Taylor Mali is featured in the film Slam Nation, and considered one of the best slam strategists of all time. Former president of Poetry Slam Incorporated, Mr. Mali was one of the original poets to appear on the HBO original series Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry.

Sonya Renee is the most distinguished, accomplished, and recognizable female in the world of slam poetry. Ms. Renee’s poetry is blunt, raw, and poignant. She speaks the truth with no mixed words, and challenges society to face its deepest and most long-lived ills with strength and courage.