RED HOOK – First Friday Poets

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Calling all poets! This month's feature is the dynamic Theory, who is gonna blow you away.
Open mike sign-up at 6:45. If you have chapbooks to sell, feel free to place them on the sign-up table.
All abilities welcome. Parents should be prepared for profanity.
Haviland is available for $1/minute tarot before and after if you need some insight.

About Theory:

“I want to be a role model and make a personal connection with my music. I believe if you listen to one of my songs and relate, we’ll have a connection that won’t ever be lost.” Theory’s songs come from within; bringing a sincerity that is authentic, respectful and always emotional.

Raised in Yonkers, NY, Theory began writing poetry inspired by musicians from Michael Jackson to Nas and Jay-Z. His gift of rhyme and realism naturally evolved into music, influenced by Akon and The Black Eyed Peas. He created an electrifying, multi-faceted style of sleek hip-hop lyrics with a twist of R&B flare.

Theory has made quite an impact on the community regularly performing for charities and fundraisers. He speaks 3 languages and has traveled the world, performing across Belgium, Spain, France and the UK and alongside Cheri Dennis and Ne-Yo.

Theory’s video for his song "Change" won the BET award for “Most Inspirational Music Video for an Independent Artist.” His video We'll Be Alright takes you on a journey across space and time and holds the honor of having been the first ever video filmed on the world’s longest and highest pedestrian bridge. Since its release “We’ll Be Alright” has garnered much attention, quickly receiving more than 300,000 views on YouTube and winning “Best Music Video” at the Las Vegas, Garden State, and Nevada Film Festivals.

Theory's collaboration with France's dance hit duo KitSch 2.0. "Millionaire" marked what was only the beginning of a new international wave, slamming clubs and the airwaves. "Millionaire" quickly rose to #1 at both MortalFM's top 10 in Spain and FlaixFM, the two largest radio stations in Spain, as well as over a million hits on Youtube.

In August 2018, Theory released “Mirrorchild”, an EP that resurfaced his roots of hip hop and birthplace of his passion, Yonkers. Also, Theory decided to dive into the non profit sector by launching a music program, “Louder Dreams”. A teen program specialized in focusing on the aspects of the music industry for students grade 6-12 in underserved communities. As life continues, so does the workings of his music and charity...because passion is everything, and so is Theory!