This Man has got something to say. Mick Jenkins said he grew up listening to neo soul. At 25 he was saying some of his hip hop influences were 9th Wonder, Phonte who are part of one of the most underrated hip hop groups Little Brother. Mick Jenkins I love your music brother. People say hip hop is dead, but if you have good taste in music you will always connect with great artists, no matter what “most people” are saying about hip hop. If you’re looking for trash you can always find it, but if you dig a little bit more, you will always find gems like this one!!
you know you can edit the original comment you left instead of replying to your own comment in order to fix the original comment... just saying.... Mick Jenkins is nice tho
I love this dude’s voice. His music is thought-provoking and resounding. His videos are stunningly beautiful and disturbing simultaneously. Great job. You’re making real art that is also commercially appealing.
When people say things like "Hip Hop is dead," I think of people like Kendrick, Cole, Mick Jenkins, Big Krit, Joey Badass, Joyner Lucas, Nick Grant, Vince Staples, Earl Sweatshirt, Logic, Raury, Chance, Childish Gambino, Hopsin, Blu, Jay Electron, Bas, Cozz, and it's like wtf are they talking about? Hip Hop is NOT dead, they're just relying on the media too much. Look for yourselves and find the great artists. This video and song is GOLD by the way.
Malyse Lindsey Yeah those people need to stop listening to the radio so much. With the exception of Kendrick and Cole the Underground Indy artists are the best out.
My God. That ending though. There is just so much to digest. This is definitely the best music video along with "Alright" by Kendrick. Maybe better. The parts where the drowning is stopped because the child is watching and the stare Mick gives them as they float away...incredible.
this song aged like a fine wine, i remember hearing it for the first time just after graduating and being mesmerized. now its represents so much more and that hypnotic feeling is so much more powerful.
It's probably hard to listen to this song because some people were probably looking for a banger instead of a socially conscious song like this. But this is a good song that is much better with the video.
I didn't know what to think of it at first, but the more I listened to it I liked it more and more. I have a feeling that's how THC is going to be, but music that makes you re-listen to it always ends up being the best. So ready for THC to drop
Seriously Between Mick, Noname, Saba, Chance, Vic, Joey Purp, Towkio, BJ The Chicago Kid, Supa BWE, Jesse Boykins, I'm sure theres plenty I'm forgetting. There's just so much good music coming out of Chicago right now!
That last image with the two white men floating away gave me chills with the contrast of how the video started with Mick being dragged away. I really feel if this were Kendrick dropping this track instead of Mick this shit would be blowing up with similar effects to 'Alright'. To me, this is Mick's dark, moody and depressing version of 'Alright'.
So many decide to cling to the past, blame radio for not playing this or that, and miss finding and appreciating artists like Mick. Good rhymes are still out there, stay positive and you will find them, a lazy mind will reap nothing. Peace
@@kensonking8044 well. Not all white people in modern times are for this more and more people are gaining moral awareness. Mick is really giving a voice for so many people that never had the chance so its pretty special. But i wouldn't say that.
Wow. I’m here because of a post on instagram of a young black man doing a beautiful dance to this song. I’m glad to got to see this video. It has a powerful message that is still relevant today unfortunately. I hope the fact that’s it’s trending on instagram brings more people to see this. And of course I’m going to check out the rest of your music. So glad I found you
Hits even harder after George Floyd R.I.P This ignorance and hatred needs to stop we all brothers and sisters were all human, we feel pain,fear. and love. Need to focus more on the love.
ive always. ALWAYS been a Mick fan. He bounced with my homies and me live at his show. and afterwards he was outside talking to everyone! I truely believe he is a great person, and a brilliant writer. But man. Yo im crying now listening to his. It hit me before. But now. its jsut goosebumps all the time. This song should come in the news!
Three years later and this is still one of the few things in this world to make me cry on command. Three years later and we see the same thing, and here I am again crying.
