Kendrick Lamar - i (Official Video)

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  • Опубликовано: 6 дек 2024

Комментарии • 26 тыс.

  • @euhynual2098
    @euhynual2098 7 месяцев назад +1648

    He definitely studied Music Theory for TPAB. All the beats are those everlasting feel good Real instruments orchestrated. No drum loop packs

    • @reredrumuoy
      @reredrumuoy 6 месяцев назад +114

      This beat is The Isley Brothers- "Who's that lady" from 1973.

    • @chopstickingstylus
      @chopstickingstylus 6 месяцев назад +64

      @@reredrumuoycrazy bc all of this is sampled but it sounds so live

    • @ssj4goku18825theepic
      @ssj4goku18825theepic 6 месяцев назад +79

      The production credits and crew who contributed to this album basically all but comfirm this lol. Shows how much of a genius he was to be involved with the albums curation

    • @MaddSpazz2000
      @MaddSpazz2000 6 месяцев назад +8

      That has nothing to do with music theory. I mean I don't know if he did or not, but still

    • @reredrumuoy
      @reredrumuoy 6 месяцев назад +7

      @@MaddSpazz2000 Yeah, it depends on how much of a role he played in composing the actual music of the album. If he did its clear he has a pretty deep understanding of music theory.

  • @zino618
    @zino618 5 лет назад +13097

    It’s funny how our rappers who are not from the hood and struggle make negative music and act all gangsta but Kendrick who is from the hood and had struggle makes positive music that’s why he’s the goat

    • @dantedejong9868
      @dantedejong9868 5 лет назад +681

      Cinomatix he made u lol, the thing he is trying to do is show both sides and that even though you had some struggles you can get out of it. He’s not purely showing positivity

    • @Pizzamanfr420
      @Pizzamanfr420 5 лет назад +143

      Listen to u witch is literally linked to this song

    • @dantedejong9868
      @dantedejong9868 5 лет назад +28

      c&l game guys word

    • @patriciamason1763
      @patriciamason1763 5 лет назад +112

      Because he humble

    • @QuantumPlaysOfficial
      @QuantumPlaysOfficial 5 лет назад +18

      Your profile pic looks like the optic logo

  • @JoshuaKaluba
    @JoshuaKaluba 4 года назад +3810

    As a black 20 year old, I can genuinely say the world feels hopeless sometimes. I have no idea what awaits us in the next 80 years or so, or if things will change, if our anger, riots, and protests will end this corrupt system.
    Hearing "one day at a time, sun gonna shine" means so much to me rn honestly

    • @MageTezzos
      @MageTezzos 4 года назад +118

      Nah man, have hope those old white men in politics are dying of old age our generation is going to change this world for good. I promise you bro, Keep your head held high my guy, get into politics become a beacon of hope for your local community do something man we have the power. Much love brother.

    • @rikoknight4013
      @rikoknight4013 4 года назад +24

      I most def can relate my g in a brown man but i try not to let none of that effect me one person can make a difference it starts with you

    • @CuttinUpGetGapped
      @CuttinUpGetGapped 4 года назад +17

      I love you bro.

    • @AnimeFan9833
      @AnimeFan9833 4 года назад +25

      I don't think they will. These systems never just end, they either take a lot of time or lives. Regardless, every day we as a generation work towards progress is a step closer to a better world, maybe for us, maybe for our kids, maybe for their kids.

    • @mzmarinat
      @mzmarinat 4 года назад +8

      NEVER give up. You have a bright future ahead and we are all behind you! You’re not alone 💕

  • @Anomaly_21
    @Anomaly_21 5 месяцев назад +500

    I'm not an African-American, but Kendrick's music comforts and empowers me even though bad time.
    Thank you Kendrick.

    • @Rtp174
      @Rtp174 5 месяцев назад +20

      ❤❤❤❤

    • @rahmanhammond8324
      @rahmanhammond8324 4 месяца назад +59

      You’re like us ❤️✌🏽✊🏽

    • @Yct121
      @Yct121 4 месяца назад +2

      His music is not actually only about that. He sees that this “problem” is created by the people in power in every part of world in different shapes.
      He sees that there is rich and there poor. He sees that they make the lower class hate each other using race, religion, color, ethnicity, class etc. so they can control people.
      Americans think every arab country is terrorist, whites think every black person hates them, blacks think every white person is a racist, Jewish people think every muslim wants them dead, muslims think every Jewish person is a zionist and the list goes on. They know if they dont spread hate, people will unite no matter the differences are.

    • @willjenkins3529
      @willjenkins3529 4 месяца назад +30

      WE ARE THE SAME COLOR INSIDE. GOD BLESS 😂😂

    • @RsntiArnprnwn
      @RsntiArnprnwn 3 месяца назад

      ​@@willjenkins3529agree

  • @EmperorApathy
    @EmperorApathy 3 года назад +3704

    the contrast between i and u is so surreal.
    abundant joy and confidence in oneself juxtaposed to overwhelming grief and deliberation of suicidal thoughts. the entire album is amazing and the story being told carries well between every song, but these two songs in particular synergize so well.

    • @taniapaolaquirozochoa6147
      @taniapaolaquirozochoa6147 3 года назад +12

      El

    • @alexbrabec
      @alexbrabec 2 года назад +16

      u put a video idea of mine into words, im working on a project with the two telling my story

    • @mrpenguin5150
      @mrpenguin5150 2 года назад +90

      you know when he says loving u is complicated hes actually talking about loving himself. At the highest point of his life, he loves himself (represented by i), but at the lowest point, he doubts whether he really loves himself and its 'complicated' to love himself. thats why the song titles are both single lowercase letters. its pure genius. the whole track 'u' is talking about how he hates himself which is just the opposite of i. two different points in his life.

    • @EmperorApathy
      @EmperorApathy 2 года назад +12

      @@mrpenguin5150 i see, thats really poetic

    • @southernfriedwestcoaster
      @southernfriedwestcoaster 2 года назад +9

      Both U and I has helped me though the craziness that is my life where I've been through it all

  • @ashm5649
    @ashm5649 8 лет назад +1424

    this song is brutally under rated.

    • @tomahaa
      @tomahaa 8 лет назад +84

      this song is what one kendrick the grammy. not overrated, but definitely not underrated

    • @BLTGVon
      @BLTGVon 8 лет назад +27

      AntDanCast basically it's slept on

    • @LuKouzou
      @LuKouzou 7 лет назад +17

      Hiiipower still his most under rated song

    • @FreaackyFreaky
      @FreaackyFreaky 7 лет назад +10

      I am sorry. I just have to..
      won*

    • @Frantzen79
      @Frantzen79 7 лет назад +23

      Well... the big pop hits hit 2 billion these days so... just saying.

  • @kutengamatoka4265
    @kutengamatoka4265 6 месяцев назад +450

    I felt it when Kendrick said
    "Dreams of reality's peace
    Blow steam in the face of the beast
    The sky could fall down, the wind could cry now
    The strong in me, I still smile"
    These lyrics are so underrated

  • @arthurfr4038
    @arthurfr4038 2 дня назад +6

    Kendrick the kinda guy to make a song so people can shout "I love myself" randomly throughout the day. upping everyone's spirits

    • @Yayimepic
      @Yayimepic 21 час назад

      was bout to say "bro predicted gnx" then i saw this was a day ago

    • @Yayimepic
      @Yayimepic 21 час назад

      and i realized this was a reference to this song

  • @Notavailable-x9n
    @Notavailable-x9n 5 лет назад +4172

    (He said I gotta get up, life is more than suicide)
    I love myself
    (One day at a time, sun gonna shine) - Kendrick Lamar

  • @blackime6392
    @blackime6392 8 лет назад +852

    2:29 When the guy removed the gun from his head. Powerful shit. God bless Kendrick and other geniuses out there still keeping it real.

