This was sent out to the Saul Williams email list. It’s an amazing letter about veganism, the music industry, and activism. Here’s a copy on mtvblogs.
The compliment “you’re ahead of your time”, often feels more like a curse than a gift from a well-wisher. I have never considered myself ahead of my time simply because a few executives may not have been visionary enough to determine where music or antiquated ideas of race are heading or to realize their role in continually underestimating the intelligence of the listener and our generation.
Full text here.
