Lecrae - Welcome to America (@lecrae @reachrecords)
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Check out the new music video for "Welcome to America" off of Lecrae's seventh studio album, Anomaly!
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Directed by: Isaac Deitz (@IsaacDeitz)
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True word's, ya spitting da real actual facts 🔥
Amazing sermon on race relations for anyone interested:
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People are saying that This is America is the most fitting song right now, but i think this song tops it
Jay Ocq I didnt mean any disrespect my dude, sorry if i offended you i was legit trying to hype up one of my fav Rappers songs. I have seen the statistics, and as a white person i do feel attacked that we deal with more whites getting killed than blacks a year, im not sleeping on anyone or anything. But America has decided to handle the situation with the Blacks right now and i am in full support of helping another nation of human beings, im not looking for a fight, if God tells me its now or never im gonna take his hand and walk to the front lines. so itd be very appreciated if you stop trying to pick fights where there are non to be held, go find a public forum for that.
Jay Ocq I understand you completely! I am glad you are open and not afraid to speak your mind like a lot of people, so kudos to you
This is true America at its lowest
@@caitrissman741 damn wish I could read whatever comments were deleted
David Crockett i wish i could show you the screen shots i got a lot of them
1st verse: America from an African American's perspective
2nd verse: America from a veteran's perspective
3rd verse: America from an immigrant's perspective
...Lecrae is a musical genius.
Indeed Indeed.
The first verse was more directed to the addicts, and struggles that people face in America, not just African Americans but any one else who struggles with something. He cover everything from sex slavery to drug addicts and everything in between. I agree though, Lecrae is one of the best out there.
TH13beast
I agree. I kinda oversimplified the 1st verse. Thanks
TH13beast The first verse is actually from Lecrae's perspective.
Mktrenton He was an addict.
Lecrae BEEN talking about all this
You right, Christina.
Even the images are so similar to a lot of the stuff going on rn
I think what Lecrae is trying to say is that America needs prayer for all those problems. I think he is trying to tell Christians that we should go & spread the love of God to all these people that have problems. These people need God's love. Thank You Lecrae for this music video.
Exactly
Lecrae didn't even imply or allude to spreading Gods love. That's unfortunate. My first impression was actually just a hate song on America. Then I pondered it and realized that many OT prophets spoke of the true state their nation was in without a coat of sugar. However, I still feel strongly that lecrae could have spoken of God with an evangelistic theme at least once. America, after all, was once a much greater nation In regards to beliving in the Holy Bible and living it out and EVANGELIZING. Love to brother lecrae. Pray for him.
Paul Sheldon he does not need to speak about god every time to get his point across. He just likes to speak the truth. This why he does not want to be labeled a Christian rapper because people always think he need to speak about god. He is a rapper who believes in god who will speak the truth. This song to help people open their eyes about America and what actually happens.
Paul Sheldon Amen Paul and Lecrae actually has chosen a different side if people would only pay attention.I don't listen to him anymore whatsoever.Look it up and see.One of his vids he is wearing upside down cross too.He is deceiving people.
rochelle sannipoli idk how he is deceiving people. Thats the problem with christians because all they think is someone can't speak about anything else. The religon is to be a foller of jesus christ. Spread the word and worship him. Always speak the truth and as far as I know he does that. He done nothing for someone to say he changed.
The fact that he uses an instrumental that incorporates Native Indian chanting and drumming in a song called Welcome to America is genius referencing to the history
I never noticed that!!
C🎉😊😊
Wow!!!
That is a good point too... Wasn't made by just a man in his own time...
Speaks to me in a lot of ways...
still one of the best songs out there.
Beat 10/10
Flow 10/10
Message 11/10
bravo Lecrae
Richard Kelly yea i met this guy at my church we were talking one of my preechers are a rapper his name is dat boy
This should be our national anthem 🇺🇸💯
welcome to america> this is america any day
“Went to war for this country , came back and now you’re grilling me .” Shit hits hard . It’s how I felt when I got back from the Marines .
