One Truth
Cleveland, Ohio, United States | SELF
Music
Press
"If you've ever stopped by Lyrical Rhythms on a Tuesday night and caught the opening, then you've seen him rock the mic, blaze the stage and send the audience into a frenzy" - CP2
The Next staff visited the B-Side liquor lounge on Coventry for a night of talented emcees, poets, and singers. The mic is open to anyone that wants to show their unique view on life, but the host, One Truth, (pictured above) requires all performers to be thoughtful in their view.I heard about this event through Next Richmond Manager Ant Jones who will often grace the mic with his own poetry. He explained how “Lyrical Rhythm” has been going on for 10 years and how important One Truth and Q-Nice are to the success of the event.
http://ruleofnext.com/2009/09/lyrical-rhythms/ - NEXT
Discography
Life... In the key of poetry / Released July 05'
Soundtrack to Life : New Beginnings Released Apr 08'
Expression Sessions / Released May 10'
Photos
Bio
The question is 'What can One Truth not do?'
One Truth is probably one of the most diverse poets in the nation - being able to perform in the seediest of bars to the most profound universities to the innocence of children.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
-One Truth is a national and international talent. Has performed and featured in cities such as New York, Madison WI, Amarillo, Canyon TX, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, St. Louis, Houston, Mobile, New Orleans, Jacksonville FL, Miami, New Jersey, Buffalo, Boston, DC, Baltimore, Charlotte, Hampton, Atlanta, Albany GA, Columbus GA, Orlando, Tampa, Detroit, Chicago, Columbus, Cincinnati, Toronto, Flint, Austin, Denver, San Francisco, Oakland and Vancouver. Also has performed at several colleges such as Hiram(annual), Muskingham(annual), Bradley University, Tri-C, Cleveland State University, Ohio State, Akron U and U of M/Flint. Has appeared on NPR and has even performed at The House of Blues in his home town of Cleveland OH.
-Performed in front of 3000+ people two years in a row (05' 06') at a function called Voices & Choices a Northeast Ohio Regional Town Hall Meeting
-Performed in front of several thousand people two years in a row (05' 06') at the SIEU Conference held in Columbus OH where in 06' had a chance to perform in front of Gov. Ted Strickland
Living up to his namesake, he speaks realism every time he grabs the mic. One Truth's A Capella sets are entertaining and riveting mixing laughter, love, life and message. His live bands sets are entrancing and engaging with a mix of upbeat and slow groove making the audience feel like they are receiving a real show and keeping there attention from start to finish.
His first installment 'Life.. In the key of poetry' brought out his ability to mold the smooth rhythms of a live band along with the 'truth' of poetry.
One Truth's second album Soundtrack to Life : New Beginnings is a natural marriage of soulful hip hop (not rap) beats and pure poetry. The title spawns his adventure of pursuing his career of being a full time artist. No one knows what is next for this gifted artist, but you can always count on his presentations to be mind blowing.
Check calendar for past and present tour dates.
Links
