Royce da 5'9" - Cocaine (Official Video)

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  • @cursinsquirl
    @cursinsquirl 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1350

    "My daddy chose me over cocaine" is a line that hurt me more than i thought it would.
    Amazing song.

    • @tg_516
      @tg_516 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      This level of addiction is frightening. Choosing a substance over your own son... having 50$ and thinking about your score instead of getting your son a toy or something... you lose your soul.

    • @jessicayeend2898
      @jessicayeend2898 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Fuck there choices.
      Choose I C P

    • @jonsnow8550
      @jonsnow8550 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yea man that's a powerful statement the way he sets it up with the homeless guy earlier...

    • @fredyscanlan
      @fredyscanlan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s in the process of saving me🙏

    • @vmcsquared
      @vmcsquared 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      CursinSquirrel word!!

  • @johnyruke
    @johnyruke 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3623

    I wish I could say I'm clean now, I'm still struggling with my addiction. This song hurts me, but it's what I need hear . I'll get there .

    • @bubbanikr1
      @bubbanikr1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +156

      johnyruke .. nobody is perfect.. life is hard and addiction is tough. But it will get better. And you will get there. Just don’t give up 🙏

    • @glennmosupye5772
      @glennmosupye5772 6 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Gots to get there Jonyruke before times up homies

    • @israelhynes9435
      @israelhynes9435 6 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Keep going bro.

    • @MannyTwice
      @MannyTwice 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      You will

    • @s.o.i.5433
      @s.o.i.5433 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      johnyruke, Did you go into rehab?

  • @Tedzaster69
    @Tedzaster69 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3402

    Royce really dropped one of the greatest hip-hop albums last year and everyone missed it

    • @chukarsammy133
      @chukarsammy133 6 ปีที่แล้ว +215

      the world we live in. the media will never promote anything that will help the younger generations, most young ones are lost already and only want to hear songs promoting gang, sex, drugs and any other bullshit same as the media that will give this useless songs mass coverage. watch how many views the song has and go check lil pump and kanye shit song

    • @elliottjones8354
      @elliottjones8354 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Everyone lol

    • @gunterstryke5657
      @gunterstryke5657 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Agreed 👌🏻

    • @lFat7onyl
      @lFat7onyl 6 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      That's cuz kids too are busy thinking that soulja boy and the cash me outside girl is good music.

    • @larsjohnsen9999
      @larsjohnsen9999 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      they was busy decoding the mumling going on

  • @jusdapoet1761
    @jusdapoet1761 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Unfortunately my parents couldn't make that SACRIFICE.. THANK GOD FOR GRANDMA!!

    • @dontaybell5902
      @dontaybell5902 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Same here! GRANDMA saved us

    • @emo12886
      @emo12886 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      🫂

  • @victorvanquish1041
    @victorvanquish1041 5 ปีที่แล้ว +836

    I still remember my first time hearing this song a year ago.... just got back from rehab a week ago, 75 days clean & sober from Alcohol & Drugs.

    • @nawghee3990
      @nawghee3990 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I’m proud of you! Stay strong !

    • @victorvanquish1041
      @victorvanquish1041 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Naw Ghee thank you 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @briani50
      @briani50 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Keep up the good work man!!! You can do it. I have faith in you brother

    • @faolensmith8814
      @faolensmith8814 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      stay strong man, im still struggling...

    • @koala.justakoala4287
      @koala.justakoala4287 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Victor Vanquish nice man. I’m sure you can keep this up no problem

  • @thenakedronin8824
    @thenakedronin8824 5 ปีที่แล้ว +424

    Royce 5 9,one of the best writers in the game. The clarity of his lines and his puns are clever as fuck. Roll a log and listen to an entire album.

    • @thenakedronin8824
      @thenakedronin8824 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @Ronald Turner it's not Royces fault that you are a deaftone idiot with no taste for REAL hip-hop.

    • @zionyourtherapist3345
      @zionyourtherapist3345 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @Ronald Turner but you probably fuck with lil pump so what would you know

    • @Derek.Joseph
      @Derek.Joseph 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @Ronald Turner Weird that you clicked on a video of him then. But it's all good, keep listening to Lil Pump and let the rest of us appreciate actual music.

    • @crostirsterqi3065
      @crostirsterqi3065 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Ronald Turner No, dude! Me I put Eminem and 5'9" on the same level. He IS one of the best rappers in the game. I seriously cannot believe what you're saying. I get it if you're joking. Man, he is one of them real ones.

    • @crostirsterqi3065
      @crostirsterqi3065 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @crackamanDan What do you mean?

  • @luisgalavizions9516
    @luisgalavizions9516 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2581

    Powerful song. I started doing cocaine at age 14. Ever since then it has been a part of my life I've been to jail because of it, and almost ruined my marriage. I am 28 now, and I am 4 months sober because I chose my family over cocaine. God bless

    • @Liz-dragon-street.
      @Liz-dragon-street. 6 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      Stay strong my friend!! Stay strong ... love from Amsterdam X

    • @bobbybrown198154
      @bobbybrown198154 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      God bless you and your family homie

    • @kryptikone1
      @kryptikone1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Awesome. Respect.

    • @music0N3
      @music0N3 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Never give up mate. Respect!

    • @gerardoalcaide1552
      @gerardoalcaide1552 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Animo camarada!

  • @SciarosuLOL
    @SciarosuLOL 4 ปีที่แล้ว +310

    8 years clean. From a former alcoholic and coke addict to hard working father of a 2 year old son. It's the legacy that's keeping me strong. Powerful song mr. Royce. 🙏

    • @georgedennis9319
      @georgedennis9319 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Salutations my G.

    • @TheSitherin
      @TheSitherin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      SALUTE

    • @SciarosuLOL
      @SciarosuLOL 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      And a second son...I am blessed 🙏💯

    • @thatdudebonzo
      @thatdudebonzo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Keep it strong brother. Want you to win!

    • @saky29
      @saky29 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@SciarosuLOL continue strong always, KING! May you always find the strength to battle the fights that you're given! So glad to know you good.

  • @ronaldrios
    @ronaldrios 6 ปีที่แล้ว +579

    Beautiful, touching and strong. This video is all about what Royce represents.

    • @gabrielsergio9902
      @gabrielsergio9902 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Salve Ronald, tu por aqui!

    • @itsme-ow1nn
      @itsme-ow1nn 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      What cocaine? I'm sure he represents more than that

    • @gabrielsergio9902
      @gabrielsergio9902 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@itsme-ow1nn I think he means realness.

    • @wdlegendas9160
      @wdlegendas9160 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Faz um rap cru dele Ronald. Estou esperando por isso faz tempo!!

    • @ApplemaxxMusicMedia
      @ApplemaxxMusicMedia 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Acoustic uk hiphop freestyle th-cam.com/video/9Q0VJlf-hss/w-d-xo.html thanks mr 5-9 great video, is this ok?

  • @_Justin_Case
    @_Justin_Case 6 ปีที่แล้ว +188

    Royce had minimal lyrics and still delivered a powerful message. So much said in less words.

