His latest endeavor, a graphic novel and album entitled martyr loser king, is an exploration of williams fascination with hacker culture, art, technology, feminism, and finding new ways to. We believe that as people living in the united states it is our responsibility to resist the injustices done by our government, in our names not in. Unfortunately, there are only two tracks that make use of williams poetry on this album. There is however some speculation that this mix was actually written by thavius beck and williams just performed the vocals.
Political hip hop, industrial hip hop, conscious hip hop. Phish stash 1996 march 70 february 7 january 24 2019 1081. Unlike trent reznor, saul williams isnt disheartened. Then, the world discovered saul williams, an africanamerican poetactormusician, born in new york in 1972. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Trent reznor and initially offered as a free download from reznors website. Best known for his blend of spoken word poetry and hiphop, and for his leading role in the independent film slam, he received notable recognition while supporting nine inch. Saul williams reading the pledge of resistance live. As of 1208, 154,449 people chose to download sauls new record.
There were fantastic poems in here, and a surprisingly hardhitting prologue as well. Williams has helped to bring his form of poetry, known as spoken word, to the forefront. He is known for his blend of poetry and alternative hip hop, and for his lead roles in the 1998 film slam and holler if ya hear me, a broadway musical featuring music by tupac shakur. The rest of the albums tracks are made up of a couple of pretty boring and predictable political rants. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. We believe that as people living in the united states it is our responsibility to resist the injustices done by our government in our names not in our name will you wage. Saul williams not in my name 2003, 320 kbps, file discogs. His 2004 selftitled release appeared on the fader label. The 2003 release of not in my name on synchronic found williams being remixed by coldcut and dj spooky. Music profile for saul williams, born 29 february 1972. Vinyl 12 saul williams not in my name 2003, vinyl discogs. So it brings certain kind of balance to work beyond language itself. Unlike trent reznor, saul williams isnt disheartened cnet.
The inevitable rise and liberation of niggytardust. I am a big fan of saul williams poetry, and i bought this cd after i heard an mp3 containing some of the lyrics from said the shotgun to the head. A couple months having passed, reznor now offers up some saul williams followup and facts. Saul williams not in my name 2003 weldon irvine sinbad 1976 visavis obi agye me dofo 1977 vincent ahehehinnou best woman 2017 phish sigma oasis 2020 phish 20140727 merriweather post pavilion, col. Saul williams has a daughter, saturn, from his relationship with marcia jones, an artist. Saul williams quotes author of, said the shotgun to the. Saul williams is the second solo studio album by saul williams. A revolutionary and political poet, rapper, and artist who has worked with the likes of trent reznor, justin warfield, and rick rubin.
Not in my name is an ep by saul williams, released in may 2003. Saul williams will forever be my favorite hip hop artist, and possibly my favorite modern poet as well though i am shamefully ignorant on that front. Penny for a thought purple pigeons ep 2000 amethyst rock star 2001 not in my name ep 2003 saul williams 2004 the inevitable rise and liberation of niggytardust. He is known for his blend of poetry and alternative hip hop, and for his lead roles in the 1998 independent film slam and the 20 jukebox musical holler if ya hear me. Saul williams not in my name coldcut remix youtube.
Three years later he would return with the inevitable rise and liberation of niggy tardust, an album recorded with nine inch nails frontman trent reznor and initially offered as a free. He is a vocal critic of the war on terrorism, and his work not in my name, is an antiwar anthem. Saul williams not in our name the pledge of resistance. Saul williams is an american rapper, singersongwriter, musician, slam poet, writer, and actor whos recorded six albums so far. Saul williams not in my name ep is a protest record that comes with a number of variations and remixes of the pledge of resistance, a caustic spoken word piece that both begins the disc and reflects the aim of not in my name, a proresistance, antiwar project led by artists. Saul stacey williams was born in newburgh, new york. I use words as a tool to say what i feel must be said. Ngh wht the dead emcee scrolls with the arditti quartet 2009 x. Saul stacey williams born february 29, 1972 is an american rapper, singersongwriter, musician, poet, writer, and actor. Albums include the archandroid, blazing arrow, and the inevitable rise and liberation of niggytardust. His approach wasnt exactly in line with the traditional school of hiphop. His poetry takes its inspiration from hip hop, philosophy and politics, and he has been recognized throughout the nation as a visionary. Following the release of 2003s not in my name ep, and 2004s saul williams lp, williams started collaborating with trent reznor, the leader of the nine inch nails for those who grew up in the. Saul williams has been breaking ground since his debut album, amethyst rock star, was released in 2001 and executive produced by rick rubin.
We have 3 albums and 45 song lyrics in our database. Saul williams, coldcut, dj spooky, dj goo not in my name cd. After gaining global fame for his poetry and writings at the turn of the century, williams has performed in over 30 countries and read in over 300 universities, with invitations that have spanned from the white house, the sydney opera house, lincoln center. Saul stacey williams born february 29, 1972 is an american rapper, singer, songwriter, musician, poet, writer, and actor. The 2003 release of not in my name on synchronic found williams being. Saul williams is known for his experimentation and crossover from hiphop, spoken word, and the rock world. Penny for a thought purple pigeons 2000 amethyst rock star cd. He married actress persia white in 2008, but they separated a year later. Home of ninja tune, coldcut, bonobo, cinematic orchestra, kelis, roots manuva, kate tempest, young fathers, wiley, amon tobin, the bug.
Licking the sides and corners of your mouth, like sealing a thousand fleshy envelopes filled with the essence of your passionate being and then opened. Williams supported the release with a tour alongside nine inch nails, after which he released the ep not in my name. Saul stacey williams born february 29, 1972 is an american singer, musician, poet, writer, and actor. Saul williams biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Dj spooky, the executive producer here, provides three different backdrops for williams piece, while dj goo and. Was a staple of nycs nuyorican poets cafe, where he honed his skill, drawing from oldschool hiphop and african griotstyle storytelling. Saul williams not in our name the pledge to resist youtube. But that which im trying to say is not only expressed through words, its through dance and through making love and in so many other ways. View saul williams song lyrics by popularity along with songs featured in, albums, videos and song meanings. He is known for his blend of poetry and alternative hip hop, and for his lead role in the 1998 film slam. Saul williams biography childhood, life achievements. Musician, filmmaker and spokenword artist is grateful to giveaway promotion for raising. Not just lustful petting but transcendental metamorphosis when you became aware that the greatness of this being was breathing into you.
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