Biography

Josephus III is a spoken word artist that has truly taken this art form to the next level. His poetry has been blended to perfection with soulful sounds and vivacious vocals set in tune to your life's tempo. Infectious melodies will mark the memory of commercial radio and have stamped his live performances as original and innovative. Imagine the music of Jill Scott, the poetry of Langston Hughes and the soulful vibe of Arrested Development; and you will have an idea of the unique flavor of Josephus III. His music reaches a broad world wide audience in the R&B, NeoSoul, Pop, Hip-Hop, and Jazz fan-bases, bringing forth the birth of a brand new music genre "Soul Poetry".

For years Josephus has honed his skills as a spoken word artist, often being accompanied on stage by dancers, singers and musicians that help tap the rhythm of life and bring new meaning and understanding to his words. Making a name for himself in North Carolina, his following continued to grow over the years and now he has toured throughout the Southeastern U.S. and internationally in Australia.

With his unique sound as a recording artist, the voice of a poet and the heart and soul of a visionary, Josephus is constantly transcending barriers. As a performing artist he displays his works and talents in theaters, clubs, museums, galleries, universities, corporate settings and stage productions just to name a few. As a teacher and lecturer he works in both the educational and corporate setting focusing on "Education through Correlation", as well as showing students the importance of writing and poetry and how it directly relates to their life.

His new album entitled "Poetry is Life" is a concept album that embodies everything he is as an artist and will appeal to all - young and old. Scheduled to be released in the spring of 2011, it promises to be a major breakthrough project carving a creative and innovative path for all music and poetry lovers. Every day he searches for new ways to use his gifts and abilities to pursue the hopes, dreams, ambitions and purpose of his life. Josephus III: Poet, Recording Artist, Entrepreneur, Teacher, Dreamer, Visionary, Mentor, Brother, Son...

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