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Saul Williams is a prominent singer recognized for his distinctive vocal style and poetic lyrics. Born on February 29, 1972, he has made substantial contributions to the music industry with his soulful performances and innovative musical approaches.

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“Сommercial hip-hop is not youth rebellion, not when the heroes of hip-hop like Puffy are taking pictures with Donald Trump and the heroes of capitalism - you know that's not rebellion. That's not "the street" - that's Wall Street.”

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“I have a very family-like connection to hip-hop, which is why it frustrates me so much.”

Connections Hip Hop Hips Hops

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“I was fed by the music I listened to as a kid. Hip-hop fed me psychologically, spiritually, politically. I learned from that music.”

Kids Hip Hop Hips Hops Feds

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“What I'm aiming to do within hip-hop is to point out that the music itself is powerful; it reaches so many people.”

People Powerful Hip Hop Hips Hops

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“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.”

Stills Party Consciousness Hip Hop Hips Hops

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“What's wrong with hip-hop is the system that controls the definition of it. There needs to be more balance on the airwaves.”

Needs Balance Definitions Hip Hop Hips Hops

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“I remember back in the day when Chuck D called hip-hop the "black people's CNN." Well now, hip-hop is more like Fox News. It's biased, and highly suspect.”

People Wells Remember Black News Hip Hop Hips Hops Suspects Black People Foxes Chuck Biased Cnn Fox News Back In The Day

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“Hip-hop is too young to put a definition on it”

Young Definitions Hip Hop Hips Hops

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“The only reason I've been so critical of hip-hop is because I've always been aware of the effect that it has, and the reflection that it gives of the African-American community.”

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“There is no music more powerful than hip-hop. No other music so purely demands an instant affirmative on such a global scale. When the beat drops, people nod their heads, “yes,” in the same way that they would in conversation with a loved one, a parent, professor, or minister.”

People Way Parent Powerful Conversation Demand Beats Hip Hop Scales Hips Ministers Instant Hops Professors Loved Ones Affirmative

Book:The Dead Emcee Scrolls: The Lost Teachings of Hip-Hop

Source: The Dead Emcee Scrolls: The Lost Teachings of Hip-Hop

About the Author

Born: February 29, 1972
Known for: Singer
Quotes: 113

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