Atmosphere - Trying To Find A Balance (Official Video)

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  • @pablomulvihill
    @pablomulvihill 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2577

    Picture this, you're 14, there's no school today, just loaded up tony hawks underground 2. The only worry you have is finishing the Boston level. Life is good

    • @colsabtratt4121
      @colsabtratt4121 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Fucking this.

    • @coolkidontheblock1342
      @coolkidontheblock1342 2 ปีที่แล้ว +147

      Now we're all trying to find a balance. 😒

    • @perakylanjamppi2982
      @perakylanjamppi2982 2 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      Yeah 100%. Miss those days. Hope ya’ll have found the balance✌🏼

    • @43Blocker
      @43Blocker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Damn, you literally spoke my words.

    • @dtllcmotorsportwa
      @dtllcmotorsportwa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Right^^

  • @pietroaretino6390
    @pietroaretino6390 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1488

    14 years later and I'm still trying to find a balance.

    • @holoholohawaii7426
      @holoholohawaii7426 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      We're always going to be!

    • @captainfox-6932
      @captainfox-6932 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      This song never made sense to me. Fourteen years later, I still don't, but I know what he's saying.

    • @kenthompson4155
      @kenthompson4155 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@captainfox-6932 l

    • @Prato321
      @Prato321 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I totally understand what he’s saying

    • @jasonedward6993
      @jasonedward6993 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You're still here, and trying.

  • @dylanb-it4gt
    @dylanb-it4gt ปีที่แล้ว +175

    2023 and still slamming this jam! Dude is 10000% underrated

    • @lickit-gr4dc
      @lickit-gr4dc 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      underrated af

    • @jedi49er1
      @jedi49er1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yo...I remember this off a ""white chocolate" highlight reel...love this track

    • @oneprizeonegoal
      @oneprizeonegoal 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      A classic . What this generation is lacking

    • @John-pe7nf
      @John-pe7nf 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      2024. Just a reminder so you listen to this friggin banger. ( yeas i no cuss. SPHERE is an elder much respect) he's an 70s deuce. Year was a classic ;b

    • @rauladdams5709
      @rauladdams5709 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      100%

  • @danielberg7928
    @danielberg7928 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Most underrated hip-hop song of all time. An absolute banger!

  • @CarolinaPanthersGuy
    @CarolinaPanthersGuy 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2578

    Ten years later still better than today's mainstream.

    • @rusty9008
      @rusty9008 8 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      I've been to four of his shows and he never fails to amaze me.

    • @sodanakin
      @sodanakin 8 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      +CPG Isn't that the effect of shit going mainstream? It killed every music genre that got popular so far. Rap/Hip_hop is just talk about how rich you are music 9/10 times. Dubsteb got so abused barely anyone can listen to it (Every song of every genre had elements of it. Trap and bass is what is now "Mainstream" so expect to see that in most songs in the radio. And If I can do somewhat of a predictment I assume bass/future bass will be next. (Check the growth on bass nations channel)
      And you know what I think is the worst part is?
      Shit like atmosphere / grieves etc gets buried under the "Mainstreamed" songs and will never get the recognition I personally think it deserves.
      That said : I am so fucking happy I threw my radio out and only hear it now and then at work. This made me able to "preserve" genres without playing them to death at which point you get bored with them.

    • @---lm8nz
      @---lm8nz 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      +CPG
      Good is good, it doesn't matter what decade.

    • @anziehsachen
      @anziehsachen 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +FU MF THANK YOU!!

    • @AWO7_BigToph
      @AWO7_BigToph 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Fuck mainstream!

  • @FionnMcK
    @FionnMcK 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1040

    How can I not find anyone else in real life who likes Atmosphere. So much better than most rap you hear.

    • @LILREMAlNS
      @LILREMAlNS 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      +FionnMcK not really, besides trap rappers like young thug, future, 2 chainz etc who are absolutely garbage

    • @LILREMAlNS
      @LILREMAlNS 8 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Topi Korhonen have you listened to logic, kendrick, eminem or j cole?

    • @nabokafkaontheshore
      @nabokafkaontheshore 6 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      come to minnesota, we’re everywhere

    • @Yourewrongimrightnothingelse
      @Yourewrongimrightnothingelse 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      My whole family including me loves him

    • @Yourewrongimrightnothingelse
      @Yourewrongimrightnothingelse 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@LILREMAlNS actually it is

  • @tylercanopy2216
    @tylercanopy2216 2 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    40 and still trying to find a balance.
    R. Eye. P.

