[The 5th L]What's Really Good?
1. www.SpeakUrPeace.com presents... (brand new open mic venue in Baltimore County) SPEAK UR PEACE THURSDAY'S Each and every Thursday Starting June 5th, 2008. Open Mic Music all night (soul, classic Hip-Hop). Food provided by Peju's Kitchen Drink specials @ Peju's Lounge, 1724 Woodlawn Drive, Baltimore, MD 21244. Doors open @ 8pm Admission: $5 donation
2. Go to WWW.5thL.COM and WWW.Myspace.com/the5thL to make note of all the appearances and travels of The 5th L From Baltimore to Washington DC to Philly to Connecticut and even further.
3. Reset is the 3rd album released from the spoken word poetry duo, The 5th L. Considered to be a sequel to their previous album, The Water Margin a concept recorded project, in which they dealt with the struggles of being an artist, and the relationships that hang in the balance. Although this album isn't conceptually arranged as the previous one, this album and performance will display an upgrade in the artistry (concepts, rhymes, creativity and performance), as well as exhibit their continuous growth as men, parents and entertainers. As usual, The 5th L provides an array of emotions delivered in their poetry and rhymes, backed by a full band, special guests, singing, dancing and lighting to give the most entertaining presentation of what one can do with poetry and songs. This release will be taking place at Center Stage, located at 700 North Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 on Saturday, June 21st, 2008 at 8pm.
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