Def Poetry
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Année : 2002
Nombre de saisons : 6
Durée moyenne d'un épisode : 30 minutes
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Praised by the New York Times as an "exuberant, daringly fresh series that breaks poetry out of the neat little boxes it's so often put it," Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry features a spectrum of voices, from struggling urban poets who've cut their teeth in speakeasies and small clubs across the country, to the icons of the form, to celebrated actors, singers, dancers, and comedians writing and sharing poems for the first time. This season's special guests include Dave Chappelle, Common, Savion Glover, Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, Alicia Keyes, Eve Ensler, John Legend, Phylicia Rashad, Smokey Robinson, Kanye West and many others. Each installment of Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry is hosted by the highly regarded hip-hop artist and actor Mos Def (Golden Globe nominee for HBO Films' "Something the Lord Made"). The series is directed by Stan Lathan, who, along with Simmons, executive produced the long-running hit series Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam, which was also directed by Lathan. Recognizing the power of urban poetry on modern culture, top rap music impresario Simmons, whose Def Jam Records launched the careers of artists such as LL Cool J and Jay-Z, teamed up with HBO to create Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry in 2001, turning the spotlight on the freshest and most fearless voices in America today. Previous seasons have featured performances by special guests ranging from Cedric the Entertainer and Caroline Kennedy to Benjamin Bratt and Erykah Badu.
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Épisodes
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Épisode 1 - Episode 1
18 janvier 2002
Steve Colman, Nikki Giovanni, Suheir Hammad, Vanessa Hidary, Black Ice, Lemon, Georgia Me
Épisode 2 - Episode 2
25 janvier 2002
Flowmentalz, Kayo, Jewel Kilcher, Taylor Mali, Sonia Sanchez, Dawn Saylor, Shiham, Yellow Rage
Épisode 3 - Episode 3
1 février 2002
Cedric the Entertainer, Kevin Coval, J. Ivy, The Last Poets, Willie Perdomo, Beau Sia
Épisode 4 - Episode 4
8 février 2002
Amiri Baraka, Dave Chappelle, Jessica Care Moore, Liza Jessie Peterson, Poetri
Épisode 1 - Episode 1
7 juin 2002
Jason Carney, Jamie Foxx, Marty McConnell, Thea Monyee, Beau Sia, Sekou Sundiata, Twin Poets
Épisode 2 - Episode 2
14 juin 2002
Erykah Badu, Dante Basco, Maggie Estep, Danny Hoch, Black Ice, Patrica Smith
Épisode 3 - Episode 3
21 juin 2002
Reggie Cabico, Talib Kweli, Lemon, Haki R. Madhubuti, Taylor Mali, Rat Sack
Épisode 4 - Episode 4
28 juin 2002
Oscar Brown Jr., Caridad 'La Bruja' De La Luz, Anthony Morales, Amalia Ortiz, Ishle Park, Rakim, Shihan
Épisode 5 - Episode 5
5 juillet 2002
Craig muMs grant, Felipe Luciano, Amanda Seales, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Malik Yusef
Épisode 6 - Episode 6
12 juillet 2002
Steve Connell, Georgia Me, Jessica Care Moore, Keith Murray, Louis Reyes Rivera, Sekou Torbet
Épisode 7 - Episode 7
19 juillet 2002
Staceyann Chin, Reginald Gibson, Goldie, Joy Harjo, Wood Harris, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Dennis Kim, Big Rube
Épisode 1 - Episode 1
4 avril 2003
This week's episode featured non-stop verbal stylings of Black Ice, Suheir, Bassey Ikpi, Helena D. Lewis, Rives (who sign-languaged his piece!), Daniel Beatty, Rupert Estanisiao and Poem-cees who offered poems equipped with beat-box effects. Songstress Jill Scott and actor/poet Mutabaruka added their poetic fuel to the space for an extraordinary performance.
Épisode 2 - Episode 2
11 avril 2003
Hip Hop and Spoken Word Artist Common performed. Also featured were Mayda De Valle & Lemon, Flaco Navaja, Ursula Rucker, Michael Ellison, Ras Baraka, Dayna, Ishle Park and Gemineye.
Épisode 3 - Episode 3
18 avril 2003
Poetri kicked off this episode with his funny and honest take on Krispy Kreme doughnuts. Other performers ripping the stage were, Emanuel Xavier, Marc Bamuthi Joseph, Richard Montoya, Vanessa Hidary, Danny Hoch, Bassey Ikpi, Lemon and Steve Colman.
