Solli Raphael, 12, becomes youngest winner of Australian Poetry Slam

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  • Опубліковано 15 жов 2017
  • Poet Solli Raphael from Coffs Harbour in New South Wales delivers an encore performance at the Australian Poetry Slam national final to a full house at the Sydney Opera House, becoming the competition's youngest winner yet
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 311

  • @VinoVenitas
    @VinoVenitas 6 років тому +477

    "We breathe in, we breathe out." So simple, but when this kid said it, it felt as if he changed my reality. This was amazing, I will breathe out yesterdays air ... FREAKING amazing.

  • @bazbee
    @bazbee 6 років тому +35

    Here we are a year later and stunned by 13 year-old Solli's self-penned poem and delivery at today's Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony. 4 minutes long, dramatic and unhesitating - just amazing! I'm sure it'll be on UA-cam soon.

  • @ashleysimps4fictionalchars592
    @ashleysimps4fictionalchars592 4 роки тому +297

    Eminem been real quiet since this dropped

  • @solliraphael
    @solliraphael 6 років тому +320

    WOW! Thank you!!! It was an absolutely amazing opportunity to be involved with such an inspirational group of people! Best night ever!!

    • @nikigreen1664
      @nikigreen1664 6 років тому +10

      Solli, Wow indeed! You were amazing! This brought tears to my eyes. I've shown your video to my two boys, 7 and 9 year olds, to try and inspire them to get creative. Well done.

    • @anthonybourdainsuperfan1241
      @anthonybourdainsuperfan1241 6 років тому +8

      dude you were insane. so honoured that I got to perform alongside you, never stop writing.

    • @rachkate76
      @rachkate76 6 років тому +7

      Solli Raphael I can't wait to see what you decide to do for a career- you have an amazing level of awareness for a young boy your age that would rival that of people in my age group of 41.
      Best wishes to you.

    • @corvusboreus2072
      @corvusboreus2072 6 років тому +6

      Solli Raphael ,
      Congratulations, young sir.
      That was a seriously righteous piece delivered with an absolutely flawless flow.
      I caught your performance (a different piece) at the Coffs heat and was absolutely blown away.
      Look forward to seeing more of your work.

    • @androplussong2204
      @androplussong2204 5 років тому +2

      WOW

  • @melaniewebb9357
    @melaniewebb9357 4 роки тому +357

    This is my online homework. Like if it is yours to

  • @united87
    @united87 2 роки тому +34

    This kid is going to be a poet, he’s AMAZING, our kids of tomorrow will see this kid as Shakespeare

  • @yh3996
    @yh3996 6 років тому +123

    He's so articulate. I love this!

  • @summerlangan4219
    @summerlangan4219 4 роки тому +237

    This is my online school task lol

  • @PurpleOrSheep
    @PurpleOrSheep 4 роки тому +3

    So inspirational!

  • @murdochlee7220
    @murdochlee7220 Рік тому +1

    Very inspirational! Made me cry

  • @edgaralvarez451
    @edgaralvarez451 7 місяців тому +1

    a 12 year old to have that mind set is insane. keep it up dude be that change and inspiration for old and young. I'm 35 lol.

  • @rhodabaruch4
    @rhodabaruch4 3 місяці тому +1

    ❤️ So talented and impactful!

  • @simsarethebest925456
    @simsarethebest925456 6 років тому +275

    "Riiiise up" my boy listened to Hamilton

  • @maxmooney5962
    @maxmooney5962 2 роки тому +6

    Just found this and showed it to my students in Bangkok in hopes of starting a poetry/slam club next school year. Great job and congrats!!

  • @emiliagonzales3124
    @emiliagonzales3124 Рік тому +5

    I love the way he speaks and his rhymes. My teacher showed me this in language and I came home and rewatched this soooo many times!

  • @funforkidsforever
    @funforkidsforever Місяць тому

    Incredible performance. The delivery is outstanding and the words are beautiful.

  • @porsharobinson5555
    @porsharobinson5555 3 роки тому +5

    I watched this in class today and its amazing!

  • @eltwice7840
    @eltwice7840 6 років тому +10

    That was so beautiful!!

  • @Brain-washed2
    @Brain-washed2 2 місяці тому +1

    speechless
    myself after watching this
    and the other "poets" that attended to have this be the winner of anything

  • @hailiebechey8379
    @hailiebechey8379 5 років тому +5

    Amazing

  • @newman77777
    @newman77777 Рік тому +3

    My teacher showed me this in English and I came home and rewatched this 0.5 times!

  • @lalitabertschinger
    @lalitabertschinger 7 місяців тому +1

    6 years later and we look at this in school in Year 9 ... well done

  • @showuplifestyle3935
    @showuplifestyle3935 6 років тому +3

    This is beautiful! Really like the energy of this style!

