Behind-the-scenes of Earnestine’s July 2025 Chicago event and app-streamed shows, with artist tips for prophetic performances.
Chicago, July 25, 2025 – The air buzzed with anticipation at 7757 S. Greenwood Avenue as Da’Poetic Plug Chicago Experience lit up the night. Earnestine L. Smith, the visionary behind Prophetic Inspirations, LLC, transformed this intimate venue into a sacred space where words became weapons of spiritual breakthrough. From 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM CDT, poets, floetists, and prophets gathered for an unforgettable evening of anointed expression.
The Electric Atmosphere
Walking into Da’Poetic Plug felt like stepping into a modern-day temple of testimony. Dim lights cast a warm glow over velvet chairs arranged in a semi-circle around the open mic stage. A massive projector screen flashed prophetic scriptures—“My tongue is the pen of a ready writer” (Psalm 45:1)—setting the tone for vulnerability and victory. Earnestine, radiant in her signature style, emceed with prophetic precision, calling artists by name and releasing words of encouragement before each performance.
The crowd—diverse in age, style, and background—leaned in hungrily. Chicago natives mingled with virtual attendees streaming via the Da’Poetic Plug app, creating a hybrid revival that transcended physical walls. Testimonies flowed between sets: “This poem healed my marriage,” one sister shared. “God gave me my next business strategy through that word,” declared a brother.
Behind-the-Scenes Magic
Preparation began days earlier. Earnestine curated the lineup through Instagram open calls (@earn4luv), selecting voices that carried Kingdom weight. Rehearsals happened in Clubhouse rooms where poets refined prophetic flow—timing 2-3 minute sets, layering scripture into stanzas, and practicing “mic drops” that landed like altar calls.
Tech setup was seamless: iPads synced with the app for virtual features, lav mics tested for crystal clarity, and a live prayer circle grounded the space. Earnestine’s graphic design genius shone through custom flyers blending urban edge with heavenly elegance—Chicago skylines merging into open Bibles.
Artist Tips from Da Poetic Plug Herself
Earnestine pulled me aside post-event for exclusive performance wisdom:
1. Prophetic Preparation: “Fast before you flow. Ask Holy Spirit for the room’s specific word—don’t perform, prophesy.”
2. Audience Read: “Watch faces. When tears fall or heads nod, you’ve hit the artery. Pivot there.”
3. Kingdom Closure: “End every piece with hope’s invitation. Leave them changed, not just clapped for.”
4. Tech Flow: “Practice with app delay. Virtual crowds feel your anointing through screens.”
5. Post-Performance: “Collect contacts. That one connection births your next collab.”
Virtual Revolution via App
What set Chicago apart? Seamless app-streaming. Poets worldwide joined from bedrooms and boardrooms, their faces popping up alongside live performers. Earnestine moderated chat prayers during sets—“Type ‘Amen’ if this word is for you”—turning viewers into participants. Post-event replays garnered thousands of views, extending revival reach.
Impact Beyond the Mic
Attendees left transformed. One poet birthed her first chapbook on-site. A businessman scrapped failing strategies after a prophetic piece on stewardship. Earnestine closed with commissioning prayer: “Your words are seeds in fertile soil. Water them with obedience.”
Da’Poetic Plug proves spoken word isn’t entertainment—it’s evangelism. Earnestine L. Smith isn’t just organizing open mics; she’s igniting altars where poetry partners with the Spirit for mass deliverance.
Next Event: December 12, 2025 – Christmas Grand Finale on Clubhouse. Download the app. Your verse awaits.
