The Roots - What They Do (Official Music Video)
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Music video by The Roots performing What They Do. (C) 1996 Geffen Records
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The fact that this song was written in 1995, and it hits even harder now shows how this gem is timeless.
Nothing but a fact iam still stuck in the 90's and don't care what anybody says I could give a crap less.it was too good to just ignore hip hop came into its own in that golden era
timeless g
95-96 era
Ryi@@dominicchester0328
95? Wow time flies
38 now and realizing how blessed my generation was to grow up to this level of creativity.
Exactly!
Also 38 here, and know real Hip Hop! Where did we go wrong man?
Facts bro and look how lox beat up the dipset in veruz
Yes, we were RIGHT at that great time of radio stations that played the old and the new, quality music videos, jumping parties, and people dancing!!
I'm 32 and my sister is 38. Neither one of us can stand the current music scene.
Black Thought never dropped a wack verse. Definitely one of the greatest.
the greatest
@langston122 Em definitely has serious skills and bars, he just doesnt say anything.
Totally different styles.
But em has never been my go too. Rocking the roots, de la soul, tribe etc on a daily
I smoked a blunt with him once. My best memory ever.
@fuck all touts ftra fap 2020 he doesnt eat meath, they say
@@Kunalsharma0044 He did NOT break the Colour barrier there were whiite rappers before Eminem
You can't beat the 1990's Hip-Hop Music!
true
@@steffenjaschob2415 Rappers were really REALLY hungry in the 90's. They throwing them money now but back then, you had to be competative to be in the spotlight and to prety much, eat. I think money corrupted a great art form.
thats crazy the towers were still up, aaliyah, dmx, kobe, MJ, prince, Biggie, Big L, Prodigy,
ODB, Freaky Tah, left eye, Heavy D, and so many of our loved celebrities and family members were all alive when this was recorded and released.
Dam i miss the 90s
Word!
Word up. It's like the Twilight zone nowadays. And to me ain't none of them gone. If you stuck in the 90s you know.
You're not the only one missing the 90s Catch ♥️
unc
@@useyourthirdeye9083thats dangerous bro! Dont get left behind, keep your head up and live on, happy and proud!
The 90s decade was and still is the best decade of Hip Hop Music!!
We came from this to this smh
ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
80s 🤙
Golden Era
Not sure bout that
Damn this beat is smoother than decade aged cognac.
Real music
Gotta give Rapheal Saadiq his flowers while he here
Damn son were'd you find that.
You ain't never lie, bro!
Frfr
How is blak thought not talked about when it comes to top lyricists? Mad underrated 🤦🏾♂️🔥 he bodied this shyt effortlessly.
One the best to do it!
Yea I never understood that. He has spit some of the best verses of all his peers back then
Black thot, AZ, Nas,Eric sermon, method man, Red man, Dre, warren g,big L, etc always underated
I agree 100%
Underrated! No, I don't think so. He not mainstream that's why they don't talk of him alot
its 2020 and im still listening to real 90s hip hop
...update: 2021 still jammin
Cause it's real hip hop anything else just sounds whack and cringey..
I feel played i just found this.
@@Nate_LDN better now than never
Real hip hop
as we say now, this is a bop
Who's here 2024?
Me
Neo soul hiphop😢❤
This needs to come back
yesss!!!!.!
Me
☝🏽aye aye
This is the most 90s music video ever
xcfxhhj7op5 u4pl)
Yup and that ATLiens album cover!
TBoyislive :)!
blunty1 I realized after I commented, my bad!
I mean.. Two Dope Boys (in a Cadillac)
Black thought to me is the epitome of what Intellectual Hiphop is. He is one of the best lyrics to ever touch the mic.
I feel so embarrassed but I wanna cry when the chorus kicks in... so soulful man, what a record
Don't be ashamed to show your emotions, nobody is going to judge, you're a human being❤️
Don't listen to Tomás, he's a European. Hold it down and bottle that shit up bro, emotions make you weak.
Dope music has that effect.
Only the real can feel that ! Love from South Africa ! ❤️🤝 I agree with you , difficult to have a female on the instrumental but still come off gangster yet so intelligent and sophisticated. These boys paved the way !
@@TwoLeftSh0es 😂😂
Black thought underrated under appreciated
Yasin BMT FAAAAAACCCTTTTSSSS
agree, top 10 def
Cypher. But this line is def true!
Agustin muñoz top 2
One of my all time favorites
"the principles of true hip hop have been forsaken"
This song rings true in 2024! Never do what they do!
