Last week was hella busy... I hit three mic's in 2 days AFTER spending countless hours in Chuck E Cheese celebrating my baby girl's 2nd birthday... 1. The Heavy Handed Slam on Saturday night was live and I am excited to try my hand at the upcoming Dada Slam in Delray... I came in 2nd place at the HH slam with a 29.8... (Not too bad) 2. The South Florida Natural Hair Expo was so live and I was glad to participate and share the poem I wrote about loving my kinky mane! I had no idea the movement was as strong as it is and I am proud to be in the number of Fabulous Natural Hair Divas. Big shout-out to Simone and the NTS family! 3. On Thursday I got a quick email from my Bro Brian Poem and he needed a feature for Sunday (yes 3 days’ notice). Even though it was short notice and my product is not ready for sale yet I was down for the cause to help my brotha out. By this time my singing voice was nonexistent and I sounded like a hurt crow but by the grace of the Most High I pushed through and gave it my all. Luckily I had a crowd that received my words and forgave my voice. On Deck: This week the beautiful and graceful Maryel Epps will be featured at the Bohemia Room and it promises to be one of the highlights of 2012. This QUEEN IS Phenomenal! If you need more info go to www.onthebside.com for the skinny and tix. Also, Friday I will be featuring at Majestical Lips in the City aka Design District. I am looking forward to this event because the vibe will be strong and laid back at the same time, kinda sumthin like me. I plan on giving 1000% and leaving a piece of my soul on stage. It is harder to stop breathing than to stop performing. I would love to see you there!

Sharpen my sword...

As I press forward in this movement I try not to get too caught up in all the shit tht surronds the talent. Afterall it is and should be all about the talent and creativity that I bring to the table. When you have to factor in images, web presence and networking I see why some artists start to slip on their craft. I vow to avoid that shit as best as possible. I have to stay connected to my work, to my writing and vision. I have to challenge myself to try new styles... I want to speak the truth in my music cuz the truth will never get boring or played out. The only way for me to be honest as a writer is to live to my full potential and document it all! I'm gonna freewrite a little tonight and spend a little time memorizing. While research and writing practice does always fit into my busy mommy day I keep it close in my mind so when I have a moment to do ME its the first thing I think of. I know that I have so much growth ahead of me and I truly appreciate the path...

It's been a long time... But I only have like 4 readers anyway so y'all ain't missing much. I did feel the overwhelming urge to write about my adventure yesterday tho. I abandoned my inhibitions and had a photo shoot. I actually took the time to get dressed up and let a photographer take pictures of me. I knew eventually I was gonna have to get it done so I did. It felt good. I realized that it is a part of the job and having images to match the music/poetry. I hope they are well received because it took a lot out of me. I did my best to stay focused, follow the photog's direction and not crack too many jokes... (like in the attached pict) When I got home I crashed like a crack head driving a pipe into a wall made of pure rocks... It also brought another point into focus for me. In order for me to finish and sell a product that consumers really wanna fux with I will have to do A LOT of things very far outside of my comfort zone... I pray to GOD that I am up for the challenge! I pray that MAAT take the wheel and keep me balanced cuz I can’t neglect my hubby and sees while I'm out there gettin' it... ya dig? Lay 'round for more power moves in the near future cuz I feel the growth bursting out of my pours.