“Monte brings you fire and ice; the burning of his heart is his passion; the
coolness, is his reason and insight. His poetry is a welcome ingredient in
the mix of Hip Hop.”

-MUMIA ABU-JAMAL
‘Faith of our Fathers’ Africa World Press: 2003
Author, Journalist, Unjustly incarcerated political prisoner


“Smith blew everybody away, including AMIRI BARAKA, who was noticeably
moved by Smith’s genuinely touching command of words and images that
was so reminiscent of his friend ALAN GINSBURG’S brand of being intentionally
off the beaten path.”

-DR. WILLIAM H. TURNER
Freelance Writer - Excerpt from the Winston-Salem Journal


“Wildly imaginative stuff, well-written. Reading Monte’s work I’m seeing
movies. And they ain’t rated PG-13.”

-WILLIAM UPSKI
Author of ‘Bomb the Suburbs’ and ‘The Future 500’


“Monte Smith’s poetry book is hot! I thoroughly enjoyed it.”

-T LA ROCK
‘It’s Yours’, ‘Big Beat in London’
Hip Hop legend, pioneer in the art of rapping


“Monte’s poems read like testimonies of a person going through detox!
You feel the extreme pain crawling inside, like worms trying to eat
through your rib cage.”

-INSOMNIAC MAGAZINE


“Poetry abounds in Hip Hop, but rarely does an individual’s work transcend
the elements and conventions with a such a gripping emotional and political
style.”

-ELEMENTAL MAGAZINE


“The Tar Heel state isn’t exactly famous for its spoken word scene, but if
vanguard street poet Monte Smith has his way, all that’s about to change.”

-RIME MAGAZINE


In Coup-like Fashion, Monte’s writing is a Molotov Cocktail headed straight for the government. His words are on fire.

-Bruce George
Co producer of HBO’S “Def Poetry Jam’

""If you drew a line from The Watts Prophets through Gill Scott Heron and Public Enemy to
Dead Prez, uncompromising wordsmith Monte Smith would be the latest addition to the club. Listen up!""
-US 3


“Audience’s are blown away by his anger and conviction with which he delivers an ages-old message of rich versus poor.”

-Jamie Kritzer
Greensboro News and Record


“Nobody, can get the people’s attention the way Monte Smith can!”

-GM GRIMM
MC, Producer, Owner of Day by Day Entertainment


“Other standout tracks are ‘Bathe In Bleach’, which seems to almost melt before your ears…”

-RESIDENT ADVISOR (RA)
(Regarding Monte’s song ‘Bathe in Bleach’ released on DJ Vadim’s latest album, ‘Sound Catchers’)
Online independent magazine
www.residentadvisor.net


“Hands down, Monte Smith is one of the realest spoken word ‘actionist’ I know!”

