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The Liner Notes: Ep 06

Liner notes from Episode 06 ft. Lyrically Twisted. Written by Daniel Hees, edited by Kuya David.

Pomona strong! That’s a phrase I’ve been using recently to describe the always-growing art community in Pomona. Lyrically Twisted aka Tyrone Stokes aka the Dope Spot Master is someone raised by the influence of all that is Pomona. Pomona is a place where art grows and evolves, where it never stays in one place, or shape, for too long. Now being lead by this new group of faces, the arts in Pomona continues to grow ever stronger, with people like Tyrone on the frontlines leading by example, inspiring through action.

I met Tyrone at the 17-year-strong open-mic event, a Mic and Dim Lights in downtown Pomona. He booked me to do a show that he runs in downtown called “Pomona Dopeness,” a sort of showcase/workshop/church-service all in one; it was a way for local artists to link up and share the stage, as well as promoting the arts within the newly renovated bar scene lining the downtown Pomona area. It was genuinely great! I can be apprehensive to perform poetry in bars. People do not go to the bar to get “woke,” informed or inspired, but Tyrone managed to showcase the poetry world in a way that made these bar patrons pay attention. He took the inspirational and motivational aspect of the poetry community and adapted it to the bar atmosphere, clearly aiming at a “hip” young crowd. That was the reason I wanted Tyrone to be a part of the Pen Clique; to see a poet, turned rapper, turned entrepreneur and organizer, bring forth his voice and insight into the poetry community into the digital arena of our show.

We shot the episode at The Dope Spot Studios, the studio and art space that Tyrone runs and operates. It’s an older Victorian-style house with a decked-out recording studio space within the renovated garage at the back of the house. You could feel the music in the air that permeates the space of the studio where LT does what he was born to do. And that atmosphere manifested something special for this episode; it’s one of my favorite things about art, those hard left turns that transport your vision of what you had planned into a more vibrant place than you could have imagined. LT, being the emcee that he is, was going to freestyle his “5 For ya eye” prompted piece. It was something that Kuya and I being backpack cypher vets could not have been more on board with. Then, with beat playing from his phone, and mind running between the five word prompt and the other million words an emcee has tucked away on the ready, Tyrone entered that magical flow-state and successfully killed his prompt. And I don't say successfully because he achieved the task of using all 5 words, but because he did it with that same inspiration and entertaining-zeal that Tyrone puts into all of his work.

LT is someone who has taken the best parts about poetry, hip hop and life, and is mixing it all up to get people motivated to reach their brilliance. From taking the arts into unexpected (or traditionally unwelcoming) spaces, to retaining a positive progressive bent to his music, Tyrone embodied all that we looked for in an emcee to clique up on our show that has a ONE-rapper per season rule. It’s because even though some of us move on to become something other, some of us never stop dreaming, never stop doing, never stop writing, and never stop being a Poet.

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Episode 06 ft. Lyrically Twisted

Also available as audio-only on iTunes, SoundCloud, & wherever* you get podcasts

*Except Spotify ‘cause they didn’t invite us… yet.

Lyrically Twisted takes the stage as the Clique’s first and only rapper of the season! The whole clique delve deep into loneliness while staying LIT AF during the "2 Piece Combo" and LT aka Tyrone Stokes spits his "5 for ya eye" prompt off the top.

Episode index & more info after the jump…

[Episode Index]

“1712/Change” 0:37

Threads & Lines: 3:40

2 Piece | “Here am I” 16:30

2 Piece | #poetry: 34:30

5 For Your Eye | 39:46

[Footnotes]

2 Piece Combo: How To Be Alone by Tanya Davis & Andrea Dorfman

2 Piece Combo: #Poetry @callmetascha

Music by The Dope Spot Studios Produced by Dom V

Intro title & segment transitions animated by Seth Garnes

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Pen Clique on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter​  

Lyrically Twisted on Instagram | Facebook  | Twitter

Daniel Hees on Instagram

Kuya David on Instagram | Twitter | Facebook

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(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3ZBynX8w0c)

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Da Ill Spot Invades Transmissions Tonight!

