I am an independent artist with thousands of "fans." I have never been a budget line item at any television/film studio, book publisher or record company. My growth is solely due to word of mouth. Thus, I persist.

Enough friends follow what I do to ensure word of my work continues to spread. Furthermore, if I write an indispensable, unforgettable, hauntingly personal book, they will render said document a movement unto itself. My "fans" want to share my work with their folks. Ironically, I need to write something so irresistibly personal, intimate and timely, that readers are anxious to discuss it, but are emphatically unwilling to lend (or share) their copy.

Some have nearly given up introducing people to my work. Devoid of an enticing point of entry, few can be convinced to explore it.  The question "What's in it for me," incessantly begs to be answered.  I owe everyone, driven to share my ideas, a book they will reference instinctively; until others are overcome with curiosity.

This tome has to be a dense, serious work capable of lifelong worth. It cannot be a spectacle of thinly veiled sensationalism cloaked in dumbed-down shock value. It will say what many would not dare but desperately wish was said. It must serve truth, unabashedly, while being demonstrative of fearlessness; in full knowledge it will often be judged before being understood. It will convince many to disassociate from me while uniquely affirming the humanity of others (in unanticipated ways).  This book must be written in complete communion with my gifts and demonstrate respect for that which bestowed them. 

The following shall be that document·

I met the full 90 day obligation for the download promotion with 89 days to spare. The poem will remain free until September 24th but there's no need 2 mention it again. If Windows & Reverbnation didn't know there's incredible support 4 Spoken Word b4, they KNOW now! thanking them and THANK YOU!!

RIP Michael Jackson --- his artistry enhanced my earthly experience to an extent rarely surpassed

a FREE download of one of my poems has been made possible by Microsoft. It's being offered (for a limited time) exclusively at http://www.myspace.com/windows?homepage=Taalamacey once you get to the page just select "download mp3" and you're set!

This is absolutely free with no strings attached. In fact, if you know someone who doesn't quite like Spoken Word enough to pay for it yet, tell them about the free download.

Also, don't worry about me, this won't cost me at all. This is strictly about you. I hope you actually go and download the poem (and tell anyone else who you think would appreciate a free Spoken Word piece) before the program ends. Perhaps that'll demonstrate the level of support there is for poetry. Besides...it's easy and free. thank you!

-taalam

This is the interview I did last night w/Lamont Carey

This is the blogtalk radio interview I did yesterday w/Mari Torres

I just called Stevie Wonder 2 wish him Happy B'day.
During his B'day week, last year, he gave me a gift;
he interviewed me.

(*big smile*) why yes...i AM bragging. lol!!