Talib Kweli - Get By

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 มิ.ย. 2009
  • Music video by Talib Kweli performing Get By. (C) 2002 Rawkus Entertainment LLC
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  • @HipGno
    @HipGno 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +220

    Who is still listening in 2024?

    • @pesanervos
      @pesanervos 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I (Brazil listen TK)

    • @chonbalon5949
      @chonbalon5949 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      not too many.. i swear if you do and try to interact with him and you disagree in the slightest bit then he will lable you as a nazi. no context..he has no idea who you are but he will call you some fucking idiotic shit just so that echo chamber will react.

    • @williemontalvo5200
      @williemontalvo5200 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      This is fire every year .

    • @seraiahdaniella3755
      @seraiahdaniella3755 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I am 😊

    • @joshuamaple7015
      @joshuamaple7015 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I think everyone,

  • @menik6575
    @menik6575 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1542

    "Even when the condition is critical, when the living is miserable, your position is pivotal." That line hit my heart bad.

    • @weedaq
      @weedaq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      yep

    • @palestar55
      @palestar55 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@weedaq ikr

    • @Starboy-le3pq
      @Starboy-le3pq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      True lyrical shit brutha man

    • @SEGAHEADDY
      @SEGAHEADDY 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Read your comment at the EXACT moment Talib said it in the video. Totally weird.

    • @LimboTheory
      @LimboTheory 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      This man's rhyme structure is amazing.

  • @TheDustyChinchilla
    @TheDustyChinchilla 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +65

    This beat is ice fucking cold, man where did this Kanye go

  • @iamshyni69
    @iamshyni69 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +43

    One of the best songs ever made. Don't even try to debate.

    • @ltlgrmln
      @ltlgrmln 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      The only problem with this song is I heard it too much.

    • @marklucas3900
      @marklucas3900 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      No need to debate at all Simply greatness

    • @Cas_anova
      @Cas_anova 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Ever heard Africa by Toto? lel

  • @t3b0g0
    @t3b0g0 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1989

    "we get high on all types of drug / when all we really need is love"
    - Talib Kweli

    • @marcamico5254
      @marcamico5254 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Real talk. Spread the love/peace. ✌

    • @DoctorRL
      @DoctorRL 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      just to get

    • @marciocouto3543
      @marciocouto3543 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      - Talib Kweli ft. Lennon

    • @lared1216
      @lared1216 7 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Well... that, and a lil herb 🌿 🌱 🍀

    • @bsdbhsjsn2972
      @bsdbhsjsn2972 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      t3b0g0 I love You 😘

  • @dam419
    @dam419 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2402

    One of the coldest Kanye beats bruh...EVER

    • @pragmatic1ultramagnetic202
      @pragmatic1ultramagnetic202 7 ปีที่แล้ว +95

      This is his best beat by far.

    • @SmokeScreensEmerge
      @SmokeScreensEmerge 7 ปีที่แล้ว +215

      That Kanye died a long time ago. Now he's just a confused mess

    • @EricG-bv2ui
      @EricG-bv2ui 7 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      +Pragmatic1 Ultramagnetic...... that's a big debate. He has some big beats with Common, Jay Z & Common just to name a few.

    • @pragmatic1ultramagnetic202
      @pragmatic1ultramagnetic202 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Eric G To me it's his best. I searched for it for ages.

    • @EricG-bv2ui
      @EricG-bv2ui 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      *****​ lucky you that you were able to pick one. I have a few songs I can't decide in my head which one is better.

  • @RimaxiRuck
    @RimaxiRuck ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Often ppl talk about pac biggie, Pun etc but they forget about Talib and Mos Def

  • @nandinopoggemann7608
    @nandinopoggemann7608 3 ปีที่แล้ว +338

    I say his phrase to myself, every morning:
    "This morning, I woke up
    Feeling brand new and I jumped up
    Feeling my highs, and my lows
    In my soul, and my goals"
    thx kweli

    • @silverfox9031
      @silverfox9031 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      👍 this massachusetts in da house! Let me know you living!!!💯💯💯💯

    • @AtheneHolder
      @AtheneHolder 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      definite life lines and pep talk

    • @victor_autopilotliving5786
      @victor_autopilotliving5786 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      love that

    • @EErika31684
      @EErika31684 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amen.

    • @user-cl9hn1qw5j
      @user-cl9hn1qw5j 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This chorus always gets me. Talib might be not the best rapper in terms of techniques but his music has something spiritual in it.

  • @Simeautomatic100
    @Simeautomatic100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +578

    This type of rap used to be played DAILY on B.E.T.!!!! But That was when B.E.T. was still worth watching tho.

    • @damiengreer4134
      @damiengreer4134 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Blacks don't have control over it nomore..

