Mustafa - Air Forces
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- Опубликовано: 19 ноя 2024
- Taken from the forthcoming debut project, When Smoke Rises. Available to pre-order now: mustafa.ffm.to...
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Returning Minor
Baba still reaches me in my sleep
I still hear his stories of war like shrapnel to armed fantasy
my dreams never survive
each nylon string like barbed wire
each melody a cry he never learned to escape
“why are you trying to make me return?” he asks
“where are you taking my blood?”
I retrace our lineage of shared bullets
from the one that claimed my friend
to the one that claimed his
I question it’s intention but lead won’t speak
I archive my memory
“For Allahs sake, why do you feel the need to return?” Baba pleads
but I can’t return where I was never seen
where cousins await trial beneath ground
where mother still wakes with a sharp pain of longing for those she knows are destined to leave
I still remember nights with her face pressed close to mine,
my loose breath on her cheek a reminder I’m alive
I still pretend to sleep
I still perform with her memory
on a stage in a dream
or a stage that feels like a dream
there I have no face
I have no ending
but, for a moment, I have a place
and every witness
that pities, that applauds, that breaks
their love, however wide, will never make a way
there’s no where to put it down when they disappear
there’s no home to escape to when I’m all bones & fear
I don’t remember returning
Why would I ever come back?
I never wanted ink this black
or a voice this sad
some days I wished to whisper
But whenever I found Baba
at any age
on the floor, on the dinner table,
in every voice he raised
he took me there
dreams ablaze
he took me there
the doctors gaze
he took me there
Mamas sharp pain
he took her there
every weekend spent
in each room we met
I cannot return where Baba never left
every chord an obituary
each harmony a congregation for the dead
with every strum, they gather, waiting to be led
if only I could just sing like them
about palm trees & those who chose to leave
those who can choose to return again
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Director: Glenn Michael & Christo
Cinematographer: Ali Khurshid
Producer: Vincent Tran
Editor: Red Barbaza
VFX: Studio Feather
Colorist: Mathieu Caplanne
Photography: Gennelle Cruz
Production Company: Kid. Studio
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If every Toronto artist had the same mentality as Mustafa... toronto would be a much better place !!
Unproblematic fr
Yea but a lot of people like me dont listen to this type of music
@@3letta90 ik this is old, but maybe that’s the beauty in it
@@torink8229 maybe it is, but at the end of the day if every rapper from Toronto rapped like Mustafa then I'd just listen to someone else with the same vibe...
@@3letta90 ig you have a point, but I think that person was talking about the Toronto rap scene toxicity and jealousy - No one likes to see eachother succeed and everyone is salty.
Mustafa is a breath of fresh air with the positive energy, I think thats the mentality i’d like to see from more Toronto musicians in general
music that makes you think. music that is real. masha’allah ❤️
your the best chad!!
Man said ma sha Allah 💀😭😭😭😭
Hey chad
Music is haram
OMG HEY CHAD
Shout-out to the camera people behind these videos...mad talented!
They shot the weeknds early vids too
Kidstudio. Crystal clear lens as always.
nuaavo word? I can see the king of the fall type shots now that you mentioned it
nuaavo said it
I was thinking the same! 100%
Feel like this is being sung from the perspective of a mum to a son. Allah only knows how many nights our mums have spent in dua for us.
True wallah. Rest in peace momma
Whoa, that was strong. Never thought of it like that.
I cannot comprehend how talented this man is. Stay alive was so brilliant, but this is absolutely incredible. It’s so much more than music, it’s art! Good things are coming for him that’s for sure!
GOOD music is always art.
Next up I stg. Wallahi your music washes away the toxicity in Toronto.
Yes Fam pure emotion n power
yardies gotta get on this fam
So true
Out of curiosity: what is the toxicity in Toronto? Here in the US we see Toronto as a very friendly city, so it’s interesting to know how natives really feel.
@@TynishaTalks there’s ghettos just like there are in NY city
I used to follow this brother when he just did poetry. I'm so pleasantly surprised to see him using his incredible talent for this beautiful music. Thank you Mustafa for being the voice we need and telling our stories
No wonder this song is amazing.
where was he posting his poetry?
Is it normal to play this song in a loop for hours??
Only the completely sane would
Yes
I did it with stay alive for sure! It may happen again..
🙌🏿
Yes
0% DRUGS
0% NAKED GIRLS
100% TALENT
THATS MUSTAFA
there is drugs lmao
Fr⚡️⚡️⚡️
@@DontDropYet What drugs :)
@@DontDropYet what drugs👨🦯👨🦯
100% Instruments
This man should be celebrated for his response to the bullshit. Jealousy is a disease, but these guys can’t compete with authenticity
“And all these intersections, where we've been kept and left in. I wonder why God keeps us alivе.”
