Eyedea & Abilities - Smile (Official Video)
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Second video from their new album "By The Throat" In Stores Now.
Director: Maria Juranic
DP: Steve Speers
Producer: Scott Ferril
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If there was ever a time we needed you more than ever, it's right now. R.I.P. Eyedea..
The family is in shambles and it doesn't help that the prophet has gone to rest.
Oh my, i had no eyedea he passed wtf.😢
@@tolishaws years and years ago, heroin
Oh no Rest In Peace artist
Saw Atmosphere perform on the 1yr anniversary of Eyedea's passing. It was a special feeling. Could feel what they had in Slugs voice 😥 Portland Maine
Being from MN I knew a lot of people who knew Mike. I met him once in the studio and I remember he was so present, constantly speaking in poetry, even about the curtains. Quite a soul. Gone too soon for sure.
Holy shit, crazy to see you here. Kinda makes me smile to see that people still remember Mikey.
^^
Holy crap its actually you! Im subscribed and a big fan of your channel!
one of the most beautiful souls ever. i cry that hes dead and i never even met him
Man... that presence sure translates well.. kinda makes the rest of us know... were alive long after were dead. DO WHAT IS RIGHT
RIP Eyedea (November 9, 1981 - October 16, 2010), aged 28
You will be remembered as a legend.
Can’t come to terms that it’s been that long.
Yea definitely Eyedea was truly 1 of a kind, a once in a millennium type of talent he definitely influenced my creativity & just the fact he did whatever he wanted to do regardless of what is popular or relevant
He died on my birthday.
Still can't believe he left this shithole before me. Goddammit.
I was born the same year and month as him.
Stay safe to everyone who needed this track right now.
Reminding myself to SMILE
Thanks
@@slippi2476 No problem. Xoxo
Thank you, my friend ❤️
Thank you
FOREVER & EVER & EVER.....
this song will never get old.
thank u guys for saving my life with this art.
RIP EYEDEA
😍
Frfr
This song got me through the most stressful and depressing period of my life. I can't thank this dude enough. RIP man.
Your a G man big ups
i feel you when I'm down i come to this song
Strictly for my keeps
Love you all. everything.
his music did that for a lot of us. forever have love for eyedea in my heart
It's strange to miss someone you've never met.
Nicholas Weber It's kinda like a comedians line I know....I like to reminisce with people I don't know???
Feel the same way about Mac Miller now😢
How about Robin Williams? Lol
summed that up perfectly Nicholas
I have to agree. I didn't find his music until after he passed... wish I could have watched him perform just once.
Lived homeless broken and broke and this man's words from day to day at times kept me from spiraling down into my negative thoughts even more. Thanks bro!!!!!!!
Over a decade later, and I feel like Rhymesayers and the few thousand followers gotta know...this right here is timeless. 2020 this is being played and always RIP Eyedea. We all pour one for him every time we hear that voice. I know this is the hit and his better work is not as popular but here's where to post your 2020 eulogys I think.
Brad Ahrens amen dude.
Wow this is the first song of his I’ve heard and I didn’t know he was deceased hope he’s resting in peace. I love this beautiful song and it’s lyrics still apply today if not more so than ever before
2021
haha timeless. Here i am re-discovering this almost 2 decades later and I just sent this to someone who definitely has never heard it before. It's timeless I said.
@@jasonsaulters6027 Hell yeah and thank you for bringing it back to me with a comment. Fuckin let's go.
12 years since the world lost a genius who's words still help me feel less alone even at 33 years old. R eye p Michael Larsen
the world truly has NO EYEDEA
Glad to see people still listening to this gem. RIP brother.
A great man (Sean Daley: AKA Slug) said, "Writers never die." I don't think anyone could say it better, and it means even more knowing that Slug and Eyedea were (like) brothers. Eyedea will always be remembered. Such a beautiful lyricist, writer, but more importantly, person. We'll see you when we get there, Michael.
Eyedea wont always be remember....as much as i want to believe that, it sounds too emotional...you gotta realize at some point this planet is going to die, and if we dont find a way out or still havent off ourselves yet(, by any means neccesssary) eyedea will be forgoten.....along with everyone else living on this planet...unless aliens...which is why i try to enjoy his music while i still can....appreciate it and thats all
yeah this world WILL pass but we go on... man i had no idea he passed!?!? what happened??
@@bastardmike3052 he got home and took some opiates( i think) and crashed on the bed face plant resulting in him sufficating to death...from what i can gather
@@jorgeflores9421 fuck... thanks for telling me bro. damn
So many quotable lines and any one of them is enough to solidify Eyedea's title as a genius writer.
well said friend
Still see the Eyedea is alive stickers all over the cities….Legend.