    • @Ken-wo1mf
      @Ken-wo1mf 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      ...like building faith, it's never perfect. We cook great food, good vibes , + NRG turnin it around to b good and everlasting. If they come back to AK , I promise not to get thrown out during the2nd song. Stupid security. Ak has all love for Atmosphere.

    • @RenegadeGunn
      @RenegadeGunn 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Im 23 and I'm still trying to build a balance

    • @frankrizzo6404
      @frankrizzo6404 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Older than all

  • @LavenderSkyyy
    @LavenderSkyyy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +348

    Still hits! I dedicate this to my brother who introduced me to you and your music. Back in the day when he lived on Garfield, we'd be out front. See you ride past on your bike, you raised your hand and nod at us as you passed. I smiled. I asked my brother "Who was that?" He said "Slug from Atmosphere." Now my brother has passed away a few days ago. I will always listen to your music, and imagine him just vibin'. Rest in peace Clarence Evans. 🙏🏼

    • @laurenchristine4032
      @laurenchristine4032 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      prayers

    • @thismightgetloud
      @thismightgetloud 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      My brother passed away 6 years ago, he also introduced me to Atmosphere. That’s a very special connection to have to an amazing music group. Your brother and mine will live on through the raps 💜

    • @Redgringrumbles
      @Redgringrumbles 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      💙

    • @AnyaAudreyAdivari
      @AnyaAudreyAdivari 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Awh! I also live on Garfield! ❤️ But in Huntington Beach.

    • @LavenderSkyyy
      @LavenderSkyyy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@thismightgetloud yes indeed. Bless up 🙏🏽🕊

  • @LivingTrueFreedom
    @LivingTrueFreedom 2 ปีที่แล้ว +242

    15 years later and this still hits harder then what's out now.

    • @-spicy_avocados4678
      @-spicy_avocados4678 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Fr

    • @grantvlcek2998
      @grantvlcek2998 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Whoever you are damn right!

    • @OliveMule
      @OliveMule ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This is soooooo much older than 15 years. I remember being in high school waiting for this to show on MTV

    • @JbB-bx5gi
      @JbB-bx5gi ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Was bumping this off an mp3 my step dad gave me when I was 11, instantly loved it. I miss when most hip-hop had a real message and good delivery

    • @Fidelio13
      @Fidelio13 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This guy is so much hype. 😅 Lol!

  • @bwdown
    @bwdown 2 ปีที่แล้ว +178

    15 years ago I used to play this to friends in my car and at parties. It was so underground and nobody could understand. Crazy that 15 years later I’m listening to this now and people STILL don’t get it……

    • @danpic9835
      @danpic9835 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Playing this at parties is fucking insane lmao. You need to learn what context to play music 😂

    • @sixty-nine3574
      @sixty-nine3574 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      It has 15 million views
      You weren't special or interesting for listening to the song back then and you still aren't

    • @antoinetterodriguez2361
      @antoinetterodriguez2361 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Still one of favorite songs

    • @ozjacobo5213
      @ozjacobo5213 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I feel you bro , then I moved to the bay area San Francisco and everyone knows and jams to atmosphere

  • @tylerp3327
    @tylerp3327 2 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    A modern hip hop masterpiece, straight up. Fight me if you think otherwise. The hunger in this song is real.

  • @p.c.3040
    @p.c.3040 3 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    Old, but still up to date... Things never change.....

    • @Andy-be4kp
      @Andy-be4kp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      BUT REMEMBER EVERY ONCE IN AWHILE, THINGS DO CHANGE........
      THANK GOD

    • @ArchaicDesigns
      @ArchaicDesigns 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yo, check out Golden oldies by R.A. Rugged man Feat. Slug. He still keeping it 💯

  • @AjayGhone
    @AjayGhone 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    After years and years of fanboying, I am seeing him perform live at a gig in Amsterdam tonight. I had a horrible day, week, month, year at work.
    I honestly cannot express how i feel about tonight. Love and peace always.

  • @jonathandoe69
    @jonathandoe69 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1521

    Still a fan after first playing Tony Hawk's Underground 2 eleven years ago.

