"Frankie's presence warmed the room before he even said a word. The honesty and love in his performance wrung empathy and inspiration from each listener as he took us on a journey of sadness, laughter, cautionary tales, and wisdom. The energy he evoked still hangs over the stage of The Velvet Lounge"
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Michael Clarity, Host, Velvet Lounge
"Frankie’s poetry inspires us to look deeper into our souls and address the issues we try to avoid. He speaks with a confident, fiery passion about painful truths and encourages his audiences to expose their own Hidden Legacy.”
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Drew Ryan, Office of Multicultural Affairs Programs Coordinator, Lawrence University, Wisconsin
"There are few people out there who have guts, to tell it how it is, and you have to show respect for those that do. Hidden Legacy knows what people want to hear, and he delivers."
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Chris Fuelling, Lawrence University, Wisconsin
"Enjoyed your presence and positive,empowering speech"
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Jose Corey Torres, Lawrence University, Wisconsin
"Thank you again for your performance! The students loved you, and it was great how you got the audience participating with your performance as well. One of the best attended Sealed With a Poem events we’ve had all year. Best of luck in all you do, and we hope to be able to have you back on campus in the future"
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Devon N. Jones, Harrisburg Area Community College, PA, Coordinator of Multicultural Programs, Advisor, Student Programming Board
“You did a fabulous job! You have your way with words! You moved me and impacted me! I listened to several of your other poems on your website! They are great!”
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Erica Griffie, Student, Harrisburg Area Community College, PA
“Frankie Soto (Hidden Legacy) was an amazing host & feature for our WriterSlam event. He brought so much emotion and energy to the stage, it caught everybody off guard and motivated the crowd to become more with the show, instead of just watching it. People were still talking about the event days after.”
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Maxwell Pineau, Campus Activities Board, Philadelphia University
"Hidden Legacy's show was extremely inspirational, definitely glad I stepped outside of my usual mindset and took a chance on the show. It gave me incredible insight to what other people go through. Definitely worth seeing again"
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Becky Seifter, Student, Philadelphia University
"Your performance was amazing last night, your poetry is flawless, and I'm just thankful i got the opportunity to meet you and experience your work live"
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Nytae Lane, Student, Philadelphia University
"Your pieces were stunningly beautiful"
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Kristen Locus, Student, Philadelphia University
"Frankie's performance at our Coffeehouse event was just so empowering and raw. It was like you were able to channel the emotions he was feeling when he first wrote his poems. It was a performance where the audience members could truly connect and learn valuable lessons from the wise words of Frankie Soto, Hidden Legacy."
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Director of Campus Programming, Chelsea Cesaro, St Mary's College of Maryland
"Hidden Legacy is an amazing artist with inspiring words that will move you and send chills down your spine! His poems speak of real issues and spark up real emotions. It was great having him perform"
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Emilio Garcia, St Mary's College of Maryland Campus Programming Board
“Speak the truth”
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Run DMC, Rapper
"He is a true artist. His lyrics truly touch the heart and the soul"
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Maria Arce, Student, Sussex Community College
“THAT WAS / IS AMAZING! THANK YOU FOR THAT!!!! You sent chills down my spine....thank you man! ”
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Netriah Aponte, Student, Ashford University
“Your work is profound, beautiful & timely.”
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Judith Z Miller , Director of ZAMO
“It was a great performance!!”
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Ian Jose Lopez, President, Puerto Rican Students Association, Georgia Tech University, GA
“Touching and captivating performance that not only speaks the truth but makes the audience empathize with the different pieces because of their relatable reality your outstanding verbal and visual delivery of them ”
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Anjamarie Gaztambide, Puerto Rican Students Association, Georgia Tech University, GA
“Great performance by Frankie A Soto earlier today: inspirational,motivational, and impressive to say the least!”
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Diego Arellano, Hispanic Students Association, Georgia Tech University, GA
“You are an awesome poet and I hope to hear you again soon!”
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Dishon Deering, Student, University of Dubuque, Iowa
“Loved you at the University of Dubuque.I felt the performance was great, everything you said was connecting with me in some type of way" ”
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Verlon Petty, Student, University of Dubuque, Iowa
“On behalf of the Black Student Union I would like to extend a huge thank you for the performance that you put on. Not only was it said to be inspiring but also touching. It was a pleasure for us to listen to your life work and the events in it that helped create your poetry. The energy that you brought to the crowd was phenomenal and the way you caught the audience to participate by coming to read your work yet still deliver that deep meaning behind it was great. I would love to have you back on campus again and with a switch of venues that entertains a closer intimate feel with the audience as you advised. Your poem on how fathers should be really hit home with me and many other individuals with hopes that in the future fatherhood may be taken more seriously. Again thank you so much for the experience you gave us and the open personality that you have to share with me and others a part of your life. Thank you!!”
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Temwa Phiri, President of Black Student Union (BSU), University of Dubuque, Iowa
“Your performance last Thursday when you came I thought was great. Your poetry was AMAZING! I really loved the topics you touched on and your energy was great too. I really enjoyed it. =)
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Diana P. Argueta, La Fuerza Latina, Denison University
““Thanks again for coming out to Chicago!! You guys were great and have an amazing talent and thanks for sharing it with us.” ”
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Karen V, Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc., Depaul University
““It is believed that "the written word can be erased, but not so with the spoken word". This is reflected with the performance by Hidden Legacy & his group Words with a Pulse. Three very talented brothers who communicated the trials and tribulations, as well as proud moments and successes, that everyone goes through on a day-to-day basis through the art of spoken word. The high energy and creative ambiance given by them is contagious, because what they speak is truly inspirational and sparks thought””
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Nestor Solis, Treasurer, Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, DePaul University, Chicago
“ this is a reason why I am trying to get you up to NMU!!! ..much love ”
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Cody Stephenson, Northern Michigan University
“holy hell.....you had my full 170% attention at the second verse. wowwwwwwwww. wow...”
