Damn,..... for a female to acknowledge the hardships of a fatherless boy coming into manhood isn't easy! She painted a hurtful but beautiful picture of how it really feels. Great job Rapsody, very talented.
That’s exactly what I thought. Her ability to step outside of her female frame, and seriously consider the plight of a black man is rarely expressed anywhere.
She can speak on it because she too experienced it and when you have brothers and watching your brothers go through it you can witness their full story.
You know what's great about talented rappers getting mainstream success? They also expose us to other talented rappers. Thank you Kendrick for giving Rapsody some greatly needed attention.
9th wonder mixtapes introduced me to her and since then I'm a big fan ,i love her cuz of her soul. And yes i would love to see a collab with Jean Grae. Dope
Great Story! Vivid! It is something many young men can relate to, powerful portrayal. I thank you Sister Rapsody for this reflection and reminder of what so many of our young men have experienced and still experiencing today.
"At the house since his dad left, wake up, days feeling stressed No stability, every year got a new address Never change the view from this window, he seeing mad arrest He saw his homie's death, same age, same story Questioned God, wonder why he would take a such young shorty It ain't even 8:40, already he thinking poorly But still he's the MAAANNNN..."
So I just bought the EP off iTunes, half way through I was like "OK rapsody is the best female MC right now", when I reached the end I was like "ok, rapsody is one of the best RAPPERS right now"
I swear, this song.....this video!! I must have watched/heard it like 50 times and I get chills every time! I'm not a fan of hip hop, rap, whatever...but when there's a great and meaningful song from a true artist, from their heart, there's no denying it's power. This song and the singer are simply beautiful. Have you heard any female artists in this genre that are better than her? I'd seriously like to know. I don't think so. My Words can't really do her justice. She's the best in my opinion.
The way she twists words. The visual verbalization. The way she uses her words to the best. The boom boom clank. 9thnwonder always on point. Her words are so powerful. Story on each versem simply beautiful art. One love Rapsody
Heard this song for the first time yesterday on Spotify.. I had it on repeat all day.. Woke up this morning and it had to be the first song I heard... I love Rapsody, She is the truth and is better than most rappers out in the game right now without a doubt!
The sample is 'The Man Who Sends Me Home' by the genius Bronx singer/songwriter Laura Nyro from her legendary album 'New York Tendaberry' (1969). Also on the album is the track 'Save the Country' written in response to the killings of Dr King and Robert Kennedy - the lyrics are in the language style of Dr King. Nyro also did a fantastic covers album of Motown songs with LaBelle (Patti LaBelle, Sarah Dash, Nona Hendryx) 'Gonna Take a Miracle' (1971) - the title track is a mind blower. Nyro was Godmother to Patti LaBelle's first born. Nyro has been sampled by many hip hop artists, including Kanye in 'Glory'.
Why do we give attention to females rappers like Nicki Minaj, Iggy Azalea, Chanel West Coast than only sell sex, when we should focus on real rap and real rappers like Rapsody, in my opinion she is the best female rapper ever
***** I legitimately am not sure if chanel west coast makes music I have only seen her on that mtv show and she seems like she is not even close to being capable to produce something as good as this haha.
So glad her verse was on complexion. Would of never heard this beautiful talent if it wasn't for that verse. She is better than almost all rappers today.
she raps about black people. people she cares and loves for so this is the only way she knows how to express it and let others know on a wider scale than any other. she sees light and i do to. im listening to it right now. nothing but respect and love for this woman, god bless
Found out about her on a local segment on NPR- heard some of this and "Hard to Choose", good to hear some females out there understand men got their public perception struggles as well, different from a woman's world but she recognizes it. Truly talented artists still exist, just gotta keep your ears open, no matter where you @. Just had to add one thing she left out this song, all this is the reason we need strong women that we don't need to prove ourselves to. Keep your head up girl, don't let the industry make you take another break. I'm sure your cooking is great but this is your calling.
This rapper is so phenomenal! She’s so articulate amazing and exceptional. I’d love to see her battle between her and the rest of these New Age sleazeballs. She’d shut them all down
Rapsody, Thank you for making this. This has a lot to do with my struggles growing up without a father. It almost brings tears to my eyes. Sincerely, A man
This brought Me to tears... Knowing that so many of Our Young Kings actually been through this & it's more than a song & video... It's the life of so many Young Kings & now Queens bc they truly don't realize The Real Power WithIn Them!!! 💔
Screaming in my head. Wow! Where have I been. Just discovered this 💞💞💞. Education over incarceration. They don't care about the inception...indoctrination into the life, they only care about policing the outcome. Love this song!