    • @jesse3220
      @jesse3220 7 лет назад +20

      Siak The Cyan Saiyan alot of people do don't worry you not alone

    • @youngmoney2334
      @youngmoney2334 7 лет назад +7

      Siak The Cyan Saiyan me too bro

    • @ItsTheKeji
      @ItsTheKeji 5 месяцев назад +25

      I was literally about to comment about this! And to mention, he isnt black! The Hispanic self deletion rate is mad high in California. So that adds even deeper meaning! Peace brov. 🤍

    • @SandraHopkins-mt8eb
      @SandraHopkins-mt8eb 4 месяца назад +2

      ,​w,b😂😂@@ItsTheKejib

    • @natorlen
      @natorlen 11 дней назад +1

      @@SandraHopkins-mt8eb what was the thought process in this comment

  • @createandevolve
    @createandevolve 3 года назад +2739

    Be proud of yourself.
    You went through every type of pain, family issues, trust issues, heartbreak, insecurities, depression, etc. You went through it all alone, but never gave up

    • @TaroLoaf
      @TaroLoaf 3 года назад +33

      YAS it's your birthright to feel good about yourself

    • @mikekuzilwa8173
      @mikekuzilwa8173 2 года назад +29

      Thanks. Am proud of myself

    • @Rachel-sw7rv
      @Rachel-sw7rv 2 года назад +15

      Thank you so much for this. I had Jesus too. He is the only one that got me through.

    • @zedvood2882
      @zedvood2882 2 года назад +5

      I gave up though

    • @daconfi1453
      @daconfi1453 2 года назад +12

      @@zedvood2882 bro I love u I just wanted to say that

  • @Umtiti313
    @Umtiti313 5 месяцев назад +1018

    2015: I LOVE MYSELF
    2024: I LOVE MYSELF

  • @MoMo-dv7xd
    @MoMo-dv7xd 3 года назад +5630

    I'm 60 years old and I love the jazz undertones of this song - Kendrick is my fav

  • @alangarcia2164
    @alangarcia2164 8 лет назад +4248

    kendrick is not the new tupac, or the new biggie, kendrick is kendrick, he will always be remembered as "The man who saved hip hop"

    • @QuestionsAnswerz
      @QuestionsAnswerz 8 лет назад +62

      Alan Garcia not really.

    • @teewrecks1028
      @teewrecks1028 8 лет назад +201

      i gotta go with og questions answers on this one. K dot didnt save hip hop, he resurrected it

    • @johndiamond593
      @johndiamond593 8 лет назад +19

      Alan Garcia Kendrick is pop music at its purest. just because someone rhymes does not make it hip hop

    • @ficokr1673
      @ficokr1673 8 лет назад +46

      John Diamond lmao say that to drake fans this song specifically might be more pop oriented but all his other songs are our hip hop

    • @liamgodfrey4649
      @liamgodfrey4649 8 лет назад +39

      He needs to make another album soon, rap is getting out of hand again.

  • @ppk2823
    @ppk2823 8 лет назад +4638

    The balance between u & i is essential

    • @donplayleon
      @donplayleon 8 лет назад +74

      Rick and/or Morty i'm waiting for the season 3 of rick and morty

    • @daddylonglegs9933
      @daddylonglegs9933 7 лет назад +196

      I love myself
      Lovin U is complicated

    • @ppk2823
      @ppk2823 7 лет назад +25

      donplayleon "WE'RE DRAWING IT"

    • @sameerkhatri588
      @sameerkhatri588 7 лет назад +5

      its here

    • @ppk2823
      @ppk2823 7 лет назад +31

      In retrospect I sound like a pretentious cunt in this comment. The contrast between the two songs is still nice though.

  • @jamesgillies3437
    @jamesgillies3437 7 месяцев назад +644

    That outro verse is one of my favorite in all of hip hop. The voice distortion, the high rhythm, the lyrics. Fuck yes.

  • @3disonlive162
    @3disonlive162 9 лет назад +455

    I love how Kendrick is more than just a Hip Hop artist. He's a great poet, and he knows exactly how to paint a picture vivid enough for us all to be aware of what's going on in our communities, let alone the world we live in. I hope I can one day be a Hip Hop artist as great as K.Dot is.

    • @3disonlive162
      @3disonlive162 9 лет назад +1

      +keith mitchells right on bro! I appreciate your support 🙏

    • @stevefilangee1351
      @stevefilangee1351 9 лет назад +5

      and he's Christian! best part

    • @khaylabennett2955
      @khaylabennett2955 9 лет назад +3

      +3disonLive he speaks the 100% truth! hes not like other rappers who talks about sex, drugs, and money...he above all of that. i love him

    • @jasperhalsey2549
      @jasperhalsey2549 9 лет назад

      +Steve Filangee no not the best part

    • @marcelasantossoares9031
      @marcelasantossoares9031 9 лет назад

      Khayla Bennett I agree with you khayla

  • @roylim6756
    @roylim6756 9 лет назад +470

    STOP! We talking about peace...a piece of yours, a piece of mine, a peace of mind! ONE NATION!

  • @Yuvyhiphop1309
    @Yuvyhiphop1309 7 месяцев назад +317

    That West coast beat is still hitting hard I love Kendrick keeps it authentic.

  • @miseendriste6337
    @miseendriste6337 6 месяцев назад +480

    BBL Drizzy could never write a song like this

  • @blue5433
    @blue5433 5 лет назад +1388

    loving " U " was complicated
    but now " I " love myself
    Kendrick's songs are soul-stirring

  • @4everGfunk
    @4everGfunk 10 лет назад +157

    "One Nation Under a Groove" -Funkadelic 1978, The man at 1:09 is reading a book titled "Like George" which refers to George Clinton who is the founder of the Funkadelics and Parliament. The man standing at 3:03 is Ron Isley who is the Greatest voice that will ever be (personal opinion). Its The Isley Brohter's song "Who's that Lady" 1973 that is sampled and of course Ernie's amazing Guitar. Funk, Electro Funk, P-Funk, G-Funk Por Vida! porque thats what is Life.. (RIP Nate, Pac, Roger,)
    and Thank you Kendrick

    • @astro8760
      @astro8760 10 лет назад +3

      I knew someone was familiar about him to me

    • @nathanpourtoi5275
      @nathanpourtoi5275 6 лет назад +3

      This IS George Clinton reading his own book at 1:09.

    • @jesseneumann8896
      @jesseneumann8896 6 лет назад +1

      4everGfunk Thanks for all the info! Do you happen to know any information on the intro?

  • @thisisnotmyid_
    @thisisnotmyid_ 9 лет назад +2608

    I was dancing to the single the way he does in the video, before I'd even seen the video, kendrick has some weird powers for sure

    • @juju1390
      @juju1390 9 лет назад +86

      +armandsdamanhoo cmon now

    • @thisisnotmyid_
      @thisisnotmyid_ 9 лет назад +192

      Lol I'm white, get played bitch

    • @thisisnotmyid_
      @thisisnotmyid_ 9 лет назад +57

      True, fuckheads like that shouldn't be in positive places like this

    • @haroldcp23
      @haroldcp23 9 лет назад +18

      +Ben Watson Don't even worth the waste of time... Life put these kind of bitches in their place

    • @armandsdamanhoo
      @armandsdamanhoo 9 лет назад +7

      +James Tardy Sorry I meant to say African American

  • @LahMountainChannel
    @LahMountainChannel 6 месяцев назад +110

    Kendrick is a whole nother tier of rapper bro

  • @macmac264
    @macmac264 9 лет назад +2046

    It shocks me that Kendrick can make a song about having world peace,staying happy even when bad things happen, and loving yourself. But people still decide to listen to songs about rappers bragging about killing people, doing drugs, crime, ect. And those records sell more and get more views than Kendrick. Just blows my mind.

    • @andreferreira3580
      @andreferreira3580 9 лет назад +20

      macmac264 he is gonna change the world!! i wish that the "industry" dont do the same thing that was done to Pac

    • @odnetnin206
      @odnetnin206 9 лет назад +1

      macmac264 are you shitting me....

    • @patrickdavid8728
      @patrickdavid8728 9 лет назад +1

      macmac264 Do you think its people like kendrick who keep blacks from being accepted as Masons since his words do nothing for the advancement of mankind.
      Swimming Pools

    • @odnetnin206
      @odnetnin206 9 лет назад +1

      Shroomania Trap shit is music to my ears

    • @christianlindy1611
      @christianlindy1611 9 лет назад +7

      Lupe Fiasco was supposed to be that rapper too. Then the industry fucked him up.

  • @KM-pn1vk
    @KM-pn1vk 9 лет назад +4977

    this shit is fucking therapeutic.

