3:38 "You gotta overlook a lot of smart-mouths, because a lot of people are gonna say smart things to you and try you" That's awesome advice by Slick Rick. And these "smart-mouths" are not just in jail, you might come across them in society too. But usually these people who "try you" are the ones who don't seem to have as bright a future as you have, that's why they can afford to say what they say because they're not the ones who will lose the most if you overreact to their statements and do something drastic.
It’s not anti smart necessarily. Kanye got to say the things he said about George Bush and he was bigger and more successful than ever. Most importantly, he was actually right.
In 1995 when I was just 10 years old, Behind Bars was the answer to my questions about The Ruler's whereabouts like what happened to him post-Children's Story. I mean, Slick Rick was one of my favorite MC in the late 80s era. 1989 was the time when I was around 5 years old when Children's Story came out. So, when the 90s came, that's where hip hop changed by the time I didn't know that he was in jail until Behind Bars came out in November 1994, that was the answer: He was behind bars. 1995 was the darker moment for hip hop and I will never forget that. Slick Rick was one of the greatest MC's who ever lived. Oh yeah, don't forget about the 1995 documentary The Show, It's where Russell visited Rick in jail. Hilarious movie ever.
I love Slick Rick..when I was young and first heard his voice and flow..i was mesmerized..I wanted to know what this magical shit was... couldnt find anything, of course no internet...a whole other world. But damn Slick Rick is dope as fuck.. real mc with such a dope style!
There is always several sides to every story, and although Rick may or may have not made some mistakes, that isn't for me to judge. All I know after having read about him and watched similar interviews, is that iRick is an intelligent man with a heart of gold. Peace and happiness to the man.
I wish Def Jam Recordings would re-issue all his albums from 1988 to 1999. Behind Bars should have gone diamond, and the Art of Storytelling should have gone diamond
He moved here when he was 11. The accent eventually fades he was a kid. Slash was born in the uk and lived until he was 13, u can't even tell he's from there.
Was a trip seeing a documentary that refers to Tupac as a living person and in the same breath talks about snoop dogg potentially going to prison for murder
Crazy shit is, he a positive role model to youth n kids to do right, hey young world, the story bout the kid, there’s more too. He shouldn’t have went to jail g, that’s a fact.
Stop talking about his accent..I have been in shoes where I changed accent..from British to country to totally ghetto..being around people makes that happen..
Dave Walker hi just because he lived in England doesn't mean he would have a London accent, England has over 10 cities and towns with over 20 different accents.
I’m from London and personally his British accent creeped in a bit at 1:06 - 1:11 especially the way he said “suffering” and “I could be out dead” sounded very much like a Londoner but then disappeared when he said the word “life” lol
This is why u don't put family with business, don't think your family members won't turn against u when it comes to money, big mistake hiring his cousin as a bodyguard.
Hey I want to use this interview in a paper I'm writing on Slick...mainly I'll just be pulling quotes from it.. one question how does one cite this? In MLA format.
love slick rick how can I go to a jail like that. look like a piece of freedom. of course I don't wanna. but if I do time in peace. big fan of your music. the reputation of this man.
3:31 Dr Dre & 2Pac later in that year will have a smash hit California Love (1995) Dre didn't go to Prison so he got parole, 2Pac went to Prison for months
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This man is a legend. Sadly he does not have the respect he deserves. The man has a unique style. Fucking legend
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@Nev Reid chileeeeeee
I consider him the greatest story teller of all time. Younger guys say Biggie, but to me Rick did it at a high level years before.
Facts
A legend!!
*"You know what I'm saying."*
Every 90s rapper.
Mostly New York rappers
@@bernarda9084which is almost every 90s rapper lmao
@@Nickfuckks yeah the amount of ny rappers is honestly insane
That slight south London accent is slick
invs ink he lost his accent been in the states too long
@@erinlevere6881 You can still hear the London accent slightly though
3:38 "You gotta overlook a lot of smart-mouths, because a lot of people are gonna say smart things to you and try you"
That's awesome advice by Slick Rick. And these "smart-mouths" are not just in jail, you might come across them in society too. But usually these people who "try you" are the ones who don't seem to have as bright a future as you have, that's why they can afford to say what they say because they're not the ones who will lose the most if you overreact to their statements and do something drastic.
frank grinds This is an old comment but this is some advice I needed to hear. To put it simply just don't sweat the shit talk.
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It’s not anti smart necessarily. Kanye got to say the things he said about George Bush and he was bigger and more successful than ever. Most importantly, he was actually right.
