The poem “And Dog Makes Three” by Aaron Middlepoet Jackson has been included in the Sept/Oct 2011 issue of The Bark Magazine. Available now!

Jan and I collaborated on an interpretation of a photo of legendary rapper/actor/entertainer Tupac Shakur as part of the Tupac Project. The original photo was taken by Chi Modu, poem by Middlepoet and graphic design layout by Jan Tompkins. (Middle’s wife.) Special thanks to Chi for making this project possible. Also special thanks to Tupac for his profound artistic influence. Click the link below to see the Tupac Project.

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Jan and I collaborated on an interpretation of a photo of Tupac as part of the Tupac Project. It is my poem and her design talent. Check it out here. Special thanks to Chi Modu for making this project possible!

My picture of the famous Roscoe’s House of Chicken ‘N Waffles sign is being used Schmap Los Angeles.

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JC Opens Up The Mic Details

Thursday, October 21 · 8:00pm – 11:00pm

Moore’s Tavern (aka Bill and Ruth’s)

189 Monticello Avenue

Jersey City, NJ
Uptown Crew welcomes you to the legendary Moore’s Tavern, a family-owned neighborhood staple. For 41 years, Moore’s has been bringing live music to this all-around wonderful space. Owner Ruthie Moore has opened her doors to us and we’re looking forward to a great time!
Your hosts are two incomparable spoken word and writing heavy hitters, Middlepoet and Stephanie Thornton Bryant!
Our special musical guest is Carolyn Light
DJ Neva Wartell brings the world’s best beats to Moore’s for JC Opens Up the Mic Tour 2010!

Middlepoet’s video “I’m Tired” will be playing all month on the video wall as part of LITM.tv. Click on the logo for more info.

Hey there, check out my interview with songstress Sirena Mari. Find out what is happening and check out the latest in all things United Divas.

Also, friend up United Divas on Facebook and visit the website, www.uniteddivas.com.

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I sit down with the Jersey City. Independent to answer a few questions about the place I call home.

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Middlepoet gets interviewed in Caper Literary Journal. Click the link below to read my thoughts and a bit of advice.

Do it just to do it, why not?

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Check out this interview with me on Art N Culture 201. For those who don’t know, 201 is the area code of Jersey City. Yup that is correct indeed.

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THE WEERAI MUSIC VIDEO:  “I’M TIRED” BY MIDDLEPOET

“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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