God bless you brother your my hero
Oorah brother! Same here, back in 1995...
Thank to everyone who serves including their families ❤🤍💙God bless and protect our troops and their families 💞
Thank you for serving this country 🙏!!!
If nobody else has told you... THANK YOU BROTHER ! ! ! From one Veteran to another.
This video is so heavy. Makes me ask myself, what am I doing to show love and care for others in America?
As the director of this video, getting people the think that was the the goal from from the beginning. That comment was so confirming :)
+tubopopcorn today at a pizza joint I saw 2 Army guys walk in. I thought "I should offer to buy their meal" but another man got up from his table and bought their meal before I finally got up to do it. It was so great to see.
Thank those in the military and veterans (as well as police and fire and doctors, etc) , be thankful for the blessings you have, and do what u can to help those who are not as fortunate.
tubopopcorn great work. you captured his lyrical message with visuals almost in sync.
tubopopcorn Great job! The lyrics and clips convey a message that have a potentially unifying force for people in the U.S. There's always hope!
***** Preach!
Hits different in 2020...
yea
Nah fr
Even more different today in 2021...
It's not new.
@@manuelmateo3392 welcome to America.
Lecrae helped lead me to Christ 🙏🏽
Joe Glover amen bro ✌
ha im 2 years late to your comment, but congrats man! it's good to see some christians on internet comments XD
it gets a little lonely out here
@@boiboi7717 right but we ain't alone
Only Jesus can help you to be a Christ and son of god Amen !
boi boi 9 months am late too but dont worry theres a lot of us
Did I actually find a good rapper that actually doesn't talk about ass money or drugs
There's a lot of those. You should probably look a little harder lmao
Yes I've been a fan since 2009!!
I agree
The group 116 or 11six actually has lots of great rappers KB, Andy mineo, Lecrae, Trip Lee..
Yes my good sir you did
The original "This is America"
Danggg trueeee also this isnt just a video rep but the lyrics an all.
*retweet*
amen
Ha I like that
True!
Why isnt this being blasted all over America?
Cause of the message
+Capricorn Ninety-Five A message that people who are well off dont wanna hear cause its some sort of "way to guilt me into giving away my money" or for some of the people who want to put it in better terms "an advocacy stunt to waste away dollars to small organizations who are not gonna make that much of a differance".
+Jon-John Pinckney Even people that aren't well off dont want to hear it. People dont like hearing whats wrong/the truth...
Yep they just want to hear their own mouth and stay with people whose opinions are similar to theirs.
My opinion=Your opinion if it compliments my opinion.
I remember when patriotism was constant debates in the senate and they come out, win or lose, like brethren or civilized men. Nowadays its like "either your with us or you are a terrorist".
People like to be comfortable. Ideas and facts that conflict with our own create discomfort because we have to rethink things. People would rather just keep away from it all and stay comfortable but ignorant.. We wouldn't know that the earth revolves around the sun (and not vice versa) if one guy didnt challenge the world. What happened then? The church (a strong political power back then) tried to shut him up by kicking him out because they were uncomfortable.The blind leading the blind...
This warmed and broke my heart in so many ways. I think this is my favorite music video. :)
Amen!
I Agree!!!!! Also check out "Ayo" christian remix by yak-yak . His similar to Lecrae !
Becca Fickel You have a beauty smile :)
Becca Fickel It's definitely my favorite Lecrae music video for sure!!
Renan Castro thank you :)
After being in Afghanistan and seeing how things unfolded, the second verse hits differently now versus when I first listened to it in high school. The part that really hit home was when he says “ain’t nobody give a jack in America.” When I left, it seemed like people could have cared less if I lived or died when the learned of the deployment, including the church I was a part of. Then when I came home, I tried to hold back tears when I saw all those people waiting for their loved ones to welcome them back with enthusiasm, but nobody was there and in fact my ride was about 40 minutes late. I’ve suppressed those memories, but listening to this song brings back those memories. 22 vets take their life daily, nobody seems to care about that. And now seeing how we’ve just moved on from Afghanistan as if it never happened makes me so angry at times. I’ve forgiven, but will never forget. It’s why whenever I hear,” thank you for your service,” it is vanity to me because the actions spoke louder than words. But what’s the point of talking. A lot of y’all don’t really care America. That’s what the actions show.
