What have I become, my sweetest friend…
Adam Dean, Antipodean (didn’t ever think I’d use that word two days in a row) webmaster of Bowie fan site:
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The Inevitable Rise and Liberation of Niggy Tardust
Playing on the title of Bowie’s 1972 landmark album, the new album by hip hop artist Saul Williams is named The Inevitable Rise and Liberation of Niggy Tardust.
Williams says the title ?came about as a joke, but there is definitely a strong concept running through the record. I created the character because I felt like there was nothing that was speaking to my experience as an African-American.?
The album’s producer – Trent Reznor – says that he meant to send Bowie a copy but ?then the phone rang and I got distracted.”
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Thanx for that Adam. I asked DB if he was aware of the album and it soon became clear that Trent was just being playful: “Trent did send me a copy, and It’s pretty good too.”
Well, now you can make up your own mind: The album is available for purchase or free download at