Did you know that the girl's voices on the background that go "la la la" are from a world renowned choir from Romania, named "Fetele de la Capalna"? It is a beautiful music, specific for the southeastern part of Europe, especially Romania. I recommend you listening to this, because it represents an important influence for all of the artists today.
THIS IS ABSOLUTELY THE MOST UNDERATED TRACK OFF THE ALBUM, I don't hear the radio repeat this song over and over, I don't hear kids blasting this off their headphones, or reticing its lyrics, I don't hear ppl bumping this in their cars.
This shit is so right in so many ways. Not everybody can feel how powerful this one really is. Kanye and Jay owe me a few pairs of speakers, this one has a broken some over the years. Watch The Throne is dangerous in my hands. " When you see me, see you."
This song is the essence of hip hop music.It isn't about money,whores or something similar ... it's about a story,it has a message.You two guys are defending the pride of hip hop music today.
"Murder to Excellence" is by far the best song from Watch the Throne! Everybody loves it, sings it, dances to it! Everybody has the pleasure to make a "Murder to Excellence" video. A deep meaning meets a great music in "Murder to Excellence". This is an immortal song.
everything about this song is soo fucking sick. the beat, the flow, the meaning, this song get me in into the zone. underrated on the watch the throne. this and no church in the wild are my two favs
Funny thing is, the whole 'lalalala' part is actually Romanian folk. Search for "Purtata fetelor de la Căpâlna" or "Argatu' - O Sesiune pe Folclorul Românesc și Aromân" and you'll see what I'm talking about.
Based Jesus It's true that the Indiggo Twins used the same extract before Kanye and Jay-Z did, but the original is really just good old countryside folk. Hah, I'll have to say that it's pretty surprising to find stuff like this in the American music industry.
the piano at 1:37 .....seriously just listen to it. Chills every time. It reminds me of younger Kanye. AND he's singing? Brilliant. I'll never get tired of this song.
This is Art. - It's about genuine issues, it's saying something, it's heart felt and beautiful. This is the 1% or rap thats worth the time and effort put into it.
That statistic is a little misleading though. The amount of American soldiers(I presume that's what he means) that went to war was not even close to the number of people living in Chicago.
***** Yeah but those soldiers were in a war zone. The people of Chicago live in "civilized" first world, highly advanced city which is one of the richest cities in thee richest country in the world.
This song is STRONNNG!!!! What an incredible song.. Instant new in the top songs of all time club. The flows, that track, the vibe, that structure.. Hard.
I can honestly say that as a man who's listened to more or less everything hip hop has to offer.. Jay is truly the goat. Don't let this mainstream image fool you. "i dumbed down for my audience to double my dollars"
Exactly, which is why I play my ipod in my car so when I hear a song on the radio I've never heard of I do end up liking it around 6-8 months later when its "overplayed" music in the past is what keeps this genre alive imo.
How can people argue that Jay-Z and Kanye West suck? They are Hip-Hop/Rap and this whole album just strengthens the argument for two of the best rappers alive!
People who're rating WTT lower than Vultures are ABSOLUTE pathetic. Vultures is great and one of Kanye's best since Donda maybe but DO NOT EVER COMPARE WTT to Vultures. This song alone washes entire album.