    • @Simeautomatic100
      @Simeautomatic100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@damiengreer4134 *unfortunately*

    • @dubstepphene82
      @dubstepphene82 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Agreed

    • @hungryforeigner4444
      @hungryforeigner4444 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      You mean when BET was for real black music

    • @jaycee598
      @jaycee598 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jada Cierra it’s still called BET but you right otherwise

  • @azzurriblue65
    @azzurriblue65 3 ปีที่แล้ว +277

    This is the perfect example of being woke but not preachy. Love Talib.

    • @fromthehaven94
      @fromthehaven94 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Some people don't see the difference.

    • @abrahampalmer8761
      @abrahampalmer8761 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly

    • @analogueoverdigital929
      @analogueoverdigital929 ปีที่แล้ว

      No difference
      Go woke go broke.

    • @azzurriblue65
      @azzurriblue65 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@analogueoverdigital929 Generally, yeah.

    • @azzurriblue65
      @azzurriblue65 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Farai Fatso Woke used to mean you were privy and aware of the bullshit. Of course, it's been hijacked now.

  • @panerabred64
    @panerabred64 ปีที่แล้ว +422

    This is more than hip hop… this is poetry!

    • @winstonwolfe5733
      @winstonwolfe5733 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Nah, This IS Hip Hop

    • @tupacsnosering992
      @tupacsnosering992 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Naah the beat is Hip hop
      Talib is on some poetry shit
      RAP stands for rhythm & Poetry !!!
      The song starts off Wit him rapping
      then on the 2nd verse he falls off flow and starts doing more spoken word poetry lol
      It’s kool but ehhh talib be losing me wit all that poetry wale shit.

    • @ceridwynnhaven6236
      @ceridwynnhaven6236 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      That's what Hip Hop/Rap was originally... poetry...with a beat.

    • @dejvcechoun2691
      @dejvcechoun2691 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tupacsnosering992la l po b8gn nnh9.n lis umí z bhhnnghhmj
      Nhhuggjzzmu

    • @i.m.2bizee569
      @i.m.2bizee569 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      please play this at panera if you have the ability to

  • @DeadHandX
    @DeadHandX 2 ปีที่แล้ว +467

    Its crazy how many people come back to this everyday... this song is masterpiece!

  • @WildfireWiffler44
    @WildfireWiffler44 9 ปีที่แล้ว +645

    When people say that hip hop isn't music, I show them this song

    • @TokenBlackman7
      @TokenBlackman7 9 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Just remind them that jazz, swing, rock, metal, and punk ALL caught the same flack, in their salad days. Now, they've been placed, indelibly, in the halls of legend and championed in Americana as the "innovative" and "timeless".

    • @WildfireWiffler44
      @WildfireWiffler44 9 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      ***** IT is overrated and corny. He's not good at all.

    • @hud1231
      @hud1231 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      IT is overrated. vinnie paz is overrated too. you need to have them check out Apathy, tonedef alyssa marie, j-live, packfm.....that's some shit that can be appreciated.

    • @TJace50
      @TJace50 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      or any of j cole's songs

    • @hud1231
      @hud1231 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      TJace50 no j cole he sucks ass.

  • @jakethesnake1023
    @jakethesnake1023 10 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    criminally underrated MC

    • @PROUDPAPA30
      @PROUDPAPA30 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      couldn't have said it better myself man......

  • @RoseGoldenJen
    @RoseGoldenJen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +330

    The hook alone makes me tear up everytime and makes me thank God for giving strength just to get by. 🙏🏽

    • @socialpublisher123
      @socialpublisher123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Socially conscious hip hop will do it to you.

    • @williamobando9967
      @williamobando9967 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Kanye did his best on this one

    • @lorenzolion6109
      @lorenzolion6109 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Amen brothers

    • @nocapp858
      @nocapp858 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Same

    • @robsafjr
      @robsafjr 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      🙌🙌

  • @dopes1375
    @dopes1375 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    23 days sober and I’m DONE ! NO MORE ! 😤😩💕
    This song hits me hard asf cause I was just getting by 😭 I’m so ashamed .
    Enough is ENOUGH ! I’m FIRED UP TO DEFEAT IT ! 😡💕.

    • @ambermingarelli5833
      @ambermingarelli5833 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      29 days sober and thinking the same thing, feeling the same way

    • @ambermingarelli5833
      @ambermingarelli5833 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      congratulations

    • @ahsanjafri9667
      @ahsanjafri9667 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You can do it! You will do it! You have done it!

    • @ahsanjafri9667
      @ahsanjafri9667 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@ambermingarelli5833 You can do it! You will do it! You have done it!

    • @dopes1375
      @dopes1375 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I’m back , better and feeling alive again I’m already 4 month sober. 2023 is a brand new me . Never walking backwards. 💕 I hope y’all can pursue your goal Get by 💕. Stay close to god. 🙏🏽✝️

  • @juniorwiley8860
    @juniorwiley8860 7 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    So fucking SAD, man, this dude is kickin' the straight UNCUT truth about shit, and it never made a DENT on us in this country.

