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BLACK ICE feat. CHINAHBLAC - "LONE SOLDIER"
BLACK ICE FREESTYLE ON BET'S RAP CITY, 11/22/06
About BLACK ICE:
Before poetry was big business there was Lamar Manson, known throughout the spoken word community as Black Ice. Black Ice is a prolific artist, whose stage performances bridge the gap between hip-hop and poetry. Circa 1993, Black Ice's spellbinding presence, combined with writing that speaks to the common man, helped to bring poetry out of the coffee houses and into the mainstream, simultaneously creating a career as a dynamic performer whose talents proliferate television, radio and theater. Because of his intense love for children and youth, his message can also be heard in classrooms and lecture halls across the country.
Black Ice, has lent his genius to the Live 8 concert in Philadelphia, and has made feature TV appearances on BET (Live 8 Concert Special, Rap City the Basement and 106th & Park) and NBC (Showtime at the Apollo), in addition to starring in five consecutive seasons of HBOs Def Poetry Jam. The New York Post has rated his live performance diamond brilliant. He was cast as a lead member in Def Poetry on Broadway, which went on to win the 2003 Tony Award for Best Special Theatrical Event. Black Ices talents are also showcased on releases by Pete Rock, Method Man and Fabolous. But the works that more closely define Black Ices personal vision are those where he uses his craft to uplift the masses. Public engagements such as performances for Seeking Harmony in Neighborhoods Everyday (SHiNE), the Rainbow/PUSH Coalitions Wall Street Project Conference, the Congressional Black Caucus and the ACLU allow Black Ice to demonstrate his concern for the future of all people through his art. He has also been featured in national radio and television advertising campaigns including spots on BET and VH1.
Leading by example, Black Ice not only embraces youth in the messages that he delivers, he is also the organizer of the Hoodwatch Movement. An artistic umbrella organization, focused on rejuvenating neighborhoods and working with men to maintain accountability for their families and their lives. He is also doing activism work with Jeff Johnson of BETs The Cousin Jeff Chronicles.
Currently, Black Ice is working on his solo album, "The Death of Willie Lynch", in addition to completing the "Hoodwatch Movement Mixtape Volume I". He also plans on releasing a book of his prayers, entitled "Me & God". This will be a five year chronicle of Black Ices journal writings.
Drawing inspiration from his family, Black Ice feels it is now time to take what he has learned from his experiences as the first spoken word artist signed to Def Jam to educate fellow artists on how to control their own artistic endeavors and to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit in others.
If you walked into your average open mic venue and asked any of the poets showcasing their talents, if they would be satisfied being on HBOs Def Poetry Jam for five seasons running, winning a Tony Award for Def Poetry on Broadway, touring with multi-platinum artist Musiq and receiving the Hip-Hop Quotable from the Source Magazine, not to mention being hailed by Rolling Stone Magazine as the best thing on Method Mans 2004 release, Tical 0: the Prequel, and they would probably admit, that theyd be happy if someone just acknowledged their craft. But for one poet, born in Philadelphia as Lamar Manson-- the first poet ever signed to a major label-- hes just doing his job, and making sure that at least as far as hes concerned, the message always comes first.
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Wots goin on b? Its been a long while since I last passed thru ur page, hope everytings cool? I see u’re still putting the work in which is good so keep doin u, remain focused & positive coz u know eventually this hard grind will pay off getme?!!
I also wana ask u to swing thru my page coz I’ve just put up our (Illset Infantry) NEW SINGLE “’88 Throwback” (from our upcoming EP)! When you get da time, listen to it & drop your honest opinions on my page. Its also available to download for a limited time, so if u feel da need get urself a copy before its officially released! Peace & Maintain
Common, Talieb, Nas, Mos DEf, and NOw I have Black Ice.......I am Loving it Keep Blazing it Up...Lamar ( I remember u saying something corney Like it must be lobster cause all the meat is in the tail.......hahaha.....nothing but Blessings....!!!
Just showin some love, i hope everything's cool with you and yours! Keep working hard, there's no rest for the blessed! Facebook link on my page if u wanna holla directly. 1ove
ur album is sooo soo hot infact u da real definition of a real brother i mean all those fake ass bubble gum rapper make me really sick heard urs and am like now we talkin aba music .... keep up da good work man
haha...I usually don't write whose as known as you are for the simple fact that this may be a fans page and not your official page, but if it is i'd like to say i'm a huge fan of your work!!Huge...keep doing what you're doin man so that poets can take back this chaotic world!
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I’M A PRODUCT OF MY ENVIRONMENT BUT TRUST I AM NOT FOR SALE
I REFUSE TO BE ANOTHER CAUSALITY OF THE DRUG GAME LOCKED IN A CELL
IT’S A WAR AND EVERY DAY WE GOT SOLDIERS DYING
BESIDES THE ICE CREAM TRUCK ALL YOU CAN HEAR IS POLICE SIRENS
IT’S BEEN DECADES OF STRUGGLE FROM WELFARE TO MEDICAID
LIVING IN RUN DOWN HOMES SPRAYING ROACHES WITH RAID
OUR LIGHTS CUT OFF, WATER LEAKING FROM THE CEILING
ON MY KNEES IN THE DARK PRAYING TO GOD FOR SOME HEALING
TRIED TO TALK TO THE YOUTH UNDERSTAND HOW THEY WAS FEELING
YOUNG GIRL 16 YEARS OLD PREGNANT WITH THREE CHILDREN
NO MONEY FOR ABORTION MAMA CAN’T PAY
POPS GONE IN THE WIND BEEN MISSING SINCE THAT DAY
THEY LAID, PAID THE COST TO BE THE BOSS BUT THE PRICE WAS TOO HIGH
IT’S AMAZING WHAT PEOPLE WILL DO JUST TO SURVIVE
STOMACH GROWLING SHORTY LOOKING FOR HIS NEXT MEAL
IT’S BEEF IN THESE STREETS THESE DUDES GOT FOREMAN GRILLS
AND THEY GOT TIME TO KILL, GOT ROCKS TO SELL
TRYING TO REACH HEAVEN BUT THEY STILL STANDING ON HELL
FIENDS BLOW AWAY DREAMS LIKE BAD MUFFLERS
THUGS WITH ICED OUT CROSSES, ANOINTED HUSTLERS
PIMPS AND PROSTITUTES YEAH YOU KNOW WHAT’S FOR SALE
AND EVERYBODY IN THE HOOD KNOW SOMEBODY IN JAIL
IT’S LIKE AN EPIDEMIC, MODERN DAY SMALL POX
DON’T EVEN OWN OUR OWN HOME YET WE DYING FOR BLOCKS
H. I. V AND K. I. D. S NOT WANTED
NEVER HAD MUCH SO EVERYTHING WE GET WE FLAUNT IT
THE SLOGAN ON YOUR SHIRT SAYS STOP SNITCHING
BUT WE TELLING ON OURSELVES WE JUST TO DUMB TO LISTEN
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