DarkPoet(ATL)
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This is DarkPoet...Just trying to inject a little abstract lyricism into the ears of my listeners. This isn't your typical brand of poetry; it's spoken word injected with the DNA of hip hop. Even though I live in ATL, I still rep Philly and the UK to the fullest. Everything you hear was produced by me and my homie 3 Grand "Tha Hitman." He's probably the tightest producer you've never heard of, and he's a "stupid mah fah!"
Hopefully, what you hear will give you a mental workout and change your perception of poets. Not all of us are dread wearing, incense burning, bohemian vegetarians. Peace...
Hopefully, what you hear will give you a mental workout and change your perception of poets. Not all of us are dread wearing, incense burning, bohemian vegetarians. Peace...
Why this name?
Dark skin, poetic words...DarkPoet...get it?
Do you play live?
I usually perform at jazz clubs and poetry spots. Sometimes I have a backup band, but I usually perform acapella.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
It makes your stuff more accessible. You get to share your craft with others and also listen to what others have to offer.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Nope. Too shady (Industry Rule #4080).I refuse to be molded and pimped by some label exec who is more interested in image than talent.
Band History:
Thanks to the people from Nockturnal Escape in Jacksonville gave me the drive to perform and take my poetry to another level.
Your influences?
Rakim, Tupac, Bob Marley, Marvin Gaye...basically anyone who elevated their craft.
Favorite spot?
Bar NUN in D.C. D'Jangos and The Baby Grand in ATL, Boomtown in Jacksonville, and Level II in Charleston, S.C.
Equipment used:
Pro Tools, Cool Edit, Goldwave, Ensoniq
Anything else...?
3 Grand tha Hitman (he's gonna blow up real soon...you heard it here 1st), Rhythm C (Let's do this collabo!), Renezance, Soul Release, and every poet/spoken word artist doing their thing. "Overhead Abstract" is the new album. Stay tuned...