MEMPHIZM

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

"Lyrical Exercise" feat. WRITEOUS SOUL!!!

Venue: Paragon Souls of Art Time: 8.14.11 @ 6p.m.

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 August 14th at Paragon Souls of Art whether you want to "exercise" or spectate you will be sure to leave with renewed strength!

This month Memphizm will feature Writeous Soul aka "The People's Champ" aka The Queen of Punchlines! Writeous Soul's subject matter can be described as Christian inspirational wordplay infused with her own personal yet relate-able struggles in life! Writeous Soul's poetry is a journey of trial and triumph that people of all walks of life can benefit from! Come experience the dynamic, the electrifying WRITEOUS SOUL!

***Sponsored by Flying Sobie's***

*****ARTIST $5 BEFORE 6 FULL PRICE AFTER 6*****

***SHOW STARTS AT 6:15***

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

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Monday, July 11, 2011

Memphizm Poetry Night Feat. Founding Member of BlackonBlack Ryhyme Salaam!

Memphizm presents Memphizm Poetry Night(Open Mic and $60 Slam)

Come enjoy an evening of open mic & slam poetry with some of the most dynamic poets locally and abroad.The weather warm & the days are longer.Allow yourself to be consumed with art and poetry as it flows from the minds and souls of each artists that enters the room! Last month Krysis of Little,Rock AR reigned supreme! Who will challenge for the title this month? Start your weekend right,with Memphizm Poetry Night every 3rd Friday!!! THINK Memphizm!!!

Featuring this month will be one of Tallahassee, Florida's finest Salaam Shaheed. Salaam Shaheed is an energetic poet and co-founder of Black-on-Black Rhyme, the nations largest poetry troupe. He has a voice that has captivated audiences for nearly fourteen years. Though smooth and sometimes sultry Salaam possesses a sense of urgency that keeps you wondering what this Florida native revolutionary will say next. As a motivational speaker, Salaam strives to "EduTain" his audiences. He delivers harsh truths laced with plenty of love, encouragement, a dash of humor and southern charm. Along with Salaam will be Black on Black Rhyme veteran 3rd Rail Poet(pictured on the right).

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Admission Info:

***SLAM STARTS AT 7:30 SHARP/ OPEN MIC FROM 7:00-7:30***

***SLAM ENTREE FEE $5***

***CASH PRIZE $60***

***Open Mic ARTISTS $5 BEFORE OPEN MIC ENDS***

***General admission $10/FREE IF YOUR BDAY IS 7.15.11/$8 W/COLLEGE,STATE,OR GOVT. I.D.***

Venue: Zodiac Restaurant & Lounge 6135 Mt. Moriah Rd. Extd. 38115 @ 7p.m.

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

"Lyrical Exercise" feat. ButtaMD!!!

This month Memphizm will feature ButaMD!!! ButtaMD is a refreshing presence in the world of Hip Hop. As her name reveals her lyrics are smooth and prolific, infused with catchy hooks, spoken word and inspirational tunes.

Rhyming since she was twelve years old ButtaMD is a native Memphian whose real name is Margaret Deloach. She has a gospel and freestyling background. ButtaMD is a female lyricist with a passion to uplift and encourage her fans through her various delivery of song. Her dream is to see her music live on through future generations. She builds a platform now that will allow wholesome, smooth Hip Hop to outlast the criticism.

ButtaMD is a 2010 graduate of the University of Memphis. She earned a bachelor degree in Business Music Cum Laude. To her credit ButtaMD placed 3rd and 1st in the University Idol Search (2008 and 2010), and 1st in the Q-Apollo, 2010.

As a writer of all of her own music, ButtaMD also writes for others. She wrote the theme song for a University professor, “The Professor Butler Show”. Before she became ButtaMD, solo artist, she performed as a duo with Nick Black as “Bread and Butta”. As ButtaMD paves a lane as solo artist she is currently working on an EP entitled, “ButtaMD: Only One”. On this work she will showcase her talents in rapping, singing and piano playing.

ButtaMD’s music is for all ages and will often provide an inspirational remedy.

