D. Prosper | |
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 From Monsanity | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Derick Prosper |
| Also known as | Mastermind |
| Born | Providence, Rhode Island, United States |
| Origin | Providence, Rhode Island, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | A&R, rapper, songwriter |
| Years active | 1995–present |
D. (Derick) Prosper began his career as a poet on the NPS (National Slam Poetry) National Poetry Slam circuit. He won several regional competitions and featured on the 1994 Providence Poetry Slam Team.[1] D. Prosper was the youngest poet featured on the tour. He ranked fourth in the nation at the NPS finals in Asheville, North Carolina. Prosper was also featured in respected publication Fast Folk Music Magazine. He eventually earned a coveted spot on the 1994 Lollapalooza Tour D. Prosper's love of spoken word poetry ignited his passion for hip-hop music.
- ^ "GotPoetry.com". Archived from the original on 2005-08-04. Retrieved 2011-03-23.