I just saw a bumper sticker "The world has no Eyedea" recently.
It warms my soul knowing that everyone is still listening.
We are still listening to this day
Still here.
I met this man face to face at an Atmosphere concert when i was 15 years old at the metro in chicago ,illinois totally clueless to the hip hop scene..(trying to be a bboy)i was at a bboy circle where everyone was showing off thier skills before the show. On the sideline by the bar there he was with a red plaid fleece buttoned up cholo style a white T with some skinny jeans and had a bald fade(Looked like an average skater*) he told me dude go and break man you look like youre about to go crazy on the floor (Dressed like i came outta the movie "Beatstreet")...i said nah man im kinda scared i might crash ...he said*** you need to loosen up man, here go to the bar and ask for a beer and point at me ,tell them i sent you***. not knowing he was, i looked at him with a wierd ass face (i was only 15 never drank before*). i said no thanks man.. thinking he was trolling me*. I came for an atmosphere concert to meet slug* and beyond*. i heard of eyedea but never seen what he looked like. I thought he was one of the illest underground artists around in my time. Slug came on the stage and started off the show and said "we got a special guest appearance for you guys" he siad "can we get eyedea on the stage please" and everyone started cheering loud af. the beat dropped and the guy standing next to me ,the guy that was talking to me for 15 mins trying to get me to bboy and get me drunk for the first time was one of the most inspirational, talented, and under rated underground emcees of his time* Yes.. Eyedea himself put his hand on my shoulder and said "make sure you grab that beer man" he rushed on stage and started going off... As salty as i was at that moment not knowing he was , i gave a run in the bboy circle while he was emceeing and everyone gave me props* didnt get the beer though*. it was an all ages event and once it hit 11:00 pm under age had to leave so i didnt get to talk to him after.He literally taught me never judge a book by its cover* R.i.p. Eyedea, im glad i got to meet a legend in the flesh.
Holy shit man, you got to meet a legend face to face, dam... you are a true lucky man
And the story tho, awesome just like in the books...
Ive got a lot of stories ,lived in chicago almost all my life , difference between me and the shit you read in books my stories are true* R.i.p Eyedea and R.i.p Prodigy*
tell me a good story bro
*true*
I can't tell if your a master troll or if your being serious. But if your serious that's a amazing story man
I really needed this today. Eyedea may be gone, but his message will live on forever. And his spirit and songs will continue to help pick people up when they are down.
Your profile picture is Bell Delphine.
"Even if it breaks me I won't let it make me frown.I'm falling but no matter how hard I hit the ground, I'll still smile."
So good for the soul.
🥰🫶☝️❤️
Listening to this and praying. These times we live in are different to everyone and everything but we have to understand the lyrics and the message and be strong.
🍻
Amen, God bless you in Jesus name.
Miss you Eyedea . I am your fan from India. I discovered your music in 2009, I saw your freestyle battles and became your fan. Then next year in 2010, you left this world. I was very sad then, I remember your facebook wall was full with all R.I.P messages ...your music helped me to cope up with my old days of struggle and it helped me a lot to rekindle my spirit. This song is one of my favorite of your song and i guess it will never get old. R.I.P
stifler4eva u from India man!
stifler4eva bro me too... I just found his music an hour or two ago but I do hip hop.. Do contact me,if u rap. Having a rapper Known, would be a good start of our respective careers
Hello, I am from Bulgaria.. and my story is the same...
something about this songs just seems to slow down time. Glad to see this video has over 2million views. Even after his death Eyedea's words are still changing lives
i don't know what i like better. the way you praise eyedea or the fact that you youtube account is my favourite footballer of all time. cheers mate
This to me is the pinnacle of modern day hip hop.
Pinnacle of morality and humanity. If everyone understood Eyedeas philosophy a little more, the world would be a better place.
John orourke its the pinnacle of hipster hiphop
@@DaukszPSN thats something a hipster would say
Eyedea is one artist out of thousands that has made an impact on my life and has made me into a better person. Taking in his words n messages to heart and apply his teachings to get me out of hard situations bc Eyedea taught me how to fight my demons with his poetry. I can not, I mean CAN NOT, believe youre dead bro. Never got to meet you, wish I had!
I've been listening for a while on Spotify. TH-cam recommended this and I put it off excited to see what they did for the video. Looked at the comments and saw the "news". I had no clue. I saw how long's it been since they released any new music but I didn't assume he had passed. And to see it was an accidental overdose like Mac hurt more than anything.
