From the 1998 movie "Slam" which tells the true story of Saul Williams, perhaps the greatest modern poet. It won at Sundance and Cannes. If you haven't seen it, netflix it soon. This poem is what started... continue reading

posted by RhesusMonk 1 decade 6 years 7 months ago • 3,599 views

There's no money in helping people.

posted by winkler1 1 decade 6 years 9 months 2 weeks ago • 2,202 views

Very powerful spoken word.

posted by blahpook 1 decade 6 years 7 months ago • 3,184 views

I am a rapper

posted by Maven 1 decade 6 years 7 months ago • 1,376 views

All possible infinities balled up into an immeasurable point, that is truth, that is the tenth dimension, that is Saul Williams. (From Ken Wilber's IntegralNaked) This poem is an extended version of... continue reading

posted by Trancecoach 1 decade 6 years 7 months 2 weeks ago • 2,271 views

This man is a genius.

posted by finch451 1 decade 6 years 7 months 2 weeks ago • 1,520 views

A passionate reading by Saul - eloquent and inspiring.

posted by moonsammy 1 decade 6 years 7 months 1 week ago • 2,327 views

A poem about Taylor's theory on labeling keys, how everything should be clearly marked except the keys to valuable things that would interest thieves. Filmed at the Bowery Poetry Club on 11/12/2005... continue reading

posted by E_Nygma 1 decade 7 years 1 month ago • 956 views

Shannon Matesky delivers a poem about MySpace, stalkers and the Patriot Act.

posted by dotdude 1 decade 7 years 5 months 4 weeks ago • 916 views

Dave's second appearance on Russel Simmons 'Def Poetry'. The poems performed are titled 'F*ck Ashton Kutcher' and 'How I Got the Lead on Jeopardy'.

posted by bamdrew 1 decade 6 years 11 months 3 weeks ago • 9,001 views

From TED: The slam poet/tech artist/paper sculptor Rives does eight minutes of lyrical origami, folding history into a series of coincidences surrounding that most surreal of hours, 4 o'clock in the... continue reading

posted by eleavitt 1 decade 7 years 3 months 2 weeks ago • 2,689 views

Dave Chappelle tries his hand a poetry on Def Poetry Jam.

posted by eric3579 1 decade 7 years 4 months 2 weeks ago • 4,648 views • 3:58

Remember the mullet? Short on top for the fellas, long at the back for the ladies! Fan video for one of Sage Francis's best spoken word recordings. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sage_Francis http://en.wikipedia.org/w... continue reading

posted by gwaan 1 decade 7 years 8 months 4 weeks ago • 2,796 views

Sage Francis comment on the American media and its response to the September 11, 2001 attacks. The lyrics are written from first hand experience, worked into the track are recordings from Francis' visit... continue reading

posted by eric3579 1 decade 7 years 9 months ago • 5,009 views • 4:44

Ernie Cline's comedy act with some handy visual aid.

posted by eric3579 1 decade 7 years 4 months 2 weeks ago • 20,981 views • 2:55