Sorry you experienced that
I can't imagine that feeling but I sympathize with it ❤
I'm sorry to hear that. Thank you for making such a sacrifice for our country, I hope you and all veterans get the appreciation you deserve.
Couldnt agree more. Stay safe brother❤✌
First of all I hope that you feel sorry for the Afghans that you've participated in killing... you did service to the devil by doing so! 9/11 was an inside job! I hope you feel sorry for yourself for thinking that going into war was a good life option over most, when you are an ignorant who've been bamboozled. I understand that many end lonely and broke... then commit suicide. But I think they do so because they feel humiliated for going to war for a bunch of ungrateful sons of bitches and all the special treatment for the heros was a lure. War has lost its nobility centuries ago, it has become an industry and a lucrative business, and you are no better than a service material to them, that's why you are often nicknamed as GI (Government Issue) feel yourself lucky for being in America where you can have the bare minimum and imagine if you were one of those on the other side, where there is close to none medical care, nonexistent psychological support, scarcity and desolation all around, imagine yourself one of those you was trying to kill on sight because you've an order issued from the highest instance in your fucking country, an order to commit injustice, an order to take someone life just because you've been brainwashed to associate with terrorism).
Anyone else get goose bumps??
+Jadon Ghereben , i did.
Yuppers
+James Carter ALWAYS
I did as well did you get it during the Chinese guys part
yes every time
the veteran part hits home
i wouldnt know but im sorry. im a future marine ship out november. salute to all who served
+Alonso Moreno Are you going to Camp Pendleton or Parris Island?
Camp Pendleton
Alonso Moreno Just keep your head up and take one day at a time. Like me and others, you might enjoy a good part of it, at least the physical part and not so much the yelling lol. Do that and you'll be fine.
yeah so i heard
movie black and blue got me here .. 2019 .... its crazy im just hearing this for the first time..... this song is powerful 🔥🔥💪🏾
Black and Blue got me here too....
Me too man ✊😎💯🔥
Same here
Same here
As a black combat vet. I approve this comment
Lecrae is showing us the painful side of america that nobody wants to see.
absolutely
He's showing the same thing every rap artist shows in their videos ... Drugs, guns and chaos
Jason Springer through a different worldview and perspective.
L'Den Skinner ... Don't be afraid of what you don't understand ... Shut up is kind of childish ... I was hoping for a more intellectual comment; but okay
yodaddy. It is through a different perspective yet you can't change history and America is the country that other countries follow in it's iniquities ... Revelations tells us that ... You cant'get away from the chaos, guns and drugs any other perspective would be falsely percieved
I'm so sure the media wants to censor Lecrae. They don't want him to become a bigger voice than he already is. I'm so thankful Lecrae does this for God. Never had time to watch this video before and now I watch it and say wow......I can't believe I haven't seen this before.
This song needs to go viral. Not just Anomaly, but ANY SONG on that album is better than 90% of the music coming out right now. Lecrae is just SO REAL, man! That's what I love about his music. It needs to get bigger. Reach Records has been empowered by Christ to reach many, and it needs to get bigger. Needs to expand. The Unashamed movement and God's calling for men's hearts will reach EVERYONE, I pray.
Btw, the clique NEEDS to put out another album.
I love that album..so true and so powerful
Ha, Ify! I see that you have been a fan for a long time.
The immigrants part hit home for me. Some of them don't even know what they are coming into, they just trust what they heard and take a leap of faith by coming to America.
I assume I'm not the only one who goosebumps while listening to this?
same here its scary stuff man
its the spirit!
Prolific Curses amen
darkkiller768 yeah I did too
from start to finish
Whats amazing is how he gave respect to the true natives of this land, by putting in Native American chants.
