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Unique Dreamer
by Christian McClendon
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Release Date: March 4, 2010
Unique Dreamer is the first poetry release from Christian Patterson McClendon. She's a young writer from Macon, Georgia who's looking to build a career in poetry. Her new release, Unique Dreamer, gives us a personal look into the life of the young poet... (Read More)
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Captive
by Antonio Gray
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Release Date: February 25, 2010
Captive is a chapbook about embracing love at its fullest potential. Antonio has plans to expand his writing into novels, his own publishing company and, he even wants to make greeting cards. With a book already published and another in the works, Antonio is in a unique position to realize his dreams... (Read More)
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by Candice D. Iloh
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Release Date: November 5, 2009
Catalyst is the first poetry release by spoken word artist and writer Candice Iloh. Compiled of works written over a three year time span, Catalyst is a compilation of experiences and personal changes that have occurred throughout the first four years of college including her first performance piece about the pangs of regret and depression and taking personal responsibility... (Read More)
by Christopher K.P. Brown
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The 2009 or Better Collection includes over 70 poems by the young poet, Christopher K.P. Brown. The collection includes the chapbooks Harlem 65, New Day, & 25 To Life all for the low price of $12.95, a bargain for anyone who enjoys quality art. (Read More)
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by Christopher K.P. Brown
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Release Date: July 6, 2009
The final volume of a three part chapbook series by Christopher K.P. Brown, 25 To Life is a collection of 25 poems that center around America’s prison system. The title, 25 To Life, also speaks to the fact that Brown, now at the age of 25, has chosen to dedicate his life to his poetry which is why this chapbook is being released on the poet’s 25th birthday, July 6, 2009.(Read More)
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by Mr. Enlightenment
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Release Date: June 19, 2009
Walletz & Pursez is the first poetry release from Mr. Enlightenment. His poetry offers a refreshing voice to the current state of poetry and spoken word. While many poets are considered either too serious or too humorous, he does a great job of presenting serious subjects in a lighthearted manner. The title of his chapbook, Walletz & Pursez, implies two things, diversity and complexity. Diversity because his poems offer something for everyone, both men and women... (Read More)
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by Christopher K.P. Brown
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Release Date: May 1, 2009
The second installment in a three part chapbook series, New Day is a collection of new poems by Christopher K.P. Brown. The poems in New Day address what steps must be taken in order for poetry and spoken word to advance as an industry. These twenty-five poems take an in-depth look into the world of modern day poetry and spoken word from what role poets must play in the community to issues concerning the financial stability of poets in our modern day society. While those familiar with spoken word have waited on some type of (Read More)
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Old vs. New: The Chronicles of Growth
by Tanesha J. Douglas
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Release Date: April 8, 2009
Old vs. New: The Chronicles of Growth is the first poetry release from spoken word artist Tanesha J. Douglas. The first half of her chapbook (The Birth) consists of poetry dating back to when she first started writing at the young age of seven years old up to her sophomore year in college. The second half (The Growth) consists of poems Douglas began writing during her senior year of college up to now. (Read More)
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by Christopher K.P. Brown
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Release Date: January 28, 2009
The first in a series of chapbooks by Christopher K.P. Brown, Harlem 65 is a set of poems directly influenced by the life and work of the great African American leader, Malcolm X. These twenty-five poems take a look at issues in the Black community that are rarely addressed in poetry from poems that encourage Black youth to learn about investing... (Read more)
Release Date: January 28, 2009
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$10.00
Release Date: September 07, 2007
POETRY: a hip hop album is the seventh release of Christopher K.P. Brown who's been producing his own books and albums since the young age of 14. With ten years of consistent growth, this album clearly displays the passion and dedication that the poet has for his work. Graduating in May of 2007, this is Christopher Brown's first release as a full-time poet/spoken word artist...(Read More)
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We value the art of poetry and believe that poets should be compensated for the time, dedication, and other resources that they put towards creating and producing quality work.
We believe that quality and morals should never be sacrificed for the attainment of fame, fortune, or other superficial gains.
We believe that in order to succeed in America we must invest in our own youth, our own businesses, and our own communities. This belief can be summed up in a few words: (WE)alth starts with we.