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One word used to describe G.P.A is Electrifying! Through his poetic flow he gives a visual of how a man loves a woman and as a woman you imagine you are who he speaks of. His words will grab you, mentally make love to you, his poetic flow is filled with love, respect, sensuality, lust, strength and beauty. Who is the debonair, award winning, eclectic and inspiring yet motivational man who calls himself G.P.A. which means greatest poet alive? This is not an arrogant statement either, but more so a true revelation of how talented this man truly is. If you have never heard this talented one speak a spoken word, you have truly been deprived an opportunity to get swept away in this poet's sheer talent. G.P.A. is from the south side of Chicago. He has been writing poetry since 2007 and published his first book of poetry, “The Confessional Heart of a Man” recently he has also written and self-published the scintillating book of sensual poetry, “The Book of 24 Orgasms”. Besides his own works, G.P.A. was the main poetic contributor to both “Chocolate Rose” and “Chocolate Rose 2” also man who support causes that don't get enough exposure, During Domestic Violence month, he contributed poems to the anthology, Voices
A man who takes pride in his work, definitely a voice that one could not easily forget he recently received the 2011 Black Essence Award for Poetry and Charity. G.P.A .has been twice nominated for Poet of the Year in 2011 and “The Book of 24 Orgasms” was nominated for Book of the Year. This poet is one who is not afraid to step outside the box from taboo topics to social awareness, G.P.A is indeed a name poetry and spoken lovers should get familiar with as he prepares to release his first cd of poetry, "The G.P.A. Experience" and the followup to his first book, “The Mind of A Poetic Unsub” keep your eyes and ears open because this artist is destined for greatness. (Bio
provided by artist) Tell us about you, your poetry style, writing and current projects?G.P.A. (Greatest Poet Alive) the Phenomenal Poetic Unsub is the award winning, controversial, critically acclaimed, most electrifying man in Poetry from the South side of Chicago. G.P.A.'s poetic style leans towards narrative, explosive, motion picture storytelling. He is not a spoken word artist. G.P.A. is a Poet that speaks about life experiences, love, romance, and sensuality. G.P.A. will release his newest book of Poetry, Revenge of the Orgasm. At the end
of year, he will also release his second cd of Poetry, GPApocalypse Forever. Have you always been creatively inclined? I have always been creatively inclined but never really knew how to channel the energy until I wrote my first book, The Confessional Heart of a Man. What is currently in your cd player? Favorite TV show? In my cd player, I have been listening to an old Jeezy mixtape and 50 Cent's mixtape. My favorite TV shows are Scandal, Person of Interest, and Criminal Minds.
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G.P.A
Behind the Tears. G.P.A .is the founding member of The League of Extraordinary Poets an organization of poets who take the art of storytelling to another level, G.P.A. is also a member of the Waiting for the Bus collective.
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What are long term goals you are reaching towards? I want to be the greatest Poet ever, and if not that, at least in the conversation ..,specifically a Poet, that things i do or have should be. What do you enjoy most about being an artist? The least? The most enjoyable aspect of being an artist is the ability to create and then share. But on the other, people feels as though because I'm an artist, specifically a Poet, that things i do or have should be. Anything to add? Since 2009, there hasn't been a Poet to make such an indelible mark in a short period of time. From books written and reviewed, performances here and abroad,the constant remaking of myself, and the electricity that I give off, it makes impossible to not acknowledge that I ma one of the best to ever carry the denotation of Poet, if not the best. How can our readers contact you or find more information? My website is www.iblowyourmind.net, Facebook G.P.A.(Greatest Poet Alive), Twitter @gr8estpoetalive, Instagram unsubgpa, and Youtube hchise22.
CHARLES CULP
Leaders Of Virtually Everything Inventing New Concepts, also known as L.O.V.E. INC was created to leave a legacy in today's society. The mastermind of this creation is Charles Culp, a retired United States Air Force veteran from Newark, NJ. His interest in business started as a member of the Central Ward Boys and Girls club in Newark where he entered an entrepreneurial program that was taught by Steve Mariotti of the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE). His first venture as a result of that program was a very successful mobile candy store. He operated the store while in high school and he also set up stands at numerous functions at the Boys and Girls Club. He was eventually hired by the club where he worked until he joined the Air Force. During his career in the Air Force, he never abandoned his entrepreneurial motivation as he traveled the world. Then one day, while in Saudi Arabia, L.O.V.E. INC was born. The company name was derived from his childhood nickname of Chuck Love, which he still answers to today. He wanted it to be more than just a company name. He wanted it to mean something. He wanted it to parallel his views on success. Never being one to follow the lead of others, he wanted to demonstrate that the path he created would be the path he took. He believes that there is no one direction to success and it's possible to make your own way.
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Now retired from the military, he is committed to building a strong company brand and a lasting presence. His motivation is driven by leaving a legacy that can be carried on by anyone that has the desire to succeed by their own definition. He hopes to ignite the greatness in everyone he comes in contact with. He wants L.O.V.E. INC to show and prove that life without L.O.V.E. isn't really living. (Biography provided by featured)
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