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5/08 Monte has three poems in ‘The Bandana Republic / A Literary Anthology by Gang Members and Their Affiliates’. (Soft Skull Press) Due out in book stores - May 28th ________________________________________________________________________________3/08 Onloq.com posted three of Monte’s live performances on their ‘Front – Lines’ channel: NYC, Washington DC, and Chapel Hill NC.________________________________________________________________________________2/22/08 Monte performed at the ‘Benefit for the Kensington Welfare Rights Union’ at The Arts Garage in Philadelphia, PA________________________________________________________________________________2/4/2008 Featured and performed a one man street poetry show entitled ‘Bleeding Every Word’ at Loyola, Marymount University. Los Angeles, California ________________________________________________________________________________11/12/2007 Monte opens up for Tanya Morgan in Chapel Hill N.C. at the Local 506.________________________________________________________________________________11/9/2007 Monte opens up for Tanya Morgan in Ashville N.C. at the Emerald Lounge.________________________________________________________________________________11/3/2007 Monte opens up for Dj Vadim and Abstract Rude in Charlotte N.C. at the Tremont Music Hall.________________________________________________________________________________10/2007 Monte’s poem ‘Dopeboy Folklore’ is featured in Kwame Teague’s latest book, ‘Dutch 3’.
4/2007 Monte is featured on DJ Vadim’s latest album, ‘Sound Catchers’ released on BBE Records
4/2007 Monte has wrapped up his second Book - ""Don't Shoot The Hostages"" and is currently in the process of shopping for a publisher. The book is an exploration of street poetry, social issues, and researched trends within society that have lead to the current social dichotomy.
12/15/2006 Monte is leading a Youth Poetry workshop to be held monthly at the Sundance Hotel in Winston-Salem. The focus will be towards at-risk youth to offer them a unique creative outlet.
4/2006 Monte is interviewed by Amnesty International for their monthly magazine in regards to the poetry events, politics, and his views on current social/economic issues.
4/2006 The DVD for the Red Bull Word Clash wins the audience award at the largest independent film festival in the world held in New York City. After screening the film, the audience gave it a standing ovation.
2/11/2006 Monte produced and hosted the Red Bull Word Clash to rave reviews. A packed house watched as 20 politically and socially charged poets competed for a $500 prize to be declared the 2006 winner. The event earned its highest praise to date.
2/8/2006 Featured Poet at the Green Room Club at the Red Room where he stunned the Crowd of 150 in Raleigh, NC.
6.2005 Monte starts his own podcast blog which is a mixture of revolutionary poetry, music, and interviews. badpoetryinmotion.com
5.2005 Monte is interviewed for the major Athens, Greece newspaper regarding the Red Bull Word Clash and his fiery brand of poetry.
3.2005 Monte is the basis for a poet character in the top selling urban novel ""Dutch 2"" which is a best seller on the Essence book list.
3.2005 CURRENTLY INVOLVED IN A BI-MONTHLY YOUTH POETRY WORKSHOP AT HILL'S CONVENIENCE STORE ON THE CORNER OF 14TH CAMERON IN WINSTON-SALEM, NC (EVENT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC)
3.19.2005 Monte opened for Talib Kweli in front of a 1000+ crowd and received a standing ovation.
3.5.2005 Monte hosted the Red Bull Word Clash at Kress Terrace in downtown Greensboro, NC. A record crowd at the event with over capacity and overflow.
3.4.2005 Monte is interviewed on NPR (National Public Radio) for his work as an up and coming street poet as well as his work with the Red Bull Word Clash.
1.2005 Monte has a feature article in the latest issue of RIME Magazine with an interview with ODB (RIP) originally recorded in April 1996 entitled: ""He Spilled More Than He Drank""
12.2004 Recorded a track with Pens & Needles featuring Breez Evahflowin - Due out February 2005.
11.2004 Monte is selected as producer of the Red Bull Word Clash (formerly the North Carolina Poetry Grand Slam) solidifying a merger between Monte's yearly spoken word event and one of its primary supporters.
11.2004 Monte releases his WARGASM EP featuring production by DJ Vadim and DJ Soundmachine.
9.2.2004 Monte releases a track produced by DJ Vadim on DJ Chela's ‘Chela for President’ Mix CD.
8.20.2004 Featured at Vincent's Ear Bar in Asheville, North Carolina.
