Jidenna - Long Live the Chief

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  • Опубликовано: 1 янв 2025

Комментарии • 10 тыс.

  • @TheDonBro
    @TheDonBro Год назад +424

    "I don't want my best dressed day in a casket" still haaardddd

    • @versewonderstrikes5353
      @versewonderstrikes5353 8 месяцев назад +8

      🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯

    • @exoZelia
      @exoZelia 7 месяцев назад +14

      Yea that line hits harder than the bassline, which hits harrrrrd

    • @CaPnbOnEs
      @CaPnbOnEs 4 месяца назад +7

      years later and that's still the line that hits the hardest when i hear this...

  • @CatholicWaffen
    @CatholicWaffen 5 месяцев назад +260

    I love when this pops up on my feed. 8 years later and this is still a banger from a boss

    • @shawnfoster4506
      @shawnfoster4506 4 месяца назад +1

      Darn tootin dis homeboi can spit dem slappy bars straight up luh da homie

  • @jakkoraik4896
    @jakkoraik4896 7 лет назад +407

    Jidenna needs to rap more, this shit is so dope.

  • @melissagibson3248
    @melissagibson3248 3 года назад +1032

    I just watched Luke Cage, and when this song came on I got chills and had to figure out who this was ASAP!! Thank you Marvel and thank you Jidenna!! ♥️

    • @shulapedida
      @shulapedida 3 года назад +14

      Same! LSS... long li da chi 😂

    • @gajuddgernautzone6
      @gajuddgernautzone6 3 года назад +4

      BIG FACTS......I'm late as a mofo!!!!

    • @paulspruill
      @paulspruill 2 года назад +9

      @@gajuddgernautzone6 Nah man, you're right on time in your own time.

    • @gajuddgernautzone6
      @gajuddgernautzone6 2 года назад

      @@paulspruill 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

    • @alligori111
      @alligori111 2 года назад +12

      The same with me. Came from luke Cage episode 5

  • @cadehall2
    @cadehall2 6 лет назад +1667

    This song is an accurate representation of the right way to flex. Stay classic.

    • @prijankans971
      @prijankans971 5 лет назад +31

      There is no right or wrong way to flex in black culture. Flexin' within itself is an art form which can be performed by telling stories of selling crack, wearing 20 gold chains to owning apple stock or presented in a way as demonstrated in this song....stating your academic excellence but declining an offer in which most people (black or white) would take. :)

    • @migueldelacruz4799
      @migueldelacruz4799 5 лет назад +1

      Word

    • @anthonyellerson8662
      @anthonyellerson8662 4 года назад +1

      Facts

    • @n.e.nichtmaus927
      @n.e.nichtmaus927 2 года назад

      Wow- you said it PERFECTLY, nice

    • @Jason-gg4lm
      @Jason-gg4lm 2 года назад +2

      "I don't want my best dressed day in a casket!!!" is fucking epic

  • @DaKidGowie
    @DaKidGowie 9 лет назад +3751

    Been waiting for this visual. Sucks that songs like this won't be popular like "Classic Man" because people have to actually listen to the message. Keep speaking the truth, Jidenna. We need it.

    • @DaKidGowie
      @DaKidGowie 9 лет назад +14

      Mimi H Yes they are. Hope he can assist in steering them into the right direction.

    • @DaKidGowie
      @DaKidGowie 9 лет назад +16

      Although I'm a fan of those artists, I do wish they provided a balance. Party tracks are necessary, but also speak to the people about what's really going on. I'm always up! #Insomniac haha

    • @DaKidGowie
      @DaKidGowie 9 лет назад +2

      Mimi H Haha that is true! I'm in Maryland so add three hours to your time.

    • @newskull1413
      @newskull1413 9 лет назад +5

      +Da Kid Gowie INDEED!... We have to make it popular by spreading the message

    • @milesjamalMj
      @milesjamalMj 9 лет назад +7

      Yeah, that's because this song has no real mainstream appeal, it's not something that will get any radio play or something that people can bump to in the club. So yeah sadly it will most likely never be as popular, but nonetheless it's still a great song!

  • @M3iscool
    @M3iscool 7 лет назад +2121

    I like that he doesn't try too hard to seem like he's all gangsta'. He doesn't frown or wave guns around, he smiles and dances, and yet he's still a badass.

    • @eloiseguerra759
      @eloiseguerra759 7 лет назад +11

      completely true

    • @snapgab
      @snapgab 7 лет назад +37

      Yeah exactly, he doesn't need props or over the top aggression to appear badass, he just is!

    • @mattcavy4459
      @mattcavy4459 7 лет назад +49

      This is the characteristics that define a Chief.
      Smile in the face of anything. Remaining cool and classy. Real man shit right here 👌

    • @edwincolon5796
      @edwincolon5796 7 лет назад +3

      jidenna

    • @dadetromba
      @dadetromba 7 лет назад +1

      Cat From The Future

  • @PLoGro24
    @PLoGro24 Год назад +286

    I can't get enough of this song 🔥 2023 and still listening 🤩

  • @LegoMatt222
    @LegoMatt222 8 лет назад +8690

    Cottonmouth had a good taste of music.

