Annie reading my poetry. Photo by Jan Tompkins.

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.

Click here to see the Tupac Project!

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!

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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The video is out now! Check it out at the link below.

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!

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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.