  • @dr.madthumbz2689
    @dr.madthumbz2689 3 ปีที่แล้ว +456

    ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT SONG EVER CREATED BY MEN.
    THIS SHIT IS MORE THEN HIP HOP.
    THIS SHIT SAVES/CHANGES LIVES.
    Stay safe & healthy.
    Montreal, Canada

    • @changedmynamee
      @changedmynamee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Lmao forgot the postal code for ur letter dammit

    • @mountcomfort740
      @mountcomfort740 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes and remind those you love that you love them

    • @zandervane889
      @zandervane889 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Stay Blessed! Prayers from Jacksonville Fl

    • @e.m.g.8115
      @e.m.g.8115 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Much love! ❤️💛💚

    • @katieparish8033
      @katieparish8033 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Woke up!!!

  • @threethemartian
    @threethemartian ปีที่แล้ว +188

    I’ve heard this song through many different phases of my life, and with each phase brings me a different perspective and feel. Timeless Classic

    • @kenyattatucker1279
      @kenyattatucker1279 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wish Kanye West in this song

    • @martacosta9542
      @martacosta9542 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same 😕

    • @richardharris9708
      @richardharris9708 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      After getting sober this hits different...

    • @thegoyimknow.
      @thegoyimknow. 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Man I'm 32, I remember this from my early teens.. always hit in a different way.

    • @brandonanderson1996
      @brandonanderson1996 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@kenyattatucker1279Kanye produced it

  • @jcli1829
    @jcli1829 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    To us who came up in the 90s. This is for us

  • @junglelegacy411
    @junglelegacy411 5 ปีที่แล้ว +768

    Who else misses this kinda of rap in 2019?!

    • @jasonthomasmancini1262
      @jasonthomasmancini1262 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ✋✋

    • @anthonytruman
      @anthonytruman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ruben Morales people still make it

    • @alexicacherro9616
      @alexicacherro9616 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      All day in La Paz bolivia

    • @Griffo417
      @Griffo417 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Nas the lost tapes 2 Gangstarr One of the best yet thank me later.

    • @Vordabeatzz
      @Vordabeatzz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      There's lots of this music type even today, you just need to search for it yourself, instead waiting for it to show up by itself.

  • @bingbong4172
    @bingbong4172 10 ปีที่แล้ว +214

    One of the greatest songs in hip hop history.

  • @trinadavis1395
    @trinadavis1395 2 ปีที่แล้ว +250

    My son I recently loss unexpectedly. Put me onto this song. All day the lyrics keep flowing through me. So surreal. Stay strong. Salute

    • @gardensofthegods
      @gardensofthegods ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Trina , my dear lady I am so sorry that you lost your son recently ... every mom's worst nightmare .
      If I could bring your baby back to you I would .
      I hope you will start to remember a few other songs that maybe he turned you on to .
      May he rest easy and I feel that he had wanted to take you on a cruise trip and he was really planning it he really wanted to make it happen

    • @SodaPopinksi
      @SodaPopinksi ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Don't worry about your son, because who the son sets free is free indeed.

    • @LadyHavana74
      @LadyHavana74 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      *I FEEL YOU.* 💯

    • @bron5025
      @bron5025 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I'm sorry about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. You have a angel watching over u now 🙏🏾 🙏🏾 🙏🏾

    • @daniellelewis5061
      @daniellelewis5061 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      So very sorry for the loss of your son. May you continue to find strength and comfort as well as guidance by listening to this. Asé

  • @LeapofFaith47
    @LeapofFaith47 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My generation and younger don't have the brain cells to comprehend the wisdom in his lyrics

  • @TheSuperhuman622
    @TheSuperhuman622 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Old Kanye > New Kanye

  • @TheRealTommyRock
    @TheRealTommyRock 4 ปีที่แล้ว +589

    2020, still trying just to get by!

    • @zuluuyesabeka1719
      @zuluuyesabeka1719 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      It's rough out here isn't it?

    • @bigtippyTopp
      @bigtippyTopp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Me too yet we have a living hope 🙏🏾

    • @fouzan7417
      @fouzan7417 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Rough start but the future is bright

    • @Nagyszeru5
      @Nagyszeru5 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Вы в Европе такие толерантные, что в клипе нет белых!

    • @bigtippyTopp
      @bigtippyTopp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      pleading with the Blood of Jesus being our portion that we thrive and feel more alive in righteousness prosperity and awesomeness Amen hallelujah 🙏🏾👑❤️🌏☮️🕊💯🤟🏿

  • @Thollis1987
    @Thollis1987 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I wish we had more conscious rappers today.😢

    • @arazie117
      @arazie117 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      We haven’t had a rapper that had the lyricism like a Talib Kweli IN A DECADE which is quite frightening if you think about it.

    • @edgertonbarnes6034
      @edgertonbarnes6034 57 นาทีที่ผ่านมา

      ​@arazie117 what about j cole?

