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Saul Williams

Spoken Word Artist

Saul Williams

Saul Williams

Spoken Word Artist

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Saul Williams Biography

To thousands of youth across America, Saul Williams has defined and redefined poetry as an accessible and living art form. Who he is and what he does vary by mod, mood and mode of expression. He does much more than write, act and perform: He is a true artist. His poetry has served as the archetype for a new generation of poets and spoken word artists. His groundbreaking work as a writer and actor in the critically acclaimed film Slam (Sundance’s Grand Jury Prize ’98; Cannes’ Camera D’Or ’98), which recently celebrated its 15 year anniversary, placed him as a figurehead of the spoken word/slam poetry movement. Now, it has spread across the United States and culminated in such commercial successes as Def Poetry Jam.

Recently the star of the first hip-hop musical in Broadway history, Holler If Ya Hear Me — a non-biographical story using Tupac Shakur’s music and lyrics — Williams is the author of the poetry collections said the shotgun to the head., She, The Seventh Octave, and his latest, Chorus: A Literary Mixtape. His book The Dead Emcee Scrolls: The Lost Teachings of Hip-Hop gives readers a tour of the history of hip-hop. In 2013, he signed a new book deal with MTV Books, in which he will write poetry about his impressions of America after four years of living abroad, in the tradition of Walt Whitman and Allen Ginsberg's "America" poems. His writings appear in several anthologies and periodicals such as Catch the Fire and The New York Times. In 2013, he starred in Alain Gomis' TEY, later becoming the first African-American to win Best Actor at FESPACO, the largest and oldest film festival in Africa. The movie also won Best Film.

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 Niggy Tardust, produced and backed up by Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails. In November 2011, he released Volcanic Rock, featuring the soulful, beat-driven track “Explain My Heart,” which was featured in an Adidas commercial for Smart Soccer and more recently, in Aujourd’hui, a film by Senegalese director Alain Gomis starring Williams. The film, which follows Williams’ character during the last 24 hours of his life, premiered at the Berlin Film Festival in February 2012. Recently, he signed a deal with Fader for a new album, titled Martyr Loser King, to be released in 2015. The music from the album is the soundtrack to the musical Williams is writing, of the same name, which will premiere in New York at the same time as the album.

Williams has contributed his skills to the Not in Our Name pro-peace initiative. His draft of their Pledge of Resistance served as a manifesto for millions across the world who have sought to stop the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. Williams has also headlined the sixth annual MTN Bushfire Festival of the Arts, a three-day music, theatre, fine arts, film and multicultural event in Swaziland that gives 100 percent of its proceeds to the children of the AIDS-ravaged country.

Williams has presented his work to nearly 100 universities and colleges in the US and abroad. He has performed, toured and lectured across the world and is the nation’s youngest poet to have his writings added to the curriculum of dozens of high schools and colleges across the country. As a creative person, Williams encourages audiences to value the art of self expression. Sharing personal triumphs and tribulations, he illustrates how his heightened experience has fueled his understanding of love, compassion and humanity.

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Saul Williams Speaking Topics

  • My Experience Living Abroad: A Black American Artist & Afro-Futurism

  • The Connection between Hip-Hop & Poetry

  • The Evolution of Hip-Hop

  • An Evening of Poetry

Saul Williams Videos

  • Saul Williams: MartyrLoserKing | Talks at Google
    Saul Williams: "MartyrLoserKing" | Talks at Google
  • FULL INTERVIEW: Saul Williams - YouTube
    FULL INTERVIEW: Saul Williams - YouTube
  • Saul Williams: Slam Poetry Performance - YouTube
    Saul Williams: Slam Poetry Performance - YouTube
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Saul Williams Books

  • The Dead Emcee Scrolls: The Lost Teachings of Hip-Hop
    The Dead Emcee Scrolls: The Lost Teachings of Hip-Hop
  • Said the Shotgun to the Head
    Said the Shotgun to the Head
  • She
    She

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  • What topics does Saul Williams speak about?

    Saul Williams is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Actors, Authors, Culture, Diversity Speakers, Entertainers, Entertainment, Inspirational, Journalism, Literary, Music, Poetry, Speakers by Industry, University Speakers.

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Saul Williams is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as My Experience Living Abroad: A Black American Artist & Afro-Futurism, The Connection between Hip-Hop & Poetry, The Evolution of Hip-Hop and An Evening of Poetry. The estimated speaking fee range to book Saul Williams for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Saul Williams generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Common, Tyrese Gibson, Kevin Powell, LL Cool J and Bruce George. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Saul Williams for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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