    • @a42nut1inct
      @a42nut1inct 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      so true it seemed like the song was so short but it just felt that way cause he got his message across so quickly with so few words. well done no doubt

    • @RoadsArt
      @RoadsArt 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      FACTS!!

    • @MXsouthafrica
      @MXsouthafrica 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Uqinisile Mfw2 yikho u5'9 eyinja🙏🏾💯

    • @SouthBayLA1310
      @SouthBayLA1310 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Nah he had bars bro. The instrumental and chorus gave it the illusion that he delivered minimal lyrics.

    • @coollibra3644
      @coollibra3644 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's not always about complex bars but the subject matter.

  • @RapDiscovery
    @RapDiscovery 6 ปีที่แล้ว +589

    You've been underrated all your career, Royce Da.

    • @JaimeJDoesStuff
      @JaimeJDoesStuff 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      FACTS

    • @yaboii299
      @yaboii299 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nickle9

    • @jasper9575
      @jasper9575 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @Cpt BEARDless As in he is never really in the spotlight... unlike Drake and such

    • @user-mq6kd6mf1v
      @user-mq6kd6mf1v 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cpt BEARDless I agree. He’s not underrated really, but he definitely get his deserved shine!

    • @MrKaplanO
      @MrKaplanO 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      i am from istanbul and all we talk about my rap listening homies is fucking royce or em. love this guy, genius, pitch perfect, amazing.

  • @jayclay3266
    @jayclay3266 4 ปีที่แล้ว +226

    Was addicted to cocaine and heroin in Detroit Michigan for 12 years I've been clean 6 I now have a little girl and she has never seen me high I lost her mom to preeclampsia she dosent got a mom and it's hard to be a dad from a prison cell I dramatically changed my life and anybody can

    • @mannycarbajal4016
      @mannycarbajal4016 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Word to that brother...keep up the GREAT work...one day at a time!!

    • @chrisb.1301
      @chrisb.1301 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Your daughter lost her mom but she gained a stronger father who most kids don’t have!!!! Stay strong your daughter will always remember that!!!

    • @reneXtonedeaf
      @reneXtonedeaf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      proud of you! 🤍🙏🏽

    • @chilldaonly1841
      @chilldaonly1841 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Congratulations man

    • @jahson4206
      @jahson4206 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      God bless you and yours man.

  • @lukejamesbgn
    @lukejamesbgn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +258

    Incredible story-telling on this track. Ya gotta love how open & honest Royce got on Book Of Ryan!

    • @chewlew2818
      @chewlew2818 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I mean dont hype it up lol. Great video and song but the story telling was literally just him talking lol

    • @jalees1994
      @jalees1994 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@chewlew2818 are u stupid story tell Ing was just him talkin. So what u expect his father to come for ward and spitze some bars or what

    • @lukejamesbgn
      @lukejamesbgn 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chewlew2818 The story telling was "just him talking"? Did you not listen to the actual song?

    • @chewlew2818
      @chewlew2818 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@lukejamesbgn yeah I did listen to the song if you really meant that question seriously...no need to hype him up hahaha it was a great song and all but the story telling doesn't get much simpler

  • @greekcomment8011
    @greekcomment8011 6 ปีที่แล้ว +394

    Purest hip hop in our days

    •  6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Nas is also dropping deep tracks. Go search his name! They’re at the top now. These OGs really flexing themselves while spreading their respective messages.

    • @greekcomment8011
      @greekcomment8011 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @ Morning bruh. Yes, he released a new album. Lit

    • @brentconner5461
      @brentconner5461 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Word

  • @richstyles349
    @richstyles349 6 ปีที่แล้ว +347

    Royce is one of the greatest to ever do it. Definitly top 5

    • @angelorgmoreira
      @angelorgmoreira 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Biggie, 2Pac, Jay z, Nas, Eminem. Definitly not top 5

    • @AmateurMastermind
      @AmateurMastermind 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@angelorgmoreira Eminem, Lupe, Jadakiss, Lil Wayne, Royce

    • @angelorgmoreira
      @angelorgmoreira 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@AmateurMastermind WTF

    • @NaTeKTv
      @NaTeKTv 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Chill out nigga

    • @einosuhonen4298
      @einosuhonen4298 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@angelorgmoreira I'd put Rakim before Em, but I agree for the most part.

  • @newmanndhlovu4337
    @newmanndhlovu4337 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    It's rare to find a hip hop song that appreciates a father...this song is a gem.

  • @SkeetBeat1
    @SkeetBeat1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1239

    This is what hip hop is all about! Real life story telling bars!!

    • @28randle
      @28randle 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      100 percent dope!

    • @AriJayaz
      @AriJayaz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      How about hoe and drug?

    • @mell6481
      @mell6481 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      With 125 thumbs down smh

    • @manuelandrade8640
      @manuelandrade8640 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He delivers again. Underrated artists!

    • @mynew5575
      @mynew5575 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      💯 my friend

  • @nexttone
    @nexttone 6 ปีที่แล้ว +260

    Thank God for artists like Royce who still bless us with music like that... let's not take him for granted. let's buy is his music and support him to the fullest.

  • @ancyp.v.7455
    @ancyp.v.7455 6 ปีที่แล้ว +169

    "...thanks for loving me more than cocaine.." 💔
    Amazing song and amazing video!!
    Comon ppl wake up, Royce deserves more than this!!

    • @lrob4415
      @lrob4415 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea...it sux..ihave friend with demons...and kids..it's hard seeing him that way....wasn't there a vid with dmx being put on the spot ..to choose fam or rehab...anyways great song...video was what I pictured

    • @MikeyMooks
      @MikeyMooks 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That line brought tears to my eyes, cause my pops didn't love me more than cocaine

  • @nf7089
    @nf7089 4 ปีที่แล้ว +216

    Simple beat, incredible lyrics, raw emotion. This song wasn’t made for the fans, it was made for himself. And one day this will be recognised on the same level Stan is.

    • @lethaldream50
      @lethaldream50 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      i feel like first of all this doesnt need to be compared to stan for any particular reason but
      if we are gonna do that, one it won't get that respect but that doesnt mean it isn't an equal or better song, eminem pointed out in an interview he did in 2020 that he rarely sees the rappers HE thinks deserve to be on top 50 lists, actually on top 50 lists. so same goes for songs, recognition doesnt equal actual greatness every time.
      then the one thing stan has going for it in comparison is the length of the song
      i thought maybe i just lost track of time because i was literally sitting here crying my eyes out to this song because it touched me so emotionally, but i felt like even though it told the whole story, i was still in the middle of it expecting so much more--and then it ended. and i was like, wait, what just happened? im mid-cry, hello? this is over? where's the rest of the song?
      i double checked and the full length stan video is 8:88 now you can cut about a minute out of that or so for the intro but this also has a (shorter) intro and i guess i was expecting some more anecdotes, something to lengthen this episode, something to really draw it out into that really epic length that i started expecting as this song was progressing.
      FWIW eminem is my favorite rapper of all time but this a superior song to stan i'm literally disappointed because i feel like i've just listened to *half* of a superior song to stan.

