"E&J is an incredibly gifted poet who brings messages of peace and justice (instead of the usual violence)into mainstream 'ghetto' music. He is dedicated to his mission and deserves our support in gaining exposure!" (Congressman Dennis Kucinich D-Oh) E&J is a member of Bruce George's (Co-founder of Def Poetry Jam) Ebony Enegy Talent Network. "Ebony Energy Talent Network (EETN): www.ebonyenergytalentnetwork.com" which includes a Speakers Bureau/Talent Network including Dr. Sonia Sanchez, Nikki Giovanni, Amiri Baraka, Malik Yoba, The Last Poets, Umi Smith (Mos Def's mother), Tray Chaney (HBO's the Wire), Georgia Me(HBO's Def Poetry))etc.
Edwin Moses Jackson is a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters, political/community activist, poet, singer-songwriter, buisness owner and loving husband. "The Principal of Rythm, like the pendelum or boomerang, returns like to like. 'Honi soit qui mal y pense' means 'Evil to him who evil thinks.' But only good can come to those whose thoughts are good."(Connie Mendez)
E&J brings his positive message to the world through spoken word. E&J has two self-released albums through his company Ghetto Wisdom LLC. "When I recorded the albums 'Ghetto Wisdom' & 'The Welfare Poet' I was going through some very tough trials. My brother Brandon had just passed away and immature mistakes led to my incarceration. It was a time of deep reflection of my personal demons and the afflictions of a dis-honest world!" "The key is: whatever you think to become, if you visioned it's true form, you will become it." (Dr. Malachi York) E&J's message of Ghetto Wisdom has been spreading across the country. Touring as a spoken word artist with the likes of HBO Def Poets Abyss, Tommy Bottoms, Goldie, Will Da Real One, Malik Salaam & Tony Award winner Georgia Me. E&J has featured at spoken word venues
such as the Apache Cafe' in Atlanta to the breathe taking poetry scene of Miami/Broward Co. Fla. "There is nothing like him on the planet. His lyrical wit; a master of poetic artistry. E&J is wise beyond his years and politically aware. He truly has compassion for the poor and downtrodden. E&J is the [black] Bob Dylan." (Mike Calhoun founding member of the grammy award winning Dazz Band
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In 2006, with the help of very talented musicians featuring Mike Calhoun on lead guitar, E&J's band Ghetto Wisdom made a huge splash on the Cleveland Music Scene. Culminating with a Dec. 26, 2006 collaboration with Cleveland Reggae Legend Carlos Jones & the Plus band @ the world famous House of Blues.
"2007 is a year of change for me. Don't judge me by the mistakes I have made in the past. Judge me by the positive thoughts I manifest now! I am still on the the search for wisdom. Still a man of imperfections. With the light of knowlege of self, I can never turn back to the darkside! I am a work in progress."
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