Season 7

As of 2021, our Podcast airs on the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month. We invite talented poets and spoken word artists to perform from all over! Here's the scoop on our artists and exclusives straight from our Gimme the MiC! team...

Gimme the MiC! Season 7 Episode 1: Black Power and Love -- February 25, 2022

Essence D.

(aka EDJ)

At the age of 11, this youngster is filling up her time by being as productive as possible. Residing in Pittsburgh, PA, EDJ may be new to the poetry and spoken word scene but she is not new to hard work.

Always entrepreneurial-minded, she started assisting at her mother's nonprofit organization Stay Zen at the age of 9. Shortly after turning 10 years-old, EDJ became one of the Brand Ambassadors for 2K Boss Chic. She is currently working on her own "healing soap" venture.

While she continues to practice the art of Tang Soo Do at the C.S Kim Karate School, she uses that discipline to combat her attention and anxiety issues. She is currently working on a poetry chapbook. Keep your eye on this talented and spirited girl!

Connect with EDJ on Instagram!

Krishann McConico

(aka Queen Floetry)

Hailing from Birmingham, AL, aka the Original Magic City, this multifaceted poet comes with many layers. By day, she is a math teacher/tutor, designer, body care consultant, writer, and co-podcast owner. By night, she is a spoken word recording artist who is dropping three new projects this year.

With a soulful voice and a style that is definitely original, Queen Floetry will give you something to remember her by.

Her first album, "The Mind of Queen's Heart" is available and you should look out for her upcoming album!

Follow her on Instagram and Twitter!

Earnestine Smith

A native of Savannah, GA, this well known poet and spoken word artist has performed and presented several original pieces at various church functions. As the Founder/CEO of Prophetic Inspirations, Inc., she serves clients in Southwest Georgia and Florida.

In 2019, Earnestine was given the opportunity to travel to Miami, FL and present a poem that wrote in 2012 entitled, "My Tribute to Trayvon Martin: A Mother's Cry" to Trayvon's parents, Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin.

As a youth pastor, mentor, and advocate for young people, the Lord has blessed her to be able to pour into the lives of many people.

Check out her book, "Bound by Love."

Follow her on Instagram!

Living Golden

Originally from NYC and currently residing in MD, this poet and been writing for over 20 years.

With experiences in poetry slams on both the East and West coast, there is no question about her linguistic diversity.

We will definitely be looking for more from this talented poet!