  • @rocboyhd8349
    @rocboyhd8349 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    its 2024 im tryn to get by with my wife in kids buffalo ny stand up yall

  • @quackstarsproductions4212
    @quackstarsproductions4212 4 ปีที่แล้ว +360

    The messages, the flow, the lyrics, the metaphors damn nobody In the game touches Talib.

    • @iquit1044
      @iquit1044 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Quackstar's Productions can you explain to me what this song means?

    • @dantegreen4094
      @dantegreen4094 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      A true Lyricist!

    • @gersonpaulo8900
      @gersonpaulo8900 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@iquit1044 I think this song talks about people having struggles and their dependence on selling crack, smoking, drinking just to survive, but actually what they need is love.

    • @DoctorWhoKage
      @DoctorWhoKage 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@gersonpaulo8900 yup.

    • @dubstepphene82
      @dubstepphene82 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      #AndTheChurchSaidAmen

  • @258athletics
    @258athletics 3 ปีที่แล้ว +379

    They can say what they want about Kanye. This man is a musical genius. This beat us beyond revolutionary

    • @coreymcrae3230
      @coreymcrae3230 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      word.

    • @nichmeinProblem
      @nichmeinProblem 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Kanye is a producer rapper better than puff though. He shines on the beats

    • @lyrics2challenged
      @lyrics2challenged 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @AJ Melb define ripped, dip. It's not like he doesn't acknowledge everyone ever he was inspired by and took from. That'S one thing he's ALWAYS done.

    • @silverfox9031
      @silverfox9031 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yessssss!!!!!

    • @kani9284
      @kani9284 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      the beat is a sample though. Nothing he created himself

  • @daphne3912
    @daphne3912 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    this song got me sober over a decade ago. God bless you Talib

  • @quintinsweat
    @quintinsweat 7 ปีที่แล้ว +760

    need these types of songs now more than ever

    • @enyin2001
      @enyin2001 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Quintin Sweat
      Definitely!!

    • @sdubl1
      @sdubl1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      true... just to get by

    • @GeneralBuckNaked
      @GeneralBuckNaked 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      just look for them.. Theyre still out there.. just not on the radio

    • @cablguyyy
      @cablguyyy 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Quintin S Check out Globalfaction, its an entire record label of socially consious hip hop, start wi5h DISL Automatic and Lgic, phenomenal lyricists.

    • @thedirtybird_11
      @thedirtybird_11 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Quintin S Facts.

  • @TyrBarghest
    @TyrBarghest 9 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    *_I kind of wish more rappers would try to spread a message._*

  • @vspec17
    @vspec17 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This is not rap. This is true hip hop. The time capsule, we're in it.

  • @mkeptrangli
    @mkeptrangli 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    This might be the best rap song of the 2000s. Classic.

  • @championz1184
    @championz1184 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1072

    Damn when Kanyes beats had soul

    • @bait1s
      @bait1s 4 ปีที่แล้ว +131

      his production is still on point though, listen to daytona by pusha t

    • @theunknownpassenger552
      @theunknownpassenger552 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I know right

    • @badmon7732
      @badmon7732 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Still do jackass

    • @foundation5286
      @foundation5286 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Beats still have soul... Just a different level...

    • @plantbasedministries9233
      @plantbasedministries9233 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      He still got it.

  • @ivangutierrez0324
    @ivangutierrez0324 5 ปีที่แล้ว +290

    So underrated he a legend like mos def

    • @RapFanatic4ever
      @RapFanatic4ever 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ivan Gutierrez I been saying how underrated this is . Don’t get the recognition it should

    • @dorianhale4555
      @dorianhale4555 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      th-cam.com/video/tUoVEqdovbE/w-d-xo.html
      This was meant for you 🙏🏻💯

    • @jaycee598
      @jaycee598 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Do you guys him or Mos Def is better? I’m leaning towards Mos but Talib is damn good too

    • @jaycee598
      @jaycee598 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      fekstar127 yes that is what their group is called

    • @drawdelrae
      @drawdelrae 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@jaycee598 I feel that they collaborate so well, and both have expressed their respect of each other's styles and differences; I think it would be tragic to debate between the two. I appreciate both of the guys approach and delivery to hip hop. They are my favorite artists and in my opinion they are the pinnacle hop true hip hop.

  • @SecretSpots
    @SecretSpots 3 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    I used to work full time in NYC and had an almost 2 hr train ride into the city every day and would make SURE I listened to this song at least once on my way to the office every morning. The beat, the melody, Kweli's message, just tugged on me hard man. This song is a true diamond in hip hop.

  • @Stilwell88
    @Stilwell88 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’m 35 now. I heard this with kenye in 2005 on my way from ks Indiana. 15 yrs old.

  • @grapesoftime
    @grapesoftime 7 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    much respect for anyone paying tribute to Nina Simone

  • @stephanasmith1560
    @stephanasmith1560 5 ปีที่แล้ว +876

    Who’s here 2019? ♥️

    • @greysus8968
      @greysus8968 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I used to skateboard to this song in around 2003. I would have this blasting in my 16 mb mp3 player so loud I couldn't hear my wheels rolling. Still banging it. Talib is a champ.