Not even a man but I dig it; in reality this relates to a lot of us trying to make something of our selves through life's circumstances while feeling and seeing a bunch of stuff we shouldn't have been exposed to at our age. Good job Rapsody this will be in everyone's fav's list. Damn I need to catch back up with your music lol
Rapsody changed my life...yes it is hard to have a single parent.....whether your mom or dad......with me it was my dad...he was never around but i appreciate every moment i had and shared with my mom.....and yes i am proud that i am the man of the house.....it doesn't mean that when you don't have a dad you will not succeed in life....all that depends on yourself....You Will Make It Work.........#loveRapsody...
She the greatest Female MC of all times! this is my Story been the man sense I was 13! Thank you for your excellent Expression! Rapsosy Truegoddes #Theman
8 years later it still resonates like it dropped yesterday.
Rapsody is underrated. She's on a different level.
I swear to God she is! one of a kind!
Simphiwe Hlatshwayo Absolutely Real Hip Hop They Ain’t Ready
She the one
Luvluvluv
Sooooooooop undderrated
I keep coming back here, it's been 7 years. What a great song. Love Rapsody
I and you meet here and we were not aware. I love this song way b4 i started makibg music
If you are from NC and you are proud of Rapsody, show her some love with an up vote.
From Russia w love
After 9 yrs, how can this not have millions of views? IT'S CRIMINAL
Damn,..... for a female to acknowledge the hardships of a fatherless boy coming into manhood isn't easy! She painted a hurtful but beautiful picture of how it really feels. Great job Rapsody, very talented.
That’s exactly what I thought. Her ability to step outside of her female frame, and seriously consider the plight of a black man is rarely expressed anywhere.
She can speak on it because she too experienced it and when you have brothers and watching your brothers go through it you can witness their full story.
The beat. The flow...the strory telling.
Wow .This is so beautiful
She better than drake..100% been better
Rapsody is simply an incredible MC. Shoutouts to her courage, power, creativity and Hip Hop activism.
She's a true legend 🙏
Man Rapsody GOES HARD....I got mad respect for her. This hit me as a single mom of 4 with my son being the youngest man it brought tears to my eyes.
Only real music can do that.
You know what's great about talented rappers getting mainstream success? They also expose us to other talented rappers. Thank you Kendrick for giving Rapsody some greatly needed attention.
Gifted, unmatched, raw talent, teacher. Still resonates in 2023. Eswatini/Africa
one of the greatest story tellers in this time. my jam.
I got chills when I heard this. You and Jean Grae slay it.
You mention Jean Grae I gotta salute you. Not to many know about her!! That would be a FIYAH collab
@@godzshadow9001 That collaboration would be something special.
9th wonder mixtapes introduced me to her and since then I'm a big fan ,i love her cuz of her soul. And yes i would love to see a collab with Jean Grae. Dope
Shaylee reichardt Exactly they should do a Colab LP
@@a.rahman3882 they do have a song together
Man this song made me cry when I first heard it. I haven't had an artist touch me like rapsody does in a long time.
This storytelling gift Rapsody has is such a blessing. A profound track
Great Story! Vivid! It is something many young men can relate to, powerful portrayal. I thank you Sister Rapsody for this reflection and reminder of what so many of our young men have experienced and still experiencing today.
...Now THIS is what I'm talkin' about; TRUE HIP-HOP!!!!...
...She painted a picture with her lyrics...
...Keep Hip-Hop alive, Sweetheart!!...
LordMajin tru dat
Glad that Kendrick gave her the recognition she deserves.
+Coby Wanner please stay in school.
+TheAndrewj96 Dat verse on Complexion tho *_*
If it took the Kendrick song for you to discover Rapsody then you've been sleeping.
I Isaiah I already knew who Rapsody was. But since she appeared on _To Pimp a Butterfly_, she's gotten a whole lot more attention.
+TheAndrewj96 she deserves more right
2020 and this is still the scenario in alot of our young brothas lives . So glad for MC'S like Rapsody!
"At the house since his dad left, wake up, days feeling stressed
No stability, every year got a new address
Never change the view from this window, he seeing mad arrest
He saw his homie's death, same age, same story
Questioned God, wonder why he would take a such young shorty
It ain't even 8:40, already he thinking poorly
But still he's the MAAANNNN..."
How are I just hearing this???? Absolutely beautiful story telling, and heart felt relatable message
thank to Kendrick for bringin me to Rapsody!
LioraSwag welcome to the Realer side of HipHop ... take your time, enjoy Rapsody!!
I liked this! Liked the story she had to tell and the way she told it. There needs to be more female rappers like her getting radio airplay.
Definitely
This song will always help me to bounce back and cover my wounds when I am going through some Hard times in life....All the way from Zimbabwe
Rockin this number in '22 ... real stuff here, that chorus in her bars is real pruduce, with love from Azania( South Africa) 🇿🇦 🌎
Rapsody isn't here to play, whenever she's on the mic she mean business. I love her. ❤️ She never disappoint.