    • @jspin3609
      @jspin3609 8 лет назад +349

      HAD? Past tense? you son of a...

    • @TrulyFaded
      @TrulyFaded 8 лет назад +63

      S. Jefferspin I hate this man lol I just read it also xD

    • @AlexLopez-vm7uq
      @AlexLopez-vm7uq 8 лет назад +88

      LegoMatt222 He hates that name XD

    • @amritsambhi1866
      @amritsambhi1866 8 лет назад +130

      funny thing is i found this song before it was on luke cage and when it was on there i was like ayyyyyyyyy

    • @bobofunds9072
      @bobofunds9072 8 лет назад +42

      Same, I was like no wayy did he make it on luke cage

  • @TheSuperkids
    @TheSuperkids 9 лет назад +681

    Jidenna keep making us proud. You among highest searched Nigerian in google.

    • @TinaMarie
      @TinaMarie 9 лет назад +34

      I love he loves his Nigerian roots. Makes me wish I was Nigerian. He is doing you all well and sharing your culture with the world!

    • @Skullkilling
      @Skullkilling 9 лет назад +22

      +thesuperkids he's also born in Wisconsin Rapids, which is where I go to get my drugs. so thats cool

    • @opara911
      @opara911 9 лет назад +1

      +Dj Esbob 😂😂😂

    • @sadarrinsheppard7302
      @sadarrinsheppard7302 9 лет назад +6

      Oh he's Nigerian I did not know that

    • @UFOsAreRealArea51
      @UFOsAreRealArea51 9 лет назад +1

      Are some African Americans of Nigerian ancestry?

  • @Arnell_Mediocrity_Long
    @Arnell_Mediocrity_Long 7 лет назад +245

    This is such a powerful song with a powerful message.
    We need more Hip-hop music like this, clear lyrics, no mumbling...with a beat that goes hard.
    Nothing but respect for this brotha.

  • @queenwarda5338
    @queenwarda5338 3 года назад +88

    One of the most underrated artists

  • @Ctrl845
    @Ctrl845 8 лет назад +107

    Pretty good workout song

    • @squall222x
      @squall222x 8 лет назад +6

      I agree.

    • @tasheenwanzo8657
      @tasheenwanzo8657 8 лет назад +17

      workout everyday with this song so powerful

    • @MsTequilaD
      @MsTequilaD 8 лет назад +2

      Parasitic Deity I added it to my Playlist lol

  • @dragonfx310
    @dragonfx310 7 лет назад +1966

    "I don't want my best-dressed day in a casket."
    All the lines are fire but this one disintegrated me.

    • @NathanTAK
      @NathanTAK 7 лет назад +34

      Yeah, that's why my will specifically states I should be wearing clothes made of actual rags at my funeral.

    • @jolantakanya
      @jolantakanya 6 лет назад +6

      Preach!

    • @jessealfieri1426
      @jessealfieri1426 6 лет назад +13

      I didn't write the dictionary, but pretty sure disintegrate does not make any sense in this context. Thank you for trying to use a big word, you really don't understand, nice try.

    • @DrELewis2014
      @DrELewis2014 6 лет назад +4

      “Disintegrated”😂

    • @marshallbones5535
      @marshallbones5535 6 лет назад +20

      "Well Done better than Well Said"

  • @cehussey
    @cehussey 8 лет назад +140

    I'm yet another Luke Cage viewer who had to look up this number and artist after seeing Jidenna's performance on the show. This eye-catching video provides a brilliant visual to the song. All the elements work. Special shout-out to the deadpan-faced pallbearers with their nifty moves perfectly complimenting the star and the story he's telling.

  • @n.e.nichtmaus927
    @n.e.nichtmaus927 2 года назад +62

    It breaks my head open every time I hear this, goddamn the man BRINGS IT.. He an ongoing explosion of confidence, competence - sophisticated power. My man

  • @dreebaleen
    @dreebaleen 6 лет назад +3391

    Jidenna should have been considered in the soundtrack for Black Panther.

    • @trav2will
      @trav2will 6 лет назад +152

      Nah..Luke Cage is way better than Black Panther. BP was overrated. This song works best in LCage.

    • @ThrghmyEyeZZ
      @ThrghmyEyeZZ 6 лет назад +30

      Guess they didnt consider him Black enuff

    • @ssgaming7602
      @ssgaming7602 6 лет назад +37

      What can you do, Marvel ain't about making real authentic material, they just want mass media appeal to bring in as much dough as possible.

