Russell simmons presents brave new voices

"Russell Simmons Presents Brave New Voices" was a reality television series that aired on HBO from 2006 to 2012. The show was a spoken word poetry competition that aimed to showcase the talents of young poets from around the world.

The show was created by Russell Simmons, a music and entertainment industry entrepreneur, and was produced by Simmons' company, Def Jam Poetry. The show was hosted by actor and poet, Snoop Dogg, and featured a panel of judges that included notable poets and artists.

Each season of the show featured a competition between teams of young poets from different cities and regions. The teams were mentored by experienced poets and artists, and competed against each other in a series of rounds, with the winning team advancing to the next round.

The show was known for its energetic and passionate performances, as well as its focus on social and political issues that affected young people. The show also featured a mix of established and up-and-coming poets, as well as special guest judges and performers.

The show ran for four seasons, from 2006 to 2012, and was praised for its unique format and its ability to showcase the talents of young poets. The show also won several awards, including a Peabody Award and a NAACP Image Award.

Some notable winners of the show include:

The show was also notable for its impact on the spoken word poetry community, and helped to launch the careers of many young poets.