![]() Introduce yourself by composing a paragraph that is written in the TONE that your pen name persona would use. Get creative! You should identify your musical specialty, your home turf, what spoken word piece you are most famous for in order to help people learn about who you are. Finally, find a weird or interesting fact to add some depth to your character. If you have a website, add it to your post. Have fun!
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Tank and the Bangas
2/3/2025 11:29:20 am
Oh, baby, we are Tank and the Bangas, a whirlwind of sound, color, and feeling straight outta New Orleans! We mix poetry, funk, soul, hip-hop-heck, whatever makes the heart move-and turn it into something magical. It all started with an open mic at NOLA's own Treme Coffeehouse, where words met rhythm, and a band was born. Then, boom! We won NPR's Tiny Desk Contest in 2017, and the world finally heard what we already knew-we got something special. Our album Red Balloon? A masterpiece, honey. It's a journey through love, pain, joy, and that deep, deep groove that keeps you coming back for more. We ain't just making music-we're making moments. Wanna check us out? Here's our music archive:
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K-Dub
2/3/2025 12:19:52 pm
Hey!!
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Joyce Angela Jellison-Hounkarin
2/3/2025 12:29:29 pm
Hey!! This is Joyce Angela Jellison-Hounkanrin. I was born on August 7, 1969 and i'm an American author living in New England. I'm a graduate of Urban College of Boston and Bay Path College in Longmeadow, Massachusetts. I am the author of Where Everything Fits Beautifully, released on April 11, 2007, Black Apple, a collection of poems, short stories, and essays released in August 2008, and Tongue (2010). My work has been compared to that of Lucille Clifton and Nikki Giovanni. In 2018, I published her The Girl with Moons in her Braids, a children's book about an Afro-Latina girl living in the Bronx.
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kit yan
2/4/2025 11:47:05 am
what is your book called about the afro Latina girl that lived in the Bronx ?
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Joyce Angela Jellison
2/4/2025 11:50:05 am
"The Girl with Moons in her Braids".
David A. Romero
2/3/2025 12:31:16 pm
When life throws everything at you, DON'T. DROP. THE. BAll.
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jalani m
2/5/2025 11:06:46 am
Are there other ways you can present present social justice?
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Malik Yusef
2/3/2025 12:34:07 pm
Hello I am Malik Yusef, I'm an American Spoken word artist along with being a very good poet, rapper, and a director living in the Chicago Area. I won a total of 9 Grammys from a total of 12 nominations, I used to be in a gang rolling with the Blackstone rangers street gang.
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Regie Cabico
2/4/2025 11:40:19 am
9 Grammys🤯 thats crazy
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Joyce Angela Jellison Hounkarin
2/4/2025 11:41:30 am
That's absolutely great!
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Sharon Salzberg
2/4/2025 11:44:37 am
This is a strong introduction, Malik! You clearly establish your identity and accomplishments. Highlighting your background in poetry, rap, and directing adds depth to your artistic profile. Mentioning your Grammy wins gives weight to your credibility, making it clear you've had significant success in your field.
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Dessa
2/4/2025 11:49:31 am
Congratulations on all of your achievements. Second I would love to know where it all started? does hard work beat talent? When do you feel it will be enough.
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Sharon Salzberg
2/3/2025 12:34:37 pm
Hello! I’m Sharon Salzberg,I was born August 5, 1952 in New York City. I am an author and teacher of Buddhist meditation practice in the West. In 1974, I co-founded the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, alongside Jack Kornfield and Joseph Goldstein. Our focus is on the transformative practices of vipassanā insight and mettā loving-kindness, and I have been leading meditation retreats globally for several decades, sharing these powerful methods with others.
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David A. Romero
2/4/2025 11:31:05 am
wow.. What Great accomplishments..
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kit Yan
2/4/2025 11:47:41 am
Very very impressive, keep up the great work
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Dessa
2/4/2025 11:48:17 am
I would love to hear more about Buddhist meditations. How has it helped people? What is the message you are trying to tell the world?
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Dion mcgregor
2/4/2025 11:52:41 am
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Jalani M
2/5/2025 11:08:00 am
What is "Insight Meditation Society" & what is it about?
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Dion McGregor
2/3/2025 12:36:21 pm
Well hello I'm Dion Mcgregor, I am a American songwriter who was born in New York City. I am most known for my song talking in his sleep, I would usually narrate my dreams which are often terrifying . my biggest success is my sing "where is wonder" which was co written with a roommate after the fact I never had any further luck within my career.
