I don't think there is any African rapper more lyrical than ProVerb man. It's just that the world is dumb that's why such MCs like Prov are hardly recognised. ❤
South Africa never deserved you, well, at least my generation. They haven't the slightest clue of the mental prowess it takes to put a song like this together. Thank you for loving HipHop, thank you Pro.
One of the most lyrically adept songs of all time. The usage of the English language here is exceptional, knowing that English is an extremely broad language, the plays on right and left is insane.
When I was still in high school doing my grade 12 in 2013 I used to study the whole night listing to this song. years later I am a CPUT graduate and I find myself back here too much respect for Proverb.
"I write what I feel and I feel what I write To get that right feeling I put a feeling in what I write Then the feeling is what I write, then the feeling is what I like ." Too much respect for Proverb 🙌
Found out about Proverb a few months back, always thought SA rappers are just turn up rapper but damn this guy is a true lyricist. He gives me hope for SA hip hop again, he reminds me of Eminem on the Infinite album. Bring back lyricism to SA hip hop again.
"I'd like to see, u see the light, and seem to like an MC who write, There's a danger, to be seen as a real MC, because a real MC is an endangered specie" hhaaa....feel that?
It's 2019. I'm still listening to this track. Another classic from South Africa's G.O.A.T! Pure poetry! And the music video was well thought out - I like the concept.
This is one of Pro's dopest verses. Proverb is one of my all time favourite MC's, I listen to his verses more than many other cats from America., he's a lyrical wordsmith of note - personally i take many elements from him when I write (wordplay, storytelling... etc). Shout out to you Pro! But yow, i cant believe this song has about 30000 views wen Caracara ( by KO) has over 1million views !! Aai the world we live in mara lol.
..."I like to be right... I don't really write to be liked (difference) "... Just simply beautiful harmonious piece... Both visually + lyrically... From our visual + lyrically talented brothers + sisters, herein sounds/beats... Meantime, Big UP... Bless UP 👍...
Lyrics: Welcome to the writers club for all the writers with The Midas touch writers just like us Emcees don't cypher as much That's why we need a readers and writers club so sign up Welcome to the writers club for all the writers with The Midas touch writers just like us Emcees don't cypher as much That's why we need a readers and writers club so sign up I write what I like and I like what I write I like to be right but I don't really write to be liked there's a difference I get hyped when I write like journalists But I'm no journalist nope so I don't write for the hype And not to say that hype is not right but writing won't get you hyped And having the hype doesn't mean you can write no And hype is the right cover up so that whatever you write just might Get you on the cover HYPE You can count from left to right How many writers are left and you be left thinking its not right Just how many writers have been left stranded Its quite a mess like trynna write left handed But even tho there's not much left that feels right Look I'm still here I have not left I still right I'm the author with so many books left to write Slash performer still getting booked left and right sign up Welcome to the writers club for all the writers with The Midas touch writers just like us Emcees don't cypher as much That's why we need a readers and writers club so sign up Welcome to the writers club for all the writers with The Midas touch writers just like us Emcees don't cypher as much That's why we need a readers and writers club so sign up Look I write what I feel and I feel what I write To get that right feeling I put a feeling in what I write Then the feeling is what I write then the feeling is what I like I call it light reading because reading it is the light You feeling me right See by speakin' it through the mic and by reading it through the night I'm leading you to the night You reading this right You got the right to read I'm reading your rights So what I write you read and I'd like to see you see the light And I see that you seem to like Seeing an emcee who writes Now there's a danger in being seen a real emcee Because, real emcees are an endangered species Now that's the life I'm trynna lead I'm trynna lead writers back to life cause we a dying breed I'm trynna bread writers who write the lead And bring life to the writings that you're dying to read so sign up Welcome to the writers club for all the writers with The Midas touch writers just like us Emcees don't cypher as much That's why we need a readers and writers club so sign up Welcome to the writers club for all the writers with The Midas touch writers just like us Emcees don't cypher as much That's why we need a readers and writers club so sign up Look Give me something to write so I can write something you like I know you like someone that writes My type of writers are the type to recite at cyphers But like cyphers they're phased out like type writers We gotta fight fire with fire and re ignite the fire inside us We need writers and fire lighters I'm the type of fighter who's trynna inspire writers Too see the light and put out fire like fire-fighters I wanna burn the fortune five list Cause unfortunately fortune drives us to write four tunes and five hits tell em Then radio will force you to like it And cause you to buy it I want you to read my thoughts like you psychic I'm rather biased and by far my heart's desires Are burning hot enough to start some forest fires I'm more defiant and a little mortified And there's only four to five writers No more to find Welcome to the writers club for all the writers with The Midas touch writers just like us Emcees don't cypher as much That's why we need a readers and writers club so sign up Welcome to the writers club for all the writers with The Midas touch writers just like us Emcees don't cypher as much That's why we need a readers and writers club so sign up Source, Google. So that ya'll don't miss the genius wordplay coupled with some punch lines and yes I am still bumping proverb in 2023.😅
2023 - 10 years later. More than 30 phones later and this is the first song I'm downloading
I don't think there is any African rapper more lyrical than ProVerb man. It's just that the world is dumb that's why such MCs like Prov are hardly recognised. ❤
One of SA's most underrated MCs, I don't think he gets the recognition he deserves
South Africa never deserved you, well, at least my generation. They haven't the slightest clue of the mental prowess it takes to put a song like this together. Thank you for loving HipHop, thank you Pro.
