Louis Farrakhan, Chris Rock, Bill Maher, Bill Gouldd, George Carlin, Dave Chappelle, & My favorite Stand Up Comic Franklyn Ajaye
Sounds Like
Gnarls Barkley, Jay Z, Tupac, Dead Prez, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Dwele, Nas, Sleepy Brown, Devin The Dude, Del The Funky Homosapien, Souls of Mischief, Hieroglyfics.
My Name is Prince Akbar aka Jus Rhymz, and I am a spoken word artist from Chicago. I love to perform on stage. I have no agent and am easy to book if my travel expenses are paid. I perform in slam competitions and open mic comedy clubs on a weekly basis, and at venues as well that are not about rating your spoken word work. I'm writing new pieces all the time.
If you like my write about it in a blog, newspaper, or anywhere you are published. if you like my funny or serious poems download it share it bootleg it whatever. Just spread the word I exist and I know god will bless me with compensation soon.
If I had to describe my style I would say I a hybrid breed of a poet and comedic political commentator consisting of Jay Z's lyricism, Chris Rock's comedic genuis, Bill Maher's witty political insight, Langston Hughes soulfulness and Louis Farrakhans anger.
I prefer to do my pieces acapella, because I am poet not an MC. I also prefer to do a show mixing comedy with serious poems because I am not a 100% stand up comic. I love jokes but I don't want to be a full time coon. I am open to part time cooning,lol but I must have time on stage to rant about the things that bother me and I want people to know about.
My goal in performing is not make you shake your ass but think on the words I deliver. My goal is to make you laugh at one liners. I want to have a good set full of great material to be recorded and packaged for sell later. My poems are about everything such as addiction, politics, racism, self hate, and controversial realities affecting me and my people as we continue to grow in America and the world. I know people hate preachers so I try my best to sprinkle serious comedy in satire and humor and just plain ghetto sillyness.
I often find inspiration from simply reading the newspaper or listening to talk radio where I can see how the people are reacting to things or learn what is on the populations mind. I love xm radio 24 hour comedy when I am having writers block. My best pieces are poems critical of something, or self confessional type poems reflective of a unique experience I had.
I love hearing other poets work and learning what catchy metaphors and simile they create. So if your a poet and you have work I can hear don't hesitate to direct me to your mp3. ONE!
PS Here is an article by the Chicago Tribune talking about one of my performances with HBO Def Poets. I like it alot and hope you do too.
Soren Baker, Special to the Tribune. Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Ill.: Mar
8, 2003. pg. 29
Abstract (Document Summary)
The standout Def Poets sets were delivered by Chicago's charming, clever
Malik Yusef and New York's intense, intimidating Kayo. Yusef, who is
scheduled to release an album on industry powerhouse Universal Records
in May, showed the most range of any of the poets. His "Woman Where's
Your Soul" and "Hollywood Drawl" were striking reality checks with
radically different targets.
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(Copyright 2003 by the Chicago Tribune)
ROCK REVIEW.
Russell Simmons, the hip-hop magnate who co-founded the influential Def
Jam Records and launched the immensely successful Phat Farm clothing
line, has developed an affinity for spoken-word poetry. The New Yorker's
"Def Poetry Jam" is enjoying a run on Broadway and has been made into an
acclaimed HBO series.
Simmons brought some of the Def Poets to Metro on Thursday for an event
whose proceeds will benefit a Columbia College scholarship for graduates
of Chicago Public High Schools. (He also hosted a 30- minute Q&A after
the show that quickly disintegrated, as the students wanted to perform
for him rather than ask questions.)
But the rhythmic razzle, comedic flair and emotional outpouring that has
earned spoken-word artists a loyal and growing grass-roots following was
largely absent at the Metro, as Prince Akbar, a Columbia student who won
a student contest for an opening slot at the performance, delivered the
strongest piece. His "What the [Expletive] Are You Talking About George"
was a biting yet humorous take on what Akbar sees as President George W.
Bush's misguided international policy. "How you gonna scare Osama?"
