Oveous Maximus is a native New Yorker who's roots go back to the Dominican Republic. He started writing and performing in New York City in the summer of 2003 after he lost his only brother CARLOS "Ziiinc Blue" to suicide. Since then Oveous' presence on stage has become a symbol of honor in the name of his brother "Ziiinc Blue" who is the eternal driving-force behind Oveous' work to uplift and rejoice the spirits of all people. Oveous has been seen on HBO Def Poetry season 6, Showtime at the Apollo, LatiNation, BET's Lyric Cafe, and the movie SPIT.