This entire poem truly outlines a big part of my morality; it is one of my favorite poems listen too, thank Black Ice for gifting me with such a powerful piece of art.
Wow. You can tell at the end he might've been slightly mad at himself for getting to frustrated to finish the poem. But that just shows how much passion he puts into his work and how much he means what he says.
thumbs up if you heard this in '98 on HBO and still visit it weekly....when i heard this....at 15 it was unbelievable...the passion and energy he puts into this is beautiful
This is one of the realest niggaz alive. I wish more my folk would pursue the level of consciousness that this brother has obviously attained. Real talk about real shit. 1love...
This is the best poetry segment of all the def poetries. Matter of fact, it's the best one of all time hands down, evne better than his first and third ones. Black Ice is GOD.
Wow...what a POWERFUL delivery!!!!!!!!!!! Such emotion - hurt - pain - truth and honesty! His words cuts down through your soul! Tha's what good poetry is suppose to do - open your mind!
"temporary monetary gain in exchange for eternal pain" this poem is deep. it is very sad what has happened to our black men. alot of them dont know how to be fathers or husbands. this poem is addressing the misdirection of our black men and the devastation that their absence or sometimes their poor presence has on their children. we as black people need to know that we are capable of high acheivement. we are capable of having successful families? why most of us dont know this is beyond me.
he's got a lot of talent. If america was open to poetry and not rap he could be recognized mainstream. And if only society was sophisticated enough to understand his words not his flow.
i remember when i attended MLK HIGHSCHOOL and russell simmons did a little show for us and this guy performed..it influenced me to write poetry..the realist shit ever
man speaks the truth at its truest using rhymes to sooth all of his viewers while thugs write their music and use it for fame but this guy proves that integrity remains and cleverly shows that people want change for the better, as long as you render an entertaining letter so write to unite make people feel light as a feather and alleviate the tension by lightening the pressure.
I loved it. I don't feel degraded as a woman at all after hearing this...and as a mother, daughter, friend, lover, coworker, colleague, (and etc.) of men...i appreciate the conviction and acknowledgement of these issues from a male. Thank you
Black Ice is a....something. A word unknown yet holds so much power. A god? Never on this earth. A Jesus? Never to die twice. What is he? Is he, the Holy Ghost in physical form? Possibly.
yo, im not a wanna b rapper or poet but its poetry like this that got me writtin and tryna b the real man who will provide 4 his family and not make mistakes like gettin in the gang life, though i could have easily slipped in it. but still, im only 14 andhave a long road ahead of me
its not surprising to find your state of mind that got you parkin that 63 thousand dollar lex you flex right outside your moms 22 thousand dollar duplex. best line.
Black ice.. the opposite of vanilla ice in every way. I love when intelligent black people get heard like this because mainstream rap only encourages stereotypes, false image, and self-destructive trains of thought, while at the same time inaccuratly glorifying negative aspects of the hood that they personally have severed all connection with to benefit their pockets, not their peoples minds.
Reminds me of Jay-Z's "Beach Chair" when Jay referred to a man's offspring payin for the sins of the father. "Get back, sit back and rediscover how to be a honest father/ loyal lover/ righteous brother/ and not just anotha mothaf_____..." One of the illest poets to pick up a pen.
my gosh. listen again and think of tupac, 50 cent, Ice Cube, The Game, T.I, and all other platinum plus gangster rappers who aint never kill nobody and/or grew up educated.
I am a political poet who writes and reads in a verrrrrrry different form than rap yet, I do find its staccato -like delivery very hypnotic and full of sudden epiphany! jerry b
But you know what's really sad?? We hear this wonderful powerful stuff, but we do nothing about it. He's not just speaking it to get applause people! We need to start healing (or at least start trying)! Cuz if we do nothing, we're just as bad as the troubled brothers he's talking about! I need to get him to speak to alot of guys that I know...
I'm not into cursing and stuff but dang you da truth... These guys walking around thinking that their manhood is judge by how many women they sleep with and how many kids that don't know their name. Like Bob Marley says " emancipate urself from mental slavery"
it's guys like this, that are smart enough not to enter into the rap game, because the moment they do......they stoop down to that no substance level of rappers!. This guy is a real MC
Sit back and rediscover how to be a honest father, loyal lover, righteous brother and not just another..... BEST LINE
This guy has actually opened up poetry to me. It's one of the deepest and the most honest thing I've ever heard.
