In December of 2019, I cohosted my second artist event that I put together alongside Auntie Ros'Zy called The Dos Does The Most (SoLstice Showcase) at Arts On The Ave. Through our combined events we was able to put on a great show of R&B, Hip-Hop and Spoken Word with some big names in the city as well as up and coming artists that would eventually make name for themselves in their own right. It was a huge success, and was a great high point for all the performances I was able to be a part of that year, and in December alone. The last week of the promotional cycle leading to the day of showtime, I wrote "itineraries" for each artist performing that night. As these were artists I respected and enjoyed there different forms expressions, I felt it only right to give the unsure audience members some insight on who they was coming to see. The response was very well received, and this was the first time I showed my skill in writing literary work that wasn't in the creative realm. It was important to include this on my website to indicate to myself that writing is always, always has been, my first love of expression. Before I was known as a rappin' my ass off performer, or as the spoken word poet who had the plug on all the poetry spots at the time. I am a man who loves to write, in all it's forms, and one of my favorite things to write about is artists that deserve to heard and a chance to show the world what they bring to the table.
DEVIN BURGESS
Our DJ for the evening who also will be performing is the illustrious Emcee, Producer & Engineer Big D, better known as Devin Burgess. Since 2014 with his mixtape "SoulMusic", he has been making waves in the city and then some with his heavy rhyme scheme and metaphor driven lyrics over engaging boombap style backdrops. With the Golden-Age of Hip-Hop at the heart of his bars with a modern day edge, his artistry has a well-rounded appeal that would make any music listener think a couple times before calling this rapper trash. As well as being a well rounded rapping entity, he has been furthering his passion of producing with his recent release "idontmakebeats" that is a continuation of his 12+ years of creating music since his younger days playing the piano. A sound style that's ambient but hard-hitting, and style that is soulful yet abstract, Devin continues to push against the boundaries of what sounds can do in the studio and his live sets. You can access his extensive catalog at http://devinburgessmusic.bandcamp.com. Checkout online and live this Saturday one of Cincinnati's livest artist to date.
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Originally posted via Facebook on December 8, 2019
ARIA SKYY
Setting the tone for this showcase will be from the potent offerings of Aria Skyy. A songstress armed with a acoustic guitar is an upcoming artist with a voice that is well beyond her years. Piercingly powerful, her singing is an engaging instrument of melody and storytelling that tugs at the attention of all in the room. Her songwriting holds a layer of heartfelt vulnerability intertwined with a inspiring conviction and perseverance. Find out more about this elegant musician at (she unfortunately has disappeared from all social media).
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"You should do write ups.. this Narritive was or extremely high intellect 😤😤" - Wolf Mane
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Originally posted via Facebook on December 8, 2019
JAYBEE LAMAHJ
It's one thing to listen to his music recorded, it's another to experience his music live. JayBee Lamahj is a Hip-Hop artist originally from Chi-Town who found his home in Cincinnati to provide a raw yet poetic expression of sounds. From his 2017 debut "YLLWBRKRD" to this year's "Phonk Phoever", he has been crafting entertaining eclectic music with a lyrical context that holds depth and insight into the highs/lows of his life. Whether crooning melodies for the ladies to dropping bar heavy flows to venting unrestricted confessionals, JayBee has something for many Hip-hop listeners to take away from. As the new year begins he works to take his live shows even further with newly established band rightfully called "PHONK", adding a new angle to the live experience he already has mastered. Visit https://www.jaybeelamahj.com/ & get hip to the PHONK.
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"You are a great writer. All your descriptions have been dope. You should right more I know you perform but we always need dope and engaging music journalist to tell artists stories and promote their music." - Naquia Chante
"🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 this amazing bro! Your words are so dope! (Only had fam in the Chi and went there for some college) but this still FYE I cant wait until 12/14" - JayBee Lamahj
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Originally posted via Facebook on December 9, 2019
KWAMI G
Another upcoming Hip-Hop Artist of the city, Kwami G has the right energy to help you enjoy your Saturday night. From freestyling off the top for many years, this young spitta has been working in the studio making music people can vibe to. And so far so good. With a Down South confidence layered with that Mid-West swagger, his songs are meant to get you off the wall and turn up! If it's not his infectious personality that grabs you first, it will be his music. Check him out at https://www.facebook.com/AlmightyThotty
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Originally posted via Facebook on December 9, 2019
CK SUAVE
Another great addition to this showcase is none other than the Cotton Kandy Factory owner himself, Ck Suave. Rapping since middle school this Hip-Hop/R&B artist has been rigorously making a name for himself in the city. Able to swing back and forth between spitting rapidfire wordplay flows to slowing it down giving you easy listening melodics. Creativity is the keyword with every song he does, if you not a believer it won't take him much to convince you. He is also owns his own clothing company with that Cotton Kandy Factory imprint, hit him up for some fresh to life gear. All it takes is a click on this link ---> https://www.facebook.com/cksuave/
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Originally posted via Facebook on December 9, 2019
JAYHILL!
