Poet Up

We are back again folks!

In this episode, we chat with 2023 Women of the World Slam champion Ayanna Florence about her poetic beginnings and other things.

Follow Ayanna on IG and X(formerly Twitter) @poetnextdoor

Freestyle Beat: made by DJ D.R.

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We are back folks! Talking about the Grammy's and other shenanigans. Elijah Craig makes an appearance, sorry there's no timestamps we're rusty.

Freestyle Beat: A Beat taken from YJB made by Mall Chi

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We're back folks! In this season 3 opener we chat with Wayne Henry a poet's poet. We talk 90's R&B, Wayne's poetic beginnings, getting into intimate spaces with people and why it makes them uncomfortable, his work in Dallas with the youth, why poetry isn't a community and of course we freestyle.  Wayne Henry Info: Wayne Henry a poet who is dedicated to bringing awareness to issues such as mental health, oppression, depression, and concepts of spiritual growth. Raised in South Central Los Angeles, he was exposed to a melting pot of different cultures, giving him a broad canvas for his work. Henry moved to Dallas in 2008 and has become a passionate poet who writes each line to watch it come alive through poetry. Apart from poetry, working with youth has been his crowning achievement. The Writer’s Garret, Big Thought, Wordspace, and Dallas Poetry Slam have all served as platforms for his teaching artist career. Henry likes to use visual, culinary, religious, and conceptual art to help express thought and emotion to further drive the creativity of youth. Follow Wayne on IG: @dreadful_poet and on Facebook: Wayne Henry Check out Wayne's poetry here Freestyle Beat by @mallchi PoetUp Crew: Twitter: @PoetUpPodcast @mallchi @MrBluz @jayward2030 IG: @PoetUpPodcast @mallchi @bluzbluzbluz @jward2030 Facebook: @PoetUpPodcast Email us at thepoetuppodcast@gmail.com Visit our website: www.poetuppodcast.com Rate us, Review us tell a friend about us. Thank you for listening.

In this episode we chat with singer, songwriter Laurence Maher. We somehow talk fulcrums and levers (1:26) Laurence talks his beginnings (13:10) Laurence didn't want to go to college for the girls (17:00) The WAP brought Laurence to Charlotte (22:10) he learns music heals (30:10) we get into the intricacies of music with Jay Ward's bookmark (36:30) we make up words (38:20) Jay Ward drops Bible knowledge (47:05) Laurence wants  you to just do it (57:20) and he did 50 pushups? (59:39) Have you ever seen a coal in mid stage on it's way to a diamond (1:04:35) and of course we freestyle (65:55)

Freestyle Beat by @MallChi

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In this episode we talk with playwright, author, poet, battle rapper and National Poetry Slam Champion both team (2018) and individual (2019) Breeze. We talk about Breeze's passion for poetry, Jay Ward tells us how he knows Breeze is from the hood (8:55) Breeze finds his tribe (21:35), we not in this b***h to be in this b***h (33:55) who's riding with you (41:25) you never seen a zen mode Breeze (63:45) and tender Breeze (64:35) and of course we freestyle. 

Breeze Info:

Breeze "ILifeThis" The Poet is a spoken word artist, author, playwright, host, and battle rapper who has been performing professionally for the better part of 9yrs. Born in Richmond Virginia, now residing in Charlotte, Nc, Breeze has an amazing amount of accomplishments.

-Creator of LifeLinePoetry...an organization that strives for the growth of spoken word artists in performance/writing/and the science of slam

Breeze lives out the idea of "LoveAnyWay" ...a belief that love is the key ingredient needed to be relevant in this craft. Love enough to want to listen, learn, inform, inspire, enlighten and grow.

Love also motivates one to always be honest in everything they do.

And he sets out to give the truest parts of himself every opportunity he gets!!