Akbar questioned. "When one bag of pretzels gave you drama?"
After Akbar stirred the crowd, the Def Poets, for the most part, failed
to capitalize on the momentum the student generated. In fact, each of
the five Def Poets delivered only two poems during performances that
lasted less than 15 minutes each. As entertaining as any individual
piece may have been, it was hard to get a sense of each poet's artistic
reach because of their limited performances.
The standout Def Poets sets were delivered by Chicago's charming, clever
Malik Yusef and New York's intense, intimidating Kayo. Yusef, who is
scheduled to release an album on industry powerhouse Universal Records
in May, showed the most range of any of the poets. His "Woman Where's
Your Soul" and "Hollywood Drawl" were striking reality checks with
radically different targets.
On the former, the South Side poet urged women not to get to the point
where they would "stand in the mirror but can't face yourself," after
pursuing men who weren't worth the trouble.
"Hollywood Drawl" was a sad tale of a child who was fascinated with guns
and ended up being killed by police in a dramatic shootout. Yusef's
point: Was it really worth it?
With the charged "We Have Grown Accustomed," Kayo highlighted how,
through our complacency, Americans settle for just about anything.
Lamenting that our culture worships thugs, Kayo also expressed outrage
that we "vie for a piece of the pie that's not proportional."
Kevin Coval's "Boomerang" showed how violence spurs violence, while
Jessica Care Moore's "Thug" explained her affinity for roughnecks. But
where Coval over-performed, Moore's poem seemingly lacked a point.
As opinionated as these poets are, offering solutions to the problems
they so eloquently highlighted would have made their work more powerful.
After all, it's one thing to realize something's wrong. It's another to
try to fix it.
I am just wishing you a very very blessed and joyous MONDAY. Well, since it is not technically MONDAY, yet...I wish you a very very merry joyous and blessed week ahead. I have a distinct feeling that this upcoming week is going to be a good one for you. And I am not just saying that. Yes, I am...no I am not...yes I am...okay...no I am not!
Just another reason to vote for Obama. Past administrations have not dealt directly with our sovereign nations. They assume dealing with the BIA, which is a government directed subsidiary is sufficient. It is also refreshing to hear acknowledgement of the injustice that has taken place.
Sending Luv before I hit the road jack. Hopefully you will try to stop thru for the Go Away Party, if not, I overstand. Hope to See you when I get back. I wish you the best. Keep doing what you do.
You know your girl will manage you. Or at least book you. I have several connects from doing this project. Def Poetry Jam participants (Yellow Girl and Israelite). I love your work!
You know, I just spent like 45 minutes on your page catching up and reading your work. I must just say....DAMN YOU'RE GOOD. You are a powerful writer and you kept me interested and glued the entire time. I really want you to get your stuff published because if I loved reading this, so will everyone else. Keep writing and performing! I look forward to your next piece.
why the hell did you leave a comment about quitting your job...do you want the world to know you an unemployed, starving artist? Damn,what am i gone do with you. Since you quit your job and went shopping you should come party tonight at the Dark Room. LOL. I know you will not, but I love you anyway. I am going to listen to your new pieces in Palestine. Your sister
hEY SWEETIE...DID YOU SALE A TRIPLE PAGE...LUV THE POETRY...KEEP DOING WHAT YOU DOING..IM THINKING OF READING ONE OF YOUR PIECES ON THE AIR NEXT WEEK WWW.SWANKSOCIETY.COM FROM 8-10PM LET THE WORLD KNOW. LUV YOUR SISTER UNMUVABO VENDETTA 4 EVA
Hello Prince my luv... i actually need to change that. i even changed it to single while my bf was here..it's an inside joke between us...but since i see folks actually look into my status..i should change it.
First one to add the comment, yet, I am no where to be found on this page. Who are these people. I should be on the top 24.....daaammmmm/Luv U anyway...your best friend Unmuvabo Vendetta....yo....the writing is off the chain...Lovin it...all of it...Definately, Definately do what we discussed...I am soooo proud, theres a tear in my eye. The rawest poet to ever exist.