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David "Savant" Herbert, Dowling College
“Beautiful and eye opening as always,talent at it's best :)”
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Jessica Villa, Arizona State University
“I dont even know wut to say.....ur talented...!”
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Keri Martinez
“Love it , Love It, Love it”
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Denise Marrero Cisco, Graduation Poem
“Your words are so beautiful !!”
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Glenna Bizahaloni, University of New Mexico
“you manage to provoke the deepest thought & keep your ever-hungry audience begging for more. Go Legacy, Go!”
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Lynda Byrd Wade
“I love this, Frankie! There's so many women out there who need to open their eyes and realize they deserve more than what they're getting out of their relationship. So sad that some women never get to know what a real relationship should feel like because they're so used to being made to feel less than they're worth.”
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Aubrey Elise, Sound of Beauty Poem
“ you gotta hear this, he's the best :) keep it going http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_10798489
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Virginia Contreras
“Wow I love it and can definitely relate...your poetry never disappoints :)”
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Amber Times, Student, Berry College, GA
“Hidden Legacy is one of the biggest influences in my life! I have learn from this man and I hope that one day I can shake his hand and simply say thank you. This man is true at what he does and what he does is the truth!”
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Cody Stephenson, Northern Michigan University Student, Artist & Musician
“Check out @HiddenLegacy do his thing on stage. Spoken wrd poetry... 4 the Spanglish...http://j.mp/tFV5DR
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Adrian Bellani, Actor , (2011 "Moneyball")
“@HiddenLegacy wow. Respect. That's some good stuff
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Adrian Bellani, Actor, TV star
“There was nothing "Hidden" in Hidden Legacy's performance. He captured the audience with his presence before he even touched the microphone, but when he did...it was story-telling at its best!
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Reina Thomas, Vice President, Black Student Union-Kenyon College
“My wife and I loved your performance at the Patchogue theatre. You have such a powerful presence and positive message, and your pace and delivery are amazing”
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William Scorzarijr, Patchogue Theater
“The performance was live..full of crazy energy..congrats man keep doin your thing,the SUPER HERO piece shook the whole room..glad i went to check it let me kno when the next show is..congrats again man”
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Edy Martin, Rapper, Musician
“Really, your stuff is so, so good. I was legitimately blown away.”
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Siobhan V O'Loughlin, Actress, Towson University
“You are GREAT!!!!!!”
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Chef Jeanine V DiMenna, Page One Restaurant, Glen Cove, NY
“i want to give a shout out to my dear friend and fellow Poet Hidden Legacy.. A Poet with heart and motivation for a woman pain and a child's despair .. add him and share him he is a positive influence in ones life trust check him out.... snap snap snap.. hoping he will come to lawton, oklahoma soon!”
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Barbara Ashby, Lawton, Oklahoma
“I remember the 1st show I saw at Suffolk like it was yesterday! I can only imagine all those other across the country you and Shadokat have been able to impact. Much respect & love for ya'll commitment and determination!”
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James Barreiro, Student- Suffolk Community College
“When Hidden Legacy came to my college, we didn't know what we were in for, but we all left astonished and inspired. Not only does he speak truth in his poems, but also speaks with a passion that I have never seen before. I left the show wondering if I will ever be able to experience the same thing I experienced that day, and he has left me wanting more. If you are on this tour schedule and are thinking about going, GO! If you're thinking about not going, then you better GO! I promise you that you will leave feeling goosebumps and chills wondering how it is even possible for a human to speak with such words of grace, talent, and reality.”
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Amaka Nwagbologu, Student - University of New Mexico
“Hidden legacy is truly blessed with a special gift to reach out to people and leave a blissful feeling in their souls. His poetry is intriguing, genuine, one of a kind. The amount of work, time and dedication he puts into his pieces and his performances is incredibly recognizable, the energy that he brings is powerful and hard not to get attached to. He draws you in with his presence and keeps you hooked with his creatively written words then closes with an effectual ending. I am heartened of his passion and excited for his tour. I acknowledge your commitment and will continue to be a supporter of what you do. “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.”
― Maya Angelou”
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Alexandra Hellman, Student @ Borough of Manhattan College
“Hidden Legacy rocked the Black and White Affair at Utah State University! You lead the way for more of a poetry scene in Logan, Utah. Thank you so much for that. I knew the minute I got home I had to look you up online and find more of your work. I love your recent stuff and your new tracks are nothing short of wonderful. I wouldn't expect anything less from you. If you ever make it back to Utah please let me know!”
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Saleha Jamal Ahmed, Student - Utah State University
“I had the honor of seeing these two perform at my college. There on stage and off stage chemistry is mind blowing. Lyrically they are inspirational and profound on a level I found awe intoxicating. With pieces like Superheroes(Legacy) and Crop Circles(Shadokat) they captivated the minds and hearts of the audience. Since I got a taste of there styles and poems I have been hooked. Keep up the good work guys... Come back to Suffolk soon we need more people like you in our world. Much love and respect!”
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William Dagastino, Student- Suffolk Community College
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