Lyrical Exercise, November 13th feat. Nicole "Poetic One"

This month, on November 13th, Memphizm's Lyrical Exercise will featuring Nicole "Poetic One" Nelson of St. Louis, MO.


PROCEED WITH CAUTION! Nicole’s soft spoken personable demeanor has left many a victim to her lyrical barrage!!! Don’t be fooled by her stature, smile, or frames! Poetic-One drops lyrical sets with the best of them! She can be described as an up and coming sensation on the National spoken word scene! She has the ability to awe audiences with her passionate and profound flow with ease! So before you assume this will be working out as usual, GET YO’ MIND RIGHT!! Otherwise be added to her list of victims! LYRICAL EXERCISE!!! BE THERE!!! Memphizm…Belief in us through action!!!

Word play…rhyme schemes…similes…metaphors…free verse…haiku…!!! One strengthens the other and before you know it, it’s like an exercise. Whether you “exercise” as a past time or if you do it for a living, you will find the workout intense and invigorating at “Lyrical Exercise”! Join Memphizm November 13th at Steppin’ Up Beauty and Barber Parlor whether you want to “exercise” or spectate you will be sure to leave with renewed strength!



Saturday, November 13
9:00pm – 11:30pm
Steppin’ Up Beauty and Barber Parlor
4565 Quince Rd.
Memphis, TN


$10.00
$5.00 for performing artists before 9PM
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CONTACT DURAN MEMPHIZM JACKSON IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS* 901.257.9727

Lyrical Exercise - H2!

Lyrical Exercise, was PHENOMENAL!  Hashim Hakim aka H2, our feature from Chicago and Denver blessed our audience with spoken word infusing street culture, humor and hip hop. Throughout the night, he delivered  exceptional, P90X style spoken word for the audience, and other artists in attendance also sparked the atmosphere delivering 110% with their performances! Be ready for Lyrical Exercise, next month November 13th!

Check out H2:

Hannah, aka "The Dutchess" - she took us back! :)

Inner City South!

Verse:

HARDFACE:

Master of the Skies:

Check us out next month: Steppin Up Beauty & Barber - 4565 Quince | 9PM Call 901 289 0490 for details!

Don't Miss Lyrical Exercise!

CASTING CALL::: POETS, ACTORS, ACTRESSES & DANCERS!

H2 (Hashim Hakim) will be casting for the play: "I Didn't Think". This play is in support of AIDS Awareness and brings into the public view the karma of promiscuity and the reality of  HIV/AIDS  in a way that's gripping and inescapable.

H2 is looking for poets, actors, actresses, singers and dancers to participate. This casting will be located in Southaven at 1495 Brookhaven Drive from 4PM - 8PM on October 10th. Please see flyer for details, or call 901.205.9470

RESPECT THE MIC! H2 at "Lyrical Exercise" - Open Mic | October 9th

Do you remember the Hard Knock Life Tour DVD, Backstage from 2001? Do you remember the brother who free styled with the biggest MCs at the end with Jay-Z and DMX watching? No one knew his name. For those of us that remember the guy in the suit, his freestyle was a stunning class act. His name is H2. You might know him as Brother Hashim; and he epitomizes the unsung hero’s of Hip Hop. Check out the video:

Saturday, October 9th at Steppin Up Beauty & Barber, Memphizm welcomes "H2" - Hashim Hakim, to Lyrical Exercise!

For the last 10 years, H2 has been taking the spoken word scene to another level!  H2 blends his demonstrated knowledge of street culture, education, and underground hip hop and packages it effortlessly as he delivers a dominating yet charismatic flair from the stage to the minds of the audience; there is never a dull moment.

Every so often, some charismatic wordsmith dominates the scene and stands out from the competition; H2 not only runs over the competitors, but dominates in battles, performances and street sales. H2 is a self contained artist with the ability to produce, arrange and write his own material which makes him the total package to the record label that he owns; Eracism Records. He is an exhilarating recording artist, producer and songwriter and continues to rise from the hip hop underground. Hashim’s next project includes KAM, Gat Turner, Young Khan the Don, DA Smart and others. H2 is the winner of the www.jlsc.com song writing contest for R&B for 2009.

