"Surviving droughts, I wish u well. How sick I'm I, I wish u health, I wish u wheels, I wish u wealth, I wish u insight so u can see for yourself ". WTF....ALL TIME CLASSIC VERSE
he definitely killed it with the live version. the horns are what put him over. i'm hoping he eventually releases a live version of the entire "american gangster" album.
This song is fire....Jay really captures the essence of the angst that encapsulates black men trapped in ghettos scratching to survive.....is how U know he really played in those streets....U have to live to know those emotions....this album is a classic in my opinion....one of Jays best ever....and his live performances are some of the best from any rap artist ever....Jay top 3
I went to school with the Bass Player Tony Russell and played drums in the schools band Tony got that Mayweather talent i was just blessed to be a part of it. West Side Chicago stand up
“The irony’s hard” - the iron is hard, “ at all cost, better avoid these bars” Those said bars lead to unimaginable wealth smh insane irony. Greatest ever by an insane margin
man this has to be the smoothest groove that Jay has ever done. Big ups to the homie holding down hat Bass and Tony Royster. I just can't stop watching this shit. Its so smooth
This Is My Favorite Hip-Hop Song - Macouba2 - American Dreamin - Shawn Corey Carter JAY-Z Feat Keon Bryce [Produced By 9th Wonder] [Year: 2007] [Album: American Gangster]
I remember when I first heard this song I was 16. I was doing my A-levels there's an optional route at the end to go to university. And I remember hearing the first verse about him dreaming of getting a grant to go to Harvard, but then being brought back down to earth by his people and his immediate surroundings. This was exactly what I was going through at the time. Now I'm going to the University of Cambridge this makes the verse that much more bone chilling! Peace Jay G.O.A.T.
Now see the life's right here, and it seems right there.. It's not quite near, and it's not like we're.. Professionals! .. moving the decimals/ Know where to cop? Nah! / Got a connect? No!/ Who in the F knows how to be successful/ Need a "Personal Jesus", I'm in Depeche Mode!! They say its celestial, it's all in the stars Like Tony La Russa on how you play your Cards 'Cause y'all ain't F** with me! 🔥🔥🔥... boy!!!!!
"survive a drought i wish you well(hold up) survive a drought i wish you well how sick am i i wish you health i wish you wheels i wish you wealth i wish you insight so you can see for yourself" THATS MY FAVORITE LINE FROM THIS SONG
beautiful performance by corey, i love the motive of his motions in a concert- he doesnt pannic along the way due to fatique if if attacks but he continues doing his shit. the most awesome thing is that he never forget his lines while performing. WANDAFUL
As far as depth, this just might be his best song of all time. This is one song that everybody can relate to (and biggie's "Everyday Struggle"). Grown man song indeed!!
Just in case anyone was thinking JayZ went somewhere...nah. This is how you stay rappin after 40. The whole song is sexy. What other rapper you know can slap a live band behind him and make you wanna two step? Umm hmm.
This is one of the most underrated Jay-Z songs ever
+Dio Santana yes!
Dio Santana why its not who's rating this shit morons rating a genius thats impossible
flat out my favorite jayz song
SAY IT AGAIN!!!!!!!
Underrated? This song is highly rated. True Jay z fans love this song.
"Surviving droughts, I wish u well. How sick I'm I, I wish u health, I wish u wheels, I wish u wealth, I wish u insight so u can see for yourself ". WTF....ALL TIME CLASSIC VERSE
Facts
Crazy ..lyrically one of hov’s best albums
Michael Archie Yessss!
Dude is a genius at what he does no doubt
Deep 216
This song was well orchestrated with serious content and good music.
This is one of Jay-Z most prolific songs! The wordplay, imagery and instrumental are so cohesive
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This track is SEVERELY UNDERATTED WOW 😭😭😭 THIS MUST BE HIS BEST WORK YET
The whole is his best work
he definitely killed it with the live version. the horns are what put him over. i'm hoping he eventually releases a live version of the entire "american gangster" album.
Yooooo, I've been saying the same thing. The live version of this album is crazy!!
I'm looking for the DVD or can of the live version.
This is by far the best song on American Gangster
This song is fire....Jay really captures the essence of the angst that encapsulates black men trapped in ghettos scratching to survive.....is how U know he really played in those streets....U have to live to know those emotions....this album is a classic in my opinion....one of Jays best ever....and his live performances are some of the best from any rap artist ever....Jay top 3
A very soulful joint and with an Opening verse that is so underrated. “We need it now, we need a town, we need a place to pitch, we need a mound.”