    • @SodaPopinksi
      @SodaPopinksi 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me jj Evans.

    • @amandarivas5800
      @amandarivas5800 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ❤ love this song forever and always 💯👍

    • @sheliathanars2852
      @sheliathanars2852 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This my motivation song..🎶

    • @tricklessmagic
      @tricklessmagic 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      present

  • @ferretwithagun9886
    @ferretwithagun9886 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Real rap. Real message, real people. As a white guy I really believe artist like this are pushed to the bottom by the industry to keep black Americans down by pushing the negative garbage that everyone listens to now. Talib has been one of my fav rappers for years because I feel like the man speaks from the heart.

    • @grangermahlangu4530
      @grangermahlangu4530 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You may be a white guy but from where I'm standing, you're as black as they come...word!

  • @joerichardson6107
    @joerichardson6107 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Next Level bars, "we commute to computers, spirit stay mute, while your ego spreads rumors, we're survivalist turned to consumers". This is a lyricist.

  • @tamecad504
    @tamecad504 9 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    This is when Kanye West had a soul!!

    • @thomashester2
      @thomashester2 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      he's the same now

    • @tamecad504
      @tamecad504 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      no he not he gone pecans!!

    • @espadanumero3
      @espadanumero3 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Tammy Baby ha that. Legit you right about that mah friend.

    • @tn2583
      @tn2583 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      He also had his mother who was alive at the time..

    • @tn2583
      @tn2583 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Adara Baby lmao dont put to much time believing that bullshit

  • @jones520
    @jones520 9 ปีที่แล้ว +310

    This by far my favourite Kanye beat. I just love it

    • @Lultschful
      @Lultschful 8 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      +C Jones Was so much better when he didn't play media whore and focused on making good grooves. I miss that Kanye.

    • @pragmatic1ultramagnetic202
      @pragmatic1ultramagnetic202 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +C Jones Easily his best. I spent years searching for it.

    • @alecmeneses5097
      @alecmeneses5097 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Jones searching for it since hearing machine gun kelly's freestyle to it, one of my fav. backbeats

    • @logicaldeceiver4994
      @logicaldeceiver4994 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Jones The takeover beat tho :X

    • @kgaugelothapelo6671
      @kgaugelothapelo6671 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Jones You know G

  • @DonTako47
    @DonTako47 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Still hits home like it just dropped 🔥

  • @tempertempernow
    @tempertempernow 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    This song changed my life

    • @bryanpinto4051
      @bryanpinto4051 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      it took a song to do it??

    • @tempertempernow
      @tempertempernow 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @bryanpinto4051 hey man I was like 13 having a rough time and heard a positive song and I'd never heard Talib before. Conscious hip hop was a pathway to wisdom. Chill out.

  • @NealDamiano
    @NealDamiano 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    "TV got us reaching for stars, not the ones between Venus & Mars…the ones that be reading for parts"

    • @WHEELSROLLING1
      @WHEELSROLLING1 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      One of the Sickest Lines of the Century!

    • @NealDamiano
      @NealDamiano 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Word

  • @trentyates418
    @trentyates418 3 ปีที่แล้ว +188

    It was dope how Dave Chappelle had Kweli on his show performing this song. These are the type of hip hop joints we need a song that makes sense. And not anymore mumble songs. And Kanye need to go back to this type of production bc the young Kanye was sick with it and held me down during my youth along with pete rock.
    And P.S. I pray for the people who are trying to get by during this 2020 pandemic.

    • @isaac2bands
      @isaac2bands 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aayyyeee I just saw you on that Wu vid with onyx

    • @marchristopher
      @marchristopher 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I discovered this song during pandemic. It helped me get outta bed multiple days. Been on repeat ever since

    • @shanebest4699
      @shanebest4699 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Facts.

    • @anthonygerminario905
      @anthonygerminario905 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Shit is still going on now in 2021.

    • @mrmichaelfriedman
      @mrmichaelfriedman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Chappelle brought him out at Radio City this year too. He performed this song

  • @franka2743
    @franka2743 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    One of the greatest but underrated songs ever

  • @bobbyharris6582
    @bobbyharris6582 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "We survivalist turned to consumers.
    Just to get by". 🔥

  • @hecalledmeout
    @hecalledmeout 8 ปีที่แล้ว +209

    I pray for the day Kanye finds his soul again.

    • @lateshiachilds3640
      @lateshiachilds3640 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      me too

    • @chrisaisu1618
      @chrisaisu1618 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +Itsmeokay... we can only hope

    • @dubdeuce1517
      @dubdeuce1517 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Isaiah Tufor I was just about to say, SUNKEN PLACE!!!

    • @619musti619
      @619musti619 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Only way for that is Islam.