    • @benjaminraskin8509
      @benjaminraskin8509 6 лет назад +21

      @@trav2will the soundtrack was horrible only Vince Staples killed it the movie was aight killmonger and klaue were the best parts and shuri

    • @mmaallday118
      @mmaallday118 6 лет назад +18

      Luke Cage Garbage in comparison to BP, straight direct to DVD acting, prison love sub plots like a cheap b.e.t special. Lol you have horrible taste

  • @Soca_Queen_On_The_Block
    @Soca_Queen_On_The_Block 7 лет назад +351

    i have mad respect for this man

  • @naturalfitgirl80
    @naturalfitgirl80 5 лет назад +249

    Intelligence and class is so attractive. Keep shining!

  • @hiddenfox_x
    @hiddenfox_x 4 года назад +166

    "At worst, I can run the whole con-ter-y."
    Jidenna for President 2020.

  • @basilabia2863
    @basilabia2863 9 лет назад +113

    Fire Bars, Fire concept and Hey!!! his Nigerian roots were evident here. Long live the Chief!!!

    • @adaezeokoli8855
      @adaezeokoli8855 9 лет назад

      Right! He makes me so happy to be Nigerian.

    • @obyonochie8
      @obyonochie8 9 лет назад +2

      that casket and that cane

    • @lesleyaidoo
      @lesleyaidoo 9 лет назад +1

      +Basil Abia yes yes yes sirrrrr ..... high some one put our Ibo into Hollywood.

    • @nexxtlevelent423
      @nexxtlevelent423 9 лет назад +1

      +Basil Abia But you can't comment maire abi

    • @argels2062
      @argels2062 9 лет назад

      # )oo

  • @mattyharkin5787
    @mattyharkin5787 8 лет назад +65

    Cottonmouth had great taste in music. R.i.P the Chief!

  • @lucajohnson5915
    @lucajohnson5915 9 лет назад +325

    Wondaland is a revolution

  • @michaeljabbaar9476
    @michaeljabbaar9476 Год назад +42

    He said " Hide in plan sight like a lobby boy"??? Jidenna is sooo underepresented in the lyric game. My dude is fire. I don't care how old this song is...Im still here for it in 2023

  • @jackyoh971
    @jackyoh971 8 лет назад +1068

    Cornell "Cottonmouth" Stokes the villain I can't never hate he has such good taste in music...

    • @vir4u100
      @vir4u100 8 лет назад +4

      jackyoh971 hahaha yeah bae

    • @carrieplumpton3631
      @carrieplumpton3631 8 лет назад +25

      sure does, lol and it's even better up on that stage in Harlem Paradise

    • @numbers9to0
      @numbers9to0 8 лет назад +63

      Cornell, the Kingpin and Kilgrave are the best villains shown in Marvel life action.
      I really like what Netflix is doing there.

    • @nathanwillingham5673
      @nathanwillingham5673 8 лет назад +9

      song is fire but check out none girl movie Luke cage is in that too

    • @thailanmcclenon6392
      @thailanmcclenon6392 7 лет назад +1

      ö. . , marvels luke cage

  • @theblackkid93
    @theblackkid93 9 лет назад +144

    He really brought Igbo in him in this video so much that includes the mask on the casket, the hat etc. that's really dope mixture of Nigerian Igbo style mixed with classic American style. 💯✌🏾️👊🏾

    • @n.e.nichtmaus927
      @n.e.nichtmaus927 2 года назад +1

      thanks for pointing that out! appreciate ya

    • @novacaine12290
      @novacaine12290 2 года назад +1

      Agreed, learned something new today, thanks.

  • @maureenjagona8138
    @maureenjagona8138 7 лет назад +71

    Coolness personified- You can either lead, follow or get out of the way...powerful

  • @joannehines7806
    @joannehines7806 Год назад +8

    Happy Birthday to my Nigerian Dude, Jidenna!!! ( May 6th) 🇳🇬 💘 🎶 💃

  • @ArKhAm1
    @ArKhAm1 8 лет назад +214

    omg I'm in love with this song

    • @ArKhAm1
      @ArKhAm1 8 лет назад +5

      OMFG I LOVE THIS SONG ITS IN MY BONES

    • @stalk8r
      @stalk8r 8 лет назад +6

      Avatar checks out. Between Cage and Ghost Rider, Marvel is on fire lately.

    • @michalvalta5231
      @michalvalta5231 8 лет назад +1

      That picture is DC character though...

    • @stalk8r
      @stalk8r 8 лет назад

      Michal Valta Pretty sure he had the Ghost Rider from Agents of Shield as avatar in the morning.

    • @michalvalta5231
      @michalvalta5231 8 лет назад +1

      Vilkku
      In that case he betrayed us all! :D

  • @YamiCitrus
    @YamiCitrus 8 лет назад +273

    So glad to find out this was on Luke Cage
    Jidenna needs this exposure! My favorite artist.