kanye west is probably one of the best rappers of all time, just cause of his originality and ability to make diverse music (raps about every possible subject that exist)
Jay-Z:] Uh, bloody murder, murder, murder Bloody murder, murder, murder, murder Bloody murder, murder, murder, murder Bloody murder, murder, murder [Kanye West:] Paper read: "Murder, black-on-black murder" Paper read: "Murder, black-on-black murder" again [Jay-Z:] Uh, this is to the memory of Danroy Henry Too much enemy fire to catch a friendly Strays from the same shade, nigga, we on the same team Giving you respect, I expect the same thing, uh All-black everything, nigga, you know my fresh code I'm out here fighting for you, don't increase my stress load Niggas watching the throne, very happy to be you Power to the people, when you see me, see you [Kanye West:] And I'm from the murder capital where they murder for capital Heard about at least three killings this afternoon Looking at the news like, "Damn! I was just with him after school" No shop class, but half the school got a tool And a "I could die any day"-type attitude Plus his little brother got shot reppin' his avenue It's time for us to stop and redefine black power Forty-one souls murdered in fifty hours [Kanye West:] The paper read: "Murder, black-on-black murder" The paper read: "Murder, black-on-black murder" again "Murder" again [Kanye West:] Is it genocide? 'Cause I can still hear his mama cries Know the family traumatized Shots left holes in his face about piranha-sized The old pastor closed the cold casket And said the church ain't got enough room for all the tombs It's a war going on outside we ain't safe from I feel the pain in my city wherever I go 314 soldiers died in Iraq, 509 died in Chicago [Jay-Z:] I arrived on the day Fred Hampton died Uh, real niggas just multiply And they say by 21, I was supposed to die So I'm out here celebrating my post-demise If you put crabs in a barrel to ensure your survival You're gon' end up pulling down niggas that look just like you What up, Blood? Uh, what up, cuz? Uh, it's all black, uh, I love us [Kanye West:] The paper read: "Murder, black-on-black murder" The paper read: "Murder, black-on-black murder" again "Black-on-black murder" again "Black-on-black murder" again [II. "Excellence"] [Jay-Z:] It's a celebration of black excellence, black tie, black Maybachs Huh, yeah, uh [Jay-Z:] Black excellence, opulence, decadence Tuxes next to the president, I'm present I dress in Dries, and other boutique stores in Paris In sheepskin coats, I silence the lambs Do you know who I am, Clarice? No cheap cologne whenever I "shh-shh" Success never smelled so sweet I stink of success, the new black elite They say my Black Card bears the mark of the beast I repeat: my religion is the beat My verse is like church, my Jesus piece Now please, domino, domino Only spot a few blacks the higher I go, uh What's up to Will? Uh, shout out to O, uh That ain't enough, we gonna need a million more, uh Kick in the door, uh, Biggie flow I'm all dressed up with nowhere to go, uh [Kanye West:] Yeah, it's all messed up when it's nowhere to go So we won't take the time out 'til we reach the T-O-P From parolees that hold G's, sold keys, low keys We like the promised land of the OG's In the past if you picture events like a black tie What's the last thing you expect to see? Black guys What's the life expectancy for black guys? The system's working effectively, that's why I'll be a real man, take care of your son Every problem you had before this day is now done New crib, watch a movie 'Cause ain't nothin' on the news but the blues Hit the mall, pick up some Gucci Now ain't nothing new but your shoes Sunday morning, praise the Lord You the girl that Jesus had been saving me for So let's savor this moment and take it to the floor Black excellence, truly yours
THANK YOU JAY AND KANYE FOR REPPIN' MY HOMIE DANROY HENRY IN THIS SONG YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH IT MEANS TO ME, THE REST OF DJ'S FRIENDS AND HIS ENTIRE FAMILY WE ARE FOREVER GRATEFUL...MISS YOU DJ REST IN PEACE HOMIE LOVE ALWAYS YOU FAMOUS NOW BABY BOY!
I feel like shit for not giving this song a chance when I first got the album. It is by far the best song on the album, the beat, their flow, the message. Everything a rap track should have.
I love this song. It shows that Artist of this calibur can still make something that is meaningful. This song reminds me of Wale - The Kramer and Stann Smith - The (Race)ist
SORRY BUT THE GIRLS ARE SINGING A ROMANIAN FOLCLOR SONG( FETELE DE LA CAPALNA). IT SOULD SAY THAT IS A COVER. IS THE ORIGINAL RECORDING. NOT EVEN A REPRODUCTION.
claudiu clauss before any song is released, the label get's clearance rights. During this process every single sample has to get signed off for the song to come out.
Nu au cui sa ii plateasca (eventual gemenelor de la Indiggo ele folosind sample-ul prima data). Din cate stiu, originea melodiei nu este cunoscuta ea fiind transmisa prin viu-grai.
chiar sunt curios să ştiu câţi români au dat report la melodia asta pentru negativul luat din folclorul românesc. daca artiştii aşa pretinşi "mondiali" folosesc tertipuri de tot felul pentru succes nu îşi merită locul. sunt mândru că îi inspirăm pe mulţi de peste graniţe, dar sa nu ne lăsăm călcaţi în picioare.
