City Winery NYC Presents: Poetry vs. Hip-Hop x Poetry After Dark Edition!

NOT A FREE EVENT - MUST HAVE A CITY WINERY TICKET - EVENTBRITE RSVP TO SKIP THE LINE AT THE DOOR - THIS IS NOT A FREE EVENT - MUST HAVE CITY WINERY TICKET! -- TICKETS ARE ONLY $25!!!! $40 FOR FRONT ROW!
SUN JAN 5, 2025 City Winery NYC Presents: Poetry vs. Hip-Hop x Poetry After Dark🎟️ Tickets are ONLY $25! $40 for front row! ($25 is crazy for this line-up!)https://citywinery.com/new-york-city/ticket-selection?eventId=poetry-vs-hip-hop-ft-queen-sheba-presents-poetry-3renfp
New York City, it’s time for something unforgettable! Hosted by the incredible 2025 & 2024 Grammy-Nominated Spoken Word-Poet Queen Sheba whose album "CIVIL WRITES: The South Got Something to Say" is currently up for Grammy consideration, this evening will light up the NYC stage like never before.

📅 When: Sunday, January 5, 2025⏰ Doors Open: 6:00 PM | Show Starts: 7:30 PM📍 Where: City Winery NYC, 25 11th Avenue (Pier 57), New York, NY 10011

Who’s Performing: 🎙️ J Rose – Known for her magnetic spoken word performances. 🎙️ Shanelle Gabriel – The legendary Brooklyn poet, singer, and lupus advocate, whose work has graced stages with Jill Scott and Nas. 🎙️ Divinity Roxx – Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and bassist, blending funk, hip-hop, and soul. 🎙️ Cito Blanko – A fresh voice making waves in the poetry scene. 🎙️ Brad Walrond – Poet and conceptual artist, exploring identity and human consciousness. 🎙️ Chief the Poet – A storyteller whose thought-provoking work captivates. 🎙️ King QuinC – Bringing an electric blend of poetry and music to the stage. 🎙️ Kira J – A powerhouse performer whose spoken word and storytelling leave audiences inspired and moved. 🎻 Classique – Adding a touch of magic with live violin accompaniment.+ The coveted (friendly) high energy $1000 Poetry vs. Hip-Hop battle starts right at 7:30P!Team Poetry ---

1 Lady Kay

@kaybeethelady

2 Paul Con Queso

@paulconqueso

3 Felicia Cade

@risefelicia

4 Poetic Boy D

Team Hip-Hop

1 Petty

@pettywap

2 Kaya Kulu

@misskayakulu

New York, are you ready? And while it’s called Poetry After Dark, this isn’t (necessarily) about spicy poems—it’s about raw, unfiltered truth…though the metaphors might get a little bold. 😉

🎟️ Tickets are ONLY $25! $40 for front row! ($25 is crazy for this line-up!) 👉 City Winery NYC or www.poetryvshiphop.com

📲 Join the Community: @thequeensheba | @poetryvshiphop

Let’s create magic together, NYC. Words matter, stories matter, and this night belongs to us.🌙

Direct Ticket Link: https://citywinery.com/new-york-city/ticket-selection?eventId=poetry-vs-hip-hop-ft-queen-sheba-presents-poetry-3renfp

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ATLANTA, GA – [November 14 2024] – , the latest album by acclaimed spoken word poet Queen Sheba, has been nominated for a 2025 GRAMMY® in the prestigious Spoken Word-Poetry category. This marks the second consecutive year that Queen Sheba has earned a GRAMMY® nomination, a testament to her dedication and exceptional artistry in the spoken word genre.

This GRAMMY® nomination is an honorable recognition, by her peers, in a career dedicated to making her voice—and the voices of those often unheard—resonate across the map.

In , Sheba collaborates with some of the most dynamic voices in music and poetry, including vocals by international singer Phillippia Williams, Supreme BG, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Carolyn Malachi, and Kim Joyce, among others. The album offers a powerful fusion of spoken word and hip-hop, a blend that reflects Sheba's unique approach to storytelling, activism, and artistic expression. Tracks like “Killer MIC (The South Got Something to Say)” and “For Future Reference” showcase her ability to speak truth to power, navigating themes of social justice, empowerment, and resilience.

Queen Sheba's journey to this moment has not been easy. As she puts it in “Killer MIC”, “After ‘bout 20 years ‘round 285 / I’m ‘bout 20 proof / Practicing my Decatur dialect / while sewing my Atlanta roots.” From humble beginnings—adopted into a family that didn’t look like her, spending time in youth homes, and facing personal trials—Queen Sheba has risen to become one of the most respected voices in the poetry and performance world.