    • @lol4lifesecs914
      @lol4lifesecs914 9 лет назад +18

      Kieran Maharaj looks simple

    • @MM-wx1wt
      @MM-wx1wt 9 лет назад

      +k 6nkjh5amirknjķmmii nnj5mhy6k6npokestar” i?myny hhycyin7t5uu8l7uplnnuykpj

    • @oscarhightower5690
      @oscarhightower5690 9 лет назад +15

      Kieran Maharaj test test 123

    • @HypeSF415
      @HypeSF415 9 лет назад +42

      I didnt know what you meant so I googled up therapeutic

    • @inedsmom5787
      @inedsmom5787 9 лет назад +28

      Erick Farias it's okay we know you're 12

  • @Eric-jb1ym
    @Eric-jb1ym 9 лет назад +1114

    Kendrick is a hall of fame rapper, because he is bigger than himself. Instead of rapping about things that offer instant gratification, he takes a step back and tries to reach a higher level of consciousness. He is a rare specimen that can offer this world so much. We just have to sit back, listen, and convert our potential thoughts to kinetic thoughts. "A piece of yours, a piece of mine, a piece of mind, one nation...under a groove".

    • @poobruh69
      @poobruh69 8 лет назад +14

      +Eric Carlson One of the truest comments I've ever read

    • @shiftynahom6831
      @shiftynahom6831 8 лет назад +1

      +Eric Carlson realest comment ever

    • @knives26
      @knives26 8 лет назад +3

      yes kendrick is a great lyricists. but not a great rapper. just my opinion. and he suffers from bad instrumental beats and hooks. im talking about tpab album.

    • @mandiezel6488
      @mandiezel6488 8 лет назад +4

      +Bonifacio Maguide you listen to young Thug right ????

    • @knives26
      @knives26 8 лет назад +2

      +Asiagodo Ibrahim nope. i listen to j.cole, logic, drake, techn9ne, freddie gibbs, killer mike...

  • @Muzikrazy213
    @Muzikrazy213 7 месяцев назад +167

    Was obsessed with Kendrick since O D. Days. As a stupid teen and young adult, so young back then. Hadn't even started life, making lasting mistakes. Fast Forward to now 30, idek who that kid was, who Loved these Dot songs but had no life experience to truly understand the lyrics. Stumbled back into this song after the Drake beef, still somehow know every lyric. But now, that hook hits a WORLD different. Now that I've grown to absolutely despise myself. But hey i gotta get up, life is more than suicide👏👑

    • @Igvga
      @Igvga 6 месяцев назад +2

      only 21 so not even anywhere close to your experience in life or this situation but had a similar revelation its kinda crazy

    • @shariffbrown04
      @shariffbrown04 6 месяцев назад +6

      Please know you are worthy...please know to someone even a stranger in Chicago..u matter.. I have wrestled closely with depression..... I know that monster well. Love you

    • @mistercap420
      @mistercap420 5 месяцев назад +1

      I'm 25 and I've been listening to K dot since 17. I'm in a dark place in life. My girlfriend cheated on me and I've destroyed my mind with LSD and shrooms since I was 18. But the only times that I'm somewhat happy is when I'm listening to Kendrick. I just wanna skip to the end. That's it.

    • @gaine80
      @gaine80 5 месяцев назад +2

      @@mistercap420Pray to God like you would talk to a friend. Seek Jesus. It is NOT OVER for you. Today is a new beginning, a new start. Kendrick didn’t have it easy and he kept going - and loved himself. It takes work and you’re here. ❤

    • @ingverd
      @ingverd 7 дней назад

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  • @alexs27921
    @alexs27921 2 года назад +2682

    From listening to this at 15 or 16 wanting to commit suicide to now at 21 years old a year and three months into addiction recovery with no desire to kill myself. This song came into my life at such a crucial point, and it'll stay with me forever.

    • @kenellyshanisse
      @kenellyshanisse 2 года назад

      🫶🏼

    • @mahii9273
      @mahii9273 2 года назад +79

      I hope you're doing well man

    • @Neovinci369
      @Neovinci369 2 года назад +34

      i can relate man, Keep going champ

    • @Los4rmdagang4
      @Los4rmdagang4 2 года назад +19

      Literally me right now this album came out when i was 20 but i ain’t understand life! Now im 28 gave this album a relisten and this music so damn motivational i love Kendrick Lamar been a huge fan but now IM JUST SAYING HE THE BEST EVER HE KAN GIVE U ANY TYPE OF MUSIC U WANT🔥this album saved me man

    • @BlameItOnGio
      @BlameItOnGio 2 года назад +11

      Same but with the big steppers

  • @skizzydipz1454
    @skizzydipz1454 6 лет назад +626

    When he says been dealing with depression ever since adolescence really gets me

  • @dannyflorez-renteria3519
    @dannyflorez-renteria3519 Год назад +214

    I was 16 when TPAB came out, I'm 24 now, this album changed my mental and I still pray the holy water never runs dry. CA anthem ty Mr. Morale!

    • @namelessfred6837
      @namelessfred6837 Год назад +11

      You were in high school like me, apparently music you like in high school will always be your favorite... thats what people say atleast. Im a year younger then you TPAB game out when i was 15 but anytime i hear it i teleport to high school its crazy, especially the song How Much A Dollar Cost that song makes me miss 2015/2016 so bad

    • @chandrashobha4372
      @chandrashobha4372 Год назад

      Kpolllm😊

    • @arthurbwalya8006
      @arthurbwalya8006 6 месяцев назад

      We the same age bro...this album really changed my life man,❤❤forever king kendrick lamar❤

  • @carameloduro
    @carameloduro 7 месяцев назад +163

    Kendrick feeds my soul and makes me want to be the best version of myself. Thank you for your high vibration art.

  • @nhlanhlamtolo9607
    @nhlanhlamtolo9607 7 лет назад +293

    Man real shit. This song helped through one of my deepest days. Suicidal thoughts and all.. but when he said, “He Said I Gotta Get Up. One Day At A Time, The Sun Gon Shine” I knew he was talking to me..

  • @ekrenz5268
    @ekrenz5268 4 года назад +1000

    The United States really needs this song right now.

    • @bexcouling1308
      @bexcouling1308 4 года назад +4

      E Krenz too right bro

    • @xRagent11
      @xRagent11 4 года назад +12

      especially this whole mess riot and pandemic

    • @trueprismatic
      @trueprismatic 4 года назад +1

      "MURICA NUMBUH WUN CONTRY"
      The people need the song more bro

    • @rileyfernando45
      @rileyfernando45 4 года назад +1

      E Krenz it needs this song and sirens - denzel curry

    • @Metzo31
      @Metzo31 4 года назад +1

      Nah just i love my self a lot

  • @thequeenpath
    @thequeenpath 10 лет назад +394

    THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS.

    • @itsnadroj
      @itsnadroj 10 лет назад +1

      honey the hippie! 💕😩💦🙌

    • @DHinez
      @DHinez 10 лет назад +1

      Honey!!

    • @shabazzdow5579
      @shabazzdow5579 10 лет назад

      Bae?

    • @annareubish2959
      @annareubish2959 10 лет назад +1

      Preach Honey- one of your songs will be next girl! Love your vibes.

    • @PAHZAZZ
      @PAHZAZZ 10 лет назад +1

      Talk to em queen

  • @yubtubtime
    @yubtubtime 6 месяцев назад +29

    The level of creativity and inspiration in this track and video is unreal

  • @kemalsami
    @kemalsami 2 года назад +133

    Kendrick Lamar is timeless. KING of STREETS.

  • @isaiahsmith724
    @isaiahsmith724 7 лет назад +300

    Everybody lacks confidence. Best line in this song

    • @manaulhoque6507
      @manaulhoque6507 7 лет назад +18

      the next line “how many times my potential was anonymous” was fire too

    • @freshswagga100
      @freshswagga100 7 лет назад +9

      How in da beginning "Satan wanna put me in a bow tie. Pray that the holy water don't go dry"

    • @anhedonaut2352
      @anhedonaut2352 7 лет назад +1

      Man, it's the most generic line from the song, how is it the best?

