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 defined 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 appearance on HBO Def Poetry the "original series" season 1, and returned to star on seasons 5 of HBO Def Poetry. He was the first poet to appear on BET's 106th & Park. Currently Abyss has been casted for a recurring 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 Rhonda Smith (Prince's Bass Player). He's a published author, musician, activist, motivational 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 unapproachable - on the contrary. You would be hard pressed to find a man more humble. Abyss realizes 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 opportunity 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".

For the last Three (3) years, he has also been a headlining Poetry on the RJE Poetry/ Comedy Cabaret Tour, WWW.COMEDIANDEPOT.COM, which is the longest running, largest and most successful Poetry/ Comedy tour in the nation targeted to Universities/ Colleges.

ALL THE HYPE

"Abyss's rapid-fire rendering speaks Truth-to-Power of the Black Vernacular! He flame-throws Culture into a lyrical ruckus!"
Bruce George, Co-Founder of Def Poetry Jam

"Def Poetry star Abyss was a big draw when he attended a previous Trilogy Night, and he'll be traveling from Atlanta with acoustic guitar in tow."
From The Charleston City Paper

"Abyss hit the stage with a force that is unexplainable. He is a Spoken Word Artist, plays Guitar, Trumpet, and a Comedian… he is a legend in his own right. As he did a couple of his spoken word pieces, the crowd immediately responded in a roar of claps and yells. Oh yeah, the boy is bad... Then Abyss hit the crowd with his Guitar riffs while performing. If that wasn't enough, he joined in with his live band by crooning on the Trumpet. Yes, dude made that instrument sing. Y'all seriously need to watch out for Abyss."
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