One of the most distinctive artists of the Cincinnati music scene is coming through to bless Arts OTA once again with that good for good RAP MUSIC! Outside of the fact he is wordsmith that can go fro to fro with any Emcee, one of the most specific things you can say about ¡Jay Hill! is his high intensity performance ability no matter the size or format of the venue he is performing. Regardless of who is rockin' or not, this machine of a performer gives his 110% effort everyone time a mic is passed to his hands. And this is a party, so don't expect to be standing in place for long Saturday! 1/3 of Hip-Hop movement known as PoC (Patterns of Chaos), is a collective of nerds who hold a genuine love for the Hip-Hop culture have made it their mission to make sure it continues to thrive through education and numerous successful events. One including the now gone but never forgotten Off Tha Block Mondays at The Mockbee. Which was the birthplace of many artists, specifically Hip-Hoppers, start of building their careers (including my own). Get hip to one of the torch bearers of Cincinnati Hip-Hop by checking out their latest release "FREEDOM" @ patternsofchaos.bandcamp.com. RAP MUSIC!
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"WHY DO YOU WANT ME TO CRY" - Jay Hill
"Sol Creciente you put words together better than a magazine article. ❤️💪🏾" - Ti PH
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Originally posted via Facebook on December 10, 2019
GND
Now this showcase wouldn't be a true party if we didn't invite the Girl Nxt Door. Singer and turn-up artist GND will be performing hit after hit of music to get wild and crazy to. Whether it's with "Risk", "Awesome", or "Dogs", this young lady gone get the vibes right with high energy and music intended for loud parties. Get hip to an up and coming artist that is guaranteed to TEAR THAT SHIT UP!
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"Listen I can’t wait to see Sonia Gibbs fuck it up...baby yo energy is amazing and I am so proud and appreciate you / I’ve saved all my energy for your performance...YOU’RE AMAZING!" - Auntie Ros'Zy
"😭🥺🥺🥺thank yall ur the sweetest" - Sonia Gibbs (GND)
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Originally posted via Facebook on December 10, 2019
SIRI IMANI
The artivist, poet and Hip-Hop emcee Siri Imani of Triiibe herself will be elevating your vibrations higher and higher this Saturday. For many years should has been a voice of downtown Cincinnati's youth with her Spoken Word. Giving conscious perspective of African-American struggles being one of the "Lost Generation", from the joyful times of being a child on "Where I Come From", to expressing the toll it takes being a revolutionary with "I Need". Since her inception into the two time winning "Artist of The Year" collective, she's turned her sonnets into flowing raps. And has hit the ground running with a speedy tempo, wordplay, metaphors, and a confidence that her conviction of words will touch those who needs to hear the light. Triiibe LLC have not only made waves in music but also in the community with different programs in the city for feeding the homeless (Potluck For The People), delivering clothes and furniture to those less fortunate (Triiibe Drive), to educating youth about Hip-Hop music at the downtown library and more, they are active artists who work to help their community be better. So prepare to be blessed by one of Cincinnati's own wordsmiths to be brave enough to raise her voice in a world so loud Dec 1th @ Arts OTA. TRIII! - http://triiibeworldwide.com/
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"Well damn 😳. Appreciate you brotha! 🤞🏾" - Siri Imani
"So poetic Sol Creciente!! Keep writing!" - Preeti Shastri
"🏆🏆🏆" - Triiibe LLC
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Originally posted via Facebook on December 11, 2019
SUGAR RENEE
The beautiful, sultry, elegant, impactful songbird known as Sugar Renee will more than certainly raise any spirits that is touched by the sound of her voice. For nearly 14 years honing her craft as a vocalist and musician, she has grown into an artist who's main concern when she sings is how much better you feel after her last note has left her lungs. With a range of frequencies backing her up from easy listening Hip-Hop, dreamy Neo-Soul, smokey Jazz, soulful R&B, whatever the mood be she'll set it. Infusing her smooth brush of songwriting, it is just as sexy as it can be playful, sophisticated and empowering. She is also a regular podcaster of 513Heartbeat Radio and photographer/videographer, so if you need to shoot your next photoshoot or music video hit her up.