The line about soldiers really make me comeback to this song those numbers are kinda crazy to think about and then again I'm caught between deciding whether or not its ok to make to comparison because the "soldiers" are different from the actual soldiers in Iraq but then again we don't know those "soldiers" story's from chicago. Problem just some rambling right their but still thats just what I think when I hear that song.
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The beginning of the song is perfect for a story when a hero shows up to defeat the villain.
Black Adam, big ups to you!
after reading this comment!
Damn…
You win the internet.
9 Years Later I'm commenting here to inform you that Black Adam finally did it
Did you know that the girl's voices on the background that go "la la la" are from a world renowned choir from Romania, named "Fetele de la Capalna"? It is a beautiful music, specific for the southeastern part of Europe, especially Romania. I recommend you listening to this, because it represents an important influence for all of the artists today.
I never knew
TY well worth the 360 & 240p originals!!
Those who sign are Surorile Osoianu
@tudoremilianscheul7595
Oh wow, respect! ❤️💐💯👏
"314 soldiers died in Iraq, 509 died in Chicago" that line is echoing in my head
2 legends 1 dope instrumental = genius song
2 dope instrumentals lol
the instrumental contains a little "sample" let's say, from a popular song from the romanian folklore.
Anca Green what songs from Romanian folklore? I would actually love to know
brandoniver search for this : Girls' processional walking dance from Capalna village
Mihai Paul appreciate it
THIS IS ABSOLUTELY THE MOST UNDERATED TRACK OFF THE ALBUM, I don't hear the radio repeat this song over and over, I don't hear kids blasting this off their headphones, or reticing its lyrics, I don't hear ppl bumping this in their cars.
that’s cause you never saw me drive by
@@auh11HARDDD AF
Definitely one of my favorite songs ever. It's genius, from lyrics to production.
the production is based on an ancient romanian folklore song .... youtube it ... "fetele de la capalna" ....
Alexandru Spiridon Awesome! Thanks man, I appreciate it.
"sunday morning, praise the lord, you the girl that jesus has been saving me for"
absolutely beautiful. this is the reason we still love kanye west.
Man, that intro is mind blowing. I love how vibrant and colourful this song is
"Im from the murder capital where they murder for capital"
one of the best lines on the album from Kanye
It was the line Ye gave Jay when he produced "Luficer" years ago, still hard
Ohhh 10 yr ago 👋
ChiTown!
Not even close.
@@jeremymoreauuv207 thank you. I thought I was the only one who noticed 👍
one of my favorite productions from Kanye. I love his chanting productions for some reason. Power, Love Lockdown, Murder to Excellence, Jesus Walks,
the beat was actually made by S1
Beat? Made by who?
This is a romanian OLD authentic folclore song
Here is the remix
th-cam.com/video/RQLJyNODhFs/w-d-xo.html
@@malte1388 S1 & Swizz Beatz
But it definitely sounds like a Kanye beat
i think the first part is swizz and the second part is s1 or something like that. one did the first part the other did the beat switch
one of the best songs on the album,
we need more songs like this
ayiti m' illuminati m'
💍🇯🇲🇭🇹😈🤱🇭🇹😈
Jay's verse on this is pure genuis....this whole song is.
this song will be remembered
This shit is so right in so many ways. Not everybody can feel how powerful this one really is. Kanye and Jay owe me a few pairs of speakers, this one has a broken some over the years. Watch The Throne is dangerous in my hands.
" When you see me, see you."
"watch the throne is dangerous in my hands." - 🤓
@@colourlesspallete777 nigga its been 8 years💀
@@mahermosally6691 gotta do anything for the bit
This song is the essence of hip hop music.It isn't about money,whores or something similar ... it's about a story,it has a message.You two guys are defending the pride of hip hop music today.
"Murder to Excellence" is by far the best song from Watch the Throne! Everybody loves it, sings it, dances to it! Everybody has the pleasure to make a "Murder to Excellence" video. A deep meaning meets a great music in "Murder to Excellence". This is an immortal song.
Otis, new day, gotta have it and niggas in paris
One of the best hip hop tracks of 2011. Awesome song with a powerful message. Great job by Kanye and Jay-Z.
