P.O.E.T Thenextrevolution

Hailing from Newark, NJ but currently making Durham, NC his stomping grounds, P.O.E.T (real name Troy Lewis) explains that the meaning behind the title of his album is that it is the harder and softer side of the revolution. “We need to show people that revolution is not about color. It’s about regrouping our liberated people.” Inspired by the creative souls of Maya Angelou and Saul Williams, P.O.E.T was a survivor of the streets and looked to poetry as his refuge. Having performed in vari...

Hailing from Newark, NJ but currently making Durham, NC his stomping grounds, P.O.E.T (real name Troy Lewis) explains that the meaning behind the title of his album is that it is the harder and softer side of the revolution. “We need to show people that revolution is not about color. It’s about regrouping our liberated people.” Inspired by the creative souls of Maya Angelou and Saul Williams, P.O.E.T was a survivor of the streets and looked to poetry as his refuge. Having performed in various venues across New Jersey and in the Triangle for the last eight years, the Silent Myndz Entertainment founder and owner has become a must-hear performer. He has really transformed a city to see his vision.