Hit this comment at the exact second the lyrics did. Chills.
@@gi-jac Same!! I was going to comment that
Musatafa never disappoints, regent park og wallahi
true
Who here is proud to be Muslim! It’s a tough time right now but we just gotta keep pushing and fight for our rights 💪🏽🙏🏽
As a Londoner living in a council block, I can relate to the visuals so much
Council block?
@@darrelljohnson2499 government housing basically
Ur blocks in London are literal shit holes
@@finity9316 lmao yh they are styll
@@Philley003 those estates look dystopian as hell
Mustafa is one of those artists that knows his own heart well enough to affect the hearts of his listeners and let us feel it. Truly incredible
LOVE ON YOURSELF LOVE ON US. NEVER HURT US. WE ARE WHO WE BEEN WAITING FOR
The fallen angel imagery had me crying i can't lie, with the friend/family/partner there mending the wounds.
Ramadan Mubarak this song made me cry not sure why I just know it a lot of good ppl who deserve a better way of life . I hat greed and poverty wish I could save us all from the ghettos but it was a powerful song
The imagery in this video is beautiful, the lyrics are beautiful, the poem in the description is beautiful...Thank you for making and sharing your art, it's so impactful. Also love the Black Muslim representation in the video.
ヨニス I know, I live in Toronto! I love the sense of community❤️
While on a road in my life that’s going to go dark because of so much hurt, questions and pain. I was listening to music when this song came on. I was able to relate by changing some of the words and putting in my own. Unfortunately I found myself crying. Please pray for me.
Mustafa you are the only artist in Toronto actually trying to sound global. Nothing but success to you.
Everything about this video is proper especially the way the video was directed/filmed.
"Don't Crease Your Air Forces" is too Memorable
So freaking underrated. What a world. All kind of trash music has millions and millions of views and then you have people like Mustafa who is totally underrated.
Love from the UK 🇬🇧
Mustafa - Air Forces [ [ Lyrics ] ]
- (Verse 1):
Don't crease your air forces
Just stay inside tonight
You know what's happening outside
You say it's okay
But you tucked your chain
Like if they take it
I won't see you for a while
And I tell you how I feel
In case it's the last time
You know the odds, you know the flaws
It's all by design
- (Pre-Chorus):
And you'll go anywhere, though it ain't safe
Just know that I care, I'll always care
And I'll be awake
- (Chorus):
I'll be awake
I'll be awake
I'll be awake
-[Break]
- (Verse 2) :
And all these intersections
Where we've been kept and left in
I wonder why God keeps us alivе?
To what are we evеn destined?
Where we have wives and children
Or is that not written for you and I
You know they want what's yours
And they want what's mine
And if we're too holy, they think we're folding
They don't want us to climb
- (Pre-Chorus):
And you'll go anywhere, though it ain't safe
Just know that I care, I'll always care
And I'll be awake
- (Chorus):
I'll be awake
I'll be awake
I'll be awake (I'll be)
I'll be, I'll be awake
I'll be awake
[Break]
- (Outro):
You see a couple kids runnin' around, playing games
The dope boys ridin' around, ridin' bikes
Then you see obviously mans comin' over at the green box
Just crackin' jokes, kickin' up
Via / Genius /
ALLAH! 😖😖😖
@@robinroyal5722 ?
Thank you for taking the time to type this out 🙏🏾💪🏿💯
This song has been stuck in my head the chorus keeps on playing at random times soothing, calm elevating, divine...
Purified my mind and ears with this beautiful piece. Blessings to everyone included in this one
might be one of the best songs ive ever heard
Mustafa is the guy that could make me cry just doing "skk skkk"
Lord
Plz delete this so you dont ruin the song for other ppl thank you😀
happy i absolutely agree
This man so talented!
I see Somali Habaryars Collecting And Counting Thier Ayuutos. ONE LOVE MALIS 🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇨🇦🇨🇦
Keep this man safe at all costs,
I see your light brother like the sun, man know thyself,
Perfect example of that you have soul and you know it.
Wow, Toronto has so many amazing artists.
MashAllah absolutely beautiful from the voice to the visuals; legit everything.
It breaks my heart everytime the council cut back the trees which they fence off in our estates. Universally it's the trees we all find shade and common ground to live within the laws we reside by.
Can’t believe it’s been 2 years since this dropped, where has time gone 😢
this song is what love feels like
this man is a national treasure
Amazing incorporation of East African singing into the chorus section. You’re incredibly talented; a true artist.
We need a Mustafa x Rod Wave collab 🔥🔥 this that real street rnb
May Allah give you the success you deserve, because you are a real artist !