I was a big sneakerhead when I was in HS, but I couldn't afford any of the hot pairs so I got a paper route and saved up my money for six months to buy the very first Iverson's with the blue toe. On the car ride home from getting them I opened the box to admire my first pair of cool shoes and when I did, I heard this song for the very first time on Power 99 (Philly/NJ/DE people know what's up) and this song brings me right back to that moment every time. CLASSIC!!!
Crazy how music can trigger emotions that you felt the very first time you heard said song the exact same way it initially happened. Music is the universal language.
LONG LIVE POWER 99!!!!!!
Haha. That's a great story. That was a teachable moment for you. The sneaker game now has become a tragedy. Kids that can't afford anything are struggling to get shoes that cost $300.00 or $800.00.
Nostalgic picture you painted with that story. That's what real music is all about
🔥
R.I.P. the great Malik B 🙏🏽
👤Death is a fountain of life.🇳🇬
❤️🙌🏾
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His memory and music will live on forever. May Allah grant peace upon his soul.
Malik B is dead?? 😳
This is the song that introduced me to the magic of The Roots.
Me too!!!!
Nicolas Brisson
When The Roots used to be cool...
Maciek Kusnierz Love this song..Showing us how clowns in rap today be living and perpetrating a fraud....Rip 2pac..Youre a cutie....
MazBringsby used to be???
The writing was on the wall. There were those who could see the trajectory of what the rap and music is general would be. Within 10 years of this song that golden era had died out.
Its crazy how accurate your comment is. The level of creativity, lyricism and musicianship is dead today (in hip hop). Damn I miss this kind of music, and that era.
RIP King Leonard Nelson Hubbard. Iconic bassists from the iconic Roots crew. Sleep peacefully fam 🖤🤎
This kind of style is what today's hip-hop/rap is missing. So smooth.
I agree bro i miss old hip hop
Pro Era check them out
there not on paper
true words
This comment was 8 years ago and it’s still so relevant from then till today .. extremely sad that the real good music will never come back like this again.. no auto tune , no guns and drugs . Female on the chorus , instruments and words from the heart . Rhythm and poetry at its finest not this other newschool bullshit 😒😂❤️ LOVE FROM SOUTH AFRICA BORN AND BREAD🤝❤️
Pound for pound one of the greatest Hip Hop tracks of all time
N I used to love H.E.R by Common
Word
Black thought has the perfect rap voice ever
Black Thought has the sickest pronounciation of All time.. Hands down.
His flow is ridiculous, smooth as fuck. He just sounds dope there's no way around it
Jay Z too
Him and Jay Z are carrying the torch for real and raw hip hop period.
No doubt!!!!!!!!
On crip
"The principles of true hip-hop have been forsaken, it's all contractual and about money making..."
2019 same but WORSE
Our truest hip-hop never left the streets
Oh really? Cause this certainly sounds far from Rappers Delight and The Breaks.
@@alissa6 and what was it that rappers delight was promoting?
I'm here because of good music.
THE LEGENDARY ROOTS CREW 👑💐
40 years old white boy and still bumping my head to these cool grooves
I’m 19, Mexican American
the love is real. ❤ nuff respect to ya'll
Rene Munoz same but im 24 👍
back then when everything was fine, mum was still alive, always thankful for my childhood/youth and this music was a part of it ❤️ #bornintheeightiesraisedinthenineties
@@radical3072
❤️🖤❤️🖤❤️
This Song Represents The End Of The Beautiful Golden Era Of Hip Hop
(Cries Tears Of Nostalgia)
Lol I just commented nostalgia before looking at ur comment.....I have a different kind of nostalgia tho
💯💯
The moment u realized the message in this is more relevant today than it was back then smh 2016 hip hop a joke
+Murda Marv roots are still active homie. dont be a close minded bitch.
how sm i being a bitvh i said nothig negative
You said 2016 hip hop is trash, the roots are 2016 hip hop. dont hate on the roots
there's plenty of good rap music out right now
+Poeticriffraff er but it still misses the oldschool sampled sound
The 90s were golden coz all subgenres were on. This anti-gangsta movement was fire too
The fact the real video isnt around anymore is a big red flag.. This song is the truth.
I was wondering where are all of the subtitles pointing out everything was, and thought i was making it up.
@@robbyandrews223 Thank you. i thought i was going crazy. Makes the whole video kinda pointless now.
I was looking like when they gonna say sparkling cider on the screen lol
Bro when I watch it through the TV the subtitles/descriptions are there, but when I watch it on the phone, they’re not! What kind of TH-cam glitch is this??
