This project has been no small effort. It involved time, dedication, and focus from all who participated to make this happen. Utilizing the gift of art to promote positive outcomes is something we need to see more of in our language and music arts. We hope that what we have completed will not only inspire someone but compel others to continuously seek out ways to promote progression through art.

This project was initiated with team efforts through the on-line network, SayItinPoetry.com. The spirit of that network is to promote the arts of poetry, spoken word, and music. We asked for volunteers to participate in this effort in November 2008. The willing participation was amazing.

Everyone who took part in this project is a superstar. In January '08, Taalam Acey inspired each participant by sharing his perspective on the art of Spoken Word and what's necessary to see it grow to its full potential. Each of us is grateful for an opportunity to play a part in spreading awareness for the art of spoken word.

Special thanks to Breeze and Max Parthas, two of the most well-known spoken word artists in the nation. Undying gratitude to Corrie Vandenes, one of the most outstanding Neo-Soul vocalists joined us to lend her gift of singing to this project. DA WONDA TWINZ represent high-quality in music production and helped tremendously by helping to spread the word and produce video clips for promotional purposes. Tshombe Harris, a phenomenal producer, leader, and poet provided faithful coaching and guidance to help us to see this project through completion.

To all of the artists, this has been a production that I will always remember as having been one of the most heart-felt collaborations I have ever endeavored. THANK YOU ALL! - A.R.

Max Parthas
web site:	maximumimpactpoetry.com
* Voted the best male solo artists across all genres for 2008 (Columbia, SC FREE-TIMES.com newspaper) He is the artist behind the January 2009 #1 Spoken Word single, The Nashville, TN, SFPC Featured Artist of The year 2008, And recently headlined the largest Spoken Word tour in America, (The NWO Word Warriors Tour 2008) www.thenewwordorder.com Maximus Parthas is a Word Warrior. The outspoken husband and partner of Tribal Raine. The other half of the duet Maximum Impact. He is a multi- talented, culturally creative, charismatic and driven artist. A poet with an agenda. Max easily takes on beasts like corporate religion, censorship, corruption, capitalism, revolution, evolution, abortion and inequity. When you hear him, you realize this is an old road and an old soul travels it. From giving presidential nominees the hard questions, to empowering those he comes into contact with, Max is a virtual hyperlink. A fearless linguist who has performed across the nation with legends and leaders of a New Word Order. Amiri Baraka, Abyss, The Last Poets, Will Bell, Nappy Roots, Queen Sheba, Black Ice, and many more. He is a controversial visionary and freethinker who's poetic works have garnered numerous honors and awards, including an unprecedented 12 TOP TEN singles on the Maximum Impact END GAME CD project. www.CDBABY.com/MaxImpact Host of the monthly World Wide streaming showcase "The Session LIVE!!!" Max is an eclectic, powerful and vibrant force in our industry. An iconic figure with enduring character. Whether performing, hosting an event, or simply at a speaking engagement, Maximus Parthas is always going to be an experience to remember.

DA WONDA TWINZ consists of the talented Markess “Charmer” Wilder, and Miguel “MigMade” Wilder. Reppin' their State of Ohio, the twins are from the small town of Hamilton, which is home to some great musical talent such as Roger Troutman, Zap, and “Suga Foot” Goolsby, lead singer of the Ohio Player.

Both brothers started out as Published authors of poetry, then branch out into song writing, and inevitably composing music. After putting out two instrumental CDs, “TWIN MOONZ”, and “MUSICAL THERAPY”, the twins were asked by other artist to use their skills for various CD projects ranging from Hip Hop, to Christian.

Once established as a force in the music world, Da Wonda Twinz signed there first artist to their production Company DUB T. P. Productionz. Elyse “Elle” Johnson was now the newest member to the Dub T. P. Family.

The Twins creating all the tracks, mixed, mastered, mass produced, and co arranged. “This Is Me… Honestly”, Elle’s Debut CD.