I went to school with the Bass Player Tony Russell and played drums in the schools band Tony got that Mayweather talent i was just blessed to be a part of it. West Side Chicago stand up
One of my favorite albums of all time 🐐
This album is slept on. It is Reasonable Doubt Part 2. This cut here is tough ! Just my thoughts...
Michael Weatherspoon This track is amazing
Michael Weatherspoon Exactly, it's the closest to Reasonable Doubt since its release
I've been saying this is Reasonable Doubt 2 for years u are exactly right
Agreed
Reasonable Doubt the prequel
Love this song with the Live band . He really classical 🎼🎶🎵 Jay- Z went into storytelling mode 💯🎯
Jay-Z flows so beautifully with a jazz backing. Reminds me a bit of Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt 10 year anniversary concert at Radio City.
“The irony’s hard” - the iron is hard, “ at all cost, better avoid these bars” Those said bars lead to unimaginable wealth smh insane irony. Greatest ever by an insane margin
This whole album was underrated and the instrumentals also sound much better live.. This and 23 were the last really good Jay albums imo.
probably my favorite jay z album...
clo hussle Facts 💯
J.M
U trippin, first off this album was not underrated! Secondly, the real song sounds better.
23 ?
scarfacemmm 23: Mike Jordan of Recordin' (Jay-Z's album)
Jigga drop jewels ... my all time favorite rapper
agreed
if Hov knew the love I have for him, he'll come get me and put me down and, will love me.
Monique Van Buren
This is one Jay's top three songs ever. It's like he was channeling biggie on this one. Everything about this song is right.
facts
I can listen to this over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over......
"Ineed a personal jesus, Im in Depeche Mode...illl lines all thru this song
U aiight happy holiday$...
He should released a live version of this album..
He did this it Storytellers on vh1 they have online somewhere
@@CaneBigMad9 need a link top cop this
One of my favorite songs, this album is such a classic!
this is my fav jay z album and 1 of my favs ever. this was a really good album. hip hop started 2 really fade after this
that boi Tony Royster Jr. killin it on the drums
word im glad u recognize the band, many people don't...
Listen to this every day especially now with all that’s going on in the world. What is the American Dream? Are we still American Dreamin’?
The coldest!!! True poetry indeed.
Smooth live performance..Marvin to d worlddd
This album was slept on. The production was up there with blueprint
Jay killed this soundtrack........we need a mound omg
Faison SAmpson I wish you well..
dude crazy
My favorite hov albumStraight up classic,reminds me of highschool in 07...he was definitely dropping jewels,feel bad for this new generation Smh
Bout to use this for the final song of my first movie 💯☝🏼
This guy is a lyrical genuis
Either n the studio or live, jay-z, crushes it, every time!🔥🔥🔥✊, LEGENDARY status.
I need a personal jesus "IM IN DEPECHE MODE" took me a while to get that! That's the beauty of this artist!
man this has to be the smoothest groove that Jay has ever done. Big ups to the homie holding down hat Bass and Tony Royster. I just can't stop watching this shit. Its so smooth
And the Cat on the drums is killing it!!!!
This Is My Favorite Hip-Hop Song - Macouba2 - American Dreamin - Shawn Corey Carter JAY-Z Feat Keon Bryce [Produced By 9th Wonder] [Year: 2007] [Album: American Gangster]
Jay still on top after all these years, def the best rapper alive
"aint nothin wrong wit my aim, jus gotta change the target" ... Feel like that line was written for me
I remember when I first heard this song I was 16. I was doing my A-levels there's an optional route at the end to go to university.
And I remember hearing the first verse about him dreaming of getting a grant to go to Harvard, but then being brought back down to earth by his people and his immediate surroundings. This was exactly what I was going through at the time.
Now I'm going to the University of Cambridge this makes the verse that much more bone chilling! Peace Jay G.O.A.T.
Congrats!
Crazy story! Sometimes I feel like certain moments I’ve lived are directly from HOV songs
"Survive the droughts, I wish u well" he had to double that back for the slow ones!!