    • @santos283
      @santos283 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He’s always been had it homes.
      Go listen to violent crimes by him

  • @lakeeffectmusicable
    @lakeeffectmusicable 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    When Kanye warranted being called one of the best producers of all time.

  • @ohteeppp
    @ohteeppp 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    2024 it's still alive, cus it's positive vibes ❤

  • @garretindall2820
    @garretindall2820 2 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    THIS SONG WILL BE A CLASSIC FOREVER 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @HispanicJoe
    @HispanicJoe 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2436

    conscious rap is better than gangsta rap!

    • @LFJ_Utalk
      @LFJ_Utalk 8 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      umm no

    • @dfree1442
      @dfree1442 8 ปีที่แล้ว +128

      +Larry Frank Umm, yes!

    • @LFJ_Utalk
      @LFJ_Utalk 8 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      +dfree14 um.. nope..

    • @dfree1442
      @dfree1442 8 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      +Larry Frank
      Definitely is, just sayin'.

    • @LFJ_Utalk
      @LFJ_Utalk 8 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      +dfree14 gangsta rap paved the way for ALL rap.. including conscious rap.. cats in the south was bangin nwa, geto boys more than krs one

  • @BReyes1995
    @BReyes1995 10 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Talib Kweli can rap. simple as that. Mos Def too

  • @JanWynd
    @JanWynd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    2:36 Thats dope, didn't catch that when the video 1st dropped but the reflection in that mirror is Kweli"s oldest Son and his daughter, Diani, whom also spits like her Father. BeautifuL. KweLi gets my respect for Life for understanding the importance of the energy he projects into the world with his Art. His self-knowledge is manifest in everything he does.

  • @apoclypse
    @apoclypse ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Kanye in this era was unstoppable, he made so many classic records for so many people.

  • @alissag461
    @alissag461 9 ปีที่แล้ว +217

    The struggle is Real. The hustle is sold separately !

    • @htowndevil6564
      @htowndevil6564 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      True

    • @nakialindsey5684
      @nakialindsey5684 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      So true the struggle is definitely real.

    • @paulclasby2436
      @paulclasby2436 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      LadyRed AyAk im so suprised ive never heard that, great saying

    • @alissag461
      @alissag461 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thanks paul clasby pass it on. Witty with my words. It's not an original but when it fits you make it your own.

    • @bootneyfarnsworth5689
      @bootneyfarnsworth5689 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ahhhhhhh for real!!!

  • @katleholehlokoane9663
    @katleholehlokoane9663 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Kanye's producing is forever GOATED

  • @QUEENB-rn5vi
    @QUEENB-rn5vi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    This song got me through high school low key!! Class of 2004! Thank u king!!

  • @EMerdelac
    @EMerdelac ปีที่แล้ว +14

    When I'm low and out of focus I always come back to this. It's become a mantra -
    This morning, I woke up
    Feeling brand new, I jumped up
    Feeling my highs and my lows
    In my soul and my goals
    Just to stop smokin', and stop drinkin'
    And I've been thinkin, I've got my reasons
    Just to get by
    Song is a gift from God.

  • @cjandlexmitchell9562
    @cjandlexmitchell9562 9 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    "just to stop smoking, stop drinking, I've been thinking, I've got my reasons, just to get by!"
    Niceee!

  • @zacatecasgarcia7784
    @zacatecasgarcia7784 4 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    This guy so underrated I feel he one of the best lyricist too ever do it

    • @alexicacherro9616
      @alexicacherro9616 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      For damn sure

    • @jerryhernandez9775
      @jerryhernandez9775 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      In the whole english language ever!!!

    • @manoskok1810
      @manoskok1810 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He is 4 sure

    • @lanceneeley9065
      @lanceneeley9065 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I saw a top 50 list without him and I lost my mind. Talib is top 10 to me.

  • @mr.classic6823
    @mr.classic6823 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can't believe Talib still doesn't get the Credit he deserves

  • @daltonbongiovanni8244
    @daltonbongiovanni8244 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "We survivalists turned to consumers"!!! So fucking true!!!

  • @michellesavarese2470
    @michellesavarese2470 7 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    The late-great Nina Simone on the intro: Power

  • @LyssLiLi
    @LyssLiLi 8 ปีที่แล้ว +601

    3:41 Back when Kanye West was just getting by.

    • @khalilcoulton9952
      @khalilcoulton9952 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      your stupid if you think that

    • @LyssLiLi
      @LyssLiLi 8 ปีที่แล้ว +99

      +Khalil Coulton It's spelled as "you're"...stupid.

    • @shitchops
      @shitchops 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      He probs a kanye fan ^__^

    • @Whol3NothaL3v3l
      @Whol3NothaL3v3l 7 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      It's funny that someone got defensive over you're comment. There was a time when he was just getting by! He talked about that in his first few albums. He had humble beginnings, so what! And your response was funny. You can never get away with an angry response AND misspelled words. Not a good combo.

