Poetry for Personal Power has released its first LP on all streaming platforms, "Poetry for Personal Power Collective," a compilation of spoken word and instrumentals from nationally recognized artists. Every purchase goes towards helping the mission of Poetry for Personal Power!

 

The collective includes these artists:

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All Region All-Stars

Teianna Re-AL: As an author, community advocate, and facilitator, TeiannaRe-AL Cooper is a recognized speaker of healing, truth, and wisdom. TeiannaRe-AL Cooper is a poetry slam mentor and writers workshop facilitator; however, she is notably known for blending a smooth sound and sultry voice to deliver a hardcore and real message. As an artist, she has self-published a number of works including two books, two poetry LP’s, and earned BMI writers credits as a songwriter on several songs with a diverse array of artists. 

FB: Teianna Re-AL Cooper

IG: TeiannaRe-AL

Website: www.teiannare-al.com

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Sheri Purpose Hall is a highly decorated writer and performance artist and founder of East of Red ArtHouse. She has four books: “Mélange du Femme Noir” (2019), "Black Girl Shattered" (2017); “Chosen for Both” (2015); and a workbook "Writing Wrongs: Writing to Heal" (2016) which won an award from Bike for the Brain. She is the 2020 National Spoken Word Awards Female Artist of the Year,  2019 Charlotte Street Generative Performing Artist Awardee and previous 2-year Studios Resident, and an Arts KC Inspiration Grant recipient (2017/2019). She has also represented Kansas City at the Women of the World Poetry slam (2017/18), at the National Poetry Slam (2015/16/17/18), and most recently at Rustbelt Poetry slam (2019). Additionally, she is the CEO of Poetry for Personal Power.

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Colorado

jochanaan is a multi-instrumentalist who has played music with Stratus Chamber Orchestra, the Coyote Poets of the Universe, and Art Compost & The Word Mechanics. Currently, he performs regularly with poets at Denver's legendary Mercury Cafe. A long-time Colorado resident, jochanaan loves both mountains and plains, and never tires of exploring the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains.  

Facebook: John Rasmussen (jochanaan)  

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Andre Carbonell, better known as Hakeem Furious, is an international performance artist/writer, facilitating artist, and community organizer. His work started in 2012, immediately after graduating from Douglas Anderson School of the Arts and becoming a member of Black on Black Rhyme, a community organization that contracts poets/writers for events and programming throughout the south.

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Angela Nicole is a writer/performer born and raised in Denver Colorado. She has been performing actively since 2006. Alongside her guerrilla poetry street team, she promoted Women Of The World Poetry Slam in 2012 and Nationals in 2017. Angela Nicole continues to work with youth in the greater Denver community.

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Illinois

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Goddess Warrior The Poet Is an International Spoken Word Artist born and raised on Chicago's Westside. She began performing spoken word poetry in 2012 after enduring the tragic loss of both parents.

 

Since beginning her career almost a decade ago she has gone on to win multiple awards including the 2021 Chicago Music Awards for Best Spoken Word Artist of the year and 2021 National Spoken Word Awards Best Female Poet and Best Slam Poet. She is a full-time single mother, published author, CEO of Words Of A Warrior Productions, Advocate for Domestic Violence and Gun Violence. Goddess Warrior has made appearences on television, radio shows, iHeartRadio, magazines, and a plethora of other out-of-state features. 

Facebook: Goddess Warrior The Poet  

Instagram: @goddesswarriorthepoet 

Snapchat: gwthepoet 

TikTok: gwthepoet 

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Kansas

JQuory”JQ” Guest is a “bigger than music” type of artist. For over a decade he has used hip hop music and spoken word poetry to inspire the youth of the next generation, to speak for the outcast and the oppressed as well as motive & inspire the believers. 

 

This 25-year-old father of two from Kansas has been crowned as the best hip hop artist in the region by Hot 103 Jamz radio station and has been a finalist in 3 national slam poetry competitions. He has dedicated his life to using the gifts that God has blessed him with to bring change to communities worldwide! Facebook: JQ Guest 

Instagram: @jqguest 

YouTube: YungJQTV 

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A.S. Rommel is a new-to-performing poet, originally from Maryland, whose poetry focuses on being relatable and making people feel seen and worthy of loving themselves. Through poetry, A. S. Rommel has been able to make connections with people who have gone through domestic violence, sexual assault, and issues similar, and continues to write to spread awareness in how important healing your physical and mental health is, after various traumas.

 

Outside of poetry, and despite being recently diagnosed with Ehler's-Danlos Syndrome, A. S. Rommel is a Certified Medication Aide, who has been working the entire duration of COVID. She prefers to dedicate her life to helping others and making a difference; she believes even the smallest things can make a big impact. 

Facebook: Anni Rommel 

Instagram: @_annziety 

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