    • @dylanmurphy6894
      @dylanmurphy6894 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Simple drum beat maybe but the instrumental is amazing.
      I’m a sucker for those little weird noises

    • @jaybirda7061
      @jaybirda7061 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Vvc.cvv vf

    • @brucejones6113
      @brucejones6113 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This surpassed Stan....and Em is in my top 2!

    • @gregh_777
      @gregh_777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      no it wont

  • @lilosheik2436
    @lilosheik2436 6 ปีที่แล้ว +206

    One of my favourite songs on the album. 🔥🔥🙏

    • @IshanII
      @IshanII 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      could you check my new song if you get a chance? royce is a huge inspiration of mine

  • @ChrisP.Bacon1
    @ChrisP.Bacon1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +420

    "Proud to say I'm an addict that inherited your pain"....that's some deep lyrics from Royce tho

  • @TomHutchcraft
    @TomHutchcraft 6 ปีที่แล้ว +520

    WE WANT THIS TRENDING
    My favorite song from the album Royce, very good visuals as well

    • @joeltherealone
      @joeltherealone 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maybe the best from 2018

    • @joeld3312
      @joeld3312 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      agreed!

    • @K.E.N.J.I.B.A.B.Y
      @K.E.N.J.I.B.A.B.Y 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      For real though

    • @ApplemaxxMusicMedia
      @ApplemaxxMusicMedia 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Acoustic uk hiphop freestyle th-cam.com/video/9Q0VJlf-hss/w-d-xo.html thanks mr 5-9 great video, is this ok?

    • @JeffZuccMusk
      @JeffZuccMusk 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why make that stupid meme space between the sentences. Like can you write normally fool.

  • @chrisd3994
    @chrisd3994 4 ปีที่แล้ว +188

    My dad did the same thing for me, checked himself into rehab without having to be asked. Been clean for 37 years now. I'm glad my father chose me over alcohol!! Love you pops

    • @peteypizzillo1142
      @peteypizzillo1142 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Now that's a real man I respect your father because mine never came back and I've got addiction problems mental health problems and definitely intimacy problems and I dont trust anyone .Half the time I was living with my grandparents when my mother was with her abusive alcoholic and drug addicted ex husband who put me through the worst seven years of my life .I've never truly hated someone until I dealt with him ,he abused my mom physically,emotionally, sexually and physically abused my older brother ,myself and his own son who is younger than me .I have real bad depression and this might sound strange but pain keeps me going

    • @chrisbee487
      @chrisbee487 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wow that is amazing. I'm 38 years old so i was 1 when he got clean. I'm 3.5 years clean myself ❤

  • @thedirtybird_11
    @thedirtybird_11 6 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    Book Of Ryan is a phenomenal album.

    • @arsenbouzyla1172
      @arsenbouzyla1172 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      TheDirtyBird_ 11 album of the year IMO, in one of the best years of hip pop

    • @MORNINGSTAR190
      @MORNINGSTAR190 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's like GKMC

    • @thedirtybird_11
      @thedirtybird_11 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Arsen Bouzyla Man, 2017 and 2018 was a great year for rap. Jericho Jackson was one of my favorites. Dreamin Out Loud, Daytona, Streams Of Thought, Lamps, No News Is Good News, Care For Me, Pieces Of A Man, so so many. Hopefully 2019 is just as good.

  • @wakizashilover
    @wakizashilover 5 ปีที่แล้ว +242

    I doubt you'll ever see this message, but...I know the making of this album was difficult and a struggle for you. It brought up some demons that were hard to deal with and sharing them took a stupendous amount of courage.
    This album speaks to people in ways most art that gets made today just doesn't anymore. So thanks to you and everyone involved for doing this for all of us.

  • @TheRussianGenius
    @TheRussianGenius 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2148

    The song and the whole video is ABSOLUTELY touching and honest in so many ways. I could see this being a life-changing & self-reflecting video for some people which make them take a U-turn in life. The emotion in your rapping and especially in your singing brings the song so much more to life. Also, man you rhymed "alcohol" with "law" didn't expect that at all!
    If you're reading this by any chance, big fan!

    • @mccall123123
      @mccall123123 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Random seeing you here lol

    • @robskin809
      @robskin809 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Book of Ryan is a album of him reflecting on his life. Kind of what I imagine Therapy is like. Dope album one of my favorite albums of all times.

    • @joshs7916
      @joshs7916 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Shits deep. Banger for sure

    • @jaysohappy1956
      @jaysohappy1956 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      My father chose me over cocaine

    • @maza4191
      @maza4191 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      TheRussianGenius dope comment man just a think ... alcohol doesn’t really rhyme with law but it’s the words before the ending rhyme which made those words sound like rhyming. If you think about it he is a genius 😂

  • @AyBROyo
    @AyBROyo 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    5 years ago i heard this, now i love my family and my baby girl knows daddy loves her everyday ❤
    Thank you Royce⚘️

  • @Divineshot
    @Divineshot 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2312

    Great story telling. Powerful.

    • @ApplemaxxMusicMedia
      @ApplemaxxMusicMedia 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Divineshot 314 Acoustic uk hiphop freestyle th-cam.com/video/9Q0VJlf-hss/w-d-xo.html thanks mr 5-9 great video, is this ok?

    • @brandonthomas5528
      @brandonthomas5528 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Wow this shit is really awesome

    • @garrettflorent3848
      @garrettflorent3848 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I love what these guys are doing to keep hip hop alive. So powerful.

    • @j.a.y.j.a.y.1107
      @j.a.y.j.a.y.1107 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      609k views on a song with a meaning (Cocaine)
      42Mil views on a song that don't mean shit (Butterfly Doors)
      I weep for this generation

    • @christwogeekz7193
      @christwogeekz7193 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @3 Subscribers Without Any Videos!!!!! Agreed.The brilliance is in the emphasis on the honesty.

  • @grug7744
    @grug7744 6 ปีที่แล้ว +265

    This song hit really hard for me. I have been clean now for a little over 10 years but I still think about Cocaine almost every day. I managed to get off but it took me 2 and a half years of jail to do it. I stay off the coke now because I love my family more than I love the drug. I never want to let my family know how often I think about it because I don't want them to worry but hearing this song is a reminder and it's almost a thank you from them when I listen to it. I doubt you will ever read this but honestly Royce, Thank You!! I have listened to this a few times now when I start thinking about it and my urges go away. It's been a long time since a song gave me goosebumps.

    • @THEREAL_GZUS
      @THEREAL_GZUS 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Grug crazy I’m bout to have my first born in a couple of months. Been using for ten years and I’m trying to stop completely

    • @wearytraveller3204
      @wearytraveller3204 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      getting clean is the best way
      Good luck on your journey

    • @grug7744
      @grug7744 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      It's never going to be easy but it is always going to be worth it. Your family may never know how deep the struggle goes but they will 100% appreciate you did it for them. Remind yourself everyday that this is a battle, you are a soldier and this war is winnable!

    • @ShannonMac123
      @ShannonMac123 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Hey man, recovery takes so much courage so good on you. Never be afraid to seek out an addiction counselor- it's takes serious strength to take that step, but they are so helpful for your recovery path. I promise you wouldn't regret it. You've got this

    • @shandianderson6796
      @shandianderson6796 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thanks for your honesty and yes it hit me too

  • @JLBHabs
    @JLBHabs 6 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    This shit hits me where I need it too man, July 11th 2016... Last time I used cocaine, the next day I finally told my paps I was an addict and he got me into a rehab. Mad love Royce!

