Simone Nikkole

Welcome Back 2 Moca!

simone.nikkole — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:49:32 +0000

So I returned to Moca after a brief hiatus to a great welcoming back. But I was truly not prepared for what I was coming into. Thirsty had written a poem about me and performed it in front of everyone. If any of you have heard about Thirsty, you would know how I was feeling… so embarrassing! Normally you would be flattered right… No not me! JP Justice totally ran with it so I buried my face in my hands and deflected it the only way I knew how.. through poetry…. I read some other poetry getting some anger out towards another person in my life who needed to be shut down. “Property” was a great poem to release all of this anger and I felt a lot of women related to it. Thanks for flowing with me.

Next time I go to Moca in two weeks, I will be back to my main form and it will be THE ANNIVERSARY OF “MY JOURNEY THROUGH POETRY” AND THE FORMATION OF Sí.NIK PRODUCTIONS! Party planning is in the works for after the holidays… check back here for more information after New Years!
Poetically Blessed,
Simone Nikkole

Simone Nikkole in the R-O-C!

simone.nikkole — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:30:17 +0000

So I finally made it to Rochester after missing my first flight. After enjoying a weekend with the Ladies and my fraternity, it was time to get down to business. I was able to put some of my books in the bookstore by Global Village called Shop One! So all of my Rochester readers, please visit Shop One for your copy.

Afterward, I set up for my book signing and reading at Java Wally’s. I appreciate those that attended and enjoyed the company of my professor and magazine supervisor. The questions from the audience was great and thought provocking. I was overjoyed that I got to meet up with another Sí.Nik artist, Carlos Valentin. It is always refreshing to talk to and fellowship with other aficionados of the written and spoken word. It was great to be back where everything began to get serious; I really nourished my love for the art of poetry within the walls of the College of Liberal Arts and the halls of Unity House and the Student Union. I enjoyed my time so much so that I am planning on a another trip in February for another book signing and am adding a performance to Unity House’s “Tribute.” I have so much memories from U-House… check out the Jackson 5!

Rochester, see you soon,
Simone Nikkole

Only at Moca!

simone.nikkole — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:26:53 +0000

Man oh man…. why do I keep going back to Moca’s? I know what I am gonna get… i’mma be uncomfortable for a few minutes and then people are going to kill the mic with verbal artistry very sensuously or erotically… sometimes the raunchiness creeps in but I can find beauty in everything.. RIGHT? Tuesday though I was pleasantly surprised… I often leave early because I usually have papers or client notes to write for class (yes, I still go to school folks… Grad school at Columbia University…) so I miss these guys but I am glad that the order switched up tonight… D-Black and Eric were crazy! I was like thank the Lord I hear some diversity.. some heavy things being spit… some knowledge being dropped on the Moca stage… it was so refreshing to hear them, I yelled at Mac for keeping them from me…usually after I left, they would perform…

Poetically blessed and greatful for inspiration,
Simone Nikkole

Nov 1st… Busy way to start the month!

simone.nikkole — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:20:45 +0000

So tonight I went to see “being elmo” after class and then to Moca’s afterward to read some poetry… I was in a great mood after watching “being elmo”. Other than the fact that I love Elmo, I was loving how inspiration that documentary was… After that I loved Elmo more… I couldn’t believe that Sesame Street was first introduced to “Love” when Kevin took over the job of solo puppeteer for Elmo. I related to the journey of following your dreams no matter how outlandish it might sound to other people… it doesn’t matter; it’s about what your heart says. Once I have my own place, I am buying every Elmo thing that I don’t already own…

I went to Moca’s in such I good mood that I wanted to try something different… I read the poems that were love poems driven by anger… “Animalistic” was so hard to read but I could see they were hanging on to my every word… I wanted to read “Property” but I thought one angry poem was enough so I re-read “Evaporate”… that seemed to be everyone’s favorite.. I love it too so I can’t be mad… but my muse will never know… You can check out “evaporate” in Enhance Magazine pages 6 &7. It will also be in my upcoming book, “TO love Azúcar.” Come out to Moca’s to get a taste of some Azúcar!

Living to love while poetically blessed,
Simone Nikkole aka Azúcar Morena

Día de los Muertos 2011

simone.nikkole — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 22:38:33 +0000

Although I don’t celebrate Halloween, I love celebrating Día de los Muertos! Tonight I will be with Coalition for Latino/a Scholars and the Chicano Caucus honoring those that have passed on… I am so excited to read “Bristle Blessings” as a “calaverita” to honor one of my great teachers as she passed away this summer! “Bristle Blessings” will be featured in one of my next projects, “Ode to My Penmakers”. Be on the Look out for that!