  • @huggybunny14
    @huggybunny14 7 лет назад +235

    It was such in honor to work on this music video! Jidenna is the sweetest person ever! So underrated!

    • @shermancriner787
      @shermancriner787 7 лет назад +14

      No way you worked with him!! That's awesome

    • @SaveHipHop100
      @SaveHipHop100 7 лет назад +4

      faith robinson what did you do?

    • @mikemaceda3222
      @mikemaceda3222 7 лет назад +5

      Were you one of the mourners?

    • @omarifarrow7043
      @omarifarrow7043 6 лет назад

      faith robinson Do you what the hat is called? I think it’s a velvet fez hat but I’m sure. I’m tryna find a similar one online.

    • @courier6ix9ine95
      @courier6ix9ine95 6 лет назад

      *an honor

  • @janna7249
    @janna7249 3 года назад +36

    Discovered him less than 5 minutes ago. Copped the album . Where have I been? Fire.

    • @KabbalahSherry
      @KabbalahSherry Год назад +2

      SAME! 😂 Literally SAME!!! I just found out about him 5mins ago as well! A friend shared only some of the lyrics online & that it... but just the lyrics ALONE had me like "Wait, this goes hard! Who dis?!" Now here I am, shocked this was released 6 YEARS ago... and I'm trying to remember if I was living under a rock back then or what?! lmao

    • @janna7249
      @janna7249 Год назад +1

      @@KabbalahSherry he’s been quiet tho lately. What a shame bc he’s nice 😝

  • @deansharp2559
    @deansharp2559 4 года назад +108

    This is one of the best songs I've heard in a long time.

  • @samuraiboy94
    @samuraiboy94 9 лет назад +503

    This is giving strong Black Panther vibes! 🙌🏾

    • @amanthewinner
      @amanthewinner 9 лет назад +10

      +samuraiboy22 struck me as nation of islam

    • @macbookproearly2011
      @macbookproearly2011 9 лет назад +6

      +Aman Birk please don't talk about the nation of islam

    • @amanthewinner
      @amanthewinner 9 лет назад

      +Jv Jones what are you going to do about it

    • @macbookproearly2011
      @macbookproearly2011 9 лет назад +2

      Aman Birk You sound like a child, I made a request, I didn't tell you to do something or offer an ultimatum. Your intellect is low.

    • @amanthewinner
      @amanthewinner 9 лет назад +1

      +Jv Jones allahu akbar

  • @candiceblount7839
    @candiceblount7839 8 лет назад +2550

    Ha! He said, "I don't want my best dressed day in a casket." That was a dope line.

    • @abdulwalimohammed5808
      @abdulwalimohammed5808 8 лет назад +2

      so

    • @gokart1965
      @gokart1965 8 лет назад +70

      so its a good line stfu abdul

    • @miklo4924
      @miklo4924 8 лет назад

      +Classiq Man so

    • @fenby32
      @fenby32 8 лет назад +43

      Right? I have a ton of dresses.. Don't ever wear them because I usually only go grocery shopping.. May just stop caring what people think and not feel bad for looking my best.

    • @SandyRodriguez
      @SandyRodriguez 8 лет назад +63

      in my job im suppose to wear black jeans with a polo and black sneaker (im manager in a sprint store) and i always go dressed like like i own the whole company. there is nothing wrong in looking your best.

  • @mahmoudalbarghathy2575
    @mahmoudalbarghathy2575 3 года назад +7

    This song is amazing greetings to my African brothers and sisters in America from Libya 🇱🇾🇱🇾

  • @RogueTitan47
    @RogueTitan47 8 лет назад +683

    The way showcase this song on Luke Case was smooth. Just like rest of music in Luke Cage series.

  • @HIQ45
    @HIQ45 8 лет назад +510

    They ask why i dress so classy, I dont want my best dressed day to be in a casket 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @Simpledude-rd5uo
    @Simpledude-rd5uo 8 лет назад +2984

    Thank you Luke cage, I would've never known this song if it wasn't for you ✌🏾️.

    • @tyronsnow8086
      @tyronsnow8086 8 лет назад +1

      Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!

    • @ChamanConTenis
      @ChamanConTenis 8 лет назад +1

      Nigga Luke Cage isn't a real person

    • @TitanGT66
      @TitanGT66 8 лет назад +42

      No shit, he meant the show...

    • @thesportscasual9926
      @thesportscasual9926 8 лет назад +1

      Simpledude9824 to true

    • @jeffthompson2216
      @jeffthompson2216 8 лет назад +8

      So much yes. That opening of S01 EP05 was solid. Jumped over to www.tunefind.com/ to find out who it was. Seems like I'm hearing more music I like from random film/TV than radio, friends, or otherwise.

  • @lancemoon3444
    @lancemoon3444 3 года назад +13

    Had a long weekend and watched Luke Cage and had to stand and Salute this brother...Long Live the Chief!! We need you in the game.

