Epiphany's House feat Chopmaster J!!!!!!!!! - Dec 06,2009

Chopmaster J, born Jimi Dright, is the son of a jazz saxophone player, Jimmy Dright senior (AKA "Mr. Wonderful"), who had played with Sonny Simmons and Joe Henderson. Jimi grew up playing jazz drums, participating in the music programs of the Berkeley schools along with a number of musicians that later attained success, including Rodney Franklin, Benny Green, and Steve Bernstein. Jimi was an organizer of musicians from an early age, starting a number of groups and producing concerts while attending Berkeley High School. Out of high school Jimi studied music business and learned the ins and outs of music contracts. In 1986 he started a production company, Network One. In 1987 he produced and recorded a Jazz album, Mr. Wonderful, with his father and a hand-selected group of jazz musicians. He also produced a number of bands in genres ranging from jazz to Hip Hop. It was in the context of the hip hop movement that Jimi became known as Chopmaster J. DIGITAL UNDERGROUND (1987-Feb 1991) Chopmaster J met Shock G at Music Unlimited in San Leandro when Shock worked there selling keybards. When Chopmaster purchased some recording equipment, Shock offered to show how to use the equipment in exchange for using it to collaborate on some songs. In this way Digital Underground was born. Chopmaster worked hard to promote Digital Underground, sending demos to music business contacts, eventually landing a contract with Tommy Boy records. Digital Underground gained some success with Underwater Rimes, a single that reached the top 10 in Holland. Digital Underground was soon joined by the young Tupac Shakur, who came to the group asking for work and who began working as Jimi's roadie. Jimi produced the earliest recordings of Tupac, who was then with a band called Strictly Dope.

Epiphany | Chopmaster J | music | poetry | spoken word

Epiphany's cd release listening party hosted by Maximus Parthas - Dec 04,2009

Please join us as we celebrate the much anticipated release of "Soulflower" Hosted by none other than the Godfather of spoken word himself!

Epiphany | Max Parthas | music | Spoken word | Soulflower

Epiphany's House feat Rahsaan Patterson! - Nov 29,2009

Ya'll..............I cannot believe he is comming... More details later....

Epiphany | music | poetry | spoken word | Rahsaan Patterson

Epiphany's House feat Shaun Judah!!! - Nov 22,2009

Well well well..it has been a year since my fave poet has come to my house ,so it is high time he made a return visit.....Hang on to your hats ya'll..he is so very good at what he does..and he does MANY things..Just watch....

Epiphany | spoken word | poetry | Shaun Judah | Music

Epiphany's House featuring CARLEEN ANDERSON!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Nov 15,2009

Ok ok ok......let me try to contain myself.......can you say AMAZING!!!!!! All the way from London I bring to you one of the most gifted singers on the planet...I present to you beautiful people...Carleen Anderson....Oh yeah..it happens to be my BIRTHDAY as well......What a delightful gift!!!!

Carleen Anderson | music | Epiphany | poetry | spoken word

Epiphany's House feat the return of MizloonaR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Nov 08,2009

DAYUM!!!!!!!!! Ya'll know how I feel about him..he is a genius....untouchable and extremely special.... Oh yeah...I was blessed with having him as a special guest producer on my album!!!!he is of course..MizloonaR...Dig him...No open mic today..it is all about him! www.myspace.com/mizloonar

MizloonaR | poetry | spoken word | music | Epiphany

Epiphany's House feat the AMAZING Jamal Al-Amin!!!!!!!!!! - Nov 01,2009

Words cannot express the respect I have for this ridiculously talented spoken word artist. You may or may not know who he is...but I promise..you will....