His music has spoken to me and helped me in ways beyond just advice. Definitely paying my respects today. Rest in power.
"it ain't all good, but it's all good enough, so I know I'm alright" man this song just brings so much emotion to the surface, in a real positive way.
"The aged professor quotes "Freedom's without a path" now he dresses like a widow and preaches "love is dead" in every class. But curiosity killed the cat and taught the dog in him how to act and it burned his bridge to Jill so he tries to drown the guilt with a bottle of Jack" Damn.
Odd. I read this as it was playing. Beautiful lyrics
Hmmm, listened a few times... definitely not.
Kent Singman it's actually Jill.
Such an insanely amazing sequence
BOoM
My homie since third grade showed this song the other day. I grew up listing to atmosphere and living legends. It’s crazy how I missed this group. RIP. It’s been awhile but he’s not forgotten.
13 years later and this song still hits me hard. So beautifully sad
2024, anyone?
Still and always will be!
Oczywiście! Still one love.
Right here. Went out to eat Mexican food w Mikey in San antonio circa -04 back when I was a hip hop head.
Here! Howdy!
Always fam. 🤝✨
2024 in here! Still remembered!
Haven't left my dude. Keep smiling
Of course. Then, now, and later. I would be a fool not to refresh my memory every now and then.
It's 2015 and I just found him? Damn. I fail at life, this is amazing! R.I.P :c
its okay... what matters is you found him now C:
Found him yesterday myself, best 24 hours ever.
What did he died from?
Gilbert Grape asphyxiation on vomit in his sleep.
PagerNinerTwelve Yeah i checked it out,that sucks.
I can't believe it's been 10 years already wtf. Every time I remember, I feel like we failed you somehow. You should still be around
We still miss you so much Mikey.
Yes we do :( r eye p
Yes we do 😥
@@trevorquinn3757 pplu88kll7l8l7l7kkukkkkkkklllllolo9liioootpo
I dont. I see him in the mirror every night. If the sun rises and our Eye(dea)s open then come whatever may!
@@trevorquinn3757 b. 1
Happy Birthday EYEDEA. Gone but never forgotten R EYE P
Born in 94, still can’t stop thinking how dope eyedea would be if he was still in the game. Not only was he one of the three best freestylers I ever heard. Mc juice, harry Mack and eyedea… in no order.. but he was also the best battle rapper I ever heard. Punchlines, delivery and stage presence was second to none in my opinion
Plus his albums were all sick as fuck
Almost 2020 still miss Eyedea I'll play this until I die
2020 and forever blaring it ❤️
Doing a video on him!
He died when I was 3 😭
Discovered Eyedea a year ago, still listening to it every day multiple times. It's very seldom that an artist has amazed me so much over such a long period of time.
This song always puts a lump in my throat and makes me smile with tears in my eyes… RIP Eyedea, thank you for the art
I had no idea who this guy waz I just Turned 30 today and I waz drunk and hungover trying to drank my problems away. I saw this guy on a Facebook post and looked him up and let's just say I felt alot better after listening to his lyrics I've been struggling with depression all my life I felt a slight relief hearing this song Thank you sir. #RIP 😢✊✊✊✊
Still smilin' for you bro. Never met you, but miss you. Thanks for your amazing music, got me through hard times. RIP.
That's what's beautiful you can reminisce with ppl you don't know cuz you most likely relate to his music
Eyedea,wake up brother..hip-hop still needs you fam!
Been acceidentally listening to this since highschool. It was a very rough moment of my life. Because of this song im still here! Thank you eyedea, rest well in paradise!
I started listening to him a year after he passed away. I was in 6th grade and never stopped listening to him ever since. I graduated Highschool this year. time flies by so fucking fast. but Instead of being sad about my childhood and teenage years coming to an end. I still Smile. :)
It’s music like this that keeps this mortal coil pushing forward. Unbelievable. I just found Eyedea.. i can already say First Born might be the best album ever created. Profound lyrics in every breath. Rip.
Don't forget to check out face candy. His best work imo
@@pilids3514 totally agreed, the end of Witness Protection and Pill are fucking wow. Hope you’re doing well
This song brings so many memories that i don't know if i should cry or smile R.I.P Eyedea
I've listened for eight years. Tonight I needed this song. Thank you.
holy shit, man predicted our future. people, PLEASE start listening to each other. we can always SMILE. R.EYE.P.
i just recently discovered his music. im blown away. so sad he passed away, that he didn‘t win the fight against his demons. his lyrics are on another level, so thoughtful, poetic and reflective. gone way too soon.
