OTEP reads a poem from her new book: NEW WORD ORDER

[zombiefreak91]

gave me chills

[emi9777]

There are few women in this world that can be inspiration through what they do..I like the fact that you keep in touch through youtube with your fans. It s beautiful to know that women like you isn't inaccessible. I am a lesbian and i love that you talk about sexual identity. Thanks for being you and for what you provide us.

[Gothyboi420]

XD It's awesome like you and your music. SS4L

[otepjakers]

Otep, I love you. I'm a 19 year old gay boy and your music and poetry has helped me through so much in life. It helped me realize how beautiful I am and that my imperfections are my strength. Thank you for being such a lyrical genius. You are by far one of my favorite people in this world. You're a beautiful, strong, unique woman. Thank you for inspiring me on a daily basis. You should hit Omaha, Nebraska sometime again on tour. I saw you almost two years ago and I would love to again. :]

[urineabox]

jimmytheloch is a spoken word artist and emcee that also shares the religion views and tries to expand your mind.. his new album is called [a cult following].. it is definitely worth the listen =]

[TieosSin]

Hello otep, Nathan here. I was wondering what your views of marriage and abortion are? If you don't mind me asking.

[xXxstarfacexXx]

You and Your music inspires Me to make a mark on this world deep enough to never be filled with other peoples dreams and accomplishments.....

"We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams” ~Willy Wonka

[JonataRise]

Se alguém pudesse legendar esse video, eu ficaria grato e feliz...

from Brazil.

[ladygreene47]

Your words are inspiring. It makes me want to indulge more into my creative soul. As an photographer and writer and I thank you.

[JJalapenoss4l]

Going to try to buy this one. I bought QLOTNM and it blew me away and inspired me to write one of the best poems I ever created. <3

[TabooRevolution13]

Even if Osama had anything to do with 9-11 if you would forgive him.

[bobdina]

First of all, congrats on making another book, thats fucking great. I love the title. Your so fucking smart, so damn intense as an artist, poet, writer, etc. This is in the only NWO I approve of!

[bobdina]

SICK FLAG I WANT ONE!

[th30k]

LOVE

[mission735]

Otep... is my goddess. My religion is one of the few that hold women higher than men (Wicca)... and she is in the right hand of the great goddess and horned god. I love you otep, my sister. I do.

[4100Tasha]

You inspire me to dance, scream, dream, live, Miss Shamaya. You are a beautiful creation. Thank you.

[OTEPmusic]

@4100Tasha much, much love .....thank you

[DmndzRnt4EvaBmxnIs]

You have no more hair to yank out Otep. Where did it all go.

[a57803]

perfect! I ♥ you Otep...



[AlicexJune]

Im french so Im sorry about the mistakes I am going to do but : Otep, I fell in love with your voice before falling in love with your senseful and sublime words of which I savour day by day. You seem like the strongest woman in the world to me and I wish I was juste like you. You keep inspiring me with your art and you don't know it but you are still helping me finding myself and becoming who I really am. Thank you for being someone so incredible and for sharing this awesome singularity with us.

[Brian90402]

Great! You're very talented, just keep on doing what you do, and never for a second buy into any of the praise -- because once that happens, it's all over. It's the wolf at the door...

[urineabox]

oh dear.. how can i explain my gratitude to just know a tiny fraction of who you are and what you stand for.. you really have SOOOO much to say and SOOOO much can be changed by what drives your heart.... i absolutely support you 100% and strive to have a portion of your passion towards things... [high fukn five] !!!!

[xmaryHXCx]

@OTEPmusic Thanks. 

[WickedDragon86]

Whether its reading a poem or singing/screaming lyrics in her songs, her words are just as hypnotizing and inspiring as any artist I've ever heard. Simply can't get enough.

[RedRavenBlackFox]

Iv recently started reading "caught screaming" (borrowing from a friend),

its so good to ingest the mind of the abstract,

aside from one of the poems being torn out (not sure if it was saved for a special place, to destroyed) (Message to Him) its all there, and all in ink,

oneday I hope to have a book of mind, for people to see, feel, drink,

online is where i have to settle for now,

at least it gets seen.

looking forward to this book of yours,

[xmaryHXCx]

Also, where can I purchase your book love? 

[xmaryHXCx]

Inspired. 

[Witchcrownedwithweed]

Love the way you read your poetry. I know comparissons are shit, but you remind me so much of Patti Smith (same passion and honesty).

[OTEPmusic]

@Witchcrownedwithweed now that is a true honor. thank you. xx

[badger616]

Otep you continue to inspire me as a poet, a musician, an activist, and as a damn cool human being. Thank you for continuing to share your work and your words with the rest of the world.

[OTEPmusic]

@badger616 much, much love. i am honored by your words and advocacy. xoxotep

[jimispann]

sorry..does she really believe the american propaganda that an ex-cia opperative was blamed for what obviously was a haliburton-conspired design? well, if youre part of the media, then i guess it brainwashes you easier...sad.

[OTEPmusic]

@jimispann actually, i heard it was bruce lee and elvis living on the island of Lost acting through robotic sasquatch proxies that committed this vile deed. carbonite nixon & howard hughes financed the whole thing. 0.o

[TheFallenChaos]

Beautiful poetry, beautiful poet, beautiful message.

Keep writing, it's amazing. :)

[OTEPmusic]

I never thought I would receive this kind of reaction to the words I write, to the secrets I confess, to the fire I unleash ....... thank you all so very much for your endless support and belief. It matters. xxotep

[wendigolycan]

you are amazing...and your work reminds me a bit of Serj Tankian's...another artist that i respect very much! :) I'm from Romania and i just receveid my OTEP shirts from USA - I will wear them with pride! PLEASE consider coming here one day...