  • @lulutrevena1976
    @lulutrevena1976 6 років тому +36

    Fabulous message, WAKE UP it is time to change our ways

  • @huntermeek7450
    @huntermeek7450 6 років тому +5

    Yesssssss!!!! Oh my god, he's incredible

  • @benlonergan4420
    @benlonergan4420 6 років тому +14

    that was amazing

  • @user-dz4er6gz2x
    @user-dz4er6gz2x 2 роки тому

    The video content is so excellent, congratulations

  • @qyruz
    @qyruz 4 роки тому +76

    1:29 new eminem

  • @drcjtonkin
    @drcjtonkin 4 дні тому +1

    After watching this 5 times I still have no idea what this kid is tryna say

  • @radicaltoxic2455
    @radicaltoxic2455 5 років тому +3

    I love the way you speak. EPIC POEM!!! Dunno HOW to describe how much I loved your poem!!!

  • @vanessamaroon
    @vanessamaroon 6 років тому +8

    incredible.

  • @priscillavalle5365
    @priscillavalle5365 2 роки тому +12

    Hands up high - this kid is amazing!!

  • @tinagibson3220
    @tinagibson3220 6 років тому +12

    I will be sharing this with everyone I can - Solli - you are an inspiration. Heartfelt gratitude to you and your talent, courage and passion.

    • @solliraphael
      @solliraphael 6 років тому +1

      thank you so much!! honestly - it means a lot to have people support my work !!

    • @mrcroc123fan
      @mrcroc123fan Рік тому

      @@solliraphael ONG ReAL SOLLI

  • @aabarlas97
    @aabarlas97 3 роки тому

    Amazing!

  • @ddcsquad1831
    @ddcsquad1831 6 років тому +3

    he is so amazing as a young boy

  • @Joy-tq2de
    @Joy-tq2de 6 років тому +6

    This is pretty amazing

  • @jokerllyourchancetoblowll1632
    @jokerllyourchancetoblowll1632 5 років тому

    So good !!

  • @yasminemobley7858
    @yasminemobley7858 3 роки тому +1

    Straight up bars!

  • @mothusimashigo5244
    @mothusimashigo5244 3 роки тому

    Brilliant 🙌🏿

  • @terriyoung7136
    @terriyoung7136 Рік тому

    Beautiful.

  • @Caesar_Online
    @Caesar_Online 5 років тому

    astonishing

  • @user-sl6zz3sz2n
    @user-sl6zz3sz2n 9 місяців тому +1

    🤓🤓this is absolutely amazing i cant flipping hold myself in while listening to this🤓🤓

  • @jedyevz3112
    @jedyevz3112 3 роки тому +1

    the kids amazing

  • @aortyist8848
    @aortyist8848 2 роки тому

    Beautiful

  • @amywas1
    @amywas1 5 років тому +24

    He is a 12 year old kid. He deserves love and support and plenty of respect for performing so confidently in front of a crowd. I hope I will be forgiven for not kneeling before him or behind him - what was all that about? unless you are part of the performance, perhaps you should vacate the stage. I found it kind of creepy. Anyway, Solli, if you are reading this, the world needs it's poets and I wish you all the best.

  • @ravenkee2527
    @ravenkee2527 3 роки тому

    Putting this is slow mo is the best

  • @madelly9044
    @madelly9044 5 років тому +1

    Keep it up. We need more bright young people like you in the world.

  • @rachelebbutt6840
    @rachelebbutt6840 2 роки тому

    Wonderful

  • @striktly522
    @striktly522 3 роки тому +2

    Man really said rise up

  • @kylacaraway1998
    @kylacaraway1998 5 років тому

    Imma cry

  • @thebravesoul
    @thebravesoul 2 місяці тому

    WOW 💜

  • @luvleemary0205
    @luvleemary0205 6 років тому +1

    Wow what talent !

  • @radicaltoxic2455
    @radicaltoxic2455 5 років тому +1

    AMAZING!!!

  • @natalieho7703
    @natalieho7703 5 років тому

    The guys talking at the start came to our school and solli came to my school today

  • @azbanathepoet4501
    @azbanathepoet4501 3 роки тому

    Nice piece

  • @nayat6074
    @nayat6074 4 роки тому

    How does this make u feel when u listen to it

  • @valentineskvira4304
    @valentineskvira4304 3 роки тому +1

    this is my school poetry task lol and the poem is actually decent this is.

