Hi, I’m Bomani Darel Armah and I’m “notarapper, but a poet with a hip-hop style”.
This is my personal blog. I write about “impolite conversations” (sex, drugs, social issues, politics and religion), as well as my favorite independent artists, tools and tricks of the trade for independent artists, my favorite live performers and venues, and the world of teaching artists. My goal is to promote, create and empower great independent and socially relevant art. I typically write something original for this blog 2 or 3 times a week, as well as repost blogs from of my favorite sites.
My Top Post
If you are new to my site, you might want to start with my popular posts. Here are my top three in each category
Poetry
Music
#Buycott Substantial “Home is Where the Art Is”
Don’t boycott Chris Brown, BUYcott Black Culture
Moment of Silence featuring Lady Pcoq
Teaching Artist
Teachable Moment: Penn State & Sandusky
Impolite Conversation (social issues, politics, sex, religion)
Teachable Moment: What to tell my kids about Trayvon Martin
It’s a Party Not a Game: Why I’m Not Voting for Obama
Okay Barack: Show’em Your Black Side
You can also check my blog’s archive for a list of every post I have written.
My Biography
Since we’ve established a little bit of what I’m not, let me tell you who I am. I am the an audio engineer at Urban-Intalek Studios, Washington DC’s premiere boutique recording studio. I am the music director and associate producer of The Even Place with Dr. Alvin Augustus Jones. I am part video producer and editor, a musician and music producer, and online marketing consulting, a swirling range of skills that I have boiled down to my new title “Creative Concierge”. I conduct seminars and facilitate workshops for grade school and college organizations focusing on creativity and media literacy.
I have released numerous singles and a full length album, “Radio Friendly”, as well as chap book, “Circumlocution Vol II”. I’m most known for my 2007 viral video hit “Read a Book”. I’ve written for the Washington post and TheRoot.com
You’ll catch me reading a book on the bus or the train, typing furiously while inhaling coffee in the cafe’s window seat, at the microphone searching for adjectives to describe the next open mic performer, with teenagers comparing Lil Wayne to Langston Hughes, behind the boards mixing music or scoring films, barefoot while sweating words into the microphone from behind the drums with the 6 plus members of Immaletchufinish, or (most fun of all) playing “3 headed tickle monster” with thing 1 and thing 2.
My Contact Information
You can contact me via e-mail or follow me on Twitter or Facebook
Disclaimer
This is my personal blog. The opinions I express here do not necessarily represent those of Urban-Intalek Studios, The Even Place, or Chill Out DC. The information I provide is on an as-is basis. I make no representations as to accuracy, completeness, currentness, suitability, or validity of any information on this blog and will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or delays in this information or any losses, injuries, or damages arising from its use.
Prophetic Poet Moody
February 11, 2012
hello sir! Mollie Coleman of RAW artists recommended I check out ya work and I must say I am impressed. I admire your work, style, and creativity. I actually seen you peform before I even realized you were the artists she was talking about. You were amazing at the Emergence Arts and your poem about GOD’s diary was dope!!! Im an inspiring poet myself, so I definitely appreciate great art from other people.
notarapper
February 11, 2012
Thanks for the compliment! I’m humbled! Yeah, that night at Spit Dat was incredible, I’m glad you were there to feel that great energy. Make sure to check out my music by clicking the links on the right side. Hope to see you at another show soon!
jDuZiT
February 25, 2012
Hey, Peace & GOD’s speed to you my brotha Bomani!
You was madd nice on the stage Thurs @ the RnB Love Jonz! I really enjoyed your words.
I would like to invite you to perform at a show that I’m having:
“Love For The Art Of Words”
Undaground Poetry Show
March 23rd, 2012
Deja Vu Book Lounge
112 East 116th Street
New York, NY 10029
7pm-10pm
$10 Door Admission
Dress: Trendy/Fashionable
Email meta4rikalmindz@gmail.com to RSVP
I’m looking for a few entertainers to perform in the middle of the show. And since you have a Poetry/Hip Hop flava…you’re a perfect match! It would be nice to get your participation.
Email me back @ meta4rikalmindz@gmail.com if interested.
Best,
Johnny aka jDuZiT
notarapper
February 25, 2012
Thanks for writing, and for inviting me to your show. I already have a commitment with the South African
Embassy in DC that night, but please keep me in the loop. I’d love to come by to NY!
jDuZiT
February 25, 2012
Ok, no problem man. Well the best of luck on ur next show and every one after that! I’ll get back to you for sure when I have another show.
Stay Creative,
jDuZiT
notarapper
February 25, 2012
send me your info to my email bomani (at) notaraper (dot) com
jDuZiT
February 25, 2012
What’s good Bomani,
For some reason your email bounced my message back. But here’s my show and contact info as you requested. Could you please share my info about the show with your peoples?
Appreciate it!
“Love For The Art Of Words”
Undaground Poetry Show
March 23rd, 2012
Deja Vu Book Lounge
112 East 116th Street
New York, NY 10029
7pm-10pm
$10 Door Admission
Dress: Trendy/Fashionable
Come Out And Support My ART In “POETIC WORD” Format!!!
Email meta4rikalmindz@gmail.com to RSVP
I’ll be in touch when I have another show so hopefully I can include you.
Have a nice weekend!
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notarapper
February 26, 2012
not sure why that email wouldn’t work. try bomaniarmah (at) gmail (dot) com
Dara
June 10, 2012
i really liked how you made that song a while ago. That really made me think of things.
Dara
June 10, 2012
I liked the video you made a while ago. It really made me think of things.
Dara
June 10, 2012
i really like the video you made a while ago. it really made me think of things.
notarapper
June 11, 2012
thanks dara
Meta4rikal Mindz
June 11, 2012
Hey Dun. Are u in town? When are we going to talk about a show?
notarapper
June 14, 2012
you mean nyc? not until the fall. you in dc?
jDuZiT
June 14, 2012
No, NYC. I was goin to invite u to my “Tha UndaGround Hip Hop Series” show. I might be in DC sometime later at the end of the year though.