***Sponsored by All Stars Hot Wings/Tammy Pampers U/Imperial Insurance Consultants/Perfection Floors LLC***

*****ARTIST $5 BEFORE 9 FULL PRICE AFTER 9*****

***SHOW STARTS AT 9:15***

***General admission $10/FREE IF YOUR BDA0Y IS JULY 9TH/$8 W/COLLEGE I.D. OR GOVT. EMPLOYEE I.D.***

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**********CONTACT KHONSU IMHOTEP IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS**********(901)257-9727

Monday, June 13, 2011

Memphizm Poetry Night(Open Mic & $60 Slam)Feat. Def Poet Big Poppa E

Memphizm presents Memphizm Poetry Night(Open Mic and $60 Slam)

Come enjoy an evening of open mic & slam poetry with some of the most dynamic poets locally and abroad.The weather warm & the days are longer.Allow yourself to be consumed with art and poetry as it flows from the minds and souls of each artists that enters the room! Last month Writeous Soul reigned supreme and now is a 2 Time defending Champion! Who will challenge for the title this month or will Writeous Soul keep the title? Start your weekend right,with Memphizm Poetry Night every 3rd Friday!!! THINK Memphizm!!!

Big Poppa E

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Admission Info:
***SLAM STARTS AT 8:30 SHARP/ OPEN MIC FROM 8:00-8:30***
***SLAM ENTREE FEE $5***
***CASH PRIZE $60***
***Open Mic ARTISTS $5 BEFORE OPEN MIC ENDS***
***General admission $10/FREE IF YOUR BDAY IS 6.17.11/$8 W/COLLEGE,STATE,OR GOVT. I.D.***

Sunday, June 5, 2011

"Lyrical Exercise" feat. RAGE ALMIGHTY!!!

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 June 11th at Steppin' Up Beauty and Barber Parlor whether you want to "exercise" or spectate you will be sure to leave with renewed strength!

This month we will feature Rage Almighty! Rage Almighty (A YouTube sensation) offers a new approach to spoken word through clever rhyme, rant and rich lyrics saturated in satire, social commentary and hip wisdom. To captivate and engage the audience during a performance, he mixes powerful wordplay with his academically trained acting abilities coupled with a unique sense of humor. Not fitting into any category of poetry, versatile is a word commonly used to describe his creative style which has been noted to be as bold as his name.

Rage has shared his straightforward verbal skills in legendary venues such as Erykah Badu’s Black Forest Theater, the African American Museum in Dallas and the famous Nuyorican Poets Café. He has also performed at engagements featuring hip hop duo/activists Dead Prez; Atlanta’s rapper TI; R&B songstress Chrisette Michele; Philadelphia’s own Kindred Family Soul and world renowned rap group Brand Nubian including community activist and leader Chairman Fred Hampton Jr. He also is a memeber of the 2011 Dallas Slam Team.

From live performances to his popular “mixtapes,” Rage Almighty is definitely one of poetry's divine omnipotent forces.

MEMPHIZM!!!GET SOME CULTURE IN YO' LIFE!!!

*****ONLY FIRST 12 ARTISTS GUARANTEED TO PERFORM*****

*****ARTIST $5 BEFORE 9 FULL PRICE AFTER 9*****

***SHOW STARTS AT 9:15***

***General admission $10/FREE IF YOUR BDAY IS JUNE 11TH/$8 W/COLLEGE I.D. OR GOVT. EMPLOYEE I.D.***

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***http://www.steppinup.info/home.html***

CONTACT KHONSU IMHOTEP IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS (901)257-9727

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Guilt,Lies, and Lust starring Memphizm Founder and CEO-Khonsu/Duran

The eagerly anticipated play GUILT LIES & LUST hits the stage of the Evergreen Theater June 3rd & 4th!

Starring..........
Elliott 'Hardface' Nelson as Kingston Blackmon
Dee Dotson as Allegra Blackmon

Khonsu Imhotep(Duran Jackson)as J.D. Tempest
Afriyie Bour as Naomi Tempest
Khameron Tillison as Jamal Tempest
Ronald Greer as Darius Witherspoon
Hannah Faulkner as Gabrielle Witherspoon
Tim Dotson as Tyrone Jeffers
Kara Terrell as Tiffany Jones

Synopsis:
Prominent lawyer, Kingston Blackmon, has always been a ladies man but his womanizing ways are threatening his chances to be elected judge. Between his ambitious wife, unpredictable mistress, and the return of the love of his life - he has little time to focus on his campaign. Trying to hide all of his scandals has become a full-time job. Has the smooth operator finally backed himself into a corner, or will he prevail? Be a witness as this story of murder, blackmail, and betrayal unfolds...........

Showtimes: 8pm Fri June 3rd & and an encore 8pm Saturday June 4th
Tickets are $15 in advance & $20 at the door.

Contact me Khonsu/Duran at 901.289.0490 for your tickets today!!!