    • @gmichel2196
      @gmichel2196 7 месяцев назад

      The line "everybody lack confidence, everybody lack confidence" in his song "I", does anybody know what he means by that? Arent there plenty of people who are confident? I consider myself to have confidence. Im confused by this?
      "Peace to fashion police, I wear my heart
      On my sleeve, let the runway start
      You know the miserable do love company
      What do you want from me and my scars?
      Everybody lack confidence, everybody lack confidence
      How many times my potential was anonymous?
      How many times the city making me promises?
      So I promise this"

  • @mhmmmmmmm
    @mhmmmmmmm 8 лет назад +3416

    Hip hop has always been alive, radio just hasn't been listening

    • @Hardrampage
      @Hardrampage 7 лет назад +101

      "Real Hip Hop is not on the radio"

    • @therupoe
      @therupoe 7 лет назад +7

      where do you find it?

    • @Dizzyhoe305
      @Dizzyhoe305 7 лет назад +18

      Look.

    • @indigenousqueen5561
      @indigenousqueen5561 7 лет назад +21

      matthew funakoshi RADIO FUCK U (KANYE VOICE)

    • @Dizzyhoe305
      @Dizzyhoe305 7 лет назад +6

      I come from a if you really want it, you'll find it world. Doesn't seem like you want it bad enough. I can easily tell you listen to " These people". I'm not into promoting on other peoples music. And fact of the matter is, only people I listen to now is Russ and Kayedo.

  • @mr_jones081
    @mr_jones081 4 месяца назад +10

    "The Sky could fall down, the wind could cry now, the strong in me I still smile."

  • @BIGQUINTINDEED
    @BIGQUINTINDEED 10 лет назад +7941

    Yup.....Still love this song.....Just checking,,,..

  • @BadTasteforguys
    @BadTasteforguys 10 лет назад +1819

    They need to make a song off of that beat in the beginning

    • @kalistreet171
      @kalistreet171 10 лет назад +128

      lol they prob got one, thts just a snippet of tha beat maybe

    • @BadTasteforguys
      @BadTasteforguys 10 лет назад +16

      Kali Street I need to find that songs whereabouts

    • @TheeKobysgame
      @TheeKobysgame 10 лет назад +36

      I don't think he raps to it but it's a Flying Lotus tune go check out his new album "You're Dead" if you like that.

    • @BadTasteforguys
      @BadTasteforguys 10 лет назад +14

      Thee Kobysgame I listened to a few of the tracks
      And I love the sound of it
      Thanks

    • @CRob172
      @CRob172 10 лет назад +17

      Yeah artist from TDE are famous for putting snippets of beats at the beginning of videos, examples include in ab souls illuminate video it has the beat to a rebellion at the beginning and Kendrick's poetic justice video has a snippet of sherane aka master printer's daughter at the beginning

  • @JM-ht5yk
    @JM-ht5yk 3 года назад +498

    Kendrick Lamar is the type of rapper who can rap in all different types

  • @DomAdesanya
    @DomAdesanya Месяц назад +5

    The intro melody to this song is impeccable! The melody needs to be played as a full version song immediately!!! Kendrick is a legend! 💯

  • @PointPeanut
    @PointPeanut 4 года назад +79

    Kendrick is the G.O.A.T

  • @chillhomie7
    @chillhomie7 8 лет назад +711

    never appreciated this song when it first came out but now that a struggle with depression and low self esteem singing along to this almost had me in tears. I put myself down everyday but this song helps me understand that i should love myself and everyone of my flaws because deep inside I'm a good person and thats the only thing that matters and screw what everyone thinks.

    • @WHiTEBOiPRODUCTiONS
      @WHiTEBOiPRODUCTiONS 8 лет назад +3

      +chillhomie7 That last verse doe dude

    • @GalaxyIlumination
      @GalaxyIlumination 8 лет назад +14

      I used to have severe depression and deeply hated myself to the point of suicide... Thank goodness im not at that point in life anymore, but due to my current crappy situation, I think I might relapse... When I listen to Alright, it reminds me that there is hope and at the end im going to be okay..

    • @cbeee
      @cbeee 8 лет назад

      💯

    • @otrg13
      @otrg13 8 лет назад +1

      This song has the opposite effect on me. This song reminds me that I'm supposed love myself, but the fact that i don't just makes me feel worst.

    • @Remyre554
      @Remyre554 8 лет назад +2

      Do you have reasons for that ? If not, you have to understand how to change the vision of yourself you had so far. If you have reasons for hating youself, just realise that you're a good person, because you wouldn't hate yourself If you were not

  • @rileyaitken70
    @rileyaitken70 10 лет назад +311

    Man if we had more people like Kendrick in the music industry.. he's one of few artists who actually interpret music as an artform and not as a platform to get mega rich from off some mainstream hit bs that appeals to stupid people. Thats why I have so much respect for KDot, he's using his music to deliver messages and to connect with his listeners.. Making hip hop better one song at a time KING KENDRICK

    • @angelyka04
      @angelyka04 10 лет назад +2

      I agree

    • @TRZI
      @TRZI 10 лет назад +9

      And he ain't gotta cross dress to do so

    • @OakCliffTX82
      @OakCliffTX82 10 лет назад +3

      Riley Aitken angelyka04 TrendziSco if you aint up on him already, check that Mick Jenkins - the Waters mixtape. Thank me later

    • @LAUNCHERswag
      @LAUNCHERswag 10 лет назад +14

      Logic is an honorable mention...

    • @eri9700
      @eri9700 10 лет назад +5

      I agree, Kendrick Lamar talks about life, struggle, and brings postitivity into his music, unlike most rappers who disrespect women, talk about money, and how many women they have fucked, and mostly call women or people, hoes, bitches, and niggas, but Kendrick Lamar is different he may change this world.

  • @andrea3mila
    @andrea3mila 9 дней назад +8

    Thank you Kendrick, I'm still working on it but thank you from the bottom of my heart.

  • @allamaraine8066
    @allamaraine8066 2 года назад +328

    Lyrics (from Genius):
    “[Intro]
    I done been through a whole lot
    Trial, tribulation, but I know God
    Satan wanna put me in a bow tie
    Pray that the holy water don't go dry
    As I look around me
    So many motherfuckers wanna down me
    But an enemigo never drown me
    In front of a dirty double-mirror they found me
    [Chorus]
    And I love myself
    (The world is a ghetto with big guns and picket signs)
    I love myself
    (But it can do what it want whenever it want, I don't mind)
    I love myself
    (He said I gotta get up, life is more than suicide)
    I love my... self
    (One day at a time, sun gonna shine)
    [Verse 1]
    Everybody lookin' at you crazy (crazy!)
    What you gonna do? (what you gonna do?)
    Lift up your head and keep moving (keep moving)
    Or let the paranoia haunt you (haunt you)?
    Peace to fashion police, I wear my heart
    On my sleeve, let the runway start
    You know the miserable do love company
    What do you want from me and my scars?
    Everybody lack confidence, everybody lack confidence
    How many times my potential was anonymous?
    How many times the city making me promises?
    So I promise this
    [Chorus]
    I love myself
    (The world is a ghetto with big guns and picket signs)
    I love myself
    (But it can do what it want whenever it want, I don't mind)
    I love myself
    (He said I gotta get up, life is more than suicide)
    I love my... self
    (One day at a time, sun gonna shine)
    [Verse 2]
    They wanna say it's a war outside and a bomb in the street
    And a gun in the hood, and a mob of police
    And a rock on the corner, and a line for the fiend
    And a bottle full of lean, and a model on the scene, yup
    These days of frustration keep y'all on tuck and rotation
    I duck these cold faces, post up fi-fie-fo-fum basis
    Dreams of reality's peace
    Blow steam in the face of the beast
    The sky could fall down, the wind could cry now
    The strong in me, I still smile
    [Chorus]
    I love myself
    (The world is a ghetto with big guns and picket signs)
    I love myself
    (But it can do what it want whenever it want, I don't mind)
    I love myself
    (He said I gotta get up, life is more than suicide)
    I love my... self
    (One day at a time, sun gonna shine)
    [Bridge]
    Walk my bare feet (walk my bare feet)
    Down, down valley deep (down, down valley deep)
    Fi-fie-fo-fum (fi-fie-fo-fum) (I love myself)
    My heart undone (my heart undone) (I love myself)
    [Hook]
    The world is a ghetto with big guns and picket signs
    (I love myself)
    But it can do what it want whenever it want, I don't mind
    (I love myself)
    He said I gotta get up, life is more than suicide
    (I love my... self)
    One day at a time, sun gonna shine
    (Hold up)
    [Verse 3]
    I went to war last night
    With an automatic weapon, don't nobody call a medic
    I'ma do it 'til I get it right
    I went to war last night
    I've been dealing with depression ever since an adolescent
    Duckin' every other blessin', I can never see the message
    I could never take the lead, I could never bob and weave
    From a negative and letting them annihilate me
    And it's evident I'm moving at a meteor speed
    Finna run into a building, lay my body in the street
    Keep my money in the ceiling, let my mama know I'm free
    Give my story to the children and a lesson they can read
    And the glory to the feeling of the holy unseen
    Seen enough, make a motherfucker scream, "I love myself!"
    [Outro]
    I lost my head
    I must've misread what the good book said
    Oh, woes keep me, it's a jungle inside
    Give myself again 'til the well runs dry”

