“Ironically, [korim] stands out as one of the precious few who could actually make a career out of this. …his good looks, street-smart writing, and intoxicating voice would be right at home on tour or onscreen. ‘I do potentially see some kind of future in spoken word,’ [korim] says, ‘if people will open their ears to it.’”
— The Austin Chronicle
"A performer like no other...from his unmistakable voice to his fantastic use of imagery to his breathtaking stage presence, korim has proven himself over the past couple of years as a force to be reckoned with in the world of spoken word..."
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—Mahogany L. Browne (Poet, Writer, and Spoken Word Artist)
"Refreshing...[korim] gave me an excitement I haven' t felt in a long time..[korim] definitely has a poetic gun"
— Abiodun Oyewole of The Last Poets
Awards and Recognition
Austin City Wide Youth Slam Team Member - Ranked 6th in the nation at The Brave New Voices National Poetry Slam - Austin NeoSoul Slam Champion and Team Member - Winner of the Soundbites NYC Slam - Madison WI, Slam Champ - Urban Word NYC Finalist
Venue Presence
Austin NeoSoul Poetry Lounge, Austin, TX - BaROCK the Vote 08 Austin, TX - World Famous Apollo Theatre New York City, NY - Nuyorican Poets Cafe New York City, NY - Bowery Poetry Club & Cafe New York City, NY - Da Poetry Lounge Hollywood, CA - Verses Richmond, VA - The Wine‐Up Charlotte, NC - The Embargo Bar Ft. Worth, TX - The Clef Club Philadelphia, PA
Schools and Organizations
The University of Texas - Texas State University - Temple University - University of Pennsylvania - Texas Christian University - St. Edwards University - Texas Juvenile Justice System - The Cipher ATX - Urban Word NYC - Planned Parenthood - National Society of Black Engineers - Upward Bound
(either performed or taught workshops at the aforementioned establishments)