A true urban poet. He just personifies and relays the roughness of the street, his community without making sappy or trying to pain his listener. An artist!
"When you look at my brothers what's your first impression, does the sight of us leave you guessing or do you understand the stressing, the aggression, the look of no hope on my niggas faces, like the Lord overlooked us when he handed down His graces"
I remember when I first heard of this dude back in 05. Was so happy to see him on the intro of Pac's "The Rose Vol. 2". One of the underradet greats of our time💯
Someone asked Rosie on her blog about Black Ice and she said she'd Google him . . . Me too and here I am! I didn't recall his name, but remember seeing him on HBO, back when I had it. Gave me chills and again this time too. Thanks for posting it!
OMG He speaks what I feel in my heart! And I know i'm only 20...so sadly, hardly anybody my age or younger gon listen to stuff like this. This s**t is the TRUTH! Oh how I wish he could speak in my community! Or nationwide!
In 2020 i wonder do we realize hes still speaking and im still listening right now. i always wonder why they took this show off the air? i believe our youth need to hear this
I've always had a hard time bein moved by poetry over music because the music grabs me before the words can, but when acapella its acapella and raw like this..man..it gives me energy.
Probably not a good idea to use the word "like" when giving statistics Ryan Ferretti. Is it 90% or not? It doesn't matter. You're lost. Your choice to go the route of the demorcrat/republican deal you've purchased with your life is sad. It's much more deeper that that. It's unfortunate that you have infantile education, because you'd realize they play on the same team. Too bad that you are on that team. Think about it.
This brother swims in deep waters,( I Love this) what a positive person. What beautiful message, you could see the positive rays floating up from his body.
I feel what you're saying. Just like BlackIce said: "When you're negative you're positive, but when you're positive you're called a hater." He couldn't be any more right. But what's even more sad is that people ain't gon listen to him cuz he speaking the honest truth! Man this world is f**ked up :(
Yes. I have been trying to fight this fight, shine the light, stand up for what's right... hopefully goodness, righteousness, and pure hearts will prevail.
I watched this a loooong time ago and glad to find it’s still on TH-cam. I see lots of reaction videos, reacting to music videos they should react to poetry videos like this.
This is one of the best Poems I've got on my Poetry in Motion playlist. Black Ice... Man, this Poem is so on point in at least 100 different ways. Unfortunately being fucked up really is in this season... Hip-Hop so watered down it ain't even funny. But its good to see that at least a couple of guys out there still remember what the spirit of hip-hop is all about. Nas was right when he said Hip Hop is dead... Anybody can rap, but how many even know what Hip-Hop is?
2021... Been here. Still here. Gonna be here. The industry is STILL doing this to these artist, industry or "independent!" Now, they just let'em hang themselves with their own ignorance & "cancel culture!"
I come back to this ever so often. Truth never gets old.
I'm white and from the UK but I see what the fuck is going on
I'm here 2023 audio Crack 🔥
Same.. still
Play this for my 13 year old nephew yesterday.
Yes sir
A true urban poet. He just personifies and relays the roughness of the street, his community without making sappy or trying to pain his listener. An artist!
"and music shoots straight to the soul, its so potent, so its much more addictive then crack is"
damn.
Here in 2019. Needed to hear this again. His words are always on my heart.
2020
Right here with you fam
"if you negative, then you're positive, and if you're positive you're a hater..."
That's so true
Still brings a tear to my eye close to 20 years later. 🙌
Poetry is the Lost language Black Ice is one of the best to do it!!!
Truth hurts....
This inspired me to write spoken word poetry. I'll never forget it.
"When you look at my brothers what's your first impression, does the sight of us leave you guessing or do you understand the stressing, the aggression, the look of no hope on my niggas faces, like the Lord overlooked us when he handed down His graces"
I come back here OFTEN. MY FAV SHOW EVER
I really like how fluently he moves through his rhymes with such meaningful content aswell. so real
2022 & this more relevant than ever
Yea, this is what I'm talking about. This is that real shit!!!
