Jared Paul
| Jared Paul | |
|---|---|
|
Jared Paul poetry performance. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Providence, Rhode Island, United States |
| Genres | Performance poetry, slam poetry, punk, hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Spoken word artist, rapper, poet, activist |
| Labels | Strange Famous |
| Associated acts | Prayers for Atheists, Sage Francis, B. Dolan, Joe Beats |
| Website |
JaredPaul |
Jared Paul is an organizer, independent journalist, slam poetry champion and Strange Famous Records recording artist from Providence, Rhode Island.[1] His poetry and music are often focused on issues of social justice, human rights, environmental justice, and animal rights.
Poetry
As a poet, Jared Paul has "toured internationally in over 200 cities throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe playing alongside legendary poets, musicians, journalists, and speakers such as Amy Goodman, Saul Williams, Bill Clinton, Sage Francis, Our Lady Peace, Paul Hawken, Jello Biafra, Immortal Technique, Anti-Flag, Atmosphere, The Misfits and many others."[2] In 2013, after more than ten years of performing poetry, he released his first full length poetry album, Jared Paul Live.[3]
Activism
On September 1, 2008 Jared Paul was arrested during the first day of the Republican National Convention on charges of 'Felony Riot'.[4]
Discography
Hip Hop
- Get My Ghost (2015)
With Prayers for Atheists
Albums
- New Hymns for an Old War (2011)
EPs
- Prayers for Atheists (2009)
Poetry
- Jared Paul Live (2013)[5]
References
- ↑ Paul, Jared. "Soundcloud". Retrieved Feb 28, 2014.
- ↑ Paul, Jared. "Biography". Retrieved Feb 28, 2014.
- ↑ "Jared Paul Live". Soundcloud. Retrieved Feb 28, 2014.
- ↑ "A story of pre-emptive arrest". Socialistworker.org. Retrieved March 1, 2014.
- ↑ "Jared Paul Live". Jared Paul. Bandcamp. Retrieved 1 March 2014.