Shit man I'm too ignant for this. I'll be back in 2 years. Update 2021: yes brothers I came back, a little less ignant than before, still a lot to learn. I'll be back in... 5 years!
Robin King no. Everybody that has heard him knows he's good, so he's not underrated. Big Sean is overrated. Saul Williams is overlooked, because he performs so many different arts
Loved Def Poets but he was my favorite poet on the show. I watched Slam again recently as a reminder of just how deep Saul Williams is. The power of words is incredible when used correctly.
To me. this means that we should try to reach our full potential and we shouldn't dumb ourselves down, especially when doing something creative. It's amazing how this poem is so relevant to today's times.
Saul is what we all should strive for, a Poet, Screen Writer, Actor, Director, just an all around artist..words arent enough to describe what kind of person he really is... A King among Men
In the presence of brilliance, I will always bow. Needed to come back to this video. His words are still so captivating and inspiring. He kept it real.
To acclaim an attempt here, it seems he first introduced his accolade of recognition to the science of history-- also how mutual as well as contrary habits of thoughts collide between culturally distinctive peoples. In continuance, he generally despises what is base, trivial and arbitrary based on its state of weakness. (He does this without necessarily imparting his personal views on what he considers base, trivial and arbitrary). -- The names he passes down in enumeration are from not so far off centuries, but he proclaims their relevance to the development of humanity despite their political position. (This also could be attached to his prepositional beginning of the performance). In fair conclusion, it seems he synchronizes all he's mentioned into a guideline for society to generally wake up, or become inflicted with a new stimulus to drive mankind into a greater prosperity. -- His views didn't really speak through here at all, so no criticism can really be placed upon his evincing.
I actually think this is perfect. Ive been listening to this poem for about 10 years since i was 12 years old, and this sounds perfectly in line with everything. He removes himself from the point because the he doesnt matter, but this instance was inspired by Tupac and Biggies death which is why HE wrote it. Its his way of solving the problem in his head by giving it to the people and removing himself from the art all together
King is English... No Henry or Elizabeth.. He named some Pharaohs.Both had servants and slaves... He made a point to include influential people from around the world and you hear black Egypt lol. Sudanese are cool and all but.. As an American its obvious with the right resources it doesn't matter if you were a king or a cannibal..a bunch of slave descendents from all over Africa created one of the most influential cultures in the world..that's history who needs more.
i've been trying to explain to people why this guy is so significant, he's not just rapping as fast as possible saying how cool he is or saying clever things. He's genuinely speaking his philosophy. what a legend
This poem is remarkable when put this way. Most of what he says is too deep for your average joe, it starts with interest and can turn to obsession, his writing is mezmorizing, and this video changed my life the first time I saw it, again, truly remarkable. Thank you Saul!
I wish everyone in this world was like this man. He is sheer brilliance. Saul gives me hope that one day people will take a stand and save our generation from a horrible future. Saul is a gift to spoken word!
this is by far one of my favorite poems i have ever heard. i mean yeah, it;s unconventional but after you hear it a few times you really have it all sink in and it's pure genius.
Saul Williams CD was Given to me after a Show I did - & Someone that night was Paying Attention ti what was Going on in my Mind -As a reason Not to Give up my Art.. I went home & Not planned but bcuz I Could not Sleep I Put it in.. & I Was able to believe in my Self Again... I realized -I was NOT ALONE WITH MY OWN THOUGHTS... XX ick
its by no means a black/white issue although its been made look that way... I'm Irish catholic and my people have been persecuted for hundreds of years by British tyranny. but I get what your sayin about pac. he was a leader for his people. thing about freedom is that it has to be fought for and earned. aint no one giving up shit. hopefully with the internet people can get educated and the knowledge needed to take the bastards down.
I saw him a few years ago in a small room setting with a string Quartet. Best performance I’ve seen of the hundreds of shows and concerts. Everyone must keep this man safe at all costs and spread his work like gasoline.
Suli Breaks R.I.P. video shoots straight to the jugular vein of one's consciousness. R.I.P. is a Call to Arms for those to drop their arms and embrace peace." -Bruce George, Co-Founder of Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam on HBO RU-vid: SULI BREAKS: R.I.P (OFFICIAL SPOKEN WORD VIDEO)
I met Saul in 2003. I don't know how my teacher got a hold of him but he came in and read from his book. Gave us free copies and he signed mine. Very humble and peaceful man. When I met him I didn't realize who I was really talking to until I started watching Def Jam. I was only 13 what would I have known about deep poetry like his?
I am absolutely in love with Saul, he is amazing! If any of you reading this message like poetry, maybe you'll like mine? I've been writing for a while now and Saul has had a huge impact on my writing. I love you all.
the glitches is illwill718 trying to DJ the poem, but he found out that people thought it was a regular video with audio glitches, so he never told anyone and let it be.
The first time I heard this poem, I could only get the gist of it. It's been over a year since then, and it makes complete sense to me. Saul Williams is brilliant.
This speech is a beauty in rhyme and syntax and has some of the most enlightening, thoughtful and well delivered lyrics ever. "We enlist every instrument: Acoustic, electronic. Every so-called race, gender, and sexual preference. Every per-son as beings of sound to acknowledge their responsability to uplift the consciousness of the ENTIRE FUCKING WORLD!!!" GENIUS.
Saul Williams is a poetic genius. He channels the best of Ted Joans and mixes it with his own style. Incredibly underated and it is sad that people do not know him by name in the mainstream outside of poetic circles. The best part of this video is the fact that the crowd stands awestruck and silent. Powerful.
