Taki Brown writes and delivers original rhymed and narrative poetry. After meeting at SOWAL House Creative Studio in 2022, I sat down with Taki to discuss our Tennessee background and his creative work.
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Taki is a trailblazing poet who has a gift for both Rhymed and Narrative poetry. His delivery of words is candid, gaudy, and serene; however, don’t let his smooth flavor fool you. There’s no question that his vision exceeds the boundaries of his stage performance.
West Tennessee Talent
Born in Jackson, TN, Taki spent most of his life in Walton Beach, FL. He has also involved himself in many things in his short life. Currently, he resides in Hampton, VA, and has been Active Duty with the United States Air Force since 2017. Taki has also found time to attend college at the University of Maryland Global Campus while pursuing a degree in Marketing.
However, Taki’s interest lies in poetry and acting. His career with poetry began in Florida, and he enjoyed his first gig at Spill The Tea in Fort Walton Beach.
“When I first got to Florida, I thought poetry was just something to do. I was like all the other kids who grew up in my era. I tried rapping and freestyling with my friends. I wanted to find a way to release my emotions and be vulnerable with my audience, and poetry was the answer,” he says.
Since becoming a poet, he has performed in states outside of Florida, including North Carolina, Virginia, Alabama, and others. He also has a gift for acting, brilliantly combining his talents and turning his poetry into film. His first production, or poetry short film, is called You Were Loved, which was based on one of his poems.
When not writing, he donates his time to community service projects, mentoring youth, and hosting jazz and blues events. You can follow Taki’s Instagram page @taki_brown.