From his hometown of Buffalo, NY to the Manhattan, NY skyline, Jive Poetic has ignited microphones with humorous wordplay and thought provoking verbal display. During a lengthy deliverance of revolutionary regression to teen suicide and sex, Jive Poetic opts to teach the masses a lesson in life.

As a slam poet, he is currently ranked number 10 in the US and number 3 in Canada, and he is also respected in both Europe and the United States for the sophistication of his writing.

His accolades include Tri-City Grand Slam champ, Across The Border Team Slam Champ, Buffalo Poet of the year and he was a member of the world renowned Nuyorican Poets Café 2003 National Slam Team. Jive’s poetry is available on two CDs Assault with a Loaded Statement and The Pain of a Crowded SOLitude.