Rest in peace, Malik B. :(
RIP
RIP
OH Nooooo is this why I'm here? Love and Light R.I.L King
Rip but roots didn’t like him no more for the longest
@@sliduyzamnoyu biggest disappointment
“ you wanna be a man / then stand your own / to MC require skill / I demand some shown “ 👍🏾 if you agree
👍🏿
The most impactful verse of the song.
Glinda is here 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💪🏾💯❤️
🎶”Never dooo, what they do, what they do, what they doooo...”🎶🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 #classic
😍Marry me to this song😘
Ugh love it
Sing that shit luv....
Classic hip hop hits different when the message in the music is still relevant to today's lifestyle 🎤🐐 let's keep this genre alive 2023 & beyond 💯
Exactly
no need for subtitles...Unless you don't listen to lyrics. This is genius. The roots are on another level..
Wrong.. Sub explains "What they do" the reason for each camera shot in videos back then
Walter, you need to watch the original. The subtitles explain the cliche ish rappers (and rock stars) do in their videos. Real hip hop doesn't need the typical or predictable...
+Walter White People, they are NOT "subtitles" they are "CAPTIONS". And they are a must for this brilliant video.
+Nick Layer Word up. Legends
Nick Layer this album was the best album when it came out
It's a shame that this version doesn't have the guitar licks at the end... That lil groove at the end is one my favorite parts! Go listen to the full version people!
This song is the perfect commentary on 'hiphop' right now/these days.
One of the best songs ever made.
+Tom Verhoeven agree 100%
Siitä voit lyödä sun nailonis vetoo, true that ;)
Perkele
Stupid hyperbole
Big facts
2024 and this is still real HIP HOP
Black Thought was warning us since way back then.
One of the chillest hip hop beats ever made! 🎧😊🎧
You fine
That base line illegal af.
Lmao nuttin but truth
Black thought is the greatest rapper of all time
#facts
Definitely top 5. I have Chuck D in that position. [Lyricist].
Yoshi Wall he's lyrical, sharp, and versatile at least very well known but to say the greatest not sure about that.
Yoshi Wall MF DOOM is but Black Thought Top 3
THAT IS VERY TRUE...
I always liked this song, it's easily one of the greatest hip-hop songs ever IMO
Agreed, it has everything. Lyrics, rhythm, a message, and is still as relevant today is it was when it came out. Maybe more so.
@@PStewart28 I can dig it! If you like this track, check out Silent Treatment by the Roots also! It's just as exquisite & lush, though you probably already know the track or record 😉
Indeed, without any doubt
It's my best hip-hop song of all time. In 98 I was playing it back to back like there isn't any other song, now this is 2023 and I'm still listening to the song, you can tell.
You guys heard any other hop? lolo
The Roots were warning us about the commercializing of Hip-Hop music. Too many "Gangsters" and not enough real MCing going on, even in 1996. Twenty years later, this shit is out of control. Man or Woman, be original and never do "What They Do".
Marcus Thomas Jeru the Damaja's "Ya Playin Yaself" and Common' s "I Used To Love Her" did the same things.
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Also De La Soul - Stakes Is High addressed this issue
So as 2pac, he said how we need more smart people
But dont worry, imma bring back the spirit of hip hop if i fail college. Imma have true lyrics and fresh new beats. I wanna rap better then a lot of rappers and organize hip hop more and fix world problems with a strong message
These new kids really need to study this .
lmao... most new kids know bout the roots, they just arent relevant anymore
$ilence -____-
***** lol dont be mad at me cuz i said the truth. The Roots are amazing, doesnt mean their still relevant. Obviously younger younger kids arent gonna know the roots, they not around. which means there not relevant.
Doesnt mean i dont like the roots bro. So dont get it twisted.
$ilence they just released a (classic) new album like two weeks ago. I'm young and know The Roots. For people who know true hip-hop, they're relevant.
$ilence not like they were so relevent before either. they only had 1 album going plat when going plat wasnt even that special.
I listen to this and miss the feeling I had when I used to listen to this.
So much happened in life..
I'm with you and Stones. I miss it so much. It makes me happy and sad at the same time.
Old Good Times:)
James Cone same here my man...that nostalgia hits home...
Stones Jones I second that homie!
Stones Jones bro! You just said it perfectly!!!
You're a real one if you remember when this video had captions... it hit a lot different lol
Without subtitles they are literally just doing what THEY do. It makes the whole thing redundant
yeah kind of, I mean the video is clearly criticizing hyper-sexualized hyper-glamorous rap videos. But it's way of criticizing that type of video is to be that video until like 5 seconds out from being over. Like I get it, but they are definitely taking advantage of the tropes they intend to criticize here. The method of criticism destroys the critique.