    • @vincysoft
      @vincysoft 8 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      me too i didnt even know this was atmosphere til last year

    • @b-boxbledsoe9687
      @b-boxbledsoe9687 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +vincysoft same

    • @sirswayzee1220
      @sirswayzee1220 8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      fam i just scooped the game again thats why im here

    • @Extraabsorbant
      @Extraabsorbant 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      ...he says fam in "the loser wins"

    • @iSheliko
      @iSheliko 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      John Doe

  • @minnesotanice369
    @minnesotanice369 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I'm still trying to build this balance 43 years old fan since 95

  • @justinkline1294
    @justinkline1294 3 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    This dude's flow is hard. Straight up. Just hit me. After more than a decade.

    • @charmsofdeath3829
      @charmsofdeath3829 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/FtPMctl5nkc/w-d-xo.html #APREME

    • @christinamiller3201
      @christinamiller3201 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      #same
      Lyrical genius and real

    • @MFBloosh
      @MFBloosh ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Slug n Ant are legends. Underground dudes who mainstream dudes have respect for, like they do for people like MF DOOM or J Dilla.

  • @noteslayer9253
    @noteslayer9253 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    T.HU.G 2 introduced to me 20 years ago.. and i still rock this song..
    I still rock the game on gamecube!

    • @BGK187x
      @BGK187x 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Aaaah them good old days 😊

  • @haltuaketti420
    @haltuaketti420 5 ปีที่แล้ว +197

    wow it’s 2019 and im still listening to this legend.

    • @123456bmx
      @123456bmx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      pattibjee damn man how does it feel?

    • @mellowInventor
      @mellowInventor 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@123456bmx Like Atmosphere is still relevant. You know Rhymesayers dropped his newest track... yesterday?

    • @Le_Fee59
      @Le_Fee59 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I'll still be in 2020 ehhe

    • @holoholohawaii7426
      @holoholohawaii7426 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      This shit never gets old... He doesn't claim to have a timeless song yet but this is one of them.

    • @Spaethon
      @Spaethon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lovely is DOOOOPE

  • @WillConley
    @WillConley ปีที่แล้ว +20

    52 years later, and this song still makes me think of the 90s

    • @gtektheillmeta4
      @gtektheillmeta4 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂

    • @madsismad9113
      @madsismad9113 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      has it been that long? I remember when this came out yesterday it seemed

    • @Genghisganjj
      @Genghisganjj ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This song came out in 2003 how does it remind you of the 90s it doesn't even have that vibe it sounds like a energetic early 2000s banger to me

  • @Prato321
    @Prato321 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    17 years later, and this is still the most relevant thing and music

  • @justtravelingaround
    @justtravelingaround 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    I am from Czech republic, I dont even remember how i found this artist, I am 32 now, and i started to listen this guy when I was like 14, big fucking thank you for all of your music! In certain phrases of life, this music helps you to keep going 🙏

  • @loganmaddocks4703
    @loganmaddocks4703 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    "I'm not insane. In fact I'm kinda rational. When I be asking "yo where did all the passion go?"
    One of the hardest lines ever.

    • @SashaBykovska
      @SashaBykovska 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I love it too. Tell me what it means ? I really love his deep lyrics that so hard to understand and the more difficult it to understand the better it is

    • @loganmaddocks4703
      @loganmaddocks4703 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@SashaBykovskaI feel that it means the realer you are in a world that gets further from reality the one who speaks the truth will be viewed as insane. I don't know. Just my interpretation.

    • @SashaBykovska
      @SashaBykovska หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@loganmaddocks4703 oh I see. Yeah that makes sense . I like it since I feel like I don’t wanna become like everyone else out there in that case I rather just be called insane

  • @JamieMadrox1210
    @JamieMadrox1210 9 ปีที่แล้ว +501

    First song I ever heard by atmosphere. Playin Tony Hawks underground 2 on ps2. This was always my favorites track on that game, and now I'm fan of slug and atmosphere.... Thank you Tony hawk...

    • @Z3koD3vo
      @Z3koD3vo 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      True, that's where I heard atmosphere at first too. THUG2 had in my opinion the best soundtrack out of all the tony hawk games.

    • @JamieMadrox1210
      @JamieMadrox1210 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Definitely.

    • @Livingpains
      @Livingpains 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      not trying to fan boy, but i would say best playlist of any game in general!