+Antonio Hicks OOOOOOHHHHH! I never put the two together.
Woow that is a great observation . I would've never came up with that . It makes the song even more meaningful than what it already is. Nice !
I thought that was African chants
+Isaiah Jackson pretty sure they are
+Antonio Hicks Oh Wow I would have completely missed that. Danke for pointing it out!
The drastic difference between childish gambinos version is a major difference between people. One side sees america from a victim point of view and the other sees it really just as it is, which is different people that have different struggles and different experiences. I don’t care who you are, you have struggles, and this shows that.
Lecrae is pointing out the hypocrisy of Americans who claim to live The Gospel but who turn their backs on the poor and disenfranchised. The truth of this song doesn't just hurt; it's a heartbreaking look in the mirror for a selfish nation. WWJD?
Shannon Shepherd there's more poor white folk than black fact. Out in the country side there 100s of thousanda of white Americans that are dirt poor but you don't see that on the news so you don't know. I grew up poor my whole family and all my neighborhood was poor. And every single person who lived in my neighborhood was white and 90% of the kids in my grade was poor. And yes every single one of em was white. Rual America never sees a politian. Not even in election season. Hilary came to one such community and was basically ran out of the town! Cause this woman had the nerve to show up after promising alot miners are going to be out of a job! And now that community is broke! People eating out of dumpsters and living out of their car. Demoncrats hate rural white America. They want everyone poor and dumb! Maga 2020
@@Michaelatky quit playing the victim, you aren't the only poor folks.
You should blame obama and the democrats for that.
@@bryansolano3338 lol it's our whole system not a single person
Lena Bean wrong....I know I’m late but only the democrats are anti poor and these democrats that you guys call great are the ones that start wars with Middle East and other countries just for oil the Republican Party has actually tried to help and get people jobs lately but since the pandemic came it has returned to ground 0
Our son 17 just enlisted to protect and serve. I asked the question...do you think the American people really know and care about what that means? He said "it doesn't matter it's a heart thing" This video..added confirmation that I am proud of who God has created our son to be. God Bless him and America.
This song makes me weep
America won't be a great nation again till they bring God back...I attend to help do that when I am older and more people would be most likely to listen to me.Right now I'll just be evangelising and praying for America.
+Samantha F And yet, if you are young enough to think you wont be taken seriously, you have access to the most important age group: youth and young adults :)
nahh I think America will be great again when we start believing in ourselves. believing in "God" or religion in general would most likely make us worse as a country
yes American is a irresponsible place with out god in there life we would be living in peace without gun violence without people getting shot every day that is why I put my trust in god my redeemer and my deliver he sets me free he let us live this day or God is awesome my king of all kings and lord of all lords
+Samantha F America will be great again when we forget race but embrace culture. That diversity is what thrived to create our styles, our entertainment, the food we eat. Everything. America will be great again when we realize its no longer what it was.
exactly
All the footage that you had to obtain for this music video... Now, that's dedication. #respect
stock footage baby
I know that. Still had to collect it tho. Lol
DeAndre Lewis remember the words "associate editor" lol
Lol You guys, I clearly know that Lecrae didn't find all of thay footage himself; of course, he had a production team as well assisting. My original comment was basically saying that grabbing all of these clips and editing them to fit the song is amazing and shows dedication, that's all.
my wife is a freelance associate editor. she thanks you for your admiration :) imagine the color correction and syncing one would have to do to go with his verses.
Lord Jesus remember all the immigrants who have travelled to better there lives in far and strange land.keep watch over them amen.
VERSE1 : Is about a typical person in America
VERSE2 : Is about the people who fight for America
VERSE3 : Is about the people who want to come to America
This is from my interpretation
that is exactly what the song is about.
Thanks! That's exactly what I was missing!
Verse one is actually about a drug dealer verse two is a soldier and three is a immigrant
Adrian Jimenez Verse one is about Lecrae. I believe he was a drug addict.