When it comes to Spoken Word and Hip Hop, H2 (Hashim Hakim) is the unexpected spectacle of events.  With romance drama and humor as his ingredients, H2 magically prepares the table for all who come to feast on a good show.

Audiences adore him. 

Poets respect him.  

Raised from the hells of Chicago, hails the prefix of life; H2 OOH!!!!!!!

Lyrical Exercise Open Mic Event - 10.9.2010 - 9PM |Steppin Up Beauty & Barber

• $10 Cover
• $5 for performing artists before 9PM
• Complimentary wine & food for all guests

Questions? Call Duran Jackson 901 289 0490

September Memphizm Poetry Slam Tonight!

Tonight make arrangements to attend the Memphizm Poetry Slam at Zodiac Restaurant & Lounge! Last month’s winner will battle a new roster of talented poets to win the September Slam title, trophy and cash prize!

Show starts at 8:30pm Sharp!
$10
Zodiac - 6135 Mt. Moriah (Peach Tree Center)
For more info 901 258 7637 or 901 289 0490 | memphizm@gmail.com

This Saturday is "Lyrical Exercise" feat. INNER CITY SOUTH!!

DONT MISS!

This Saturday 9/18, come out for Lyrical Exercise, open mic featuring INNER CITY SOUTH!

This Saturday, 9/18 at Steppin Up Beauty & Barber (4565 Quince Rd) Memphizm hosts "Lyrical Exercise". This is an open mic event featuring INNER CITY SOUTH!

Inner City South (ICS)-a dynamic spoken word and performance art duo who share more than just the love of poetry. Comprised of the husband and wife team Ms. Dee-Lite, a stiletto wearing Diva and feminist whose straight forward style demands the respect of the stage and T-Remedi, an artist and visionary who is a masterful story teller with captivating word play that focuses on change, they both strive to display community, love and unity in their marriage and to the masses.

Come to perform or just listen, either way relax and unwind from the work week with spoken word and art.

Show starts at 9PM - $10 cover.

Enjoy complimentary wine and food items.

www.memphizm.blogspot.com for info call 901 289 0490

Memphizm has September covered!

Check out the following September Memphizm events: 

September 18th / Lyrical Exercise featuring Inner City South / Steppin Up Beauty & Barber 4565 Quince Rd

All artists are welcome to participate in our open mic at Lyrical Exercise. Enjoy all art forms in an intimate atmosphere. This month, our feature will be the husband and wife duo Inner City South. Complimentary wine and food items. $10, doors open at 8PM

September 19th / "Long Live the King" - Michael Jackson Tribute / Zodiac Restaurant & Lounge 6135 Mt. Moriah

"Long Live the King" ~ a celebration and tribute to the life and legacy of Michael Jackson. Art, raffles, music and dance. You don't want to miss the Michael Jackson dance off!  Tickets are $10. On Sept. 10th, tickets will be $20. To get your tickets, call 901 289 0490. 

September 28th / Memphizm Poetry Slam / Zodiac Restaurant & Lounge 6135 Mt. Moriah

Memphizm Poetry Slam, $10 - doors open at 7pm. Each month, poets battle for slam title, trophy and cash prize. Audience members get a chance to participate in raffles. So far, Memphizm has raffled a Flat Screen TV and Blu-Ray player. Enjoy great food, DJ, and poetry!

We hope to see you at all three events this month! If you would like more information regarding tickets, sponsorships, or promotions, please call Duran Jackson at 901 289 0490, or email us at memphizm@gmail.com.

"Long Live the King" A tribute to the life and legacy of Michael Jackson, King of Pop | September 19th

It has been over a year since we loss the greatest most iconic artist of all

time! Come out and celebrate life and beautiful art with Memphizm and

Mudworkz! Enjoy live art, a raffle, great music, and dance tributes to the

"King of Pop"! There will also be a prize for "Best MJ Impersonation" and

"Finest P.Y.T.", so make sure you are in the place to be, to dance the night

away! So just come enjoy yourself with Memphizm and Mudworkz! Get some

culture in your life! LOVE ART! LIVE ART! LAUGH ART!

Call Duran Jackson 901 289 0490 or Walter Andrade 901 570 3917 for tickets

RSVP via Facebook by clicking here

Attention First Time Slam Poets!