    • @JamieMadrox1210
      @JamieMadrox1210 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      There are other soundtracks to games that I can consider pretty damn solid, but the amount diversity in the tracks of thug2, has to make it the best in my opinion,

    • @FiremanPC
      @FiremanPC 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Antwon Mianus
      Yet the very best THPS song is Superman from THPS1. But I agree overall THUG2 had a pretty solid soundtrack, THPS2 had the worst one (which was still decent).

  • @farcue3325
    @farcue3325 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    This just never fails to hit. The beat is chaotic and he fuckin gave it the approach it needed. One of the biggest unsung legends in terms of creativity and skill.

  • @cldrules
    @cldrules 10 ปีที่แล้ว +397

    I'm just the next door neighbor, working hard and trying to stay sober. beautiful song.

    • @marcosalazar5267
      @marcosalazar5267 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Tangible Darkness me and you both

    • @sirrobin5131
      @sirrobin5131 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      An unmoved witness.

    • @mattRHdR
      @mattRHdR 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Amen.. don't think and keep looking back at how many times you've fallen.. focus on the times you didn't stay down and got right back up. Some may fall again, as long as you get back up and push forward and stay positive, you ain't a coward.

  • @JustaBelievernamedJohn
    @JustaBelievernamedJohn 8 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    This beat will always be classic, gives me chills all the time still.

    • @mizugsy
      @mizugsy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      When I saw atmosphere had this video premier on MTV when I was in high school, I was like oh shit they're making it! That was chills

    • @rgstinner
      @rgstinner 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Spooky Tooth - The Mirror is the sample if you’re still here and/or interested. It’s also excellent.

    • @charmsofdeath3829
      @charmsofdeath3829 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rgstinner th-cam.com/video/FtPMctl5nkc/w-d-xo.html #APREME

    • @charmsofdeath3829
      @charmsofdeath3829 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mizugsy th-cam.com/video/FtPMctl5nkc/w-d-xo.html #APREME

  • @anthillmobstars
    @anthillmobstars 8 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Used to listen to him in 15 years ago when I was in high school. Forgot how great he was. Takes me way back.

    • @TheFlamerWolf
      @TheFlamerWolf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yea one day I'm gonna leave the same comment as you. I'm a senior this year

    • @gully1983
      @gully1983 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's actually "Them". Yea, I still feel you bro. They are great artists!

  • @benjaminjantzen1398
    @benjaminjantzen1398 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    One of the best songs ever written.

  • @chelsea6671
    @chelsea6671 7 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    the fucking energy Slug used to have. I still like the shit he's doing now but man, this era slug was unbeatable. This will be one of my favorite Atmosphere songs until the end of time.

    • @vagoeart1262
      @vagoeart1262 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Word im not really into the new stuff still always support and put ppl up on em tho

    • @halfbakedblake
      @halfbakedblake 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      When life gives you lemons is my peak atmosphere

    • @jackson2189
      @jackson2189 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@halfbakedblake the halloween album is pretty good too actually. opener is one of the best songs

    • @218mjd
      @218mjd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      4 years ago your energy was probably greater than what it is now. As time goes on we evolve into our future shells everything changes on the surface but deep down it stays the same. That same slug who rocked this shiit is still the same slug today. Only thing that's different is age. Slug is still untouchable even to this day he remains the same. It sux getting old lol... 😜

    • @ctrainbeats
      @ctrainbeats 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@218mjd i feel you bro. my back hurts

  • @Fatesmedia
    @Fatesmedia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    2020 still trying to find a balance.... Take me back to these shows

  • @MCandela922
    @MCandela922 9 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    This song really helps me out when I'm going through a hard time.

  • @412Hustlin
    @412Hustlin 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    So wild. We skated to this long long ago when the world was different.. even shadows have shadows. The word was so musically different and the vibe between folk were different. Years ago. This was absolutely amazing and your friends were friends and family’s were family now it’s all lost. Wild right anyone who found this long ago.. look at the world now. Wild right!!!!?

  • @jupiter420
    @jupiter420 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This song will never get old

  • @sabrinamorris209
    @sabrinamorris209 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you for everything Sean

  • @brantfinck2544
    @brantfinck2544 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I used to always call into my college radio station to request this, now it's 2023 and still one of my favorite Atmosphere songs

    • @AssBlaster69420
      @AssBlaster69420 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      U hear of Tony Hawk Underground 2 Tony mustve been a big fan of Rhymesayers cause a lot of their songs were on his soundtracks this one was on UG2

  • @JohnFrink-cg8jb
    @JohnFrink-cg8jb 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    17 years ago… One of the original TH-cam OG’s right here

  • @Itz_KLONOPIN
    @Itz_KLONOPIN 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Dude 14 years later and this still on my Playlist. Slug is so above everyone else

  • @ExtractEngineer
    @ExtractEngineer 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    10 million views. Legendary. Thank you for this music.

