I can't tell you how refreshing it is to find a gem like this after spending so much time sifting through all the dirt. Songs like this remind me why I still love hip hop.
To those who think Shad is a "lil rich boy" not someone who "be from the hood"...Realize his parents fled the Rwandan genocide wherein an estimated 500,000 - 1,000,000 Tutsi and moderate Hutu were Killed in a 100 day period.
People who watches this video, hip hop and mainstream are two different thing, this is hip hop, i am sure that the people who watch this video fell this is hip hop which it is, i say lets stop hating on those who like main stream, how about we kindly correct those who like main stream in that direction, because its in the right thing to do.
The track that put me on to Shad. Been a fan since 2005 actually when I saw "I Get Down" late one night while watching MuchMusic RapCity back in da good ol days. But this track did it for me even more. Respect Mr.Kabango!
Eziokilla9595 I remember buying it when it first came out even though I didn't know who he was back then I took a chance based on the artwork of the cd and I was pleased I did after hearing it. Brings back memories.
It's a crying shame that a piece of art like this has been on here for over 7 years and has less than half a million views. So many people miss out on greatness.
b/c i grew up in a small town that sometimes confuses the shit out of me concerning my own ethnicity, i find this song has really pulled me through some of the most difficult times and also some very violent/turbulent times in my life .. thanks for coming back to WLU Shad.... multis 'pon multis.. your words have helped me keep my chin up when i've needed it most...goosebumps
You honestly can't compare any other artist out there to Shad. He truly is on a whole new level of hip hop or underground rap. Call it what you want. whatever you wish to call it. Just know that this real and no one else out there can compare to the poems that come out of this mans mouth.
the whole song is sooo awesome, but the end with those violins have literally blown my mind . Now,as you all think i hope , Shad is one of the best rappers i have ever heard.
He is blowing up. Hope mainstream treats him well. Dont let mainstream boss you. you boss mainstream. I hope he gets us out of this depression I call "Too much Lil Wayne". Keep it classy SHAD
his wisdom hits hard...a great example of how true hip hop can tackle social issues and truths in a way the mainstream media never could, insight on the mic for real
I won't lie, I got choked up the first time I heard this track a couple years ago. It still gives me chills, Shad is the far and above the best MC this country has ever produced
Yep his greatest song ever! Pandora... if it wasn't for you I wouldn't know about this dude and he is a great person and simple inspiration to us all. Please continue to educate us black men of what we are and who we should be!
Shad is simply a league ahead, a pioneer for the new hip hop. Best part is every other "manufactured poser rapper" pumped up by labels out there knows this and lay awake at night knowing they'll never EVER be THIS good.
This song has been a go to for a decade, when i started smoking weed after highschool Shad was on my playlist of like 10 other songs lol my best rappers playlist
3. Shad is a writer. His intricacies go over people's heads, again and again. This song is more technical than Kendrick's entire career. Shad stuck to a four-syllable rhyme-scheme for two 16-bar-legnth verses. 4. Flow? Sometimes Kendrick is BRILLIANT, (HiiiPower) and sometimes Kendrick is HORRENDOUS. (Blow My High) Whereas, Shad is always consistent. Is his flow as flashy? No, but it's effortlessly brilliant and he doesn't try stop-and-go like Kendrick does.
i want the whole world to listen to this man, stop hearing (not listening) those so called rappers who are no more than an image which is sold globaly and has everyone so mind-numbed
I must confess as a old schooler who grew up on the 80's & 90's hip-hop & rap i said many of times today's rap & r&b fucking sucks. but i made a comment on another video and apparently this youngster said theres plenty of great rappers today.i said who souljah boy, gucci mane,lil b.,flocka waka? he wrote me and told me a few and this was one. I must say this guy shad is a cold ass brother.damn where has this type of music been? i have too go out and look for this shit monday after work.thanks
Wow, That second verse just blew me away. You're ridiculous Shad. Keep representing Canada in a big way. The new record TSOL is sick. Go get it y'all. Peace
hip hop isnt dead ... it just moved up north .. i think if people took the time to listen to more canadian artists like shad, classified, stro , moka , choclair, point blank and other many great artists from canada , the candian hip hop scene would explode
This is great! I moved away from rap a few years ago, well I'll still listen to Drake, Cudi, and some kanye. But not as much as I used to; now with this guy I feel like I can really listen to it and feel good. Sick song, sick lyrics. Keep grinding Shad!
I was a fan of Shad when I first heard this song in 2008.... almost 15 years later and it's still incredible. Shad is SOO underrated
True. He's amazing!
This needs and derserves more recognition
All of this mans work needs more shine.
