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The Def Jam brand didn't just innovate in music, it also launched a breakthrough comedy show (Def Comedy Jam), a dynamic spoken-word showcase (Def Poetry Jam), and set trends in fashion, film and advertising. Def Jam led a cultural movement that ...
6 mainstream media and 2 bloggers weighed in on a similar topic
6 Months Ago,
UrbanMecca says
(in VH1 Pays Homage to 25 Years of Def Jam Records in Its Sixth Year ...)
FL
Russell Simmons, LA Reid and Jay Z. The Def Jam brand didn't just innovate in music, it also launched a breakthrough comedy show (Def Comedy Jam), a dynamic spoken-word showcase (Def Poetry Jam), and set trends in fashion, film and advertising. ...
7 Months Ago,
Chicago Defender says
(in AfroFlow's Mike-E fights tobacco industry through music)
United States
D: You were also on HBO's “Def Poetry.” M: Initially they were supposed to get people on the show based on a competition format, and I slammed in Detroit and came in second in the competition. It wasn't until three seasons later that I got on, ...
10 Months Ago,
MinuteBlog - MassLive.com says
(in Poetry takes center stage - The Republican)
Poetry takes center stage
The Republican - MassLive.com, MA - Feb 14, 2009
He was one of the original poets to appear on the HBO original series "Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry." A native of New York City and a vocal advocate ...
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Ithaca Journal says
(in Bamuthi brings 'The Spoken Word' to the Kitchen)
NY
Bamuthi also has worked with Katherine Dunham, appeared on Russell Simmons' Def Poetry Slam, and performed with such diverse artists as Gil-Scott Heron, Linkin Park's Joe Hahn, Mos Def, and Bonnie Raitt. His work is influenced by hip-hop as well as ...
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Ithaca College says
(in New Orleans Poet/Performer To Give Presentation At Ithaca College)
NY. United States
She has been a featured performer at many of the nation’s premier spoken-word venues, including HBO’s “Def Poetry Jam,” and she has had the privilege of speaking at the Panafest in Ghana, West Africa. She has worked with several well-known artists and ...
11 Months Ago,
The Gateway says
(in February Events Calander)
NE
5 - Artist Taylor Mali performs slam poetry at noon in the Milo Bail Student Center Nebraska Room. Mali has appeared on the HBO original series "Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry" and won a record four national poetry slam championships. Feb. ...
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pr-usa.net says
(in Soul Lounge Gives Away Free John Legend Concert Tickets in ... - PR-USA.net)
Various performers performed at this event like Darnell Levine, Michael Inge, Casme, Jason Eskridge, RedStorm (HBO Def Poetry Jam) and more than 50 other artists. The Soul Lounge event will focus solely on Soul Music for independent and major artists ...
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The Huntsville Times says
(in Sharrif Simmons making 'American Music' on his next CD - The Birmingham News)
The Birmingham News - al.com
Sharrif Simmons making 'American Music' on his next CD
The Birmingham News - al.com, AL - Jan 16, 2009
Simmons, who's from New York, has been writing poetry for more than a decade. He has appeared on television on HBO's "Def Poetry Jam" and collaborated on ...