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Russell Simmons presents Def Poetry, better known as simply Def Poetry Jam or Def Poetry, is a spoken word poetry television series hosted by Mos Def and airing on HBO between 2002 and 2007. The series features performances by established and up-and-coming spoken word poets.
He appeared on Seasons 3-6 of HBO's Def Poetry Jam [1] and was a member of Team Hollywood, which won the 2004 National Poetry Slam. His best-known poems include "Kite," [2] about waking up alone in a new lover's apartment, and "Mockingbird," which he performs differently every time, incorporating the words of other poets and speakers in the ...
Bassey Ikpi listen ⓘ is a Nigerian-born American spoken-word artist, writer, and mental health advocate. [1] She has appeared on HBO's Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry five times [2] and her poetry has opened shows for Grammy Award-winning artists.
As a poet Lemon Andersen has the most aired episodes on HBO's Def Poetry, eight times in six seasons, and was an original cast member of the Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam on Broadway (2002-2003), for which he won the Tony Award for Best Special Theatrical Event in 2003 and the Drama Desk nomination for Unique Theatrical Experience that same year.
J. Ivy was born March 3, 1976, as James Ivy Richardson II in Chicago, Illinois to James Ivy Richardson Sr. and Pamela Richardson. His father was a disc jockey and on-air personality who went by Jim Richards and hosted the morning hour show on radio station WVON. [2]
A slam poetry is a competitive art event in ... successful Def Poetry television and ... at Delhi Poetry Slam, [53] went viral on YouTube ...
Watsky's poetry incorporates political and social themes. In 2006, in the midst of a lively performance to a sold-out crowd, Watsky likened politicians' behavior to a common bar pick-up line, and won the night's top score. [19] He also appeared in Season Six, Episode Two of Def Poetry Jam that year, performing his poem "V for Virgin." [20]
Dahlak Brathwaite (born 1986) is a hip-hop-rooted performance artist, [1] spoken word poet, actor, musician, and writer. [2] [3] [4] He has toured the United States with his one-man show, Spiritrials, since 2015.