"Ray Donovan" brought me here. This played over the last scene and closing credits of episode 11, season 5. This song was magnetic. Drew me all the way in. So glad I found this video, it expands the meaning in such a wonderful way. Love it. Love Mick Jenkins!
aw mann, i'm diggin it. this little white kid used to hang outside the blues bars, this was late 60s early 70s if you get what i'm saying. this is some powerful groove. and i nearly drowned in "my" river and 2 oceans.....it's a ..."different" experience.....
+Timothy*aka ya momma favorite he could always do what kendrick did ....record with jay z drake asap and just talk about money and bitches a little more but i dont see mick switching up if it meant fame ...micks above every rapper imo
When I first started listening to this, I was kinda like, "eh". But, about a quarter way through, I found myself bobbing my head, and I was vibing with it. Before I realized, I'm listening to it a second time.
so never heard of this guy till i was searching for a beat online to eat, the video was just like damm man nothing really changed. keep the grind brother
So Powerful, What Are We To Do. So Many More of Our Children Are Being Born Out Of This Confusion. Now So Many Commercials Are Encouraging This Mixture. Yet They Still Crucify Us.
Battlered 713 what part of my comment made you think that? It was made after Eric Garner died in 2014 saying “I can’t breathe”. My comment was simply to point out how Mick Jenkins has been talking about this issue before many other artist. Read the explanations of his lyrics on Genius.
Battlered 713 what part of my comment made you think that? It was made after Eric Garner died in 2014 saying “I can’t breathe”. My comment was simply to point out how Mick Jenkins has been talking about this issue before many other artist. Read the explanations of his lyrics on Genius.
Meghan Lyckman how about YOU read them. In genius it’s just the lyrics and no explanation. But I’ve listened and watched the video for the visuals. Yes the “I can’t breathe” part is a nod to Eric garner but everyone thinks it’s strictly about him and it’s not. It’s about the state of hip hop and big labels trying to control what artists put out. Hence “I can’t breathe”
This Man has got something to say. Mick Jenkins said he grew up listening to neo soul. At 25 he was saying some of his hip hop influences were 9th Wonder, Phonte who are part of one of the most underrated hip hop groups Little Brother. Mick Jenkins I love your music brother. People say hip hop is dead, but if you have good taste in music you will always connect with great artists, no matter what “most people” are saying about hip hop. If you’re looking for trash you can always find it, but if you dig a little bit more, you will always find gems like this one!!
I'm SO glad he's still using the "Water = Enlightenment/Knowledge" analogy. It helps to create the vibe of his songs. This album is gonna be big.
water = truth.
+Jason Lewis truth= knowledge
+Matthew Chavarria knowledge = power
+Matthew Chavarria knowledge = books... I had to.
Water=health water=the truth the truth=health
And the song continues to ring true year after year...
its heartbreaking every time
Sadly that is because nothing has changed since then
As Dave Chappelle and historians/sociologists have noted, it never ended :/
it will throughout eternity
How old is it? I heard it on underground.
The visuals in this video A1. Mick Jenkins ain't playing around fam. THC is about to food for thought frfr.
be* after the to
you know you can edit the original comment you left instead of replying to your own comment in order to fix the original comment... just saying.... Mick Jenkins is nice tho
***** thank you
Mick one of the greats of this generation
L for giving ya self a W .. Boii
Not even close, But he is promising.
+ChrispyCremes drink this water..
+ChrispyCremes Sleeeeep
PuhPuhTIME what..?
Visuals are extraordinary
this is absolutely amazing
You the nba mixes goat man, good to know you like Mick
thanks!
wtf how
it is!
On all levels
This is Art...Greetings from South Africa
yes... music is art. good job Esau. ;)
+Carter Henderson Thanks
FEDE. Shout out to my Fellow heads from MZANSI
the motherland
Amandla!
I love this dude’s voice. His music is thought-provoking and resounding. His videos are stunningly beautiful and disturbing simultaneously. Great job. You’re making real art that is also commercially appealing.