  • @holyaura9317
    @holyaura9317 9 лет назад +411

    Didn't like this song at first but it grew on me. Kendrick all day top 5 in the west

    • @holyaura9317
      @holyaura9317 9 лет назад +11

      ***** this song is amazing people need to listen to it more than once

    • @holyaura9317
      @holyaura9317 9 лет назад

      Genius

    • @xhillxvibez99
      @xhillxvibez99 9 лет назад +1

      ***** exactly yo

    • @didakeepa
      @didakeepa 9 лет назад +2

      ***** how stating you love yourself

    • @businesstakeover
      @businesstakeover 9 лет назад +14

      Someone who agrees with me, wasn't feeling it at 1st but after I saw the video was doing that dance all the time.

  • @ontheqtrain
    @ontheqtrain 10 лет назад +170

    I love being a black woman and Kendrick reminded ya'll how beautiful we are. This song is so inspiring and the video was great. I'm glad he took the unexpected route with this song.

    • @NICKEYBLACK35
      @NICKEYBLACK35 10 лет назад +21

      I totally agree with your comment. The video and song is a breath of fresh air.

    • @adiaofthewaves
      @adiaofthewaves 10 лет назад +13

      YES! I completely agree. The fact that the world wants us to hate ourselves and Kendrick is shouting something so simple, "I love myself!" This is black pride at its core.

    • @themaster961
      @themaster961 10 лет назад +3

      reeti212x You're pretty damn beautiful yourself

    • @methodize808
      @methodize808 10 лет назад +4

      100%Asian. But I'm told I'm low key black lol. Nonetheless I love your comment. Yes, the unexpected route. So dope.

    • @joecamel4696
      @joecamel4696 10 лет назад

      ok so in his video he has a plus size black woman just shake her ass so I guess he is letting you know that's all yall are good for, this nigga don't respect women please

  • @3osprey
    @3osprey Месяц назад +14

    genuinely i watch this every time im not feeling good😭

  • @kimaya.3563
    @kimaya.3563 4 года назад +9201

    accidentally typed "i" in the search bar
    the best mistake of my life

  • @itsakunta
    @itsakunta 8 лет назад +557

    Shit man, almost 2 years. I feel like I was bumping this shit yesterday.

    • @JITCompilation
      @JITCompilation 7 лет назад +34

      i actually was bumping this shit yesterday

    • @Reni5000
      @Reni5000 7 лет назад +1

      Juan Mendoza same lmao

    • @kylehoskie2427
      @kylehoskie2427 7 лет назад +14

      Damn man for real brings back alot of memories man

    • @Ryan-ig3ns
      @Ryan-ig3ns 7 лет назад

      Gab shiit some people been bumpin this song he covering for years

    • @ghisalaltanki7703
      @ghisalaltanki7703 6 лет назад

      Gab il

  • @japanesenovice
    @japanesenovice 2 года назад +310

    If Kendrick can battle his suicidal thoughts and depression everyday ever since an adolescent and show us that we are not alone in this struggle and even make a song such as this for us and him to find something in it be it comfort, motivation, escape, inspiration, fighting spirit, whatever it is that this song means to you, when he screams I LOVE MYSELF! I truly feel it in the deepest parts of my psyche. This song and video hold a dear part to me and have gotten me through trying times and I am thankful for Kendrick releasing this.

  • @lulu_lovegood
    @lulu_lovegood 7 месяцев назад +27

    i used to listen to this every day back in 2015/2016. a masterpiece.

  • @lunagiselle
    @lunagiselle 2 года назад +639

    I don't really know what's wrong with me but dang. I've been having days that my only "achievement" is getting up from my bed.
    This song literally makes me feel that I belong somewhere, that I'm not alone. Thank you Kendrick, your music, and specially this song makes me feel alive. Something that does not happen everyday.
    This shit hard.

    • @ohiguemepeter
      @ohiguemepeter 2 года назад +4

      I believe you understand what I ask for

    • @SharkBaitSHRKB
      @SharkBaitSHRKB 2 года назад +12

      ay man i understand you. hope you feel better, one day at a time you got this!

    • @sandeeptirukoti5097
      @sandeeptirukoti5097 Год назад +13

      One day at a time, sun gon' shine

    • @gerac.8889
      @gerac.8889 Год назад +13

      Getting up from bed IS an achievement when you are going through tough times. Sending you love brother, you'll come right through this and rise up.

    • @momo-uy8gc
      @momo-uy8gc Год назад +3

      Your not the only one
      I too feel that way
      I hope you surpassed that time and are doing great

  • @InHzWill
    @InHzWill 10 лет назад +179

    Didn't even know this was Kendrick when I first heard it. I knew there was a reason I liked it. I greatly appreciate ppl with a platform willing to go against the grain and make songs with substance. No I don't agree with every little thing he says, but I really think Kendrick is more than a rapper, he's truly a music artist. yes, those are two different kinds of ppl (in my opinion of course).

    • @jd6446
      @jd6446 10 лет назад +2

      I see your opinion as a fact. And that's because everyone can be a rapper with some practice. But you must really love music to become a music artist.

    • @bvdrvg
      @bvdrvg 10 лет назад +1

      Great words

    • @antoniomickel97
      @antoniomickel97 10 лет назад +1

      Agreed!

    • @InHzWill
      @InHzWill 10 лет назад +2

      selfdestruction928 the end of your comment is epic. Lol.

    • @Jujaljarim
      @Jujaljarim 10 лет назад +2

      Antonio Mickel Approved

  • @DemLyricsDoe
    @DemLyricsDoe 10 лет назад +142

    "Rap can do whatever it wants to make money but Hip-Hop gotta stay true to the streets" - Tupac.

    • @NeroLunar
      @NeroLunar 10 лет назад +6

      That's true, but Uncle Ruckus, I thought you don't n*ggas and their music. :)

    • @MADARAISEPIC1
      @MADARAISEPIC1 10 лет назад +23

      Even uncle Ruckus gotta respect tupac

    • @NeroLunar
      @NeroLunar 10 лет назад +3

      Bolt Uzumaki Lol, true...carry on.

    • @idiakosesunday3806
      @idiakosesunday3806 10 лет назад +4

      ***** Yeep Pac was somewhat hypocritic talking all that "changes' shit but still shouting he was gonna kill biggie nas and cops

    • @scarecrowe94
      @scarecrowe94 10 лет назад

      ***** How come you only see these hate filled comments appear on youtube? Damn there be some angry people about.

  • @ezafclan2783
    @ezafclan2783 5 месяцев назад +24

    this song was my childhood and still slaps to this day man

  • @marvelousegbo7048
    @marvelousegbo7048 3 года назад +249

    This song and "Love Yourz" by J. Cole are like therapy

    • @karamhammoda6849
      @karamhammoda6849 3 года назад +1

      Indeed

    • @theephantommenace
      @theephantommenace 3 года назад +9

      If you like uplifting music and know who Nujabes is, checkout "Soul of Freedom" by Uyama Hiroto. "i" by Kendrick Lamar and that Uyama Hiroto song saved my life 👊

    • @raveantonio3879
      @raveantonio3879 3 года назад +5

      add Good News by Mac Miller 😁

    • @01TacocaT10
      @01TacocaT10 3 года назад +5

      Is your profile pic untitled unmastered?

    • @marvelousegbo7048
      @marvelousegbo7048 3 года назад +3

      @@01TacocaT10 yeah

  • @JarTar
    @JarTar 5 лет назад +3472

    Who randomly just thought of listening to this song?