The Production was done by myself fam. Verb.
@Teboho Moloi dude this is good shit
I am utterly ashamed to have only found this gem in 2020.
This is just purely Gold.
Mad respect sir.
@@Elusivekid777 better late than never. Thank you for the support.
I need a feature from you Sir
@@adhydro9288 Not active anymore but I wish you all the success!
2024 I still say proverb is number one lyricist in SA no cap . When he said MC don't cypher this much that's why we need to read 🔥🔥🔥
2018 who's still listening??
kevin simelane forever
2019
2020 bro
One of the most lyrically adept songs of all time.
The usage of the English language here is exceptional, knowing that English is an extremely broad language, the plays on right and left is insane.
Well with that being said you are my type😇
actually of all time. like liiitterally
When I was still in high school doing my grade 12 in 2013 I used to study the whole night listing to this song. years later I am a CPUT graduate and I find myself back here too much respect for Proverb.
"I write what I feel and I feel what I write
To get that right feeling I put a feeling in what I write
Then the feeling is what I write, then the feeling is what I like
."
Too much respect for Proverb 🙌
🍸
This track is underrated, period.
Totally!
I know right
I still think you're the most underrated rapper in SA.. Infinite respect from me though!
who wants to see a Proverb and Tumi album collabo?
this track deserves a grammy
2020 anyone? Timeless music...🔥🔥
Forever
This song is the greatest ever, word play is crazy
This guy is total madness, it is so freakin good..
Right
2020 🔥🔥🔥 and I still can't find a better song than this one.
Reminds me of Talib kweli, Cassidy and the likes
same here...
Yes Sir!
Dude!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cap
One of the best in Africa? How? when most International artists aren't on his level. One of the greatest in the world. Period.
Africa, please stand up for one of our own god Emcee, Proverb.
The best MC SA has ever had, he brings it while dropping squeaky clean lyrics. Big Love to Verb.
Stogie >
he's after . Pro Kid and him for that 2nd spot , Stogie is untouched thou .
Africa Bruh!
@@malebomogashwa7718 no.
word up. ProVerb over Stogie T and Pro Kid any day. he's the best mc; rapper from South Africa.
2024 who's here?
2019 i am still here, nginithanda nyan nyan
Found out about Proverb a few months back, always thought SA rappers are just turn up rapper but damn this guy is a true lyricist. He gives me hope for SA hip hop again, he reminds me of Eminem on the Infinite album. Bring back lyricism to SA hip hop again.
Absolute madness 🔥
This is still by far most one of the greatest singles South Africa has ever witnessed
May verb forever reign.
Proverb is a class act, this will be remembered
rhyme flips & word play.. its a skill
Proverb is in a class of his own...listening in 2019
Timeless piece of writing👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿. The lyrics are insane, pure talent
"I'd like to see, u see the light,
and seem to like an MC who write,
There's a danger, to be seen as a real MC,
because a real MC is an endangered specie" hhaaa....feel that?
I feel it..
That is true and I can feel it.