Beautifly articulated, 100% agreed👍🏾
@@multeae2560 thank you! This made my morning ❤️
Mick Jenkins is dope asf...this song is dope...the album is gonna be dope...I've been drinking all this water
same , my piss ain't never been so clear
I'll be a martyr.
Mick Jenkins, the real Django.
lmao yeah this had some hard slave references
+beflygelt yes
Hayden Ahlbom yeah the clothing alone..
What you ain't never seen a nigga on a horse
+CamCANTRUN you ain't seen Chief Keef's new porsche?
This song more relevant than ever...
This album will change lives. Thank you Mick.
Yea Project Power brought me here. Very happy I discovered him.
Will? It already has. J Cole included
☢ic an br ea th☢
When people say things like "Hip Hop is dead," I think of people like Kendrick, Cole, Mick Jenkins, Big Krit, Joey Badass, Joyner Lucas, Nick Grant, Vince Staples, Earl Sweatshirt, Logic, Raury, Chance, Childish Gambino, Hopsin, Blu, Jay Electron, Bas, Cozz, and it's like wtf are they talking about? Hip Hop is NOT dead, they're just relying on the media too much. Look for yourselves and find the great artists. This video and song is GOLD by the way.
yessss
The Underachievers
u da shit fam,props
Malyse Lindsey Yeah those people need to stop listening to the radio so much. With the exception of Kendrick and Cole the Underground Indy artists are the best out.
absolutely true ! Phryme,Run The Jewels,Freddie Gibbs,Madlib,Domo Genesis,Dag Savage,NxWorries,Juju Rogers
It's so nice to see so many real fans. I'm happy he's getting the recognition he deserves.
Since way back we still jamming on his timeless joints.
My God. That ending though. There is just so much to digest. This is definitely the best music video along with "Alright" by Kendrick. Maybe better. The parts where the drowning is stopped because the child is watching and the stare Mick gives them as they float away...incredible.
This right HERE is EXACTLY the type of Artistry Hip Hop is/was and ALWAYS will be about...creativity, musical expression and visual stimulation.
Shits hitting different now huh
3 years later still hitting different
Mick Jenkins is gonna fulfill our thirst on September 23rd. Best project of 2016 confirmed. #THC
and Vince! dropped 2day
+myles dankengine his Prima Donna EP
stfu
+Kchiefs94tv stop seeking attention
+Kchiefs94tv okay and my analyzing claims your attention seaking ....i dont see the problem
we get it mick jenkins, you like water.
i like water
don't forget the ginger ale! XD
Like water? Tha fuck? We need water!
foreal!
Water more important than the gold young bluhh
Why is this the current mood.... I can't breath is haunting.
I have to give props to mick, his style is unique. it has its own originality to his hip hop music. and his writing skills just keep growing.
i didn't really listened to Mick Jenkins, i'm just descovering his universe, and it's doooope. Nice
The way the flow and production come together at 2:45 proves that we need a whole album from Mick and BBNG.
Amazing. No other words.
This song grew on me
Tru
BADBADNOTGOOD's iv really grew on me. I had it on repeat for days even thought the first listen was kinda weird to me.
Same.
Arthur Chichester right what the.....
Arthur Chichester righ
this song aged like a fine wine, i remember hearing it for the first time just after graduating and being mesmerized. now its represents so much more and that hypnotic feeling is so much more powerful.
"told the master peace,
with this masterpiece."
- Dr. Seuss
double entendre like crazy
No entendre. Just wordplay
I bet if this was kendrick lamar, all the niggas not feeling this would say it's a fuckin masterpiece
faacts
This is a fckin masterpiece tho...
