Album Notes

ABYSS

*A* *B*right *Y*oung *S*oul *S*earching


The true word "Abyss" sums the work of a true human with a true spirit.
Truly a spirit having a human experience and he was blessed to snapshot
reality in scribe. His scroll has an old school meaning with a new
school delivery. Tales of a lost soul found.

His journey through life has been a tumultuous one. No free lunches
here. No get out of jail free cards there. And he has definitely had his
share of loss, pain, and sorrow. The gift of scribe has always been in
his possession, but it wasn't until after the deaths of his Mother,
Grand Mother, and Aunt, that his talents as a poet were revealed. The
loss of these tree pillars in his life almost crumbled his foundation.
And if it were not for that Main Pillar...that Chief Cornerstone (God),
Abyss wouldn't be who he is today.


His pain has birthed some of the most profound pieces ever spoken over
an open mike. His struggles growing up in the hoods of Detroit have
molded him into a man with an attitude as hard as concrete, but a
compassion as delicate as a snow flake on the tip of a burning cigar.


Abyss is a giver. And as much as life has taken away from him, he still
gives. He offers his time, his talents, and yes even his tenth to causes
across the country. His heart is with the youth of today. He has a
compassion for aspiring them to become more than what the world tells
them they can be. He's blunt - straight forward - and to some, brutally
honest. But when you're on an assignment from God, those are the skills
that He requires.


Abyss is a mentor in the youth penal system and in the public school
system. And with five children of his own, he has a mandate on his life
to give hope and inspiration to a generation that has been
systematically set up for self-destruction.


He was instrumental in starting the 1st Word Youth Poetry Slam. He is
Co-founder of Project A.R.M. He is a part of the NACA Tour in various
regions. He can be seen on HBO's Def Poetry Jam's seasons 1 and 5. He
sits on the board of the Atlanta Community Food Bank, and he has the
principal role in the upcoming Ghama Films movie "Vox".


With a resume like this, you'd imagine Abyss would be conceited and very
unapproachable. On the contrary, you would be hard pressed to find a man
more humble and with more humility. Abyss realizes that his gift is from
God, and it's to be used for His purposes. Abyss has been in the company
of the likes of Alicia Keys and Kanye West, yet he'll break bread with
the homeless at the Atlanta Mission, if that is his assignment of the day.


A Poet, a Visionary, a Leader, a Father, a Teacher, and an Inspiration.
A Bright Young Soul Searching for other bright young souls who are
searching. Abyss has a prophetic word in his mouth for such a time as
this. And if you ever get the opportunity to hear him speak, your life
will never be the same.


"*Abyss's* rapid-fire rendering speaks Truth-to-Power of the Black
Vernacular! He flame-throws Culture into a lyrical ruckus!" -*Bruce
George, Co-Founder of Def Poetry Jam*