Questlove + Black Thought - Live Intro Performance | 2020 Roots Picnic Virtual Experience
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- Опубликовано: 28 июн 2020
- Questlove and Black Thought kick off the initial performance for the 2020 Roots Picnic Virtual Experience.
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Black thought is and has always been SOMETHING SERIOUS.
Countless Classics....severely underated!!!
Not to be played wit!👊🏾
simply the goat
I liked this comment a year ago, unliked and liked it again, Tariq spitting fire in EVERY line and verse, that's real talent
The MOST serious
"I won't be reduced to simply a trope. It proves everything I wrote is a slippery slope. It's hard to cope and still push the envelope when your mind is far beyond this kaleidoscope" - Kuestlove -Black Thought. Beg pardon, Questlove
Black Thought is your favorite MC's favorite MC.
Black Thought and MF DOOM (ALL CAPS)♥️♥️🔥🔥
@@traceyplacide864 Amen. I'll repeat. and MF DOOM (ALL CAPS)
He isn't, but Black Thought is certainly one of my favourite MCs
But I’m not my favorite MC 😂
That mic will never be the same again.
Yes, Black Thought is the cure for COVID-19.
I wonder if they scattered the ashes of what was left of the mic afterwards?@@deepzone31
Thought's always amazing lyrically but what some people who've never rapped live fail to recognize is how amazing Black Thought's breath control/delivery is. he'll rock 2-3 hour Roots shows and be able to deliver every bar while some rappers need to have their hypeman finish every 4th bar or so for them. just something to think about next time you see him live.
He talked about learning breathe control in art schools. He would do breathing exercises with books on his chest.
Black thought is the most well rounded emcee alive PERIOD!!!
You can really tell the difference between a rapper who comes up performing live and one who just records and releases things online. I remember seeing Chance the Rapper live and you could tell he came up performing -- good stage presence and great breath control. Tarik is that, turned up to ten.
He is better than eminem and Royce in my opinion
Right, It's amazing. He uses circular breathing like a trumpet player would use. He stores air in his cheeks and uses it to help him breath so he doesn't have to pause for a big inhale. The guy is just on a level of his own at this point. Nobody can touch him.
There is rap, there is poetry, and then there is both. This is both
💯💯💯
That's right. This guy is not only hip hop, he's jazz too so he rhymes poetically. 👌👌👌
@Gingerbreadman GanjaFarmer Doesn't it mean "Rythm, Art and Poetry"
I concur, so true!
I’d love to see Black Thought & Black Ice create a classic, together. The worlds best poet that can rap beside of the worlds best rapper who creates poetry.
“Yo who your top 5? Jay, Biggie, Pac, Nas... I ain’t trying to hear another name if it’s not mine.”~Black Thought
The Imperial 👌
I'll put it this way: 2Pac - Nas (or Nas - 2Pac) Biggie - Jay. Z and hmm... (Black Thought or Jadakiss).
2Pac & Nas because of the awareness, depth of knowledge and lyrics of their music. It's not enough to just rhyme words. You really have to make sense and be thoughtful!
@@kouamek.samson7626 yes sir
@@kouamek.samson7626 When all is said and done, Thought will be the GOAT. Why? Well, two of the others are dead and the other two aren't as committed to being productive artists as they once were. Thought is dialed into pop culture and the streets. He has cred across multiple audiences. He has been producing top level lyricism since the mid-90s and shows no sign of letting up. He can spit on any topic. His themes and style can be street, dope game, jazzy, futuristic, romantic, experimental, political, black consciousness. Live band, turntable, studio, small venue or stadium, even Broadway musical. He sounds as fresh and current on Organix as he does on Yah Yah with Em and Royce (another track he owns) from earlier in the yr, as well as this Roots Picnic mix. His "features" catalog is better than 99% of rappers discographies. He's as flawless as it gets in terms of career output while maintaining the highest standard. If he isn't know as the GOAT it'll be because he's transcended hip hop.
