Thursday, 08 July 2010 13:32

This man here is one of the hardest working individuals I know.  He hosts multiple recurring poetry shows.  Most notably the two Smokin’ Spoken Word shows at the East Town Hookah Lounge in Grand Rapids, MI every Wednesday, and Blaze Hookah Lounge in Kalamazoo, MI every Tuesday.  Which is only the beginning, Azizi volunteers for different non-profits, he is a community activist, and most amazingly he speaks his mind through poem.  As an artist his ability to infuse enlightenment into every syllable, forcing you the audience to think long after his words have ceased, how he lights fires under dormant souls, causes rebellion against the status quo, all to make one person think and from thought comes change. 

One more thing, he is a prepared artist.  It was easy to work with him in the studio, he put together an eight track ep that will be ready for sale as I type.  Furthermore, he has began his tour Tuesday with another awesome poet from St. Louis named Xplicit.  Also check his website souluonline.com the concept is inspiring.  So if you find yourself in St. Louis, Chicago, Ohio, Detroit, and a couple other locations over the next few weeks you need to see them, or come to Smokin’ Spoken Word when they get back.  Either way we will get a track up shortly and you should buy a cd or download as soon as they are available and check out Token Blaq on Facebook.

Make sure you check back, cause he will be sending me updates of his travels.