  • @kitquartz1953
    @kitquartz1953 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    2021 still no balance this seems to make more sense every year I listen to it.

  • @markstender1175
    @markstender1175 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My first time watching this was in 02-03 junior in high school watching the video during computer class. I moved back from a smaller town where my mom lived to where I grew up 40 minutes south from the twin cities. My friends already were into Atmosphere and they said to watch the video. You could barely see Slug's face at 144p but the music was clean. Now 21-22 years later living in south Minneapolis, watching the video on my phone while my 5 year old is watching it with me has me remembering that first time. Damn.

  • @reisslane1327
    @reisslane1327 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    One of the most underrated rappers ever
    Period

  • @meechy9166
    @meechy9166 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    THUG!!!! So nostalgic to me!!! I love this Atmosphere track so much!!! such a classic!!! Never trust anyone who doesn't feel this track!!!

  • @od8246
    @od8246 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I think I originally heard Atmosphere at a party in my 20s, I asked who they were, and that was it. Hooked, lined and sinker I've been stuck on RSE for years. I'm so fucking happy, it saved me and introduced me to "real" hip hop.

  • @stopHatin151
    @stopHatin151 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This song is unforgettable ❤

  • @realbigski
    @realbigski 8 ปีที่แล้ว +215

    Listening to this in 2016 after remembering the days of Tony Hawk games on the ps2, this song still goes hard

    • @shawncole36
      @shawncole36 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Facts bro. The good ole days😀😎💯

    • @realbigski
      @realbigski 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +shawn cole 💯

    • @erinaldrich729
      @erinaldrich729 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Avasi Lucas, Wow!! you took me back to when I was little playing it with my brother my goodness :( reminiscing :)

    • @realbigski
      @realbigski 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Erin Aldrich same I used to play with my sisters

    • @holoholohawaii7426
      @holoholohawaii7426 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      My dad passed away this year...

  • @jorgecortesmartinez1989
    @jorgecortesmartinez1989 7 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    This song got me through deaths, my parents Divorce and my break ups. When you put this song blasting and you get so hyped, you put have motivation again.
    thanks Slug. Changing lives with your music!

    • @eternalsunrays
      @eternalsunrays ปีที่แล้ว

      im going through something really bad right now and the first thing i thought was to come listen to this song.. my brother showed me atmosphere andi feel like it’s still like we’re listening to this and im 12 years old in the backseat of his truck looking out the window and everything is ok.

  • @BrickTMusic
    @BrickTMusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'll never let this die. Period.

  • @trickynick2130
    @trickynick2130 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Favorite thing about this song. When this album dropped in 03’ it had very mixed reviews. Accusations of selling out. This song in particular was treated pretty harsh. Since then if you’ve been any of his shows you know he always closes with this song and the crowd goes nuts. In my head that’s his huge middle finger to the haters and critics

  • @justandardprocedure
    @justandardprocedure 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Atmosphere is Anthony and Slug.
    It's a group.
    The rapper you see is SLUG. His producer is Ant/Anthony.

  • @ay6389
    @ay6389 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I remember having to stay up late on a school night just to catch this video on a local music channel long gone now. ❣️❣️❣️

    • @JBaked
      @JBaked 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh the good ol days

    • @HOXiFiRE
      @HOXiFiRE 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      MTV

    • @danharris6364
      @danharris6364 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Much music?

  • @babauranai
    @babauranai 9 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    its been 12 years and im still in love with this tune

  • @tommestommes2178
    @tommestommes2178 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    "You can't achieve your goals if you don't take that chance,
    so go pry open that trunk and get those amps, you know?" Nice one!

    • @EVcSparks
      @EVcSparks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah the guy who introduced the song to me had his amps stolen

  • @Nodrog666
    @Nodrog666 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This song speaks to me on a lot of levels.

  • @mjd6280
    @mjd6280 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    His lyrics really have a lot of meeting, this is one of their best.