    • @ryanoakes4836
      @ryanoakes4836 5 лет назад +8

      Jared yup

    • @eddytrill278
      @eddytrill278 5 лет назад +17

      I forgot about the funky ass opening takes me back to simpler times that’s what I came here for

    • @riley1658
      @riley1658 5 лет назад +5

      Yh just some hope for 2020

    • @kailynahlenius8512
      @kailynahlenius8512 5 лет назад +4

      I heard it on Forza Horizon 4 and totally forgot about this song 😂

    • @duanedotson6379
      @duanedotson6379 5 лет назад +1

      Meeee

  • @longsleevedream9228
    @longsleevedream9228 6 лет назад +1602

    Now I may sound corny, but this song saved me from killing myself. K-Dot made me realize how tough this world is, but still live through it with a smile and loving yourself. All I want to say is thank you Kendrick. Thank you for saving my life

    • @yogidabruh9050
      @yogidabruh9050 6 лет назад +151

      You dont sound corny at all. God is still good. This world needs you bruh.

    • @dimitrigabunia3088
      @dimitrigabunia3088 6 лет назад +31

      Bullshit

    • @pauloskidane2819
      @pauloskidane2819 6 лет назад +6

      K A N E K I N G ❤️

    • @userjfudhzbqksb7374
      @userjfudhzbqksb7374 6 лет назад +3

      *facepalm*

    • @claude6570
      @claude6570 6 лет назад +37

      K A N E K I N G you need to love yourself first, before loving anyone else. That’s what I learned. When you feel depressed you lose yourself you lose interest in things you love.

  • @rachtrusz6220
    @rachtrusz6220 6 месяцев назад +38

    Love the tune he has sampled. Isley brother's whose that lady....he done good...Kendrick is god ❤❤❤

  • @Boswellboxer
    @Boswellboxer 8 лет назад +3336

    Why would people hate this song? It's such a good kendrick song.

    • @TheNadroj10
      @TheNadroj10 8 лет назад +249

      Its different that's why. I didn't like it when I first heard it 2 years ago but now I love this song. There isn't any trap bullshit on this song, so some people(trap dickriders) won't gravitate to it.

    • @naseemafridi3175
      @naseemafridi3175 8 лет назад +2

      Boswellboxer
      Baharonymera

    • @diagosantos8226
      @diagosantos8226 8 лет назад +35

      Boswellboxer opinions

    • @TressedOut
      @TressedOut 7 лет назад +209

      they don't love themselves.

    • @nathaliebijlhout1036
      @nathaliebijlhout1036 7 лет назад +5

      TressedOut cwvnsjwheije

  • @BranSoIo
    @BranSoIo 8 лет назад +1650

    Kendrick is the artist we need in this generation of hip hop in my opinion. He reminds me of Pac in a lot of ways and I just love what he's doing with his music.

    • @mattmiller5701
      @mattmiller5701 8 лет назад +29

      yeah i hope he ushers in a new era or at least shifts out this stupid one...

    • @BranSoIo
      @BranSoIo 8 лет назад +1

      MrThuglife404 you make a valid point bro

    • @marinacovic1594
      @marinacovic1594 8 лет назад +8

      +MrThuglife404 I think Kendrick is only smart..only did not make his life harder than it has to be..😉..2 PAC R.I.P.

    • @spencerbush1474
      @spencerbush1474 8 лет назад +49

      What are you talking about? Kendrick grew up in Compton surrounded by gangs and murderers. Just because he was smart enough not to get involved doesn't mean he never experienced all that shit. Pac's life was only on the line because he did that to himself. If he was smart, he would've gotten out of that gang shit.

    • @leyvain360
      @leyvain360 8 лет назад +10

      +Shaun Diebel foreals man these dudes dumb asf.

  • @hanshangue2217
    @hanshangue2217 8 лет назад +533

    Happy birthday Kendrick...

    • @IronBrine
      @IronBrine 8 лет назад +9

      Its Pac's b-day

    • @EliNoCap
      @EliNoCap 8 лет назад +2

      Its my dads b-day

    • @kieranh2860
      @kieranh2860 8 лет назад +1

      +IronBrine they're one day apart who cares xD

    • @TheNadroj10
      @TheNadroj10 8 лет назад +1

      Wait Kendrick's birthday and Pac's birthday is just one day apart? Damn that is one crazy coincidence.

    • @kieranh2860
      @kieranh2860 8 лет назад

      TheNadroj10 Not same year tho but yeah one day apart Pac on 16th of June Kendrick 17th

  • @amazingdodo6097
    @amazingdodo6097 3 месяца назад +6

    Almost 10 years later and I still never get why people are harsh on this song.

  • @AnnieSekia
    @AnnieSekia 9 лет назад +360

    Now this is real HipHop. The crap I here on the radio doesn't even compare.

    • @tristancappo5043
      @tristancappo5043 9 лет назад +9

      Yeah because its pop on the radio. Buy a satellite radio you broke ass nigga

    • @AnnieSekia
      @AnnieSekia 9 лет назад +4

      Tristan Cappo Bruh, what makes you think i'm Broke? Smh! I'm just trying to voice an opinion. -_- I hate people that make Negative Comments like this. Oh, an I'm a Women!

    • @DwayKeezy
      @DwayKeezy 9 лет назад +3

      Simple, stop listening to the radio.

    • @tristancappo5043
      @tristancappo5043 9 лет назад +8

      Annie Sekia you're a woman and so what?

    • @AnnieSekia
      @AnnieSekia 9 лет назад

      Tristan Cappo
      That doesn't give you the right to talk to me like I'm one of those wack ass bitches, cuz I aint! So STFU with that stank attitude!

  • @eagleknx1179
    @eagleknx1179 5 лет назад +146

    Why is nobody talking about how fire the instrumental at the start is?

    • @juda210
      @juda210 4 года назад +9

      Right? Entire song is amazing but I’ve been having that part on repeat for hours

    • @pp.boy_salomon2324
      @pp.boy_salomon2324 4 года назад +1

      cuz its fuckin fire

    • @vikrantverma1125
      @vikrantverma1125 4 года назад +3

      Absolutely bro...even the ending Bass solo is superb!

    • @cornball0072
      @cornball0072 4 года назад +9

      @@vikrantverma1125 Is it Thundercat? Sounds like him

    • @nativenewyorker2ify
      @nativenewyorker2ify 4 года назад +3

      It's them Isley boys ♥️🎶

  • @thebosegames1912
    @thebosegames1912 9 лет назад +420

    Top 5 Dishwashing Tablets:
    1. Finish (always sparkles after the wash)
    2. Earthwise (good for the environment)
    3. Fairy (gets rid of tough grease and grime really well)
    4. Cascade (good all around)
    5. Fortune (cheap and good at making dishes look new

    • @thebosegames1912
      @thebosegames1912 9 лет назад +40

      Top 5 Lawn Mower Brands:
      1. Ryobi
      2. Ozito
      3. Victa
      4. Husqvarna
      5. Kawasaki

    • @drdin3442
      @drdin3442 9 лет назад +27

      5 favourite baked beans brands
      1. Heinz

    • @ZooferGaming
      @ZooferGaming 9 лет назад +17

      Top lawnmowers...? Obviously Honda, and it didn't make the list??

    • @JohnCider
      @JohnCider 9 лет назад +17

      Get Rekt Bruh...Bushes baked beans is my shit

    • @MrJimmyjam24
      @MrJimmyjam24 9 лет назад +2

      Angelo Piromalli I have to wash my dishes by hand. FML.

  • @Chicago311zero
    @Chicago311zero 3 месяца назад +12

    This is such an underrated uplifting empowering song. This the Kendrick that got me through depression

    • @lungi8424
      @lungi8424 3 месяца назад +3

      Same...stay healthy.

  • @ShadowYnkBoyz
    @ShadowYnkBoyz 9 лет назад +1019

    I love myself

    • @WatchmyPlaylist.
      @WatchmyPlaylist. 9 лет назад +5

      Huey Freeman you are so narcissistic for this

    • @NekoHime77
      @NekoHime77 9 лет назад +39

      dark format he is quoting the song u idiot lmao

    • @WatchmyPlaylist.
      @WatchmyPlaylist. 9 лет назад +3

      TheYellowFlash haha I know I'm obviously not serious. doesn't that make you the stupid one? Oh and by the way, this song and this artist are both SHIT SHIT SHITTY SHIT. I listen to only the god of rap. you couldn't even comprehend.