Memphizm Slam Participants (Poets) must read (in its entirety) and sign the Memphizm Poetry Slam Entry Requirements Form and return to either Duran Jackson or Alesha Shaw. Click the link below to safely download a copy of the Slam requirements form here:

Entry Requirements for Memphizm Poetry Slam


A link is provided to the right under "Memphizm Documents" >>>>

August Memphizm Poetry Slam & Raffle....again!

The Memphizm Poetry Slam goes down August 31st!! Albert "ATCHILL" Akpotu is looking to repeat......The Virghost Poet is looking to rip the mic in half after a "Simon like" judge scored him very low in both rounds - and who knows who else is planning to TAKE OVER!!!!











Memphizm is bringing back the raffle - and this month, one lucky audience member will win a BRAND NEW BLU-RAY PLAYER!!! This Blu-Ray player will be a perfect fit to upgrade your existing entertainment system, to give as an upcoming Christmas or birthday gift, or to just enjoy family movie night. No matter the reason, make sure you purchase your raffle tickets at this months Slam for only $2.00. (No cap on tickets purchased, and must be present to win)

Don't miss the drama and wins -that is MEMPHIZM POETRY SLAM at Zodiac Restaurant & Lounge 6135 Mt. Moriah. Call 901 289 0490 for more info or email memphizm@gmail.com.

Lyrical Exercise:: August 14th

Make sure you mark your calendars for "Lyrical Exercise"......the return of Open Mic at Steppin' Up Beauty & Barber! Word play...rhyme schemes...similes...metaphors...free verse...haiku...!!! One strengthens the other and before you know it, it's like an exercise. Whether you "exercise" as a past time or if you do it for a living, you will find the workout intense and invigorating at "Lyrical Exercise"!

Southern vernacular defines his dialect, northern exposure defines a piece of his versatility.This month, our featured artist is Rhetoric. Come check him out Saturday, August 14th!

COME PREPARED FOR AN INTENSE WORKOUT AS ONLY RHETORIC CAN GIVE!
Memphizm...Belief in us through action!!!
*****COMPLIMENTARY WINE AND FOOD ITEMS******

*****ARTIST FREE BEFORE 9/$5 AFTER 9*****
***Doors open at 8:45/FIRST 5 Ladies $5/SHOW STARTS AT 9:15***

***General admission $10/FREE IF YOUR BDAY IS AUG. 14TH/$8 W/COLLEGE I.D. OR GOVT. EMPLOYEE I.D.***

AT CHILL - JULY SLAM WINNER!!

If you missed the July Slam, you missed a great show! Amazing talent, HUGE crowd, great food, and of course art!

Opening this month's Slam was hip-hop emcee, Knowledge Nick! He was a crowd favorite! Check out his performance!

Right before the competition, Spoken Word Artist, R.A.M.P opened the Slam with an ice-breaker - check it out below!

This month's Slam included a roster of 4 poets: Rhetoric, The Virghost Poet, AT Chill, and last month's winner, HARDFACE. The judges sent Rhetoric and AT Chill, both new slam finalists, to the final round with AT Chill winning the Slam title, trophy and $150 cash prize!

Slam Winner: AT CHILL -

During this month's Slam, we held a raffle for a 26" Flat Screen TV! Many purchased tickets, but Amber Lane of Memphis, TN was the winner of the TV - Congratulations again to Amber!

Also, a guest painter, and soror of mine, Ashley Brown, raffled one of her AMAZING paintings of Chrisette Michelle - which was painted during the Slam from a blank canvas ladies and gentlemen! An audience winner was the winner of this painting - winners pics posted soon!





Stay tuned for upcoming information regarding our AUGUST SLAM!!

If A Black Man Spoke" ~ Will Mouzon talks Church

Check out video footage of the online talk radio show http://www.ifablackmanspoke.com/. Creator and host, Will Mouzon, discusses the interesting and yet seemingly controversial topic of the significance of church in today's society amongst the African American community. Duran was also asked to perform one of his pieces "Vibrate Higher", more videos will be posted soon!

Memphizm TV Raffle

Best Poets in the City, Great Food and TV??!!