Layah Williams exactly the point of the song. Thank you for putting it so well
This should have one billion views!! This is DEEP, love Lecrae keep working for Jesus.
Trump 2020🇺🇸
Yes!!! I agree!
Amen thank you Jesus♥️♥️♥️♥️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏
Much, much better that this is America.... That’s a true anthem!
This song always hits hard but now it's hitting harder than ever.
It's hitting even harder 2 years later 😭
Hitting harder still 1 month later
The amount of people who have misunderstood this video is astounding to me. I can only conclude that the majority of the viewers aren't Christian. If you think this country was great you have been greatly deceived. No country on earth has been great or will ever be great by the standards of Scripture. A nation that doesn't fear the Lord serves satan. You sit here and blame politicians, your neighbors, the unsaved, while the Bible says, "There is none who does good in the sight of God." "The heart is deceitful and wicked above all things!" The world is in the state that it's in because of SIN, period! And the solution is Jesus Christ. Whether you follow Him or not you will one day bow at His feet and confess Him Lord of lords and King of kings.
This message is for my fellow genuine Christians. This world isn't our kingdom as the Bible states. Our job is NOT to preserve this country or any country for that matter, for the earth and all that lives in it will be destroyed by fire! Our missions is to share the Gospel to as many souls as possible. Because anyone that doesn't repent and believe on the Lord Jesus Christ will perish in hell for eternity! Muslims, Jews, atheists, agnostics, Buddhists, Shintos, Mormons, Jehovah's witness, most Catholics, Orthodox, Hindus, animists, spiritualists, etc. EVERYBODY that doesn't believe in the Biblical Jesus Christ WILL perish. That's is the commandment we have been given by Christ. "And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” ~ Acts 4:12
well said
You make sense man great
AMEN! and that's 100% real word of God, you obviously truly serve God because what I read was anointed . Praise him and all glory to him, PREACH HIS GLORY! your words will touch people. THIS WORLD IS NOT MY HOME!!
+Aksum አክሱም ፣ ንግሥት
Numbers 35:33“You shall not pollute the land in which you live, for blood pollutes the land, and no atonement can be made for the land for the blood that is shed in it, except by the blood of the one who shed it.”
Psalm 24:1 “A Psalm of David. The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein.”
God gave mankind dominion over the earth but not in order to use or misuse it at any cost for any reason. We have destroyed many areas of the planet to suit our own needs and this earth must groan under the weight of the ravaging and pillaging of the planet. I hope I make clear what I am trying to say, of course we need to share the gospel. But taking care of the God's creation is also important :) I think preserving the earth is very important because otherwise you would be neglecting God's creation (he made the earth for us) and therefore neglect God.
yesssss
God bless everyone who fights for those who can’t fight for themselves. Please lift those up who are looking for hope. Please lift those people who are looking for an answer and guide them to your Son. Amen.
He is a lyrical genius. This is the truth. I love my country but we NEED to correct our faults because they are nearly as great as what makes us great... even so we are blessed, we ought to act like it and stop the whole "the sun rises and sets on my butt" mentality
if only more people realized
lol rises and sets on my butt
I'm from Africa (Kenya) to be specific and I can really identify with the 3rd verse. Awesome video Lecrae. Africa feels this joint.
DJ Gee Gee I know you... I have heard a lot about you.
Dj Geegee and Dj Krowbar,I know you two :)
No one can describe better our situation in this country better than Lecrae God bless you
wow powerful song. I makes me think... we have been blessed by our Father with beautiful land to live, to love, to smile. What is America our home now? Drugs, Sex, Money, and murder. I think a few people don't realize that Jesus Christ died on the cross for all of our sins. For man to be selfless, love people as Jesus loved us not to be selfish. Because this is not the type of country our early American soldiers fought for heck they weren't even. The were farmers, traders who wanted to fight for a country where the could be free in. Long story short ALOT of people need Jesus. and I'm just a 12 year old kid.
Still not sure why people are proud to be an American! This video is the sad truth. Big ups for this song!
