In addition, shihan has independently released 2 cds the poet and music is the new cotton which have both received critical praise for their honesty and creativity. The album consists of material that took over 3 years to record. Shihan sick and tired def jam poetry not mine, just sharing the dopeness be sure to check out other poets like lemon, daniel beaty, and black ice. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. Named the 2005 national poetry slam champion, shihan has been featured on the hbo show def poetry, oprahs oxygen network, al gores current tv and cnn. Shihan the problem with being a poet with a poem like love like. For the past 15 years, shihan has been cohosting da poetry. Def poetry twin poets dreams are illegal in the ghetto. Shihan mihiranga dreams 2 my life full mp3 album song.
These funny quotes remind us that karma is always watching. He is youtube s mostviewed poet and the first poet on itunes to have a download of the week. Shihan s bio along with being the 1st and only poet to have a poem named download of the week on itunes. An transplant from new yorks lower east side, shihan is the first and only poet to have one of his pieces named download of the week on itunes. A multifaceted writerpresenter with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Shihan this type love def poetry jam video dailymotion. Black twitter icon instagram youtube vimeo social icon. Join facebook to connect with bonnii hendes and others you may know. I want a love like me thinking of you thinking of me thinking of you type love or me telling my friends more than ive ever admitted to myself.
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Francisco born july 27, 1982 is an american spoken word poet and poetry author. His abilities to transcend cultural and generational boundaries have made shihan a much sought after talent. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from shihan. Daily gaming videos in minecraft dinosaurs, timeshot, jurassic world, rpgs and pc games in between. When hes not organizing slams like the pan african film festival spoken word fest and inkslam. Shihan the poet speaks to the highlander about himself and the process of his art. Thea monyee woman to woman def poetry jam, youtube love this one funny but true. Whether its a breakup or a death, be thankful they were in your life and show selfless love by letting go. The 1st book of poetry and 5th album of completely new material from 7x hbo def poet and national poetry slam champion shihan.
Along with being the 1st and only poet to have a poem named download of the week on itunes. This page was set up to display the fans of the poet, shihan, most commonly known from hbos def poetry. The deciphering gibberish project by shihan van clief. Listen to former poet laureate juan felipe herrera read his poem, almost livin almost dyin. This national poetry slam champion 2004 and national poetry slam finalist. For the past 10 years, shihan has been cohosting da poetry lounge, the nations. Def jam poetry shihan flashy words sticks and stones can break. This is a man named shihan you can find this slam poetry on youtube. He made an appearance on tv ones verses and flow and performed his spokenword poem complainers as well as rifle on the tonight show starring jimmy fallon. Def jam poetry starring shihan reciting his piece flashy words lyric poetry, spoken. The fourday event featured daily writing and performance workshops and nightly showcases celebrating the creative landscape of artists on the slam poetry scene. Shihan in response if there is ever a time you cant find me dont worry im doing alright im probably hiding out somewhere counting my blessings mumbling something about sunshine wondering how. Listen to somebody tell me from shihan s the poet for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists.
Saul williams this type love poem performed by shihan. With poems like this type love and flashy words in his repertoire, its no wonder hes landed deals with companies like adidas and sprite. Home of the greatest kenyan writers and those from all over the world writing imaginative poetry that creates. Shihan the problem with being a poet with a poem like love like duration. He has won several poetry slams and written four books of poetry. Def poetry season 2 and when i opened my eyes, i found myself in front of a mirror. Eye contact a poetry slam series step into eye contact. Stream shihan mihiranga dreams 2 my life full mp3 album song by song by ravindupraveen from desktop or your mobile device.
Groove gravy records is proud to present shihans official commercial debut the poet. Im sick of niggas in expeditions im sick of girls with twoway pagers im sick of everybody thinking theyre that fucking cool and im tired of girls thinking that being attractive is an occupation. Flashy words make the world turn but it dont turn right x2 so i use these real eyes to realize the real lies being spoken but not heard cause we are more fascinated by that which are fabricated. Dr dharius daniels powerful word from god duration. Playing via spotify playing via youtube playback options. I did this show last fathers day when i got off stage this guy came over to me and told me i reminded him of god and i told him the only thing perfect about me is my family. Im tired of audience members snapping in poetry readings. Listen to poemcee from shihan s the poet for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Shihans bio along with being the 1st and only poet to have a poem named download of the week on itunes. Shihan this type love def poetry jam learning how to let go of someone you love is difficult. Shihan reads a poem of his on the first season of def poetry jam episode 2 love like by shihan i want a love like me thinking of you thinking of me thinking of you type love, or me telling my. Shihan was also the 1st poet to sign an exclusive sponsorship deal with sports giant, adidas and he is the current voice for the sprite street mix, a radio program broadcasted in over 14 countries in africa.