Malik Yusef - About Me

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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,

which in turn changed the entire trajectory of his life…..

MYJ infuses the raw and intimate power of spoken word poetry in his film, Tv and music performances, taking audiences on an unforgettable journey that educates, challenges, and inspires

MYJ spoken word, music and performance work has been featured on numerous media outlets – Radio, TV, Film, college campuses, HBCU, as well as many distinguished venues around the world.

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Awards

Therefore rendering MYJ some of the most coveted awards

Tony Award

2014

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Peabody Award

2016

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7 Emmy Awards

2019

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11 ASCAP awards

2024

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8 Grammy Awards

2014

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40 Platinum Records

2016

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32 Grammy Nominations

2019

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Practice we talking about practice: you have to push past the hard part. Do what others aren’t doing in order to prepare for the ones that are doing what your doing. The more powerful you become the more options you have.

john BLACK

ceo

You must be ready for change. You must be ready for new better different experiences. Be open minded, be receptive to EVERYTHING, to change, to love, to communication, to relocation, be flexible, be graceful, be mindful. Don’t allow people to hold you back because they will.

Jane Winter

EXECUTIVE

We have to keep in mind that healing ourselves is a marathon and not a sprint, and we will continue to unlock more and more levels of healing as we continue to live and do the work.

James Davis

DIRECTOR

ABOUT

me

bio

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,

which in turn changed the entire trajectory of his life…..

MYJ infuses the raw and intimate power of spoken word poetry in his film, Tv and music performances, taking audiences on an unforgettable journey that educates, challenges, and inspires

MYJ spoken word, music and performance work has been featured on numerous media outlets – Radio, TV, Film, college campuses, HBCU, as well as many distinguished venues around the world.

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Awards

Tony Award

2014

Peabody Award

2016

7 Emmy Awards

2019

11 ASCAP awards

2024

8 Grammy Awards

2014

40 Platinum Records

2016

32 Grammy Nominations

2019

Practice we talking about practice: you have to push past the hard part. Do what others aren’t doing in order to prepare for the ones that are doing what your doing. The more powerful you become the more options you have.

john BLACK

ceo

You must be ready for change. You must be ready for new better different experiences. Be open minded, be receptive to EVERYTHING, to change, to love, to communication, to relocation, be flexible, be graceful, be mindful. Don’t allow people to hold you back because they will.

Jane Winter

EXECUTIVE

We have to keep in mind that healing ourselves is a marathon and not a sprint, and we will continue to unlock more and more levels of healing as we continue to live and do the work.

James Davis

DIRECTOR

Get In Touch

LET’S WORK

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ABOUT

me

bio

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, which in turn changed the entire trajectory of his life…..

MYJ infuses the raw and intimate power of spoken word poetry in his film, Tv and music performances, taking audiences on an unforgettable journey that educates, challenges, and inspires

MYJ spoken word, music and performance work has been featured on numerous media outlets – Radio, TV, Film, college campuses, HBCU, as well as many distinguished venues around the world.

my

Awards

Tony Award

2014

Peabody Award

2016

7 Emmy Awards

2019

11 ASCAP awards

2024

8 Grammy Awards

2014

40 Platinum Records

2016

32 Grammy Nominations

2019

Practice we talking about practice: you have to push past the hard part. Do what others aren’t doing in order to prepare for the ones that are doing what your doing. The more powerful you become the more options you have.

john BLACK

ceo

You must be ready for change. You must be ready for new better different experiences. Be open minded, be receptive to EVERYTHING, to change, to love, to communication, to relocation, be flexible, be graceful, be mindful. Don’t allow people to hold you back because they will.

Jane Winter

EXECUTIVE

We have to keep in mind that healing ourselves is a marathon and not a sprint, and we will continue to unlock more and more levels of healing as we continue to live and do the work.

James Davis

DIRECTOR

Get In Touch

LET’S WORK

TOGETHER

Pages

MYJ’s poetry challenged mainstream misconceptions of the black experience and explored the intersections of race, culture, gender, community, and self,

which in turn changed the entire trajectory of his life…..