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Date Event
Aug13, 2007
Type:
Show/Concert
Location:
845 45th Ave NE
Columbia Heights MN 55421
Description:
Come see me live @ Dukes Sports Bar and NightClub
Sep03, 2007
Type:
Show/Concert
Location:
845 45th Ave NE
Columbia Heights MN 55421
Description:
Come see me live @ Dukes Sports Bar and NightClub.
Sep07, 2007
Type:
Show/Concert
Location:
MILWAUKEE WI
Description:
I will been in Milwaukee on a 3 day photo shoot. If you want to book some time get with me before i'm gone. Go to www.afro-preachah.com/airbrush for my rates. PROMOTERS If you've got ah show and you need a hot act, holla at'cha boy! I'm available to perform, host, or just get the party crackin. What ever you need! Send me a myspace message or email me with the info.afro@tripplesul.com
Sep08, 2007
Type:
Show/Concert
Location:
MILWAUKEE WI
Description:
I will been in Milwaukee on a 3 day photo shoot. If you want to book some time get with me before i'm gone. Go to www.afro-preachah.com/airbrush for my rates. PROMOTERS If you've got ah show and you need a hot act, holla at'cha boy! I'm available to perform, host, or just get the party crackin. What ever you need! Send me a myspace message or email me with the info.afro@tripplesul.com
Sep09, 2007
Type:
Show/Concert
Location:
MILWAUKEE WI
Description:
I will been in Milwaukee on a 3 day photo shoot. If you want to book some time get with me before i'm gone. Go to www.afro-preachah.com/airbrush for my rates. PROMOTERS If you've got ah show and you need a hot act, holla at'cha boy! I'm available to perform, host, or just get the party crackin. What ever you need! Send me a myspace message or email me with the info.afro@tripplesul.com
Feb12, 2008
Type:
Show/Concert
Location:
320 Cedar Ave S.
Minneapolis MN 55430
Description:
Performing live Cost:5.00
Feb13, 2008
Type:
Show/Concert
Location:
414 3RD AVE. NORTH.
Minneapolis MN 55430
Description:
414 Soundbar presents.....VIBE every Wednesday night . Doors open at 8 p.m. Valet parking is available Dress code is hip and trendy no white sneaks, no baseball caps or athletic apparel. SPEAK EASY LOUNGE Hosted by: AFRO- PREACHAH IF YOU ARE A POET, SPOKEN WORD ARTIST, LYRICIST, MUSICIAN OR SOMEONE WHO JUST ENJOYS GOOD MUSIC, COME ON DOWN AND SPEAK EASY. THIS IS NEW OPEN MIC SPOT FOR THE GROWN AND SEXY! DOORS OPEN AT 8 P.M. IF YOU WANT TO SIGN UP EARLY JUST SEND AND EMAIL TO AFRO@TRIPPLESUL.COM THE 414 SOUNDBAR is the newest and most intimate club in downtown Minneapolis. Located at 414 3rd Ave in the warehouse district directly across the highway from The Lounge and next to Visage. It is $50 to reserve a booth. Purchase a bottle of Champagne and the booth is included. Reservations are limited so go to www.414soundbar.com to reserve now.
Feb20, 2008
Type:
Show/Concert
Location:
414 3RD AVE. NORTH.
Minneapolis MN 55430
Description:
414 Soundbar presents.....VIBE every Wednesday night . Doors open at 8 p.m. Valet parking is available Dress code is hip and trendy no white sneaks, no baseball caps or athletic apparel. SPEAK EASY LOUNGE Hosted by: AFRO- PREACHAH IF YOU ARE A POET, SPOKEN WORD ARTIST, LYRICIST, MUSICIAN OR SOMEONE WHO JUST ENJOYS GOOD MUSIC, COME ON DOWN AND SPEAK EASY. THIS IS NEW OPEN MIC SPOT FOR THE GROWN AND SEXY! DOORS OPEN AT 8 P.M. IF YOU WANT TO SIGN UP EARLY JUST SEND AND EMAIL TO AFRO@TRIPPLESUL.COM THE 414 SOUNDBAR is the newest and most intimate club in downtown Minneapolis. Located at 414 3rd Ave in the warehouse district directly across the highway from The Lounge and next to Visage. It is $50 to reserve a booth. Purchase a bottle of Champagne and the booth is included. Reservations are limited so go to www.414soundbar.com to reserve now.
Feb26, 2008
Type:
Show/Concert
Location:
320 Cedar Ave S.
Minneapolis MN 55430
Description:
Performing live Cost:5.00
Feb27, 2008
Type:
Show/Concert
Location:
414 3RD AVE. NORTH.
Minneapolis MN 55430
Description:
414 Soundbar presents.....VIBE every Wednesday night . Doors open at 8 p.m. Valet parking is available Dress code is hip and trendy no white sneaks, no baseball caps or athletic apparel. SPEAK EASY LOUNGE Hosted by: AFRO- PREACHAH IF YOU ARE A POET, SPOKEN WORD ARTIST, LYRICIST, MUSICIAN OR SOMEONE WHO JUST ENJOYS GOOD MUSIC, COME ON DOWN AND SPEAK EASY. THIS IS NEW OPEN MIC SPOT FOR THE GROWN AND SEXY! DOORS OPEN AT 8 P.M. IF YOU WANT TO SIGN UP EARLY JUST SEND AND EMAIL TO AFRO@TRIPPLESUL.COM THE 414 SOUNDBAR is the newest and most intimate club in downtown Minneapolis. Located at 414 3rd Ave in the warehouse district directly across the highway from The Lounge and next to Visage. It is $50 to reserve a booth. Purchase a bottle of Champagne and the booth is included. Reservations are limited so go to www.414soundbar.com to reserve now.
Mar03, 2008
Type:
Show/Concert
Location:
711 Hennepin Ave.
Minneapolis MN 55431
Description:
Performing Live Cost:5.00
Mar04, 2008
Type:
Show/Concert
Time:
9:00 PM
Location:
Minneapolis MN 55431
Description:
I will be interviewing on Lip Service Radio with the lovely hostest TITI! “GROWN & SEXY WEDNESDAYS” – Weds Nights @10PM EST/7PM PST www.lipserviceradio.com www.myspace.com/boricua4play (347) 205-9787 Ladies call in and holla at’cha boyfriend!
Mar25, 2008
Type:
Show/Concert
Location:
Minneapolis MN 55431
Description:
This is an spoken word show from 7-p.m. est. Hosted by Rayne, Jason, Derrick. Call in number 646-716-8925. 04/03/2008
Apr03, 2008
Type:
Show/Concert
Time:
6:00 PM
Location:
Minneapolis MN 55431
Description:
This a poetry show that start 7pm est. Hosted by NYLA! CALL IN AT 8:25PM 646.596.3965
Afro-Preachah [HipHop, Rap, Soul]
Saint Paul, MN
Media
Photos
AFRO-PREACHAH & G.E.M.
Photo by Mike Dixon
PREACHAH MAN
AFRO & G.E.M.
  • Gimme Some Room - Feat. Protegee
  • Poppin My Colla
  • Shake
AFRO-PREACHAH & G.E.M.
Biography
James (Afro-Preachah) Porter iii, was born to Rev. James and Anita Porter Jr in Kansas City Mo as the oldest of three children. Afro's musical roots were given to him by his father and grandfather, both Baptist preachers, and step-father, hustler by trade. At the age of 5 he started singing in choir while going to blues and jazz clubs with his father. Sitting in his father’s practices, Afro was awed at the way James Jr. would have the whole apartment complex jumping. Afro always saw his father as a music mystical shaman. Everyone in there apartment complex would come home from work and knew that the music his father played would heal them. James and Anita divorced when young Afro was 7 killing his passion for music.

