Hoodraised is National award winning Spoken Word Artist that can entertain, entice, inspire or educate with his words. He's well versed in all genres and has performed poems for weddings, spa parties, bachelorette parties, engagement parties, churches and motivational speaking at youth events. He will also tailor pieces to a specific individualor event. Hoodraised is a national award winning artist and has opened up for Grammy award winning artist Mary Mary and Malik Yusef. He's graced the cover of magazines and newspapers. He dedicates himself to his gift so the passion will exude through his performance! Book him for any occasion and he'll you'll be left with an unforgettable experience.
Ollie HoodRaised Woods is a phenomenal poet and artist who is very professional. His work reaches many people in many ways from many ages, definitely a voice to be heard. His craft is handcrafted by greatness so he himself is nothing less than that. To truly see him is to truly experience his gift... ALL APPLAUSE!!!
In my time of knowing him, HoodRaised is a good spoken word artist to bless the 🎙that can give you a detail vision of whatever theme that needs to be spoken on & brings a deep message into existence each & everytime. For my event he came thru & flip a tag team style piece with another artist & the crowd lived it & was spoken very highly of afterwards Salute to #3BM #TeamAtEase ✌🏿️
HoodRaised is one of my favorite poets as well as Hosts. His favorite phrase is "Feed me your energy and I'll feed it back!" And he is definitely a ball of energy!!! Love him!!!
Absolutely phenomenal. He has moved me to tears of joy while reading/listening to him speak.
Ollie "HoodRaised" Woods is a crowd favorite at our ministry. He is able to carry the word of God as no one else does, delivering it as no one else is able to and, ultimately, reaching those often never before reached.
Hoodraised is an excellent Spoken Word Artist. One of my favorites, very diverse and entertaining.
Performed for a church event and was dynamic in all thy ways. Will definitely keep on the call back list.
HoodRaised is an awesome spoken word artist. He did a piece for my church and wowed the congregation. He is an amazing talent that the world needs to hear. His shows are amazing. He has an amazing spirit and gift. He's also a great leader, he gives back to the community. I can go on and on about him but there isn't enough hours in a day. Amazing, Outstanding King is what i call him.
This Spoken Word Artist is absolutely amazing. He has Mastered Strength, Intelligence & Sensuality in his craft. True Artistry on stage. If you've never experienced HoodRaised you are missing out.
HoodRaised is a phenomenal and invaluable asset to his craft. His pieces speak truth and life; even to the untrained ear. Each performance attended becomes grander and more powerful. He always gives the captive audience what they seek. I truly appreciate his artistry.
When HoodRaised performs he draws you in like no other....he is truly one of a kind he can do it all when it's comes to poetry, spoken words, erotic the guy is just over all talented....
He wowed my guest with his wordplay I will definitely hire him again. Several if my friends have also requested his presence at their own events.
Response from HoodRaised:
thanks for the opportunity!
Price Range: $100-2000
Hoodraised is a diverse spoken word artist based on the west side of Chicago. A dynamic host who's open mic recently won the National poetry awards "open mic of the year", Hood also holds the National poetry awards "Spoken word artist of the year". He's been performing for a about a decade and uses his gift not only to entertain but to teach and uplift. His gift has took him across the world and sometimes with fans in tow.
Hoodraised has opened up for Grammy award winning Mary Mary and Malik Yusef. Hoodraised lives by his motto "i don't have to change my space in order to change my fate" That's why he is still planted in the neighborhood he was born and raised in and teaching the youth. Hood is taking his talent to new levels with a twist!
| November 14, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Kingdom Valley Church |
| November 06, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Bits & Pieces1908 s Millard Harmony Community Church |
| October 29, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Cup and Spoon coffee house "Victims Advocate Rape victims Awareness event |
| October 25, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | 3927 w 16th All around your HOOD Tour |
| October 24, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Masquerade Ball Foreplay Poetry |
| October 04, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | At Ease Sunday's 42 w lake st Iak Park Il |
| September 21, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Hosteling International/ Peace Conference |
| September 18, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | People's church of Chicago Like Minds Event |
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