Check out his website for more info: www.breezethepoet.com

Follow Breeze on IG @brzthepoet on Twitter @brzthepoet

Freestyle Beat: “Old School” by 24K

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In this episode we talk with Baltimore based poet, 2016 Brave New Voices winner and number 4 poet in the world Mecca "Meccamorphosis" Verdell. We discuss her poetry origin story (5:15), retooling as an artist (13:45) whether it's harder to write a comedy punchline or poetry punchline (21:00) If it's easier to win a BNV slam or adult slam (23:00) what winning means in the Baltimore poetry scene (27:10) Mecca gets passionate (35:25) Bluz and Jay Ward make proclamations again (53:50) Mecca has some tea (55:40) and of course we freestyle. 

Meccamorphosis Info:

Mecca Verdell is a Baltimore based poet and performer of Dewmore Baltimore. When she started her poetry career in 2016, Mecca won Brave New Voices, an international youth poetry slam. She’s also been a Radio show host for two Baltimore based radio stations, interviewing nationally and locally known poets and writers. She has been dedicated to provide youth with safe spaces to express

their creative voices with free open mics, showcases and competitions. Mecca is the former Youth Poet Ambassador of baltimore (2017), opening performer for Aloe Blacc at the National Education Association conference in 2017, Southern Fried Poetry Slam winner of 2017 and 2018, Top 10 finalist of the Woman of the world poetry slam 2018, and top 3 finalist for Texas Grand Slam. Outside of competition, she has taught the importance of using poetry as tool for social justice and healing for middle schools, high schools and colleges.

Follow Meccamorphosis on IG @meccamorphosis on Twitter @MeccaVerdell

Freestyle Beat: “Jazz Bop” by @scarterway on IG and Twitter

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In this episode we speak with community activist, creative, doer and entrepreneur Davita Galloway. We discuss the libations (3:30) Davita's fashion origins (6:40) Dupp & Swat beginnings (8:00) Freshmen year of college (37:00) Mall Chi asks a borderline racist question (56:10) the infinity bottle shows up at about the 27:00 mark and takes Jay Ward and Mall Chi's ability to coherently speak and Bluz basically keeps us on course. This is a fun one and of course, we also freestyle. 

Davita Galloway info: 

Davita is a founder and owner (with her brother Dion Galloway) of Dupp & Swat, a creative studio that serves as a platform and launchpad for herself and others. Davita is a change agent, a creative, a host, speaker, costumer, a doer, disruptor and creator of all things dope. Davita serves as Executive Director of CrownKeepers, a non-profit and Co-Owner of Hue House, a creative agency in Charlotte, NC. 

Follow Davita on social media @thedavitagalloway and check out her website for all the amazing things she's doing. www.thedavitagalloway.com

Freestyle Beat: “The Ruler” by @scarterway on IG and Twitter

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In this episode we interview Kyla Jenee Lacey, accomplished third person bio composer, daughter of two lucky parents and owned by two black cats, Kit and Kaboodle. We talk about Karen's, love poems to menchildren, Kyla's impressive poetry resume and of course we freestyle. 

Kyla Info: Her spoken word has garnered millions of views, and has been showcased on Afropunk, George Takei, Write About Now, All Def Digital, and Occupy Democrats, and Golden Mic TV. She has performed spoken word at over 200 colleges in over 40 states.  Kyla has been a finalist in the largest regional poetry slam in the country, no less than 4 times, and was nominated as Campus Activities Magazine Female Performer of the Year. She has written for large publications such as the Huffington Post, BET.com, and the Root Magazine and is the author of "Hickory Dickory Dock, I Do Not Want Your C*ck!!!," a book of tongue-in-cheek poems, about patriarchy....for manchildren.

Follow Kyla om IG @kylajlacey

Freestyle Beat: by @LofiBrown

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In this episode we chat with Jason Jet about his artistic journey, him being a Jack of all trades (literally 31:30) and his new studio. Jay Ward forgets the point he's making (21:30), Bluz gets his Ted Koppel on(the whole podcast lol) and Mall Chi (mostly) tries his best Jay Ward question impression (33:00) and doesn't know the difference between Iceland and Ireland (25:35) (63:30). This interview was done at Jason Jet's Grindhaus studios prior to it's opening. Come on and Poet Up with us.