Tonight at the Grand Star Jazz Club, we're collaborating with Transmissions on a dope night of Hiphop! We've got MC Prototype, Lyrically Twisted, and Peklat & Poetic S. with Michelle Q

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Da ILL Spot feat. The Milky Way, Malkovich Music, Lyrically Twisted, Level Up Ent...Hosted by JRoz

The Milky Way The Milky Way is somewhere between Fela Kuti, The Talking Heads, LCD Soundsystem and The Roots. Headed by VJC alumnus Sum, and composed of nothing but family (really, even his wife is in the band), the outfit carries the vibe of a warlike tribe from space. The Milky Way is comprised of seasoned musicians that have a stage presence like no other! They will be releasing their first full length album in 2010.

The Milky Way - Opening for Arrested Development (Pt.1) from Sum on Vimeo.

Malkovich Music Malkovich first gained fame in the late ‘90s as the standoffish founding member of Gershwin BLX, the Los Angeles crew known then as much for their fondness of pocket hammers, acid and petty larceny as they were for their maniac rhyme skills, impossible live shows and three albums VocabuDrab Sessions 96-97, Sunch Punch and Veganz Want Beef. An illegal immigrant barely in the U.S. five years at the time, every LAPD squad car that would roll by was another reminder of the fact that he was not on home turf. Several tours, breakups, children, jail terms and rehab stints later,ABCDEFG, MolMan, Milx, Omni and Cee Brown are the closest thing Malkovich has ever had to brothers, and the rent-controlled wilderness of the Palms section of West L.A. is the closest place he’s ever had to home. Malkovich is a very gifted MC with clever wordplay and a charismatic demeanor. Be sure to visit his page for free downloads of his music.

Lyrically Twisted & The New Generation LT, also known as Lyrically Twisted, considers himself a Positive and Inspirational Hip-Hop Artist. His music consists of "Positive, Creative, Inspirational, and Spiritual poetry." His style is focused on intricate combinations and strong lyrical delivery. Through his music, he presents listeners with potent, meaningful ideas in hopes to give them a message to ponder and instill inspiration in them, which is where he gets this notion of Positive and Inspirational Hip-Hop music. LT feels that music is a method of channeling creativity that must be given freedom through songwriting and lyrical expression and ultimately, it's his way of sharing his innermost thoughts and passions with others in a way they may understand. He is backed by the band The New Generation. They are sure to get you moving and rocking.

Level Up Ent. Level Up Ent. consists of MCs Mo'Phire, Handle Barz, and MC/Producer Fabian Perry. They have been together for about a year and have received some good reception to their music. They are on the party tip, and will be opening up the night.

Hosted By JRoz A veteran of the Los Angeles Hiphop scene, JRoz has rocked many crowds and is a staple at the world famous Project Blowed. She has a very unique style and in addition to hosting, she will be performing a closeout set.

Sweet sounds provided by: Eksobition (http://www.myspace.com/eksbtn) Characters Sports Bar & Music Venue 276 East 1st ST. Pomona, CA http://www.daillspot.com http://www.thenoiseacademy.com http://www.51buckingham.com FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @DAILLSPOT @THENOISEACADEMY

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Session A tonight at Cal Poly Pomona!

Dope show tonight at Cal Poly Pomona featuring Aloe Blacc, Maya Jupiter, Trek Life, Co$$, and Lyrically Twisted. It's open to all ages. Free for Cal Poly students, and $5 for non-students. Doors open at 6pm!

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Lyrically Twisted is a young hip hop artist based in Pomona, CA.

"His style is focused on intricate combinations and strong lyrical delivery. Through his music, he presents listeners with potent, meaningful ideas in hopes to give them a message to ponder while at the same time, illustrating hip hop entertainment."

For all things LT check out: http://www.facebook.com/LyricallyTwisted

- Chris Gertz-Rombach

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