''IM AN AUTHOR WITH SO MANY BOOKS LEFT TO WRITE/SLASH PERFORMER STILL GETTING BOOKED LEFT AND RIGHT''
+sbusiso mncwango first time usho sumthing positive
The Best Rap Track SA has ever produced. 🙌🏿😭🙌🏿
It's 2019. I'm still listening to this track. Another classic from South Africa's G.O.A.T! Pure poetry! And the music video was well thought out - I like the concept.
But then Proverb feeds my soul still... 2019 anybody?!!
You are so slept on verb, stay blessed
Africa Stand up for Proverb. One of the very first to carry the Hip Hop torch for Africa. Love from 🇿🇲
In my high school Days used to watch him on Tracy and channel O
This is one of Pro's dopest verses. Proverb is one of my all time favourite MC's, I listen to his verses more than many other cats from America., he's a lyrical wordsmith of note - personally i take many elements from him when I write (wordplay, storytelling... etc). Shout out to you Pro! But yow, i cant believe this song has about 30000 views wen Caracara ( by KO) has over 1million views !! Aai the world we live in mara lol.
What's wrong with Caracara? Lol.
It's the ability to sell
I like the fact that you understand the true meaning of the hip hop culture! #RESPECT
Quarantine sent me here!! ❤️❤️ we deserve such greatness 😩
Thank you for the support, keep safe.
South African lyricist of the millenium.
No profanity but still one of the best hip-hop songs I've ever listened to 🔥
Almost 2023 but 🔥🔥🔥🔥
this is real ART and real MUSIC. Talk about RaW TaLeNt.. good work man
South Africa was not ready for this kind of writing and I wonder if it is ready now in 2024?
Give this man his flowers 🎉🎉🎉still bon of my SA classic hip hop song
Greatest of all time in SA no doubt
for me there will be no other MC rather than Pro, this is masterpiece and no other track will be above this!!!!!!!
Its always refreshing listening to proper hiphop. too dope
Riffing on Biko like a champion! Respect!
It's 2018 and the track is still the realest hip hop track to ever come outah SA #cleanstuff
..."I like to be right... I don't really write to be liked (difference) "...
Just simply beautiful harmonious piece... Both visually + lyrically... From our visual + lyrically talented brothers + sisters, herein sounds/beats... Meantime, Big UP... Bless UP 👍...
4 years down the line I still cant get enough of this track!!! Eish...
Its 2020 ,no better Rap song from SA released better than this one 🔥🔥🔥
Proverb is the best lyricist in SA period
2023, it still bangs!... Reminds me of my Matric year: 2014.
Kimberley's diamond , love you Pro ... never stop writing
Amazing! 🎧🎼
Possibly one of the greatest rappers to ever walk.
lyrics is king always.salute proverb.
GODS GIVEN TALENT!
YEAH!!! Preach Bro!!! 2017, SA we're need of Rapper and not just a bunch of Trappers
Proverb Nuff respect from the UK bruv, dope music. You're an inspiration.
Elite, god tier level of rapping.... The best to ever do it in Mzansi... Go argue with your ancestors
2023 🏆❤and this still bangs
The GREATEST MC in the SA hip hop history 🐐
one of the best who ever did it, if you dont belive it, you can introduce him to Diddy hehehe am not kidding #Biggy
Indeed, writers are a dying breed.
Uncle verb, the SA legend 👌👌👌👌🔥🔥🔥
Every time I hear trash I come back to this song. Too Classic
The greatest African lyricist EVER!!!!😭
people lets give real mcees the respect N recognition they deserve, plus thats a sick video ryt there the verb is always on point. mad love from BOTS
damn Proverb..i love your style..keep doing your thing
Proverb gave us some of the best wordplays of our time
2020 I am still on it.😂
I love his music.please come back and show these cats how its done
Ehh abo Emtee should be schooled
u r the greatest!!!!!
Underrated music video. This is art.
This for me is by far one of the best hip hop tracks to come out of SA. Mad respect for the kid.
2018 and still bumping to the book of proverb
Call it night reading because the reading it is the light❤
This track is still gold 🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇
Blueprint of SA geniusness
proverb z our jay z.... his raps speak to us
My personal favourite of all time... Verb is a Legend... The BEST and REALEST Africa might ever know....
Pro ...... U neva disappoint hommie.......u deserve rapper of the century award
2020 and beyond...... Never grows old...🙌
Forever relevant. Can't wait to be much older listening to this gems makin reference to the impacgt of Pro in our teens.