Even though almost 20yrs later brother words so powerful he still bring tears to my eyes iconic
This guy is incredible, one of my favorite poets ever. Listening to him is like listening to concentrated struggle, ambition, and devastation.
Black Ice is my favorite poet!!
This entire poem truly outlines a big part of my morality; it is one of my favorite poems listen too, thank Black Ice for gifting me with such a powerful piece of art.
Wow. You can tell at the end he might've been slightly mad at himself for getting to frustrated to finish the poem. But that just shows how much passion he puts into his work and how much he means what he says.
I would love to place my eyes on this beautiful brotha! Words of truth spear our hearts and melt our souls. Brotha you are love!
I agree... This man is a lyricist and a poet... I love it
damn i wish i had of grown up listening to this kind of talk. this is what real talk is. in fact most of his poetry is.
thumbs up if you heard this in '98 on HBO and still visit it weekly....when i heard this....at 15 it was unbelievable...the passion and energy he puts into this is beautiful
This is one of the realest niggaz alive. I wish more my folk would pursue the level of consciousness that this brother has obviously attained. Real talk about real shit. 1love...
damn i came to tears watchin that one.. black ice and talib so far are on my top.
I watched this so many times back then I memorized it.
This is the best poetry segment of all the def poetries. Matter of fact, it's the best one of all time hands down, evne better than his first and third ones. Black Ice is GOD.
Black ice.... the man is a poetical soldier!!! Big Love to the Philly Fam.
Wow...what a POWERFUL delivery!!!!!!!!!!!
Such emotion - hurt - pain - truth and honesty!
His words cuts down through your soul!
Tha's what good poetry is suppose to do - open your mind!
To write a piece like that and express it the way you did. Came from a place deeprooted on your soul. Preach
this dude brings the truth and he brings it hard.
This guy is brilliant. Black Ice - great name!
goosebumps no matter how many times i come back to watch it!
My Brothas on the Corner "Really" "really" need to listen to this brotha. Sad part is they still might not get it.
"temporary monetary gain in exchange for eternal pain"
this poem is deep. it is very sad what has happened to our black men. alot of them dont know how to be fathers or husbands. this poem is addressing the misdirection of our black men and the devastation that their absence or sometimes their poor presence has on their children. we as black people need to know that we are capable of high acheivement. we are capable of having successful families? why most of us dont know this is beyond me.
I AM IN LUV WITH HIS PASSION.
Philadelphia is in the building!!!!! Represent!!!!
Damn Black. WHOA!
B.Kyle
The passion behind these lines
he's got a lot of talent. If america was open to poetry and not rap he could be recognized mainstream. And if only society was sophisticated enough to understand his words not his flow.
rap with beats is the same like Black Ice....only what you must..is listening, no only beats but words
TELL'EM WHY U MAD SON TELL'EM WHY U MAD....LOL, LOVED IT....
I watched some of this tonight on msic channels and I was very impressed... I can't get enough of this guy. Deep!!!
the most uplifting shit Ive heard in a while. The truth is the truth
i remember when i attended MLK HIGHSCHOOL and russell simmons did a little show for us and this guy performed..it influenced me to write poetry..the realist shit ever
Black ice speaks rite to the soul!
man speaks the truth at its truest
using rhymes to sooth all of his viewers
while thugs write their music
and use it for fame
but this guy proves that integrity remains
and cleverly shows that people want change for the better, as long as you render an entertaining letter
so write to unite
make people feel light as a feather and alleviate the tension by lightening the pressure.
I loved it. I don't feel degraded as a woman at all after hearing this...and as a mother, daughter, friend, lover, coworker, colleague, (and etc.) of men...i appreciate the conviction and acknowledgement of these issues from a male. Thank you
It doesn't need music to be called REAL HIP HOP....just a message!!!!!!
Black Ice is a....something. A word unknown yet holds so much power. A god? Never on this earth. A Jesus? Never to die twice. What is he? Is he, the Holy Ghost in physical form? Possibly.
Black Ice! You inspire me .. !!!
yo, im not a wanna b rapper or poet but its poetry like this that got me writtin and tryna b the real man who will provide 4 his family and not make mistakes like gettin in the gang life, though i could have easily slipped in it. but still, im only 14 andhave a long road ahead of me
This man speaks the truth.
He's tellin' the truth,
this ain't no spoof,
whatever he just said,
that's his opinion,...you gotta respect that.
