Hip Hop used to sound like this until Anastasi Jewish Americans monetized Neo-slavery to fill their pockets and paid Afro-American to say the things you hear now.
@@ChristineDehner Hello Something I have been in search for quite sometime is a connection with somebody that goes beyond vanity. It's very hard to do in this day and age. People can be, somewhat very superficial. On my quest to achieve this I have learnt a lot about human nature. It seems to me that those who are not given traits such as beauty or being wealthy are some of the nicest, kindest and generous people. While the "gorgeous" and well off seem to be the most arrogant and greedy people out there. Of course that's not to say there aren't beautiful kind people out there. I've been in the process of change for a while now and I have made some decent changes but don't you just hate it when people can't let go of your past mistakes. I saw your profile and it intrigued me. I wanted to learn more about who you are and what type of path you would like on in life. Can we talk?
"Saturated Soil and Faulty Fertilizer.... you're Future Seeds will be just like you." not only used the planting your seed metaphor, but also went SS to FF and then FS with that alliteration... if that makes any sense.
The truth just hits harder and Black Ice thru his poetry immortalized something I've always believed... Nothing is more "Gangsta" than say... a single mother working two jobs
I have revisited this poem many many many times. And as I get older and it hits a little different each time. Lately I’ve had to slow it down, to .75-.5 speed, and really think critically about not just each line, but each word and there choice and relationship to each other. MASTERFUL
I love this so much. It's speaks of consciousness that we all need to attain. Not just black men, but people of all races and genders. We deserve so much more.
This puts the likes of jay z ,snoop,kanye etc etc to absolute shame.They could never have enough credibility to share a stage with this man and look that audience in the eye
Hello Something I have been in search for quite sometime is a connection with somebody that goes beyond vanity. It's very hard to do in this day and age. People can be, somewhat very superficial. On my quest to achieve this I have learnt a lot about human nature. It seems to me that those who are not given traits such as beauty or being wealthy are some of the nicest, kindest and generous people. While the "gorgeous" and well off seem to be the most arrogant and greedy people out there. Of course that's not to say there aren't beautiful kind people out there. I've been in the process of change for a while now and I have made some decent changes but don't you just hate it when people can't let go of your past mistakes. I saw your profile and it intrigued me. I wanted to learn more about who you are and what type of path you would like on in life. Can we talk?
You missed the part where he says, "I would call you female, but you're too frail. While she held Queen you're existence is fractionally vaginal." He is actually saying that Woman are much stronger, "Queens", compared to his subject who is only a fraction ("fractionally vaginal") of a women... Not nearly as strong.
They're always reformatting, rehashing, rebooting or bringing back things from the past all the time. Why don't they try relaunching Def Poetry Jam again? There's so many talented people out there that need just need that moment of exposure to get their art & words out there. We have to see these talent search contests, nonsensical reality shows, and things driven by scandal all the time. They tried bringing back Showtime at The Apollo but it just looked goofy & kind of like a low budget version of AGT (no disrespect) for the venue to be such a legendary & iconic place of our culture.
My poems sit on the page. I don't think this style is in me. I don't have enough fuse to burn so much righteous anger for such a long time. I watch these spoken word performances, though, because I can hear and see that if I can put an ounce of this energy into my own stuff, it may not just sit on the page.
I often revisit this poem to keep me grounded and keep perspective .
Me too
Feel you for real keeps me grounded
Word.
Facts
SAME! I remember when I first watched it in the Def Poetry dvds I had.
One of the REALEST poems I've ever heard!
Facts big baby.
@@fightermma this was tough to read
This guy is amazing. Why doesn't hip hop sound like this? A true poetic genius. Courageous. love. love. love!!!!
Hip Hop used to sound like this until Anastasi Jewish Americans monetized Neo-slavery to fill their pockets and paid Afro-American to say the things you hear now.
Wow, comment was 10yrs ago.
@@daniellem1840 AND?
It use to
52 year old white man. Chills then tears. Well done Mr. Ice.
I remember when this show and episode aired!!! Still love it!!!
Was he not on point!?!? Love it!!!
WHo did the CC for this video? It's not even CLOSE !!! I think it's on purpose.
@@ChristineDehner Hello
Something I have been in search for quite sometime is a connection with somebody that goes beyond vanity. It's very hard to do in this day and age. People can be, somewhat very superficial.
On my quest to achieve this I have learnt a lot about human nature. It seems to me that those who are not given traits such as beauty or being wealthy are some of the nicest, kindest and generous people. While the "gorgeous" and well off seem to be the most arrogant and greedy people out there.
Of course that's not to say there aren't beautiful kind people out there. I've been in the process of change for a while now and I have made some decent changes but don't you just hate it when people can't let go of your past mistakes.
I saw your profile and it intrigued me. I wanted to learn more about who you are and what type of path you would like on in life. Can we talk?
@@fightermma pervert
Man he gives me CHILLLLS!! I love his poems
I use to listen to this every day when i was stationed at Fort Drum in 2004. Still etched in my memory
just wanted to tell you, I think this might be the most amazing poem I have ever heard of my entire life!
If only I could like this video a million times to infinity, you best believe I would
Still one of my all time fav poems in 2021
I remember watching this the first night it premiered. Black Ice is one of the best spoken word poets EVER that performed on Def Poetry!
A nigga would say hes corny /a brother says hes deep and conscious!
True indeed
listen to how he screeches the word "nigga" at 3:02 there was intensity in that. Preach my brother
"Saturated Soil and Faulty Fertilizer.... you're Future Seeds will be just like you." not only used the planting your seed metaphor, but also went SS to FF and then FS with that alliteration... if that makes any sense.
The truth just hits harder and Black Ice thru his poetry immortalized something I've always believed...
