#RAPClimateTour2016
In celebration of National Poetry Month (April) and to serve as the official launch of POETRYMIXTAPE.COM, 5 time Grammy-winning spoken WordSmyth, G.O.O.D. Music’s own, Malik Yusef will be hosting the nationwide RAP Climate Tour & bringing fellow spoken word artist Mark Prophet to co-host.
“What’s your CLIMATE?â€
RAP (Rhythmic American Poetry) Climate Tour 2016: For the people, by the people, to the people. We are on a mission to change the world’s climate. Whether it’s the climate of crime in our country, the climate of music, the climate of education in our schools, the climate of weather or the climate of domestic violence, whatever you interpret the current climate to be. Voice your thoughts through spoken word and let it be known.
About Malik Yusef
Malik Yusef (born April 4, 1971 as Malik Yusef Jones) is a spoken word artist, poet, musician, film & music producer, and actor based in Chicago, Illinois. A true city legend, Yusef is most notably recognized for his extensive work in the community & intellectual creativity, but as well as for his minor financing role & major collaborative efforts with creative genius, and superstar friend Kanye West. His most recent feats include co-writing eight songs on West's 6th studio release Yeezus, which went ahead to sell 327,000 units first week, reach #1 on the Billboard charts, and now Paltinum certified with the RIAA. Prior to working on Yeezus, the 5X Grammy Award Winner, 6X ASCAP Award Recipient, Emmy, Peabody, and Tony Award Winner played a major role in the success of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, Kanye's 5th studio album, co-constructing seven records for the project that went 7x Platinum and was awarded Rolling Stone's 2010 Album of the Year. Adding onto his accolades in 2012, Malik served as a writer & artist on the G.O.O.D. Music Cruel Summer compilation that hit #1 on the Billboard Top R&B/Rap charts, and #2 on the US Billboard 200 selling close to 400,000 copies to dat.
For two hours, audiences can expect a diverse chorus of voices and a vast array of professional spoken word performers, open mic rookies. Expect to be moved, expect a packed house, expect the unexpected, but above all come with an open mind and ear.
$10 Cover. Tickets can be purchased online here. No refunds. Tickets will be sold at the door if available. Guests must have their wristbands (tickets) on upon entering the event.
Seating is available on a first come, first seated basis. No saved or reserved seats are allowed. Failure to check in within 30 minutes of advertised start time may result in a forfeiture of seats.Â
