Komplex

Intelligent, magnetic and smooth only begin to describe the experience of Komplex on stage. Most often compared to Common, or Mos Def, Kom is a writer among writers, from the dimension of hip-hop where real lyricists lounge. A multi-faceted artist he is the consummate professional. His humor, warmth and professionalism as a host will embrace any crowd. As a Spoken Word artist his voice alone is a tool of engagement, add to that a gripping delivery, clever concepts and quality writing– he is a poet among poets. Just as naturally, he is a Hip-Hop artist, (NOT A RAPPER!) with intelligent lyrics, Komplex wordplay and a good vibe.

Over the last five years, Kom has performed internationally as an invited guest to the international poetry concert “When Brothers Speak” in Ontario Canada and has shared mics with some cool contemporaries ie: Floetry, Saul Williams, Regina Belle, Dwele and many others. He currently tours the U.S. college circuit and has performed at over 150 colleges nationwide. As founder and CEO of Love, Peace and Poetry INKoperated (LPandP) he manages his own career and promotes and hosts regular events in Baltimore and Washington DC.

A hustler by nature Kom wears many hats in addition to the 3 on stage. He is also an actor having had speaking roles on HBO's The WIRE and key roles in independent films and plays as well as a soap opera airing on www.BlackTVonline.com. As an entrepreneur he has developed LPandP into a profitable and reputable business in a very short time. Despite a saturated agenda, Kom makes time to serve his youth via motivational speaking and educational workshops on creative writing, poetry (both literary and performance) and Hip Hop.

Love...Peace...Poetry

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Performance History

Television:

The Poet’s Joint MHz Networks

Profiles with Craig Thompson UPN 24, Baltimore
8101 with Michel Wright MHz Networks
Another Round with Greg Hall CAMMTV Baltimore
The Cypher's Corner, (Co-Host) Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington DC

Radio:

The Larry Young Show 1010, WOLB. Baltimore, MD
The Big Phat Morning Show 92.3 WERQ (“92Q”) Baltimore, MD
Love Talk and Slow Jams Poetry Café 95.5, WPGC Washington DC
Inner City with Tiffany Bacon 98.9, WUSL (Power 99), Philadelphia PA

Events Hosted:
Poetology Presents: Saul Williams Baltimore. MD
Poetry On Tha Side (founder) The Java head Café College Park MD
The Word Fair annual national poetry slam competition, Norfolk, VA
Gallery 409 Grand Opening featuring Fertile Ground, Baltimore, MD
Hidden Beach recording artists Kindred in Concert at Howard University
Jazz Fest featuring international soul band “Fertile Ground” Columbia. MD
Harbor Rock Band Showcase Hard Rock Café @ Baltimore Inner Harbor, MD
Johns Hopkins Univ Presents: Jessica Care Moore Baltimore Convention Center

Feature Performances:
Urban Safari, Jafe Art Center, Norfolk, VA
Sound Off East Coast Poetry Slam, Club Ovations, Brooklyn, NY
Ricky Smiley in Concert former host of BET’s “Comic View” Laurel, MD
Black Heritage Arts Festival Baltimore Convention Center Baltimore MD
Power 99 FM Presents: Sistahs, Philadelphia Convention Center, Phil. PA
When Brothers Speak Int’l Poetry Concert, St. Lawrence Theater, Ontario Canada

Universities and Colleges:

University of Maryland School of Law Hip-Hop conference panel member
University of MD. College Park - First invited feature artist at "The Juke Joint"
Elizabethtown University - "Cultural Diversity Celebration" Elizabethtown PA
University of Maryland at Baltimore County “AIDS in Africa” fundraiser banquet
University of MD at Eastern Shore & Georgetown U “Slamanomics” College Tour
Denison University, Grandville Ohio, - Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Celebration 2002

Komplex has also had the pleasure of performing and hosting events for Jill Scott, Saul Williams, Taalam Acey, and many other artists.
He has also opened for Floetry, Regina Belle, Peabo Bryson, Stephanie Mills, Roy Ayers & Ann Nesby. Kom has also hosted concerts for Jessica Care-Moore, and Hidden Beach recording artists Kindred.

Ricky Smiley - host of BET Comic View Saul Williams - UPN TV show Girlfriends” Dwele