7.17.2004 Hosted the 2nd Annual North Carolina Poetry Grand Slam on Saturday July 17, 2004 at Triad Stage in Greensboro, NC. 20 top poets battle it out for $500 prize. For more information visit the official site HERE.
OUT NOW! Released a DJ Soundmachine produced track on the latest DJ Chela Mixtape: Number 1 Product Vol. 2! Available HERE.
OUT NOW! Released one track on the Lt. Dan/Mendz Mix CD – ‘This Is Not A Mixtape’ with Esau, Yaggfu Front and Diamond D - Due Out March 2004!!!
4.2.2004 Opened up for Saigon at the Duke Hip-Hop Conference.
2.2004 Has 3 tracks featured on the SuperStar Jet Jaguar Release – Digital Tears on Day By Day Entertainment Records.
11. 2003 Featured poet on Defpoetryjam.com
10.2003 Featured performer at The Arts Alive Poetry venue. Broach Theatre Greensboro, NC
7.25.2003 TOUR Featured Poet at The Nuyorican Poets Cafe. New York, New York
7.24.2003 TOUR Performed at The Elements Party. Baltimore, MD
7.23.2003 TOUR Featured Poet at The Cantab Lounge with Poet Andrew Davis. Cambridge, Massachusetts
7.21.2003 TOUR Performed at Mango's open mic. Received encore after one poem Washington D.C.
7.21.2003 TOUR Featured Poet at Slamicide at X and Os. Baltimore MD
4.19.2003 Special guest with Red Leader at Tasty World - Athens, GA.
4.18.2003 Featured at Poetry Cabaret at The Coffee Underground, held by the Greensville Slam Team. Greenville, SC.
4.07.2003 Featured at Athens Antiwar Protest held at the 40 Watt in Athens, GA.
3.11.2003 Special Guest performance with ABB Recording Artist Little Brother and Mr. Complex at the Blind Tiger. Greensboro, NC.
1.25.2003 Presented and hosted the First Annual Poetry Grand Slam in Greensboro, North Carolina. Put together by 33third.com, 3rd World Citizens, and Redbull Energy Drink. Winner received a $500 cash prize.
12.06.2002 Featured poet at the Cosmic Sun Theatre in Roanoke Virginia.
11.22.2002 Was asked a second time to perform and give a lecture for ninth through twelfth grade English classes, teachers, and parents at Western Guilford High School, Greensboro, North Carolina.
11.9.2002 Competed in the Alabama Grand Slam. Two night competition / first place first night - second place second night
10.13.2002 Featured poet at ""The Poetry Spot"" at 2 Art Chicks, Greensboro, North Carolina.
10.11.2002 Was asked to perform and give a lecture for ninth grade English classes at Western Guilford High School, Greensboro, North Carolina.
9.28.2002 Headlined the closing events for Winston-Salem's Racial Equality Week held at Lawrence Joel Coliseum, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
9.19.2002 Headlined Subterranean Backroads, a monthly multimedia event held in Athens, Georgia.
9.8.2002 Placed first in Rough Rhymes 101 Competition held at Dizzy G's in Greensboro, North Carolina.
8.20.2002 Opened for J-Live and El Da Sensai at The Cat's Cradle in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
8.6.2002 Opened for Addverse and DJ Prima of Cultifaderz on the Vans sponsored Warped Tour - Charlotte, North Carolina.
7.24.2002 Featured on Saturday Night Beatdown radio show, hosted by K8 and DJ Soundmachine on 88.9 WKNC Raleigh, North Carolina.
7.18.2002 - 7.20.2002 Featured and guided a Winston-Salem high risk youth poetry group through their opening performance of Home and Hood at the South Eastern Center for Contemporary Art (S.E.C.C.A.).
7.8.2002 Placed first in the Roanoke, Virginia Poetry Slam at The Club (Fiji Island).
7.1.2002 Placed first in the Roanoke, Virginia Poetry Slam at The Club (Fiji Island).
6.20.2002 - 6.22.2002 Southern Fried Poetry Competition - Memphis, Tennessee - Placed 3rd in individual category and 14th overall out of 40 people.
6.6.2002 Featured on the Flavalab radio show hosted by Wesley E on 90.9 WQFS in Greensboro, North Carolina.
5.10.2002 Performed at The Nuyorican Poet's Cafe in New York City.
5.3.2002 Placed 2nd out of 11 in the Piedmont Triad Jazz Festival sponsored poetry competition.
3.9.2002 Featured on Saturday Night Beatdown radio show, hosted by K8 and DJ Soundmachine on 88.9 WKNC Raleigh, North Carolina
2.28.2002 Opened for Amiri Baraka (aka Leroi Jones) at Wake Forest University. Amiri Barakatold the Winston Salem Journal Monte was the reincarnation of Allen Ginsburg.
2.1.2002 Was featured poet at Montego Bay Poetry Night.
1.25.2002 Performed with The Society of Wordsmiths ""Expressions of Spoekn Word"" show at Borders Books Music Café. Received standing ovation!
1.14.2002 Opened for the Busta Brown Talk Show shown on the W.B.


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