Why shouldn't rap be esoteric, able to take in current events, history and criticism? I guess it's this old idea of containment - that rappers, because they're black, can't and shouldn't aspire to look outside the ghetto for influence. Saul Williams aspireblackcontainment share on social
I was always making up rhymes. But I never thought that poetry would become my life. Saul Williams lifemakepoetry Change image and share on social
I have an acquired taste for language, yet it is seldom an actual focus of mine. Saul Williams acquireactualfocus Change image and share on social
I'm very excited about the resurgence of vinyl which seems to parallel a growing interest in live performance. Saul Williams excitegrowinterest Change image and share on social
What's wrong with hip-hop is the system that controls the definition of it. There needs to be more balance on the airwaves. Saul Williams airwavebalancecontrol Change image and share on social
We cannot continually barricade ourselves under some falsified idea of race, because our idea of blackness and race is simply reactionary. Africans didn't walk around Africa being black and proud, they walked around proud. Saul Williams africaafricanbarricade share on social
Legislation won't necessarily start a riot. But the right song can make someone pick up a chair. Saul Williams chairlegislationmake Change image and share on social
I am hoping for peaceful transition into a new age. Obama has already played a great role in initiating us into that vision. If he were to be harmed in any way, it would spawn the birth of a million Obamas. Saul Williams agebirthgreat share on social
The downfall of the industry seems to actually be good for art. I think the industry will find their way once the focus shifts from its greed-based origins, downsizes, and begins to support creative visions that speak to our times and shifting ideals. Saul Williams artbasebegin share on social
Hip-hop is too young to put a definition on it. Saul Williams definitionhiphop Change image and share on social
