Attorney, educator, producer, and spoken word artist Janeff the Poet releases his new single, “Lobster”.
Blending compelling spoken-word performance with soulful R&B melodies and hip-hop production, Lobster is a thought-provoking reflection on greed, materialism, and the choices individuals and communities make in pursuit of success. Through vivid imagery and layered storytelling, the song challenges listeners to consider whether the pursuit of excess has come at the expense of justice, compassion, and genuine human connection.
The song’s memorable refrain-“You putting lobster on your pasta”-serves as a poetic metaphor that invites listeners to look beyond appearances and question what society celebrates as success.
Unlike many artists whose work begins in the recording studio, Janeff the Poet’s music is shaped by decades of professional experience advocating for justice, educating future leaders, producing creative projects, and engaging audiences through the power of words. Those experiences inform his writing and give Lobster a perspective rooted in lived experience rather than observation alone
“I’ve spent my professional life working with people from every walk of life-as an attorney, an educator, a producer, and now through spoken word,” says Janeff the Poet. “Those experiences have taught me that our greatest challenges are often not economic but moral. Lobster isn’t just about wealth or greed. It’s about asking ourselves what we value, what we celebrate, and whether we’re building communities that reflect love, dignity, and liberation.”
Through his music, Janeff the Poet continues a tradition of artists who use storytelling to inspire dialogue, encourage self-reflection, and explore issues affecting individuals and communities. His work bridges spoken word, conscious hip-hop, and soul music, creating performances that entertain while inviting audiences into deeper conversations about culture, identity, responsibility, and hope.