spoken word | poetry | music | epiphany | Poetry Over Music

Epiphany's House featuring Blak Cotton!!!! - Oct 25,2009

Oh my word...This is a super special day here at my house..Please help me welcome an incredibly talented artist known as Blak Cotton... Blak Cotton was born in Inglewood CA on July 5th 1982, but spent the prime years of his youth in Covina CA. Although he was always musically talented he did not start rapping until he got into high school. Blak Cotton at that time known as Mr Ace of Spades was part of a Hip Hop Group called the MAHD west which consisted of him Mr Ace, His older brother Mr Hayz and his cousin Mr Deceiver. Together the Mahd West recorded under their then producer Lil Rocking G who was originally part of Knights of the Turntable.. Later Blak Cotton ventured out on his own as each member of the Mahd West decided to work on solo projects. On occasions the MAHD West still record songs together. Blak Cotton spent a lot of time assisting several local CA rappers with writing and the delivery of their raps. In 2006 Black Cotton moved to Houston, TX with his Wife. In early 2007 Black Cotton ran into an old friend by the name of JReel of ODG Records. At that point Blak Cotton decided to work with ODG Records to put together his album which he is currently working on entiled,”Blak is the New Black”. Prior to that Blak Cotton will be appearing on the official ODG mixtape. Blak Cotton is in the process of setting up tour dated with JReel and other members of ODG Records.

Epiphany | poetry | spoken word | Poetry Over Music | ODG Records

Epiphany's House Feat Lady M.... - Oct 18,2009

ok. So....I am speechless when it comes to her...Poetess/activist/teacher/artist...the list continues....Please join us as we sit down and speak of her work...

poetry | spoken word | music | Poetry Over Music | Epiphany

Special presentation feat JaySkills - Oct 12,2009

A very special Epiphany's House unlike any you have ever heard. Author/spoken word artist/filmmaker/entrepreneur/trail blazer/activist JaySkills is at my house giving ya'll the truth....

poetry | Epiphany | JaySkills | spoken word | Angels with broken wings

Epiphany's House feat Daymin Miley AKA DSharp Major!!!!!! - Oct 11,2009

Beautiful people....help me welcome the astoundingly brilliant recording artist/producer/arranger/song writer,Daymin Miley!!! Hailing from Philly,he has an incredible resume'!!!!!! Please join me as I sit down over tea at my house...where artists meet...

poetry | spoken word | music | epiphany | Poetry Over Music

Epiphany's House feat Nabraska!!!!!!!! - Oct 04,2009

Ya'll ready for the truth? This fantastic artist brings it... Just watch.....

Epiphany | poetry | spoken word | Nabraska | Poetry Over Music

Epiphany and Angelheart bring you the sound session..... - Sep 28,2009

Lets kick back and chill and listen to a bit of great music...rest your weary heads upon our shoulders..we dont mind.....

Epiphany | Angelheart | music | Poetry Over Music | the new word order

Epiphany's house feat Angeloverload!!!! - Sep 27,2009

Ok..it is no secret she is very special to me..However- she is a magnificent artist...lets give her the royal treatment as a Queen deserves!

poetry | spoken word | music | Poetry Over Music | Epiphany

Epiphany's House feat Tshombe - Sep 20,2009

Yay! I got him. A very special artist and friend...lets dig him....

poetry | spoken word | music | Poetry Over Music | Epiphany

Epiphany's House feat Shades of J!! - Sep 13,2009

Alrighty then...she brings the so so so serious fire with her.. what a delight she promises to be!!!

poetry | spoken word | music | Poetry Over Music | Epiphany

Epiphany and Angeloverolad bring you the sounds.... - Sep 07,2009

join us for some kick azz sounds.....we will do the rest...

Epiphany | Angeloverload | music | Poetry Over Music | spoken word

Epiphany's House feat The Gingerbread Man - Sep 06,2009

Oh my....this artist brings sumthin a bit special to the house today....Bring a glass of cold water with you...

poetry | spoken word | music | Poetry Over Music | Epiphany

Epiphany's House feat The Annointed Poet!!! - Aug 30,2009

There is no one quite like him..his work is so special words cannot begin to discribe it...Robert Sells is an amazing talent and friend.. Please join us...

spoken word | poetry | music | epiphany | Poetry Over Music

Epiphany's House 1 Year anniversary party co-hosted by Sun of Man! - Aug 23,2009

Oh my how time does fly....Can you believe it has been a year??? Stop on by and celebrate with us...

spoken word | poetry | music | Poetry Over Music | Epiphany