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UniverSouLove

Portland, OR  USA
May 20, 2006
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UniverSouLove a.k.a. UniverSouL is a poet, spoken word artist, MC, songwriter, and author. UniverSouLove's poetry is fiery, creative, passionate and conscious. He has been sharing his gift for over twenty years now, starting at the age of nine.
Have you performed in front of an audience?
Yes, UniverSouLove plays live. He's performed at various venues across the USA and in Cananda. Just to name a few: Washington, DC, Memphis, TN, Chicago, IL and Madison, WI. UniverSouLove love's sharing his gift, his knowledge and his wisdom with the masses. It's one of the things he lives for. Special moments? Yeah, one of his most memeroable performances came in Toronto, Canada in 2001 when he was invited to perform at "When Brothers Speak." A venue put on by poet Dwayne Morgan and Up From the Roots annually. There were five-hundred people in attendance. After UniverSouLove finished, he was greeted by lovely listeners who spoke with him candidly afterward about his performance. It was kindred and welcoming. UniverSouLove is a very humble person.
Your musical influences
UniverSouLove has been influenced by such artists and musicians as Rakim, Lord Finesse, Craig G, Steady B, KRS-One, MC Shan, Nas, Black Thought, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, John Coltrane, and Roy Ayers. Recently, he was told that his talent and ability is like that of lyricist and poet Common.
What equipment do you use?
UniverSouLove has used Fruity Loops and Acid music programs to create his sounds.
Anything else?
UniverSouLove feels he's a vessel for the ideas that comes his way. His soul receives messages from the Universe. He's in tune with creative energy and beauty. He's also influenced by the things he reads - he's an avid reader of books on knowledge, wisdom, and fiction. He hopes to continue writing, recording and working with great musicians to grow and experience art.
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