  • @Joejoes1276
    @Joejoes1276 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    It's amazing how I can play this in front of anybody who calls themself a rap head and they are not even phased...they genuinely can't hear the passion in this?

  • @killmaster46
    @killmaster46 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this was ahead of its time if this came out in like 2017 he woulda been masive

  • @Koldphoenyx
    @Koldphoenyx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I heard this for the first time back in '04 on Yahoo! music. For many years Atmosphere was about the only rap I liked listening to, because it was so different from the mainstream. 18 years later, they're still my favorite rap to listen to.

  • @carlkuniski3689
    @carlkuniski3689 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This is as underrated as rap gets

  • @krissdean
    @krissdean 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I just went to his concert 2 days ago! I've been listening to him for so long, it was great to hear Atmosphere on stage again.

    • @krissdean
      @krissdean 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Beausephus Hartstein yes he's back to doing it! He said he only stopped because of covid.

    • @theephantommenace
      @theephantommenace 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Saw Atmosphere 6 years ago at Camp Flog Gnaw. Atmosphere topped and ended their performance with this song... I was crying and looked around and everyone was tearing up as well

  • @isiaht5504
    @isiaht5504 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    21 years since hearing this and still a regular on my playlist.

  • @brockkline5189
    @brockkline5189 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Slug, I found that balance... Sean, bro, all the times I've sat and had a beer with you at the Abby has properly shifted my balance. So many profound conversations we as teens shared with each other built my life a foundation where I sit today... And today, in fucking balanced! Bravo Sean, slug, atmosphere, whatever and wherever, I hope you've found a balance. Much love!

  • @kylahen8
    @kylahen8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    who’s still trying to find a balance?

    • @DjLatral
      @DjLatral 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Still here fam

    • @Nizzle89
      @Nizzle89 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same

    • @420JOHNNYBLAZEIC
      @420JOHNNYBLAZEIC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Still am homie.

    • @duzadamgeldi
      @duzadamgeldi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      +1

    • @TheTowerb
      @TheTowerb 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      2024 February 21st and still trying....

  • @seancollins9028
    @seancollins9028 5 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Still trying to find a balance in 2019

    • @blunted7079
      @blunted7079 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      #2020

    • @HOXiFiRE
      @HOXiFiRE 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hell yeah bro

  • @chunkmcgrizzle7131
    @chunkmcgrizzle7131 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    For over a decade I've listened to this song on the morning of major life events, starting new jobs, Integrating into new friend groups, buying a new car, buying my first house. It's always been grounding, in this fucked up life I'm just trying to find a balance

    • @iPhoon
      @iPhoon หลายเดือนก่อน

      I hear yah dawg loud n clear

  • @fredlegend1010
    @fredlegend1010 9 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    This song should be forcibly played on every radio station that exists, all at the same time
    Loud

    • @noneyabusiness4019
      @noneyabusiness4019 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      lmfao the soccer mom's would be like..OMG! Did he just say a curse word? plug your ears kids..

    • @holoholohawaii7426
      @holoholohawaii7426 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      hahahahahha I concur 111%

  • @newtflavouredpopcorn9408
    @newtflavouredpopcorn9408 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    15 years later and its still better than most mainstream music

  • @d-rob9265
    @d-rob9265 8 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    If anyone is wondering, Atmosphere sampled the song The Mirror by Spooky Tooth. Classic Progressive Rock song.

    • @MagnumDB
      @MagnumDB 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Also the lyric at 1:00 "I'm not insane, in fact I'm kinda rational..." is a KRS-One lyric from "My Philosophy"

    • @jamesoblivion
      @jamesoblivion 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Spooky Tooth is so underrepresented when people talk about "prog rock." Respect!

    • @dougmgreen
      @dougmgreen 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      "Yeah i got some last words...fuck all of y'all"
      Ice Cube I believe.
      Love this song

    • @abdulazeen9747
      @abdulazeen9747 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Doug

    • @juliongraham3246
      @juliongraham3246 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      stay humble

  • @slargo83
    @slargo83 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Damn! I can't believe I just discovered this! Things will never be the same. I came here from Virgo.

  • @k4nc3r
    @k4nc3r 8 ปีที่แล้ว +298

    "Hello ma'am, would you be interested in some sexual positions and emotional investments" One of Slug's greatest lines.