    • @a.2419
      @a.2419 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Good for you stay strong good luck

    • @philb6079
      @philb6079 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Keep up the good work JL

    • @waterburyone
      @waterburyone 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You made me tear up bro! Blessings good luck! 7/23/18

    • @JLBHabs
      @JLBHabs 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@waterburyone Blessings my man, right back at you!

    • @JLBHabs
      @JLBHabs 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@a.2419 thanks man!

  • @zippybungle2749
    @zippybungle2749 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This song and a lot of rehabilitation helped me recover from a 25 year cocaine addiction. I’ve been clean for two years and anyone who knows the deal getting past 2 weeks is near enough impossible when it’s got you in its grips. So I’m thanking my lucky Stars and pray I never go back to that hell!

  • @drexsonaljames8345
    @drexsonaljames8345 5 ปีที่แล้ว +281

    This is a Grammy song...mannnnn bravo....this was an awesome awesome song...and needed no bars...the message was powerful...this will change somebody's life

    • @andrecoleman1856
      @andrecoleman1856 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @KaperCloud facts. She meant well but..

  • @aplai-hokkharshandi1613
    @aplai-hokkharshandi1613 6 ปีที่แล้ว +135

    If this does not reach 1m in 24hrs, people really dumb. Royce deserves better than this. He always be dropping fire. People sleeping hard,smh.

    • @aplai-hokkharshandi1613
      @aplai-hokkharshandi1613 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aint nothin but facts, my brothers. As fire as "Summer on Lock" was, if I'm not wrong it took almost a whole month for the video to reach a million. Sad!

    • @aplai-hokkharshandi1613
      @aplai-hokkharshandi1613 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Veer Pal I know, right? Smh

    • @snubdawg1386
      @snubdawg1386 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Veer Pal this shit also sounds more like pop then real hip hop

  • @tusharchoudhary4158
    @tusharchoudhary4158 6 ปีที่แล้ว +151

    Dude why isn't this song trending...... Bcoz dude it's a treasure and not everyone can have a piece of it ..I am so glad I came across this

    • @dbleezy805
      @dbleezy805 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My thoughts as well

    • @will4726
      @will4726 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cuz its not a negative song about busting guns or using drugs like its cool.

    • @mdayaan7573
      @mdayaan7573 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      bhai ye US walo ka music ka taste hi bakwass hai. sala Gucci Gang has 900M views.

    • @Westside19th
      @Westside19th 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Becuz he not talking luxury cars, ho's in a strip club, or popping pillz...he talking bout real family struggles. Deez new age rappers dont undastand dat or dont undastand lyrically ability when they hear it.

    • @fitnessinfinity
      @fitnessinfinity 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      dont expect this in INDIA.

  • @Dropsikmusic
    @Dropsikmusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    I only just found this track today...
    "I'm proud to say that I'm an addict who inherit your pain"
    That's some of the realest shit i've ever heard. Royce has done it, again.

  • @Aaron_Somers
    @Aaron_Somers 5 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    The way he sings "cocaine " Haunts the soul

    • @ebayaccount675
      @ebayaccount675 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      3:04 yeah, ill never get over that one.

    • @jizokami1080
      @jizokami1080 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Feel that bro, only understanders will get that one

  • @humzanafees1517
    @humzanafees1517 6 ปีที่แล้ว +191

    *4 hours and this song is still underated*

    • @prodigyfilms8170
      @prodigyfilms8170 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      4 subscribers with 0 videos the song has been out for 7 months

    • @rakim2730
      @rakim2730 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@prodigyfilms8170 I've never heard one song on the radio neither.

    • @christopherayettey4390
      @christopherayettey4390 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      4 hours? You mean 9 months

    • @juliusaurelius9815
      @juliusaurelius9815 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@christopherayettey4390 he means the video not necessary the song itself :)

    • @Goldenswagger359
      @Goldenswagger359 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      This song been came out on his album the Book of Ryan

  • @jay55148
    @jay55148 5 ปีที่แล้ว +567

    I agree with crooked, probably one of the best hip hop songs!!

    • @mastamind7100
      @mastamind7100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      While I prefer bar filled, quick paced tracks, this is just beautiful art.

    • @timi1510
      @timi1510 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      The interview with Royce brought me here. Glad to see it did the same to u

    • @jay55148
      @jay55148 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@timi1510 1 love bro 👍

    • @bkp22
      @bkp22 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Facts ✔️

    • @skitzoaltino9326
      @skitzoaltino9326 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is crazy 🔥

  • @hennic13
    @hennic13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +286

    So, nobody gonna talk about how absolutely perfect this beat and singing is, I feel the emotion through the beat perfect match for Royce lyrics💯👏🏽👌

    • @macdabluepanther
      @macdabluepanther 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Factz, I got chills brahhh

    • @danifurka6790
      @danifurka6790 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      no offense but literally the whole comment section is about how this

    • @aces725
      @aces725 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds like the weekend

    • @timbrayman1259
      @timbrayman1259 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Pac and Royce have songs that can make a grown man shed a tear or two.

    • @crystaljones-crites6872
      @crystaljones-crites6872 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh it's perfect, my new favorite song. Ffffn love it!!!!!@

  • @flydiva8
    @flydiva8 6 ปีที่แล้ว +287

    I grew up with an alcoholic father so I really relate to this song. Watching the video brought tears to my eyes, it’s so real. I’m in my 40’s now and I love my father . But I wish he would have chosen us over alcohol . I love Royce for writing this song

    • @tooreosonecup4995
      @tooreosonecup4995 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Vintage Vegan I went through the same thing. Typing this brought a tear to my eye and idk why..

    • @soroushtayebi4196
      @soroushtayebi4196 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That is one lovely doggo as the profile pic ;)

    • @flydiva8
      @flydiva8 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Soroush Tayebi Thank You! He is my heart. Been with me for almost 13 years now

    • @flydiva8
      @flydiva8 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Soroush Tayebi your dog is beautiful too BTW

    • @dashiebart8202
      @dashiebart8202 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      dude ik the feeling he chose always alcohol for everything he bought me a whiskey for birthday

  • @Jack-ld4ys
    @Jack-ld4ys 6 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    Still doesn’t get all the credit he deserves but man it makes me so happy to see Royce getting a little more appreciation. One of the all-time greatest MC’s💯

    • @Jack-ld4ys
      @Jack-ld4ys 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shady XXI still plenty of dope MC’s out there just don’t see them in the mainstream as much...just off the top of my head, young dudes like Nick Grant, Oswin Benjamin, Mick Jenkins, Shawn Smith, Anoyd, Denzil Porter and Chris Rivers could hold their own on a track with a lot of the greats. It’s a shame they don’t get more shine but they’re definitely keeping lyricism alive🙏

  • @kanitbhardwaj
    @kanitbhardwaj 6 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Royce 5 9 really deserve a grammy this song is fire👍👍💣💥

    • @eddiegarcia9647
      @eddiegarcia9647 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Grammy's are garbage all he needs is rap fans to realize how good he is.