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Originally posted via Facebook on December 11, 2019
A.N.T
Another fresh lyricist in the building who's old school smooth with a new school groove, that be's the muthafunkin' A.N.T from tha 513. Hungry and active in his music, this Emcee is out to prove something and then some with hard-hitting rhymes and a on point flow. With each drop of singles like "Upgrade", "Kill For It", "Losin' Me" etc. he inputs the spirit of Hip-Hop with every knock of boombap percussion. A great example that Hip-Hop music still lives on, so come through and experience an up and coming wordsmith who's on his grind to make sure you remember his name. Click play on his debut mixtape on all streaming platforms simply titled "BOUT TIME", this the YouTube one! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_k_ciVsx43DWvn8RFCOOsK0fYk7ffja7HM
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Originally posted via Facebook on December 11, 2019
AUNTIE ROS'ZY
The headlining Light Bright herself, zyzy2Timez known and loved by many as DosDos (Diamond of Statstic; Diamond of Success) is birthday partying it up tomorrow for the second time (because she extra like that!). This self-published Poet and Emcee has come a long way from the fiery pressures she had to go through to get to where she is now. And the resilience of her brilliance is showing not only in her walk, but in her delivery on the mic. A pure definition of how Spoken Word and Hip-Hop are indistinguishable, DosDos weaves in and out of her flow her mind and heart's very contents with each line that she spits. Letting her presence be known braggadociously and sincerely on the struggle and successes that life can bring when you listen to what the pain is teaching. One of the those lessons: Life is worth Living for. Words in action when she turns up on "March Madness", spewing strength in metaphors and wordplay on "Wildflower", or going off the dome ("freestyling") to any beat she is given. She'll make you mad, she'll make you laugh, she may make you cry or make you feel hope, but no matter what her energy will make you feel something real. Every week she goes live on Facebook and/or Instagram doing a freestyle jam session of what she is feeling that day that is just as spectacular as her live performances. If you need some music and words that has that special touch authenticity, then check her out at https://www.facebook.com/dosdosdoesdamost/.
Come and celebrate with us tomorrow, because Dos Does The MOST!!!! #On75WithMyRatchets!!!!!
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"😭😭😭😭bro Sol Creciente😭😭😭 I love this ❤️❤️❤️🔥" - Auntie Ros'Zy
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Originally posted via Facebook on December 13, 2019
SOL
Co-hosting this wonderful event that I feel very proud to have the honor of helping become what it is I, Mr. Composed In SoL himself. A Hip-Hop Emcee & Poet who has been writing since early high school to becoming well known live performer and artist. After a dark and self-destructive year of having his life tore down to the lowest he could ever recall, he found some inclining of comfort in poetry. An art form he had abandoned due to insecurity and lack of self-worth. After the encouragement of two of his cousins and much journeying through the emotional wilderness, he found the strength to write his first piece in years "New Beginnings". It was here he was reminded of who he was, a Son of Light. From that moment for two years straight he pursued countless open mics, reading and reciting to as many people who would offer ear to what he kept dormant from people, even when he was in a moving Hip-Hop group known as TTFL. Practicing and practicing becoming comfortable with who he was, an artist who loved everything arts, gained the fruits of performing high profile shows, connecting different artists with one another, and most importantly, finding love for the person he looked at in the mirror every day with the help of poetic words that reminded him he was worth something. And that something is worth fighting for to preserve it. With his pieces both musically and poetically as "OutKast", "My Favorite Enemy", "Wordsmith", The Difference Between", "We Gotta Make It Out", what you are hearing is the energy of a human not only fighting for life but knowing what it means to enjoy it. And that very enjoyment of his craft is what has made him one of the freshest live performers this city has seen thus far. So if you ever see him in public, come up and say hello. Because he would be more than happy to show you the very person he is proud he has become: Me.
Watch his performance of Spoken Word & Hip-Hop at the 7th Cincinnati Poetry Slam and understand what I mean: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztWooAPKp2s&t=50s
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"You have been fashioned by the Creator to bless us and encourage us with your testimony and gifts. Thank you❤️" - Kathy Fields
"Keep going!!" - Wolf Mane
"Keep doing your thing, Big Bro!" - Xeontix Xiroku
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Originally posted via Facebook on December 13, 2019
The Dos Does The Most (SoLstice Showcase)
It's going down in a very major way December 14th with the Dos Does The Most SoLstice Showcase hosted by the one and only Zy Zy Two Timez Scooter Black and curated by that up-and-rising star named Sol Creciente! Held at the always lively Arts OTA, this will be a vibrant, classy, turnt celebration as we party all night with artist performances, comedy, jamming music and and good energy amplified by your presence. This event will also be a chance to celebrate the birthday of our host who's the most, so if you got love for this amazing person known as DosDos then this the place to be.
With Devin Burgess on the 1's & 2's to keep shit rockin', the showcase will feature performances by DosDos Music, Composed In SoL, JayBee Lamahj, Ck Suave, A.N.T, Aria Skyy, ¡Jay Hill¡, Sugar Renee, Kwami G, Girl Nxt Door & Siri Imani - Artist Page. Plus a comedy set by Kesha. With a line up like that you know it's going to be lit! So mark your calendars, for an event to be a major highlight as we transition into the new year!
Admission Free.99 for those 21+ and $5 for those under.
(Flyer by Jordyn MiKayla)
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