Who gives a shit if it's a "rap" song! Music is a universal language, and it's a great song with great lyrics. This is not the easiest song for a folk or acoustic based artist to cover, and this guy absolutely killed it. I bet if coolio and lv heard it they'd love it, stop throwing shade bc you aren't as talented as him. I was in grade school when it came out, and I didn't know one kid, regardless of where they lived or they nationality, that didn't absolutely love this song. Real music is univ
"Or you and your homies might be lined in chalk" is my favourite threat/insult ever. I try and fit it into every arguments and misunderstandings. It often ends the disagreement due to the ridiculousness of it and the mutual love nearly everyone under the age of 40 has for this song.
I remember when I was like 17 and by that point I had been OBSESSED with James for 4 years, and I discovered this, then a couple guys from college discovered it and were equally amazed and I was like 'it took this for you all to realise hes undeniably talented and amazing??'
He got the balance between Coolio's swagger and his natural manner of speech/singing without sounding silly... he's just amazing.. such a rich voice you could touch it..
He is singing the theme song for the movie that provoked me to declare Michelle pfieffer as one of my favourite actresses. Ugh I love this so much! Ur awesome James!!
I don't understand why people complain that he is covering a fucking rap song when most rap artist & pop stars cover good songs and ruin it like Nicki Minaj "anaconda" it's fucking terrible but its got more views than this because she is shaking her ass the whole way through the fucking film clip.
As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I take a look at my life and realize there's nothin' left Cause I've been blasting and laughing so long, That even my mama thinks that my mind is gone But I ain't never crossed a man that didn't deserve it Me be treated like a punk you know that's unheard of You better watch how you're talking and where you're walking Or you and your homies might be lined in chalk I really hate to trip but I gotta loc As they croak, I see myself in the pistol smoke, fool I'm the kinda G the little homies wanna be like On my knees in the night saying prayers in the streetlight Been spending most their lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Been spending most their lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Keep spending most our lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Keep spending most our lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Look at the situation they got me facin' I can't live a normal life, I was raised by the streets So I gotta be down with the hood team Too much television watching got me chasing dreams I'm an educated fool with money on my mind Got my 10 in my hand and a gleam in my eye I'm a loc'd out gangsta set trippin' banger And my homies is down so don't arouse my anger, fool Death ain't nothing but a heartbeat away, I'm living life, do or die, what can I say I'm 23 now, but will I live to see 24 The way things are going I don't know Tell me why are we so blind to see That the ones we hurt are you and me Been spending most their lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Been spending most their lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Keep spending most our lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Keep spending most our lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Power and the money, money and the power Minute after minute, hour after hour Everybody's running, but half of them ain't looking What's going on in the kitchen, but I don't know what's cookin' They say I gotta learn, but nobody's here to teach me If they can't understand it, how can they reach me I guess they can't, I guess they won't I guess they front, that's why I know my life is out of luck, fool Been spending most their lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Been spending most their lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Keep spending most our lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Keep spending most our lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Tell me why are we so blind to see That the one's we hurt are you and me Tell me why are we so blind to see That the one's we hurt are you and me [Fade out]
The most amazingly simple voices disect music that weve heard previously and give it new life always respect a blues singer they really will give you there all congradulations james for being you Im going to tell 2 freinds and so and so on. A++++++++++++++++
couold you imagine if someone on X factor did a cover like this, they would stop the show there and then and say this is the winner , it cant be topped !!
His voice is perfect, the tone... its perfect for a rap song especially this song
no no no no no no no no no no.
NO.
Pablo Mazza clearly nobody agrees with you..
are you saying the opposite of what's true?
i mean, yeah, he has a good voice, but not for rap. not this style, anyway.