Te amo pa siempre Mrs. Ella!

Humbly in Reverence,
Simone Nikkole

Third time’s a charm

simone.nikkole — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:50:02 +0000

So I went to Moca last night. It was good as always, JP Justice was funny as ever… although some of the poetry can be uncomfortable, I believe that the poets have a gift of expression. It takes a lot of courage to stand at the Moca mic and read whatever you have whether it be erotic poetry, political poetry, or sensual poetry. I am glad they accept everyone no matter where there talent is. It is nice to know that there is a poetic family with a slightly different market than my own that I can be comfortable and real with! Mona is always one of my favorite… Blue did his thing too… No matter how hard I try, I can’t seem to understand Thirsty… he’s on a level that I would not like to visit… Come to Moca and you’ll see, (He’s always first). I should hit up Moca again in Two WEEKS! NOVEMBER 1ST. Remember if you want a sneak peak of the pieces that I am working on for my next project, “TO love Azúcar”, you can hear them exclusively @ Moca Bar and Lounge Every other Tuesday Night!

poetically blessed because it’s all love,
Simone Nikkole aka Azúcar Morena

To Be Heard

simone.nikkole — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:41:19 +0000

Today I was fortunate enough to see the documentary, “To Be Heard”. I was so inspired by the fight of three best friends to find their voice with poetry and spoken word. I was so moved by Pearl and her wall of words especially. I am working on becoming a Power Writer and helping others find their voice.

If you can I hope you see “To Be Heard” when the screening comes to a city near you! Check out the “To Be Heard” Website and Twitter.

Always looking for inspiration,
Simone Nikkole

Cafe Shebach

simone.nikkole — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 01:02:18 +0000

oh-my-goodness! last night was crazy! church on a Friday night at an open mic at Cafe Shebach in Newark! Who knew those existed?

It’s kinda like… where have you been all my life? I had so much fun praising the Lord and reading my religious poetry… I finally had the leap of faith to read “thought it not robbery” out loud. Check out “My journey through Poetry” to read it.

Shandon was amazing with his piano…. I’m telling you his fingers are annointed. Lady Eclectic was always powerful and GodSent was at home…

We took over the Cafe with an impromptu jam session. It was crazy! I wish I took pictures… I will definitely have to get those pictures next time I visit… when I do, you will be the first to see them.

Jazz and Poetry Night Affair

simone.nikkole — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 20:24:21 +0000

Last night, it was Mila’s Birthday and she planned a Jazz and Poetry night at Montclair State University with Alpha Kappa Psi. It was such a great event. Great talent of all kinds… I hope I can get some of these great artists for my showcase in a few weeks…. I loved performing and getting inspiration from other performers. There was the A.V.E.N.G.E.R.S.(Articulating Verbal Expressions Naturally Giving Everything Rightful Sentencing) crew in the building and Si.Nik Productions artists… Everyone working together to bring forth boundless art.

Shout outs to PureMusiq who killed it with the music for the night!

Pictures coming soon! I cannot wait until all you Si.Nik’ers can experience the art that comes from the collaborations made from this event! Stay tuned.

For more information about Mila (Lady Eclectic) check out her blog and our company website.

happy birthday to the Chief Marketing and Public Relations Officer, MilaRose!

1 love,
Simone Nikkole

Take 2 @ Moca

simone.nikkole — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:30:52 +0000

More Azúcar Morena at Moca tonight! It was so much fun. We had some new artists such as Singer Marcus Allen! I loved his sweet sound… hopefully he can perform at my Showcase in October…

“Thirsty” was ridiculous! JP Justice is always funny. He also speaks the truth! Especially about President Obama… But my secret favorite is “Blue”! (Not so secret anymore! lol) He is so conscious with his pieces despite all the erotic and raunchy pieces that others have. He makes it more comfortable for me to read my sensual work. Another favorite is Mona Bode. I love the confidence and stage presence she has. I like her pieces too; she has a talent with timing and vocabulary. I can’t wait to work with her on an Erotic Poetry CD. So excited! Azúcar making moves!

I performed just English pieces from “T.O. Love Azúcar”. I am learning I have to command the stage a bit more so that they are hanging on every word… I’m gonna try something different when I go back on the 18th…I’ll let you know if it works..

Pictures coming soon…