Yes this is legendary advice. Man was a wise one. Real Machiavellian shit.
slick rick moved to america when he was a teenager, the dude that said he moved here when he was 2 might be thinking of MF DOOM
he was 11, not a teenager
Tax in England is very high, there were a lot of places in the 80s and 90s in England that had a high unemployment rate as well.
Nah he was 11
@@cartoonworld1000 Do you think it was worse in those days compared to now 🤔
k n o w w h a t i m s a y i n ?
NAHMEAN
Yes, I know what you are saying....
You not funny at all tho
Dude if I lose an eye I’m going to start doing slick rick covers
😂 this made me lol
Ask Mike Tyson to punch you in one of your eyes like he did to Mitch Green
Legend. i hope he get his flowers 💐💐💐💐💐💯
Love Slick Rick. Him and MF DOOM are my favorite rap storytellers.
You are totally forgetting Kool G Rap, who pioneered story telling alongside Rick. Do the knowledge. MF Doom doesn't register on that radar.
@@andygreatfield I said that they are my favourite. So chill g I wasn't picking the best in the genre.
His awareness is outstanding. Even when at his lowest he’s humble fuck sakes
In 1995 when I was just 10 years old, Behind Bars was the answer to my questions about The Ruler's whereabouts like what happened to him post-Children's Story. I mean, Slick Rick was one of my favorite MC in the late 80s era. 1989 was the time when I was around 5 years old when Children's Story came out. So, when the 90s came, that's where hip hop changed by the time I didn't know that he was in jail until Behind Bars came out in November 1994, that was the answer: He was behind bars. 1995 was the darker moment for hip hop and I will never forget that. Slick Rick was one of the greatest MC's who ever lived. Oh yeah, don't forget about the 1995 documentary The Show, It's where Russell visited Rick in jail. Hilarious movie ever.
Im going to try and find his behind bars cd
Whatchu mean 'was"?
"Ya know what I'm sayin"
He has a weird combination of a London and New York accent
Well he from London and grew up in NY lol
Fade fresh as hell
I love Slick Rick..when I was young and first heard his voice and flow..i was mesmerized..I wanted to know what this magical shit was... couldnt find anything, of course no internet...a whole other world. But damn Slick Rick is dope as fuck.. real mc with such a dope style!
There is always several sides to every story, and although Rick may or may have not made some mistakes, that isn't for me to judge. All I know after having read about him and watched similar interviews, is that iRick is an intelligent man with a heart of gold. Peace and happiness to the man.
Listen to his track - Behind Bars. His best in my opinion
It’s all because of you I’m feeling sad and low
You went away and now my life is filled with rainy days !
Definitely one of my favorites !!
I actually met Uncle Ricky 16 years ago in Rocky Mount North Carolina he's absolutely a very down to earth guy I even freestyle for Slick Rick
This was the exact day I was born! Crazy!!
Dude ME TOO!!!!
I wish Def Jam Recordings would re-issue all his albums from 1988 to 1999. Behind Bars should have gone diamond, and the Art of Storytelling should have gone diamond
Best storyteller in hiphop.
Slick rick originally from London proud of that 👍🏾
Nas from-da-Ldn Why? Nigga identifies as an American, his past life is forgotten.
Wet Don He's not British nor does he identify as one. You shit teeth Brits have no known rappers so fuck off.
Astro American rappers from past are always gonna be good but modern American rappers are all shit way behind a lot of uk rappers
@@roccowingfield2210 Is that why most American rappers are globally known, while nobody outside of the UK, knows about UK rappers? Sit the fuck down.
Astro yeah uhhhhh drake is from England you fucking idiot
Ilove slick rick from India
The greatest rapper of all time.
😂
I came here becuase 1 of my favorite rappers idled him......Pharrell Williams
Knock em out the park Rick
He moved here when he was 11. The accent eventually fades he was a kid. Slash was born in the uk and lived until he was 13, u can't even tell he's from there.
Yo we need the slick Rick movie 🍿
listen to auditorium by mos def featuring the ruler he raps outta this world
And street talkin wit outkast that shit a bopppp
4:02 Powerful
Anyone else think the more you listen to rick his voice change
Was a trip seeing a documentary that refers to Tupac as a living person and in the same breath talks about snoop dogg potentially going to prison for murder
I seen this dude at a Miami heat game last season LADI DADI
slick rick is an innocent man
The phone deal is jail is a fact
Crazy shit is, he a positive role model to youth n kids to do right, hey young world, the story bout the kid, there’s more too. He shouldn’t have went to jail g, that’s a fact.
