Jimmy Spits

    Having a 70 degree day did not hurt the efforts of local rappers and producers last night.  About 35 people stopped by The Blue Fugue for the Jimmy Spits show on Tues. March 13.  
    Some in attendance were were passerby's.  Most Others were brought by Andrew Hutchinson (Spoken Word Artist) & Jesse James.  Promotion included posters, flyers and Facebook marketing.  Each performer acted as a street team member.
    The show's lineup was carefully organized to find a niche audience.  The alternative bill included Statyk, Jesse James, Nic Danger, and a DJ spinning heady, modern hip-hop tunes.  
    The next show should include a few changes to develop a more cohesive sound and style.  

Jimmy Spits won 1st place in a poetry slam presented by the Black Culture Center at Mizzou.  The poetry slam preceded readings from the featured artist Monica A. Hand from Harlem.
Monica A. Hand read numerous selections.  She was excited to perform at MU because she is going to pursue a PhD at the university. 
She holds an MFA in Poetry.  In January her anticipated release, "me and Nina" was published by Alice James Books.  She has tour stops on both coasts through May.
The event was held in Ellis Auditorium at the University of Missouri campus in Columbia, Mo.  Kiara Lanier orgainized and hosted the event.  About 30 people attended on Feb. 23.

This song is going to be released on the A-Side of Edutainment coming soon to www.jimmyspits.bandcamp.com  .  Soundfarm has produced three unreleased songs and two freestyles available at http://soundcloud.com/eminturn .  
This track features a poem which won 1st place at William Woods University Multi-Cultural Poetry Contest and a sample of gregorian chants.  Stay tuned for more information.  

Jimmy Spits was selected in the top 15 in the Lava Bangers Rap Contests presented by Doomtree and Lazerbeak.  To vote before Monday 1/30/12 at mid-night click here. For more information click here to visit the Doomtree blog post. 

Jimmy Spits will headline at The Blue Fugue with Statyk, Nic Danger, Pro2Call and Polo.  Doors will open at 8:00 p.m.  The cover is free. 18 and up. 
    This show is a local showcase of young talent from inside Columbia.  ReVerse will be spinning records for the 1st time.  He is using only vinyl.  Jimmy Spits will be playing music from Edutainment (B-Side) and Suburban Myth. 
   

Jimmy Spits will open for One Be Lo (Binary Star) and DJ Abilities (Eyedea and Abilities) on October 24th.  Dallas (Indyground) will also open.  The show will take place at Mojo's and will cost $10.  The Doors will Open at 8:30 the show is all ages.