One of those albums that gets even more magic every time you listen to it..... EPIC
everything about this song is soo fucking sick. the beat, the flow, the meaning, this song get me in into the zone. underrated on the watch the throne. this and no church in the wild are my two favs
Everything that Romanian culture touches becomes so beautiful and colorful.
WTT is a needed fresh blow in the music world.
Funny thing is, the whole 'lalalala' part is actually Romanian folk. Search for "Purtata fetelor de la Căpâlna" or "Argatu' - O Sesiune pe Folclorul Românesc și Aromân" and you'll see what I'm talking about.
Based Jesus It's true that the Indiggo Twins used the same extract before Kanye and Jay-Z did, but the original is really just good old countryside folk. Hah, I'll have to say that it's pretty surprising to find stuff like this in the American music industry.
the piano at 1:37 .....seriously just listen to it.
Chills every time. It reminds me of younger Kanye. AND he's singing? Brilliant. I'll never get tired of this song.
The album which got me into hip hop
This is Art. - It's about genuine issues, it's saying something, it's heart felt and beautiful. This is the 1% or rap thats worth the time and effort put into it.
This is a great message. They did excellent on this. A masterpiece
whole song is amazing, but the beat from 2:42 is the best. love how it just flows
314 soldiers died in Iraq, 509 died in Chicago, 509, 509, 509, 509 died in Chicago
*314 o_o
That statistic is a little misleading though. The amount of American soldiers(I presume that's what he means) that went to war was not even close to the number of people living in Chicago.
***** Yeah but those soldiers were in a war zone. The people of Chicago live in "civilized" first world, highly advanced city which is one of the richest cities in thee richest country in the world.
slimithy12 That's my point. It's hard to compare the two.
a soul is a soul,regardless the circumstance
2:42 BLOWS MY MIND EVERY TIME!
Still banging in 2022, 2023 and forever ❤️
By far the best song on Watch the Throne
Argatu` - O sesiune pe folclorul romanesc si aroman
forgot how much I love this song
ugh soooo gooooddd
This song is STRONNNG!!!! What an incredible song.. Instant new in the top songs of all time club. The flows, that track, the vibe, that structure.. Hard.
I can't believe this only has 500K views this is the best song one the album, probably the best song of 2011
The song is FETELE DE LA CAPALNA
I can honestly say that as a man who's listened to more or less everything hip hop has to offer.. Jay is truly the goat. Don't let this mainstream image fool you.
"i dumbed down for my audience to double my dollars"
One of the best parts of this album, so much ass kicking in one track
jay never disappoint us. good music.
Love this powerful song, best on WTT, and I want to listen to it in movies, trailers,
shows....
Black Adam trailer your wish granted buddy
can't live without this song
a powerful song for everybody. love it
Argatu-o sesiune pe folclorul Romanesc!!!!ROMANIA BRRrrrraaaaaaaaaa
nu stiam de ce mi se pare cunoscut si totusi nu-mi venea sa cred...:)) ai nostri mari raperi nu sunt in stare de asa ceva...
Timeless music & lyrics... Love Watch the Throne !
Powerful song. Black Excellence!
*Romanian Excellence dumbass!
DAMN this song gets better with time!
best hip hop album of the last decade, i dont car eif you dont like jay or kanye this album is a classic
I'm very curious how this traditional Romanian song made it in your background?
amazing beat, kanye and jay went hard on the lyrics. amazing track
he's so candid in his verses. Honesty truth with no flashiness, flowery language
LOVE THIS SONG ABOUT ALL OF US. LOVE THE INDIGGO TWINS AND THEIR "LA LA LA" SONG.
Can't stop listening to this song. Beat owns, Kanye owns.
One of the best songs of the 2010s imo
Exactly, which is why I play my ipod in my car so when I hear a song on the radio I've never heard of I do end up liking it around 6-8 months later when its "overplayed" music in the past is what keeps this genre alive imo.
yeah, they make heartfelt and beautiful music to me.
girls voice in the background is exactly Romanian traditional "girls from Capalna";)
encoded yet the message is there for all. "giving you respect, I expect the same thing"
How can people argue that Jay-Z and Kanye West suck? They are Hip-Hop/Rap and this whole album just strengthens the argument for two of the best rappers alive!
