Poet Up

In this episode we talk with Mason Parker about an artist's grind(2:40), how artist can level up their craft (5:05) and what the grind is worth (10:42).We talk a little snitch culture (13:00) use metaphors (15:25) and talk about how Dare Devil influenced Mason to keep grinding (35:20). And as always, we freestyle (68:00) Mason Parker Info: Mason Parker is a modern day renaissance man. The poster child for versatility, Mason is a lyrical genius, displaying his creative prowess as a lyricist, spoken

Today we talk about how the pandemic and resulting quarantine is affecting artists and how artists are in return providing virtual content and what future monetization of virtual content may look. Also, Jamaal gets chocolate wasted. PoetUp Crew: Twitter: @PoetUpPodcast @mallchi @MrBluz@jayward2030 IG: @PoetUpPodcast @mallchi @bluzbluzbluz @jward2030 Facebook: @PoetUpPodcast Email us at thepoetuppodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message:

In this episode we speak with Terry Creech founder of Slam Charlotte and Executive Director of Breathe Ink Youth Poetry. We talk about what drew him to start slam in Charlotte, what led him to working with teenagers and how his drive is reflected in his weight loss journey. We find out how Terry got on Def Poetry (HBO) Terry and Bluz reminisce about Miami, Terry gets Mall Chi super motivated and Jay Ward has a few moving stories to share and we get into wrestling. Terry Creech Info: Facebook:

This week we talk with Shane Manier about the obligation of a poet and how that intersects with activism. We discuss poetic license in telling stories that may not be their own. We decide that we're an environmentally aware podcast. We debate where and how cats get money for milk. Shane explains experimenting and the shadow self. And as always, we freestyle. Shane Manier contact info: IG: @shanemanier FB: @ Shane Manier Creative Coach and @Guerilla Poets website: www.shanemanier.com Playing For

In this episode, we discuss how artists can create their own lane through non - traditional methods and ideas. We talk about Bluz and his start in spoken word. We discuss the poet of the decade and somehow end up making fun of Trick Daddy's mugshot. Come laugh with us Freestyle Beat: Used with permission by Lofi Brown "De La Skeleton" Twitter: @Lofi_Brown IG: @mpt1210 PoetUp Crew: Twitter: @PoetUpPodcast @mallchi @MrBluz@jayward2030 IG: @PoetUpPodcast @mallchi @bluzbluzbluz @jward2030 Email us at

Welcome to the Poet Up Podcast. Here's a short introductory trailer to let you know what you're getting from us. Please enjoy. Underlying Track: Thankful by Mall Chi PoetUp Crew: Twitter: @PoetUpPodcast @mallchi @MrBluz @jayward2030 IG: @PoetUpPodcast @mallchi @bluzbluzbluz @jward2030 Email us at thepoetuppodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poetup/message