My favorite poet, ever.
Unbelievable .... this dudes a fuckin prophet !!! not just for the black community but for society as a whole
Massive Respect !!
Allah allowing, I will support this man in the best way. PUMP HIS MESSAGE and BUY his albums!
I like the part about religion where he says,
"that religion you do not follow
your faith has evaporated
leaving your soul hollow"
dat iz more dan powerful dat iz spirtuial, truthful n jus... WOW
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO THAT ENDING IS DAMNNNNNN!!! real talent makes my shudder in amazement.
preach on and deliver your message cause I'm not the only listening
YOU ARE THE MAN
Black Ice
pace in the M.E
its not surprising to find your state of mind that got you parkin that 63 thousand dollar lex you flex right outside your moms 22 thousand dollar duplex.
best line.
that was deeeep right there....makes you think about who you are
he may use a lot of cuss words but his words hits people in there hearts cause its just like there life
beautiful simply beautiful hip hop slam is truth *snap* *snap*
real hip hop sounds like this.
daamm he does it soo good!!
always been one of favorites this poem got me
best def poet ever... He realy meant what he said :D
Tears are rolling down my eyes.
This is to good to real
For Real Black, that was tight! I felt that and we would love to one day see you up in Canada.
THAT'S JUST POWER...POWER.
Dude speaking nothing but the truth...Gemineye the truth too.
i looooooooooooove this 4 real!! mann he is flyy!!
still some of the most inspirational shit on this website!
damn that guy knows what he's talking about. I understand what he's talking about because its the truth
Crazy Ill. Should me a millionaire for these lyrics.
this is so good i remember this dude years after i saw this!!
Ya faith has evaporated and made your soul Hollow!!!! Chuuch
Black ice.. the opposite of vanilla ice in every way.
I love when intelligent black people get heard like this because mainstream rap only encourages stereotypes, false image, and self-destructive trains of thought, while at the same time inaccuratly glorifying negative aspects of the hood that they personally have severed all connection with to benefit their pockets, not their peoples minds.
Wow! One of the best poems i have ever heard!!!!!
been watch def poetry since this first episode, and no one has yet to beat this performance. Abyss came close though.
Reminds me of Jay-Z's "Beach Chair" when Jay referred to a man's offspring payin for the sins of the father. "Get back, sit back and rediscover how to be a honest father/ loyal lover/ righteous brother/ and not just anotha mothaf_____..." One of the illest poets to pick up a pen.
Damn that was sick especially the end
History! Omg he killed it
strapping..jesus..beautiful..
Gives me chills everytime
woooowwwwwww this is all the motivation in the world
my gosh. listen again and think of tupac, 50 cent, Ice Cube, The Game, T.I, and all other platinum plus gangster rappers who aint never kill nobody and/or grew up educated.
What can I say realist brother I heard 100% official keep teaching ice bro philly
Black ice = Strong Words
Damn. Straight from the HeartbBruh. -Respect
"your fate has evaporated and made your soul hollow!!!" -whoa that got me
he inspire me so much
WOW...Im Speachless
THIS GUY IS SOO INTELLIGENT
WOW! no word no words- Action from words
the truth flows like lava...
yeah he killed that.
I am a political poet who writes and reads in a verrrrrrry different form than rap yet, I do find its staccato -like delivery very hypnotic and full of sudden epiphany!
jerry b
this man is real
James Warwick is like the english black ice. But you think yours, is bigger, than mine haha love it.
something about philly makes great artists and poets
Damn this was beautiful❤❤🤙
But you know what's really sad?? We hear this wonderful powerful stuff, but we do nothing about it. He's not just speaking it to get applause people! We need to start healing (or at least start trying)! Cuz if we do nothing, we're just as bad as the troubled brothers he's talking about! I need to get him to speak to alot of guys that I know...
I'm not into cursing and stuff but dang you da truth... These guys walking around thinking that their manhood is judge by how many women they sleep with and how many kids that don't know their name. Like Bob Marley says " emancipate urself from mental slavery"
speechless.....im just speechless
it's guys like this, that are smart enough not to enter into the rap game, because the moment they do......they stoop down to that no substance level of rappers!. This guy is a real MC
DAMNIT! Damnit damnit DAMNIT! Why can't MTV display something so ILL!?
Damn...I listened to this 3xs! LOL
Amazing! This guy is sick!
excellent. i love his insight.
kid is fire.