The Top Ten PoetrySlamYouTube videos are a spectacular sight to behold. All the poets give stellar performances and their signature stylescommand your attention immediately. Withthese poetry slamvideos close too or either well over a million hits, you’ll seewhy these performances have become the ones to watch. Take a look…
1) TAYLOR MALI – What Teachers Want (3,100,347 views)
No he’s not a celebrity (well at least not yet) but for the pastfew years Taylor has become a familiar face on YouTube for his performance of “What Teachers Want”. With our nation’s declining economy, andthe multiple job layoffs teachers are facing, this topic is probably the most relevantto date.
2) KANYE WEST–(2,934,349 views)
When Kanye takes the stage to present a poem at Def Poetry Jam, he never disappoints by giving us a double dose of whacky and an extra shot of…huh? But regardless of how off the wall he becomes, it’s that guaranteed unpredictability that keeps us coming back for more.
3) TALIB KWALI–Hell (1,472,841 views)
Talib Kawli’sUniversalist approach to the “God” topic is clearly conveyed in his poetic rendition of Hell. This hip-hop sensation is not only known for this chart topping record sales, but his consciouslyrical content as well.
4) SAUL WILLIAMS - (1, 376, 305 views)
Saul Williams is a world renowned poet who has been on the poetry slamscene for a long time. He has produced several books and continues to be a YouTube favorite.
5) COMMON–A Letter to the Law (1,016,192 views)
Even when speaking out against the injustices of the police, the love child of hip hop and neo soul gives a simple, clean and savvy performance. His compelling play on words can be delivered only by such an accomplished lyricist as himself.
6) GEORGE WATSKY – S for Lisp (936,644 views)
George Watsky has a fan base on YouTube that is rapidly growing, and after watching this performance you’ll understand why. His voice represents those apart of the Millennium generation who’ve been disregarded, yet clearly has something to say. His style, content, and approach to the art formare sheer brilliance.
7) GEORGE WATSKY – Drunk Text Message to God (881,167 views )
George has not only one, but several videos on YouTube with hits approaching the 1,000,000 mark. In Drunk Text Message to God, he tackles the sensitive top of religion from his perspective.
8) ALYSIA – That Girl (855,122 views)
Alysia’s performance in Russell Simmons new poetry show Brave New Voices is passionate, personal and electrifying. Expressing the hurt and pain of relationships teenage girls endure but never reveal publicly, definitely proves her to be a Brave New Voice.
9) GEMINI – What Are You Dying For(721,084 views)
Before listening to this poet, I’m sure you didn’t’ expect such an abundance of street knowledge to come out of the mouth of Mr. Gemini, nevertheless, it just goes to show that street life is a culture that doesn’t discriminate. What Are youDying For is masterpiece.
10) Katie Makkai – Pretty (720, 146 views)
Don’t let her “Girl Next Store” looks fool you. Katie Makkai is a veteran slam champion who owns the stage she performs on. A 2002 national poetry slam champion, her poemPretty, about the self image of young women, is still creating buzz in the YouTube world.
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