Jacksonville, Florida native The IGive is a phenomenal independent hip-hop and spoken word artist. He is presently working on his first full LP set to come out in late 2009/early 2010. Presently he is pushing his current single, "Not Hate" featuring the wonderful vocals of Kia Nicole of Key of G.
Songs "Not Hate" featuring Kia Nicole (of Key of G) and "Feelin' You with Monica Monet presently play on FM radiostation IRIE 105.7
Emcee, M.C., poet, singer, and song writer The IGive seeks to c...
Jacksonville, Florida native The IGive is a phenomenal independent hip-hop and spoken word artist. He is presently working on his first full LP set to come out in late 2009/early 2010. Presently he is pushing his current single, "Not Hate" featuring the wonderful vocals of Kia Nicole of Key of G.
Songs "Not Hate" featuring Kia Nicole (of Key of G) and "Feelin' You with Monica Monet presently play on FM radiostation IRIE 105.7
Emcee, M.C., poet, singer, and song writer The IGive seeks to capture his listeners with fabulous heart gripping lyricism and whit. He seeks to bring artistic merit and substance back to the hip-hop forefront and engage unity among the various genres of the hip-hop culture and community.
The IGive hit the Duval Scene in early 2008 performing at various poetry spots, The Cypher (co-host) , Soul Release with Nokturnal Escape (at 9th & Main as well as Mr. Q's Funk Jazz Cafe), The Poetry Spot with Moe (at Arielle's), Slurred Words Poetry at The Lux Lounge also with Moe, and many more:
The IGive is the host of The Cypher Open Mic Spoken Word Poetry along side poets Love Reigns, Cuban, and DJ Monsta which features local and regional poets and soul singers from the Southeast. The Cypher puts it down every 1st & 3rd Thursday's at Cafe 331 (soon to be EVERY Thursday).
He has one CD under his belt, "God Iz Music" Mixtape (Independent Release 2008) featuring hit songs such as "n-word", "The Gospel Incarnate", "Hope", "Change", and fan favorite "The Becoming"; which, can be heard in full at www.reverbnation.com/theigive or on Facebook (keyword: The IGive) as well as on Blackplanet.com (Screennames: TheIGive & IGive4Life)
He was a 2nd Place winner @ Too Sweet Thursday's Talent Contest @ Reefer's hosted by Sweetness (April 30th) Opened up for the Blak. Woman. Dynamik. stage play 5/15/09 Performed at the Savannah Urban Arts Festival with Monica Monet 5/9/09 Barack Obama Rally @ Gateway 11/2/08 UNF Entrepeneur's Club (last summer with Jo Byrnum, RAW from No Luv, etc) The Monica Monet Experience @ Mr. Q's (back in March) & Abe's Pizza (5/29/09) Guiding Light Ministries with Pastor Jessie Nightingale, Jr. Da' Underground @ MMG Studios with RAW from No Luv & DJ Ghost
The IGive will be featured on Monica Monet's upcoming album "Nappy Halo Vol 1" particular of note the hit single "Feelin' You" (among others) and is currently putting together his own project, "Rhythm & Poetry" (R.A.P.) slated for independent release in late 2009 under the production of ill Clinton Productions
Keep a look out for updates.
He has worked with the likes of ill Clinton, Key of G, Moe the Poetry N****, Nokturnal Escape, and many many more.
The IGive will be a force to reckon with in the future and is a much needed breath of fresh air to the genre of Hip-Hop, preaching his brand of "gospel" in the form of substance, values, and self-love.
The IGive is also looking for sponsors to assist and bringing to fruition the brewing storm of lyrical masterpiece that is happening as we speak.
Please show your love and support for The IGive!!
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