John Bartley
Vallejo,CA
Summary
Being born and raised in New Orleans has been very beneficial to me as an artist. I've developed a deep appreciation for the spiritual aspects of music and an endless love for the roots of all art, which I strive try to exemplify in my eclectic tastes.
I am an artist.
I create, I unify, I uplift and I inspire others to do the same.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Songwriter
Writeous Wrath Wreckordz
04.2007 - Current
- compose full songs (intro, outro, verses, choruses and bridges) for myself and others.
- record, produce and mix multi-genre music.
- build networks with local musicians to provide support for jam sessions, gigs and events.
- study accredited song writers and listen to popular music to gain broader perspectives on what listeners appreciate based on streaming numbers
- write at least 2 songs weekly
Poet
Team P.O.E.T
03.2010 - 11.2017
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging spoken word content
- Brainstormed ideas to create useful content for poetry team competitions
- Performed high-quality content and visually impactful showcases under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approaches
- Traveled to compete for a variety of events
Guitarist
Writeous Wrath Wreckordz
07.2004 - Current
- learning and playing covers of popular Rock, Neo Soul, Jazz and Pop songs
- training for stamina, accuracy, tone and endurance by practicing on acoustic guitar then transferring this new knowledge to electric
- practicing guitar chords, scales and study theory to maintain proficiency
Guitarist
Remnant Souls
04.2014 - 08.2016
- Learned original and cover songs for performances and concerts.
- Wrote Rock, Pop and Alternative songs for Band
- Performed at a few local festivals, open mics and gigs
Battle Rapper
New Orleans Battle Zone
03.2012 - Current
- Used complex wordplay, simile, metaphor, flow patterns and double entendre to execute opponents on stage during rap contests and rhyme bouts
- Performed under stage name "Israelite Prince"
- Sternly disciplined subordinates for rules infractions such as defamation of character, also called "capping" for plagiarism, more commonly known as "style biting" and for not taking the art form seriously (using jokes of course)
- Devised and implemented training plans and combat tactics that allowed me to subdue opposition quickly and effectively
- Analyzed rapper's conditioning and led attack and defense operations during live stage performances
- Usually ended every rap battle by thanking my opponent for being a worthy competitor and displayed outstanding sportsmanship
Education
Associate of Science - Computer Engineering
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA09.2007
Skills
Mastery of Double Entendre
Excellent Wordplay
Metaphor Chaining
Freestyle Rap
Songwriting
Flow and Cadence
Websites
Timeline
Guitarist
Remnant Souls
04.2014 - 08.2016
Battle Rapper
New Orleans Battle Zone
03.2012 - Current
Poet
Team P.O.E.T
03.2010 - 11.2017
Songwriter
Writeous Wrath Wreckordz
04.2007 - Current
Guitarist
Writeous Wrath Wreckordz
07.2004 - Current
Associate of Science - Computer Engineering
University of New Orleans