Just a thought, but there are immigrants who have become Americans and are proud to be Americans. There are also natives...and Native Americans. Just cause bad stuff happens in your country doesn't mean you can't find some good to be proud of. Yes, America needs work, needs change..but we have to be that change.
America is fine its just our president
I'm proud to be an American.
I am proud to be an American but our prez he is brainwashing the nation obama hates christians and loves the gays
G. Warren Why wouldn't I be proud to be American? My forefathers sweat and bleed for this country. I have friends as well as family that serve to protect this nation as I plan to do one day myself because I love my country. Nothing wrong with that friend.
I love me some Lecrae!!!! Feeling dis song amen.💜💜🙏🙏
Is this the most underrated song ?
The first time I heard this song, I was banging my head so hard. Little freshman on the school bus not giving a flip about anybody that might be looking at him. I had just given my life to Christ that summer.
Second time, nearly cried as I really listened closely to the message. Just... moved me.
Now that I see this video: I know what I gotta do. Save my brothers and sisters; we'll keep going from there.
Heard this at the start of the Black and Blue Movie.....got goosebumps. Came to youtube......mind blown.
such an amazing song, keep it up Lecrae
Love your videos bro!
Hey it's you :D
I've seen you around TH-cam... Seen some vids and enjoyed em... Just never subbed, but seeing you here is cool, will sub.
hey guys check out Yak-Yak remix to chris browns "Ayo" it's a christian remix !! Praise God!
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skill finally a positive message from an aspiring artist
💯
True.
True
This so amazing how he raps about jesus crist the son of god sent his son down to die for our sins hes the best man alive im just proud of him
+nelson alfaro *Jesus Christ *God *Lord
Praise him name bro
Who’s coming back to this after Still In America?
Had to come back to this one after listening to Still In America
Seeing someone read the bible while smoking related to me. I struggle with cigarettes but trying to fix that with Gods help
Faith Harris Amen 🙏🏽Trust in God
I did it @ work as new believer. A judgy coworker made a comment. I said: if I keep reading. eventually ONE of them will go away"
Keep Reading 📖
Be encouraged, that Grace of The Lord will abound, just keep Love in your heart and keep studying Scripture and ask His Holy Spirit to fill you for power.
@error code 3435465554 There’s nothing wrong with smoking weed as long as you don’t use it to replace god. So if you use it to fill a void instead of praying, that would be a sin because you’re using it in place of god. But marijuana is a creation of god. So it must serve a purpose. Maybe not to smoke, but he put it here for some reason or another, and I don’t think he did it for temptation
@error code 3435465554 I don’t remember anywhere in the Bible where it says not to drink. In fact the majority of Christian leaders drank. It’s ok to use any drug that doesn’t damage the body (self mutilation is a sin) as long as you’re not idolizing it or using it as an escape. I personally just like to smoke. I don’t smoke to control anxiety or escape it because I’m stressed. I just enjoy the enhanced senses. Also I’m pretty sure Moses was on shrooms when he saw the burning Bush that talked to him. But either way drugs like lsd make me wonder if god wanted us to see another dimension of life. Why would he make us able to hallucinate? And by the way what is hallucinations? Science tells us it’s an illusion, but it’s only an illusion to another’s perspective. To the person hallucinating, it’s really before their eyes. These are the things I think about from a spiritual perspective. I feel like the deeper into science I go the more I believe there’s some kind of higher power out there
Related to this song when I first heard it 4 years ago. Just watched the video for the first time, and it hits in so many ways:
1. Proud Christian
2. Born in a foreign land (Liberia)
3. Both parents work two jobs, constantly passing taxes
4. Currently serving 15th year in the military Marine Corps
5. Went to War twice (3 deployments total)
6. Veteran siblings who struggle to find quality jobs, dealing with PTSD.
7. Siblings in foreign countries wishing they could come live here in America and get opportunities to build a better life.
8. Fellow Veterans getting deported even after serving in the military.
América, we've got to do better than this.
