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Discography
2007- Inevitable Rise and Liberation of Niggy Tardust
2004- Saul Williams
2003- Not in My Name
2001- Amethyst Rock Star
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Bio
Saul Williams's groundbreaking work as a writer and actor in the critically acclaimed film, Slam (Sundances Grand Jury Prize 98; Cannes Camera DOr 98), placed him as a figurehead of the spoken word/slam poetry movement that has spread across the United States and culminated in such commercial successes as Def Poetry Jam. He is the author of three collections of poetry: ,said the shotgun to the head., She, and The Seventh Octave. His newest book, The Dead Emcee Scrolls: The Lost Teachings of Hip-Hop, gives readers a tour of the history of hip-hop. His musical debut, Amethyst Rock Star, was produced by legendary rock/hip-hop producer, Rick Rubin, and received high praises, such as album of the year by The Times of London. In November 2007, Williams released his third album, The Inevitable Rise and Fall of NiggyTardust, produced and backed up by Trent Raznor of Nine Inch Nails.
Williams has presented his work at nearly one hundred universities and colleges in the US and abroad. He has performed, toured, and lectured across the world and perhaps, is the nations youngest poet to have his writings added to the curriculum of dozens of high schools and colleges across the country. Williams has made several television appearances, including: a recurring role on the UPN hit sitcom Girlfriends; HBOs Def Poetry Jam; The Orlando Jones Show; The Chris Rock Show; Politically Incorrect; and many more. His writings appear in several anthologies and periodicals such as Catch the Fire, and The New York Times.
His recent work has been of worldly importance as he has contributed his skills to the Not In Our Name pro-peace initiative. His draft of their Pledge of Resistance served as a manifesto of millions across the world who have sought to stop the war in Iraq and Afghanistan.
In 2005, Williams performed with the Basel Symphony Orchestra of Switzerland, a symphony based on his latest book ,said the shotgun to the head, composed by the legendary Thomas Kessler. For more information please visit www.apbspeakers.com.
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