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About Me

"A picture is worth a THOUSAND words...
An artist is worth a MILLION ." -aLLEN iMAGERY
Where do I start? I am a preacher, photographer, poet, publisher, graphic (and t-shirt) designer & promoter. Needless to say, I been everyday hustlin' before there was a Rick Ross. To whom much is given, much is required. I guess I owe God a lot? He continues to amaze me, as I continue to trust in Him. I learn new things about myself CONSTANTLY.I've been preaching for almost 4 years now, and my style is very down to earth and relevant to today's world. I tend to gear most of my messages towards the youth, but the adults enjoy my fresh, non-traditional approach as well.I have been a photographer for the majority of my life... I had this secret desire to play with cameras since I was young-my step father ALWAYS had one with him. After meeting Gordon Parks when I was about 15, my destiny was solidified. I mean, I was completly amazed by the things that his lens was able to capture. The contrast in his black and whites, his rugged style. I knew that this was for me! And God blessed it. I never have been ...um, well... NORMAL. And thank God, neither is my eye. I worked in a cell-I mean, studio for 8 years and 5 days, before I finally left to do bigger things.Poetry came to me as an assignment in my Senior Composition class... and I haven't stopped yet. Let me paint this right. I HATED school. I mean, if I could have just showed up for the social club, I woulda been cool with that, and my grades reflected that-until that poetry unit. I started, and God blessed it. (Notice a trend here?) In April 2004, I released my debut book of poetry and photography: WaterMelanin.

My Interests

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I'd like to meet:

Ultimately Jesus is my goal. Everyone else wouldnt matter if I didn't get to spend my eternity with Him. What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his SOUL? I mean honestly, in this nation, we give celebrities WAY too much credit.

Music:

Outkast, Jill Scott, Miles Davis, Jay-Z, Kirk Franklin, Common, Erykah Badu, Amel Larrieux, Avril Lavigne, Kanye West, DaFilled, Mos Def, Anthony Hamilton, Tye Tribbett, Porsche Smith, Fred Hammond, Chris Botti, John Legend, Lupe Fiasco, Corrinne Bailey Rae, Amy Winehouse and some random yet amazingly talented group of poets named FREEdumb University.

Movies:

Belly, Love Jones, ATL, Clash of the Titans (that's OLD SCHOOL), Bruce Almighty, Lion King, The Gospel AND THESE:SoulGlo

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Television:

Every Law & Order (though SVU and Criminal Intent are the favorites), Girlfriends (Man, I have learned SO much about women), My Wife & Kids (It's almost like they shadowed my household to get ideas for the show...), Rob & Big

Books:

The Bible, WaterMELANIN by aLLEN iMAGERY, Rich Dad Poor Dad, Emancipation Proclamation by FREEdumb University, Stop Dating the Church, Reallionaire (Yaw GOTTA get this joint!)

Heroes:

EARTHLY: My mom ("twin"), Gordon Parks, Gil Scott-Heron HEAVENLY: Jesus Christ

My Blog

Providing the best in CLEAN entertainment...

..> ..> Or at least until last night...I am still rather disturbed by what took place at the CYPHER on June 15th. We were all geared up to do some amazing things-I mean, my boy, Def Poet ...
Posted by aLLEN iMAGERY the iNDYstar on Sat, 16 Jun 2007 06:24:00 PST

Way too much Beyonce

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Posted by aLLEN iMAGERY the iNDYstar on Fri, 08 Jun 2007 03:31:00 PST

SOUL HANGOVER (Tish Lyndsey)

WOW. Okay. Let me preface this blog by saying that I have never been drunk (a little tipsy in my younger days maybe), so I don't know exactly if this is what a hangover fee...
Posted by aLLEN iMAGERY the iNDYstar on Fri, 08 Jun 2007 03:29:00 PST

I may never eat fast food AGAIN...

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Posted by aLLEN iMAGERY the iNDYstar on Sat, 26 May 2007 09:23:00 PST

Jesus walks...

I do believe that one of my favorite biblical stories is the one where Jesus walked on water... Not for the obvious reasons though. The reason I enjoy this story is because of Peter. Peter was the thu...
Posted by aLLEN iMAGERY the iNDYstar on Wed, 23 May 2007 09:12:00 PST

Grinding (Yet Holdin' On)

Okay, so I've been grinding more than usual lately. Staying busy-experiencing fatigue. But I claimed this year as one of completion, and God is rewarding my determination. Putting me in the right plac...
Posted by aLLEN iMAGERY the iNDYstar on Tue, 01 May 2007 02:04:00 PST

Currently Booking Performance Poets

I am currently reviewing CD submissions for SERIOUS poets who would like to be booked for an upcoming poetry series based in INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. 1. Please don't ask me to go to your myspace page an...
Posted by aLLEN iMAGERY the iNDYstar on Mon, 26 Feb 2007 02:03:00 PST

WE'RE GOING TO THE SUPERBOWL!!!!!

FOR ALL THE HATERS & THE DOUBTERS...THIS IS WHAT DETERMINATION LOOKS LIKE! GO COLTS!! PS CHECK OUT MY PAGE'S THEME MUSIC!!!!!
Posted by aLLEN iMAGERY the iNDYstar on Mon, 22 Jan 2007 07:26:00 PST

ok... maybe i AM a junkie...

So, I'm sitting here at home... chillin. On Christmas break, so no classes until Monday: which is fine, but the issue is that since i decided to leave my job making $15 an hour to go back to school, s...
Posted by aLLEN iMAGERY the iNDYstar on Thu, 04 Jan 2007 11:14:00 PST

I am giving away FREE t-shirts...

I don't need for you to tell me who so and so rapper is dating, or click a random button to wash a car faster than the blonde... ALL I need for you to do is go to the bRcc Clothing myspace page and ad...
Posted by aLLEN iMAGERY the iNDYstar on Sun, 24 Dec 2006 04:42:00 PST