    • @andrewilliams2647
      @andrewilliams2647 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      yo that's crazy. I watched this video like 142 times and never noticed him.

  • @darrensolomon7941
    @darrensolomon7941 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    2023 and I’m STILL bumpin this joint! A part of the soundtrack of my life!

  • @marslipton3874
    @marslipton3874 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    " the emptiest drums makes the loudest noise " and " if your scared to take chances, you'll never have the answers"

  • @JDIVA1979
    @JDIVA1979 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dave Chappelle House Party brought me back. Class of 97. Real hip hop

  • @LucidSoundz
    @LucidSoundz 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1244

    saw this guy live a couple weeks ago, such an underrated rapper...

    • @PharaoahMonk
      @PharaoahMonk 10 ปีที่แล้ว +129

      he's not underrated, he's very well rated and recognized. one of the best underground rappers who took it mainstream. his niche is very different though. his lyrics adress a different set of listeners with different taste in music and a different mentality.

    • @martinterry7613
      @martinterry7613 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      I understand what you mean, he's underrated in that he should be regarded as a top 3 MC of all-time, for me it's him and Mos Def ( I look at them as a package), GangStarr and Eyedea

    • @andrebailey4169
      @andrebailey4169 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Martin Terry wooaaaa. Top 3???

    • @johnmccoy5269
      @johnmccoy5269 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lucid Soundz .1 of bk's finest. Word

    • @AnnoyingLordFoolofLands
      @AnnoyingLordFoolofLands 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      If skills sold, truth be told, I'd probably be lyrically Talib Kweli
      Truthfully I wanna rhyme like Common Sense
      But I did 5 mill' - I ain't been rhyming like Common since
      Hov, soo define underrated my man ?

  • @sufia14
    @sufia14 9 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    This is what hip hop and rap should really be about...sick beats, insane flow and rhythm, while at the same time, tackling important issues to improve the society...

  • @EarthTonez
    @EarthTonez 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    This track has helped me get up in the morning for work, feel empowered n recognize my own inner strength. This got a special spot in my heart fr

  • @sirkingjamz101
    @sirkingjamz101 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This song is old enough to drink in the states now... man i still bump this like it just came out 🥲

  • @realityme
    @realityme 9 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Kanye West produced this. This is his original style. Classic!

  • @Jeeppeeps
    @Jeeppeeps 5 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Dave Chappel had rappers on to preform live this was amazing.

  • @blakebarberi4828
    @blakebarberi4828 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Tears in my eyes. This is the music I was raised on. Plus Heavy D, and Queen Latifah. So inspirational. Music is so out of balance now. Just found out about his podcast. Definitely a man of wisdom.

  • @haizrocdrums6020
    @haizrocdrums6020 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really miss the old Talib !

  • @natalieojunga-andrew7871
    @natalieojunga-andrew7871 7 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    This is one of the dopest songs ever made!

    • @adamulla2822
      @adamulla2822 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Adrian Mole you probably like lil pump as a rapper

    • @travisw1259
      @travisw1259 ปีที่แล้ว

      😶‍🌫️

  • @ArMiNiSfUCkinRedicK
    @ArMiNiSfUCkinRedicK 5 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Az
    Talib kweli
    Mos def
    Pharoah monch
    Chino xl
    Thee most underrated lyricists ever...not talked about enuff

    • @JoeySturman
      @JoeySturman 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      #NAS

    • @lokalmatadorgiasing8474
      @lokalmatadorgiasing8474 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      big l

    • @mattygee2118
      @mattygee2118 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Throw some rakim, mob deep, krs one, guru, and common in there

    • @dantegreen4094
      @dantegreen4094 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      And the Rebel I.N.S.

    • @SochinDachi
      @SochinDachi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bruh. It's great to read this comment. My personal favorite of all time. Nas, (my son is actually named Nas)... anyway, Nas, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Common

  • @carlforman665
    @carlforman665 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This the warriors anthem!

  • @fiscolorado656
    @fiscolorado656 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    2023. Still 🔥🔥🔥

  • @panamecitypanamecity5855
    @panamecitypanamecity5855 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I feel sad knowing that there is no more music like this.
    This guy is unfairly underrated.
    Back when true emcees had meaningful and deep lyrics .

    • @anthonytruman
      @anthonytruman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      there is a lot of great music like this people never stopped making it. Check out Lupe Fiasco's album Drogas Wave. Or Blu and Exiles album Miles. Or Fashawns album Boy Meets World. Joey Badass album 1999. Lupe Fiascos album Tetsuo and Youth. Mr. Lif, Murs, Homeboy Sandman, The Grouch, Eligh, Zion I, Blueprint, Evidence, Atmosphere, Saba are all great emcees/groups who still release good music with meaningful lyrics. And that is just a few.

    • @dongp1433
      @dongp1433 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      there's still great hip hop artists like kendrick, logic, joyner lucas , etc.

