Hometown: Oakland, CA
Label: Modern Day Black Momma® Records
Website: moderndayblackmomma.com
Genre: Rap
Gen Eyes Wide is a spoken word style created by Felice Bois. It's a unique approach to spoken word poetry that focuses on:
1. Authentic storytelling
2. Empowering messages
3. Personal growth
4. Social commentary
5. Performance techniques
Felice Bois developed Gen Eyes Wide as a way to express herself and connect with others through the power of spoken word. Her style is characterized by:
1. Raw honesty
2. Passionate delivery
3. Inspiring themes
4. Creative language
5. Engaging performance
Gen Eyes Wide is not just a style, but a movement that aims to inspire and uplift audiences, encouraging them to embrace their individuality and speak their truth.
MORE ABOUT FELICE BOIS:
Journey through the prolific writings and captivating performances of this rising star, known for her unique blend of meekness, storytelling, and a calm spirit, all under the coveted trademark "Modern Day Black Momma®," solidifying her place as a highly esteemed BMI songwriter.
She is a firm believer in the almighty Gospel of Jesus Christ, a playwright, aspiring filmmaker, peace activist, a celebrated prose poet, transformational speaker, the CEO and Founder of her media publishing company Modern Day Black Momma® Records; some might say spoken-word virtuoso. That's just the tip of her cache of talents.
Her pen name is Felice Bois, an Oakland, California native whose life challenges in her childhood, as a single mother and a Black woman could no longer go hidden or unspoken. Despite being abused in foster homes while her biological mother was unable to care for her and her siblings, and her father, an infamous and well-known pimp plied his trade on the streets of Oakland and elsewhere, Felice still somehow occasionally saw light at the end of a very dark tunnel.
Rather than living, she merely existed in impoverished ghettos in Southern California, Oakland, and smaller Bay Area cities, becoming a teenage mother by a man who didn't love her. It would have been easy for Felice to become paralyzed in victim-hood, but she has chosen, and continues to choose to flourish as a victor. By turning her pains into passion, and crying into creativity, Felice emerges as a critical social voice with an ever-evolving penchant for personal refinement, proving to be dynamic, galvanizing, and inspiring.
Felice is deeply invested in the emotional wholeness and spiritual prosperity of young Black men in particular to help change the trajectory of those headed for disaster. But, that in no way dampens her admitted role as an unapologetic feminist for all women.
Her highly acclaimed first album Gen Eyes Wide, barely begins to scratch the surface of the fervor and flair which lies beneath.
Whether working as a job corp participant, health care worker, customer service representative, real estate agent, housing and corporate administrator, theater director, mother or wife, Felice Bois is a powerhouse of a human being, a misplaced personality, and a woman on the rise.
~ b.f. thames
Award winning journalist and podcaster
Co-creator of the multi-award winning podcast "Uncuffed", a "recommended listen" by the New York Times
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...poems that provide inspiration for today's youth to turn away from self-indulgent, self-destructive lifestyles and toward lives of responsibility, respectability, and achievement."
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Sacramento Public Library - Sacramento Public Library
"From her trials and victories as a single mother with a troubled teen, she tells her story with a strong message of hope for other mothers and teenagers through her creative and powerful vocal delivery of the Spoken Word.
Femme Lounge had a chat with this amazing woman who believes in making a difference in the world and is walking the talk."
~Femme Lounge, Woman.ng
Lounge Lady - Woman.ng Online Magazine
"Beautiful woman and even more beautiful music keep up the good work sweetheart I love your tunes."
Reverbnation.com/Melik
"Felice Bois has an incredible story, yet unfolding, of improvement and failure, growth and stagnation, labored gains, and incredibly debilitating personal loss."
"...she never allowed her back story to define her, rather it has goaded and propelled her forward in life. Felice has been transforming her pain into passion by making it her pulpit in lieu of her prison..."
