POET, AUTHOR, VOCALIST, SPOKEN WORD - Demetrius Ford gives a breathtaking, eye-catching performance. His message is deep. His delivery is captivating and his words are raw, and real. Demetrius combines smooth, strong vocals with his poetic flow that leaves his audience astounded by the range of his talents. A powerhouse on the stage, Demetrius is putting his mark on the Philadelphia entertainment scene. "More than just spoken word" is the best way to describe this artist-- the versatility, energy and power that unfolds when Demetrius takes the stage is a must see. You must experience Demetrius live!

In the New Year of 2003 Demetrius created the workshop “Positive Interaction” at the Youth Study Center, which houses incarcerated youths. The volunteers consisted of poets, singers and visual artists. Demetrius has been on the scene since April of 2000; his tenacity and dedication to his craft has resulted in his first self-published book of poetry, “The Lull of My Spirit", in the year 2003.

"The Lull of My Spirit" was Book of the Month on Philly Poets; then made poet of the Month the following month in a contest. He was also a WDAS-FM 105.3 Unity Day Claim Your Culture Poetry Contest Winner each year he participated 2000, 2001 and 2003. There is so much more. Demetrius is in the stages of recording a spoken word CD & DVD that will consist of live band performances and original material. The project is titled “VERBAL RIFFS".

Demetrius has graced stages in New York on 42^nd St. at the BB King Blues Club & Grill, taking part in “SPUSIC” and has rocked the mic at Nuyorican Café. He was chosen to be a featured performer for the Philadelphia Songwriter’s Project and ASCAP Showcase 2004, as well as the Philadelphia Songwriter's Summer Series 2005.