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El'Ja

Rank #2 Fayetteville, NC Spoken Word / Neo-soul / Hip Hop/Alternative

50% of sales go to the charity World Vision.

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Sounds Like: J Dilla, Madlib, The Foreign Exchange, Anthony Hamilton Official, Common

Label: So Many Words Ent.

Manager: El'Ja

Bio: An accomplished author (So Many Things To Say: A Collection of Poems,Sexy Ass Poetry & Sexy Ass Poetry II), performer, poet, writer,Slam Coach of the Fayetteville Fiyah Slam Team, CEO of So Many Words Ent.,and A&R of iRep Online Magazine (2007-2008), there is no telling to what doors that this ma... See Full Bio

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Added a new video: "Oblivion/Moment of Clarity by El'Ja & Spice" http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/207671825 #video

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“I loved EVERY song on "Present & Accounted For".But,my favorite was "Numbers of Zion".Thank you for using the gift God gave you.Stay blessed my friend”

— Antonio Williams, Fan Mail

“For anyone looking for great poetic lyrics, our local scene features El'Ja, who just released his album 'Present & Accounted For'. I just finished listening to it, and it is outstanding. Please have yourself a listen and develop an appreciation for one of Eastern NC's flourishing talents. My fave tracks: 'Random Thoughts', 'Home', 'P.T.S.D.', and the one that rings well to my ears every time, 'Manifested Destiny'...”

— Johnny Krevins, Fan Mail

“Spoken word artist El’Ja Bowens is back with his newest project “Present and Accounted For”. Listen to some amazing thoughts written in the language of spoken word! This is a “MrBugz Recommendation” and is a must have for the holiday season!!!”

— Austin Jeter, The Indiegator Magazine

“Special guest host El'Ja will be lending his antics to the night of open mic poetry and musical celebration”

— Unknown, Downtown Wilmington Post

“As part of River Fest in Wilmington this year, there will be a poetry showcase featuring performance/slam poets El’ja and Enfinite with a special performance by One Tough Poet and an open mic showcase”

— Steven Ritenour, Star Press Online

“For years, local poet El'Ja Bowens has expressed himself through art, especially spoken word poetry. But his latest project, "No Words, Vol. 1," may be the first time he's ever expressed his artistic intent solely through the sounds of music. The record uses little to no words, but embraces musical production instead.”

— Jessica Devault, FayObserver

“El'Ja has a nice style and approach, and its evident that he can handle himself well on a song. ”

— Darnell Hodges:A&R Consultant & CEO of DLHPromo.com, DLHPromo.com

“Keeping it Sexy:Scribbles to Scribes Publishing announces the much anticipated book Sexy Ass Poetry ”

— Scribbles2Scribes, PRLog

“We also will be joined by LeJuane El'Ja Bowens who is a spoken word artist/author and poet. He will be talking about his amazing career. ”

— Mr.Bugz, Mr.Bugz Radio Show

“From what I heard,this is DEFINITELY worth the purchase.From the beginning to the end,this Spoken Word album mixes poetry with elements of Neo-Soul and Hip-Hop.Don't sleep on this album......”

— James Mitchell, Review on Long Time Coming by El'Ja Bowens

“Fayetteville slam poet LeJuane “El’Ja” Bowens will perform his spoken word at the step show on Friday.”

— Jessica DeVault from FayObserver, Stepping Up: CIAA Step Show Throwdown is this Friday

“Just Dancing: Dancers express themselves through krumping, a style that is becoming more into the Mainstream”

— Jessica Devault, FayObserver

“El’Ja finds that Poetry-N-Motion acts as a sanctuary for poets and lyrical artists, stating that “it is a blessing that individuals are able to express their souls and creativity.””

— Aryn Hicks, Small Talk:The Voice of Methodist University

“I purchased this book to use with a poetry unit for my high school students. They absolutely loved the poems, especially "My Shorty" and "Why I Write". The collection includes poems such as haiku's, rhymed & free verse. The author writes in a reader friendly style without compromising substance for form. I highly recommend this book as an addition to any poet's library and every teacher's collection of educational resources. I loved it. ”

— Keysha J.Hall, Amazon.com

“In the end, the 27-year-old El-Ja won over the judges and took home the Bottega Soul Slam (it was winner-takes-all)”

— Ana Ribeiro, Stars News Online

“Tonight we have Poet/Author LeJuane Bowens. Hes the author of the newly released book "So Many Things To Say". ”

— Mr.Bugz, Mr.Bugz Radio Show

“Collected Review on the Poetry Book, So Many Things to Say ”

— LeJuane Bowens, Associated Content

“So Many Things to Say" is the fantastic new novel by Fayetteville NC's own Mr. LeJuane Bowens.”

— Joseph Toomer, IRep Online Magazine

“Lejuane Bowens steps to the plate and delivers a home run with his new book "So Many Things To Say:A Collection Of Poems." ”

— ShowTime, The Talk of The Town

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Marquis Market
Fayetteville, NC, US | 8:00pm
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The Rockshop
Fayetteville, NC, US | 8:00pm
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Fayetteville Fire FundRaider:Sponsored by The Rock Shop
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FAYVILLE, NC, US | 8:00pm
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El'Ja will be hosting Dinner & A Show Monday,May 20th from 8:30-11

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Q: I think people are being kind when they say they like your work. Take this advice, Dont quit your day job!

A: This could be true.My work is not meant for everyone to like or love.But,for the ones that do love it have supported and if I was doing something wrong,then I wouldn't have featured or accomplished as much through my eyes and God's.So,even though your opinion is your opinion,facts still show what God gave me the gift to do.

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