This Beat is awesome! Watch the throne album has some of the best bests ive heard, certainly the best of Kanye West and Jay-Z
Romanian Acapella!!! „Fetele de la Capalna” Please, give credit to them!
Like the beat and the lyrics.
Kanye is a genius.
"Success never smelled so sweet I stink of success, the new black elite"
People who're rating WTT lower than Vultures are ABSOLUTE pathetic. Vultures is great and one of Kanye's best since Donda maybe but DO NOT EVER COMPARE WTT to Vultures. This song alone washes entire album.
This is powerful
best song of the album ! i love it
kanye west is probably one of the best rappers of all time, just cause of his originality and ability to make diverse music (raps about every possible subject that exist)
Thank you
incorrect, he has not rapped about crash bandicoot for ps1
Thumbs up if you think Jay and Kanye need to drop another collab album in 2015
We never getting it bro
Jay-Z:]
Uh, bloody murder, murder, murder
Bloody murder, murder, murder, murder
Bloody murder, murder, murder, murder
Bloody murder, murder, murder
[Kanye West:]
Paper read: "Murder, black-on-black murder"
Paper read: "Murder, black-on-black murder" again
[Jay-Z:]
Uh, this is to the memory of Danroy Henry
Too much enemy fire to catch a friendly
Strays from the same shade, nigga, we on the same team
Giving you respect, I expect the same thing, uh
All-black everything, nigga, you know my fresh code
I'm out here fighting for you, don't increase my stress load
Niggas watching the throne, very happy to be you
Power to the people, when you see me, see you
[Kanye West:]
And I'm from the murder capital where they murder for capital
Heard about at least three killings this afternoon
Looking at the news like, "Damn! I was just with him after school"
No shop class, but half the school got a tool
And a "I could die any day"-type attitude
Plus his little brother got shot reppin' his avenue
It's time for us to stop and redefine black power
Forty-one souls murdered in fifty hours
[Kanye West:]
The paper read: "Murder, black-on-black murder"
The paper read: "Murder, black-on-black murder" again
"Murder" again
[Kanye West:]
Is it genocide?
'Cause I can still hear his mama cries
Know the family traumatized
Shots left holes in his face about piranha-sized
The old pastor closed the cold casket
And said the church ain't got enough room for all the tombs
It's a war going on outside we ain't safe from
I feel the pain in my city wherever I go
314 soldiers died in Iraq, 509 died in Chicago
[Jay-Z:]
I arrived on the day Fred Hampton died
Uh, real niggas just multiply
And they say by 21, I was supposed to die
So I'm out here celebrating my post-demise
If you put crabs in a barrel to ensure your survival
You're gon' end up pulling down niggas that look just like you
What up, Blood? Uh, what up, cuz? Uh, it's all black, uh, I love us
[Kanye West:]
The paper read: "Murder, black-on-black murder"
The paper read: "Murder, black-on-black murder" again
"Black-on-black murder" again
"Black-on-black murder" again
[II. "Excellence"]
[Jay-Z:]
It's a celebration of black excellence, black tie, black Maybachs
Huh, yeah, uh
[Jay-Z:]
Black excellence, opulence, decadence
Tuxes next to the president, I'm present
I dress in Dries, and other boutique stores in Paris
In sheepskin coats, I silence the lambs
Do you know who I am, Clarice?
No cheap cologne whenever I "shh-shh"
Success never smelled so sweet
I stink of success, the new black elite
They say my Black Card bears the mark of the beast
I repeat: my religion is the beat
My verse is like church, my Jesus piece
Now please, domino, domino
Only spot a few blacks the higher I go, uh
What's up to Will? Uh, shout out to O, uh
That ain't enough, we gonna need a million more, uh
Kick in the door, uh, Biggie flow
I'm all dressed up with nowhere to go, uh
[Kanye West:]
Yeah, it's all messed up when it's nowhere to go
So we won't take the time out 'til we reach the T-O-P
From parolees that hold G's, sold keys, low keys
We like the promised land of the OG's
In the past if you picture events like a black tie
What's the last thing you expect to see? Black guys
What's the life expectancy for black guys?
