07:00 PM : Madgesdiq @ Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center

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Hip Hop Book Event - Printable Version - September 5, 2006

For Immediate Release
Book Release Signing and performance
"Steppin’Out" by Madgesdiq
WHEN: September 13, 7:00
WHERE Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center
5340 N Interstate (near Killingsworth MAX line)
TICKETS free
INFORMATION 360 907-3209
www.myspace.com/madgesdiq
MEDIA CONATCT Kenya Budd
360 907-3209
mismasi@aol.com

Your family’s athleticism is legendary. You are compared to your father, your uncle, as well as your nationally recognized cousin and brother. Not just by your family, friends and community, but every sports fans from all over. Every young school boys supposed dream is loaded on your shoulders. Your name and face are broadcast across the country. And you have talent too. Talent to play ball, be charming, talent to get out and get rich. Who would choose to be poet instead of a famous basketball player? Madgesdiq.

Madgesdiq grew up Antoine Stoudamire in a family of star athletes. His first book, a collection of thoughts and poems, entitled "Steppin’ Out" chronicles his journey toward freedom and peace. He displays tremendous courage and faith as he rises above the expectations of others and charts his own path; one of writer, author, performer and public speaker.
Much of Madgesdiq’s work has been performed live, but he longs for a more tangible and personal experience for the audience member, hence the publication of "Steppin’ Out". September 13th he will share readings from his collection of poems followed by a book signing. Attendance is free.

Madgesdiq first began his artistic endeavors as a musician in 1999. Since then the conscious hip hop artists has released two successful albums (the first being titled, The Rebirth and the second one being self-titled), as well as a prosperous mix tape, known in streets as, All I Wanna Do. With each new album and appearance the fiery soul rebel continues to gain momentum and enthusiasts. He has opened for premier acts such as KRS-One, Lyrics Born, Living Legends, Medusa, The Lifesavas, The Jungle Brothers, Zion I, Black Sheep, Rjd2, Chuck D and The Coup. He has also performed at the Seattle Hemp Fest, Northwest Reggae Festival and Alonzo Mourning’s ZO’s Summer Groove in Miami, Florida.

Adrienne Flagg, Creative Director
Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center
5340 N Interstate
Portland, OR 97217
www.ifcc-arts.org
503.823.4322
Direct 503.823.2070
Fax 503.823.2061
"Committed to creating an environment in which people of every ethnic/cultural background come