Forced to deal with the poverty stricken streets of Kansas City’s the south side, Afro was introduced to a hustling, slick talking pimp named Dwayne Nixon, his mother’s new love interest. Introducing Afro to old school music like Curtis Mayfield’s “Pusher Man” from his Super Fly album, Nixon rekindled Afro’s fiery love for music, a love that was smoldered during his parents divorce. “My dad is musical genius.” says Afro. “He can play 17 different instruments. He gave me a genuine love for music that will always be in my soul. When Nixon came around, he introduced me to old school soul and funk. His boy Wayne introduced me to new school rap. I grew up with a very unique blend. Son and grandson of Baptist preachers, and raised by a real life Pimp. Come on now, you know something rare had to come out of that.”

By 10 years of age Afro, was taking music theory and playing the trumpet. After graduating from Southwest High School, Kansas, Mo., with many awards and honors in the arts, Afro joined the U.S. Army. Once boot camp was finished, he was stationed in Fort Snelling, MN, where his grandfather Rev. Dr. James Porter Sr. pastored a church. Following the footsteps of his father, Afro became the head youth choir director at Greater Missionary Baptist Church in Minneapolis, MN.

Afro's hip-hop career began with many freestyle battles and poetry slams. This is where he met Dirty Brown and Mind Murderer. Dubed as SpyPimp, Afro became a part of a three man rap group called Third Eyed, signed by Jakester Records. Later Afro aka Spy-Pimp and Dirty Brown became a two man group signed to Fast Forward Entertainment. This relationship lead them to tours and performances with many national acts. When Dirty Brown moved to the West Coast, SpyPimp beacame a solo artist with GriffTown Records. J Griff, CEO of GriffTown Records, is responsible for blessing SpyPimp with the name Afro-Preachah. With the help of DBK (1 of 2 CEO's from Fast Foward Entertainment), his memories of church teaching and Pimpin Nixon, the sexy church music sound was born. “From that point I knew what I had to do," says Afro.

Performing and recording with the likes of Chico from Junior M.A.F.I.A., and Nard from Do or Die, Afro has already started to make his presence in the industry known. “I love performing. I’ve rocked stages all over the country, and I plan to rock them all over the world. I used to believe that there was a musical revolution coming, until I realized that I am the revolution, and the world needs to get ready.”

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(A) GUTTA BLACK   
(2008-04-19 01:46:45)
Nice music, I want to invite you to the On Da Grind magazines unsigned summit and awards show May 30-31 here in Jax-Fl. submit your music to ondagrindmag@yahoo.com to be nominated. visit www.ondagrindmag.com for more info.
(A) Young Prize   
(2007-09-19 23:27:54)
thanx for the luv....chuuuch!!!!
(A) All Goode Music   
(2007-09-17 07:55:34)
It's All Goode. Im in Minneapolis. Holla @ me sometime.
(2007-09-12 18:08:40)
Can I get a Amen.. Brah keep doin you. I grew up in Minneapolis Mn.. Much love.. BigWeazie J. Deville
(2007-09-10 14:24:56)
I like your style dog. tight shit, gave u a 5. check out my shit, vote, then tell me what u think. Holla back
(A) crownworld records   
(2007-09-06 14:16:07)
5 ALL DAY YEAL
(A) Dial 818!!!   
(2007-09-06 11:47:15)
Very nice work on that video....Keep doin you....
(A) BOOWICKED   
(2007-09-06 04:16:24)
thanks 4 da love homie.keep doing your thang to. god bless.
(2007-09-06 03:12:23)
Thanks for the Luv! Your pretty good yourself keep up the good work!
(2007-09-04 03:16:01)
Ya songs are nice, got a nice funky feel to em. Send some attention ma way, you no im new. ~~DaBoyRick~~

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