This shit dope as hell and I'm not doubt the biggest Kendrick fan alive
this is dope but tbh kendricks vocals wouldn't hurt this at all
"why is rap the only genre of music where we constantly have to argue who the best is" Vince Staples
This kid is so diverse. SO much talent, I don't even think he realizes how good he is just yet. Amazing song.
he is SICK! the Circus album is a pure gem from 00:01 til the end
It's probably hard to listen to this song because some people were probably looking for a banger instead of a socially conscious song like this. But this is a good song that is much better with the video.
Well i mean its Mick Jenkins initially i expected some beautiful song with a deep msg to enlighten me just like kendrick
I didn't know what to think of it at first, but the more I listened to it I liked it more and more. I have a feeling that's how THC is going to be, but music that makes you re-listen to it always ends up being the best. So ready for THC to drop
When I want to hear a banger I don't listen to Mick Jenkins
I love his Alternative Rap a lot more
I don't think ppl want to hear a banger when they click on a BBNG OR Mick Jenkins song, stfu mr woke black dude! Go meditate or some shit.
Now - that is art. Entertaining while thought provoking. Great vision Mick Jenkins. Keep them coming.
Evergreen.
Seriously Between Mick, Noname, Saba, Chance, Vic, Joey Purp, Towkio, BJ The Chicago Kid, Supa BWE, Jesse Boykins, I'm sure theres plenty I'm forgetting. There's just so much good music coming out of Chicago right now!
What about Sacramento ! Dont sleep to long .. jk . we been putting in that work though .. check out my channel ..
damn i didnt realize it but your right
Too bad most of them are slept on though
Chicago is killing the game :)
That's what I've been saying 🙏🙏
BadBadNotGood is so great oh man
Fr if anybody tryna start an experimental Jazz-meets-Hip-Hop band hml
They stay making great stuff. I feel like they're gonna end their careers as one of the greats.
lmao where do you live? id be down
Their collabs with Mick over the years have been phenomenal to say the least. Mick + BBNG on a collab album = the death of me.
When a song like this comes out 3 years before tragedy strikes and is 100% relevant still, some solution needs to surface.
Tragedy didn’t just strike. It’s always been like this.
You're forgetting about Eric Garner...
And thousands of other black men before.
This shit is amazing! This brotha could be the next transcendence of Hip Hop. Congratulations playa! Teach these youngins the real words of life.
That last image with the two white men floating away gave me chills with the contrast of how the video started with Mick being dragged away.
I really feel if this were Kendrick dropping this track instead of Mick this shit would be blowing up with similar effects to 'Alright'. To me, this is Mick's dark, moody and depressing version of 'Alright'.
By far the best Video I've seen in 10 years. Very powerful... If this song doesn't hit your soul or conscious....Then you don't have one.
Agree 1000%
Well I'm fucked.
THE
You must not watch the masterpieces lil b releases
Facts
Easily video of the year. If not track of the year.
Maybe if you're on some hallucinogens... slow start, hard to get in to.. but decent overall... Track of the year? In 2016? Maybe.... but I doubt it
yea def good song but not track of the year thats for sure
Just wait for the rest of his album before you say ths cause youll probably change your mind on september 23th
track of the year? hahaahaahhaha not even close
+tpawks FACTS!!
The Waters was great...but everything after that was just ok to me...but this right here is bringing me back
Alchemy? His best track imo
His EP Wave[s] is just an extra project lol calm down
Waves was cold af
What about 'Your Love'?
Nah Waves was nice. Piano and P and Qs Bruh
So many decide to cling to the past, blame radio for not playing this or that, and miss finding and appreciating artists like Mick. Good rhymes are still out there, stay positive and you will find them, a lazy mind will reap nothing. Peace
nobody really gets how deep these waters are. it's a level of subconscious. sacred universal symbolism. glad Mick is truly woke.
Charles James This song symbolizes the hate black people get and how you shouldn't let it bring you down.
-Don't Click My Picture.- The visuals make me wanna burn alive every white face i see. 😡
Kenson King Then they'll win.