Other CD projects from DA WONDA TWINZ include: “Flame Eternal”, a melting pot of producers from all over the world, executive produced by DA WONDA TWINZ with lyrics for the legendary Lyricist GzUp, came together for this magnificent work of art. “Perfect Reality” in conjunction With Creole Girl entertainment DA WONDA TWINZ produced 6 tracks for the project. “Longing, Lust, and Love”, the companion CD for the anthology book Longing Lust and Love (Black Lesbian Stories) DA WONDA TWINZ produced 10 out of the 11 tracks on this project

"Press Play, And Walk Away" is their latest venture, and distend to be another breakout hit.

K.L. Shanks a.k.a. Queen Unique was raised in a small city where creativity such as the arts and poetry was taboo. It was not “hip” to be artsy and different in Fort Myers, Florida. While the children in her neighborhood wanted to play house, sports and to dance…Katrina wanted to play school, read and write. She was obviously cut from a different fabric and this soon made her an outcast to the other kids and her social involvement decreased. Eventually influenced by the majority, Katrina conformed to her friends and neighbors beliefs and suppressed this divine gift that was granted to her by the Creator.

After experiencing many ups and downs in life, Katrina secretly continued to use poetry as her private outlet and as a result, her talent continued to flourish. In late 2005 (as corny as it may sound) Katrina had hit rock bottom and resorted to a simple prayer over a fortune cookie. Her faith in God and herself had been tarnished to a point where she believed in only what was tangible. She asked the Lord to make the paper in that cookie deliver any message that she may not be hearing from Him because her senses had been impaired by worldly things. When she opened that cookie, it read, “Go Confidently in the Direction of Your Dreams”. This simple epiphany helped her to emerge from her shell, restore her faith into the “Invisible to do the Impossible” and finally release her passion to the masses. Public reaction has since agreed and Queen Unique has published her first book of poetry and thoughts entitled “A Mile in My Heels: A Personal Compilation of Wordplay”, started her own vocal and visual arts venue called Acoustic Affairs with business partner Mr. 239, written articles for magazines, read at poetry venues and is currently recording her debut spoken word C.D. trilogy (three parts: Spirit, Heart and Body) “Queen Speaks”.

Katrina has been writing since the tender age of nine and her key weapons are the power of her voice, her unabashed honesty, confidence, style and uninhibited viewpoint.Ms. Shanks is a member of the National Black Writers and Artist Association, Black on Black Rhyme, The Black Poetry Café and is the hostess of "Queen Speaks Radio" which is a hot new and uncut LIVE online talk show broadcasting on BlogTalk Radio on Mondays and Fridays at 10pm EST. She also plays a lead role in many other companies such as her fashion design, personal shopping and stylist company, “Her Highness Images”, her freelance writing company “Queen’s Pen” and is also in the process of implementing a women’s book club “Erudite Aphrodite”. She is working towards her degree in Graphic Design and has many other goals and plans for the near future including re-starting "Acoustic Affairs" which is currently on a short hiatus. Queen Unique is currently working on the second book, "The Tracks of Life: Inside-Out", a fiction novel, "Chastity Belt" and a children's motivational short-story series, "This Little Light of Mine" with illustrations by her daughters. Katrina is a self motivated woman focused on her goals and manages to do these things all while being a very involved mother. Queen was a featured speaker at The Bridge Youth Center, has written articles for magazines, done various radio interviews and was recognized as TimBookTu.com's writer of the month for March 2008. Queen Unique has been highlighted in many capacities including but not limited to Neo-Lystically Speaking's Wassup Wednesday newsletter and SOMSistahs "In the Spotlight" blog feature.

"I am often soft-spoken as a man, but the voice inside me is always prominent."

Atlanta Red is a writer, poet, speaker, host, producer, graphics designer and career business professional. His passion for the arts was ignited due in no small part to the encouragement of teachers and artists who sparked his interest at a young age.

When A.R. is not writing, recording, speaking, and doing graphics design, he pursues a business career providing global planning and business analysis for one of the largest corporations in the world. He is naturally acclimated towards the responsibilities of leadership.

Highlights of his endeavors and accomplishments are noted below. Visit his web site to hear and read more of his work.

