A.B.Y.S.S. - The metamorphosis of the artist we call
Abyss began while working his way up the tour scene
in comedy clubs. The poetry arena wasn’t really de-
fined when he debuted to listeners in Jacksonville, FL.
Abyss was determined to put stretch marks on the genre
we now know as spoken word. He tirelessly works on
his craft, a self taught musician and scribe. Abyss also
served 7 yrs on the board of the Atlanta Community Food
Bank. He spends countless hours of community service
inside jails, schools, churches, and community centers.
Abyss received a Peabody Award for his appear-
ance on HBO Def Poetry the “original series” season
1, and returned to star on seasons 5 of HBO Def Po-
etry. He was the first poet to appear on BET’s 106th
& Park. Currently Abyss has been casted for a recur-
ring role on the “Somebodies”; the first scripted sitcom
in BET’s history. He’s has made other appearances
on BET J’s Lyric Café, the 12th Annual Gospel Choice
Awards, and numerous NACA/APCA college events. Abyss also co-wrote a song with Rhon-
da Smith (Prince’s Bass Player). He’s a published author, musician, activist, motiva-
tional speaker, songwriter, actor, mentor, etc. His list of accomplishments goes on and on.
Abyss is an Artist truly in tune with perseverance and hard work. He has the nickname
“The Native” because he fits-in wherever he travels. His mission is to educate and entertain
simultaneously. Medicine sprinkled with sugar is a good way to describe the message that
has been authored by his ray of light. His name is synonymous with poetry in the Atlanta
area. With a resume like his, you’d imagine Abyss would be conceited and very unapproach-
able - on the contrary. You would be hard pressed to find a man more humble. Abyss real-
izes that his gift is from God, and it’s to be used for His purposes only. Abyss has been in the
company of the likes of Alicia Keys and Kanye West, yet he’ll break bread with the homeless
at the Atlanta Mission. Abyss wears different hats depending on his assignment for the day.
Abyss is a Poet, a Visionary, a Leader, a Father, a Teacher, and Inspiration - A Bright Young
Soul Searching. Abyss is searching for other bright young souls to complete “Team Abyss” (a
coalition of artists working to maintain the virility of creativity). Abyss has a prophetic mouth
for such times as the present, and breathes spirit into dead art forms. If you ever have the op-
portunity to hear him speak, go, your life will never be the same. Coming to a town near you
soon. A.B.Y.S.S. - A Bright Young Soul Seeking the Acid Gospel – “sometimes the truth burns”.
Acid Gospel
If These Block Could Talk
BET Lyric Cafe
(Prince's Bass Player),
SCLC w/Team Abyss
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