[danielmarkovits]

@wendigolycan subscriu \m/

[viktorhell1]

Great Poetess... ;)

[003randomchickk1]

You are a beautiful poet. I am going to buy your book as soon as I can. Well done :)

[SuperPolytheist]

Amazing poetry. Some people will never truly understand poetry, don't let them bring you down,

[OTEPmusic]

@SuperPolytheist thank you. but i actually enjoy the discourse. critics & crybabies abound in the music industry .... for fools, it's easier to condemn than to create. xxotep

[bountyofbones]

@OTEPmusic Love that "for fools, it's easier to condemn than to create"

[filmnoira]

@OTEPmusic well you condemn someone in this video does that make you only a partial fool?

[OTEPmusic]

@filmnoira we are all fools to some degree.

[SuperPolytheist]

@OTEPmusic Your welcome. Thank you for your poetry, music, art, and taking the time to interact with your ,it means the world to me. So many artist now days treat there fans with total disdain. You are truly an amazing women.

[smokejc]

@SuperPolytheist you don't have to not understand poetry to dislike this.

[SuperPolytheist]

@smokejc Of course not and your entitled to your own opinion of this poem based on it's content but I will say that when one says that this poem is random or that it is trying to sound deep and contemplative but is not is a lie. This poem is very straight forward and gets to the point in my opinion.

[donrafacorleone]

is there any chance I can find one of your books in Mexico?

[OTEPmusic]

@donrafacorleone they are only available online from the publisher.

[0AhmadMetallic0]

I like Otep's music but can't you people see that this is English gibberish that is designed to sound thoughtful and edgy while in fact it's just a meaningless, random and pathetic attempt at sounding thoughtful?

Seriously, I get your need to feel like you belong to a group and have a meaning in life etc.. But this stuff is really lame.

[OTEPmusic]

@0AhmadMetallic0 .....it's actually American gibberish, not English. I'm American. I speak and write in English but I think in poetry. If you're going to try insult me or my work you should at least have an idea of what you're insulting.

[0AhmadMetallic0]

@OTEPmusic I didn't mean British, I meant the language itself. Sure, call it American if you want.

I'm not really insulting you, you're free to do what you like, I just find this whole poetic persona irritating because the poems consist of random words desperately trying to have philosophical meanings, and what's more irritating is the people who can't understand a word yet they pretend to be amazed by your genius.

It's just sad IMO.

[OTEPmusic]

@0AhmadMetallic0 i've been writing and reciting poetry well before i ever picked up a microphone. poetry has been a part of every single album i've ever recorded and is in every show i've ever performed. if you have ever attended a live show or listened to a full album you would know these things.

and this poem is far from random, it's actually spot-on specific.

[219mlc]

I need to purchase this pronto! :-)

[OTEPmusic]

Thanks for reading, for being a part of this, for allowing me inside your mind ..... it is, indeed, a beautiful place to spend my time. xoxotep

[SeniorWolfiekins]

I need to get this book. I am now 19 and i have been a huge fan since i was about 15. Hell my most valued possession is an auto graph my father got for me a few years ago in gainesville florida..<3 Much love. <3

[Death66reaper6]

wonderfully written, Ms. Shamaya. i must buy this book.

[OTEPmusic]

@Death66reaper6 thank you, endlessly.

[kaleilani1590]

The poets are coming!!!! The world better prepare!

[BallSmall95]

Oteps poetry is my favorite poetry.. Worlds coolest poetry writer :D

[MadeToBeGray]

You give me chills. I love it. Buying this.

[lilisalmeron]

Just amazing!

[zippomage]

as always, incredibly intense, even without raising your voice.

[amlsearch]

Love this!



[Shad0wheart]

yay! thanks for posting this Otep. you're so beautiful (:

[SoliderOfTheOddLife]

This is amazing

[tanksmallcape]

Otep, you are so beautiful!

[WrathfulAngelofChaos]

i wish i could by it <3

[WrathfulAngelofChaos]

@WrathfulAngelofChaos Buy**

[xMotionlessInBVBx]

Just got New Word Order today[= so psyched to read it. Otep<333

[shannonSONIK]

I think I just died. <3 Her poetry is amazing~

[TealAlloy]

What does that have to do with the New World Order?

[vampires18]

@TealAlloy New 'Word' Order is the name of her book. Not World

[TealAlloy]

@vampires18 Oh, yeah, thanks!

[OTEPmusic]

@TealAlloy new WORD order ....... reading is fun...damental

[TealAlloy]

@OTEPmusic Yeah, I actually like reading. I just glanced over the title too quickly.

[MrRaven812]

@OTEPmusic, ur poem was awesome and heartwarming. we love ur poems. rock on!!!!!!!!

[MaryMementoMori]

You are a lyrical & poetic genius Ms.Shamaya .

[OTEPmusic]

@MaryMementoMori thank you for allowing me inside your mind. xx

[jwildman95bamf]

Let me play drums for you next time you stop by DC

[DaftPunkLVR]

Amazing.

[xMyTokioRomance483x]

She's inspiring. I love everything she does. You rock, Otep!

[TheScars666]

how about more readings for those how cant actualy aford a book >.>

[siouxsiezoo]

To beautiful for the wretched man he was. You are amazing OTEP! <3

[FabioMFayez]

Inspiration, that she is...

[313DannyDetroit]

<3

[jmcfar15]

shes amazing

[XMissAmethystX]

Amazing!!! Gave me chill bumps.

[ashleigh33391]

love this lady!

[Daniblankenship]

Fucking Amazing!!! You never cease to astound! <3