    • @dgma626
      @dgma626 3 года назад +1

      Rip mirah +cottonmouth

    • @n.e.nichtmaus927
      @n.e.nichtmaus927 2 года назад

      -and it FIT in Luke Cage so awesome, just picturing Marshala Ali up on the balcony looking down during the rehearsal, just Power yknow?
      Like that insanely great Biggie portrait up in his office (god I want that)

  • @lildutchy
    @lildutchy 8 лет назад +588

    this song is tailormade for cottonmouth... loved that scene

    • @okanhawk
      @okanhawk 8 лет назад +28

      That musical score in the scene was tooo clean! Mr.Stokes was like yeah this is my anthem

    • @ScuttleButtles
      @ScuttleButtles 8 лет назад +9

      spoilers
      except for the "long live" part

    • @brandonsierra349
      @brandonsierra349 8 лет назад +1

      except for the fact it was made almost a year ago

    • @dudesocool1
      @dudesocool1 8 лет назад +4

      it actually has to do with his dad and album

    • @lildutchy
      @lildutchy 8 лет назад +10

      I just thought it was a great fit for the scene, the series and the character.. and of course just a great song ! that beat is just too awesome

  • @reappel
    @reappel 6 лет назад +122

    The electro hip hop beat is the soul of this track. Love it.

    • @ThePsychicFish
      @ThePsychicFish 5 лет назад +17

      Why you look like the secretary that mess up everyone's wages so you have to talk to management the next day like ay you guys got last month wrong an all they have to say is oh ok well get back to you?

    • @mellandy87
      @mellandy87 5 лет назад +5

      @@ThePsychicFish LOL!!!! I'm crying at this comment!

    • @jaheimjohnson2267
      @jaheimjohnson2267 5 лет назад +2

      @@ThePsychicFish You dead ass wrong for that! Leave Karen from marketing alone!😂😂😂

    • @ginoperez4483
      @ginoperez4483 5 лет назад +1

      @@ThePsychicFish She do though, she look like that pendeja that messes up peoples checks that been working hard 😂 🇸🇷 🇨🇴

  • @TheRyanbaker315
    @TheRyanbaker315 7 лет назад +130

    This is how a man presents himself. #Applaud

  • @forlorndream1400
    @forlorndream1400 Год назад +6

    Dad, a retired sergeant major, taught me to never leave the house without wearing clean and pressed clothes, polished shoes, be well groomed and smelling nice. As a soldier the British Army backed up that lesson.
    Everyone will judge you on your appearance, always ensure you present the best image you can.

  • @ericbauer4897
    @ericbauer4897 5 лет назад +30

    "I don't want my best dressed day in a casket".... Absolutely brilliant lyrics!!!

  • @MrWordLife666
    @MrWordLife666 8 лет назад +31

    Woah what? I had no idea that Jidena was hard as hell!

    • @Tlaverne
      @Tlaverne 8 лет назад +3

      I just saw him lastnight at the essence festival dude is sooooo underrated .....i def rate him

    • @princessfly11
      @princessfly11 8 лет назад +2

      Check out his song "Chief Don't Run," too--same ill bars. So ill.

  • @XxShadowGTxX
    @XxShadowGTxX 7 лет назад +47

    Jidenna is on a whole different level.. Entire album is top notch. Respect.

  • @kao_nik1673
    @kao_nik1673 3 года назад +16

    My God he can build a whole gym with the amount of bars here

  • @CledClassics
    @CledClassics 8 лет назад +67

    'And niggas can't spell but we know our instagrammar'. This guy's lyrics make you think so much :O Taking it back to where rap spawned from, struggles.

  • @escodey9867
    @escodey9867 8 лет назад +18

    wow this artist is versatile still....proper 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @DEPINTO
    @DEPINTO 7 лет назад +47

    this song is not long enough. i need more.

  • @tysemuseic5867
    @tysemuseic5867 2 месяца назад +1

    Undeniably one of the greatest ever. And, yes, long live the chief.

  • @tcur3025
    @tcur3025 8 лет назад +215

    This deserves more views than classic manp

    • @tcur3025
      @tcur3025 8 лет назад +2

      Man*

    • @selenasmith7753
      @selenasmith7753 8 лет назад

      Amazon Giftcard worth $100 twitter.com/MarguriteMPatt2/status/768526540736954368

    • @GregR462
      @GregR462 8 лет назад +2

      true

    • @pocapaypay
      @pocapaypay 8 лет назад +3

      agreed!

    • @lidoz
      @lidoz 8 лет назад +45

      beast song and it's just about to get lot more views after it was played in Luke Cage episode 5.

  • @missy217
    @missy217 9 лет назад +20

    I've been waiting for this since he preformed this during his VEVO session

  • @benjaminwenner5387
    @benjaminwenner5387 6 лет назад +277

    "...Then I go and hide in plain sight like a lobby boy."
    Vaporized me.

