Saul stacey williams was born in newburgh, new york. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Saul williams is the second solo studio album by saul williams. His 2004 selftitled release appeared on the fader label. Albums include the archandroid, blazing arrow, and the inevitable rise and liberation of niggytardust. Vinyl 12 saul williams not in my name 2003, vinyl discogs. Phish stash 1996 march 70 february 7 january 24 2019 1081. 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. Saul williams has a daughter, saturn, from his relationship with marcia jones, an artist.
Music profile for saul williams, born 29 february 1972. Saul williams not in my name coldcut remix youtube. Unlike trent reznor, saul williams isnt disheartened cnet. Ngh wht the dead emcee scrolls with the arditti quartet 2009 x. 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 stacey williams born february 29, 1972 is an american singer, musician, poet, writer, and actor. 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. A couple months having passed, reznor now offers up some saul williams followup and facts. Dj spooky, the executive producer here, provides three different backdrops for williams piece, while dj goo and. Saul williams is known for his experimentation and crossover from hiphop, spoken word, and the rock world. The 2003 release of not in my name on synchronic found williams being. 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.
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 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. 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. Unfortunately, there are only two tracks that make use of williams poetry on this album. Saul stacey williams born february 29, 1972 is an american rapper, singer, songwriter, musician, poet, writer, and actor.
There is however some speculation that this mix was actually written by thavius beck and williams just performed the vocals. Acclaimed new yorkbased verbal stylist, who has risen to the level of one of the foremost slam poets today. Saul williams not in my name 2003, 320 kbps, file discogs. Unlike trent reznor, saul williams isnt disheartened. So it brings certain kind of balance to work beyond language itself. His approach wasnt exactly in line with the traditional school of hiphop. Saul williams reading the pledge of resistance live. 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. Saul williams, coldcut, dj spooky, dj goo not in my name cd. 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. Williams has helped to bring his form of poetry, known as spoken word, to the forefront.
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. Listen free to saul williams not in my name not in our name pledge of resistance, september 12th and more. Penny for a thought purple pigeons 2000 amethyst rock star cd. Political hip hop, industrial hip hop, conscious hip hop. Of those paying, 3220 chose 192kbps mp3 19,764 chose 320kbps mp3 5338 chose flac keep in mind not one cent was spent on marketing this record. Trent reznor and initially offered as a free download from reznors website. 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. 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. Saul williams is an american rapper, singersongwriter, musician, slam poet, writer, and actor whos recorded six albums so far. The pledge september 12th bloodletting the pledge dj goo not in our name the pledge dj spooky remix the pledge coldcut remix give blood external links amazon. Not in my name 2003 saul williams 2004 the inevitable rise and liberation of niggytardust. 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.
Saul williams biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. He is a vocal critic of the war on terrorism, and his work not in my name, is an antiwar anthem. 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. We have 3 albums and 45 song lyrics in our database.
As of 1208, 154,449 people chose to download sauls new record. Williams supported the release with a tour alongside nine inch nails, after which he released the ep not in my name. Saul williams not in our name the pledge to resist 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. His poetry takes its inspiration from hip hop, philosophy and politics, and he has been recognized throughout the nation as a visionary.
He is known for his blend of poetry and alternative hip hop, and for his lead role in the 1998 film slam. A revolutionary and political poet, rapper, and artist who has worked with the likes of trent reznor, justin warfield, and rick rubin. Not just lustful petting but transcendental metamorphosis when you became aware that the greatness of this being was breathing into you. Not in my name is an ep by saul williams, released in may 2003. Musician, filmmaker and spokenword artist is grateful to giveaway promotion for raising. 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 our name the pledge of resistance. 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. He married actress persia white in 2008, but they separated a year later. The 2003 release of not in my name on synchronic found williams being remixed by coldcut and dj spooky. 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. Saul williams has been breaking ground since his debut album, amethyst rock star, was released in 2001 and executive produced by rick rubin. Born in newburgh, new york, united states, 1972, saul williams is considered a powerful voice of the hiphop generation as a poet, actor, rapper, singer and musician.
The rest of the albums tracks are made up of a couple of pretty boring and predictable political rants. Spoken word pioneer saul williams on why poetrys surge in. Saul stacey williams born february 29, 1972 is an american rapper, singersongwriter, musician, poet, writer, and actor. Home of ninja tune, coldcut, bonobo, cinematic orchestra, kelis, roots manuva, kate tempest, young fathers, wiley, amon tobin, the bug.
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