In a genre often overlooked in the mainstream, Queen Sheba has made it her mission to elevate Spoken Word, not only by creating beautiful art but by actively fostering community and amplifying the voices of others. As the only nominee in the category who has focused her career on Spoken Word, Queen Sheba’s nomination stands as a testament to her steadfast dedication to the genre. Sheba continues to break the glass ceiling in a genre where others may have veered off the path; Sheba has dedicated her entire career to curating events, publishing books, and giving back to every community that supports her, from poetry slams to the biggest stages.

“This album is a perfect example of how spoken word can evolve and thrive,” Sheba explains. “It’s not just about performing—it's about creating a movement, raising voices, and breaking barriers.” Sheba’s work continues to serve as a bridge between art and activism, making a profound impact through both her performances and her commitment to social change.

is now available for streaming with singles from the album like “Killer MIC”, “For Future Reference”, and “Lipstick on Your Collar” already making waves in the spoken word and music communities.

As a two-time NAACP Image Award nominee, a former candidate for the Atlanta Public School Board, and a professor at Clark Atlanta & Southern New Hampshire University, Queen Sheba’s influence stretches far beyond her music. With ten albums and thousands of performances globally, she is a true force in the world of Spoken Word-Poetry, using her platform to inspire and uplift communities through her art.

Queen Sheba, aka Bethsheba A. Rem, is a two-time Grammy®-Nominated poet, performer, and activist. With over 23 years in the Spoken Word genre, Sheba has been a trailblazer, blending poetry and music to engage audiences in thought-provoking conversations around social justice, identity, and empowerment. She has been featured on prominent platforms like TV One's Verses & Flow, BET's Lyric Café, and as a poet on Robert Glasper’s Grammy®-nominated album. Queen Sheba’s work has earned recognition from Creative Loafing’s People’s Choice Spoken Word Artist of the Year and multiple NAACP Image Award nominations.www.thequeensheba.live

Track Listing for CIVIL WRITES: The South Got Something To Say

1. Killer MIC (The South Got Something to Say) - featuring Diamond Cheri, Supreme BG, BityInTheCity aka Spaceman Shawty, Phillippia
2. For Future Reference - featuring Miss Honey Simone
3. Blackberry Molasses - featuring 13 of Nazareth & Brendalynn
4. Side Chic Chronicles
5. Lipstick on Your Collar - featuring Phillippia
6. Footprints - featuring Bluz & Lenci
7. First Date - featuring Malcolm-Jamal Warner
8. W.A.R: Whispers Amidst Ruins - featuring Carolyn Malachi
9. Church & Abortions - featuring Kim Joyce & Wolfe
10. Killer MIC (The South Got Something to Say) - Extended Mix: Queen Sheba, B.G, BityInTheCity aka Spaceman Shawty, Diamond Cheri, Phillippia, GA ME

Queen Sheba's CIVIL WRITES Tour:

📍WED 11/13 RDU - 7P  

📍 WED 12/4 Baltimore 7P - The Poetry Party @kishthelioness @thepoetrypartylive

📍 12/5 DC - Grammy Chapter Party

📍12/6 ATL WAOK 8P

📍 SAT 12/7 ATL 2P-5P - Write About Now! ATL - Houston Virtual Venue Pop-Up show!

📍 SAT 12/7 ATL 8P SOFAR West End

📍 SUN 12/8 ATL 7:30P - PvHH @CityWineryAtl @prettydopedia

📍 MON 12/9 NASHVILLE - PvHH @citywinerynsh @wolfeseason

📍 WED 12/11 - DALLAS CHAPTER NOMINEE PARTY

📍 THURS 12/12 - HOUSTON POETRY FEATURE - POETRY SPECIAL TAPING @RichelleGemini @ccnetworkhtx @approach.the.mic

📍MON 12/16 - MIAMI @onthebside Stilletos & Pros

📍TUES 12/17 - LA FYC Feature at Da Poetry Lounge

📍SUN 12/22 ATL - Clothing Swap w/MsDia

📍SAT 1/4  PHILLY - “Poetry After Dark” Poetry Open Mic 7:30P w/@Black Ice, Lena L., & Poetic Soul Queen & @JaySmoov @KIRAJ @citywineryphilly

📍SUN 1/5 NYC - 7:30P/6P “Poetry After Dark” Poetry Showcase @CityWinerynyc w/@thequeensheba @my_crumbled_thoughts @mobrowne @shenelleg @diviroxx  @citoblanko @bradwalrond @chiefthepoet @kingquinc @Classique516 @KIRAJ 

📍 SUN 1/19 - MLK WEEKEND PvHH  -2 shows @citywinerypitt w/ @mayawrite 6P & 9:30P

📍Sun 1/26 Durham, NC 7-10P - Poetry After Dark Open Mic Grammy Send-Off Party! w/ @dasanahanu @bluzbluzbluz 

Hosted by Queen Sheba - 2x Grammy Nominee in the Spoken Word-Poetry category. 

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

City Winery New York City, 25 11th Avenue, New York, United States