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!!!
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
JUNE 2010 MEMPHIZM POETRY SLAM
Yep folks, it’s about that time. The battle for the JUNE 2010 SLAM TITLE happens this Tuesday, June 29th/7PM @ Zodiac Restaurant & Lounge (6135 Mt. Moriah)
Last month Ms. Dee-lite of Inner City South took home the May 2010 title, and $100 cash prize, and she will battle a new roster of poets for the June 2010 title, trophy, and $150.00 cash prize!!! Guest judges and entertainment will be in the building!
The poetic battles get more powerful and passionate with each upcoming month! So come check it out!
Call 901.289.0490 or email: memphizm@gmail.com
Last month Ms. Dee-lite of Inner City South took home the May 2010 title, and $100 cash prize, and she will battle a new roster of poets for the June 2010 title, trophy, and $150.00 cash prize!!! Guest judges and entertainment will be in the building!
The poetic battles get more powerful and passionate with each upcoming month! So come check it out!
Call 901.289.0490 or email: memphizm@gmail.com
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
AND THE WINNER IS......................
Ms. Dee-lite, of the dynamic husband and wife duo – INNER CITY SOUTH! She took home the $100 cash prize, trophy, and BRAGGING RIGHTS!
This month’s slam featured fierce competition from: AZ Truly, Seven, T-Remedi, Mister, Poetic Prince, and of course, Hardface. Ms. Dee-lite, along with Mister, Hardface and T-Remedi scored perfect 10's from all 5 judges, but in the end it was only Ms. Dee-lite and Hardface in a lyrical battle for the title!
Opening up our slam and bringing energy to the crowd was 18 year old rapper Tim, aka ROYAL‘T performing “Good Timez”.
Want to enter the Slam or need more info? Call 901.289.0490 or email Memphizm@gmail.com
This month’s slam featured fierce competition from: AZ Truly, Seven, T-Remedi, Mister, Poetic Prince, and of course, Hardface. Ms. Dee-lite, along with Mister, Hardface and T-Remedi scored perfect 10's from all 5 judges, but in the end it was only Ms. Dee-lite and Hardface in a lyrical battle for the title!
Opening up our slam and bringing energy to the crowd was 18 year old rapper Tim, aka ROYAL‘T performing “Good Timez”.
Shout out to our special guest judges and business owners: Patrick Covington of Patrick C Photography, Joseph Boyd of Univer Soles, and Tamika Heard of Makedas Cookies!
It goes down again next month….June 29th…at Zodiac Restaurant & Lounge! WHO WILL TAKE THE JUNE MEMPHIZM SLAM TITLE?????!!!!!!
Want to enter the Slam or need more info? Call 901.289.0490 or email Memphizm@gmail.com
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
THE CHAMP IS HERE!!!
Memphizm Poetry Slam
THE CHAMP IS HERE!!! THE CHAMP IS HERE!!! THE CHAMP IS HERE!!! HE GOES BY THE NAME OF THE IMMOOOOOORTAL HAAAAARRRDFACE!!!STANDING IN THE RIGHT CORNER WITH NO DEFEATS BACK TO CLAIM THE CROWN IN MAY!
Yes ladies and gentlemen The Immortal Hardface
was crowned the 1st Memphizm Poetry Slam Champion!
was crowned the 1st Memphizm Poetry Slam Champion!
Who will attempt to unseat "the immortal one" or will
Hardface tramplemore competition? If you spit hot fire
and you want to do something about this situation,PUT
YOUR POETRY WHERE YOUR MOUTH IS!!! Don't talk about it BE ABOUT IT! This month the cash prize goes up to $100, be in the building to witness lyrical assasins and poetic doctors more prolific than any you've heard
YOUR POETRY WHERE YOUR MOUTH IS!!! Don't talk about it BE ABOUT IT! This month the cash prize goes up to $100, be in the building to witness lyrical assasins and poetic doctors more prolific than any you've heard
before!!! Memphizm Poetry Slam...Hope you got your popcorn ready!!!
Time:7 pm 5.25.10
Location: Zodiac Restaurant and Lounge 6135 Mt. Moriah Rd. Extended
Saturday, May 1, 2010
A Mother's Love is Like Food for the Soul
Join us for Open Mic on Saturday, May 8th at Steppin Up Beauty & Barber as we celebrate the strength, beauty and love of the mothers in our lives.Date: Saturday, May 8th
Location:
Steppin Up Beauty & Barber
4565 Quince Road
Memphis, TN
Time: 8PM
Price: $10 at the door / Free to the first 10 poets
Contact:
Duran Jackson: 901.289.0490
Alesha Shaw: 901.258.7637
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Memphizm hosts its first poetry slam 4/20 and 4/27 at Zodiac Restaurant and Lounge: 6135 Mt. Moriah - located in the Peach Tree center. This is event will be AMAZING! Performances by UndenYable! Guest judge Shalishah "Petey" Franklin, DJ CP and awesome poets aka the best in the city! I hope you got your popcorn ready - if not we got you! Complimentary popcorn for all guests in attendance! Show starts at 7PM! $10 Entry! For more info, call 901.289.0490!!
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