It's something that I think about a lot; the United States is a country that seems to pride itself on being proud of its veterans and service members, but yet we still have so many who come here, serve, and get deported after their enlistment is up, and so many more who serve and end up below the poverty line or homeless. People love to show their support and stand for the flag, but nobody seems to care about veterans beyond that. It breaks my heart seeing a homeless Army or Marine vet on the side of the road because you have no idea what he went through, only to get out and have the country he gave up his own freedoms for turn its back on him.
Lupe and Lecrae should Collab. that would be dope
Lupe is on a whole other level but it would be cool to see their styles collide
+Jeremiah Box Or Lecrae and K'naan
Mary Williams truu I ain't even think bout that
+Jeremiah Box That would be interesting. Lupe is Muslim. It'd be interesting seeing both of them rap on a track.
True. Dee1 is good friends with Lecrae and had performed with Lupe. So that would be nice. Hopefully on like CC3 or something.
I remember showing this song to my grandma for the first time back in I think 2015 and she cried, We had a nice convo about it afterwards.
Nowadays I can’t have convos with my grandma like that anymore since she had a stroke about 2 years ago now. So she’s bed ridden and can only speak in very small sentences
Wow, im impressed. Reach in the past never really made great music videos but this one is the best one they have ever put out
I agree!
Trip lee's falling was cool
christianaq94 amazing what having a bigger budget to work with will do
What are you talking about? Reach Records puts a lot of work in every year making these videos! You have to be a bit impressed by the talent and photography that goes into all this...
Still listening to this 2023
this song ahead of its time
Thank you, Black and Blue for introducing me to this song 🙌🏽
I remember hearing Lecrae for the first time in 2008. I brought people to Christ while I was locked up. When I went in front of the judge he said there was no evidence and sent me home. I have listened to lecrae and spread the word ever since. I love seeing how successful Lecrae has become with awards and music in movies.
May God bring to completion what he has started inside of you brother. He is ABLE!
❤❤❤❤❤❤.
Wow Mr.LACRAE…
You
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I hate that this song continues to be relevant year after year. I've listened every year on July 4th. God, save us from ourselves
I had to come back here as soon as I saw childish gambinos "this is America"
Yup. Both are meaningful, but I still feel Lecrae hit everything much more effectively. I wish Lecrae's got the publicity and exposure because there's so much truth, straight to the point, creatively and much more emotionally engaging.
TyrantT316 Tbh i would say Lecraes lyrics were much more clear to the songs meaning however childish gambino had a "better video" because of the concept of paying attention to what the media is trending infront of u rather than looking in the background. Both were still great and shared different interpretations of the same concept.
I'd agree with that. Gambino's video and visual direction were more on the creative concept side while Lecrae's is more documentary. Honestly, for me that makes them both great. I am a visual artist (photographer, video, graphic, etc..) so I may evaluate things in the name of art, not criticism over the artist or message. I think they were both thought provoking, bold and creative. Lecrae;s being my preference doesn't diminish Gambino's however. I think this is a role (not the ONLY role, but a role) that music and celebrity can serve.
I agree with most of the opinions expressed here; Gambino’s is more visceral and indignant, with a more elaborate focus on exposition, and American’s way of dealing with things. Lecrae’s video by contrast is a less visually and lyrically poignant piece with less of a pointed focus on race and awareness, and more of a focus on the injustice and contempt of the indifference and apathy of the general public. Both make me think of what we are building for our own children to inherit.
alijahno graham right? i literally just did the same thing!
This video made me cry...experience of a US Vet "tho America ain't feeling me"...omg. the immigrant...i have no words, only tears
This song is total truth no matter who denies it and no matter how many times they deny it. America needs help through prayer, question is, who's gonna start it. Will it be you?
Nothing but utmost respect to our veterans.
Damn Straight!!
America, time to get on our knees and repent - pray up - put Jesus first.
DAMN.......shout-out to all my fellow Vets. Felt this song in my soul. This is the first song I've ever heard from him. WOW...
everytime i watch this video it brings me to tears. it brings anger towards injustice. i am an immigrant, proudly served this country in the ARMY. God bless y'all. Lecrae, i love you bro, thank you for sharing your messages through your God given talent. i too spread the Good News in my own way.