~ Brian Franklin Thames
Author of Vanilla Tears
Brian Thames - MDBM Records
“Felice... thanks for all the tips you give us to raise our children”
Hope Lavoie - Facebook.com/Moderndayblackmomma
“Felice you are not only an artist of words but you are a messenger with a message that needs to be heard...Peace & Blessings to you My Artist Friend!”
Lady Flava - Facebook.com/Moderndayblackmomma
“YOU ARE A VERY BEAUTIFUL SISTER INSIDE OUT!!!!!! VERY TALENTED!!!!!!
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Ulysses - Blackplanet.com
“Love a lady with something real to say! Keep grind'n, I gotcha back..”
Sonny Boy Dillard - Reverbnation.com
“...you're truly under rated.”
Kathleen Logan - Reverbnation.com
“I enjoyed your recital yesterday. Never quit.”
Kevin Matlock - Facebook.com
“your poetry is truly dynamic. It touched me in ways beyond human expression.”
William "Malik" McDaniels - Private
“you are the truth...”
100 click j guttaman az henchman - Reverbnation.com
“I am proud of what you have accomplished in this life. Struggle on, I am excited to see whats to come. Peace”
Celeste Harrell - Facebook.com/Moderndayblackmomma
“#6, Editors Pick on CDbaby!”
CDbaby.com - CDbaby.com
“Felice you are truely dynamic and your words touch so many, in so many different ways u inspire me to take my lyrics and music to a new level.
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Saeed - Reverbnation.com
“LOVE YOUR WORK YOU ARE BLESSED KEEP SPREADING YOUR TALENT AND NEVER GIVE UP....YOUR GIFT HAS REACHED ALL THE WAY UP HERE IN CANADA
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Spokken - Reverbnation.com
“Your Voice is rich and powerful...Stay Beautiful Sis!”
Miko Walker - Modern Day Black Momma Records
“Wonderful Music! Pure talent.”
Elmer Pastorius - Reverbnation
“Hello, and greetings from Germany!
Just right now I listen to your spoken words!
I like your kind of words very much / and how you tell it!
I thank you ! you have talent / GREAT !!!”
Stegelmann & Co - Reverbnation.com
“Keep on writing – you are stupendous at it! The world needs your vision…
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Carol Mathew-Rogers - Via private message
“...your music is pretty tight, keep up the good work. You will def make it.
~Bossy
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Bossy - Reverbnation.com
“MODERN DAY BLACK MAMA" I LOVE IT I LOVE IT I LOVE IT!!!! Keep doin your thing mama, please dont stop so many young women, black & white need to hear your point of view for real!!!!! Dont stop your grind for nothin...”
REVOLUTION - Reverbnation.com
“a real sista, i dig yo real talk”
JAY_AMIN - Reverbnation.com
"a TRUE Supa Soul Sista with power in her VOICE
to move the masses!
much respect"
COCOARED - Reverbnation/cocoared
“...ur words move!!!!!”
SIXX JABOOYY - Reverbnation.com
“you are an inspiration to many...god bless!
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JAYENEM - Reverbnation.com
"Hi Felice!
Thank you so much sista...your words are not only healing for young men, but also to the parents who know they’re not alone."
May God’s richest blessings abound you for the good works you produce!
Candace Burts - Modern Day Black Momma Records
“Copped it off CD baby thanks....”
R4R Music - Reverbnation.com
“i literally listened to your stuff and went "oh my god" i just love your energy. your words flow so...wonderfully wow. i just..wow you ARE a true poet. i love you....
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Konstantin (RIP the band) - Reverbnation.com
“Listening to "Modern Day Black Momma" now, I just became a fan...I pray that the Blessings of Daddy God Overtake you with abundance of Love, Joy, Peace and Prosperity Amen.”
Debra Price - Reverbnation.com
“As a brother who was raised only by grandma and momma, I know the deepness of 'Modern Day Black Momma' all too well. Thank U 4 sharing your passion with the world.