Still Banging To This In 2019
Watched your Podcast and Chill and had to come back to this 5 mic track!!!! 🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼
Lyrics:
Welcome to the writers club for all the writers with
The Midas touch writers just like us
Emcees don't cypher as much
That's why we need a readers and writers club so sign up
Welcome to the writers club for all the writers with
The Midas touch writers just like us
Emcees don't cypher as much
That's why we need a readers and writers club so sign up
I write what I like and I like what I write
I like to be right but I don't really write to be liked there's a difference
I get hyped when I write like journalists
But I'm no journalist nope so I don't write for the hype
And not to say that hype is not right but writing won't get you hyped
And having the hype doesn't mean you can write no
And hype is the right cover up so that whatever you write just might
Get you on the cover HYPE
You can count from left to right
How many writers are left and you be left thinking its not right
Just how many writers have been left stranded
Its quite a mess like trynna write left handed
But even tho there's not much left that feels right
Look I'm still here I have not left I still right
I'm the author with so many books left to write
Slash performer still getting booked left and right sign up
Welcome to the writers club for all the writers with
The Midas touch writers just like us
Emcees don't cypher as much
That's why we need a readers and writers club so sign up
Welcome to the writers club for all the writers with
The Midas touch writers just like us
Emcees don't cypher as much
That's why we need a readers and writers club so sign up
Look I write what I feel and I feel what I write
To get that right feeling I put a feeling in what I write
Then the feeling is what I write then the feeling is what I like
I call it light reading because reading it is the light
You feeling me right
See by speakin' it through the mic and by reading it through the night
I'm leading you to the night
You reading this right
You got the right to read I'm reading your rights
So what I write you read and I'd like to see you see the light
And I see that you seem to like
Seeing an emcee who writes
Now there's a danger in being seen a real emcee
Because, real emcees are an endangered species
Now that's the life I'm trynna lead
I'm trynna lead writers back to life cause we a dying breed
I'm trynna bread writers who write the lead
And bring life to the writings that you're dying to read so sign up
Welcome to the writers club for all the writers with
The Midas touch writers just like us
Emcees don't cypher as much
That's why we need a readers and writers club so sign up
Welcome to the writers club for all the writers with
The Midas touch writers just like us
Emcees don't cypher as much
That's why we need a readers and writers club so sign up
Look Give me something to write so I can write something you like
I know you like someone that writes
My type of writers are the type to recite at cyphers
But like cyphers they're phased out like type writers
We gotta fight fire with fire and re ignite the fire inside us
We need writers and fire lighters
I'm the type of fighter who's trynna inspire writers
Too see the light and put out fire like fire-fighters
I wanna burn the fortune five list
Cause unfortunately fortune drives us to write four tunes and five hits tell em
Then radio will force you to like it
And cause you to buy it
I want you to read my thoughts like you psychic
I'm rather biased and by far my heart's desires
Are burning hot enough to start some forest fires
I'm more defiant and a little mortified
And there's only four to five writers
No more to find
Welcome to the writers club for all the writers with
The Midas touch writers just like us
Emcees don't cypher as much
That's why we need a readers and writers club so sign up
Welcome to the writers club for all the writers with
The Midas touch writers just like us
Emcees don't cypher as much
That's why we need a readers and writers club so sign up
Source, Google. So that ya'll don't miss the genius wordplay coupled with some punch lines and yes I am still bumping proverb in 2023.😅
Thanks hun im a writter so i appreciate that song more keep it up blessings all over your life pure success Amen
Proverb is the best when it comes to punchlines...Lets be honest
ProVerb on the bars and beat.. I wish he'd put together a project where it's just him bars n beats!
2023 whose here with me?❤
Best african lyricist very underrated this guy is top
2021 and you still in my top 2 lyricists SA ever heard
*had
I luv this. So real. Great wordplay and lyrics. Bumpin this in LDN!!! RT
The Pro the legend
2019 i had to come back to it bro and downloading ur music all over again, U r missed men
I like your style bro, there's life in it..we need more Rappers of your kind big brother..Big up to you man
Lyrical genius - Still good in 2018
10 Years Later and I'm back here... Proverb still one of my favorites. Would listen to this one while studying back in uni...
Emcees dont cypher as much thats why we need a readers and writers club 😭😭😭