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Freestyle Beat: by @LofiBrown

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We are back with season 2 of The Poet Up Podcast. Thank you for listening. In this episode we talk with Jaycee Cowan poet, barber, entrepreneur and all around bad ass. Not to mention one of the pillars of the Charlotte poetry scene. Jay Ward channels his inner M.O.P. Mall Chi defends using cutlery on people and Bluz, well Bluz insults the Bey Hive... again. We also talk with Jay See about his time in the military, what brought him to performance poetry and of course TouchOne. 

Follow JayCee on IG: @flyy_poet

Freestyle Beat: by @LofiBrown

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In part of of our conversation with Ed Mabrey, we delve deeper into his spoken word roots discussing his first slam experiences, him always coming in 3rd place (4:00) how they Christopher Columbus(ed) slam in Columbus, OH (6:05) we debate if we made Segways or segues (16:10) we discuss relevancy (18:10) and doing the work (22:00). We get off the rails per usual and we have a freestyle session at the end. (58:00)

Ed Mabrey Info:

Ed Mabrey is the only 4 time Individual World Poetry Slam Champion and the only 4 time Southern Fried Regional Poetry Slam Individual Champion.

​He tours the country professionally as a poet, comedian, and motivational speaker.

A two-time InkSlam winner, multiple LEAF Slam Champion, an Emmy winner,

Ed has been on Seasons 3, 5 and 6 of Verses and Flow (TV One),

ABC, FOX, HBO All Def Digital, Write About Now Poetry

and was a speaker at 2015 TEDx Dayton.

He’s performed at over 100 colleges and universities around the country, teaching workshops and conducting seminars. On the comedy front, Ed has opened for DL Hughley, Ian Bagg, Rob Schneider, Roy Wood Jr., Charlie Murphy and many more.

Ed is a two time finalist in The World Series Of Comedy, held in Las Vegas and he’s been the voice of companies ranging from the Ohio State Medical Center to Lexus.

Freestyle Beat: "Life"  by @scartersway

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In part one of this two part interview with 4 Time Individual World Poetry Slam Champion Ed Mabrey we discuss differences between comedy and spoken word (5:30) his transition from poetry to comedy (10:02) Bluz being a gangster of mythical origins (11:11) why multiple streams of income are important for any artist/creative (17:20). Bluz also shades the Bey Hive (27:13) Jay Ward shades Mall Chi (29:50) and will Ed be a speech writer for a presidential candidate? (38:35).

Ed Mabrey Info:

Ed Mabrey is the only 4 time Individual World Poetry Slam Champion and the only 4 time Southern Fried Regional Poetry Slam Individual Champion.

​He tours the country professionally as a poet, comedian, and motivational speaker.

A two-time InkSlam winner, multiple LEAF Slam Champion, an Emmy winner,

Ed has been on Seasons 3, 5 and 6 of Verses and Flow (TV One),

ABC, FOX, HBO All Def Digital, Write About Now Poetry

and was a speaker at 2015 TEDx Dayton.

He’s performed at over 100 colleges and universities around the country, teaching workshops and conducting seminars. On the comedy front, Ed has opened for DL Hughley, Ian Bagg, Rob Schneider, Roy Wood Jr., Charlie Murphy and many more.

Ed is a two time finalist in The World Series Of Comedy, held in Las Vegas and he’s been the voice of companies ranging from the Ohio State Medical Center to Lexus.

Freestyle Beat: "Life"  by @scartersway

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In this episode we speak with Sha'Condria "iCon" Sibley, We discuss her beginnings in spoken word poetry (4:00) name origins (6:06) Southern Fried memories (10:15) wack art (16:10) going viral (36:45) and of course we freestyle terribly at the end.

iCon Info:

A lover of the stage, iCon has also been featured in several stage productions such as the musical, ‘Badu-izms’, a production of Eve Ensler’s ‘A Memory, a Monologue, a Rant, and a Prayer’, ‘Housewarming’, and ‘Waiting to Be Invited’. She made her national television debut as a featured poet on the 3rd season of TV One's NAACP award-nominated hit TV show, ‘Verses and Flow’. Over the years, iCon has shared stages with the likes of Sunni Patterson, Taalam Acey, Abiodun Oyewole (The Last Poets), jessica care moore, Amanda Diva, The Tony Rich Project, Dead Prez, Andra Day, and Kendrick Lamar. She even earned the honor of being a part of the first poetry act to grace the main stage at Essence Festival 2016.