Lost generation, fast paced nation
World population confront they frustration
The principles of true hip-hop have been forsaken
Gotta be top 5 intros to a hip hop song ever
lol 100
Crazy how this song relates to a lot of shit that’s going on in the current year
Kid21 true as hell.
The hip-hop was created to be the message of the opressed people against opressors not the contrary like nowdays.
Please God bring back those kind of music to me😍😍🔥🔥💜❤😋
Naima Lee i hope too
That girl just broke something from moving her ass too hard😂😂😂😩👍
Naima Lee lmao 😆😆 listen riders on the storm by the doors and snoop dogg it is doooope ✌✌
***** U think so with all the young thug new generation I don't see it..
***** True🙂
What a delight! I'm just so happy to have lived the greatest time for Hip-Hop. Thank you The Roots!❤
Blessed with Hip-Hop In This Timeline. #TheRoots
The subtitles were the genius of the video. They need to be reinstated.
CHARLESHARDIN96 word !! watching it through the eyes of someone who may not rmmbr the subs is ill . its super cliche but still a well shot video .
CHARLESHARDIN96 The subtitles are gone cuz they work for Jay-Z
abysmalvsmarcus why is the subtitle version also on vevo then?
CHARLESHARDIN96 Respect! I like the subtiltles, that's when we black folks didn't care what those pinks thought.
+CHARLESHARDIN96 You are right. Only that they are not Subtitles. They are called CAPTIONS.
So good to see this with so many views... I am a happy man!!!
It makes me want to do beats full time again
Shawn Johnson it got way too many dislikes.
This is timeless
Shawn Johnson, still not enough!
This is a perfect song. The instrumental plus every line by Black Thought is incredible
when I was 12 yrs old in 96..some jazz guitarist in community service gave a casette to me and told me to learn english and listen to the lyrics. I will forever be thankful Hauke Böhmer. Germany in the Fall of ´96 someone tried to teach me the truth before I even knew what was up.
Two years later I was on a uni visit in Kiel and since I really liked Erykah Badu I found in a recordstore The Roots single “You Got Me” and by that discovered the Roots - because lot of hiphop came through MTV that didn’t play them quite often before that era. And world was never the same after that…
The Roots must be protected at all costs.........
We tried 😥
They got rid of the truth..So actually they did what everybody else did.. Get rid of the truth serker
How did they get rid of the truth?
That first verse actually made me tear up.. I have to get their albums.
Baseline is sick on this track
Man why isn’t rap still like this?
This song is rare
Labels
The song itself explains why brother
They can’t keep us positive homie ,we are experiments the hood is concrete experimental project!!!
So chill
Roots + tribe called quest = relaxation
Electric Relaxation😉 that intellectual hip hop is where its at
got to throw De La Soul in the mix!!!!!!!
can i getta bit of Bahamadia, Common, The Pharcyde, Slum Village, in there just for a start.....?
Lemme add Digable Planets as well
+Lisa Connelly this aint nessecerally interlectual, same with Tribe, De La , & all that "backpack" it just aint DUMB
i’m here bc of Spitta (Curren$y) and i don’t regret it….. wow
same. (No Jumper interview)
Unfortunately it’s not the right version. The original had subtitles that explained the tropes and were funny as hell. I thought it was an automatic part of the video back when I was a kid, I’m on here waiting to talk about “I don’t even know who these women are” “what are they running from?!” And “booty cramp” lmao
@@biglex42 I share all of these sentiments 🤝
We so real lol
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Im 33 and i emember this melody from my childhood. I was finally able to find it!!
I'm literally in a trance listening to this entire album ‼️ it immediately transports me back to my childhood where I was actually truly happy. Also its kinda crazy that Tariq has probably one of the most viewed freestyles on funk flex most recently! 🥂✊🏾✊🏾
I know what you mean.
Yes 90s was a beautiful time for music
You're joking? 90's was garbage for music, the last era for decent music was the 70's
@@Microdave75 it wasn't garbage but yeah 70s was the peak. Not just for innovations in music but all art, technology and thought. Kinda interesting
@@Microdave75 😂😂 stay off the crack homie
Imagine if real hip-hop like this was on the radio.. the genre and culture would be given so much more respect
"Welcome to the 90s"
Record Labels had other plans for "rap".
This beat is crazy but my god Blackthought floated on this piece man
2024 still bumping this timeless classic 💯✨
that bass line is crazy!! simple but dope!!
