Honest Abe

Abraham Benjamin,of Brooklyn, NY, is writer/poet, soon to be the author of his first book of poetry, "Unlocked thoughts of a prophet's temple.” And debut album to be released, July 2011. He describes himself as a mind-reacher, whose main goal, “is not to write to incite crimes, but to incite minds with the truth in a world & society full of lies and deception.” His 1st form of expression wasn't poetry, but music. Poetry took center stage at the end of H.S., after which he’s appeared in such places as Bowery Poetry Club, the legendary Nuyorican Poets Cafe, New World Stages in Timeout NY Lounge,449 LA in Harlem,NY, The Spot and in Newark,NJ. He’s also been a feat. artist @ the Time Square Arts center & Lyrical Revolt @ La Pregunta Cafe, and has won back to back slams in the Bowery.