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Regie Cabico
2/4/2025 11:39:22 am
where is wonder is such a good song
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Sharon Salzberg
2/4/2025 11:45:34 am
This introduction gives a clear sense of who you are, Dion! It highlights your unique style of songwriting, especially with "Talking in His Sleep," which sounds intriguing and sets you apart. Mentioning that your dreams are often terrifying adds a personal touch, which can draw people in.
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La Dispute
2/4/2025 12:02:53 pm
HELLO THERE, Dion Mcgregor what gave you the idea to start narrating your dreams? Do you think you will continue to go on with your career? we think you should keep going!!!!!!!
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Kit Yan
2/3/2025 12:36:49 pm
My name is kit Yan, I am a queer, transgender, and
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Joyce Angela Jellison- Hounkarin
2/4/2025 11:40:06 am
Hey, what do you mean by you were an infant? can you classify that?
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GG allin
2/4/2025 11:48:31 am
Ayo. The award was tuff tho
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Rod wave
2/3/2025 12:37:07 pm
Hello i'm Rod wave, I am know for songwriting and I was born August 27th in florida. My most know song was rags2riches. One interesting fact about me is All the songs I make are about true stories
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David A. Romero
2/4/2025 11:31:51 am
Rod Wave the GOAT...
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Mark Nepo
2/4/2025 11:51:11 am
rod wave suck
Malik Yusef
2/4/2025 11:42:32 am
wow so inprisonational Rod wave the Goat
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katastophe
2/3/2025 12:37:17 pm
Hi my name is katastophe a beat maker for music artist . My most famous piece candyass which was featured in the film sugar high glitter city . I was born in october 2,1779. The last time I made any music was 2014 . My family is from Cleveland Ohio where it is very cold
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Mark Nepo
2/4/2025 11:50:29 am
No period after cold ?
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J Ivy
2/4/2025 11:52:18 am
Is that a real name or a fake name used for music.
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Regie Cabico
2/4/2025 09:34:19 am
Hi I'm Regie Cabico a Filipino American Poet and spoken word artist who was born in won The Nuyorican Poets Cafe Grand Slam and more national poetry slams.he also has been called the Lady Gaga of spoken word
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mark nepo
2/4/2025 11:49:23 am
needs better punctuation
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Patti Smith
2/4/2025 11:07:35 am
Hi my name is Patti Smith and I am the high priestess of punk-poetry and was named a Commander of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture. In 2007 I was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. And in November 2010, I won the National Book Award for my memoir "Just Kids." Lastly what makes me so important in this music industry is my intellectual curious sensibility with rock.
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J Ivy
2/4/2025 11:53:39 am
What led you to music.
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Dessa
2/4/2025 11:39:43 am
Hey, Im Margret Wander, most known as Dessa. I'm a member of the indie hip hop collective Doomtree. I'm an American singer, rapper, musician, writer, and former record executive. I have had a very successful solo career but also have done outstanding collaborations with others.
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Joyce Angela Jellison
2/4/2025 11:48:08 am
wow! you have so many talents!
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GG Allin
2/4/2025 11:47:10 am
Im GG Allin, I'm an American punk rock musician who performed and recorded with many groups during my career. My lyrics often expressed themes of violence and misanthropy.
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J. Ivy
2/4/2025 11:51:17 am
Hi my name is J. Ivy and I'm an American performance poet, spoken word artist, songwriter, and author. He won his first Grammy Award in 2023 with his sixth album, The Poet Who Sat by the Door. My most famous songs are Running, I Can't go, Fire, and Never let me down. I have won the Best Spoken Word Poetry Album for 2023 and 2024 and was the nominee for it in 2022. A fact about myself is that I was consecutively on the honor roll when I was a student until my parents divorced.
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La Dispute
2/4/2025 11:57:32 am
WE ARE La Dispute, a band that love playing Jazz, blues and spoken word influenced by HARDCORE!!! LA DISPUTE started when we had the idea to start a band. The year being 2004. With no experience of writing music just poetry. Throughout our career we have received numerous awards and recognitions. Our most listened to album is Wildlife. We talked a lot about mental health and the fortitude of the human psyche. We love to play around a lot with our vocals and instruments to make different vibes. If you would like to check us out here is the link. ROCKKKKKK ONNNNNNNN!!!!!!
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