    • @DTog1
      @DTog1 9 лет назад +18

      Huey Freeman Yes my little sheep. yes you do.

    • @amyapapaya7240
      @amyapapaya7240 9 лет назад +4

      dark format then why did you listen to this hm?

  • @SirBumRush
    @SirBumRush 7 лет назад +1424

    These songs are the ones we'll show to our future children.

    • @edgarmedina2130
      @edgarmedina2130 7 лет назад +6

      SirBumRush
      Lol, the lyrics speak for them self.

    • @vanessaoquendo3547
      @vanessaoquendo3547 7 лет назад +21

      SirBumRush
      And the children of now (including me) will listen to!

    • @rico4101
      @rico4101 7 лет назад +68

      This will be one example of what will become Old School Hip-Hop in the future

    • @crypticpyramid2766
      @crypticpyramid2766 7 лет назад +5

      SirBumRush I’m not having children Fuck That

    • @akmolnoor77
      @akmolnoor77 7 лет назад +7

      "Whatchu know about this shit right here youngin'?"

  • @holyaura9317
    @holyaura9317 9 лет назад +292

    This song needs to be on the next GTA game. GTA isn't the same without at least one Kendrick Lamar song. Most of the time I just like fucking with the cops and driving away from them. This is a perfect song to escape the cops in my eyes

    • @holyaura9317
      @holyaura9317 9 лет назад +6

      That works to. I'm just saying we need another Kendrick song

    • @holyaura9317
      @holyaura9317 9 лет назад

      Åkîţø Řëîţh lol what it's fun

    • @thedarkestlotus
      @thedarkestlotus 9 лет назад +2

      Just put it in the game when it comes out for pc, lol

    • @hyperspace118
      @hyperspace118 9 лет назад

      Golden Aura Wait, what Kendrick song was in GTA?

    • @MichaelTaylor-tg7wj
      @MichaelTaylor-tg7wj 9 лет назад +2

      Janko Zivadinovic ADHD, and Illuminate by Ab-Soul which features him

  • @Joe88999-x
    @Joe88999-x 6 месяцев назад +82

    I just started to be a Kendrick fan and this made my day

  • @MrBibbityBop
    @MrBibbityBop 9 лет назад +1010

    It's impossible to watch this & not get into it, such a great song & a gorgeous video.

    • @Kingto94
      @Kingto94 9 лет назад +3

      +MrBibbityBop just happened to me by accident.

    • @atheneeum
      @atheneeum 9 лет назад +7

      Agreed man!

    • @hernanandrade5706
      @hernanandrade5706 9 лет назад +2

      a vibe song to jam to

    • @redmanra1n
      @redmanra1n 9 лет назад

      +MrBibbityBop
      i´ve listened to over 7000 hip hop songs and i dont get into this song,nor like it

    • @tayrodamonsta3265
      @tayrodamonsta3265 9 лет назад

      +The Eye Opener For The Blind thanks it really is

  • @MajickRs
    @MajickRs 10 лет назад +508

    Yo anyone saying this song is a "sellout" or done just to be "mainstream" is either stupid, watching the video with their eyes closed, or both. A song that's trying to become mainstream will dip into the white community more just to reach a larger audience, while you can tell this video had a completely urban setting. And there's nothing mainstream about that last verse at all, I definately don't hear stuff like that in ANY pop song ever.
    And I'm not even a Kendrick fan

    • @dereklansky7764
      @dereklansky7764 10 лет назад +7

      Fr man people gotta realize that

    • @degeneration2xtreme
      @degeneration2xtreme 10 лет назад +26

      Tbh, half the people who say that about this song have probably never listened to the Isleys a day in their lifetimes.

    • @CarlMickens
      @CarlMickens 10 лет назад +1

      Good point

    • @RareMade
      @RareMade 10 лет назад +6

      What do you mean white community you mean wealthy because their is whites in urban areas too

    • @MajickRs
      @MajickRs 10 лет назад +7

      friður Well for one, you can literally just count the number of white people in the video compared to black, I counted 4, and 2 of them were two police officers arresting a black male, go figure. Even despite that, the feel of the video that was shot in the ghetto just feels very urban. There's nothing wrong with mainstream songs trying to get the relatability of the white/middle class community, but I'm saying this song does not even do that, the song is just so far from mainstream or a sellout song and people are just saying it's one simply because it made it to the radio

  • @fan4every1lol89
    @fan4every1lol89 7 месяцев назад +23

    One of my favorite from Kdot

  • @seanm996
    @seanm996 3 года назад +104

    I remember breaking down watching this video around 2015... Years of depression and bad life choices, and this opened up a new way of thinking. Still working on myself, but in a much better place than I was back then. Much respect for making music like this get out the message "one day at a time"!

    • @MichaelTurner856
      @MichaelTurner856 2 года назад +2

      That's absolutely beautiful man! I support you

    • @seanm996
      @seanm996 2 года назад +3

      @@MichaelTurner856 Thank you mate, I had to share some thoughts when this song helped me be positive. All the best to you!

    • @jertykushner7450
      @jertykushner7450 2 года назад

      op

    • @jertykushner7450
      @jertykushner7450 2 года назад

      p

    • @crystalmorse2159
      @crystalmorse2159 2 года назад +2

      Alright Now Yes 2 u Working on Yourself Whoo Hoo 4 me it started with each day looking in the mirror n saying I Love u Crystal n Accepting All Things About me the good the bad n the ugly 💛

  • @TheFail123456789
    @TheFail123456789 9 лет назад +2878

    Top 5 laundry detergents in the game (don't judge my opinion):
    1.Tide(delivers a clean and fresh style of)
    2.Oxi clean(attacks dry stains like a monster)
    3.all(deserves a spot in the top 5 but not the best)
    4.wisk(I respect the stain spectrum tech. But needs to fight harder for that top 3)
    5.purex(up and coming in the game)

    • @ssalvasalvasalvaa
      @ssalvasalvasalvaa 9 лет назад +155

      Wisk? Are you serious? WISK? Wisk is just for the money bro

    • @jORDANxeDWARDS1
      @jORDANxeDWARDS1 9 лет назад +23

      ^ No comment...smh

    • @nikobelic4357
      @nikobelic4357 9 лет назад +175

      DUDE you left out GAIN!? BRUH Gains been in the industry, reppin its colours, longer than half yo list!

    • @mexi8739
      @mexi8739 9 лет назад +42

      What is wrong with all of you!! CHEER should be #1. Real recognize real....

    • @nikobelic4357
      @nikobelic4357 9 лет назад +12

      Jose Delapaz
      OH LHELL NO. Gain will SWEEP N CLEAN ALL OF YALL!

  • @therealwatdoesitmean
    @therealwatdoesitmean 6 лет назад +3827

    It's crazy because he wrote this song while going through depression. Not even kidding.

    • @ModernWarfare2408
      @ModernWarfare2408 6 лет назад +45

      shut up

    • @markandeytiwari4720
      @markandeytiwari4720 6 лет назад +11

      lil Ultimo ki CCC will not have a nice to have you heard anything back yet from a mobile.
      ,,

    • @brashadcarr6759
      @brashadcarr6759 6 лет назад +131

      yea hes by far the realest negus alive

    • @gumbaa479
      @gumbaa479 6 лет назад +339

      A deep depression. He found himself screaming in the hotel room-

    • @banumurugan8048
      @banumurugan8048 6 лет назад +1

      Markandey Tiwari s

  • @TheUnreliableNarrator64
    @TheUnreliableNarrator64 4 месяца назад +4

    Kendrick is one of the few rappers left that can rap about the hood without feeling the need to participate in it. Thats how hip hop started, as a stepping stone to tell your story and make it out. Now theyll catch a body just to make a song about it and go to jail.

  • @ImErikHD
    @ImErikHD 10 лет назад +182

    so hyped for his album

    • @ImErikHD
      @ImErikHD 10 лет назад +6

      ***** that would be great i loved section 80

    • @Randyy1
      @Randyy1 10 лет назад

      This and PRhyme tho...

    • @angad10
      @angad10 10 лет назад

      when does it come out?