Other than hitting a innocent person I don’t see what he did wrong
Stop talking about his accent..I have been in shoes where I changed accent..from British to country to totally ghetto..being around people makes that happen..
Legend
Looked back and swore he Killed him...
Found our he lived in England till he was 11 was hoping he'd have a slight London accent
Dave Walker hi just because he lived in England doesn't mean he would have a London accent, England has over 10 cities and towns with over 20 different accents.
Hotel # 34 MAIN ST 69 he lived in london smartass
Hotel # 34 MAIN ST 69 he actually had an accent mainly you can hear it in the 80s. Faded over time.
I’m from London and personally his British accent creeped in a bit at 1:06 - 1:11 especially the way he said “suffering” and “I could be out dead” sounded very much like a Londoner but then disappeared when he said the word “life” lol
Beverly Huttinger London actually has a higher crime rate than NY.
Slick Rick is the Ladies Man.
he kind of told the future his song behind bars was supposed to be him in the video
Zezxi it was realeased while he was actually behind bars not before
This is why u don't put family with business, don't think your family members won't turn against u when it comes to money, big mistake hiring his cousin as a bodyguard.
Ricky Walters is such a respectable guy. He's improving his life after jail instead of trying to ruin it like other rappers...
Hey I want to use this interview in a paper I'm writing on Slick...mainly I'll just be pulling quotes from it.. one question how does one cite this? In MLA format.
Quote name of video
Purdue owl will show you mla & apa
Throw in a "know what I'm sayin"
T.R. D.Z. 6 yrs later😂😂😂
Footnotes.
Behind Bars should've went Diamond.
Slick Rick's an Englishman!
Wish package and dre should listen to him dude so fly
love slick rick how can I go to a jail like that. look like a piece of freedom. of course I don't wanna. but if I do time in peace. big fan of your music. the reputation of this man.
aplg 4my typos.
1995 the year I was born.
No one cares
Ever see the movie Amazon women on the moon? Don “ no soul” Summers? That’s the look he’s going for here for this interview LOL cardigan and all
You know what he sayin 🤤😂😅
We all know what ur saying Rick
i cried 😭
He already had line in his air? He was the first then?
The first for what? A part in his hair? Naw brotha not even close. That was the dopeboy era.
They been doing it before slave ages.
Most real gangstas.done that my dad use to bang he kept a lined part with his fade when i was a baby n the 90s
Dudes good but damn, I swear if he says "y'know what i'm sayn" one more time i'm gonna shit lol.
He’s not happy being interviewed in the clink.
Yeah we know!
"Know what I'm saying?"
Memories
Elisabeth go get lost if you aint gonna show love to mc ricky dee
damn respect from snoop
i don't know what he's saying :v
3:31 Dr Dre & 2Pac later in that year will have a smash hit California Love (1995) Dre didn't go to Prison so he got parole, 2Pac went to Prison for months
he moved when he was 12 he has said that he is british and proud
He made a song about behind bars about 5 years later......
He sounds like that YoungMelo freak.
U not funny at all tho
Slick Rick Behind Bars Interview (1995)
What yall on about
Peace Rick always love my nigga.. 🤘
4:29 por qué la rejas esta escrita también en español?
Yes, I know what you are sayi'n
Know m'sayan
Oh I was comin to see if he has a British accent. I thought he did!
Tha worlds happiest rapper in tha most suicidal place
He might be American now but those teeth are still 100% British...
What does that even mean
ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh what ya saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay?
Dude got out of jail and eventually acquired a rental property. I think it's in the Bronx.
I respect u
You know what I’m sayin
Mona lisa slick Rick
How many years was he in prison
this must've been filmed in 1993
I think it’s like a Brooklyn curse for the rappers to get locked
Was he in gen pop?
Yeah
Does anyone know what he's saying??
who else in a way thinks he kinda look like lil tracy
He looking with 20/20 eyes
How can you blame him? He was shot weeks prior, I would have did the exact same thing
I thought he would have an english accent
I know what he's saying
You know what I’m saying X99999999999999 times
Edit: I dint know someone already commented kinda the same thing
Before the og there was the fg first gangster
What happened to his eye
Glass got in his eye when he was an infant
the original “behind bars” album version is waaayyy better
I'm about to take a know wha im census
nam sayin?
tupac was afraid his time will end like slick rick...and whats funny he is real gangsters he took no shit from anybody
ya know wah im sayin!
They locked up all the big heads government plays a lot of games
They had Slick Rick, Dana Dane, Monie Love… are there a lot of European black people in NYC, or was that a coincidence?
Also, MF Doom.
Extremely not smart of him to just talk about HIS suffering when asked if he feels remorse