Épisode 4 - Episode 4
25 avril 2003
Black Ice and Staceyann Chinn, Rock Baby, Alix Olson, Mike 360, Shappy, Jonzi D., Amalia Ortiz and Jimmy Santiago Baca kept the stage and audience warmed up. Hip-Hop legend Salt also gave an electrifying performance.
Épisode 5 - Episode 5
2 mai 2003
On the mike this time were, Roger Bonair-Agard, Fenchi, Geoff Trenchard, Chinaka Hodge, Dufflyn and Kevin Coval. Also appearing were Beau Sia (from Def Poetry on Broadway), actor/poet muMs (HBO's "Oz"), and Quincy Troupe (writer/educator).
Épisode 6 - Episode 6
9 mai 2003
Poets doing their thing this included Kanye West, Shihan, Jason Carney, Gina Loring, Jamie Kennedy, Bao Phi, and Roscoe P. Coldchain. Maya Del Valle returned while musicians Lou Reed and Buju Banton graced the stage for the first time.
Épisode 7 - Episode 7
16 mai 2003
The final episode of Season 3 closed with perfomances by Maggie Estep, Malak Salaam, Joel Chmara, Flowmentalz and Deb Young. Georgia Me graced the screen while Saul Williams and R&B legend Smokey Robinson also performed.
Épisode 1 - Episode 1
18 juillet 2004
Returning def poet Rives warmed the lovers in the crowd with his ode to post-passion bliss. Nafessa Monroe, Mark Gonzales and Zena Edwards all brought their fiery lyrics, while Black Ice (his second appearance on the series) also performed. Legendary writer and musician Oscar Brown, Jr. performed "Children of Children" and rap artist MC Lyte rounded out the show with "I Was Born".
Épisode 2 - Episode 2
25 juillet 2004
"Multi-tasking" takes on a whole new meaning when Rachel and George McKibbons perfom this dynamite poem. Def Poetry returnees Gemineye, Flowmentalz and Suheir provided extra energy. Litereary icon Nikky Finney gets onto the "Girlfriends Train" while Hip-Hop artist Kanye West shares his "18 years" with the audience.
Épisode 3 - Episode 3
1 août 2004
Educator and political activitst Michael Eric Dyson advised the audience on being an An "Intellectual MC". Will Bell, Dawn Saylor, Tish Benson, Kelly Tsai, Morris Stegosauraus and Bassey Ikpi also performed while actor Tracy Morgan entered the stage to describe his experiences of "Feeling F&%#ed Up" Hip-Hop legends KRS-One and Doug E. Fresh pooled their talents for a scorching performace of a new piece.
Épisode 4 - Episode 4
8 août 2004
Beware of "Danger", Amir Sulaiman cautioned. Ishle Park, Taylor Mali, Kevin Coval and Yolanda Wilkinson provided musings on a host of feelings. Julian Curry pondered the "N" word, Poetri relinquished herself to herself and the duo Floetry does just that, flow with words and sounds making sure that "Everybody Heard" with their amazing performance.
Épisode 5 - Episode 5
15 août 2004
Heavy-hitters all around in this episode. Actress Kim Fields asked the important "How Come" question many women ponder. Nobel poet laureate Rita Dove invited us to experience "Black on a Saturday Night". Dana Gillmore, Rafael Casal, Regie Cabico and Broadway "Def Poetry" alumn Lemon, provided searing words to the show. Icon Reg E. Gaines taught the other side as he explained how "I Don't Feel Like Writing" and Talib Kweli explained the pain of "Lonely People".
Épisode 6 - Episode 6
22 août 2004
Def Poetry alum Flaco Navaja wanted a "Revolution". Michael Franti wanted to "Rock The Nation". Besskepp, Laura "Piece" Kelly, Triple Black, Robert Karimi and Liza Jessie Patterson continued the poetic ponderings. Actress legend Ruby Dee urged us to consider the life of "Tupac".
Épisode 7 - Episode 7
29 août 2004
Actor Mike Epps schooled the audience on why "I Love The Hood.". Jus Cus pondered on the relevance of "Homeland Security" while Georgia Me and J. Ivy offers their insights. Marlon Esquerra, Marvin Tate and Martin Esapada each shared personal stories of lives in motion and musician Ani di Franco warned the world of what's "Coming Up".
Épisode 8 - Episode 8
12 septembre 2004
This we love. Mayda Del Valle, Andy Buck, Faraji Salim and Bob Holman telling separate stories of strength and discovery. Tara Betts turned on the "Switch" while actor/poet muMs spoke "The Truth Parts 1 and 2." Hip-Hop artists and activists Dead Prez gave us two untitled messages.
