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“I’m Tired” is a hip-hop inspired down-tempo track based on Middlepoet’s poem “Things that are getting on my nerves”, which relates to the thoughts of American’s who are fed up with the constant struggle just to get by.  This music video takes place in Hudson County, New Jersey, one of the most densely populated regions of the United States.  Take a closer look, and it’s an homage to downtown Jersey City as well as a commentary on modern urban America.

Credits:

Directed by Jan Tompkins and Melissa Pulicare

Edited by Anthony Hinds

Starring: Middlepoet & Jersey City, NJ

About the song I’m Tired:

Once a poet laureate and always a scribe, Middlepoet’s spoken words flow smoothly into the rhythms of the single “I’m Tired”, based on his poem ”Things that are getting on my nerves”. The song speaks aloud the thoughts of millions of Americans “…tired of $8.00 an hour, stuck in life’s stagnation,” and harmonizes both painful and humorous perspectives on what that entails.

The track can be purchased on digital music stores:

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/im-tired/id369200330Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Im-Tired-Explicit/dp/B003ITV0TU

About Middlepoet

Aaron (Middlepoet) Jackson is the former Poet Laureate of Jersey City, NJ. Middle is an urban wordsmith, lyricist, performer and author who has performed nationwide. To find more Middle simply visit Middlepoet.com.

About Jan Tompkins

Jan Tompkins is a motion graphics artist who likes to sling a camera when the occasion calls for it. She’s dabbled as a bi-coastal dj and runs the non-profit United Divas; which awards a scholarship to a low-income artist and offers various workshops geared towards the creative professional. To see more of her work visit LadyJay.net and to learn more about the non-profit organization, visit UnitedDivas.com

About Melissa Pulicare

Melissa is an accomplished photographer of various mediums. To see more photography please visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/melipuli/

About Weerai Music Company

Weerai Music Company, LLC is a music business management with a select roster of talented artists and writers – including the multi-platinum and Grammy award winning producer, Omen (Drake/Lil’ Wayne/Ludacris/Fabolous).

Weerai Music Company’s mission is to nurture, develop and assist its rosters artistic careers by providing competent support across a variety of disciplines while maintaining strong ethics and belief in our clients.

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I’m Tired, directed by Jan Tompkins and Melissa Pulicare, produced by Tony for Weerai.

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Buy I’m Tired by Middlepoet on iTunes!

It is finally here. I’m Tired the single. Produced by Tony Hinds for Weerai Music. Download it now on Amazon with the link below.

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Now availible on Amazon, search Middlepoet.

54 Coles St. Jersey City 9:30 pm

Presented by Middlepoet, Susan Rescue Justiniano and DJ Lady Jay, Just Add Sound Open Mic – a night of poetry, spoken word, acoustic music, singing and comedy. A special opening night event will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2009 during the JC Artists’ Studio Tour 8:00 – 10:00 pm at Grass Roots Community Space (54 Coles St, Jersey City).

Hosted By Middlepoet

Featuring

Broken English
Sirena
ShadoKat
SkryptD
Blues Joe
Susan Rescue Justiniano
Just Putt
Nick Nasty
Rolando Ramos

and special guests

with DJ Lady Jay

Soft drinks for sale. If you are 21 or older, you can BYOB, but we have to check your ID first. There is no cover charge for the opening night event.

Please note: The regular schedule will be the 2nd Thursday of each month, beginning October 8, 2009. Doors open at 9pm and show starts at 9:30. Suggested $3 donation.

http://common-line.com/2009/05/2-poems-by-aaron-brendan-jackson.html

Music/Arts – Performance

Price:
Free
Saturday, August 15, 2009
7:30pm
Grace Church
39 Erie St.
Jersey City, NJ