Yes, TV. At this month's Memphizm Poetry Slam, you have a chance to win a new 26" LCD Flat Screen TV! Enter the Memphizm Poetry Slam TV Raffle by purchasing a $2 ticket. Increase your chances by purchasing up to 5 tickets! That's only $10.00 for a chance to win a new TV to upgrade, gift, or add to your home decor. (See "Raffle Info" below)

The Memphizm Poetry Slam happens this month, July 27th at 8PM @ Zodiac Restaurant & Lounge (6135 Mt. Moriah - Peach Tree Center). Last month Hardface & Ms. Dee-lite battled for the title with Hardface taking the prize. This month, one poet will win the July title, $150.00 and trophy; and a audience member will win a new TV!!

Make plans to attend July 27th! It happens every last Tuesday of the month at Zodiac Restaurant & Lounge!For more info about participating in the Slam, email memphizm@gmail.com or call Duran Jackson At 901.289.0490.

::Raffle Info::

• Tickets are $2.00, you may purchase up to 5 tickets.


• Raffle tickets will be available at the beginning of the Slam, so you must be on time.


• MUST be present to win.

Lyrical Exercise ::Videos::

Lyrical Exercise was a success! It was great to witness honest, heart-felt spoken word in room with positive energy. Check out a few videos from some of the artists: (note vids are dark due to intimate lighting)
The feature for Lyrical Exercise, The Virghost Poet:



Founder of Memphizm, Duran Jackson, aka Master of the Skies:



Krashelle, aka Goddess Khemeti



2X Memphizm Poetry Slam Winner, Hardface

Guests enjoyed wine, food items, art and fellowship. Special thanks to venue owners Tamika and Cortez! We do it again next month! August 14th at 8Pm. Feature will be announced next month!

Lyrical Exercise | Saturday, July 10th -9PM

Word play...rhyme schemes...similes...metaphors...free verse...haiku...!!! One strengthens the other and before you know it, it's like an exercise. Whether you "exercise" as a past time or if you do it for a living, you will find the workout intense and invigorating at "Lyrical Exercise"!
Join Memphizm every 2nd Saturday of the month at Steppin' Up Beauty and Barber Parlor whether you want to "exercise" or spectate you will be sure to leave with renewed strength! "Lyrical Exercise" will be straight P90X out the gate with our first feature, The Virghost Poet! COME PREPARED FOR AN INTENSE WORKOUT AS ONLY VIRGHOST CAN GIVE! Memphizm...Belief in us through action!!!



::COMPLIMENTARY WINE AND FOOD ITEMS FOR GUESTS::
When: Saturday, July 10th
Where: Steppin' UP Beauty & Barber - 4565 Quince RdTime: 9PM
Price: $10 at the door

Admission Specials:
*FIRST 10 ARTISTS FREE / SUBSEQUENT OPEN MIC ARTISTS $4
*Doors open at 8:45 / FIRST 15 Ladies $5
*FREE IF YOUR B-DAY IS JULY 10TH
* $8 W/COLLEGE I.D. OR GOVT. EMPLOYEE I.D.
Call Duran Jackson at 901.289.0490 for more info

HARDFACE IS A 2X MEMPHIZM SLAM CHAMP!!!!

Last night it was - Elliott "Hardface" Nelson (April 2010 Slam Winner) who took the June 2010 Memphizm Poetry Slam title, $150 CASH & SLAM TROPHY! He battled 7 other poets, & finally Ms.Dee-lite in the final round! Participating in this month's Slam was Ms. Dee-lite and T-Remedi of Inner City South, The Virghost Poet, Teresa - spoken word artist from Holly Springs, Mista, Poetic High, and FW Love.

We would like to thank everyone who came out to support the art! Guests enjoyed great food and drinks from Zodiac Restaurant & Lounge. A BIG thanks goes to Zodiac Restaurant & Lounge, and judges - including Aiesha Dickey of MODE Boutique & XTC Entertainment Models and also, Southeastern Regional Slam Sponsor & Organizer, Mr. Dewar.

Each month the competition is fierce & the crowd is growing!! If you would like to participate in the Slam or need info, please email memphizm@gmail.com or call Duran Jackson at 901.289.0490.

It goes down again July 27th!!!