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Paul D

About Me

This twenty six year old award-winning poet, certified Language Arts teacher, and Hip-Hop artist is truly a Renaisaance man. Paul D's unique imagery, word play, concepts, and storytelling abilities are quickly solidifying him as a must-have booking.Paul was recently featured on AIB's Emmy-nominated "Sound of Youth" television program for his poetry mentoring in Atlanta area schools. In 2005, he won the Southern Fried Poetry Slams, beating out over 100 poets in the world's biggest regional slam competition and in 2007, Paul helped Team Slam Charlotte win the National Poetry Slams, making them the top-ranked team in the nation.In 1999, Paul D helped found the progressive rap duo, THER.I.P.Y.- myspace.com/theripy (The Radiance Is Purely Yours). The two-man group is currently being scouted by both Atlantic and Def Jam Records. With a poetry book, spoken word CD, and three rap albums under his belt, the industry is on the edge of its seat to see what Paul D will do next.

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Member Since: 28/10/2007
Band Website: myspace.com/theripy
Band Members: Paul D
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Recommendations

"Paul D showcased one of the most unique performances of spoken word I have ever seen. He did not bring a typical poetry reading; he brought an entire performance, from his poetry, to his humor, to his singing abilities. Paul D's performance was very well received by our students and his performance has prompted Jacksonville University to bring more spoken word artists to campus. Paul D was a pleasure to work with and we plan on brining him back to campus very soon."

Justin Camputaro
Director of Campus Activities and Student Commons
Jacksonville University

James Contratto- Assistant Director for University Center Programs at
Western Carolina University

"Paul D performed at Western Carolina University on January 24, 2007. He put on one great show for the students of WCU to remember! His performance was very energetic and thought provoking. He was professional to work with by showing up on time as well as meeting with our student poets after the show to give them a few pointers. WCU is bringing his performance back to WCU on October 24, 2007. I highly recommend Paul D for a poetry event at your school. Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions."

James Contratto
Assistant Director for University Center Programs
Western Carolina University

Margaux Manley- Associate Director of Student Activities at the University of Miami
"Paul D came to the University of Miami last Fall with comedian Cerrome Russell for an amazing show. By mixing poetry & comedy, they produced a one-of-a-kind program that left the students wanting more. The audience enjoyed the interactive nature of their performance and found it to be the perfect balance of humor and wit wrapped around a thought provoking message."

Margaux C. Manley
Associate Director
Student Activities & Student Organizations
University of Miami
Record Label: Jangalang Entertaiment
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Just Performed on Stage W/ Stevie Wonder!

So I went to Stevie Wonder's concert tonight @ Philip's Arena in the ATL expecting to just have a nice chill night with my girl. Sounds good right? Yeah. He played an amazing 3 hr. show of all his hit...
Posted by on Thu, 01 Nov 2007 01:02:00 GMT