Poetic was born Styron T. Batchelor on Nov 7, 1983 in Naples, Italy. Moving home to Detroit, Mi, Poetic was enrolled in the Detroit Public School system attending Malcolm X Academy through middle school and Mumford High School where he graduated in 2001.
Shortly after graduation Poetic joined The U.S Army where he served for five years and was promoted to Sergeant during a 16 month tour of duty in Iraq.
Poetic is an alumni of both the Recording Institute of Detroit and Specs Howard School of Media Arts and also attened The Motion Picture Institute.
As a performer, Poetic has opened for Will Downing, Lalah Hathaway, Sky Covington, Paul Mooney, Sinbad and Gerald Albright. Poetic has also graced the stage at Detroit's Annual African World Festival. Poetic worked as an on-air personality for WGPR and WCHB as an apprentice to Detroit's legendary radio icon, John Mason.
Poetic is also director of Best For Vets a nonprofit organization designed to bring aid to lives of veterans through the power of charity and music.
Poetic and The Truth will perform live at Urban Nation Radio's "Vote Detroit" Networking Event.
Catch Poetic LIVE Monday - Friday from 8am to 12pm on The Brunch Bunch Morning Show on UrbanNationRadio.com
Poetic and his band, "The Truth" perform live as the featured act at Mo Better Blue in Detroit. Free before 9pm ($5 Cover after 9pm). Drink specials all night.
Tune in to The Chris Lee Show on Urban Nation Radio where Poetic will be interviewed as a featured guest.
CAD Solomon Center 116 E. Goldengate (Near John R. Road in Detroit)
Join us for an evening of entertainment, networking and inspiration at Open Mic Night at The Jungle Juice Bar where the host and featured act will be recording artist and urban story teller, Poetic! Come on out to meet and greet with like minded artists and entrepreneurs while enjoying healthy food and drinks. There will also be a massage therapist on site as well as entrepreneurs with high quality products that will make for GREAT holiday gifts! You will have the option to sign up to showcase your talent on the mic. This event is FREE and open to the community.
Poetic performs and speaks for the student body at Highland Park Renaissance Academy.
Poetic will host and do a spoken word performance at The Word Play Cafe Open Mic Night at The Jungle Juice Bar which is located at 14929 Charlevoix, Grosse Pointe, MI 48215
Speaking Engagement at Eric Garner Rally at Bert's in Eastern Market.
Speaking Engagement for Kwanzaa at Bert's In Eastern Market
Host and Spoken Word/Music Performance.
Spoken Word Performance
Spoken Word Performance
Touch My Tantric Soul Thursdays is an eevening of music, poetry and soul. Hosted by Poetic and Detroit's own lady of soul Neco Redd featuring a slamming band Messenger 48 and hot opec mic that will light up your life.