Who gives a shit if it's a "rap" song! Music is a universal language, and it's a great song with great lyrics. This is not the easiest song for a folk or acoustic based artist to cover, and this guy absolutely killed it. I bet if coolio and lv heard it they'd love it, stop throwing shade bc you aren't as talented as him. I was in grade school when it came out, and I didn't know one kid, regardless of where they lived or they nationality, that didn't absolutely love this song. Real music is univ
Perfect comment. And he added the sort of vocals some rappers can replicate either ? So its a win win
The boy has soul, pure soul...
No
He havend pure soul
Lee Doughty you no it soul sister
😊😊😊😊😊😉😗
Most beautiful smokey tenor I know of. Creative and ultra-talented.
Coolio is clicking the "LIKE" button right now! Awesome cover.
"Or you and your homies might be lined in chalk" is my favourite threat/insult ever. I try and fit it into every arguments and misunderstandings. It often ends the disagreement due to the ridiculousness of it and the mutual love nearly everyone under the age of 40 has for this song.
I love his voice, he is amazing.
One of the best covers I've heard.
This deserves like 46 millions of views
seriously underated artist james morrison, absolutely disgustingly good
Wow, this got me sit here for a while, I had to listen to it several times. I wish I could listen to this other times than here. Amazing!
omg, he's just perfect. I can't describe him because everything that I say will never be good enough to get to his level. LOVE HIM (:
What a singer
Oh my!
Just beautiful!
Stevie should hear this!
x
I remember when I was like 17 and by that point I had been OBSESSED with James for 4 years, and I discovered this, then a couple guys from college discovered it and were equally amazed and I was like 'it took this for you all to realise hes undeniably talented and amazing??'
Have been missing James Morrison for too long..... then I found this wee gem! He should do the Stevie Wonder original, go James xxxxxxxxxx
This is fucking great. Rad voice.
This timing in his lines is just awesome...with perfect pitch....wow...
Open your mind people....Dude has deep soul....give me more please
love.this guy !!! this.voice is awesome ! poor james morrison so underrated !
Amazing
Dude what.. That was awesome
Watching this guy sing is more entertaining than every video on mtv
He got the balance between Coolio's swagger and his natural manner of speech/singing without sounding silly... he's just amazing.. such a rich voice you could touch it..
Fabulous... love, love, love. Love the voice and the arrangement. Deconstructed Coolio. Awesome!
AMAZING!!!! Wow… I wish I could buy his version. L💖VE
this is exactly why i love james
just brilliant !!!
how come some of you don't like this amazing cover
we don't give a... if the lyrics are wrong
Thank you very much....beautiful voice....
Simply genius.💙 tone is perfect.
Wow! Just wow!👌
this is perfect
From now on I shall refer to Gangsters paradise as being by James Morrison. That was incredible and I listen to it far too often!
This son is amazing on its own. Beautiful voice, made me think and cry.
He is singing the theme song for the movie that provoked me to declare Michelle pfieffer as one of my favourite actresses. Ugh I love this so much! Ur awesome James!!
Goosebumps.. this is so over the top..
Too much love for this man...
Absolutely slayed it.
great voice, a real talent
Still elite in 2021.
Absolutely Love it!!!
Who are the 261 tone deaf muppets who hit dislike??? Anyway each to our own, James just keep up the good work you rock brother xxx
The biggest compliment I can give to this version is that It is just as good as the original! Enough said...
dat voice tho
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how can you not love this cover?
sheeeeeet......boy got mad skills
omg i love this man's voice...too amazing!!! wow!
Amazing, love it!!!!!
Pure talent 👏
Me apaixono a cada música que escuto..2018...
really has bought new dimensions to a classic. Fair play!!
I don't understand why people complain that he is covering a fucking rap song when most rap artist & pop stars cover good songs and ruin it like Nicki Minaj "anaconda" it's fucking terrible but its got more views than this because she is shaking her ass the whole way through the fucking film clip.
Totally agree!
Amen.
cindynader me too ! :)
well i just dont understand how people dislike this.
This is outrageous talent
Been here for 11 years.