Épisode 9 - Episode 9
19 septembre 2004
Nuyorican Poets founder Miguel Algarin stopped by to share what he "Met Walking". Universes melodically explained why its important we "Don't Front". Shihan, Buddy Wakefield, Ayisha Knight, Kendra Urdang and Red Storm provided more poetic magic with their performances. Broadway Def Poetry Alumn Beau Sia told us why "I'm So Deep". Artist/performer Speech sang of "Night Time Demons" and Def Poet Common shared "A Letter To The Law".
Épisode 10 - Episode 10
26 septembre 2004
The final episode for Season 4 brought Batmuthi, Joe Hernandez-Kolski, Tommy Bottoms and Ayua De Leon performing. Stacyann Chin explained "These Frenzied Days". Philadelphia's own Musiq ruminated on "Pieces of This Life".Yusef Kumunyaka gave us "The Sure Beat" while Def Poetry regulars Georgia Me, Beau Sia and Suheir wrapped the season up.
Épisode 1 - Episode 1
10 juin 2005
J. Ivy - "Never Let Me Down"; Dahlak Brathwaite -- "Just Another Routine Check"; Claudia Alick - "Employed Poor"; Black Ice - "Imagine"; Gideon Grody-Renkin - "Touching"; Avery Brooks - "Purlie Victorious"; Lauryn Hill - "Motives and Thoughts"; Rachel McGibbons - "After School Special"; Dave Chappelle - "F*** Ashton Kutcher" and "How I Got the Lead On Jeopardy"
Épisode 2 - Episode 2
17 juin 2005
Georgia Me -- "For Your Protection"; Al Letson -- "The Ball the Rim and Him"; John Legend -- "Again"; Caroline Harvey -- "Spoons"; Bounty Killer -- "Look Into My Eyes"; Bassey Ikpi - "I Want to Kiss You"; Will Da~Real One Bell -- "Diary of the Reformed"; Dan Sully and Tim Strattford - "Death From Below"; Alicia Keys -- "P.O.W."
Épisode 3 - Episode 3
24 juin 2005
Reg. E. Gains and Savion Glover -- "Pawn Shop"; Tommy Chunn -- "Computer Wordplay"; Scorpio Blues -- "Second Guessing"; Gemineye -- "Penny For Your Thoughts"; Emmanuel Xavier -- "Nueva York"; Mayda Del Valle -- "To All the Boys I've Loved Before"; Rev. Run -- "Peter Piper"; Aulelei Love -- "Same Cell, A poem for Women in Prison"; Mike Booker -- "Hoodology"; Smokey Robinson -- "Gang Bangin'"
Épisode 4 - Episode 4
1 juillet 2005
The Poem-cees -- "Cheatin'"; Paul Mabon -- "The Toothbrush"; Marty McConnell -- "Instructions for a Body"; Geoff Trenchard -- "Ode to my Bathroom"; Nikki Giovanni -- "Nikki-Rosa"; Roger Bonair Agard -- "Calypso"; Joaquin Zihuatanejo -- "This is a Suit"; Willie Perdoma -- "Nigger-Reecan Blues"; Floetry x2 -- "Fantasize"
Épisode 5 - Episode 5
8 juillet 2005
Poetri -- "Driving"; Shariff Simmons -- "F*** What You Heard"; Michael Ellison -- "Mezeker Means to Remember"; Phylicia Rashad -- "On Status"; Ratsack -- "Free the Toes"; Abyss -- "She"; Kevin Coval -- "Nothing Fight"; Mollie Angelheart -- "Psychotic Bitch"; Flo Mentalz -- "Talkin' to God"; Thea Monyee and Gaknew -- "A Different World"
Épisode 6 - Episode 6
15 juillet 2005
Wyclef Jean -- "Immigrant"; Nayeli Adorador-Knudsen -- "Priceless"; Michael Cirelli -- "Love Song for Kelis"; M'Reld -- "Ready for Love"; Red Storm -- "Snake in the Grass"; Kelly Tsai -- "Aftershocks"; Paul Mabon -- "The Toothbrush"; Kevin Derrig -- "Andrew"; Mike McGhee -- "Like"; Narubi Selah -- "Uncle Benz"; Ise Lyfe -- "Popular Dirt"
Épisode 7 - Episode 7
22 juillet 2005
Kanye West -- "Bitter Sweet"; Thadra Sheridan -- "Bad Boyfriend"; Rafael Casal -- "Barbie and Ken 101"; Terry Creech -- "Lost Bird"; Ursula Rucker -- "What a Woman Must Do"; Beau Sia -- "Hip Hop"; Sonia Sanchez -- "Our Vision Is Our Voice"; Shihan -- "In Response"; Jason Carney -- "Our Soldiers"; Amir Sulamain -- "She Said, I Prefer A Broken Neck ..." ; Lemon and Flaco -- "Boriquas"