    • @FlyBoyKhi
      @FlyBoyKhi 10 лет назад +1

      Angad Singh before Carter 5 I tell you that much lol.

    • @jokomoko888
      @jokomoko888 10 лет назад

      most of the songs might be produced by DR DRE

  • @VC1ty17
    @VC1ty17 2 года назад +654

    I don't think there's a better song for your lowest point. I really don't. We love you Kendrick!

  • @carlosroman333
    @carlosroman333 3 года назад +5161

    Wish this song was more popular, such a great message for society

    • @markusbonnet439
      @markusbonnet439 3 года назад +202

      It was all over the radio , it was pretty popular

    • @akldnxk
      @akldnxk 3 года назад +181

      The song was so popular in 2014-15, all time on the radio and mtv

    • @kadencemay4969
      @kadencemay4969 3 года назад +97

      This song was so popular lmfao

    • @henrimn1326
      @henrimn1326 3 года назад +87

      I’m living in Africa in a small village and I know this song since 2014

    • @albertofava865
      @albertofava865 3 года назад +32

      @@akldnxk i guess he is saying it because after 6 years is not even near 100m views

  • @Ceeyo438
    @Ceeyo438 7 месяцев назад +4

    I'm crying listening to this right now this man is God sent hopefully he stays Kendrick Lamar 💯🖤🤎💪🏿🤘🏿🙏🏿🤙🏿🤞🏿🤟🏿

  • @memesformattcmg9797
    @memesformattcmg9797 4 года назад +324

    The sky could fall down, the wind could cry now. The strong in me, I still smile, Yessir. #blacklivesmatter

  • @thehacktrainable
    @thehacktrainable 10 лет назад +60

    I'm not even going to lie when I first heard this song, I didn't like it but when I saw the music video I realized that this man is something special. I truly have SO MUCH RESPECT for KENDRICK in the sense of TRYING TO UNDERSTAND THE MESSAGE OF THE SONG because in my philosophy I believe Kendrick is trying to bring us together as a people (not just black people) but the whole HUMAN RACE. I mean if you just look around with all the commotion going on in the world (and the news) just tells us that this song DEFINITELY has meaning and KENDRICK put this song out at a very crucial time. He's truly a leader.

    • @Mariothepoet
      @Mariothepoet 10 лет назад

      I loved the song from the start but I knew the video would help some see his vision. I am happy he came quick with the visuals.
      I think this a super meaningful song and about the direction he wants to take his art. Kendrick is trying to stay out the BOXES of what every says a Rapper should be. His core fans love this song in my experience.

    • @phillipsmith277
      @phillipsmith277 10 лет назад

      same listening to his interview about it made me want to listen and understand it he a revoulitonary

    • @charminglove212
      @charminglove212 10 лет назад

      great interpretation!

    • @jocongo8893
      @jocongo8893 10 лет назад

      right great message

    • @LekieshainFocus
      @LekieshainFocus 10 лет назад

      I really think so too

  • @Hscott410_
    @Hscott410_ 6 лет назад +495

    this song inspire me, I don't care how hard life gets the devil cant take my confidence.. whoever reads this that's going through something, this world needs your presence that's why God made you

  • @erfanioerfani5351
    @erfanioerfani5351 2 месяца назад +12

    Kendrick is one of the reasons I learned English, he is perhaps the most important figure in not just hip-hop but the entire pop culture, people will be listening to his music and will be inspired by him for centuries to come... I'm iranian.

    • @Epicurious_Me
      @Epicurious_Me 2 месяца назад +2

      This shows that music has the ability to unite people. I truly love the sentiment.

    • @hoseinmz645
      @hoseinmz645 2 месяца назад

      آره حاجی واقعا حق گفتی. و یه مشت اسکل نفهم و دک‌خور مثل دی جی آکادمیکس یا هر کسخول دیگه ای قرار نیست این حقیقتو پنهان کنن...کندریک یه نوع هنرمنده که برای چندین دهه یا صده ازش به عنوان یکی از بهترین موزیسین و خواننده و اِم‌سی های جهان ازش یاد میشه.

  • @Blitz_78
    @Blitz_78 4 года назад +287

    When this song dropped people start thinking that TPABF will be a mainstream mediocre album
    Years later and this is one of the best if not the best hip hop album

    • @rosaatomica9976
      @rosaatomica9976 4 года назад +32

      OM99 its cus people are sheep, they cant enjoy things for what they really are or unless someone tells them to enjoy it, this whole album was a revolution wether the masses liked it or not

    • @nikinovski
      @nikinovski 4 года назад +16

      who cares if this album didn't change the game. TPAB is on another level of artistic vision that other rappers only dream of achieving. A certified classic.

    • @blankieplays1350
      @blankieplays1350 4 года назад +2

      @@rosaatomica9976 thats not the case for TPAB alot of people like the album because its actually really good i mean Kendrick lamar got awards from the government my guy

    • @rosaatomica9976
      @rosaatomica9976 4 года назад +3

      @@blankieplays1350 na man, i meant the before not the after, as in people looked at it with prejudice saying it wouldnt be as good as gkmc but where is he now, 3 classics and hopefully a fourth one on the way, but bet these people think he fell off cus he wants a more rock influenced rap album instead of what everybody else is making, people just need to learn to listen to the music first and decide if they like it on their own

    • @blankieplays1350
      @blankieplays1350 4 года назад +1

      @@rosaatomica9976 yea i agree with that

  • @__skillz
    @__skillz 6 лет назад +541

    To Pimp a Butterfly was on a whole nother level

    • @keertanaega6454
      @keertanaega6454 5 лет назад

      Skillz jii

    • @ShubhamKumar-ub4nf
      @ShubhamKumar-ub4nf 5 лет назад +1

      The

    • @jeremybigham8906
      @jeremybigham8906 5 лет назад +3

      Disagree but I don’t want too argue just enjoy the song

    • @kei_kei0999
      @kei_kei0999 5 лет назад +17

      Late Registration To Pimp A Butterfly was one of this generations best albums made, instant classic, every good ear for hiphop knows that is is true, but I can not decide for you

    • @terrancewhite9750
      @terrancewhite9750 5 лет назад +6

      That’s Facts. In my opinion I feel like people sleep on this album. I also feel this was his best album because of the Mix of R and B and Lyrical rap

  • @mrjohnnybananaz
    @mrjohnnybananaz 10 лет назад +60

    this is hiphop children. keep listening, it comes around once in a while these times

    • @EWhitD
      @EWhitD 10 лет назад +1

      Man...

  • @anthonynightingale5430
    @anthonynightingale5430 5 месяцев назад +13

    This song gets me through a lot, whenever people try to snake or judge and you gotta go your own way I put this song on for confidence. Just remember when it feels like no one had your back go out there and work hard and grind because only you have yourself

  • @KooL_D
    @KooL_D 10 лет назад +67

    I'm glad he made this song cuz there's a lot of people (including myself) who came from or still in a dark spot in life and can't see shit positive.
    So even if all u already happy people don't feel it I can and that's all that matters.

  • @Cypheye
    @Cypheye 9 лет назад +650

    Who ever is hating on "I" is the biggest hypocrite of 2015.

  • @ChattKing423
    @ChattKing423 Год назад +44

    How can you not like this record. This album came out at a difficult time in my life. A turning point actually.

  • @kingira497
    @kingira497 4 месяца назад +9

    Culture can only write this.

  • @ethericdezigns1528
    @ethericdezigns1528 10 лет назад +89

    Funny thing is, this has always been Kendrick's style. xD That album he put out that made most blacks acknowledge him was, in a sense, a social experiment. I used to bump Kendrick even in his most weirdest and positive days, no pun, but most people who are bashing this song in hopes that Kendrick goes back to shit talking and weed talking are ignorant. This is, and always will be who, Kendrick is. He's a true artist.

    • @WHYOSHO
      @WHYOSHO 10 лет назад

      Not always, this kind of sounds like it has that southern feel to it. Like a Cee Lo Green or a Andre 3000 type shit.

    • @lasspeng1
      @lasspeng1 10 лет назад

      Nope its just 80's type music

    • @ethericdezigns1528
      @ethericdezigns1528 10 лет назад +1

      Exactly, you understand what I meant. I wasn't referring to this particular style, but he has done work that had odd tunes and sounds in it it plenty times before. All people have to do is google the kendrick from 2010 and earlier.