Fingersnaps and Kudos!!! ...Speak nubian Princess,...speak. The modern black fathers, brothers, hutlers, thugs, gangsters, and businessmen are listening closely,...and we 'all' feel U. Much Love and Respect.”
Shadow - Reverbnation.com/felicebois
“
LABORER AND THE STREET HUSTLER: A PERSONAL FAVORITE HAD TO POST IT ON FACEBOOK AS WELL. MAY YOUR VOICE BE HEARD BY SOMEONE ELSE SO MAYBE THEY SIT BACK AND THINK.
I truely love this Laborer and Street Hustler... Speaking on life...
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Robb Frost - Reverbnation.com
“Luv it, in luv with the music
”
Blue Boi Productions - Reverbnation.com
“I am a supporter of your music, and I want to give you the inspiration to fight on and continue to succeed as an artist, going independant or going major, as long as it keeps you happy and u keep it fun,”
Sidney101 - Reverbnation
“A power house of soul, a body of love and blessing to those who hear this well spoken poetic flow...”
Gwendolyn D. Adams-Evans - Facebook.com/lynniselindsey
"...I HAVE LISTENED TO YOUR ENTIRE CD AND I LOVE IT. I LIKE THE FACT THAT YOU DID IT A'CAPELLA. YOUR WORDS PIERCE THE SOUL..."
Sistah Taraji - Modern Day Black Momma Records
“Breathe of fresh air!!! thank you!!!”
Blackheart The Elite!!! - Reverbnation.com/felicebois
“I love your work. Its so pure.”
Jazzric - Reverbnation.com
“I love, "Shame on You." It's a tragic story that we see replayed everyday time and time again in high schools across our country. Some learn only from experience. Others (us) learn from the experiences of other people.”
Art Sheppard - Poetic Works
"Who You Gone Be"...outstanding!
Russell A. Worrell - Reverbnation.com/felicebois
“I love you!!! all the best wishes!!!
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VINN GRIMM - Reverbnation.com/felicebois
“Wow!!!!. Now U r a true sister.. U have the message...keep doing your thang!!!
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Rick-A-Shade - Reverbnation.com
“im so in love with this spoken word...its so urban and street...”
Da Chil Spot - Reverbnation.com
“Wow i was blown away by your words and your voice, what a great combination!”
Lboogie64 - Reverbnation.com
“oh!!! we need more strong black speaker like you...OMG!!! WHO WE GONE BE IS A STRONG,POWERFUL MESSAGE....WISH I COULD SEE YOU DO THAT LIVE...I STARTED PICKIN MY GUITAR BENEATH YOU SPEAKING...STAY STRONG MY SISTER...IM A FAN
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Reverbnation.com/itswaltmann - Reverbnation.com
“THAT LISTEN LOUD TRACK IS HOT”
Deuces - Reverbnation.com
“I love your work/lyrical content and I love your vocal delivery. "Modern Day Black Momma "is powerful! Thanks for sharing sista!”
Tracy Soul - Reverbnation.com
“I am inspired. I'm single mother of three...
I had to listen to "Modern Day Black Momma" 10 times...I am now empowered with more pride and dignity to do what I have to do as a modern day black momma. Thank you. Keep doing what you do for it is truly a gift.
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Anonymous 'Sonic Bids" User - Sonic Bids
"...may god bless you, with love......love rider..."
Goast Rider - Reverbnation.com
“I love your words of wisdom. Your words really touched me. You go girl, you are blessed with God's divine intervention.”
Malia Dorshea - facebook.com
"...i respect what you do."
Jay Trapp - Reverbnation.com
“NICE! GOOD TRUTH! & STYLE! YOU'VE BEEN TALKING TO WISDOM!
BEING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF TRUTH! SHALOM!
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Robb Henison - Reverbnation.com
"You are deep sister. You have so much wisdom that needs to be heard by the ears and digest by the mind."