    • @Yourewrongimrightnothingelse
      @Yourewrongimrightnothingelse 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Why do you call him slug

    • @LusioEcarts
      @LusioEcarts 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I still like that quote
      If you are brave enough.. you can also use it for the girl you might like.. After all many say how they wish a honest guy :)
      With that quote you are being quite honest haha

    • @Prospekt5
      @Prospekt5 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@Yourewrongimrightnothingelse that's his name

    • @orion6742
      @orion6742 6 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      @@Yourewrongimrightnothingelse Slug is the MC, Ant is the DJ, together they are Atmosphere.

    • @Tony-Rinaldo
      @Tony-Rinaldo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      One of my favorite lyrics all time. That one and " God bless America, but she stole the "B" from bless, and kept it" = God - Less America

  • @yourlilmisfit8061
    @yourlilmisfit8061 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    2020 and we still play atmosphere. 👍 No one even lights a candle to this legend

  • @mehkiglobe1268
    @mehkiglobe1268 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Started playing Tony Hawk's Underground 2 again and I forgot this song was in it...feeling really nostalgic.

  • @jacobgreer4833
    @jacobgreer4833 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    15 years, happy late birthday!

  • @slydogg1988
    @slydogg1988 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hits harder than ever and I’m still trying to find a balance

  • @SkiizmBeatz
    @SkiizmBeatz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I loved how people directed videos like this. I wish hip hop had that hardcore look and baggy gangsta style fashion with a thuggish attitude . Like yeah people do old school style tracks today but they never make the videos hardcore and gritty like this. It’s just always the slow motion HD style

    • @joshwilliams6517
      @joshwilliams6517 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      J Cole “Might Delete Later”

    • @SkiizmBeatz
      @SkiizmBeatz 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@joshwilliams6517 now that’s shit I’m talking about.. it looks so much more gritter and hardcore looking asf if only they made music videos like this more often or imagine they made a hardcore old school style track with that video directing.. I love it. Thanks for recommending it.

  • @jordanbridge1993
    @jordanbridge1993 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    2020 Virus Pandemic era. This song is still helping fight the depression. Epic !!!

  • @slowpeelz
    @slowpeelz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love rocking like an old man to this

  • @mariorota4596
    @mariorota4596 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Dear slug. I ve been listening to your words and feelings since I was 18 yrs old. I m now 34 and I m not a native Englisch speaker but I believe that you have influenced me in a positive way and I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart. Please keep sharing your thoughts and thank you for doing so the last years. Sending you love and light. ✌️

  • @robotjeans
    @robotjeans 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    15 years later and this is still one of the sickest beats

  • @RachelJulia
    @RachelJulia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Slug snapped on this. Throws me back to my junior year in hs. Been listening to them for a few years by that time and this came out on the radio… I was pissed like everyone’s gonna start listening to them now lol

  • @akumazusfusion8368
    @akumazusfusion8368 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow I'm 38 and played this game when i was in my mid 20s. I see the balance he's trying to build. Dope. When i listen to music I listened to back in the day. They have so much more meaning now. I think my Playlist is phenomenal. Especially with this song in it.

  • @icecreampimpdeux
    @icecreampimpdeux 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    2021 and I'm still trying to find my balance. But I won't give up.

  • @iamterror6175
    @iamterror6175 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Still better than anything on the radio supreme respect for you !!!! Amazing artist

  • @johnconnor210
    @johnconnor210 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Was never big atmosphere fan but I always respected their approach to hip hop. It certainly was rather unique. In my opinion this is one of the best tracks they ever recorded.

  • @joserivera-qb4zv
    @joserivera-qb4zv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Still better than today’s music 🔥💯

  • @Jesse-eh6ym
    @Jesse-eh6ym 9 ปีที่แล้ว +209

    Atmosphere finally made a good record

    • @sk313t0r2137
      @sk313t0r2137 9 ปีที่แล้ว +85

      +The_MCPE_Miner Yeah right, that shit ALMOST sounds convincing.

    • @taznall901
      @taznall901 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Alan Zepeda u know?

