A Spectacular Memphizm Weekend!

It's really hard to describe the events that took place on Saturday & Sunday night - all I can say is that if you were not there, you missed some amazing performances, intense energy, exceptional talent, and passion for art.

"Lyrical Exercise" Open Mic - INNER CITY SOUTH

Lyrical Exercise was phenomenal! The spoken word, husband and wife duo, Inner City South brought front and center, as they always do, their southern-style of poetic expression; every performance is ALWAYS powerful and engaging. Other performances included Brother's Keeper, Hannah, 7 (Seven), Hardface, and Hashim Hakim spoken word artist from Chicago/Denver. Guests enjoyed wine, wings and words! lol Check out the videos below:

Inner City South:

Brother's Keeper:

Hannah:

Memphizm + Mudworkz = "Long Live the King" 

There are no words to completely express the performances, energy and excitement of the "Long Live the King" Michael Jackson Tribute on Sunday! The fans showed up and danced wearing glittered gloves, MJ hats, jackets, white socks and penny loafters and every performance was more than AMAZING!!!! We GREATLY appreciate everyone who showed their support and/or shared their talent with fellow MJ fans!

Memphizm teamed with Walter Andrade of Mudworkz and collaborated with talented individuals to bring this event to life. The event was hosted at Zodiac Restaurant & Lounge, and featured the art work of Walter Andrade (Mudworkz) and also art work by Jamond Bullock. Each VIP room was themed an MJ hit such as "Beat It, "Thriller", and "Off the Wall" and featured fitting art work for each room. Guests were able view and purchase these items on exhibit.

Founder of U-Dig Dance, Tarrik Moore was the host for the evening bringing "MJ energy" center stage and DJ Coop was spinning MJ hits non-stop ALL NIGHT!!!  Audria owner/photographer of Nubia Creative Images (NCI) captured this entire event, including fans/guests striking an MJ pose or wearing the 'glittered glove'. The audience witnessed a powerful poem by inspirational poet/spoken word artist, Carin Malone; incredible dance performances by Zephaniah Dixon and Hybrid Performance Group, Marico Flake - U-Dig Dance Academy, and performances by guitarist Ping Rose and violinist Jason Lurry, and an MJ impersonation/dance off by Shamar Rooks. Special shout out to the owners and staff of Zodiac Restaurant & Lounge. 

Check out the vids:

Ping Rose & Jason Lurry - Smooth Criminal:

Tarrik Moore - Founder of  U-Dig Dance Academy Memphis

Hybrid Performance Group - "Thriller"

and "Remember the Time" - U-Dig

Did you know U-Dig Dancers were featured in the video for Bad Boy recording artist Janelle Monae "Tightrope" featuring Outkasts Big Boi? They also received a "Best in Choreography" nomination from the MTV VMA's this year. Check them out in the video here . You can also find more info about U-Dig Dance Academy here

Stay tuned for more events!