website: icontheartist.com

Follow iCon on IG @icontheartist 

Freestyle Beat: "Titel"  by Lofi

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In this episode we talk with Cocoa Flo about her non-profit (4:10) dads stealing toothpaste (10:10) the legend of Fizz (11:45) the importance of mentoring (13:58) W.A.P. (26:48) doing poems in church (32:24) Mall Chi hating to lose (47:35) and of course, we freestyle terribly(85:55)

Cocoa Info: Jasmine “Cocoa Flo” Swanagan is an intelligent, unapologetic, and enlightened poetic voice, hailing from the small city of Owensboro, KY. Her small town roots mingled with her experience as a corporate professional lend themselves to make up her unique and incredible style. Lyrically, she is a roaring lioness when she serves due notice to patriarchy, body shaming, and colorism. Her ultimate goal is to empower audiences to think, act, and heal through her transparency and blatant truths. In alignment with her life vision, Cocoa is currently in the process of incorporating a nonprofit organization that supports and empowers black women in postsecondary education through mentorship. Cocoa Flo ranked 11th in the 2019 Individual World Poetry Slam, is a 2x Southern Fried Indie Finalist, as well as a Rustbelt Regional Poetry Slam Indie Finalist.

Twitter/IG: thecocoaflo  FB: Cocoa Flo

Freestyle Beat: "Life"  by Mall Chi 

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In this episode we chat with Rock Hill poet laureate Angelo Geter. We talk about writing through grief (6:00) Angelo's imaginary Lawyer TV show (23:50) how Angelo became poet laureate (25:10) Angelo's R&B aspirations (53:00) and if Brandon Leake (America's Got Talent) has opened doors for spoken word poets (1:03:04) and of course we freestyle terribly. Come on and Poet Up with us.

Angelo Geter Info:

Angelo ‘Eyeambic’ Geter is a dynamic poet, spoken word artist and motivational speaker who merges his passions for poetry and speaking into a unique performance that educates, entertains and inspires.  He currently serves as the Poet Laureate of Rock Hill, SC where he advocates for poetry through civic engagement  and community outreach.  He is also a 2019 All-America city winner,  2018 National Poetry Slam champion,  Rustbelt Regional Poetry Slam finalist, Southern Fried Regional Poetry Slam finalist and has performed and competed in several venues across the country. He is also a member of the Board of Directors for The Watering Hole poetry organization.

IG and Twitter info: @eyeambic

Freestyle Beat: "Propane" Used with permission by Steven Carter Follow him on Twitter and IG @scarterway

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In this episode we talk entanglements, Kanye and new projects. Jay Ward talks his talk while Bluz and Mall Chi drink Blue Moon. And as always we freestyle. 

Freestyle Beat: "Skyline" by Twint4k 

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Ever wonder what doesn't make our interviews? Here is some extra content from our interview with Jordan Bailey.

Jordan Bailey Info: Follow Jordan on IG @Jordan_with_da_poems Facebook: Jordan Bailey

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In this episode we talk with Jordan Bailey about being a student of poetry. What it's like to have Terry Creech kill your poetic dreams (lol) battle rap and wrestling. And as always we freestyle terribly. 

Jordan Bailey Info: Follow Jordan on IG @Jordan_with_da_poems Facebook: Jordan Bailey

Freestyle Beat: "Catfish Voodoo" by Timmy Probably Follow him on IG @timmyprobably

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In this episode we talk with public speaker, organizer, educator, poet, spoken word artist, songwriter, emcee and alumni of the Nasir Jones Fellowship with the Hip Hop Archive at Harvard University’s Hutchins Center for African & African American Research. Dasan makes fun of the intro music, we discuss what it means to level up, Dasan tells a story about being tall shamed. We take a trip back into time to Miami and of course we freestyle terribly.

