oUtLouD ArTisTs 2025
lAtInO CuLtUrAl CeNtEr, DaLlAs
Lyrik Hunter
LyriK Hunter, a current resident of Dallas, Tx, has been writing and singing since a young age and has been performing consistently since 2020. LyriK's attempt to conquer stage fright and fear of public speaking turned into an unexpected blessing, early on, allowing her to spread, love, encouragement, and inspiration to the world, through her passionate delivery of words on both national and international stages and platforms!! Lyrik, is a published author, singer/Songwriter, Actress, Recording Artist, Host, Teaching Artist, Mentor, and full-time entrepreneur, often referred to as the "singing storyteller" or the "heart healer" by her peers. She is 1/3 of the Denton Black Film Festival's Poetry Slam 2024 Champion Team, S.I.P. (SISTAS IN POETRY), currently making their way through the DFW scene as a powerful dynamic trio. LyriK is known for shattering the walls of boxes and breaking barriers of what most say poetry should look like, by delivering riveting, vivid, transparent, and vulnerable expressions of all emotions, with a side of melodic vocals. Her ability to be authentic is proving daily, that even the most heartbreaking and darkest experiences in life can still produce peace, love, & light! #PoetiKHealing is what she loves to call it; a reminder that there's healing in life's roller-coaster rides, as long as you dare to dream and never give up the fight!
Ronny Tsu namii
Singer-SongWriter, Dancer, Artist - Ronald, known as Ronny Tsunamii, is a dancer of multiracial and multicultural background. He has 20 plus years of experience as a dancer/choreographer, and has trained all over the world with some of the biggest names in the industry- notably, Mia Michaels, Brian Freedman, Laurie-Anne Gibson, Tessandra Chavez, Luther Brown, Tyce Diorio, Gil Duldulao, Yanis Marshal, just to name a few. Though he has a well-rounded foundation in various genres of dance, HIP HOP and Contemporary are what he considers his bailiwick. Some of his credits as a dancer include, AGT, World Of Dance, HIP HOP International "HHI", Movement Lifestyle Tour, The Pulse on Tour, Monsters of HIP HOP, Reveal Dance, Afro Tv/Radio, The Mainevent Dance, and has worked (performed) professionally with ORIZON for 12 years. Ronny isn't solely a talented man, but also has a Bachelor's in Communication Studies.
Tokyo
Born and raised in Detroit, Tokyo found her voice through movement at the age of 7. Shaped by the rhythm of the streets, she earned her reputation in the underground battle scene— claiming multiple wins and making her presence known without ever needing to speak. Her quiet demeanor is matched only by the intensity of her performance, having graced stages, arenas, and even circuses with raw unfiltered energy.
After surviving a devastating ankle injury that required her to relearn how to walk, she’s now returning to the floor more intentional, powerful, and unapologetic than ever. Her movement is a reflection of her story — resilience, rhythm, and rebirth.
Iman
Singer/ Songwriter Iman Parker, born in Waco, Texas, now resides in the DFW Metroplex! Her passion for singing began at the age of 5, when she sang in the church and school choir. When asked what she loves most about being an artist, it’s the ability to express her true Persona and provide an enjoyable experience. When Iman isn’t working to further her music career, she enjoys spending time with her son and being a cheer coach.
Ressy
I was born in Michoacan, Mexico, and crossed the border into the US as a toddler, growing up in Perth Amboy, NJ, and spending many childhood days in Oak Cliff, Texas. Diagnosed with depression at a young age, I struggled with belonging and often turned to artistic expression to communicate what I couldn't put into words. Painting has been a constant in my life since 2002. During the pandemic in 2020, it became a way to cope with Fibromyalgia and C-PTSD symptoms, helping me explore and heal from my past traumas while embracing my identity as a brown, queer, and autistic woman.
TYC Veronica
Veronica is a poet, leader, event planner, and more. She has been writing since elementary school and performing since 18. Veronica works with Dallas Schools to teach creative writing and performs poetry for them. Her writing consists of Christian Filipino heritage and American culture. She strives to be an outlet for upcoming artist and hopes to use her talents to touch others on a national scale.
Guru
Guru is a dynamic poet and cultural curator whose work weaves together the power of storytelling, social justice, and creative expression. Known for their raw vulnerability and unapologetic truth, Guru uses spoken word and performance to explore themes of identity, healing, and liberation—amplifying voices often left unheard. Whether on stage or in community spaces, they cultivate transformative experiences that challenge, inspire, and connect. Follow @poetixguru to witness art that speaks from the soul and sparks collective change.
Aliyah
The sole intention behind my work is to create whatever comes to my spirit and what motivates me to continue creating from my spirit is the voice of my ancestors in my ear, cheering for me loudly to express myself in ways they forgot how to. I hope that people feel whatever comes to them when they are experiencing my art. To create meaning and interpretation for people, outside of their own meaning, would be to control another persons narrative.
Blaq Bailey
My name is Blaq Bailey, and I am a Florida native. I started poetry 23 years ago, and it is what got me through my adolescent years. As an adult, poetry continues to comfort me as I use it to cope with life experiences.
Cloud & Isis
Cloud is a product of the American South, cultivated and ripened for harvest in Dallas, Texas. She has been writing since the 6th grade and has roots in theater and directing, at length during her time at the University of North Texas. For the past five years, poetry has reemerged into her ecosystem, and she is beyond thankful for the opportunities it has brought into my life.
Isis was born and raised in Arlington, TX started to teach and learn dancing by myself by the age of ten. My major influences growing up were Chris Brown and Ciera, then evolved to various dancers such as Bluprint & Fileshun. Now, 20 years later, I have featured in multiple music videos, primarily with local Dallas artists, and continue to participate in dance battles, workshops, and events.
MZTRILL
I create to release what words alone can’t carry. My art is rooted in truth, shaped by real-life experiences, and expressed through raw, intentional storytelling. Spoken word is my medium, but emotion is my message. I use my voice to turn pain, power, joy, and struggle into something people can feel, not just hear.
Jasmine Games
Jasmine Games (she/her) is a Black quecher spoken word poet and theater practitioner from Houston, TX. She holds a BA in English and Performance Studies from Texas A&M University and an MFA in Drama and Theatre for Youth and Communities from The University of Texas at Austin. An award-winning artist, she received the 2021 Sexton Prize for Poetry and the Winifred Ward for excellence in theatre education. As Artistic Director of every.Word Poetry and Director of Education & Social Justice at The VORTEX, she uses drama and creative writing to address social justice. Her debut poetry collection, Somebody’s Daughter, is available online. Follow her @jasminegamespoetry or visit jasmineigames.com.
E. Smith
E. Smith is a Fort Worth native whose music flows with mellow tones, smooth melodies, and heartfelt delivery. With a background that spans classical, broadway, R&B, and Hip Hop, she brings a rich, versatile sound shaped by years of diverse performance experience. Every note carries the influence of her wide-ranging musical journey, creating a listening experience that’s both soulful and deeply authentic. Rooted in passion and elevated by skill, E. Smith continues to craft music that moves both the heart and the soul.