No shit bro, shit is sick
Check out Akala- Fire In The Booth Part 4
@@stevenjones4497 you probably love lil pump
@@mxlv92 how does this make sense??
He was complimented the song aswell?
He never Got enough credit. True talent never gets its respect these days.
This man is truly at the level of Mos Def, Black Thought and Common.
This is what hip-hop should sound like.
This isn't rap...this is poetry at its finest.
I can't tell you how refreshing it is to find a gem like this after spending so much time sifting through all the dirt. Songs like this remind me why I still love hip hop.
What i love most about him is the style, he's not typical "i got bitches i got money" rapper, he puts his soul into those rhymes, very meaningful
To those who think Shad is a "lil rich boy" not someone who "be from the hood"...Realize his parents fled the Rwandan genocide wherein an estimated 500,000 - 1,000,000 Tutsi and moderate Hutu were Killed in a 100 day period.
Damn!
did you guys know this video took one day to make, crazy right, it just show how true he stays to his veiws
People who watches this video, hip hop and mainstream are two different thing, this is hip hop, i am sure that the people who watch this video fell this is hip hop which it is, i say lets stop hating on those who like main stream, how about we kindly correct those who like main stream in that direction, because its in the right thing to do.
Its a shame that this song only got 146k+ views... should spread the word of this song , shad truly is a great artist.
Possibly the greatest hip-hop song ever.
The track that put me on to Shad. Been a fan since 2005 actually when I saw "I Get Down" late one night while watching MuchMusic RapCity back in da good ol days.
But this track did it for me even more.
Respect Mr.Kabango!
that second verse is probably one of the best ever written.
One of my favorite tracks.
His music and lyrics deserve to be broadcasted to the entire globe.
Bruh this shit blew my mind. We need more artists like this.
One of the most Powerful songs i've heard in along time.
Peace
One of the best written tracks Hip-Hop has seen in years. The Old Prince is flawless.
Good work, man! I'm jealous I didn't write this one either.
Eziokilla9595 I remember buying it when it first came out even though I didn't know who he was back then I took a chance based on the artwork of the cd and I was pleased I did after hearing it. Brings back memories.
Shad's technical skills are ridiculous.
It's a crying shame that a piece of art like this has been on here for over 7 years and has less than half a million views. So many people miss out on greatness.
+Century SAM The state of this video and especially real hip hop makes me cry
The entire song is written on one rhyme scheme. Every line rhymes with the double syllable rhyme "ah, ooh" vowels
@@TheIngPin VERY difficult!!!
good to see this shit with more than 50,000 views now. we still need a mill.
b/c i grew up in a small town that sometimes confuses the shit out of me concerning my own ethnicity, i find this song has really pulled me through some of the most difficult times and also some very violent/turbulent times in my life .. thanks for coming back to WLU Shad.... multis 'pon multis.. your words have helped me keep my chin up when i've needed it most...goosebumps
You honestly can't compare any other artist out there to Shad. He truly is on a whole new level of hip hop or underground rap. Call it what you want. whatever you wish to call it. Just know that this real and no one else out there can compare to the poems that come out of this mans mouth.
Kos an Shad would go nice together
the whole song is sooo awesome, but the end with those violins have literally blown my mind . Now,as you all think i hope , Shad is one of the best rappers i have ever heard.
wow. almost swallowed my tongue listening to this amazing track from a talented artist. 100000000000 props from me to SHAD. keep shining brother.
STHEMBELE MNYIWANA loving that reference
This song is not only mellifluous but also contains perspicacity on young black youths and, as well, the media. Well put (Y)
This is what rap should look up too
He is blowing up. Hope mainstream treats him well. Dont let mainstream boss you. you boss mainstream. I hope he gets us out of this depression I call "Too much Lil Wayne". Keep it classy SHAD
amazing and a inspiration for the generations to come.
I love the short pause in 2:12. Don't know why, but that part sounds sick.
his wisdom hits hard...a great example of how true hip hop can tackle social issues and truths in a way the mainstream media never could, insight on the mic for real
I won't lie, I got choked up the first time I heard this track a couple years ago. It still gives me chills, Shad is the far and above the best MC this country has ever produced
Shad has so many amazing songs.
I'm from Brooklyn and Canadian hip/hop is A new high since 90's hip/hop...Give it up Homies!!
Brooklyn
Yep his greatest song ever! Pandora... if it wasn't for you I wouldn't know about this dude and he is a great person and simple inspiration to us all. Please continue to educate us black men of what we are and who we should be!
Shad is simply a league ahead, a pioneer for the new hip hop. Best part is every other "manufactured poser rapper" pumped up by labels out there knows this and lay awake at night knowing they'll never EVER be THIS good.