Wish kids at my high-school would get it. We need more hip hop touchin’ on the good vibes like this.
Frfr I’m the only 16 yr old Ik still hanging on to real music
At least y’all get it. Some people grow up not getting it and never do. Keep playing that real ✌🏼❤️😁
This speaks volumes to today's music as well as society itself. Don't get caught up in trying to fit in with the majority
Cedde La_Soul: Yessir! March to the beat of your own drum and the rhythm of your own rhyme.
@@CharlesMcKinneyIV YES man, that is what and how music is supposed to feel like and represent
Who is here 2024?
forever ✌️
I love this song SO SO SO MUCH. It basically set the tone for my entire adult life..."infinitely go against the grain".
This song is definitely in my top five favorites of all time
Greatest song ever in the 90's. I was 5 years old in elementary school when this came out. I love this video 'cause it got all the women poppin' their pussy.
National Anthem for this generation!
OK
This is one of those hip hop songs that ages very well, like a classic R&B record.
I was a freshman in high school when this dropped. Damn the memories..
Wheww Raphel Saadiq and that guitar...musical genius👑🎸🙌
People will never get tired of watching you until you actually give them something real to look at. He who hears let them hear and he who has eyes to see let them see
" the principles of true Hip-Hop have been forsaken
it's all contractual and about money making "
thank you Mr Trotter . 💯
This gets even more relevant by the day absolute classic
R.I.P. Leonard 'HUB' Hubbard on the bass... one of the greatest bassists of all time!! 🖤🙏🕊
Idc that half the music of my generation is "new" and changed because of technology, I'm always going to blame my generation for not making songs that EVOKE EMOTION like these do.
Without the subtitles, this is just another video. The subtitles are what actually make the damn video! MTV used to play this alot because they probably thought the Roots were all about popping bottles and all that flashy shit. None of their videos before or after got played like this.
Yo i agree 100% I believe it was done on purpose.
CHARLESHARDIN96 No doubt, the original context of the video shits on 98% of what's considered hip hop these days.
clhound it was shitting on 98% of videos in 1996.
This is one of the most perfect hip hop songs ever made.
The Roots were always ahead of the game itself; best hip hop group and best emcee alive. Respect to Black Thought.
90's are the best years of hip hop! I'm glad I grew up with this music! The roots is one of the best of all times
100
They're the best. There is no such good lyricist as Black Thought
"Jokes on you...you heard a bitin' ass crew."........2021 and STILL undefeated.
Rest in peace to one of the founding members of the Roots. The Roots music always been A1
RIP Malik B y'all
The beat is really smooth.
I heard this on IG and LOVED this song ever since!!! Social media isnt all bad, put me onto this classic jam!
Windows down, warm summer night just cruising with the boys and this comes on. You just can’t stop the vibe.
Gosh i was 5 when this came out, but i relate to this more than i do your lil waynes, jason derulos and all that other nonsense that's out there. Real hip hop, real music will always be relevant.
Thats truth right there.
Ur right. Aaand ur beautifull
IBrokeNHunteRI thank you
Well said. I wish all p's your age would be as open minded - even if they ain't down, it don't hurt to listen. I'm applauding your taste joy ntuli
Finally someone your age gets what Rap & Hip Hop is suppose to sound like!! Most of todays hip-hop is garbage. I grew up with groups like N.W.A.,Rakim,Mobb Deep,Outkast (Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik),Wu-Tang,LL,Cypress Hill,2 Pac,Lil Kim,Nas,Busta Rhymes,Missy,Biggie, Keith Murray,Big L,Onyx, Bone,Slick Rick,Doug E Fresh, Digital Underground,Lost Boyz,Big Pun, Fat Joe,Tha Pharcyde,Black Sheep,KRS-1,Naughty by Nature,Gangstarr,Beastie Boys,Masta Ace Inc,2 Live Crew,Camp Lo,DMX, etc........They were dirty ,raw and just didn't give a fuck what anyone said or thought and thats the way it was back then. IT WAS GREAT!!
they did this video ON PURPOSE! Its fucking satire. You can always trust the roots to bring you that raw.
Katie Grace
I remember when this video came out, Jay-Z got but hurt... I LOVED IT!!!
+Katie Grace
The original video has subtitles in basically each scene to explain some joke behind all that!
Without it, it looks like any other normal music video…
This music video is still great!
Plenty of style!
"You wanna be a man, then stand on your own."
RIP to Chalmers "Spanky" Alford who did the amazing guitar licks on this track.