He’s just a world class act
If anyone could make an acoustic version of this sound amazing it would be James. An insane amount of talent :)
Best Cover i have always Seen in my Life! Amazeing!!!!
wow i really love this song :)
Oh my god ...
Insane cover! Love it
TALENT!!!
love it!!!
Had to come back to this one today.
As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I take a look at my life and realize there's nothin' left Cause I've been blasting and laughing so long, That even my mama thinks that my mind is gone But I ain't never crossed a man that didn't deserve it Me be treated like a punk you know that's unheard of You better watch how you're talking and where you're walking Or you and your homies might be lined in chalk I really hate to trip but I gotta loc As they croak, I see myself in the pistol smoke, fool I'm the kinda G the little homies wanna be like On my knees in the night saying prayers in the streetlight Been spending most their lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Been spending most their lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Keep spending most our lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Keep spending most our lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Look at the situation they got me facin' I can't live a normal life, I was raised by the streets So I gotta be down with the hood team Too much television watching got me chasing dreams I'm an educated fool with money on my mind Got my 10 in my hand and a gleam in my eye I'm a loc'd out gangsta set trippin' banger And my homies is down so don't arouse my anger, fool Death ain't nothing but a heartbeat away, I'm living life, do or die, what can I say I'm 23 now, but will I live to see 24 The way things are going I don't know Tell me why are we so blind to see That the ones we hurt are you and me Been spending most their lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Been spending most their lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Keep spending most our lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Keep spending most our lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Power and the money, money and the power Minute after minute, hour after hour Everybody's running, but half of them ain't looking What's going on in the kitchen, but I don't know what's cookin' They say I gotta learn, but nobody's here to teach me If they can't understand it, how can they reach me I guess they can't, I guess they won't I guess they front, that's why I know my life is out of luck, fool Been spending most their lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Been spending most their lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Keep spending most our lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Keep spending most our lives, living in the gangsta's paradise Tell me why are we so blind to see That the one's we hurt are you and me Tell me why are we so blind to see That the one's we hurt are you and me [Fade out]
Cover like this deserves big like like no other... Awesome :) Great work with his voice....
Awesome ..We Love You Man
Such a good cover, love your voice J!
+Lia Hatzakis yes great! cover by James
Very Good
Specifically... gotta come to Portland Oregon... everyopne'd love ya
thumbs up james,., you inspired me to play this song in acoustic,.,
your the man,., keep it up!!!
Amazing......
Woooooooooooow perfect voice
Nope!
+Luiz Paulo (Skerto) yeah!!!!!!!
I love it soooo much
WHAT THE !@## this is so good!!
The most amazingly simple voices disect music that weve heard previously and give it new life always respect a blues singer they really will give you there all congradulations james for being you Im going to tell 2 freinds and so and so on. A++++++++++++++++
There is NOTHING James can't sing. Wow! This is so great. The voice . . . perfection.
Wonderful....!!!!!!
So good I love you James
He’s the man. More soul than water in the Atlantic Ocean ❤
Brrrrrrrrilliant! Love it! :-D
couold you imagine if someone on X factor did a cover like this, they would stop the show there and then and say this is the winner , it cant be topped !!
Phenomenal
Wow... Just wow !!
ufffff ..... amazing !!!!!
amazing..
You are the man!!!
he's a genius!
and this smile at the end.. :D
What an amazing cover! Guy deserves more credit!
great song
Yesssss James. He is unbelievable.
YOU ROCK!
i love this guy sooooooooo much !!!!!!!!!!!!
Omg, why didn’t I know this before? 😍
Fantastic voice- others who don't appreciate amazing voices should drown their nasty comments in their bile.
i don't like so many videos on youtube but this one deserves a huge one, rock it up bro!
amazing
unbelievable. I don't usually particularly like either James Morrison or this song but this is amazing
the best artist ever
O melhor cantor do mundo...
This is the BEST rap remake I've ever heard! I'm completely in love with this! Hats off to you my friend!! EXCELLENT creation!!!