@@dipthongthathongthongthong9691 I do agree with what you said. But we can't disregard the body of work done by Nasty Nas even though he ain't that committed anymore. Let's remember some of his classic albums;
1- Illmatic
2- It was written
3- God's Son
4- Stillmatic
5- Distance Relative
6- I am
7- Streets disciple, etc.
I have no doubt that Black Thought is an incredible artist but no matter how good his music gets, it'll be almost impossible for him to prove that he can do better than Nas discography. If we only have to consider those alive, I am comfortable saying that he might be the second greatest rapper alive right after Nas.
Hip Hop Culture Shines Within The Roots
Jedi King Pudge Black Thought is the truth. He is telling the story without fear and he has already met the devil.
"I don't give a f*** about a confederate flag, I got a heart darker than America's past. 🔥🔥🔥🔥
I don't fully get that line. I know America got a Hella dark past, but I don't get why his heart is darker. Can someone please break that down for a slow dummy.
@@nativesun9865 It could be a reference to his upbringing and what he had to endure. He lost both parents at a fairly young, both due to murder and he had to witness his mom suffer through a debilitating crack addiction. Maybe his heart still carries the trauma of living through all that.
@@sibulelenchukana9581 Thanks for that, I didn't know about his past up bringing as a youth; that's really difficult and deep. I think you're 100% on point. Dude is a genius for that line.
@@nativesun9865 It could also imply that he is proud of being black. Its a double-entendre.
The spook sat behind the door the devil behind a desk, that the air on fire
Black Thought best rapper alive, without a question.
Questlove genius.
Also better than the ones who passed, may they rest in peace
It’s hard to argue with that.🤷🏻♂️
@@behtashbahador6588 big pun was pretty sick
@@rocklee6812 agreed, but two measures of greatness must be longevity and productivity. Big L was also incredible. Unfortunately their careers were cut short. A rough analogy would be Bo Jackson - arguably the greatest ability as RB but wasn't able to amass the body of work
@@Anonymousdeletedaccount... Paradoxically, and hilariously, your statement was, in fact, useless. Several rapper mentioned in the GOAT conversation have passed. When discussing Mr. Trotter's legacy, it is not only relevant (at least as an argumentative point) but also obligatory to note that he surpasses the deceased (e.g. 2Pac, BIG, Big Pun, Big L) in many of the criterion that should be used to assess the GOAT distinction. This is evidenced by the numerous other comments here and elsewhere which refer to Tarik as 'top 5 dead or alive'.
The Talented Mr. Trotter. Top 5, dead or alive.
Top One
Or yet to be born
For Sho !...
The GOAT
💯
“To elevate to the V12 from a V8,
a whip so fast, that it’s impossible to be late” MR Trotter
"It's funny how the new Mark Twain can be Dave Chappelle "
Incredible!
Exactly so! 🙏☀️🧘🏻♂️
Right!!
Dude, holy balls, he's right.
And he's right.
Soooo tru, he's on point.
He s like thanos with all stones
Had the pleasure of meeting him back stage once when he was out here performing in Hawaii. Cool and down to earth. BEST in the biz....old or new...PERIOD.
You met a goat bro.
I remember back in Philly I used to see these guys down on South St when they were a lot younger
Man I miss the Hawaii days I used to live out Mililani on Oahu...but yeah I saw The Roots when they came to the Ramshead in Baltimore with GCH and it was Thoughts birthday Oct. 3 I'll never forget it. Niggas brought the birthday cake out for him after the performance while the entire crown sung Happy Birthday...then Thought lit the bday blunt on stage it was over! That was a dope night...wish I could've met him too. 😁
I smoked a blunt with Black Thought backstage in 96. Played him my beats on a Sony Walkman and he was feelin em! Cool ass cat!
This man is too fly to be down to earth, I can't believe it! Haha
This man don’t mumble.
Rileswithsoul Stop!
Marquis Eleby he actually is. He admits to inventing mumble rap. I think he was referring to his hook on ‘Don’t Say Nuthin’ which he unintentionally inspired a new wave of artists lol
Even if he did he'd somehow make it clear.
