Saul Williams Quotes

A collection of quotes by Saul Williams.

Saul Williams is an American poet, musician, and actor. Born on February 29, 1972, in Newburgh, New York, Williams gained recognition for his distinct blend of poetry and music. He first rose to prominence in the late 1990s as a spoken word artist, captivating audiences with his captivating performances and thought-provoking lyrics.

Williams released his debut album, "Amethyst Rock Star," in 2001, which was critically acclaimed for its innovative fusion of spoken word, hip-hop, and electronic music. This marked the beginning of his successful career as a musician, exploring various genres and collaborating with notable artists, including Trent Reznor and The Roots.

Aside from his music, Williams is an accomplished poet and playwright. He published his first collection of poems, "S/he," in 1998, followed by several other books that showcase his poetic prowess. He also ventured into acting, starring in the 1998 film "Slam," for which he won numerous awards.

Known for his poetic intellect, powerful performances, and activism, Williams continues to push the boundaries of art and challenge societal norms. His work often addresses themes of social justice, race, identity, and spirituality, making him not only an influential artist but also a voice for change.

Throughout his career, Saul Williams has left an indelible mark on the worlds of music, poetry, and activism, solidifying his place as a visionary artist who fearlessly uses his art to challenge and inspire.

The downfall of the industry seems to actually be good for a

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

Art

I think it's a mistake where rap music is these days. It doe

I think it's a mistake where rap music is these days. It doesn't seem to be able to look out of the ghetto and that's ultimately unfortunate, because it defines our limitations.

Saul Williams

Music

Why shouldn't rap be esoteric, able to take in current event

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

History

I am hoping for peaceful transition into a new age. Obama ha

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

Age

My father's a preacher, my mother's a teacher, thus I rhyme.

My father's a preacher, my mother's a teacher, thus I rhyme.

Saul Williams

Teacher

Hip-hop is still cool at a party. But to me, hip-hop has nev

Hip-hop is still cool at a party. But to me, hip-hop has never been strictly a party it is also there to elevate consciousness.

Saul Williams

Cool

More people than ever are slowly but surely turning their ea

More people than ever are slowly but surely turning their ears toward poetry.

Saul Williams

Poetry

I was always making up rhymes. But I never thought that poet

I was always making up rhymes. But I never thought that poetry would become my life.

Saul Williams

Poetry

I think we fool ourselves and really negate a great deal of

I think we fool ourselves and really negate a great deal of history if we think that the oral history of poetry is shorter than the written history of poetry. It's not true. Poetry has a longer oral tradition than it does written.

Saul Williams

Poetry