    • @FLASK904
      @FLASK904 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dude...Aesop Rock is still dropping albums bro. Check him out too. The underground is alive and well. Also, Run the Jewels.

  • @schwubs
    @schwubs 9 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I've been searching for something new to listen to that will help me process the rage I have towards our political system because of the obscene inequality that exists within the United States and between us and the rest of the world as a direct result of corruption whether it be legal or illegal. So far I've been drawn to these talented mc's - Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Immortal Technique... Exactly what I was looking for. I've never been a fan of hip-hop before. Mind changed! 

    • @kahlipiff2902
      @kahlipiff2902 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dana Corbin Dana you cant go wrong with real hip hop n all of those artist R it. try listening to more other favorites of mine like Tribe called Quest and DeLa soul! and i agree with ur political views. Peace LUV N hair Grease!

    • @dismasjoseph486
      @dismasjoseph486 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yoooo

    • @4ROTATIONAL4
      @4ROTATIONAL4 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      good to hear. hip hop has a bad rep, but it is very strong and powerful when used right. respect

    • @mitchspurlock3626
      @mitchspurlock3626 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I find clarity out in nature by myself, while listening to music of the big city. weird

  • @SunsetDreamms
    @SunsetDreamms ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yo I'm here 2022. Lets go 2023! New Year Peace and Love to all. I'll be back 😎 All WE really need is
    L O V E 💕💕💕💕

  • @always_serpico
    @always_serpico 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    “We go through episodes too, like Attack of the Clones”
    As a black nerd, that was the illest shit ever to me back in the day.

  • @Westphillybul
    @Westphillybul 4 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    Still getting by in 2020🙏🏽

  • @christianrosales4612
    @christianrosales4612 7 ปีที่แล้ว +676

    Talib Kweli is one of the best

    • @aditya5162
      @aditya5162 7 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      and doom, i see u lol

    • @thedirtybird_11
      @thedirtybird_11 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Christian Rosales MF Doom Top 5

    • @Madvillainy48
      @Madvillainy48 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Christian Rosales MF DOOM is THE best

    • @agustinsanchez8231
      @agustinsanchez8231 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Another underrated mc like Az. such a shame

    • @elbeeii2288
      @elbeeii2288 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Christian Rosales TK Greene is the best you mean...

  • @mkeptrangli
    @mkeptrangli 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’m so glad I grew up with this instead of trash like Travis Scott, Migos and all those face tatted emo rappers.

  • @bruvathroatpuncher500
    @bruvathroatpuncher500 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    This song is timeless. The struggle keeps going on.

  • @nkelly
    @nkelly 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Can we go back in time when music had substance? Next on my Playlist: "Freeway" What we do feat Jay-Z.

    • @FromTheHipp
      @FromTheHipp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      listen to Jon Fields - Riot. amazing.

  • @MagicJBalla21
    @MagicJBalla21 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Music like this should get played in the radio more often smh seriously

  • @GaryThomas-nc9kn
    @GaryThomas-nc9kn 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Facts major facts

  • @dfdfdgggjhjjh5081
    @dfdfdgggjhjjh5081 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    God bless Kanye. One of the greatest men to ever live.

  • @meero3479
    @meero3479 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    When black music had a meaning and flow. 2020 misses ya

    • @kamrantahir111
      @kamrantahir111 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It still does lol. They might not play the right music on radio/tv but it doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist

  • @lxxxCrUsHeRxxxl
    @lxxxCrUsHeRxxxl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    Спасибо, что открыл глаза на русских реперов расистов, легенда!!!

    • @kurmankipkeevmf363
      @kurmankipkeevmf363 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Талиб мощный мс, но на старости лет у него кукуха поехала

    • @TheMrPyatka
      @TheMrPyatka 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Как говорится:"До седин дожил, а ума не нажил." жаль, что деменция коснулась его.

    • @kurmankipkeevmf363
      @kurmankipkeevmf363 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheMrPyatka Ага. А ведь в лучшее время он считался умным рэпером кстати

    • @Andrey_SamZnaeshKakoi
      @Andrey_SamZnaeshKakoi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@kurmankipkeevmf363 да, сильнейший рэпер. Такие тексты как у Квели вся новая школа вместе взятая хрен напишет щас(ну кроме разве что отдельных персонажей, вроде J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar и т.д., сами понимаете)

    • @jamalurban5298
      @jamalurban5298 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@kurmankipkeevmf363 кукуха поехала?? А что СД - не нацист?? Как и ваш любимый жига и прочая поебетень! Вы ведь не любите людей другой национальности! А в РФ нету шовинистов????

  • @coreyrowe4119
    @coreyrowe4119 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This came out late 2002/early 2003 when I was in 6th grade now it's 20 years later and I'm 31 now. Life is crazy for real, doesn't feel like it was really that long ago. Listening now this still jams as hard as it did when it first dropped.

  • @JohnnyDeere
    @JohnnyDeere ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Best example of the slogan and not the movement