Saul Williams' recent Tiny Desk concert was described as a potent and intense performance, comparable to Kate Tempest's in its fusion of music and poetry. Williams opened with "Burundi" from his album MartyrLoserKing, portraying a computer hacker fighting for democracy. He followed up with "Think Like They Book Say," a tribute to Chelsea Manning, and closed with a moving rendition of "Down For Some Ignorance," bringing the artist to tears with its provocative power. Born in 1972, Saul Williams is a versatile American artist known for his unique blend of poetry and alternative hip hop, as well as his roles in film and musicals, showcasing a sharp, thoughtful, and deeply powerful style that left a lasting impact on the concert audience.