The fuckn art of story tellin.. Shit send chills down my spine #pause lol
jay has many classics. I agree its an underrated album. Imo jay is the goat hes the jordan of rap like he said
I fuckin love this song one of my favorite samples ever
This is straight crack! Hov should of dropped a live version of this album on CD!
Day dreaming in lazy boy.... I love this song! J did his thing, song really touch your soul!
Why do every jayz song touch my soul?
The hardest Jay Z track ever!! Hands down!! The whole soundtrack was hittin 🔥🔥🔥
Underrated album
Now see the life's right here, and it seems right there..
It's not quite near, and it's not like we're..
Professionals! .. moving the decimals/
Know where to cop? Nah! /
Got a connect? No!/
Who in the F knows how to be successful/
Need a "Personal Jesus", I'm in Depeche Mode!!
They say its celestial, it's all in the stars
Like Tony La Russa on how you play your Cards
'Cause y'all ain't F** with me! 🔥🔥🔥... boy!!!!!
Third verse...crazy!
ITS LITERALLY CHILLING.
Most amazing artist of our time!
One of his best songs ever
Jay needs to do a live album. Not just for G but for all his major hits.
Best soundtrack period
absolutely smashing.....love the selectiion FALLIN one brick two bricks more keep it going for the score for sure
" Nothing wrong with my aim , just got to change my target" jay you to sick .lol
That was my favorite line dude nice
🔥🔥🔥this is where lyrics come to life that could only be done by one of the best.
Marvin Gaye brought me here, jay made me stay...
Raphael Massie ❤️🔥❤️💯
Certain part of this joint he kirks vocally.. like when he says “ y’all ain’t fuxking with me”
"survive a drought i wish you well(hold up) survive a drought i wish you well how sick am i i wish you health i wish you wheels i wish you wealth i wish you insight so you can see for yourself" THATS MY FAVORITE LINE FROM THIS SONG
Greatest of all times...."leading the league in at least 6 statistical catergories....."
Jay's best album
Jay'z is to gooood man , His bars are madd , one rateddd black guyyy!!! Nuff loveee
beautiful performance by corey, i love the motive of his motions in a concert- he doesnt pannic along the way due to fatique if if attacks but he continues doing his shit. the most awesome thing is that he never forget his lines while performing. WANDAFUL
rap is poetry so it usually doesn't always says a poem and jay-z pretty awesome at that :)
Great lyrics what a powerful message
THEE BEST STORY TELLER EVA!
To the Greatest whoever did it!
i really think that Jay is the best live perfomer ever. He has got a huge experience and allways murdering shit
Love this song...my favorite rapper and favorite soul singer
He is a beast on them drums
love it. dreams do come true. peace.
fabulous musicians...this version is definitely cleaner and classier...PURE music
HELL YEAH! I love it...it's like a movie...
this album of jay-z its my favorite and this band its the best
so smooth so nice
Now this is music!!!
drummer killed it
after more than a decade the song is still relevant
Even more so today in 2024😊
Still here in 2019. Classic!!!
I'm reading his book Decoded as I listen to this
I was never crazy over jayz but this album was on repeat when it came out
applaud this man!
why can't I turn on the radio and hear this!!?? Damn!
Sounds so beautiful...I agree! #2018
This is who jay z wants to be, but you kids wont sllow him to be
instant classic!!!
Lionel Garcia instant classic indeed!!!
Surviving droughts I wish you well . I'm so sick I wish you health. Jayz the coldest
american ganster is a classic album, lyrically and for the beats!! COmpletely outshined by the BP3
As far as depth, this just might be his best song of all time. This is one song that everybody can relate to (and biggie's "Everyday Struggle"). Grown man song indeed!!
Your now in the game where only time can tell
God bless that brass section! They killed it
Amazing and Beautiful🔥🔥🔥🌟🌟🌟 performance!🙏 to the king of rap still doing it !!!👑👍
He is one if the BEST to ever do it ...
CLASS-SICK
AMerican dreaming a very good song lyrically and the band behind it beautiful indeed !!!!
Not a Jay fan but I love to watch him perform.
I don’t understand that not a fan but love to watch him perform? Sounds like a fan to me
Contradiction
This tune is siccc.....I wish u health.
GOAT
Just in case anyone was thinking JayZ went somewhere...nah. This is how you stay rappin after 40. The whole song is sexy. What other rapper you know can slap a live band behind him and make you wanna two step? Umm hmm.