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'''TheFelicia PoetessMorris''', (bornbetter known by her stage name, '''FeliciaThe MorrisPoetess'''), is an [[United States|American]] [[rapper]] and [[radio]] personality.

Felicia “The Poetess” Morris made her radio debut at the age of 5 years oldfive on [[KDIA|KDIA-AM]],<ref>[http://bayarearadio.org/audio/kdia/ ] archived at [https://web.archive.org/web/20140201110346/https://bayarearadio.org/audio/kdia/]</ref> a soul station in the [[San Francisco Bay Area]], where her father, [[Johnny Morris, was a popular (disc jockey.)|Johnny FeliciaMorris]], wouldworked soonas followa indisc herjockey. famousShe dad’slater footsteps by movingmoved to [[Los Angeles]] and landinggot her first on-airbroadcasting gigexperience as radioa co-host on Bailey Broadcasting’sBroadcasting's nationally syndicated “Hip"Hip Hop Countdown and Report".” Since 1989, hershe skillshas asappeared a researcher and consummate authorityregularly on Blackthe musicradio haveas beenan utilizedauthority on ablack weekly basismusic.

AMorris lovedirected forher writinglong-term poetry,interest Ms.in Morris,poetry parlayedinto her poems towriting rap songs, and soonwas landedoffered a recording contract with Poetic Groove/[[Interscope Records]] in 1992. and released herHer debut album ''Simply Poetry'' featured guest appearances from [[Jamie Foxx]], [[Def Jef]] and [[Kool G. Rap]].<ref name="allmusic.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/simply-poetry-mw0000081282|title=Simply Poetry - Poetess - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic|website=AllMusic}}</ref> that includedThe appearancesfirst bysingle Academyfrom Awardthe winning actor [[Jamie Foxx]]album, [[Def Jef]] and [[Kool G. Rap]]. “Love"Love Hurts",” the album’s first single brokemade the Top 10 on [[The Gavin Report]]'s Rap Radio Charts.<ref>[{{cite web|url=http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Gavin-Report/90/92/Gavin-1992-03-27.pdf]</ref> quickly|title=The establishingGavin herReport as|publisher=www.americanradiohistory.com a fixture|date= in hip hop.|accessdate=2020-03-01}}</ref>

HavingMorris proven herself a prolific artist, The Poetess took on greater challenges by joiningjoined the staff of majorLos marketAngeles heavy, L.A.’sstation KKBT/92.3 The Beat (later [[KKLQ (FM)|100.3 The Beat]]) in 1994. HavingAs a keenDJ ear for hits, The Poetessshe introduced the music of [[Erykah Badu]] and [[Lauryn Hill]], and gaveconducted herinterviews Southernwith Californiavarious listenersmusicians an inside look at the personal lives of their favoriteand celebrities through her in-dept interviews. TheShe Poetess’subsequently passion forbecame the community lead to her position as community affairs director for 100.3 The Beat, wherediscussing sheissues gavesuch voice to the community on issues ofas gang violence, economic empowerment and health awareness. In her former position, sheand organizedorganizing voter registration drives, school supply give-a-ways, community rallies, and health awareness campaigns.

AfterMorris 13 years on the air atleft KKBT-FM Los Angeles, Ms.in Morris2007 resignedafter in13 2007years, and a year later joined [[The Foxxhole]] on [[Sirius XM]] radio -, a comedy and entertainment network executive produced by Academy Award winning actor, [[Jamie Foxx]]. The PoetessMorris served as co-host and mistress of information on The Jamie Foxx Show, and the producer ofproduced ''The [[Sheryl Underwood]] showShow'', ''5150 Show'' with [[Corey Holcomb]], ''Voice of Reason'' w/with Zo Williams, and ''The Foxxhole Comedy Corner. Ms''. Morris is currently preparingthe toowner launchof radiofreqz.comMorris Media Studios, ana Internetprofessional radiopodcast networkstudio in Los Angeles.