A heartbreaking mural angrily depicted by the ever skilled rogue painter on a side of a building nobody will ever see. I feel his pain in his sickening, beautiful words.
This song is like gospel to me. There aren't enough words in the English language to describe how much this song has affected me and my outlook on the world, on myself and on those around me. R Eye P, thank you for all you've done in the time you had
Finally have enough money to set up my studio at the age of 27. My parents disabled, have been working extraordinarily hard to do this and I hope by the ripe age of 40, to be half as outspoken as this gent, right here..
The world has no Eyedea.
Snarky Marcus not anymore my friend :( they'll have no eyedea how great he was
nope
not a dam clue
ive done good marketing as an apostle, i tell everyone i meet, 2 years ago this had 1 million views, we've been doing good work keep marketing this, rep it, worship this idol if anyone deserves it it's this brilliant teacher
Sadly this is true
After my first time listening to this song, it has opened up my life to this new genre of music. I really really really wish I had grown up years before and possibly had the chance to even see this guy. Eyedea is going to stick with me for the rest of my life, and he has opened me up to philosophy and his ideas of the universe have just changed my life and the way I look at things. This one man has changed my entire out point of my life, and yet I have zero chance of ever meeting him until I'm dead.
Be happy with what you have.
Theosophy
I met him and Kristoff Krane a couple times.
John Olson I bet that was pretty awesome~
It was. I live in Fargo, ND so not too far from where they're.from
Eyedea has helped me so much, i was on the verge of doing something i would highly regret, then i listened to Here for you...and it made me feel needed
R.Eye.P
If most of you young up and comers listened to guys like this who're like modern day prophets, you'll be better prepared for life to come. Remember our minds are creative limitless powers and through that imagination you're gifted, remember that ANYTHING is possible. Smile, let it go, go on through this short time we share on this world.
2013-2024. Always a valuable & relevent track. Whole album man. I accept it as perfection, and keep on existing in it
I really hope there is a heaven, cause the minute i die i want to see this guys soul shining from above. RIP, you've made beauty man
" Kids barely 18 are dying, so billionaires can make more. "
Eyedea was so ahead of his time.
R Eye P
I mean no disrespect but that concept essentially dates back to Mesopotamian civilization.
@@TexasGreed I didn't realize there were billionaires back then.
“It's beautiful the way agony connects us to the living
I think of the world when I hurt and keep on existing in the now” is now tattooed on my forearm. I literally wear my heart on my sleeve.
Love looking through the comments on an E&A track, he'd be proud of his legacy, he really has changed people's lives with his music, that's a rare honour.
buried an uncle today, this song comes in so handy on days like this. the hook alone is good enough to get someone through the hard times. i'll still smile :')
Eyedea was a big part of me growing up and here I am coming back years later as I'm working. Eyedea's work will live forever. I'll still smile.
What makes this song even heavier and sadder is that his issues he would of been fighting everyday, killed him, prematurely too. RIP Eyedea
"agony is truth, it's our connection to the living. i accept it as perfection and keep on existing in the now"
Who was saddened by the loss of such a gifted rapper cause I missed out on this man and his raps when I was a kid
Lifelong hip hop participant here. Eyedea was only 4 months older than me when he passed in '10 and I have the utmost appreciation for his bars and sense of poetry. Gone but never forgotten in my humble book... *lifts glass
A soul like his doesn't last long in this world, and they didn't want him to go mainstream. Strange phenomena.
I cant belive how positive almost ALL the comments are in this video. Show something about his fan base, and lyrical talent. The is small skill set in ryhming, but to touch people's hearts with your words is true music. I am for ever thankfull for RYHMESAYERS ent!
I always find myself back here year after year for some philosophy and amazing bars. Thank you, Micky
RIP Man, we've never met but I appreciate you're music alot
This song still make me cry. What an understanding beautiful soul he was.i Freestyle my life l! Thank you. Deeply.this song saved me from suicides screams many times. I feel so grateful to get to live life. Thank you eyedea
"Self-proclaimed rebels say "We must oppose the system"
"You gotta take a stand - if you're not against 'em you're with 'em"
Signs read "Support the troops" "Bring 'em home" "No more innocent victims"
But when a homeless veteran asks for spare change you're too busy protesting to even listen"
👍
+Simon Keel Reiterating lyrics does not make a good comment. If Eyedea taught you anything it should be individual expression.
ChowChow I repost it because most people just listen to the sound rather than the meaning
+Simon Keel True hip hop fans value the lyrics as much as the beat. We don't need your "cliff notes." Kids these days..
"kids these days" genius
This song both breaks and mends my heart at the same time, every time. Don't know what it is.
