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James Ivy Richardson II (born March 3, 1976) is an American performance poet, spoken word artist, songwriter, and author. He won his first Grammy Award in 2023 with his sixth album, The Poet Who Sat by the Door .
“Dreams Don't Come True, They Are True.” - J. Ivy. Truly, when it comes to the art of Hip-Hop Poetry, J. Ivy is the 1st of his kind. He is a pioneer, a trendsetter, one who has knocked down impossible doors, taking the Art of Poetry directly to mainstream music & television arenas.
Nov 30, 2021 · Official Website — J. Ivy. GRAMMY Nominated for BEST SPOKEN WORD ALBUM. Watch on. GRAMMY NOMINATED!! November 30, 2021. I’m beyond proud to announce that my latest album, CATCHING DREAMS: Live at Fort Knox Chicago has been nominated for a GRAMMY in the category for Best Spoken Word Album. This is huge for the culture. This is huge for poetry.
J. Ivy is a Award Winning Poet, Recording Artist, Songwriter, Actor, and Author from Chicago, who is known for his work on HBO Def Poetry, Kanye West’s, “Never Let Me Down," television ...
Ivy is a performance poet, a spoken word artist, and a songwriter. He won a Grammy Award in 2023 with his sixth album, THE POET WHO SAT BY THE DOOR, making him the first-ever winner in the Best Spoken Word Poetry Album category. Ivy was born James Ivy Richardson II in Chicago, Illinois.
Feb 4, 2023 · Poet J. Ivy is a nominee for the Grammys' Best Spoken Word Poetry Album award — a new category he helped create, after petitioning the Recording Academy.
Apr 6, 2023 · Trending on Billboard. The title of Ivy’s Grammy-winning album was inspired both by his role in establishing the new category and by the 1969 novel/1973 film The Spook Who Sat by the...
