STATEN ISLAND, New York. – The soul stirring and lyrical word of Lawrence Christopher touches the matters of love’s sensuality, life’s loss, coming of age and plain old “smack-talkin”. On May 1st, the Cleveland, Ohio native has made New York City his home and is currently able to be seen at The Cup on Staten Island, located at 388 Van Duzer St. in Staten Island.

This seasoned lyricist has performed with greats from Gerald Levert and the O’jays to Bone-Thugs-N-Harmony. He will take you on a culturally rhythmical voyage of euphoric love, intense sorrow, and political challenge. The Cup offers the community a place to go to share their art, their voice, and their opinions on life and the world. Lawrence Christopher is just the man to bring the voice back to the community.

Those who attend will be enlightened, lifted and challenged to think, which the ultimate “smack” in the face is. So, come get smacked by Lawrence Christopher at The Cup.

Lawrence Christopher is a word smith, whose poetry crosses the threshold from lyrical expression into soul interpretation. Each piece is an exquisite journey into the heart, mind and consciousness of this artist. Subject matters such as love, loss, and coming of age, child abuse, and just “smack talking” are handled with honesty, warmth, compassion and a conviction which signals that Lawrence Christopher is the arrival of unique and refreshingly original ear in the spoken word genre.

As a means of overcoming shyness; Lawrence Christopher, embarked upon the performing arts. Throughout his formidable years, Lawrence Christopher, began to distinguish himself from his peers and was quickly called upon by many of Cleveland Ohio’s regional artist to co-write lyrics and choreograph many of there dance routines. Lawrence Christopher’s talents in poetry and allowed him to share the stage with such as M.C. Brains, Bone-Thugs- N-Harmony, X-Clan, Men AT Large, Reggie Gains, Jessica Care Moore, Da Boogieman, Black Poetic Society, Gerald Levert, T he Last Poets, and The O’jays.

For all who are willing to free their minds a poetic through a poetic journey of euphoric love , intense sorrow, political turmoil, coming of age, and soul searching. Experience the soul interpreter…

Experience Lawrence Christopher!