    • @supthanks2600
      @supthanks2600 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🤔.....💪......🙏......😢......D-Town 🔥

    • @shelterfromcold8620
      @shelterfromcold8620 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Fuck a Grammy.

    • @NexusPhotografi
      @NexusPhotografi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🙏🏼💯

    • @ottovonbasedmark
      @ottovonbasedmark 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@eddiegarcia9647 Amen

  • @vortex2177
    @vortex2177 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I got clean....again....to this song. Over and over and over for the first week or two I would play this while detoxing and somehow doing my job. When I wake up tomorrow, it will be a year clean....again....for the last time. One is the only number that matters. One better choice, one more time getting up and trying again, one more time forgiving yourself, one more time telling the truth, one life to live one second at a time in the bliss of the present moment. One love. 🙏🏻💎💎💎🧘‍♂️☸️

    • @chrisbee487
      @chrisbee487 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I hope your going strong my friend 💪

    • @tonyserritelli4980
      @tonyserritelli4980 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I absolutely love your message...I feel the same way but I didn't know how to word it or write it down...Thank You & God Bless you & your family/friends.

    • @rehan3600
      @rehan3600 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      So beautifully said, my friend. Thank you for this. 🫂

  • @brandon11lee
    @brandon11lee 6 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    This my favorite song off the album. The transition from The Who are you skit to this song is so powerful.

    • @ViolenceCity
      @ViolenceCity 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Then going in to Life is Fair was great. At the end of this video I can hear "Greg, Ryan take the dam garbage out" in my head lol

  • @eugene188
    @eugene188 5 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    "thanks for loving me more than Cocaine,
    my father chose me over Cocaine."
    This song is so heavy!

  • @bavuyilembikwana9220
    @bavuyilembikwana9220 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2635

    I don't understand why hip hop doesn't respect Royce like J Cole or Kendrick

    • @RajSharma-tf9lv
      @RajSharma-tf9lv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +234

      Cause sadly em got a fanbase which is not full of real hip hop listeners though majority of them are but still so many just skips part to em verse . And other than his fanbase nobody listens to real hip hop at all.. plus Royce had less collabs and beef drama like em had for like many times

    • @thegoats6640
      @thegoats6640 5 ปีที่แล้ว +73

      @@RajSharma-tf9lv DA 5.9 is so good.
      But do u say that Eminem not a real hip hop 😂😂😂

    • @RajSharma-tf9lv
      @RajSharma-tf9lv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +134

      @@thegoats6640 you should read again pal! I said that not every single fan of em is keen to listen real hip hop they just want to listen Eminem hip hop so they just skip the part of other great rappers. Em is real OG indeed man! I'm a Stan too, why would I say something negative about em 🐐

    • @thegoats6640
      @thegoats6640 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@RajSharma-tf9lv yes I get u now.
      Actually Royce.
      It's dope asf.
      And I like him
      He is the real hip hop.
      For me eminam the gaot.
      And 5.9 it's really better then 1000 repper

    • @MrShaiya96
      @MrShaiya96 5 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Cause he's 5'9. Fucking midget

  • @6Foot4Honda
    @6Foot4Honda 6 ปีที่แล้ว +440

    one of my favorite tracks from 59

    • @drewk8981
      @drewk8981 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Surprised to see you here lol i like your vids 🤙 stay safe bro

    • @BlowTorchDrizy1
      @BlowTorchDrizy1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Royce himself personally said it's his one of his favourites ever

    • @Moby41
      @Moby41 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fuck man I haven't watched any of your shit in a long time. Gonna go on your channel now and see whats up.

    • @prof3ssor178
      @prof3ssor178 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is a cult Classic for Hip-Hop right here!!

    • @cancomprinting8719
      @cancomprinting8719 ปีที่แล้ว

      One of the GREATEST of all time

  • @flexx18
    @flexx18 6 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    *Love story telling Hip-Hop. Shit hits in the feels.*

  • @KrokemOutdoors
    @KrokemOutdoors 6 ปีที่แล้ว +500

    Speechless. Much respect for this 🔥🔥🔥

    • @Robotshadow
      @Robotshadow 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Edward Shin checkout a rapper called edubble, his freestyle friday series to be exact

  • @StanTheMan318
    @StanTheMan318 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I think this is his best song no joke, as in him by himself.

  • @DocHicksTv
    @DocHicksTv 6 ปีที่แล้ว +445

    This Deserves A Grammy, Great Messege Yet A Deep One!
    .
    .
    Royce I need you to come on my show and do a interview! Check out my past interviews!

    • @farvas1492
      @farvas1492 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      This is too real for Grammy's. Just like Joyner's 'I'm not racist"

    • @CaseyGilligan
      @CaseyGilligan 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Click here to see a *White Canadian* Slaughter a Montana 300 Remix *-Fuck Mumble Rap-*th-cam.com/video/g4BbuYj4yHY/w-d-xo.html

    • @brandonslocum7480
      @brandonslocum7480 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Farva's #1 im not racist won a grammy

    • @808drummer8
      @808drummer8 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      This is definitely a classic song. Neber heard Royce singing but the lyrics were dope and his words were deep and powerful

    • @katsmax6689
      @katsmax6689 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It got nominated today

  • @09gwizzle
    @09gwizzle 5 ปีที่แล้ว +139

    Crazy how under rated 5'9 is.. This shows skill of rapping, singing an story telling.. This should have WAY more views!!

    • @dechefmane3526
      @dechefmane3526 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Royce isn't underrated anymore

    • @PrimeraEspadaStark
      @PrimeraEspadaStark 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Royce hasnt been underrated in a decade. If you're referring to sales, you're thinking Overlooked or underappreciated, not Underrated.

    • @bediffrent56o
      @bediffrent56o 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not just a views. A grammy!

  • @SynergyGunnz
    @SynergyGunnz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    Top 3 album of the year hands down, Book of Ryan truly is a piece of art for the history books of rap. Thank you Royce.

    • @cragjames544
      @cragjames544 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad sumbody sees that him n em are untouchable they both have great story telling songs and u can understand wat they say

  • @Aries-24Calibur_
    @Aries-24Calibur_ 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    2:55 has me in tears....I see that hug with my son... addiction is no joke...but accepting is a start ....all i want is my son to say " my daddy chose me over addiction"...one day at a time .. thanks Royce..such a powerful track...

  • @lmorgan2lm
    @lmorgan2lm 6 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    Enjoy artists like this while they are still around. They become more fewer and far between each year.

    • @The101950
      @The101950 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh yes you are really on point. Nobody wants to hear real story telling anymore, just mumble mess. How did we even get here? I am so glad we still have some real talent left.

    • @TheSecondC2
      @TheSecondC2 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@The101950 lol i heard stuff like this so much that i get tired lol.
      Ok i get it rap is dead and no i don't listen to that mumble bullshit

    • @sharad_008
      @sharad_008 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah spot on mate , I can't think of enjoying music without artist like these !!