  • @lorenzogarcia8101
    @lorenzogarcia8101 8 месяцев назад +2

    Will always be a tough assss track!!! Lifting weights, boxing etc blast it

  • @LogiclessProductions
    @LogiclessProductions 6 лет назад +34

    These lyrics just kill from start to finish... "Hide in plain sight like a lobby boy" had me jumping in my seat!

  • @rezorekt
    @rezorekt 8 лет назад +619

    heard this on Luke Cage the other day. powerful stuff right there

    • @queeniebudgetrepatriate4824
      @queeniebudgetrepatriate4824 8 лет назад +14

      me too had to see who this was

    • @rezorekt
      @rezorekt 8 лет назад +23

      did you binge watch Luke Cage like I did?

    • @msfatbooty69
      @msfatbooty69 8 лет назад +1

      iAm Wolfie true talk. Wasn't a fan of the guy, but this track went hard

    • @IC3DPENGUIN
      @IC3DPENGUIN 8 лет назад +10

      I didn't really like cottonmouth, but I respected him and liked him being in the series. Plus that club was badass and he had a cool laugh.

    • @DariusAlexandersson
      @DariusAlexandersson 8 лет назад +1

      iAm Wolfie the video of luke is in my channel check it out and sub if you want

  • @bryantstanfield4780
    @bryantstanfield4780 9 лет назад +21

    About time this song got a music video. This song is way to dope to not have one.

  • @aloaliileleitumuasega6088
    @aloaliileleitumuasega6088 11 месяцев назад +4

    “You can either sink swim or be the captain” 🔥🔥🔥

  • @brieannbutts5232
    @brieannbutts5232 8 лет назад +51

    not only is this song amazing, Jidenna is fine af

  • @dibujosanimados4022
    @dibujosanimados4022 8 лет назад +698

    The whole Luke cage soundtrack is fire.🔥🔥

  • @adam_6515
    @adam_6515 8 лет назад +568

    My neighbours love this song so much that they threw a brick at my window so they could hear it better.

  • @derekmay9717
    @derekmay9717 2 года назад +16

    Still love hearing this song. It just hits too hard

  • @misswhyaname
    @misswhyaname 8 лет назад +29

    Jidenna first went to Stanford before becoming an artist! Now that's the spirit. Make sure you have something to fall back on and have more chances of making independent music then when you have to s*ck your label's dack and do as they please bc you have no other future ahead of you.

    • @_Noer
      @_Noer 8 лет назад

      He went to stanford for one of those useless degrees that cant get you a job though.... so it isn't much of a fall back.

    • @SjoerdSoundz
      @SjoerdSoundz 8 лет назад +14

      Well, you can always become president of the USA

    • @wendellbryant7747
      @wendellbryant7747 8 лет назад +5

      +Ballad of a Yung Noah Always dome trying to take credit away from an accomplishment most eish they could have... Getting a Stanford degree in janitorial science can land you a job teaching astronauts how to keep a capitulated space shuttle clear of harmful bacteria and showing doctors how to sterilize a surgical room prior to surgery.

    • @SharqSkin7714
      @SharqSkin7714 8 лет назад +3

      misswhyaname I wish it was as simple as that but this guy is doing his thing!! He is insanely smart and he makes great decisions! My favorite artist currently!!

  • @jacquesboutros9637
    @jacquesboutros9637 9 лет назад +79

    The second time you listen this, it gets like 100x better aha

    • @pkollmeier10
      @pkollmeier10 9 лет назад +1

      +Jacques Boutros I'm on four straight...absolutely ridiculous

    • @MrFreakinAwesome20
      @MrFreakinAwesome20 8 лет назад

      true when u first listen to it your likee okay okay.... then you get used to the beat and get the lyrics the second time

  • @jbonics7022
    @jbonics7022 8 лет назад +759

    Lets all take a minute to appreciate this coherent song, along with its amazingly directed music video that required no half naked females, money flying everywhere, or drugs... Long live the TRUE hip-hop community

  • @southernfriedwestcoaster
    @southernfriedwestcoaster Год назад +5

    This song will never get old

  • @7625e
    @7625e 8 лет назад +140

    Why isn't this guy hella mainstream yet?

    • @TheWhitegucci
      @TheWhitegucci 8 лет назад +54

      7625e big music labels like gun toting drug slanging rappers who you can't understand, this dude is too smart with a message.

    • @cooliodiablo6117
      @cooliodiablo6117 8 лет назад +10

      7625e He's just one of those Hopsin types who thinks himself to good to sign a contract with rules and millions, he'd rather be broke and irrelevant.

    • @zp7741
      @zp7741 8 лет назад +2

      7625e Is he that smart? did he say he declined Harvard.