This was a reality check I needed
I love this man!
Woooooooooa!!!
I remember when I first heard of this dude back in 05. Was so happy to see him on the intro of Pac's "The Rose Vol. 2". One of the underradet greats of our time💯
Preached so many times from so many people and some of us still ain't hearin it!
chelly314 right about that
Someone asked Rosie on her blog about Black Ice and she said she'd Google him . . . Me too and here I am! I didn't recall his name, but remember seeing him on HBO, back when I had it. Gave me chills and again this time too. Thanks for posting it!
OMG He speaks what I feel in my heart! And I know i'm only 20...so sadly, hardly anybody my age or younger gon listen to stuff like this. This s**t is the TRUTH! Oh how I wish he could speak in my community! Or nationwide!
This was so good that every time the audience applauded I raged because I just wanted to hear him rhyme.
I heard the first part of this on Live Again - Schoolboy Q ft Kendrick Lamar.... Had no idea he kept going in
Relevant .. The world is so sad ..at least souls like this exist .. Thank you my man so much ..we need more of people like you
one of the most coldest poems I've ever heard!!! we need the truth even when we don't want it! Thanks bra for listenin to God instead of people...
2022 still listenin 2 dis
In 2020 i wonder do we realize hes still speaking and im still listening right now. i always wonder why they took this show off the air? i believe our youth need to hear this
This poem changed my life in soooo many ways. I'm from Wisconsin. Respect.
This was one of the best poems ever & every word was oh so true!!! This brother is blessed with great talent!!! :)
16 years later I come back to watch this… powerful
Legendary.
He is a BEAST! I love Black Ice and I really miss Def Poetry
When I see him I cant help but see him as the angelic version of DMX. light to the dark
2024 still here!
Take notes young boys and girls! Ignorance won't set you free.
i like this dudes style... i could listen to him all day...
Still applies in 2017!!!
La'vonne Hoston facts
Still applies in 2020
ii love the way he puts words together and recites his poems
a true talent
Met this guy today.
How was it?
Here because he just performed it again on his IG. This piece is timeless and legendary
would like to know what his IG username is if you still have it!
Schoolboy 1 curtains brought me here. love this!
it kept it real to the fullest all snaps and claps to this spoken word..i love it mad respect for black ice
"God gives me what im Worth..." XD
My God, someone who just said it in words I could never put.
This brother is bad
My man! Black Ice! The best who ever did it!
Rodney Brooks yes. He be spitting that real real. The dope he peddling makes you use your brain.
I've always had a hard time bein moved by poetry over music because the music grabs me before the words can, but when acapella its acapella and raw like this..man..it gives me energy.
ima inspire people lik dah one day....honestly withabsolut certanty
To be honest Fuck a deal, god gives me what I’m worth.. is the hardest line in hip hop history.
Crowd killing his flow unfortunately
yo black ice is one my favorites!! he know wat to say and always says right!! wodd
Probably not a good idea to use the word "like" when giving statistics Ryan Ferretti. Is it 90% or not? It doesn't matter. You're lost. Your choice to go the route of the demorcrat/republican deal you've purchased with your life is sad. It's much more deeper that that. It's unfortunate that you have infantile education, because you'd realize they play on the same team. Too bad that you are on that team. Think about it.
This brother swims in deep waters,( I Love this) what a positive person. What beautiful message, you could see the positive rays floating up from his body.
I absolutely love Black Ice and the messages he brings...
I've been searching for deep Spoken word all night. Just Found it. Thumbs up.
this poem is one of the most beautiful and truthful speeches of all time.
I feel what you're saying. Just like BlackIce said: "When you're negative you're positive, but when you're positive you're called a hater." He couldn't be any more right. But what's even more sad is that people ain't gon listen to him cuz he speaking the honest truth! Man this world is f**ked up :(
so amazing how he said that ignorance is bliss.. learn please. love this man
I'll never forget this...pure wisdom
I wish the crowd wouldn't interrupt him. The man's clearly talented. You wouldn't stop a singer at a concert just to clap.
