Malik yusef

MYJ is an award-winning spoken word poet, DJ, community activist, master songwriter, musician, artist, producer, director and educator. MYJ comes from humble beginnings riddled with some troubled personal experiences., having been born and raised on the infamous south side of Chicago, IL
MYJ incorporated these same experiences into his writing which, became the catalyst for his spoken word. Employing multiple poetic forms and delivery styles—including storytelling, hip-hop-influenced rhyme, battle rap and soul singing. MYJ’s poetry challenged mainstream misconceptions of the black experience and explored the intersections of race, culture, gender, community, and self,