    • @iamaloser5320
      @iamaloser5320 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Alan Zepeda whether or not you believe in it

    • @flowerboysrain3489
      @flowerboysrain3489 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      And Atmosphere finnaly made a good sandwich

    • @gopher001
      @gopher001 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      all their songs are good

  • @2G1rls1Pudge
    @2G1rls1Pudge 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Grown up now, shit hits twice as hard. Still better than all that mainstream ish. ✌️

  • @Adept08808
    @Adept08808 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I remember in 9th grade I was just discovering good rap and hip hop, this was the first song I heard from atmosphere and I was hooked instantly. Thank you Slug & Ant for some sick rhymes and sicker beats

  • @TylerHyperFace
    @TylerHyperFace 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This man and his music has been with me for life. Rhymesayers has been so crucial to my upbringing, and such a foundation to my life. Thank you Sean, thank you Anthony, and thank you to anyone else who has been part of this journey

  • @BreezyKicks23
    @BreezyKicks23 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Perfect workout song

    • @heidiharris9227
      @heidiharris9227 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly what I'm doing right now lol

  • @DenizenoftheAges
    @DenizenoftheAges 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Still bump this.

  • @antoniogambardella785
    @antoniogambardella785 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Respect from Italy 🙏✌🔥💣👊🎙🔝🎧

  • @RickyOrzel
    @RickyOrzel 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I first heard this song from playing THUG2 back at 2008 without a clue who the artist was and finding it again in 2017 really brings me back a lot of good memories after all the difficult struggles... this song makes me feel awake yeah know? I got so pumped hearing this again man!

  • @ericajordan4769
    @ericajordan4769 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    TRUE STORY i used to skate with this kid back in 06.. he was always freestylin n beatboxin and we all clowned when he was done ( especially me since I was the only chick that could blade with these fools) but forreal he always killed that shit. Too bad you don't get paid putting out real art rather than the mainstream bullshit that makes infants rich today but glad I can still hear it!!!

    • @aidandean-jones4029
      @aidandean-jones4029 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Erica Jordan lol atmosphere was a well known act well before 2006. At least match your lies up with timelines

    • @emf9398
      @emf9398 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aidandean-jones4029 shes not talking about slug dumb fuck

    • @Rhavus
      @Rhavus 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aidandean-jones4029 so many years later and this comment still makes me lose brain cells

  • @412Hustlin
    @412Hustlin 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I remember this from so long ago with also following eyedea. It’s 2024 and I still wish the world 🌎 would find a balance. WOW. Our music was good when double kick flipping 12 steps

  • @kricorvo
    @kricorvo ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Re-discovering this song when it used to be your favourite on Tony Hawk's Underground 2 after some 18 years now is WILD... Massively underrated tune..

  • @beeeennnnnnn
    @beeeennnnnnn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    2020, I will build my balance

    • @vxn490
      @vxn490 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeahh boiiii

    • @beauboy76
      @beauboy76 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Then 2020 turned out to be a train wreck lol

    • @beeeennnnnnn
      @beeeennnnnnn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@beauboy76 yuup kinda hard to accomplish anything stuck in the house lmao

    • @Zeewman
      @Zeewman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can still accomplish a lot while stayin in da house, which you usually dont a have a chance for. And remember, if 2020 is a train wreck, you can always turn it into a trainwreck of electro swing!

    • @beeeennnnnnn
      @beeeennnnnnn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Zeewman ayyye i like your outlook!

  • @tylerzwhatz
    @tylerzwhatz 10 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I wonder if this is one of the earliest Videos on youtube that still exists

    • @Diddlybobfishing
      @Diddlybobfishing 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The oldest videos I can think of are Angry Video Game Nerd's, that's 2005.

    • @stavmiguel1125
      @stavmiguel1125 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Unfortunately (I say this with hesitation) I believe Souljah Boi-Crank Dat is the oldest/first music video on TH-cam. Dont quote me but I think I heard that through the years somewhere.

  • @scustomsteve
    @scustomsteve 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Over 15 years and I agree with alot of these comments..true legends!

  • @louieshank
    @louieshank 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    i'll always love slug, but there was something so raw about his energy back then compared to today

    • @Jewlions
      @Jewlions 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He grew up. Not so angry anymore. Dudes got a family

  • @wojciechmatyja74
    @wojciechmatyja74 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +240

    2024 .anyone here?

    • @danielmancillasRYZN
      @danielmancillasRYZN 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      For the ATL BY WAY OF CHXCGO

    • @Jackson-hi2yi
      @Jackson-hi2yi 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Still trying to find a balance

    • @benjaminfranco8083
      @benjaminfranco8083 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      In this fuckin crazy World

    • @halfxtruth
      @halfxtruth 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Yee

    • @candicestueve711
      @candicestueve711 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Forever❤