  • @jeshpaul7385
    @jeshpaul7385 6 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Im so happy that "Cocaine" has got nearly 2M views so fast..Royce has been blowing up and he truly deserves it..One of the greatest rappers of all time and his recognition has been long overdue..Keep supporting Royce

    • @312Slick
      @312Slick 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jesh Paul could you check out my remix I think you’ll like it

  • @MacedoniaTheGreatEmpire
    @MacedoniaTheGreatEmpire 6 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Give this man a Grammy🙏🙏🙏

  • @osirisosiris4955
    @osirisosiris4955 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m losing my mind tryin to figure out how I inherit so much pain…
    I’m proud to say I’m an addict who inherited your pain….
    Never been a joint that hit that personal
    Peace Royce
    Peace Peace homie

  • @jerrybenard7419
    @jerrybenard7419 6 ปีที่แล้ว +269

    "Thanks for loving me more than cocaine" Respect

    • @lotrianlol
      @lotrianlol 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Strong

    • @rolltide9397
      @rolltide9397 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Jerry Benard my grandma was a drunk for 20 years and alcohol ruined her marriage and relationship with my mom and uncle but when I was born she came to my house and asked my mom what it would take to be in my life and she said be sober for 24 hours so the next day my mom let her see me but not hold me the my mom said be sober for 48 hours so when the 2 days were up she came back and got to hold me for 5 minutes but after that she never came back and my mom thought she went back to her old ways but 6 months later she came back and said I have not even seen a bottle or can in 6 months can I please see him and my mom said ok so she stayed the night and didn’t put me down she stayed up all night holding me my grandma has not had a drop of alcohol in almost 15 years and she keeps my little brother and sister all the time

    • @Elevat3_KG
      @Elevat3_KG 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That bar hit hard

    • @longbranch5921
      @longbranch5921 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rolltide9397 damn real shit

  • @BornQueDawg
    @BornQueDawg 6 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    My favorite song on the album AND one of my top ten favorite songs of all times. As an 80s baby who's father was also an abuser this is truly REALITY RAP!

  • @Broot603
    @Broot603 6 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    INCREDIBLE VIDEO. Best album of 2018 imo by a landslide

    • @ApplemaxxMusicMedia
      @ApplemaxxMusicMedia 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Broot Acoustic uk hiphop freestyle th-cam.com/video/9Q0VJlf-hss/w-d-xo.html thanks mr 5-9 great video, is this ok?

    • @Macsimus007
      @Macsimus007 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Damn right. 2018 was an amazing year of hip hop, but this gets my album of the year.

    • @darkskinwhite
      @darkskinwhite 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      easy. honestly best album since at least GKMC maybe further

    • @myjciskate4
      @myjciskate4 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nah Royce’s album was good, but Locksmith, KAAN, and King Iso had absolutely insane albums this year!

    • @darkskinwhite
      @darkskinwhite 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@myjciskate4 they had pretty good music. definitely not insane and they put out good music but as albums no way theyre even close. book of ryan as a body of work is just superior. bars wise/lyrically, vocals/delivery, story telling, ACTUAL singing, songwriting, instrumentally/production wise, executive production as well, conceptually, just all the way around. not to take anything away from anyone you named but royce is an og vet and one of the best (not the greatest) but one of the best emcee's we've ever had. hes a good rapper as well but as an emcee hes next to nas n black thought n them

  • @LooseJointhiphopdance
    @LooseJointhiphopdance 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I' m a huge fan of your music Royce Da 5'9'' The realism of this song from the first time I heard it was mind blowing!! Salute King Of The Mic!

  • @hakimbenalileche6759
    @hakimbenalileche6759 6 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    100 % talent 0% bad word

    • @ohiostateking
      @ohiostateking 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      thats how it ended up played on shade45

    • @ChannelWaldo
      @ChannelWaldo 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ohiostateking nah, it's probably because Marshall Mathers owns Shade 45 and is friends with Royce Da 5'9

    • @shivaawasthi1129
      @shivaawasthi1129 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ChannelWaldo so what if he is a friend of eminem ..this song deserves to play on the radio ... not that mum mumble jumbo shit

    • @ChannelWaldo
      @ChannelWaldo 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shivaawasthi1129 It has all the reason to do with Eminem, sorry. They grew into the underground rap secne in tandem and continued communication throughout Em's acclaimed rise into popularity.
      No doubt , 100% , Royce is nice with a mic. I'm in no position to say he wouldn't have made it to radio without the convenience of a "friendly recommendation" .
      But.. He's obserdly predisposed to appear on Shadys radio station.
      There are numerous talented lyricists / songwriters of worthy caliber , capable of art. The difference is avalibility to a recognizable and consumable platform. The likes of which Royce has had readily at his disposal, through Eminem. Not to mention studio time , media connections , and a piggyback ride into Hollywood.
      This is mainly to be applied as his "step into the light" of pop culture. After which , Royce da 5'9 did his thing because we all know he's one of the best to ever try.

    • @shivaawasthi1129
      @shivaawasthi1129 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ChannelWaldo i know everything about royce and eminem relationship man some one literally said royce became big just becuz of eminem that's why i said then he changed his comment

  • @richstyles349
    @richstyles349 6 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Book of Ryan has gotten me thru tough times. I really relate to it.

  • @MrBaskins2010
    @MrBaskins2010 6 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    This was powerful as hell. It’s a movie

    • @312Slick
      @312Slick 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mr. Baskins I would love for you to listen to my story I remix this it’s on my channel

  • @hiphoptvwhy
    @hiphoptvwhy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    Love this masterpiece

  • @MAIObros
    @MAIObros 6 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    one of the best & one of the most underrated rapper in the hiphop universe

  • @lindseynicole5547
    @lindseynicole5547 5 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    Shit broke my heart and made me cry, man. Pray my children's father gets help.

    • @carlosdnutz3918
      @carlosdnutz3918 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lindsey Nicole that’s crazy -hopefully

    • @lindseynicole5547
      @lindseynicole5547 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @jack ramirez can't help someone who doesn't want to help themselves

    • @lindseynicole5547
      @lindseynicole5547 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @jack ramirez we're no longer together, besides giving him an allowance, wouldn't that be enabling? No thanks, I just learned he overdosed at someone's house with my children's half brother present. I'm not contributing to 💩

    • @4lifebloods
      @4lifebloods 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lindseynicole5547 how's he now? Did he get better?

    • @jerinbrowder2468
      @jerinbrowder2468 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lindseynicole5547 how's he now??

  • @douglasgreen2842
    @douglasgreen2842 6 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Royce has that flow that I could listen to all damn day!

  • @demonraptor1
    @demonraptor1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    What a song and what a message. My father didn't choose me over cocaine, but I also didn't turn out an addict or inherit his pain. Big ups Royce for putting this wonderful piece of art out for the world to reflect on.

  • @emmettlester739
    @emmettlester739 6 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Idc if no one cares I just want to say I love this song and Royce. I'm so happy this came out on my 22nd birthday... The past 2 years have been pretty difficult and great, right now at this moment, its the same feeling but I'm so optimistic for the future now. I honestly forgot my birthday was today and what made me feel any kind of excitement was this video being announced on Twitter. I been a fan since Success is Certain and with his music and interviews, Royce has changed my life, helped me grow as a man and taught me so much stuff that i needed to know in order to grow.. and i hope everyone feels the same too. Book of Ryan is amazing. Royce is a legend and has been one of my hero's since I was teenager. Thanks a million Nickle! Peace.