Yes. I have been trying to fight this fight, shine the light, stand up for what's right... hopefully goodness, righteousness, and pure hearts will prevail.
All these up and coming "rap" or "hip hop" artist need to listen to this message.
This cat is off the chain and very inspirational. Knowledge is his friend.
Peace and respect from Palestine to all our brothers struggling for justice everywhere.
Black ice is sick as hell, positive over negative. meaningful lyrical shit!
All I could say is DAMN!! What a poem. I am a poet my self and it relieves you when you put it to paper
Dang, this was heavy! Black Ice came with it, and dropped some jewels of wisdom, too! Gotta love that!
tHAT gave me the chills man...
that man spoke about the truth...
That was incredible! This dude's got serious talent!
Speechless. A true artist.
This deserves way more than 1,000,000 views.
Yes everyone needs to hear this...sick azz flow. Best flow I've heard from anyone.
This is my 3rd favorite poem of all time (followed behind 2, Sunni Patterson "We Made", 1, Saul Williams "OHM")
Pisces Pisces Illustrations Pisces! Yes same here 🙌🏾♓️💯
...."if u negative u positive, and if u positive u called a hata" thats exactly how i feel preach brother
I watched this a loooong time ago and glad to find it’s still on TH-cam. I see lots of reaction videos, reacting to music videos they should react to poetry videos like this.
I never get tired of this piece
When people tell me they "hate" poetry or slam poems I understand what they mean, but when I show them this minds get changed.
Love the poetry, lovin the words.Wonderful share.
Needed to hear this even in 2021 God 🙏
Every time I watch this dude I'm reminded why I love the art of the spoken word I hope one day to have an I once of talent close to his
years later it still speaks the truth
One of my favorite poems of all times
Jul 1st 2022…. U don’t gotta explain what’s already understood. Man is droppin 💎’s most can’t pick up and it’s sad.
omg. Straight Fiyah! Preach Brotha Man. Stop & Listen I had to play this twice. for real.
This is one of my favorite poems ever, much love to black ice
My favorite rapper brought me here …back in 2011-2012
Intro track ("Exodus") off of Fab's third album, "Real Talk"
This explains a generation falling short to the control. This was amazing.
you welcome.If you don't mind me asking what did you listen too?I recommend all of it, but the Serpent and The World are gems
came to perform at my school. Great deliverance. And mad cooool! Chill , wise guy. Very smooth.
2020 .... still 100 legit
This guy is my Idol. I really look up to his poetry!
2024 bro this still hits home 🫡
"my soul gets greater later"
wow. i love this guys' work. i wana meet him.
This is one of the best Poems I've got on my Poetry in Motion playlist. Black Ice... Man, this Poem is so on point in at least 100 different ways. Unfortunately being fucked up really is in this season... Hip-Hop so watered down it ain't even funny. But its good to see that at least a couple of guys out there still remember what the spirit of hip-hop is all about. Nas was right when he said Hip Hop is dead... Anybody can rap, but how many even know what Hip-Hop is?
This dude is RAW. This is real RAP
man this dude the truth 4 real i never look at poetry like like i do now this dude have my respect
this man is good!!! does anyone know of spoken word in the mid 90s that was spoken over instrumentals?
This is what to pimp a butterfly is about
Realest shit I ever heard. This my second time watching this and I can truly say:this man's a genius. Mad respect.
my favorite series to date
Man, this is deep. Got to love spoken poetry
2021... Been here. Still here. Gonna be here. The industry is STILL doing this to these artist, industry or "independent!" Now, they just let'em hang themselves with their own ignorance & "cancel culture!"
@rayquanization I know I heard it from there..lol What the name of the song bro?