12 years ago he left this realm but his music will never stop making an impact. REYEP, we miss you Mikey.
One of the best hip hop songs I've ever heard. Period.
Eyedea, you are true inspiration to others. We miss you dearly. Thank you for all insight and love.
RIP.
does anyone here knew that Eyedea beat Immortal Technique in a rap battle and won the tournament 2000
DragonNomak I think like the only person to beat Eydea was Brother Ali
R0B3RTL3M0N5 And Slug. I remember my uncle keeping tabs on all of his battles from the late 90's-00's.
D'Yeay Cluever oh, cool. i wasn't aware! i honestly thought it was just the one haha
+R0B3RTL3M0N5 And Sage Francis I believe
Jordan Vanderkuyl thought there was 1, now you's are telling me there was 3. well fuck
RIP Eyedea. Thank you so much for your amazing energy.
this was ahead of its time. it still hits so hard
Eyedea didn’t waste a single word in his songs literally so poetic
This song got me through some shit, can't thank mikey enough for releasing something so healing into the world. RIP EYEDEA
I havent heard this dude in almost 3years ....crazy how time flew n this song still hold strong ties to me
R.i.p 👁 eyedea.2020 we here .time thought me to see every second real fast.
This message will transcend into the love and hearts of others infinitely. Best message conveyed i feel has ever been! RIP SWEET SOUL MIKEY. I LOVE YOU!!!!
Only few people listen to this kind of music . ANYONE ? 2018 ? let's make the music spread out to the whole wide world ! EYEDEA is the real G-O-A-T .
I'm here with ya
2022!!
2023
RIP eyedea this song saved my life no joke gun in forehead i snapped out of it when this played on my lap top see you in 65 years.
You are loved brother hang on man this shit won't be forever find god and try to find happiness in every moment bro we have no choice because this shit will kill a if we let it man do not fall weak you are so much better that that and you have potential to do great.
That's awesome man, I mean I don't like that your surroundings lead the feeling of hopelessness but the fact that the man who I think of as a modern day Jesus pushed that gun away really speaks to me. I can only imagine the mania that occurred when the world opened up and shed some light on a broken soul. I could never ever follow through with suicide, it's just not in me but the thought sparks chemicals in my brain that just makes me want to be a better being, if only but for a few moments it's still something. I believe it's healthy to fall apart once in awhile for alot of us that's all we can do. keep on keeping on brother.
+haga daga I saw a video of two dudes helping out a homeless vet. He just broke down and was sobbing and hugged them. That one moment gave him the hope he needed to keep fighting. There are so many people out there worse off than you that could use your help. That one moment of being the better man and helping someone can mean the difference between life and death for another person. Power thru and make real change, if only for a moment.
God bless homie! Hope you're still doing ok
fake but alright
We miss you. We breathe you. You delivered us and set us free...we love and appreciate you. May the either take your soul and cherish it..
One of the best songs from one of the best to do it. I pour out a drink while sitting on your bench at Cherokee park my friend
My friend put me onto Eyedea’s & Abilities like last week and I’m already in love with them. Shame this man has passed so soon, everything that came out of his month is not only uplifting, but very intelligent.
We could have really used his voice these past few months. (Fuck 2020)
We miss you every day, beautiful poet.
R.I.P Eyedea, gone but never forgotten you live on in all of us through your lyrics.
He made the perfect song about his struggles in life and the struggles of others. Poor guy wish he was still around making music loved him for along time now miss him
When I first heard this song I cried....And that was before knew he passed. This man is a legend.
Who's still here in 2021? Timeless song. R.i.p Michael 🙏❤️
Found the Oliver hart album one night tripping on acid.... changed my life ever since. I finally saw the silver lining.
Deeply saddens me I never got to see you in person but your music will always be something most people will never comprehend, yet it gives so many of us relief to have everything we feel put into words so skillfully. RIP.
this man was a genius. one of the greatest ever
This man and his music mean so much to me, his words truly changed me life. And as much as I love listening to his stuff every now and then it just hits me that he isn't here anymore and it just breaks my heart. I know its selfish but I feel like I just need his music. I think I can speak for a lot of people when i say I never met him, but I feel like I lost a close friend, but I'll still smile
Almost 5 years. I never knew you, you lived in my city, not far from where I spend a lot of my time. Never saw you perform. You're still missed, by strangers and friends alike. I love your lyrics. Thanks for giving us your all.
I miss this fucking man. He was the change this world fucking needed. His philosophy and wisdom could calm every nerve and focus every mind. Live for everything around you.
Rest in peace Eyedea, this track got me through some very hard times when I lost my best friend.