    • @MrNextnewnow
      @MrNextnewnow 8 лет назад +11

      He's better than that, he's worth a solid million and he's content with that, he doesn't want to be mainstream or be on a major label, he's underground and that's what he wants

    • @MatthewWillis3
      @MatthewWillis3 8 лет назад +1

      MrNextnewnow he's on Epic Records... that's a pretty big label and Wondaland records.

  • @cmfe12
    @cmfe12 9 лет назад +21

    I hope he wins the Grammy for CLASSIC MAN he deserves it

  • @nickey33
    @nickey33 9 лет назад +287

    About time he did a video for this song!!

    • @kelsaMJ
      @kelsaMJ 9 лет назад

      right!

    • @janeishawashington1317
      @janeishawashington1317 9 лет назад

      hjhv

    • @shanimitchell8929
      @shanimitchell8929 9 лет назад +1

      Exactly

    • @shenekiawalker82
      @shenekiawalker82 9 лет назад +3

      I just said that. I was bumping the vevo real hard.

    • @nickey33
      @nickey33 9 лет назад +7

      OGG Prince no album yet and the reason he came out with this is because the Vevo performance got so much attention! I loved this more than Classic Man

  • @cherellebrooks7009
    @cherellebrooks7009 3 года назад +33

    2021 still the shit... Everrryday

  • @GreenGoblinHD
    @GreenGoblinHD 9 лет назад +1138

    this pure HEAT! Damn was not expecting this kinda fire.

    • @southern3pride
      @southern3pride 9 лет назад +4

      Same here

    • @seanjackson1900
      @seanjackson1900 9 лет назад +15

      Didn't expect you here goblin 😂

    • @WANNY1995
      @WANNY1995 9 лет назад +4

      +Sean Jackson 😂😂😂😂 right I'm surprised as hell but dudes got good taste in music I see

    • @africanpope_
      @africanpope_ 9 лет назад +1

      +RevucumberTechUSA so because he's white he can't listen to rap? seems pretty fucking stupid let the guy listen to what he wants

    • @derricklowe5517
      @derricklowe5517 9 лет назад +4

      classic man was dumbed down for the simpletons,that was to bring people in, now he has your attention,pretty smart huh!

  • @ezshorty
    @ezshorty 7 лет назад +26

    I love Love LOVE the African vibe I'm hearing and seeing here in this video.

    • @muman1
      @muman1 7 лет назад

      ezshorty he is Nigerian-American, grew up mostly in Nigeria

  • @hughhoney2345
    @hughhoney2345 8 лет назад +15

    Sweet Christmas!

  • @dkm9090
    @dkm9090 2 года назад +11

    This is straight Poetry. makes it look so easy . seems so simple yet so complex. Lyrics/Flow are on point here

  • @jamesallard7223
    @jamesallard7223 8 лет назад +52

    I don't want my best dressed day to be in a casket. DAMN.

    • @rileyEscobar11
      @rileyEscobar11 7 лет назад +5

      James Allard got me looking at my wardrobe like.... bruh if iont do something my best dressed day gone be in a casket smh lol

    • @jamesallard7223
      @jamesallard7223 7 лет назад

      Did me too.

  • @Yattah123
    @Yattah123 5 лет назад +716

    I thank Marvel every day for putting him in a Luke Cage episode. I don't know where I'd be if I didn't know this genius existed

  • @CarbonInstinct0
    @CarbonInstinct0 9 лет назад +69

    Simple yet complex.

    • @ethiopianabesha
      @ethiopianabesha 9 лет назад

      +Carbon Instinct ....agreed, and so complex yet simple at the same time.

    • @darnelllngford4292
      @darnelllngford4292 9 лет назад +6

      +Blvke Morgvn long live the chief bitch

  • @blakepeterson1091
    @blakepeterson1091 2 года назад +1

    One in a million

  • @ChasePea
    @ChasePea 8 лет назад +184

    god damn it man!!! really suprised his song hasn't blown up. lyrics are great, unique, delivery is is amazing, the beat is super aggressive and different. and to top it all off this Nigga wears suits 24/7 because he's a "classic man" 😂 I love this dude. respect

    • @stop08it
      @stop08it 8 лет назад +7

      if he was an industry favorite it would have blown up

    • @muhammadmudhoo4974
      @muhammadmudhoo4974 8 лет назад +5

      He stays clean :$

    • @danbaker6900
      @danbaker6900 8 лет назад +5

      Yea Jidenna has blown up pretty significantly, but I see ur point next to Lil Wayne, Kanye, and gay Z Jidenna is hardly famous. I am just so glad he is established in the industry for good now. Having multiple hit songs and association with very influencial artist. (I.e. Kendrick Lamar)

    • @anwahsal4725
      @anwahsal4725 8 лет назад

      its fucking 😳 shame

    • @ronjonsurf39
      @ronjonsurf39 8 лет назад +2

      dude barely got a album out and you askin why he ain't on ppls Rushmore?