God tier
Right!!!
This is the best rapper hands down
💯👆🏾
The only person that can even COMPETE is Nas
and IDK if it would be fair in the long run
True
Of course
Instrumentals
0:00 Impeach the President
1:00 The Roc - Cam’ron
1:44 Tried by 12 - East Flatbush Project
2:23 Last Dayz - Onyx
3:20 Triump - Wu-Tang Clan
4:23 Clones - The Roots
Martin Mastiff you forgot the most important beat in music to kick the song off: Impeach the President. I forgot about the Cam’Ron instrumental
Martin Waring oh true lemme add that
Thanks
Fact NOT fiction 🤝
Nah that ain't right
The Holy Spirit of Rap, Black Thought.
Speak on it!
This should be at a million views right now.
10 million views here...NOW
Quest is soo smooth on them decks 🧈
Ok we know Black Thought's mastery is unparalleled but dude really rapped his heart out on this one ✊🏾
And he does this every. time. Unreal.
ALL HAIL BLACK THOUGHT!
Him, Common, 3 stacks, Mos Def, and of course Nas would make a helluva track together!!!!
If black throught is not in your top 10 all time. You dont know lyricism.
And if you think your favorite "rapper" can step up to Black thought. Pass that shit over here!!
@Shawn Kemp You're right
When I made my top 50 list last month I put him at 11th since I include discography and influence as a key role. But yeah if we talking bout pure skill and lyricism he top 5 below Nas, Biggy, Jay Z, and 3000.
Nas, Biggy, Jay, Pac, 3000, Rakim, Raekwon, Kendrick, Mos Def, MF Doom, and then gotta go with my man Thought or Q tip
@@matthewlevy5397 in no order
Rakim
MF DOOM
Sean Price
Royce 5 9
Ras kass
Ghostface
Crooked I
Qtip
Redman
Big L
This is where I go for words of hope and wisdom in 2020.
Philly's own jedi knight Lord thought..Its crazy because noboby is going to do a reaction this..
MR. Loh they did tho
@@josephhalliday104 whats the name of the reactor
Richbo reacts
Thoughts breath control is impeccable
" The demon & the Lord out here in a turf war" Well, no lies in his bars.
This guy is the epitome of what been a MC means in its pure essence. There's no other way to put it. Seriously the GOAT
Absolute FACTZ 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
God Tier level emceeing
Black thought is the greatest lyricist of all time and this proves it
Top 5? this is my number 1! in that top 5! He never changed or conformed for popularity! The most consistent MC of all time!
could read a whole essay on that twain and chappelle line. holy moley
Truth !
You got that GIFT, that third eye!!!🎧🎤👁✒❣
Black Thought, Killer Mike, and Oddisee. All spitting truth and wisdom with mad skill.
I'm glad Oddisee is getting some love here as well!
@@rotaris will always be down with some Oddisee
Blackthought.........................................................killerMike new they cant be mentioned in the same sentence but Killer is extremely talented but my old schoolmate Reek Gees is part animal
I like how you those 3 TOGETHER, a lot of people won't get it!!!👍👍✌👌✒
People sleep on Oddisee
Black thought is solidified the GOAT
Black thought is a master !🙏🏾
Can we discuss the props tho sis 👊🏽
Probably never be captured meccas where the last report saw him
Black Thought isn't the Michael Jordan of rappers. Michael Jordan was the Black Thought of basketball players.
Quest look like he losing weight.
Whether it's the entire band or just Quest & Thought, The Roots always give a great performance.
"Am i insane if tell you i cannot breath"😭 R.I.P GEORGE FLOYD
"The new Mark Twain" WOW
"If you don't see it like I see it, then you see it wrong." Double T
He’s alien level like Rakim
Intl_Roe With respect and love to Rakim, he’s nowhere near the level Thought is on! Thought keeps getting better and better with time.