The system's working effectively, that's why
I'll be a real man, take care of your son
Every problem you had before this day is now done
New crib, watch a movie
'Cause ain't nothin' on the news but the blues
Hit the mall, pick up some Gucci
Now ain't nothing new but your shoes
Sunday morning, praise the Lord
You the girl that Jesus had been saving me for
So let's savor this moment and take it to the floor
Black excellence, truly yours
Black Adam trailer song 🔥🔥
"Murder to Excellence" is a work of art.
THANK YOU JAY AND KANYE FOR REPPIN' MY HOMIE DANROY HENRY IN THIS SONG YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH IT MEANS TO ME, THE REST OF DJ'S FRIENDS AND HIS ENTIRE FAMILY WE ARE FOREVER GRATEFUL...MISS YOU DJ REST IN PEACE HOMIE LOVE ALWAYS YOU FAMOUS NOW BABY BOY!
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Easily the best song on the album. Has a real message.
I feel like shit for not giving this song a chance when I first got the album. It is by far the best song on the album, the beat, their flow, the message. Everything a rap track should have.
I love this song. It shows that Artist of this calibur can still make something that is meaningful. This song reminds me of Wale - The Kramer and Stann Smith - The (Race)ist
Only album I will pay for this year!!!
folclor romanesc pe fundal !!!
314 dead in Iraq, 509 dead in Chicago.
over 2,500 dead in Pakistan's City of Karachi.
***** Fuck yourself
Kanye is a pure genious. Rapper or not, I could care less, all I know is that he's an ARTIST !!!!
My favorite song on the album.
This excellent song could be an anthem for Africa, especially for South Africa
this song is the best one on the album for sure
Black excellence 2022 and beyond💫
You better watch the throne.💣💥🤴
SORRY BUT THE GIRLS ARE SINGING A ROMANIAN FOLCLOR SONG( FETELE DE LA CAPALNA). IT SOULD SAY THAT IS A COVER. IS THE ORIGINAL RECORDING. NOT EVEN A REPRODUCTION.
samples don't get named...they get paid already for the rights.
BY YOU?
claudiu clauss before any song is released, the label get's clearance rights. During this process every single sample has to get signed off for the song to come out.
Nu au cui sa ii plateasca (eventual gemenelor de la Indiggo ele folosind sample-ul prima data). Din cate stiu, originea melodiei nu este cunoscuta ea fiind transmisa prin viu-grai.
its called a sample look it up
Jay's 3rd verse on this track is amazing.
Traiasca FETELE DE LA CAPALNA !
Argatu - O sesiune pe folclorul romanesc, you should check it out.
you are right this is the kind of album that will be appreciated a couple years down the road
the negative of the song is from my country, Romania :OOOOO woooooooo
fetele de la capalna
da da!! *_*
Much love from Romania!
What is the "Kids Choir" singing at 3:27?
10 years on and nobody answered bro
Legendary Jay and Ye🔥🔥🔥🔥
Love this great song!
Black adam brought me back here. 08/06/22
Hawkman : "In this world, there are heroes and there are villains. Heroes don't kill people."
Black Adam : "Well I do."
This instrumental contain sample of an old Romanian song and with Jay Z and Kanye West on it's sound EXCELLENT ! All respect from Romania:) .
chiar sunt curios să ştiu câţi români au dat report la melodia asta pentru negativul luat din folclorul românesc. daca artiştii aşa pretinşi "mondiali" folosesc tertipuri de tot felul pentru succes nu îşi merită locul. sunt mândru că îi inspirăm pe mulţi de peste graniţe, dar sa nu ne lăsăm călcaţi în picioare.
cannot live without this song ^^
The line about soldiers really make me comeback to this song those numbers are kinda crazy to think about and then again I'm caught between deciding whether or not its ok to make to comparison because the "soldiers" are different from the actual soldiers in Iraq but then again we don't know those "soldiers" story's from chicago. Problem just some rambling right their but still thats just what I think when I hear that song.
yeah, the soldiers in iraq are there by free will, chi town soldiers are thrown into the shit
Ricky Bates you cant' get out of Iraq. You can get out of Chi.
Dave Mercado You can't just up and leave Chi if you're broke.
I think this the best collab album ever I never even heard the whole thing
Let me guess. Black Adam trailer?
That second beat though!