Music is haram
Dear Mustafa, Wish You All the Best 🤲🏻💜💜💜 A lot of Love and Respect from Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬💌🙂
That ayuuto distribution at the start 🙌🏾
🤣
Real stuff,real music
The city needs to listen to this and that's despite hate. There's bad people out there, but you can change. ❤️
This is purity, I'm listing for a Mustafa album r.n
Mustafa did it once again. He's so good and so underrated
This song makes me feel my mother, grandparents and loved ones who have passed on. They are indeed watching me in spiritual essence and my Indigenous ancestors are guiding me along the way. But for the grace of God, here I am and the work continues. ❤
I’m at a bit confused. This is a song about how regent park is gang infested. I don’t mean to be rude u know but what does that have to do with ur comment?
@@yyy-fh2sz The song is also about the love of a mother, mothers in the hood who wait up for their sons to come home, look out for children in the neighbourhood - it’s possible to make that connection
this is the best album out the city for easy the last 10 years
Ikr
So unique and inspires a different wave of music for Toronto.
I just got on mustafa from metros album… he is a great voice for Toronto and the youth . It’s very sad what’s going on…
This was my anthem at work today!! Freaking amazing??
My new favorite artist
I know him from the Valentino fashion shows and as soon as I saw he dropped music I knew it would be beautiful without even hearing it
So glad I read about Mustafa in the New Yorker. Truly talented with powerful lyrics and beautiful rhythms. I definitely hope he receives the recognition he so deserves. IThrough music he has woken spirit and soul.
Zero swear words just beautiful music. This is what the city needs❤️MashaAllah.
This dude’s talent is unmatched
One of the greatest songs that ever came out of Toronto and the world.
Here before he blows up
Mez Mariyé & Mustafa is all the city needs!!
Subhan’Allah, this is just MashAllah.
His words will echo into the foreseen dementions way to ahead of his time but will always be everlasting 🎉❤ one and only one him much love❤ son peace in mothers hearts and family as i cry as you every day peace and love
You sang for us Mustafa.... your words are profound.. Never forget who you are ..I pray for you and all our brothers and sister.
Everyone of these mans song have overwhelmed me with emotions until my chest is pumping. Too good
Love the worldly sound this conveys.
Glad to see Berete and Puffy in this as well. Shows the diversity of that area.
Allah Save your brothers and sister. This song really be hitting deep for me. It be like "If only they knew they would do better." But some people just dont want to do better for themselves. Cause all they know is what they know an change is scary for a lot people. Inshallah everything becomes better.
The year of mustafa. Trust me he will gain more traction subhanallah
Love from UK this is beautiful
For all moms 🤲🏽❤️
YESSSIRR 💛
Make Toronto home again.
I have replayed this song more than I can count in the past few days! Such a beautiful song, I cannot wait for "Ali"!
Mustafa’s music is helping me through the loss of my friend Che Leon Reed 😔💔❤️🩹
Heard this on radio 1 and now can't get it out of my head
Discovered this man thru a video essay, or two, analyzing Toronto's (neighbour)hoods and music scene. I'm glad I followed up when I heard nothing but good and upstanding things about this dude.
How this video hasn't hit a mil view's is beyond me!
This music is mad still big up to u my g mashaalah
Heard for the first time on a french radio today, such a nice voice&song! Can anyone tell me what's that sample he used pls? Thank you!
This is art. You are art.
God Bless Fam. Coming from Houston , Texas. You the truth bro! Gotta spread this!
Bruuu you so talented salutes from Sudan keep the same energy 🇸🇩🔥✔️💯💯
Mustafa for the people✊🏽 hope this man makes it out regent. He deserves it.
اللهم أجعل الجنة تحت أقدام أمهاتنا ❤🕊
This guy has talent pouring out of his ears
This song touches my soul every. single. time. I hear it❤🙌.
Toronto got some talent 🙌🏿🖤
Love from Pakistan 🥰
How does this man not have 5 million views on something like this? 🔥🔥✌️
Wow ❤️❤️❤️
proud of Mustafa! He needs to be so known for many people... love his voice.
Such a vibe
Just this whole experience, 🙏 ❤️
this song= needs the recognition it deserves
great toronto artist!
Deep 🔥🔥🔥
Yooo Mustafa I hear you brother all the way from down under Australia Melbourne! This is it 👑
I NEED AN ALBUM FROM THIS TALENTED MAN
Salam, much respect from Toronto! Remember, you are holding it down for our community and you certainly have my support InshAllah.
I got so much love and respect for this man.
Its so beautiful. Never heard something like this since seigfried of Frank Ocean or Freudian, or neu roses of Daniel caesar. Love from reunion island, Le Port, 97420.
One year later, still obsessed with the whole album ❤️