Épisode 8 - Episode 8
29 juillet 2005
Preach -- "Cotton"; Sista Queen -- "Try Being A Lady"; Al B. Back -- "Super Negro"; Amanda Diva -- "40 Emcees"; Big Poppa E, "Poem For Castadera Antoine McGee"; Oscar Brown, Jr., "Once Upon A Time"; Steve Connell and Sekou The Misfit -- "America Calls"; Jerry Quickley -- "3-Part Bitter X-girlfriend #167249-B"; Stacy Ann Chin -- "A City In Tragedy"; Brother J of X-Clan -- "Atlan"; Common -- "Be Known"
Épisode 9 - Episode 9
5 août 2005
Suheir Hammad -- "Mike Check"; Perre Shelton -- "Dandelion"; Rives -- "Op-talk"; Otep -- "Dedicated to my enemy"; Heru Ptah -- "Why"; Sharon Olds -- "Self Portrait, Rear View"; Consequence -- "Friend Zone"; Tamara Blue -- "Thick Chicks"; Lemon -- "Poor People"; Jason Carney -- "Our Soldiers"; Black Thought from The Roots -- "Untitled"
Épisode 10 - Episode 10
12 août 2005
Gina Loring -- "You Move Me"; Rock Baby -- "That Sweet That Funk"; Chinaka Hodge -- "Cousin"; Denizen Kane -- "Patriot Act"; Sekou Sundiata -- "Amman"; Kristiana Colon -- "From The Clay"; Jimmy Tran -- "Mediocre Penis"; Flaco Navaja -- "Dimple"; Eve Ensler -- "My Father's House" ; Black Ice, Poetri and Shihan -- "We Are Men"
Épisode 1 - Episode 11
16 février 2007
DMX — "The Industry"; Big Mike — "Sexy"; Asia — "The Waiting Hour"; Dan Vaughn & Dasha Kelly — "Six Million"; Kelly Tsai — "Grey Matter"; Red Storm — "Black Barbie Doll"; Shanelle Gabriel — "The Reasons I Love You"; Idris Goodwin — "What is They Feedin' Our Kids"; Jill Scott — "Ain't a Ceiling"
Épisode 2 - Episode 12
23 février 2007
Dahlak Braithwaite — "Peculiar Evolution"; Skim — "Your Eyes"; Eamon Mahone & Paul Graham — "Black Irish"; Tahani Salah — "Hate"; George Watsky — "V For Virgin"; Shannon Leigh — "Sudanese Children"; Pat's Justice — "Innocent Criminal"; Lyfe Jennings — "Rough Stuff"; Matisyahu — "Late Night In The Field"; Talib Kweli — "Hell"
Épisode 3 - Episode 13
2 mars 2007
Sarah Kay "Hands"; Riva & Sciryl — "My Best Friend (Hip Hop)"; Rafael Casal — "First Week Of A Break-Up"; Meilani Clay — "Lost"; Shihan — "Father's Day"; Shannon Matesky — "My Space"; Carlos Gomez Andres — "What's Genocide"; Carole King — "Touchstone"; Natalie Stewart — "Her Story"; Jamal Joseph — "Ricky Do & The 4th Of July"
Épisode 4 - Episode 14
Oveous Maximus — "Salcedo's Breakdown"; Sonya Renee — "Connections"; Anis Mojgani — "For Those Who Can Still.."; Rives — "Dirty Talk"; Mush — "Next Wednesday"; Joe Hernandez-Kolski — "No Disclaimers"; A-A Shakespear — "Will You Be There"; David Banner — "What About Us"; Sunni Patterson — "We Made It"; K'naan — "Until The Lion Speaks"
Épisode 5 - Episode 15
Big Poppa E — "Propers"; Bassey Ikpi — "Apology To My Unborn"; Alvin Lau — "What Tiger Said"; Saddi Kali — "Goin' Platinum In 2 Days"; Liza Garza — "My Everything"; Lamont Carey — "I Can't Read"; Brian Dykstra — "Pushing Bush"; Vanessa Hidary — "Phd In Him"; Basikknowledge — "Numbers"; George Clinton — "Dope Dog"
Épisode 6 - Episode 16
Black Ice "The Ugly Show"; Mayda Del Valle "The Gift"; Steve Colman "I Want To Eat Your Pu**y"; Georgia Me "The Promiseland"; Bea Sia "Back To The Now"; Nelly Furtado "Nevis"; Stacyann Chin "Untitled"; Poetri "Monsters In My Stomach"; Suheir Hammad "Daddy's Song"; Lemon "Experience"
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