@@kensonking8044 well. Not all white people in modern times are for this more and more people are gaining moral awareness. Mick is really giving a voice for so many people that never had the chance so its pretty special. But i wouldn't say that.
Water is the chaos
One of the most underrated rappers out here. People need to wake up
He is VERY VERY VERY underrated!!!!
Its not a comparison, its fact and a statement i stand on. Kendrick and Cole could take notes on how to keep it this real
This whole album was a Masterpiece. Legendary in Time.
this deserves so much more attention than it has gotten
listening to that kind of music feels like a breath of fresh air after you hear that mumbeling everywhere
Congratulation, Mick Jenkins. You are a big artist. I appreciate you so much!
Wow. I’m here because of a post on instagram of a young black man doing a beautiful dance to this song. I’m glad to got to see this video. It has a powerful message that is still relevant today unfortunately. I hope the fact that’s it’s trending on instagram brings more people to see this. And of course I’m going to check out the rest of your music. So glad I found you
This song brought me to my knees in tears and amazement
Hits even harder after George Floyd R.I.P This ignorance and hatred needs to stop we all brothers and sisters were all human, we feel pain,fear. and love. Need to focus more on the love.
Right on.
When you wrote "fear." I immediately thought about Kendrick
Need to focus more on love is the most powerful statement I’ve ever heard in a long time you’re welcome they nada
a junkie gangster, yes very rip lmao
this hits so hard, rip to the drug addict that fights police and stabs pregnant women LMFAOOOO
ive always. ALWAYS been a Mick fan. He bounced with my homies and me live at his show. and afterwards he was outside talking to everyone! I truely believe he is a great person, and a brilliant writer. But man. Yo im crying now listening to his. It hit me before. But now. its jsut goosebumps all the time.
This song should come in the news!
Don't you wish this song wasn't just getting steadily *more* relevant? Love and strength to one and all.
"I can't breathe" - Eric Garner ...
THANK YOU . AMAZING WORK . ( and thank you "Ray Donovan" for bringing me here )
Three years later and this is still one of the few things in this world to make me cry on command. Three years later and we see the same thing, and here I am again crying.
The vibe of this video is unparalleled
Mick loves Water more than my dad loved me
that's real
LOL
same
Bro...
you ok homie?
Mick Jenkins I love all of your songs and listen to most of them regularly. You are definitely something special!
"Ray Donovan" brought me here. This played over the last scene and closing credits of episode 11, season 5. This song was magnetic. Drew me all the way in. So glad I found this video, it expands the meaning in such a wonderful way. Love it. Love Mick Jenkins!
i love you. im glad you found it brother
My homie made my listing to this song ,and my rage is coming again, I can't breath
Absolute genius!
What a masterpiece. Can't stop listening to it.
aw mann, i'm diggin it. this little white kid used to hang outside the blues bars, this was late 60s early 70s if you get what i'm saying. this is some powerful groove. and i nearly drowned in "my" river and 2 oceans.....it's a ..."different" experience.....
Wow like I can’t even explain how much I appreciate mick jenkins this is so powerful man gives me goosebumps
I listen to this every morning
Definitely a hidden gem...just now hearing this song ❤❤❤❤
"Like a busboy, I don't need tips. You could see mines. Rap Genius, You could read mines. In between lines." 🔥🔥🔥
Timeless music always bring us together 🙏🏿
Criminally underrated
I agree 😮💨
wow I've never heard of this cat but that song and visual was amazing keep it up, keep feeding the people you just gained one more fan man!
id seriously recommend listening to hos latest mixtape, The Waters
I need Mick to blow up!!
