X Blu Rayne

St Louis, MO

$250 and up

Travels up to 200 miles

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X Blu Rayne Mz. Spokenwoird @ The Dark Room

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Overview

X Blu Rayne, also known as Mz. Spoken Word is an international and well-traveled poet who has graced stages from Dallas to Belgium. She is a dynamic spoken word artist, author, and speaker whose work transcends traditional boundaries. Her poetry is not merely for auditory pleasure; it’s solution-based, emotionally driven, and crafted to speak truths from the heart. She uses her platform to inspire, challenge, and heal. She is a multifaceted artist whose work encompasses poetry, performance, and activism. Her unique blend of artistry has made her a powerful voice in spoken word, and she continues to push the boundaries of what poetry can achieve. She is not shy about speaking on anything.


Reviews

2 reviews

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Catherine L.

April 1, 2019
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X Blu Rayne is X-ceptional

X Blu Rayne is not only an outstanding artist, she is genuinely one of the nicest, most sincere people I've ever met. Her poem was well written and beautifully delivered. She was the perfect person to come present to our group of executives. Everyone in the room not only fell in love with her poem, but also fell in love with her as a person. She's all pro!

Hired as: Spoken Word Artist


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Jessica H.

October 21, 2018
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Outstanding

X Blu Rayne was magnificent. She used her gift of words to minister and uplift. Which is what I requested her to do. I was extremely impressed and grateful. She was an absolute blessing to my family.

Hired as: Spoken Word Artist

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Booking information

Price range: $250 and up

Languages: English

Gig length: 15 - 120 minutes

What to expect

To experience X Blu Rayne is to find yourself leaving her presence inspired, empowered, and ready to take your destiny in your hands! She is professional from her appearance to accommodating your event's purpose and expanding it right before your eyes. She is magically intentional with every word that she speaks. Her smile is welcoming. Her words are motivating. Her passion is felt. Her purpose is clear.

You have made the right choice for your event by booking X Blu Rayne. She is internationaly traveled, well versed in being able to communicate with various age groups, cultures, ethnicities, economic groups, and educational accomplishments. She has been deemed "The Voice of The Universe" being able to make it clear for anyone.

About

Poets are songwriters, spoken word artist are performers, authors are literary artist, and speakers are catalyst. X Blu Rayne is the perfect combination of all four. Her poetry matches where you are, speaks on those hidden things never spoken, and gives insight and direction on who you want to be. Her poetry isn’t just words spoken to appeal to the ear, but they are solution based, emotionally driven, and written with the objective of speaking truths from the heart. She moves your frequencies and isn’t shy about speaking on anything to anyone at any time. She can shape your reality into words so that you can see yourself properly.

Her education is life experiences, talking to those who are hurting and happy, and gaining knowledge by listening to everyone from college students to the elderly and maintaining an open soul to voices that have never had a place to speak.

Her goal, simply put, is that through her poetry and speaking she helps people be the best they are designed to be. She doesn’t write for cliques or poetic competitions, she writes to change lives and enhance humanity by taking the issues in this world and capsulizing them into a digestible method. Helping all of us swallow the bitter pills of life and appreciating the possible sweetness thereafter. She has a story to tell.

Additional booking notes

Technical Notes & Performance Needs for X Blu Rayne (Mz. Spoken Word)
*Audio Requirements
Wireless or handheld microphone with strong clarity and low handling noise (XLR preferred; no lapel or headset mics).
Mic stand (preferably adjustable)—this is essential, especially for spoken word pacing and hand gestures.
Clear stage monitors or in-ear monitors (if available) so you can hear your delivery with no delay or distortion.
No vocal effects such as auto-tune or reverb unless specifically requested for artistic purposes.
Sound check minimum 30 minutes before doors open.

*Playback & Cueing
A sound operator familiar with live spoken word and musical timing
Music cue list in advance with timestamps or clear start/stop cues
Aux input or USB slot for your laptop/phone/tablet if bringing your own playback device

*Stage Setup
Poetry stand/podium (required) for printouts, tablet, or notepad (preferably black or acrylic for clean aesthetic)
Stool or chair option if you incorporate seated poetry moments
Water bottle with no label or a glass of room-temp water on stage
Soft lighting with warm spotlight—not harsh white; stage lighting should match the tone of the performance
Minimalist backdrop preferred (unless visual storytelling is part of the show); no clutter behind the artist

*Recording & Visuals
Permission (if necessary) to record your own performance
If the venue provides videographer or access to raw footage
High-quality audio feed from the board or a room mic for syncing later
House lighting cues: One light change to signal the closing stanza or shift in tone (if theatrical)

*Optional: Use of screen projection behind you if incorporating pre-recorded poems, titles, or visuals*

Past booked events

November 2021

29

Monday

Corporate Event

6:00pm - 7:30pm

St Louis, MO

11

Thursday

Corporate Event

7:30am - 7:45am

Oklahoma City, OK

March 2021

15

Monday

Corporate Event

8:00am - 8:15am

Madison, WI

October 2020

19

Monday

Corporate Event

8:00am - 8:15am

Tampa, FL

May 2020

06

Wednesday

Corporate Event

8:00am - 8:30am

St Louis, MO

March 2020

25

Wednesday

Corporate Event

8:00am - 8:15am

Mount Vernon, IL

12

Thursday

Corporate Event

8:00am - 8:30am

St Louis, MO

March 2019

28

Thursday

Corporate Event

1:00pm - 1:30pm

St Louis, MO

October 2018

16

Tuesday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 11:15am

St Louis, MO

September 2017

17

Sunday

Paint & Sip

1:00pm - 6:00pm

16

Saturday

Alopecia Awareness Event

2:00pm - 6:00pm

August 2017

28

Monday

Hustle & Flow The Experience

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Influences and inspiration

Jill Scott
Nina Simone
Maya Angelou
Sonya Sanchez

Setup requirements

Microphone

Microphone Stand

Music Stand

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