• Lead Organizer for the following collaborations: 7Poets1Name and Poetic Stimulus
• Published author: Jul. '07, From These Roots, I Grow
• Self-produced Sep. '07 dual-set CDs: My Love My Poetry and The Aspirations of Atlanta Red
• #4 Spoken Word Artist in the Nation, Sep. '08 Ourstage.com
• #9 Spoken Word Artist in the Nation, Nov. '08 Ourstage.com
• Featured guest on the Michael Baisden Show, Dec. '08; A Nationally syndicated talk show reaching over 13 million listeners nationwide
• Leader and promoter of various efforts to promote poetry worldwide. More to come.

Personally: I am just someone with a passion for Christ and compassion for men. I don’t sing the Gospel, I live the Gospel for it has shown me Life, Love, Healing, Restoration, Hope and Salvation for me and all those around me. My songs are a personal testimony of my struggles before Christ but now I’m born again, I hope to one day record an album with my after Christ testimony. Until then I sing my older songs and shine His light on them to reveal the change in my Life.

Musically: IM KNOWN AS A VIBE CREATOR. Even with your eyes closed you’ll see what I’m talking about. Realness is my strength; it’s pure & never fades as long as I am who i was made to be, ME. My lyrics are respectful but ruff, intimate but not sugar coated. Issues we deal with everyday but remain taboo. A voice for your thoughts. A voice in the wilderness. The message is clear.

How did Corey start out?

In the mid 1970s a Jamaican woman and a Dutch diplomat fall in love and they have a child they name Corey. Young Corey grows up in a number of countries and is influenced by different cultures, something which put a mark on who she is and the way she goes through life as an adult. After settling in the Netherlands Corey is still unaware of her musical talents, but when she reaches the age of ten, she starts singing. Corey soon realizes that she may have found her calling.

Things start to develop After her teenage years Corey starts singing professionally and after surviving AMATURE NIGHT AT THE APOLLO HARLEM NY!! She sings her way to the top of the Dutch Soul and R&B scene This is rewarded with: * Award for Best Dutch Female R&B Singer in 1997 and 1998. * Being part of the “No Sweat” compilation album and tour (1998) * A deal with Skillz Records (1997) * A first single feat. Rapper Sadat X (Brand Nubian): “Everything but Love” (1997) * Opening for artists like KC & JoJo, Adina Howard and others.

The Restart Late 2001 a fertile collaboration with soulful hip-hop producer Jay.Soul is born. They record the 4-song demo The Rebirth EP which ends up being a huge success in after sales and Corey & Jay decide to release it independently. The Rebirth EP also leads to enrolment in the biggest annual music contest of the Netherlands, De Grote Prijs van Nederland (Dutch Grand Prix). In December 2002, she ends up going home as the winner!

In the period that follows, Corey performs all over Holland, records and releases a 6-song CD-Single Deluxe It Ain’t Me (2003), and appears in various radio/tv shows and in the press (incl. Cosmopolitan, Viva, Marie-Claire, Volkskrant, Parool, Raymann is Laat, Goedemorgen Nederland, AT5, RTVNH, Radio 3FM). Released long awaited Movin’on Album (2006) Hosted the European concert of Kirk Franklin Performed in line ups including KELLY PRICE, CANDY STATON, KURT CARR, TONEX and many more... see pics for the full data;-)

2007 Recharged A new diary of songs accompanied by The Soulminded Band she tours around the world to present her autobiographic songs of Hope, Love and Salvation to anyone who is willing to listen. From concert arena’s to prison halls their work has succeeded to be a voice in the wilderness, a shining light in the midst of darkness. Gifted enough to touch any crowd, Corey rocks the stage from club Asylum Kingston Jamaica to North Sea Jazz Holland.

2008 A NEW BEGINNING, THE BEST IS YET TO COME! Corey is called to prepare herself to relocate to Atlana Georgia and start a mission to shine His Love, Light & Holy Glory through her God given talents in music and business. 2008 will be a year of research and network so if you are inspired to assist or sow a seed into her ministry feel free to send an email here on myspace or to info@corey.nl COREY HERSELF WILL KEEP YOU POSTED ON THE PROGRESS THROUGH HER BLOGS. PLEASE KEEP IN TOUCH!