I resonate with this need
Why?
he deserves to
i could see it happening its just gonna take a lot of hate from his original fan base
+Timothy*aka ya momma favorite he could always do what kendrick did ....record with jay z drake asap and just talk about money and bitches a little more but i dont see mick switching up if it meant fame ...micks above every rapper imo
The power of it all. The hatred bred by hatred… the forgiveness amongst the rage❤️🔥🙏🏽 Let us breathe Lord above
Mind blown. I cant stop watching it. #RIPGeorgefloyd
Sadly still very relevant
the bass and drums @ 4:15
so good
Project power movie brought me here. Its amazings how many amazing songs you find out through movies.
sounds like this would be a great interlude
I'm hoping it's an interlude, but it's not good! I'm scared to see what Mick will do
+jaidsalgado maybe it's not good for you? people have differ tastes in music
+Fvck c0ps i wonder how this isn't good sounds amazing
+jaidsalgado sorry but it's actually the best song on the album
Just makes my skin crawl. Breathtaking.
yall tripping, this shit is amazing in my opinion
When music is made for more than just the moment
Just discovered this master piece from the movie: Power. OMG 😮why did I wait until this day to discover this song 😢
I Hope music like this never gets lost in time
2024 whos still here🔥🔥🔥🔥
This song brings me solace. Thank you Mick Jenkins and BBNG.
When I first started listening to this, I was kinda like, "eh". But, about a quarter way through, I found myself bobbing my head, and I was vibing with it. Before I realized, I'm listening to it a second time.
so never heard of this guy till i was searching for a beat online to eat, the video was just like damm man nothing really changed. keep the grind brother
My god, his voice is so heavenly and realistic. This should be played on the radio not people who already have made a title.
Coolest hit on Black Lightning I hear yahh.. Yihh Dihhg..
True masterpiece!
So Powerful, What Are We To Do. So Many More of Our Children Are Being Born Out Of This Confusion. Now So Many Commercials Are Encouraging This Mixture. Yet They Still Crucify Us.
I’ve never heard someone snap so hard in just 24 bars
yoo i swear everytime my niggas drop something this fire i have to reevaluate my top 5....first Rashad now mick smh
I just hate the fact Mick isn't a fan of Zay though.
+Nilakshan Eswararajah He tweeted it and mentioned it in an interview.
+sxm yeah he said he wasn't impressed by his mysic
+InkyJayEastCoast music
+InkyJayEastCoast very disappointing.
so much beauty here
Look here, Jenkins, Rashad, Gambino, and Mac Milli dropping but I'm still waiting on my man Cole. Where he at doe?
same man j cole hasnt dropped anyhting in a minute
takes time to recover from something like FHD.
I rlly ain't mad about that. He'll only drop something incredibly mediocre that'll steal the shine from the real mvp's dropping albums.
cole and kendrick have a collab album coming soon
j Cole average why y'all over hype him ? forest hills drive was pretty mediocre imo
This is an artist. CHILLS! Never fails to impress. Beautiful 👏
Leidy Acevedo I have feelings for you
this was made 3 years ago. The true genius of Mick Jenkins is being fully appreciated. Tip: water often means "truth" in Micks videos.
And yet you still miss the meaning of the video
Battlered 713 what part of my comment made you think that? It was made after Eric Garner died in 2014 saying “I can’t breathe”. My comment was simply to point out how Mick Jenkins has been talking about this issue before many other artist. Read the explanations of his lyrics on Genius.
Battlered 713 what part of my comment made you think that? It was made after Eric Garner died in 2014 saying “I can’t breathe”. My comment was simply to point out how Mick Jenkins has been talking about this issue before many other artist. Read the explanations of his lyrics on Genius.
Meghan Lyckman how about YOU read them. In genius it’s just the lyrics and no explanation. But I’ve listened and watched the video for the visuals. Yes the “I can’t breathe” part is a nod to Eric garner but everyone thinks it’s strictly about him and it’s not. It’s about the state of hip hop and big labels trying to control what artists put out. Hence “I can’t breathe”
This brother is great, it's sad I only found this because it a song at the end of Ray Donavan . Love this song.
S/O to Mick for getting this used on Ray Donovan!
omg he comes back after a grip and str8 puts out some fire,im feelin this song
damn! underrated. it's criminal