Chris Rapley - Facebook.com
“I like ya style, I'm really like the fact that you wear your hair natural I wish more black women would do it. You remind me of Angela Davis and nikki giovani, keep doin ya thang sista, don't let nobody bring you down.
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CjRome - Reverbnation.com
"...your words are full of power sister....much needed food 4 tha hungry soul!!"
THASUPREMEONE Dj "Ra-G" N - Reverbnation.com/felicebois
"Healing Words: I stumbled over your page...listened to your spoken words. I like it. Thanks."
Slay - Reverbnation.com
“i love what you are doing here....thank god for a woman such as yourself keep up the fight....”
LIVING LEGEND - Reverbnation.com
“Wow! That is the only word that I could come up with to describe your gift! I know it takes alot of lifes hurt & happiness to create works like yours, but from all that I just experienced on your page, It was worth it. Thank you for the beauty of your gift/ your art.”
John D. Green - Felice Bois, Facebook Fan Page
“I love the "Modern Day Black Momma," and the "Laborer and The Street Hustler!" I love it! Your story telling is filled with truth and presented with authentic emotion from deep within you. I've bookmarked you and will be listening to all your work...”
Milo Edwards - Modern Day Black Momma Records
"...Your words are not only healing for young men, but also to the parents who know they’re not alone."
Candace Burts - Modern Day Black Momma Records
“Lady you had my heart beating 10 times faster, with the words of wisdom you speak... You are truly blessed with a gift like no other... Keep doing what you do my friend! My last words are Wooowwwww!!!!
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Brenda Rouse - Felice Bois, Facebook Fan Page
“This here is a quality artists with a quality product...click the link and get a taste TODAY...then make a purchase and support this amazing indie arist!
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Lady Flava - Facebook Fanpage
"Felice this is from the heart you have so much talent, I love your drive and dedication to what you believe in I salute you in all your dreams."
Joe Bennett - Facebook.com
"...very impressed. You are a genius in work ethics and perfection..."
Charles Gray - Bandzoogle.com
“I'm purchasing and adding to my ipod the positive energy of your being. I love it!”
Milo Edwards - Modern Day Black Momma Records
“Your poetry is "The Truth". You inspire me to write more.
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Leslie Taylor - Facebook Fan Page
“Wow,
cousin you are truly something special.... I'm like the audience I want more....You are just a amazing women... wow.. Hugs & Kisses...I love you!!!!!!!!!!!
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Kaysha Harris - Facebook Fan Page
“Felice a woman on a mission to spread the love one word at a time. I admire your devotion with your blueprint to guide our young men in the right direction. May peace and love stay in your heart.”
Joe Bennett - Modern Day Black Momma Records
“I admire your style and how you inspire others
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Stacy Crandall - Facebook Fan Page
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I LOVED WHAT I JUST HEARD. I CAN'T BELIEVE MY VERY GOOD AND BEST FRIEND DID IT. HER PERFORMING IS GLORIFYING, TOUCHING AND TRUTH. I LOVE FELICE BOIS, IM A TRUE FAN OF YOURS.
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Trena Reed - Cdbaby.com
“Femme Lounge had a chat with this amazing woman who believes in making a difference in the world and is walking the talk.”
Shola Adu-Okubote - Femme Lounge
"Modern Day Black Momma" so well defined. I really admire this site. Thank you Felice Bois!
Posted by: Mz Gee
Mz. Gee - Modern Day Black Momma Records
“I like your contrasts, Felice! God doesn't throw us away because of our short comings but extracts our faults painstakingly and forges us into perfection! what a Sovereign Genius!
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Sharron Nicole Perkins - Facebook Fan Page
“SHAME ON YOU IS HOT. NICE PIECE. YOU ALWAYS MAKE ME THINK.
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Sistah Taraji - Poetic Works
"...real deep, you speak words of wisdom, along with times of now you hit the nail head with the hammer."
Posted by: hogrydah - Modern Day Black Momma Records