@@RoeLuv1 Hell yea! Those two have spit my personal favorite verses. Rakim on The 18th Letter. Thought on Fentanyl
@@alonzox5420 💯💯💯
As a fan since the days of Proceed, watching them perform on street corners, I'm SO PROUD of them!
Feel you, what a journey😎📈
💯💯 I used to see them on South Street too
This cat continues.... To rock the mic! Word... 💯
Yo If Blk Thought & Malik B can tag team the mic again!!
I heard some joint of The Roots first, and thought it was a promo for 88.5 ATL. When I heard the "Proceed" Remix with Bahamadia, I was hooked forever more. 🌋👏👍👌✔️💯
"I go hard by the day,because tomorrow is not promised." Very sensible.👍
'Illest and realest and you know the real deal'
Mr. Trotter is on Genius level lyrically
Rest in power 👑🦅Malik-B
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The best MC of our generation, period.
Personally I think he's peerless.
Did anyone ever do it better in your opinion?
I used to think that Rakim & KRS-One were the greatest to ever do it. Black Thought is in that same tier with them
Ever.
Not a bad bar since like '93.
David Love TV Because music evolves, and everything is relative, I’d argue that Rakim, Kool G Rap and Nas completely changed the game in their respective eras and elevated the MC to what we see today. That being said, you have a point. Tariq is and always has been my favourite MC because he is the total package. Today, nobody comes close to his uncanny ability to write, include cadence, and link metaphors that sometimes take days to recognize.
I was lucky enough to meet him backstage during the Illadelph Halflife tour, relax with medicinals, and have a 20min conversation. To makes things even better, he’s as good of a person as you’d come to expect.
"The fiends never say the taste is off"!!!🔥🔥🔥
The Master of Ceremonies.
Potently poetic bars + amazing breath control + extraordinary flow=The Perfect MC (Black Thought)
''Its so ill that i can still never catch my breath''...DAMN
The absolute, no doubt best emcee of all time. Debate's been over for a while. But here he is, just piling it on. Not top 5. #1 period.
This
Co signing this hard bro so true
PERIOD..
Straight up!
Agreed 👍
Black Thought's bars aint for the dummies.
3 thumbs down means theres at least 3 dummies that watched SMH.... they either have no intellect or werent listening
@@thecraft0490 The hate is disheartening
Most of even bars aren't even for intelligent people. He's on a different level
Straight up facts
You have to be a firm understanding of the Culture to understand this Black Thought
Prophet of Rage and Audioslave like Morello 🔥 🔥 🔥
"Don't say stick and stones, they might break your bones but my 9 mm it'll bore yah dome"
Could this worship of violence have anything to do with all the killing amongst rap fans?
NAH
Charles Wright so nothing should speak about violence? Even poetry, movies or music? Blaming violence on rap songs is the same as blaming video games for shootings, it shifts the blame from real issues. I say this with all due respect because I don't think you meant any malice.
Aljae Lewis That rap and movie or video game analogy is just an excuse, how about one less bar, song, movie, game about violence and ignorance is better. Nothing is trivial, it all adds to the tolerance, acceptance, mind conditioning.
That's why Nobody, I mean Nobody picked a rap beef with Black Thought. Factz.
Nas did, but he ain’t want it. It got squashed real quick before ‘The Professional’ could be released
"The CDC done traced the cough🗣 back, to where your faith was lost at."
🔥🎤🔥🎤🔥🎤🔥🎤🔥🎤🔥🎤🔥🎤🔥🎤🔥
Talking about your life is properly a movie. Black Thought the monster.
Black Thought is one of the most underrated MC's in Hip-Hop.
Gone Ballistik I hope not.
No, just no. If you think that then you just aren't paying attention.
@@keithprice7119 facts.... Its like u cant even put him in a catergory .... Hes in his1 own jawn...
Times have changed! Thought is bigger than Quest now! GOAT!! Getting better with age. Love it.
FELT LIKE A 15 MINUTE VID. WOAH. THE GOAT HE IS
Lmao I just had a conversation with someone who I shared this video with and he asked how long was it I said about 6 min but it's going to feel like 12 🤣
@@ReevisbWealthy same here
GOAT. Philly stand up!!!!!
