news from kintespace.com::: Friday, February 25, 2005

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::: Timeka Drew: where disease and lacking meet

THE BLUES is the substance between man and woman in Love. I have already respectfully celebrated Son House and his masculine form of The Blues. But what do the women do? I am unable to answer the question. Writers like Timeka Drew provide a response.

In a world saturated with reality ruled by corporate entertainment, the loyal subjects of the one real world would definitely call Timeka Drew’s voice “dark” and “angry”—those born again and sitting in pews might add “pornographic.” I’m calling her work hard blues. She reflects on her man with harsh words—words that cut deeply. Her man comes from a violent sex world where he counts the encounters by the number of his climaxes and not hers. Only devotees of slavery believe that you can get something for nothing… Timeka Drew sues for freedom and forces her man to file for bankruptcy.

::: Rhonda Thompson: Hip Hop Poetry Jam

RHONDA THOMPSON A.K.A. BUTTAFLY JONES assembles a talented crew of poets with the flavor of beats. Hip Hop Poetry Jam Vol 1 features Buttafly, Bridget Gray, GaKnew, Mark Gonzales, Joy Jones, Gina Loring, Jahaira and Javon with a special appearance by Tony B Conscious. The DVD features not just the performances but also the backstage interviews of the poets. This online presentation is just a small sample of the poets, only poetry and interviews by Gina Loring, GaKnew and Tony B Conscious and an interview by Jahaira.

Gina Loring, her poem about New York is featured here and really stands out with hip hop flavor mixed with remarkable literary depth. This level of letters should inspire the respect of Chuck D and a nod from Gil Scott Heron. Stay tuned at http://hiphoppoetryjam.com for the latest information on this thought-provoking and entertaining series.

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