I am not sure who dislikes this. This song touched my heart. All true statements. Look at our Veteran's, many people could care less about them. Look at what you are watching this on.... most likely an iPhone. I could agree with everything in this song, but I won't. So, GOD bless you, GOD bless America! This song is great!
this was ahead of its time.
This video makes me pray for America and those living in it including myself., to make better decision to help instead getting everything from it to God be all the Glory ., great great video
Pray for America.
Welcome to America is one of my favorites on Anomaly. The song is great, the video is great, the message is great, Lecrae is even greater! Really makes you evaluate yourself as an individual and it makes you wanna be better and do better. I love music like this. We need more of it! Especially for this generation...
quem eh maior eh Deus e não lecrae
One Sixteen Romanos 1 : 16 veio fala inglês kkkkkk
Kiera Marshall i LIKE IT AS WELL .
#Lecrae I am blown away by to your talent and ability to paint a picture with your lyrics. I introduced you to my son a few years ago and now, at 13 he has a real love for Christian rap. Instead of listening to all that music about killing, sex and drugs, he chooses to listen to righteous music. It all started with one of your songs. I thank God for you my brother 🙏
Truth flys high, cuts low and shines bright!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
God Bless
"Welcome to America" by Lecrae opens the movie "Black and Blue" starring Naomie Harris and Tyrese Gibson. Powerful song where Lecrae preaches through the eyes of multiple people including a soldier like Naomie's character was before she became a New Orleans police officer striving to do good against the odds of so much evil. "God Bless America"!
All brothers in Green are my brothers (and sisters) made in America, great song, thank you for your service
After America spoke Tuesday, it's going to be a tough Veteran's Day for me this year.
ngl hits different when you actually understand what he's saying. This is what I like with some rappers who doesn't just go all out, having slur words, drugs, money and thug life
People only say that This is america is the best song for the times right now, simply because they haven't heard of Lecrae
this song is so much better too
The system didn't plan for this!!!!! i have been waiting for this forever. the truth speaks for itself.
Powerful video! The second verse hits home. I'm a WWII Navy Vet granddaughter/great niece, Vietnam Era Army Vet daughter, Desert Storm Navy Vet niece, and now a Marine Vet wife. I love my vets! I've lost friends who were military. I am proud of our men and women, but life is hard for them. There is price for honor and freedom!
Lecrae is not just a Christian rapper. He is a rapper that is Christian.
Lecrea I love your work God bless you you led me to Christ
Toby Davis Nice first name bro
That should be played daily. 8/16/23
If I dont have a tear in my eye right now. then God strike me dead.......still here in america.
Relevance of this song right now
its always been relevant. we just turn a blind eye to it
released 2014 i think
This Going on Now. Help, Us Lord. We need you. Now. Year, 2020.Year of the beast.
From a marine vet. What a great spokesman for god. He is speaking thru this young man. Thank you
This is still one of my favorite songs by Lecrae.
And This Is America
First time I heard this I was blown away. The movie black and blue was when I was introduced to this young brother.
As a lifelong hip hop fan and musician, I feel qualified to say that this is one of the most well composed, relevant, and heartfelt hip hop tracks of all time.
Seek peace not money
Very true lyrics Lecrae. I stayed in USA for 14 years. Never got papers to stay. Extreme delays. I came back to my country and I am very happy here.
Hearing this now, I can feel the guys pain. He put his life on the line, whether domestic or overseas. And when he got back, he saw how people are. And it's a cold hard truth. The reality is, it is everyone man for himself, and to the few of us that care, it is barely seen. Lyrically, powerful. I can only imagine what he felt when making the song.
Who’s here after “Still America”
Welcome to America...good or bad. My Homeland..forever...don't want to live anywhere else!
Great work.. Continue to change the rap game.. I found Christ through your music... And so did my kids.. Gob bless