  • @airckuh2669
    @airckuh2669 4 роки тому +5

    I’m sorry but what did he say all I herd was RISSSE UPP

  • @iamthegoat1237
    @iamthegoat1237 4 роки тому +2

    wow

  • @alexmetenmal1718
    @alexmetenmal1718 Рік тому

    impressive

  • @Tmow
    @Tmow 4 роки тому +1

    I recommend everyone to put on the auto generated sub titles and watch this at .25x it’s normal speed

  • @fear5800
    @fear5800 3 роки тому +4

    Hold on THATS A KID THAT WAS AMAZING

    • @fear5800
      @fear5800 3 роки тому +1

      I am 11 and I sound like a duck🦆quack quack

  • @jwash7614
    @jwash7614 6 років тому +7

    Awesome young man! :-))

  • @MOFEY..
    @MOFEY.. Рік тому +1

    Hi, I heard this at school 🏫 and know I’m commenting right here

  • @billtucker7418
    @billtucker7418 6 років тому +1

    Amazing doing this for school

  • @satriabagaskara4198
    @satriabagaskara4198 Рік тому

    so anybody tryna put a beat on this? this is straight flames🔥

  • @europeball4391
    @europeball4391 2 роки тому +1

    This is my school work

  • @Kitty_Srt
    @Kitty_Srt 3 роки тому +2

    this is my online homwork

  • @piyushbindal241
    @piyushbindal241 4 роки тому

    very nice 👌👌

  • @nitrogen446
    @nitrogen446 2 роки тому +1

    POV: you are watching this video for a poetry assignment

  • @lulani154
    @lulani154 6 років тому +5

    “RIIIIISE UP” love this kid omg

  • @rareairentertainment2794
    @rareairentertainment2794 6 років тому +6

    I'm 48, all I can say is: this kid wrote this? damn son

  • @digital_bath
    @digital_bath Рік тому

    Huey from the boondocks ❤

  • @ThatFreikugel
    @ThatFreikugel 6 років тому

    beautiful

  • @ar1_m3ss33
    @ar1_m3ss33 3 роки тому

    I love how so many people are here from school

  • @khetevanaslanshvili5936
    @khetevanaslanshvili5936 6 років тому +18

    Haven’t even watched it yet, but the first thing I noticed was the girls in skirts being so uncomfortable with sitting down as not to flash the crowd

  • @annabellchristine1001
    @annabellchristine1001 5 років тому +2

    This kid is fire! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @Editsmaam
    @Editsmaam Рік тому

    Bro i felt his accent.

  • @chillmemer2525
    @chillmemer2525 3 роки тому +2

    If you put it at 2x speed at 1:26 😂

  • @MrMeatyMeat61
    @MrMeatyMeat61 3 роки тому +1

    I I’d this for online school, 2020 anyone! COVID-19? You in 34/C?

  • @nancyrenata7627
    @nancyrenata7627 6 років тому

    Brilliant brilliant brillian

  • @teodytrinidad9497
    @teodytrinidad9497 Рік тому

    The title is ibabalik kita Sa Quiapo

  • @lizawismer8226
    @lizawismer8226 3 роки тому +1

    Title?

  • @room237a11
    @room237a11 4 роки тому

    What is the title

  • @lnvalues1754
    @lnvalues1754 3 роки тому

    whats the name of the poetry

  • @retrospects918
    @retrospects918 3 роки тому

    I HAVE TO DO THIS FOR SCHOOL AND IM JEALOUS

  • @clintonbradey1938
    @clintonbradey1938 3 роки тому

    Same

  • @pjperalta
    @pjperalta 5 років тому +1

    Children preparing for the battle!

  • @JC-wk9vm
    @JC-wk9vm 3 роки тому

    🌹🙂

  • @SayidSame-dh7ld
    @SayidSame-dh7ld Рік тому

    cool

  • @Gabsterz94
    @Gabsterz94 6 років тому +2

    I came here cuz of 22 jump street...I was not disappointed

  • @funtimetoysreview7778
    @funtimetoysreview7778 5 років тому

    Nice

  • @rjb1024
    @rjb1024 3 роки тому

    African Eminem right here whooooooooo

  • @xxanimexx9905
    @xxanimexx9905 6 років тому

    I noticed that alle the poets in this channel talk the same way in the same speed😂😂

  • @CharcoalNinja
    @CharcoalNinja 3 роки тому +1

    Doing it for school be like

  • @ar1_m3ss33
    @ar1_m3ss33 3 роки тому

    1:30 what did he say?

  • @chloxo26
    @chloxo26 3 роки тому

    Ur super cool

  • @exclipxse6153
    @exclipxse6153 4 роки тому +4

    Who else is watching this because of school.

  • @josiebradbury8147
    @josiebradbury8147 3 роки тому

    This is my online school task lol 😝

  • @verysaltyboomer6411
    @verysaltyboomer6411 4 роки тому +4

    respect the drip