Dasan Ahanu Information:

Christopher Massenburg, better known as Dasan Ahanu, is a public speaker, organizer, curator, educator, poet, spoken word artist, songwriter, and emcee, and loyal Hip Hop head born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina. He is co-founder and managing director of Black Poetry Theatre, a Durham based theatre company that creates and produces original poetry and spoken word based productions. As an active participant in poetry slam, Dasan has competed regionally and nationally as a founding member and coach of Durham, NC’s own Bull City Slam Team. In 2010 and 2014, Ahanu led the Bull City Slam Team in winning the Southern Fried Southeastern Regional Poetry Slam, the largest regional poetry slam in the country. He also led the team to a 3rd place finish at the 2010 National Poetry Slam and a 2nd place finish in Group Piece Finals at the 2012 National Poetry Slam.

For more information on Dasan go to dasanahanu.com or follow him on Twitter and Instagram @dasanahanu

Freestyle Beat: Used courtesy of DJ DR. Follow him on Twitter and IG @themightydjdr

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In this episode we talk with Mason Parker about an artist's grind(2:40), how artist can level up their craft (5:05) and what the grind is worth (10:42). We talk a little snitch culture (13:00) use metaphors (15:25) and talk about how Dare Devil influenced Mason to keep grinding (35:20). And as always, we freestyle (68:00)

Mason Parker Info:

Mason Parker is a modern day renaissance man. The poster child for versatility, Mason is a lyrical genius, displaying his creative prowess as a lyricist, spoken word artist and writer. While his start is deeply rooted in southern hip hop, his buzz around the country continues to grow. Every lyric, every word, every ebb and flow of his unique delivery is soulfully honest, rich with pain, victory, self-realization and truth. 

To follow the journey in real time, visit Mason on Twitter and Instagram @iammasonparker. 

Stream his latest album Quantum Leap available on all streaming platforms and his website.

Website: www.iammasonparker.com

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6qIfI5slOofyWz8U7TAPLG

Freestyle Beat: "Fly Girls" Used with permission by Steven Carter Follow him on Twitter and IG @scarterway

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Today we talk about how the pandemic and resulting quarantine is affecting artists and how artists are in return providing virtual content and what future monetization of virtual content may look. Also, Jamaal gets chocolate wasted. 

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In this episode we speak with Terry Creech founder of Slam Charlotte and Executive Director of Breathe Ink Youth Poetry. We talk about what drew him to start slam in Charlotte, what led him to working with teenagers and how his drive is reflected in his weight loss journey. We find out how Terry got on Def Poetry (HBO) Terry and Bluz reminisce about Miami, Terry gets Mall Chi super motivated and Jay Ward has a few moving stories to share and we get into wrestling.

Terry Creech Info:

Facebook: @Terry Creech @Breathe Ink Charlotte

IG: @terrycreech95

Website: www.charlottepoetryslamleague.com

Terry Creech Lost Birds Def Poetry Video: https://youtu.be/6wm-U21Mgsg

Freestyle Beat: Used with permission by 24K and Mall Chi "Whatever It Is"

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This week we talk with Shane Manier about the obligation of a poet and how that intersects with activism. We discuss poetic license in telling stories that may not be their own. We decide that we're an environmentally aware podcast. We debate where and how cats get money for milk. Shane explains experimenting and the shadow self. And as always, we freestyle.

Shane Manier contact info:

IG: @shanemanier

FB: @ Shane Manier Creative Coach and @Guerilla Poets

website: www.shanemanier.com

Playing For Others: https://playingforothers.org

Freestyle Beat: Used with permission by Lofi Brown "From The Soul"

IG: @mpt1210 Twitter: @Lofi_Brown

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In this episode, we discuss how artists can create their own lane through non - traditional methods and ideas. We talk about Bluz and his start in spoken word. We discuss the poet of the decade and somehow end up making fun of Trick Daddy's mugshot. Come laugh with us 

Freestyle Beat: Used with permission by Lofi Brown "De La Skeleton" 

Twitter: @Lofi_Brown IG: @mpt1210

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Welcome to the Poet Up Podcast. Here's a short introductory trailer to let you know what you're getting from us. Please enjoy.

Underlying Track: Thankful by Mall Chi

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