Huniie is new to the Spoken Word world, but is hot and is making her way with a message we all need to hear.

She is a mother of 6 awesome men and women.

With new pieces up and coming, "Where are the Footprints?, is just another example of what this artist has to share. Take a moment sit back and relax and enjoy. Drop her a note and get to know her.

Her piece "I To Have a Voice" was taken from her own life.

Her goal now is to let others know no matter who you are and where you are, you to have a voice.

You can find huniie most of the time on her network at:
www.hangout4artist.ning.com

If I live, if I breathe, if I have love and life, it’s all for the Glory of You - If I wake in the morn and feel the mist of the dawn, surely it is owed to Your love and grace - If I laugh, if I smile, if I cry, I will pray - For only through Your mercy will I survive the rains - As the storms come and the winds blow, I turn to you and the mountains shall move by my command, for I submit, I am Your child. - Your perfect will has brought me thus far and as I stare at the mirror looking through and into the windows of my life, I am You. - I am as brilliant as the sun, as magnificent as the Earth, as original as the waters, as ancient as Your throne. I am You,

I am Aalysis.

The mountains shall move and the Earth will quake as I rise, for I am You. - As I cast away evil and indecent morals calm settles around me. I rest on Your bosom for I am Your child. - When the sun dies into the west, I gain my rest for I have found refuge in the secret place of the Most High, no evil shall come nigh my dwelling, for I live in the Epitome of love, I am the epitome of life - My presence on Earth is everlasting, for I am created of the Earth, to rule the Earth, when my reign ends I shall return to, and become one with the Earth - I am the original woman

I am the queen of the Earth

My essence reaches forth through the universe - I am brilliant, vibrant, vivacious, tenacious, audacious, magnificent, exuberant, extravagant, flirtatious, veracious, and I am Aalysis

Aalysis1999

Born Tshombe Sekou H. in the ghettos of New Orleans, was raised in the Country of Israel where he learned Hebrew as his first language. After 12 years of living in abroad and traveling across the Middle East he returned to live in the United States in the early '90s in a time when music was still soulful and hip-hop was still delivering a message. Tshombe enlisted into the US Navy where he currently honorably serves his country.

When it comes to music Tshombe has always been in tuned; growing up on Miles, Gil-Scott, The Last Poets, and sister Humphrey he was cultivated well. So when he took to producing tracks for his debut album in spoken word it came natural. In spoken word and poetry he has been influenced strongly by the works of Amiri Baraka, Taalam Acey, Sekou Sundiata, Sekou (Tha Misfit), Ursula Rucker, and Shihan to name a few.

Album Releases:

1. IAMNOTAPO3T
2. Verbal Jazz Vol. 1: Tshombe & Co. (Jan 31, 2009)
3. Verbal Jazz Vol. 2 (TBD, 2009)
4. Truth Serum (TBD)

Other Projects:

• Established the radio network known as the STORM in 2006 to promote spoken word and community activism
• Host and produces Freedom Verse Cafe (formerly known as Mic Check) which promotes spoken word artist globally
• Produced for some of the most talented poets in the industry today
• Produced and arranged two grass root poetry compilation CD projects
  
• Produced for and arranged the "Is My Mic On?" album for artist MahogonyDiva

Tshombe has been featured on various radio shows around the country and is himself a radio host of one of the most talked about shows to hit the internet that is totaly dedicated to the advancement of the art of spoken word. Tshombe has dedicated most of his time promoting spoken word artist from all over the world for the past 2 years in efforts to bring more attention to the arts. Tshombe's efforts has gained him much respect from many poets around the world and he continues to push his talents to higher levels.

I grew up listening to all genres of music. I started playing the organ at age 15. I later fell in love with the piano after hearing Donald Brown play. He interduced me to jazz and I became a big fan of jazz organist Jimmy Smith. I began writing my own music in 2000. I called it R&B, but the people who bought my music called it jazz and my son call it "Hip Jazz". And 8 years later I'm playing "Hip Jazz" so check me out.