So I just bought the EP off iTunes, half way through I was like "OK rapsody is the best female MC right now", when I reached the end I was like "ok, rapsody is one of the best RAPPERS right now"
yeah
like mc lyte lauryn hill and queen l
gender means nothing
I'm from Columbus Mississippi and I swear I never once heard of her. She is a lyricist. She the truth
Powerful story behind these flows and lyrics with poetry
Bongani DaSoulstriker Shinga Do you mind checking out my music?
I aint never stopped listening to this song since it came out , thought I’d come back ❤️
OMG... Where has she been all our lives!!!!! I am in LOVE I swear!!!
Should've won song of the year award for this 💯
I swear, this song.....this video!! I must have watched/heard it like 50 times and I get chills every time! I'm not a fan of hip hop, rap, whatever...but when there's a great and meaningful song from a true artist, from their heart, there's no denying it's power. This song and the singer are simply beautiful. Have you heard any female artists in this genre that are better than her? I'd seriously like to know. I don't think so. My Words can't really do her justice. She's the best in my opinion.
Same here
This is a dope visual
Shit dropped in 2015 and its still one of the hardest joint i have ever heard.
STILL my favorite Rapsody track and one of my favorite all time! Her n 9th bring tears to tha track
This was produced by Eric G.
its sad how rap music has gotten, with less understandable words, Rapsody needs a crown please, this so dope im literally crying rite now, bruh
This Hit Me Differently... Good Bless Rapsody & The Whole Jamla Family. 🙌🏾
I was 16 when I first heard this song. Now that I'm 23, it just hits harder. This song will forever hold a special place in my life.
God bless Queen Rapsody keeping real hip hop alive, in 2021 still banging the tune timeless.
I can’t believe I’m just coming across this! Straight 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
The way she twists words. The visual verbalization. The way she uses her words to the best. The boom boom clank. 9thnwonder always on point. Her words are so powerful. Story on each versem simply beautiful art.
One love Rapsody
Heard this song for the first time yesterday on Spotify.. I had it on repeat all day.. Woke up this morning and it had to be the first song I heard... I love Rapsody, She is the truth and is better than most rappers out in the game right now without a doubt!
The sample is 'The Man Who Sends Me Home' by the genius Bronx singer/songwriter Laura Nyro from her legendary album 'New York Tendaberry' (1969). Also on the album is the track 'Save the Country' written in response to the killings of Dr King and Robert Kennedy - the lyrics are in the language style of Dr King. Nyro also did a fantastic covers album of Motown songs with LaBelle (Patti LaBelle, Sarah Dash, Nona Hendryx) 'Gonna Take a Miracle' (1971) - the title track is a mind blower. Nyro was Godmother to Patti LaBelle's first born. Nyro has been sampled by many hip hop artists, including Kanye in 'Glory'.
Forever thankful for the art that Rapsody and her collective create! This belongs in a gallery as much as it does in every household, bless!
Damn this track bring tears to my eyes remind me when I was 13 taking care of my siblings
It's 2022 and I'm still here because you will always be the best in my books! Stay blessed 🙏
All the way from South Africa
Its 2023 I'm still bumping...
All the way from South Africa too.
Why do we give attention to females rappers like Nicki Minaj, Iggy Azalea, Chanel West Coast than only sell sex, when we should focus on real rap and real rappers like Rapsody, in my opinion she is the best female rapper ever
***** I legitimately am not sure if chanel west coast makes music I have only seen her on that mtv show and she seems like she is not even close to being capable to produce something as good as this haha.
She does make music but like u said, she will never produce something like this
Hansel Cisneros 2nd best behind Lauryn Hill
Because 90% of this generation don't listen to lyrics any more! Just the beat to get turned up
I agree
This is so beautiful story telling hip hop like this needs to be on Billboard.WE have to get behind this.
Been waiting for the visuals for this song, such a real tune.
My daughter (jaethelyoness)was so happy to have had the opportunity to meet you last night. Thank you for the great music.
So glad her verse was on complexion. Would of never heard this beautiful talent if it wasn't for that verse. She is better than almost all rappers today.
im so glad that this played as an ad. she definitely deserves more attention that the females we hear over the radio nowadays!