Ok I'm now convinced beyond doubt, Black Thought is not human... I can't wait for Streams Of Thought Vol. 3, July 31
Edit: BT over that Triumph beat... DAMN!
Today!
Love how ?Questlove is back there jacking for beats.
Bring ya best emcee, singer & music connoisseur and I’ll show up with Thought, Bilal & Quest Love. Game over!
This ain't rap its wisdom to you.
Prophet of rage, audioslave like Morello.......crazy!!!
I agree he is most definitely in my top 5 dead or alive RIP M Illatant Malik B
Peace for this god!
BLACK THOUGHT NEVER LEFT!!!!Showing out 96 STYLE!!! Humble yourself HATERS!!!!!!!One of the top 5 Lyricist of all time PERIOD!!!!
Once again - it’s your favorite rappers favorite rapper🔥🔥💯🔥💯🔥💯🔥💯🔥👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿✅✅✅✅✅
Watch this then go watch Black go off to Quest beatboxing back in the day...these dudes still in their prime...MANSION
Spit a book of treasures
the greatest rapper of all time.
I could listen to Black Thought rap all day.
BLACK THOUGHT: THE REAL GREATEST OF ALL TIME!
POINT BLANK PERIOD!!!!! WHAT UP QUEST? SHOUT OUT 2 THE ROOTS CREW! ALSO, GOTTA SHOW LOVE 2 HUB, MALIK B, & MY MANZ M.A.R.S - CLONES!!!!
He don't miss, been consistent for years
Who’s been more consistent? Effortlessly tho. People didn’t tune in because of the Roots sound is ridiculous.
This is greatness. Give this man his living flowers
"And this piece could be the last words of a deceased / that makes my next Mixtape posthumous release/" DAMN!!!
Black Thought is Rap’s Goku
Slept on powerhouse/supernova you'll never see coming.
not Goku , he is rap's Jiren .
This the grand priest
🐐The GOAT!!! 🐐
The man has an infinite amount of bars!
Scene at the Plateau.. Black Thought is 🔥 times 10
Black Thought is The Best Dead or Alive
100 people are to dumb to appreciate this. To many big words and you’d have to know more than cat in the hat mumble rap to understand how good this is.🐐🐐🐐
Every time Black Thought rhyme I think I can rhyme. Legendary barrrrrrsssss!
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This can’t be topped ❤all rappers
The 🌎 Trotter is the MFn 🐐, baaa!👑
Best Band Alive. Best rapper ever written or freestyle ✋ down. Much respect to the Roots. This soul food.
i'm from NYC n I Feel that Black thought is One Of ILLEST MC's ALL TIME!!!!! REAL SHIT!!!!!Shout out to My ( Muslims)Sun's in Germantown in N Philly!!!!
Still listening to this excellent track.
Rest in Power Malik B
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He did it again!
I always gotta listen with pen and paper to Black Thought and constantly replay it ... trying to catch the whole meal he’s serving and then you walk down your South Philly street going to the store ... pass by a house playing the song your just studied and as you hear it again light bulbs go off cause your just catching something else he said ...(MIND BLOWN ...as always)
Imagine listening to the roots back in da day like 93-94 hearing black thought, dice raw, over the some of the illist beats done by real instruments it was crazy I away knew they were them buls.l just so glad everyone ealse is hearing the 🔥🔥🔥, I was listening to for 20+yearz. I'm glad the world finally caught up
People sleep on Dice Raw! He was ill!!
The Non-Debatable Black Thought 🔥💯🔥
Black thought is in every real hip hop head's too 5, if he's not then you don't like bars
Thanks Vlad..This Man is Gona Go Crazy on All Raps..😎👍🔥 From South Philadelphia
Thought flows always prove who listens and who doesn’t, there’s no way to be a real listener and no put what he spits on top everything, lot of people need to stop rapping and become a listener ❤ the one performance killed rap all together