Saul Williams

Born in Newburgh, New York, United States, 1972, Saul Williams is considered a powerful voice of the hip-hop generation as a poet, actor, rapper, singer and musician. Best known for his blend of spoken word, poetry and hip-hop, and for his leading role in the independent film 'Slam'. He received notable recognition while supporting Nine Inch Nails for parts of their 2005-2006 tour. Saul's third album, The Inevitable Rise and Liberation Of Niggy Tardust, was produced by Trent Reznor, and released via the internet on November 1, 2007.

Influenced by: Gil Scott-Heron, The Last Poets, Public Enemy, Mos Def

Active:

1990s-present

Scene:

NYC/Hudson Valley

• mc chris, Swell Rell and more TBAWed, Jul 8
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• NICK HAKIMThu, Sep 17
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• Brad WilliamsFri, Oct 23
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• Blackberry SmokeFri, Sep 4
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• Destroy LonelyFri, Sep 4
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• Rod WaveSat, Oct 17
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• ShaboozeyWed, Sep 30
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• BonoboFri, Dec 4
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