    • @4lifebloods
      @4lifebloods 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      happy 22nd birthday bro! good luck and you have a bright future make the best of it and show em what you're made of.

    • @RodrigoRodriguez-dx2js
      @RodrigoRodriguez-dx2js 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You got this homie!!! Happy bday!! Nd just jamm out to Royce straight fire💥💥

    • @kirstynashlee
      @kirstynashlee 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Happy birthday! 🎉🎂🎈🎊 I hope you have a great day
      I’m sorry you’ve been struggling, I hope that things ease up for you- leaning into music that resonates with you is a great coping mechanism 🙌🏼

    • @SIRebrum
      @SIRebrum 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Happy Birthday 💥💥💥💥

    • @promusicghchannel9939
      @promusicghchannel9939 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Happy birthday man. Hang in there

  • @sladerulzallworlds
    @sladerulzallworlds 6 ปีที่แล้ว +127

    Never heard Royce like this before. Amazing change of pace, great song 👏🏻👏🏻

  • @djrobgons2112
    @djrobgons2112 6 ปีที่แล้ว +124

    Grown Man Hip Hop!!!

  • @albertosim834
    @albertosim834 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dang I never heard this. Hit my heart hard. Pops was a heroine addicts and chose me and mom over that shit. Lost mom at 14 yrs old to cancer and pops chose me over relapse. Miss you pops love you always rip.

  • @mike2859
    @mike2859 5 ปีที่แล้ว +782

    Alcohol was destroying my life and cocaine came hand in hand with it 9 month clean.
    Now I have a clean life not even cigarettes.

    • @harrymorris4628
      @harrymorris4628 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Good on you lad. You only get 1 life. Enjoy it. Dont waste a second. We always have a choice 😎💪

    • @mike2859
      @mike2859 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @Michael Pryor Thanks man still going strong.

    • @isaacmiller3386
      @isaacmiller3386 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I just got off of opiates... mainly hydros, percs, dilaudid and fentynyl...
      Managed to kick cigarettes as I was getting clean off of opiates.
      It feels great to see someone else talking about getting clean.

    • @blackdong23
      @blackdong23 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Good for you bro, much love! I wish I could! 😞

    • @catterpillar9728
      @catterpillar9728 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Dilaudid and fentanyl were so painful to try and kick. But I was using IV both and cold turkey. 13 nights awake straight hell. I cannot even tell you. 14th night something came thru so I didn’t even quit. Boy did I sleep good that night tho. 5 months now

  • @YosiahW
    @YosiahW 5 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    As a grown man who barely ever knew his Dad, this song gives me goosebumps I wasn't ready for.
    Thank you Royce, this is the type of shit hip hop needs a LOT more of. Bring back 80's storytelling rap.

    • @312Slick
      @312Slick 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hayaotaku can you listen to my remix on my channel I think you’ll love it

    • @mcmittens5598
      @mcmittens5598 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I met my father when I was 30...fukin douchebag...sometimes this is how life protects us from bad people...so don't feel bad.

    • @PrimeraEspadaStark
      @PrimeraEspadaStark 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      80s storytelling raps never left Hip Hop, if you dig more

    • @jasonmatthews4449
      @jasonmatthews4449 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mcmittens5598 do you believe in a higher power?

    • @nottyvondutchmusic2354
      @nottyvondutchmusic2354 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fatherless child here, I forgave my father, cause....Daddy was on cocaine.

  • @gunterstryke5657
    @gunterstryke5657 6 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    For the love of god, STOP SLEEPING ON THIS ALBUM!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @mannycarbajal4016
    @mannycarbajal4016 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    A year under my belt with sobriety....this is an absolute masterpiece...addicts or non addicts out there can totally agree...thanks Royce for one of the best hip hop tracks of all time...hands down....

    • @SimkoPlays
      @SimkoPlays 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Proud of u man, keep it up✌🏻

    • @mannycarbajal4016
      @mannycarbajal4016 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@SimkoPlays highly appreciated bro...this is nuts...I just seen ur comment..and watching the video right now!!!!

    • @jswitty2001
      @jswitty2001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Keep going we're on your side

    • @mannycarbajal4016
      @mannycarbajal4016 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jswitty2001 thanks bud!!!

    • @MannyCarbajal
      @MannyCarbajal ปีที่แล้ว

      Love reading these comments...2 yrs later and still sober....Life is great...thanks fam....

  • @JustMe-mo6xk
    @JustMe-mo6xk 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Yeah I cried. Just like I did when I first heard it. Thank you for this song Ryan

    • @JustMe-mo6xk
      @JustMe-mo6xk 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @ I normally agree with you, but when you name ur project the Book of Ryan, and have a very personal song like Cocaine, I'm thanking the human being the wrote it, not a persona.

  • @MysteriousMaster
    @MysteriousMaster 6 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Give this song the credit it deserves, big up to royce for sharing in such a beautiful way.

  • @leovincent7417
    @leovincent7417 6 ปีที่แล้ว +218

    "Thanks for loving me more than cocaine." I damn near cried.

    • @Yaiden050
      @Yaiden050 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I did...

    • @terrasquad1134
      @terrasquad1134 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Leo Vincent yea man Made me realize i gotta start loving my ppl more than the heron

    • @kortlendunst3982
      @kortlendunst3982 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same

    • @dandaze4345
      @dandaze4345 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      trust me bro

    • @csyd22
      @csyd22 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY

  • @WildmanWalters
    @WildmanWalters 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I’m now 10 years deep into an addiction that has destroyed every relationship and career opportunity I ever had. It’s sad. Sometimes I’m surprised I’m even still here and have the health and sanity that I do have. Pray for me people. Please. Have to finally get clean for my family. Thank you Royce!

    • @Tenderoni215
      @Tenderoni215 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Stay strong. Prayers to you and your family. You are not alone. God bless. 🙏🏼❤️

  • @kirstynashlee
    @kirstynashlee 6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    This song always makes me feel emotional - it's beautiful and his voice is amazing
    His needs to be shared repeatedly, Royce gets better and better. Everything he’s on or puts out is crazy, lyrically he’s top 3.

    • @ApplemaxxMusicMedia
      @ApplemaxxMusicMedia 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Acoustic uk hiphop freestyle th-cam.com/video/9Q0VJlf-hss/w-d-xo.html thanks mr 5-9 great video, is this ok?Kirstyn Ashlee

  • @WordUnheard
    @WordUnheard 6 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    Damn. Royce 5'9 never ceases to amaze me! I've been a huge fan of his, since the first time I heard him with Eminem on Bad Meets Evil on the Slim Shady LP, back in 1999. Twenty years later, the man still has tricks up his sleeve.

    • @universe1225
      @universe1225 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ikr! When I first listened to him it was on Eminem tracks before checking out his solo stuff.
      But I like him, he can really captivate the listener; Bad Meets Evil is the greatest rap duo of all time (sorry Outkast...).