Nothing is more "Gangsta" than say... a single mother working two jobs
I use to tune into definitely poetry just to hope he would be on! One of my favorite poet!
Wow this man is powerful. ...we need all knuckle heads to tune in!
The Entire World can Learn from these videos Black Ice has made. Love and Respect Brother 🙏
I wish the guys in my neighborhood would listen to this....they could learn a lot!!
TH-cam IN THE CHI STREETS WITH BROTHER FIRST
They slick need to bring Def Poetry Jam back!! Real black entertainment right here!!
"that pendent of that religion you do not follow"
WORD
I have revisited this poem many many many times. And as I get older and it hits a little different each time.
Lately I’ve had to slow it down, to .75-.5 speed, and really think critically about not just each line, but each word and there choice and relationship to each other. MASTERFUL
Was lacking the motivation today in the gym .. this shot me in the heart . Always brings a tear . Thanks for your perspective and passion
He is a KING!!! My favorite poet of all time!!
Black Ice is that dangerous ice you never see coming...
Daaaaamn that was sharp, unflinching straight through the heart.
They need to bring this show back 🔥
One of the hardest joints I ever heard!!!!
Devastating poetry--this man is heavy
Every time I hear this , I get chills throughout my entire body
Thid dude is an inspiration..i love to eerie and I haven't in awhile now I'm ready to start back up again. His style is so real..
I love this so much. It's speaks of consciousness that we all need to attain. Not just black men, but people of all races and genders. We deserve so much more.
This puts the likes of jay z ,snoop,kanye etc etc to absolute shame.They could never have enough credibility to share a stage with this man and look that audience in the eye
You literally just changed my life. Thank you :) thats was too sick, and mad props on your skills.
Hello
Something I have been in search for quite sometime is a connection with somebody that goes beyond vanity. It's very hard to do in this day and age. People can be, somewhat very superficial.
On my quest to achieve this I have learnt a lot about human nature. It seems to me that those who are not given traits such as beauty or being wealthy are some of the nicest, kindest and generous people. While the "gorgeous" and well off seem to be the most arrogant and greedy people out there.
Of course that's not to say there aren't beautiful kind people out there. I've been in the process of change for a while now and I have made some decent changes but don't you just hate it when people can't let go of your past mistakes.
I saw your profile and it intrigued me. I wanted to learn more about who you are and what type of path you would like on in life. Can we talk?
He got so worked up that he left the stage, either way that's a real man right there.
Listening to this over and over and over and over..
This is soooo old but still so good.
Black Ice is one of, if not the best one to do it!
GodDamn, That last part had me fired up
Chills 🥶 🥶 🥶 thank you!
A REAL MAN. I love this poem.
Black Ice is the truth
Holy fucking truth 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 I’m and Argentine that grew up out west chicago. This the GOAT
Love this poet
..OMG does he speak pure truth brillantly
This guy should be president. Serious
This my classic shit
I still love this!!!!!
Say it Brotha!!! Creator Bless you abundantly!
You missed the part where he says, "I would call you female, but you're too frail. While she held Queen you're existence is fractionally vaginal." He is actually saying that Woman are much stronger, "Queens", compared to his subject who is only a fraction ("fractionally vaginal") of a women... Not nearly as strong.
OldItalia deep
You butchered the grammar and spelling of several words, but I agree with you. Powerful beginning. Killed it.
Was listening to Carl Thomas' and Raheem DeVaughan and well, here I am.
Oh my god, I love this man.
Cot damn!!! Didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
Black Ice droppin 🔥 keepin it💯
Well I absolutely love this it's definitely the way I feel every day
Like whoa! Brother Black Ice is Coooool!
Still love this more than a decade later
This gives me goosebumps everytime i hear it. Awesome
His album was great.
They're always reformatting, rehashing, rebooting or bringing back things from the past all the time. Why don't they try relaunching Def Poetry Jam again? There's so many talented people out there that need just need that moment of exposure to get their art & words out there. We have to see these talent search contests, nonsensical reality shows, and things driven by scandal all the time. They tried bringing back Showtime at The Apollo but it just looked goofy & kind of like a low budget version of AGT (no disrespect) for the venue to be such a legendary & iconic place of our culture.
the chills never fail
This man.......I love
one of my favorites...
This truth is on the loose! Talk to your people!
Still gives me chills
Black Ice vs Loaded Lux. Ayo, set that shit up! Smdddddack!
so fire .. last part goes in the hardest
he walks off the stage like a boss.. like yeah i just killed that shit..
OMG Im in love!!!
Wow...i think I am in love
some great deductive skills there Sherlock!
I was feeling this poem.
Shit got intense at 2:40 lol
Dylan Rottkov lol I come back for this comment all the time
Chills, everytime
This is amazing!
I have to find this man and propose lol
Absolute Classic 🔥
My poems sit on the page. I don't think this style is in me. I don't have enough fuse to burn so much righteous anger for such a long time. I watch these spoken word performances, though, because I can hear and see that if I can put an ounce of this energy into my own stuff, it may not just sit on the page.
I felt this !! 💯💯💯
This man is the truth
I've never tried to double like till now though...
He Snapped 🫶🏽
U r magnificent 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗😇😇😇😇😙😙😙😙😍😍😍
amazing stuff
i like his style
Does anyone know what season this is from?
Still watching in 2020
two thumbs all the way up
"sit u in a cell u probably cry ass nigga!" damn that's real. love it
PROFOUND!!!
TOO REAL!!!
good poem and did he play in a movie ?
Powerful!!!!!
Awesome!
My hands got sweaty listenin to day
WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!
the best!!
Cold i love it
These words should be written in stone somewhere.
Still here
Back again in 2022