I don't normally trust promoters, even if they promise themselves to be artists in their introduction the proof is almost always in the hair. Take Don King, for example: He spouts poetry, sure; smiles broadly and can tell one hell of a joke. On the other hand, his hair. . . that straight-up wall of hair of his probably stands straight up by horns made up of the bone marrow of his prodigies (read the fine print guys).

But then there is Chris Da Imperial - poet, local show host and the hook up in South Florida. As an artist and promoter he is here to help the art and poetry community by providing a great forum for performers. But the best part of all: he doesn't have any hair at all so he doesn't need your bone marrow like Don. He doesn't wear linen suits like Elvis nor spew fast tongue gimmick talk, but can be equally amusing. And When he gives poems about the death of hip-hop, I tend to believe him. He holds an open mic twice a week that gets people moving and excited, and the poems he drops never flinch from the truth. You can catch a few of his poems on the web on The Underlab Show. He has been a fixture at Dada's in Delray Beach for a couple of years hosting Poetry Slams (seeing as he's won so many). He is an upcoming force of positive inspiration to an art community in need of some serious resuscitation.

Performance poetry's meant to be seen live, He has achieved a lot and if you want to see this cat, you're going to have to head to one of the events he hosts, and believe me these aren’t your hokey get-togethers where you are networking with folks that won’t get you anywhere but in line for tasteless coffee and more cakes & carbs than Grateful Jay's Smoke shop – Imperial’s events usually contain A&R Reps and some of the sickest talent South Florida has in some of the best Restaurants you can take a date you want to impress to - so please when you meet him … don't mention what I said about the hair.

E2DaP Productions Presents:
WICKED UNDERGROUND 08'
@ Dadas in Delray Beach
Hosted by Chris Da Imperial
( http://myspace.com/industry3000 ) 12/1/08

iNDUSTRY 3000 Presents:
iNDUSTRY Night @ WALLFLOWER GALLERY, Miami ART BASEL 2008
Hosted by Chris Da Imperial
Featuring: City of God & Under No Order

Art Basel Miami 2008 - City of God @ Wallflower...

2008 Art Basel was special. A few days before the Alex Grey Event, Underlab Studios paid the Wallflower Gallery a visit to catch some of the best performances of the year. And Here They Are -


City Of God - http://www.myspace.com/CityOfGodBand 


In the winter of 2006, City of God exploded on the music scene showcasing their fresh new style of music and incredible musical talents. City of God is a band that has transcended from their hip-hop roots to combine tranquil hip hop lyrics, up beat dance music and smooth R&B melodies. Their influence from all music genres has combined to create their unique sound that has been capturing more and more audiences. A wide variety of musical influences ranging from Jamiroquai, N.E.R.D, Earth Wind & Fire and John Legend show through in the diverse music catalog of City Of God. 

Band Members: 
The Hip Hop/Pop band is complete with many essential components that make any band successful. Band members include drummer Raphael Ramos known as “Industry”, bass Guitarist Rocco Milord, lead guitarist Gunnar Vingren, Vocalist Stephanie Magro, Tiago Magro also known as DJ Zion on turntables and Synthesizer, and lead vocalist Danny Foganholi also known as “Smalls”. 

Art Basel Miami 2008 - Top Lyricist Chopp Devize

Chopp Devize - http://www.myspace.com/ChoppDevizeMusic




DJ Fono - http://www.myspace.com/roundaboutrecordsfl 

Art Basel Miami 2008- Under No Order

Under No Order - http://www.myspace.com/UnderNoOrder

Art Basel Miami 2008- Vibe One

Vibe One - http://www.myspace.com/UnderNoOrder

Chris Da Imperial -
music - spoken word - dance - art - networking 
www.myspace.com/industry3000 


*Talent Reps & A & R's are expected in the building. Unsigned artist and 
Indie Labels are invited to come come out and NETWORK with industry insiders. 

www.myspace.com/industry3000

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Production Credits:
Produced by Dawn Dubriel & J.Vinazza
Shot and Cut By J.Vinazza
Shot On Location @ The Wallflower Gallery - http://www.wallflowergallery.com/home.htm