    • @lyrikalinyoswiminpoo
      @lyrikalinyoswiminpoo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Only rapper that can lyrically complement Em on a track!

    • @universe1225
      @universe1225 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lyrikalinyoswiminpoo Oh you know it! I feel like Eminem obliterates everyone (including Jay Z). But Royce and Em always seem on par and balanced on collabs.

    • @AJ-ty7yz
      @AJ-ty7yz 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lyrikalinyoswiminpoo When it comes to rap technique they on the same level, Em might be a bit better when it comes to straight rhyming. But lyrically and conceptually Royce is leaps and bounds ahead of Em. His music has so much more to say than Eminems.

    • @connorcole9233
      @connorcole9233 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AJ-ty7yz disagree bro. I love Royce, definitely my top 5, but no-one on this planet can match Em lyrically, technically, story telling ability, Comedy, Horror and shock factor he has it all in his locker. All of Ems rhymes are so technical and often have double and triple meanings. I'm on my 3 rd listen of kamikaze and still catching new stuff

  • @zwele_stick
    @zwele_stick 6 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I respect him for his honesty in his music

  • @TopTierHATERCharlie9ines
    @TopTierHATERCharlie9ines 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My wife looked at me and just said, “this is something our daughter can say about you” Clean from Herion 7 years. Thanks for making this Royce! Always Loved You GAWD!

  • @lindelaninsimbi2622
    @lindelaninsimbi2622 5 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    I've been a fan since Bad Meet Evil, Royce never disapoint....Number one fan straight from South Africa!!

    • @fortfree
      @fortfree 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      even eMzansi we recognize. Royce one of the GOATS. Syayazi iHip Hop ayi lemsangana yama autotune.

    • @sandileshandu4908
      @sandileshandu4908 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Mfethu sisuka kude nale nkabi

    • @aiwendil83
      @aiwendil83 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      When Bad 1st Meets Evil on SSLP in 1999.... Royce and Em are something else; something special in this crazy world ;)

    • @theironsmith1
      @theironsmith1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awe Mzansi Represent
      Sikhona Bro

    • @masonwabemredlana1088
      @masonwabemredlana1088 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I totally agree Royce good 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

  • @kev1992
    @kev1992 6 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    Royce is soo slept on

    • @k2datrack
      @k2datrack 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Real shit!

  • @NihlisticRebel
    @NihlisticRebel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Bro. This shit gives me chills everytime i hear it.

    • @Staywoke_228
      @Staywoke_228 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hive Mind Militia me too

  • @Dublupz
    @Dublupz 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So much respect for this guy, I see why he and Em are best mates. They are true icons and to once both be addicts and now recovered ones is such an inspiration.

  • @bjrnbrondelsbo7632
    @bjrnbrondelsbo7632 6 ปีที่แล้ว +159

    Stayed clean from Heroine 12 years.. I wanna use every day!! But looking into my 16 year old son that i kicked it for, makes my love and powers shift.... Thanks for understanding what unconditional means Royce...

    • @314Leothelion31
      @314Leothelion31 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Keep pushing bro

    • @broadwaystone7010
      @broadwaystone7010 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      U got it bro...keep pushing

    • @matthewsmith5886
      @matthewsmith5886 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Keep your head up and never look back brotha. You got this.

    • @disa1988
      @disa1988 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      keep strong man! you got this!

    • @bjrnbrondelsbo7632
      @bjrnbrondelsbo7632 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for All love yo🙏👊🏻. Kind brothers that understand it actually feels good having someone feeling a mofo on a suicide mission, but still y’all know imma twist this reality with my old one , multiple my coming reality and Crush it..Things May just actually going up Bjorn’s!!! Thanks x thugs or thugs sick but still breathing.. Big love ❤️

  • @flokijoker9055
    @flokijoker9055 6 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Royce Da Goat 🐐

  • @CallmeDaBreeze1971
    @CallmeDaBreeze1971 5 ปีที่แล้ว +887

    I'm a classic rock fan, I normally hate rap music. I stumbled across this while listening to Eric Clapton's Cocaine. I gave it a random listen, and I'm glad I did.

    • @mustysheep3977
      @mustysheep3977 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      MrBreeze i dont think this is even rap

    • @eshea5050
      @eshea5050 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Glad! There are artists out there that really resonate the right message. The best kind, any genre.

    • @pepsifire7361
      @pepsifire7361 5 ปีที่แล้ว +81

      *This is hip-hop. This is art. This is his story.*

    • @jaywilliams4750
      @jaywilliams4750 5 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      @@mustysheep3977 It is bud. In its purest form.

    • @matthewsmith5886
      @matthewsmith5886 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Fuck a genre! Music is universal, glad you found this. It’s a man telling his story, a story a lot of us can relate to, and escape with.

  • @swaggaap
    @swaggaap ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I almost cried when the dad came back and hugged his son, I felt that ❤ Amazing how this can touch millions of hearts !

  • @kingstorm7188
    @kingstorm7188 6 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    This is deep majority of us came from a broke home. Let's raise the youth betta

    •  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It ain’t gonna happen. But let’s make damn sure OUR youth ain’t like the rest. At least we can do that.

    • @johnq7165
      @johnq7165 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bet my dude.. Royce has so much power in his music.. Bith my parents were addicts and were divorced and seperated before i was 2yrs old then both my step parents were addicts too and i followed the same path for years. Rap/hip-hop has been my saving grace frfr and artist like Royce have always helped me keep my head up and look forward

    • @johnq7165
      @johnq7165 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Billy Bones wtf my dude you come off racist af you tryin to say niggas cant change and cant help our youngsters change? Foh

    • @bubbanikr1
      @bubbanikr1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I feel y’all pain.But this is not just a certain race’s problem. I’m white, and both my parents chose COCAINE, thank God for Grandparents 🙏🙏

    • @ragingmcqueen
      @ragingmcqueen 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@johnq7165 facts must also be racist then

  • @MannyManhattanMusic
    @MannyManhattanMusic 6 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Royce had the biggest comeback of 2018

    • @jackstone77
      @jackstone77 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Manny Manhattan Music def got more fans now but he should be seen as a great. People still sleep

    • @ApplemaxxMusicMedia
      @ApplemaxxMusicMedia 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Acoustic uk hiphop freestyle th-cam.com/video/9Q0VJlf-hss/w-d-xo.html thanks mr 5-9 great video, is this ok?

    • @Arthur-rf6rz
      @Arthur-rf6rz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rooooyyyycceeee??!!! 😭😂

  • @Blackout875th
    @Blackout875th 6 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    This is a song worth listening to on repeat all day cruisin

    • @4asadatogo552
      @4asadatogo552 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This song is real life real american stories. Real talk.

    • @georgedennis9319
      @georgedennis9319 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Facts

  • @whitebreadmp
    @whitebreadmp ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wish i heard this sooner. Im 5 years clean this christmas. My daughter will turn 4 in the new year. Beautiful song Royce.

  • @badasslifestylee
    @badasslifestylee 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Been clean from coke 11 years now, thank God and my Mistakes that motivated me to quit that garbage. Life clean rocks!