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About Me

INI, a long-standing spoken word, hip hop, improv, dance, jazz, soul performance space organization, is now expanding beyond the walls of NYU and moving into the open realm of New York City. Still in its beginning stages, the organization is working towards establishing itself outside of the university in an effort to offer events and workshops to performing artists in NY.
The name: the ultimate expression of the Rastafarian concept of coming together -- I and I, which effectively replaces the personal pronouns (I, you, he, she, etc), that divide us.
You and I are the same, one, united.
The mission: to provide a supportive environment for artists in the community that fosters growth, inspires creativity, and encourages a free flow of expression.
The main event: the Eclipse -- a night of eclectic performances from a diverse group of artists. One part showcase, one part open mic where any and all expressive art is represented and welcome.

My Interests

Broadening horizons, building bridges, inspiring creations, inciting movement, fostering change...

Elevation through Creative Expression

On the Mic Event
March 13th

I'd like to meet:

All Performing Artists

Music:

Hip Hop, Jazz, House, Reggae, Soul, R&B, Funk, International, etc

Heroes:

My Blog

THE HIP-HOP EDUCATION GUIDEBOOK

Please forward. The book will be available on-line after February 20th on www.lulu.com. Nationally Acclaimed Hip-Hop Association Breaking New Ground! Finally, a book that deftly (...
Posted by InI NYC on Wed, 07 Feb 2007 07:55:00 PST

Be Apart of the Movement

2007 is a year of unity, where artists will come together and commune in tandem.2007 is a year of friendships, where creative souls will bond together and make their presence felt throughout the regio...
Posted by InI NYC on Fri, 05 Jan 2007 09:27:00 PST

Hip Hop Education 101 by Marcella Runell

Hip Hop Education 101 By: Marcella Runell September 12, 2006 It's a sunny, breezy, spring day in New York City on the Upper West Side. Sonyetta Hilton, 17, a Brooklyn resident, dressed in a black L...
Posted by InI NYC on Thu, 14 Sep 2006 10:33:00 PST

"My House" -- Nikki Giovanni

I only want tobe there to kiss youas you want to be kissedwhen you need to be kissedwhere I want to kiss you cause its my house and I plan to live in it.I really need to hug youwhe...
Posted by InI NYC on Sun, 09 Jul 2006 07:53:00 PST

"To the Diaspora" -- Gwendolyn Brooks

You, did not know you were Afrika?When you set out for Afrikayou did not know you were going.?Becauseyou did not know you were Afrika.You did not know the Black continentthat had to be reachedwas you....
Posted by InI NYC on Sun, 09 Jul 2006 08:08:00 PST

"I Crave Your Mouth, Your Voice, Your Hair" -- Pablo Neruda

Don't go far off, not even for a day, because -- because -- I don't know how to say it: a day is long and I will be waiting for you, as in an empty station when the trains are parked off somewhere els...
Posted by InI NYC on Sun, 09 Jul 2006 07:58:00 PST