Album Notes

Bill Holmes is an artist who has dared to dream in the face of adversity while recognizing the divine nature of life and its infinite possibilities. As a respected poet, writer and author on the Philadelphia spoken word scene, Bill has touched many souls through his creative endeavors by striving towards excellence in everything he does. His performances have captivated many audiences through his unique style of humor, insight, spirituality, pride, and most importantly, love and appreciation of a woman. By no means is Bill afraid "to keep it real when expressing the importance of self-love." Bill is the author of the chapbook Illuminations, the spoken word EP Asphyxiation, and the full-length poetry book Straight From My Heart. He has been featured and has performed at various poetry venues throughout Philadelphia, New Jersey, New York, and surrounding areas. Bill was the co-host of the monthly poetry series Poetic Ventures Writers Collective and has opened for artists such as the Last Poets and Roy Ayers. His work has been published and featured in the Philadelphia Tribune, ESSENCE, the spoken word CD Urban Assault, and the anthology Mine Eyes Have Seen into the Millennium. In 2001, Bill founded his own publishing company, Universal Expressions, LLC, to give artists the opportunity to achieve their aesthetic dreams. He is currently working on his first fiction novel, One Love, a humorous story that examines the ups and downs of relationships, friendships, family and poetry. However, Bill has not abandoned his poetic roots since 2004 has seen the release of his new spoken word CD, The Air I Breathe. This project, like its predecessors, is a powerful testimony of this passionate artist's creed: "Every word I write is an extension of my breath, my heart and my soul that I want the world to share and to remember long after my life has come to an end."