There is nothing more omnipotent then words. With the right words, anything can be attained. A humorous phrase can make the darkest days bright. The most lustful phrases might have a woman slipping out of her panties on the first date. The right powerful words have turned a segregated country into the melting pot that is now the United States. Something so simply defined as: a unit of language, consisting of one or more spoken sounds or their written representation that functions as a principal carrier of meaning can change your whole life and the lives of others.


So it only seems fair to say that a poet might be the most supreme artist of them all. If you’ve ever known any poets you know they are the type of people who stand out in a crowd of millions, with an aura that couldn’t be hidden even if they had on a billion sweaters, that'll draw you in without them even looking your way. A poet….SMH…is just that deal!


A true fan of anyone with more artistic swag then myself, which isn’t too hard , I’ve known and come to appreciate many poets throughout my life, but it was meeting John JG Jugganaut Gibson, that I said to myself “well damn.”


So readers aren’t confused by the government John Gibson, his AKA is J.G. The Jugganaut. You may remember him from listening to Fresh Face Radio last Thursday, when he was our feature guest. Born in Akron Ohio, his military family and himself later moved to Columbus when he was in the 8th grade.

Being the son of a military man, have you ever considered joining the services?

When you’re born around it you like it or you don’t. Let’s just say I avoided it. My brother did however serve.

Are you close with your family?

My family is my greatest asset.

Much respect is required to any man who knows the true value of family. After a good 20 minutes of conversation, I felt like I'd grown up with J.G. He spoke about his childhood experiences, his college years attending Bowling Green State University, and all the 9-5s he had before he began his poetry career.

How long have you been writing poetry:

I’ve been writing all of my life, I really got serious about five years ago.

Describe the first time you read your poetry in front of others:

It was almost six years ago, and it was nerve wrecking, yet exciting at the same time. I’ve never had a fear of public speaking, but I just wanted to it be right, I wanted the crowd to understand my message, so I just did it! After that I was addicted!

J.G. was born on July 15 under the zodiac sign of Cancer, so it was no surprise I could hear him smiling as he described his love for performing, as Cancers are born for the stage being characterized as imaginative and energetic. If you’ve never seen him perform, you are missing a showcase of pure talent with poetry that combines intellect and fun -a rare combination.

How do you feel your fans would describe your poetry:

Personal, intelligent, educational without being preachy, yet humorous, friendly, and of coarse sexy.

Where do you find inspiration to come up with such relatable topics:

My best inspiration is life experience. I use friend’s experiences and conversations as well. I’ll have people come up to me or call me, and tell me how the poem affected them and has changed their life, and that is the greatest reward of what I do.

Who are some of your role models:

Future, Gil Scott-Heron, and Umar Bin Hasaan to name a few poets. I still also draw inspiration from the other great lyrical connoisseurs like Biggie, Nas, and Jay Z.

Turning words into a story is a genuine illustration of talent, and J.G. reminded me that was what poetry is really about. When he went on to quote some of the most memorable stories of all “Brenda’s Got A Baby” by Tu Pac and “Lodi Dodi” by Slick Rick, I swear I'd found my best friend. If you don’t have your copy of J.G.’s newest release The Jugganauts Thoughts Volume, YOUR NOT FRESH! The Album is a compellation of his poetry read over personally selected beats that’ll have your car audio bumping so hard, everyone in traffic will be jealous!

Since poetry is so similar to hip hop, have you ever considered becoming a rapper:

The only rapping I’ve done is in the locker room in school. I feel that poetry is a little freer then rapping because I’m not just bound to 16 bars and a hook.

How do you set yourself apart from gazillion other rappers and poets out there:

My life experiences are just different. My poetry will stand out because of that alone, and the way I present it to my audience simply commands attention.

It’s like every time you take one step forward with your right foot

The shadow of your left reaches out and trips you like an 8 year old on the playground

And you don’t stumble

You cascade into a deep depression

Jet fueled by your own second guessing

Your over-active brain forms against you as a weapon

With all the incessant stressing

Got damn it hide the Smith and Wesson

This motherfucker is Suicidal

Lock up the sleeping pills

Pour out the vodka

Going through this with you is tough

All because of line number two

You think too fucking much

After turning poetry into his full time job, J.G. has been traveling county wide to perform. Not only is he all over the place locally here in Columbus including spots like Zanzibar and Kafe Kerouac; he’s been jet setting to cities like Cincinnati, Tampa, Michigan, West Palm Beach, Atlanta, Louisville, Indianapolis, and a lot of places in between.

What’s your favorite place you’ve performed at so far:

Every place is my favorite place because I love to network and meet people. Each place has their own flavor. In Tampa they throw beans and rice at you if they think you’re really good. In Cincinnati they say “Rewind” if they think the line you’ve just spit was real hot, and they want to hear it again.

So since poetry is so similar to rap, do you have poetry groupies when you travel, how do woman act towards you:

Well I try not to use my "power of words for evil” but it seems that whatever the topic of the poem I read is, that is what type of woman I attract for the night. They assume what I’m speaking about is who I am, but I really just want to use my poetry to help women in other ways.

J.G. is truly sincere, smart, inducing and ambitious. His album was a perfect reflection of his extraordinary personality, and a demonstration of his god-given artistic craft that is appreciated by all genders, ages, and races nationwide. NOW THATS FRESH!!! Go see for yourself http://www.wix.com/jugganautical/jugganautical



-Allie