On May 8, 2001, Saul Williams released Amethyst Rock Star, his debut album. The year before, he had participated in the song Monkey Theme by the group The Infesticons. Le 8 mai 2001, Saul Williams sortait Amethyst Rock Star, son premier album. L’année précédente, il avait participé à la chanson Monkey Theme du groupe The Infesticons.