This song has been a go to for a decade, when i started smoking weed after highschool Shad was on my playlist of like 10 other songs lol my best rappers playlist
SHAD, what a beautiful human. Tenacity, tactfulness and talent.
He dropped hella gems!
I love my brothers, that song is really good.. no.. it isnt only good, this is perfect song of love to brothers.
3. Shad is a writer. His intricacies go over people's heads, again and again. This song is more technical than Kendrick's entire career. Shad stuck to a four-syllable rhyme-scheme for two 16-bar-legnth verses.
4. Flow? Sometimes Kendrick is BRILLIANT, (HiiiPower) and sometimes Kendrick is HORRENDOUS. (Blow My High) Whereas, Shad is always consistent. Is his flow as flashy? No, but it's effortlessly brilliant and he doesn't try stop-and-go like Kendrick does.
With this Isleys Sample you only can win. I love it 💞
Second verse is flawless. Shad is really Canadian hip hop hero for this track.
The message in this song is so good. Shad is such a breath of fresh air.
Shad was droppin' serious knowledge on this song.
this is hip hop! legendary
dear lights, thank you for introducing me to the guy. amazing times a billion.
Just heard this on CBC music! Some true words!!
shad killed it
that beat was tight
i can relate to this song.
Pure poetry. It's amazing to hear rap where there isn't an F or N bomb being dropped every other line
I just stumbled on this dude and right now Shad is the best thing out period!
And thank you for Hip Hop Evolution, fantastic show!
This is getting spins on my radio show... period! Thanks Shad for this one!
That outro make my hair stand up!!!!
Am I the only one who's realized pretty much every line in this song rhymes? Why can people not recognize straight talent?
now this is rap I can stand behind, I love these guys who fight for truth and put meaning and heart behind what they say.
Ive listened to a lot of rap in my short time on this earth, but this may simply be the most inspiring lyrics I've ever heard
This guy has got insane flow, and is a lyrical poet. Great song, great rapper.
well if more people could understand this tune, the world would be such a better place
i want the whole world to listen to this man, stop hearing (not listening) those so called rappers who are no more than an image which is sold globaly and has everyone so mind-numbed
shad is doing it BIG for canadian rappers
more rappers should have diplomas like this dude. straight up knowledge shad is spittin
Shad for the win!!!💥⚡️🌎
Every one share this song!! This is real hip hop.
Shad is so amazing, always been.
this is what hiphop needs !
I must confess as a old schooler who grew up on the 80's & 90's hip-hop & rap i said many of times today's rap & r&b fucking sucks. but i made a comment on another video and apparently this youngster said theres plenty of great rappers today.i said who souljah boy, gucci mane,lil b.,flocka waka? he wrote me and told me a few and this was one. I must say this guy shad is a cold ass brother.damn where has this type of music been? i have too go out and look for this shit monday after work.thanks
this song just made my day! seriously!
This song bro is my favorite of all time, you put your heart 8n this song
ONTARIO YEEE!!
Thank you! Absolutely Beautiful, and well over due!!!!
I agree his music needs to be heard more. It has substance. Makes for good awareness and movement.
I will never let this art die
The piano ❤️😍
One of the best rappers Americans never heard of .. smh what a shame
wow ! a rapper with lyrics AND purpose ! and he's talented ! I must be dreaming ...
Wow, That second verse just blew me away. You're ridiculous Shad. Keep representing Canada in a big way. The new record TSOL is sick. Go get it y'all. Peace
i jus cant over this song.
Absolutely incredible.
First song that got me into Shad
Shad has never spat a wack verse ever. That is very rare in a rapper.
Deep , and those violins got me...live is no fun!
Wow.... My eyes are watery!
same here T_T
hip hop isnt dead ... it just moved up north .. i think if people took the time to listen to more canadian artists like shad, classified, stro , moka , choclair, point blank and other many great artists from canada , the candian hip hop scene would explode
newsflash:
for those that don't know,
canadian hip hop is absolutely dope.
Beautiful song.
This is tight, like the old school stuff I grew up with.
Masterpiece.
shad keepin it real
shad coming through with the lyricism
Where have i been to just hear this dude's music now???!!! SMH
luv the song i heard it like a million times buh one question dosent the color gradient change from black and white to color near the end???
big tune with with 100% facts. luv it!
This is it right here.
absolutely amazing
they're in my top 20
The best song ever. At the end of the song makes me watery you know? T_T
This is great! I moved away from rap a few years ago, well I'll still listen to Drake, Cudi, and some kanye. But not as much as I used to; now with this guy I feel like I can really listen to it and feel good. Sick song, sick lyrics. Keep grinding Shad!
Too dope.
right on shad, huge respect brother.