Man... The feelings behind this song are unbelievable... Keep up Rapsody! I love you! 🖤
Real life reflections touch deeper in your spirit.......a lady of substance....finally!
most underated female rap artist out there been sick since day
Brummy BOY je
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she raps about black people. people she cares and loves for so this is the only way she knows how to express it and let others know on a wider scale than any other. she sees light and i do to. im listening to it right now. nothing but respect and love for this woman, god bless
Found out about her on a local segment on NPR- heard some of this and "Hard to Choose", good to hear some females out there understand men got their public perception struggles as well, different from a woman's world but she recognizes it. Truly talented artists still exist, just gotta keep your ears open, no matter where you @. Just had to add one thing she left out this song, all this is the reason we need strong women that we don't need to prove ourselves to. Keep your head up girl, don't let the industry make you take another break. I'm sure your cooking is great but this is your calling.
One of my favourite MC's
I can't believe she only got 200,000 views ain't right. keep it coming sody!
much love from Mzansi JHB South Africa ❤️👊🏾
This rapper is so phenomenal! She’s so articulate amazing and exceptional. I’d love to see her battle between her and the rest of these New Age sleazeballs. She’d shut them all down
Rapsody,
Thank you for making this. This has a lot to do with my struggles growing up without a father. It almost brings tears to my eyes.
Sincerely,
A man
One of my favorites 🎶 🔥
Still listening 9-6-2022 😍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
The best "The Man " story evertold by a Female rapper...
by a rapper period
To zion by Lawren hill
This brought Me to tears... Knowing that so many of Our Young Kings actually been through this & it's more than a song & video... It's the life of so many Young Kings & now Queens bc they truly don't realize The Real Power WithIn Them!!! 💔
Screaming in my head. Wow! Where have I been. Just discovered this 💞💞💞.
Education over incarceration.
They don't care about the inception...indoctrination into the life, they only care about policing the outcome. Love this song!
This the kind of music you listen to with your eyes closed nodding
song still gives me chills to this day like the first time i heard it
Rapsody❤️💖been listening to her raps since 2013.. Shout out from South Africa. She could body most rappers.
Not even a man but I dig it; in reality this relates to a lot of us trying to make something of our selves through life's circumstances while feeling and seeing a bunch of stuff we shouldn't have been exposed to at our age. Good job Rapsody this will be in everyone's fav's list. Damn I need to catch back up with your music lol
2021 and Rhapsody lyrics still hit home hard..this is pure
Rapsody changed my life...yes it is hard to have a single parent.....whether your mom or dad......with me it was my dad...he was never around but i appreciate every moment i had and shared with my mom.....and yes i am proud that i am the man of the house.....it doesn't mean that when you don't have a dad you will not succeed in life....all that depends on yourself....You Will Make It Work.........#loveRapsody...
she's deep keep it up sis
Love Rapsody, all the way from South Africa.
This song is so dope!!!
Rap so dope...been a fan for a long time, her delivery is crazy!!
Reminds me of Lupe's ''He Say, She Say''. This is dope.
Sami Alamien it really does!
I was about to say that.....
Masterpiece
Has anyone noticed that this is a very 90s original style rap song almost like JUICY it's good to see that music coming out again
Rapsody been killin it for years, bout time she got her shine.
Too dope. Portugal is waitin fo ya!
So so beautiful... Heard this about 3 years ago but still play it most the time....much love from London ❤
This almost made me cry but then I remebered I'm The MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANN
Blacc Knuckles ❤️
Feel free.
🖤
Crying doesn't make You less than a Man .. It makes You more of a Man that You can release & still raise up to be even greater the Your day b4...
Yeah and real men cry. It's attractive when men are real. Js.
I always enjoy when hip hop has a message...
I could listen to this in my headphones all day
I don't think I'll ever forget this song
She the greatest Female MC of all times! this is my Story been the man sense I was 13! Thank you for your excellent Expression! Rapsosy Truegoddes #Theman
this song is not getting old, RESPECT
Oh my god I would love to see her and Lauryn Hill do a song together that would be so epic
+Ihatef8keb1tches i was just thinking that hahaha
whatever yeesssss
That would be dope, but I thought about a collab with Jean Gray first...
Lauryn would be late...smh
I said the same thing
The lyrics are so powerful. I can relate. Love her!! Glad I stumbled upon her.
This sister is powerful support her music so she can continue to make songs like this
This is a beautiful conversation with the mind. I also loved your Tiny Desk Concert version of this song.
Deep! Powerful! Respect!
Cuts Deep!!! Ms Evans been dropping great knowledge for years. Can't wait to have you in South Africa again soon!! Peace Zulu!!
Thanks too 9th Wonder For This Blessing 🙏🏽🙏🏽
This joint is the deepest thing I've heard in a long time.
THIS IS THE HIP HOP I FELL IN LOVE WITH
Real hip-hop hands down bring this bck💪🏾
Rapsody, the new Queen of Hip Hop
Huey Freeman fuck Remy to both are garbage Ass Mc's
Now this... is Hip Hop... keep it coming babygirl... you just might be what the game needs... authenticity... cheers.