  • @kejiadedeji
    @kejiadedeji 8 лет назад +24

    I think this song is for his father. I love the message

    • @ochivictor1688
      @ochivictor1688 8 лет назад +36

      You're correct..dedicated to the burial of his dad...a Nigerian Igbo chief and a renowned pan-African computer scientist once based in American.

    • @timlevy3088
      @timlevy3088 8 лет назад

      wow

    • @burrmanchu687
      @burrmanchu687 8 лет назад +1

      Damn that was informative. Thx. lol

  • @jibrilaminu
    @jibrilaminu 9 лет назад +2541

    Now They Say "Jidenna Why you Dressing so Classic??"//
    I Don't Want My Best Dressed Day In A Casket //
    #Deep

  • @Officialniasun
    @Officialniasun 9 дней назад

    Bob Marley’s spirit in this man 😮 he the chief frfr ! King of kings and lord of lords. Gotta know the divine, history and music together to get what’s going on….

  • @iAaronHD
    @iAaronHD 8 лет назад +108

    Jidenna wearing a pair of Corthay's. $2100 pair of shoes. This boy stays clean.

    • @NateyNukez
      @NateyNukez 8 лет назад +2

      Good eye

    • @wallaceroneyjr
      @wallaceroneyjr 8 лет назад +1

      Damn

    • @Anoldaccount988
      @Anoldaccount988 8 лет назад +1

      What the heck 😭😂😂

    • @itsyaboi568
      @itsyaboi568 8 лет назад

      +ChxcolateBunnT What You Mean You Laughing Them Shoes Cost More Than Your Whole Damn Closet

    • @Anoldaccount988
      @Anoldaccount988 8 лет назад +7

      Kiih X. Shut yo irrelevant self up. I'm laughing at the fact that i didn't even notice that and here is someone in the comment section knowing exactly what it is and how much they cost. And boy you really have the wrong one talking about "Them shoes cost more than your life" honey i know how much im worth and i will never put material things over my worth. Get yo materialistic ass out mah face boi.

  • @gilbertgrape5143
    @gilbertgrape5143 8 лет назад +16

    Got here from Luke Cage, Jidenna got bars man, i just bought his album yesterday. Long live the chief!

  • @Tayylorize
    @Tayylorize 8 лет назад +16

    I didn't eem know Jidenna could spit like this

  • @tonytukpe3055
    @tonytukpe3055 3 года назад +2

    I love my Nigerians, very clever and brilliant individuals, jidenna representing in the US bless you bro.thanks to Wisconsin for raising you.

  • @prettypetals3637
    @prettypetals3637 9 лет назад +23

    This is pure FIRE. Been waiting on this

  • @tillman002000
    @tillman002000 9 лет назад +102

    Pure talent...the problem most people have is that its not sexual or disrespectful enough and he making too much sense. This world done man.

  • @OfficialMNIB
    @OfficialMNIB 9 лет назад +576

    "I don't want my best dressed day in a casket". - ✔

    • @Thisguyecm
      @Thisguyecm 9 лет назад +12

      he had me on that line too lol this goes so hard.

    • @SkyBlew
      @SkyBlew 9 лет назад +10

      +MNIB That may be in the top 5 lines of this year... Seriously.

    • @mcgrawdee4473
      @mcgrawdee4473 9 лет назад +3

      I swear I don't want it to be

    • @okokok2339
      @okokok2339 9 лет назад +4

      Ok

    • @usi395
      @usi395 9 лет назад

      Ok Ok Ok ok

  • @AdamBiggers81
    @AdamBiggers81 3 года назад +6

    "Well done is better than well said." He comes with it on this track.

  • @SaintAlexand.r
    @SaintAlexand.r 9 лет назад +533

    "Niggas can't spell but we know our Instagrammar" 😫😫👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾🙌🏼🙌🏼

    • @honeymoney23
      @honeymoney23 9 лет назад +33

      He is Preaching a sermon!

    • @fabnsavvy
      @fabnsavvy 9 лет назад +8

      Yess loved that part

    • @tinasworld2705
      @tinasworld2705 9 лет назад +1

      Loved that part

    • @e2theoc
      @e2theoc 9 лет назад +1

      +Artistic Flows so good

    • @detranettles4966
      @detranettles4966 9 лет назад +4

      aye dis was fire when he said u can either lead or follow or get out the way

  • @kellybryant9622
    @kellybryant9622 8 лет назад +80

    Not sure why this hasn't completely blown up yet

    • @kellybryant9622
      @kellybryant9622 8 лет назад +1

      Darkdiver Grandahl It is, that's why I put completely in front of it. He's talented as hell and deserves way more views than he gets

    • @xFaithkeeperx
      @xFaithkeeperx 8 лет назад +3

      Kelly Bryant because he isn't like lol Wayne he isnt like all those sellout artists. I have read comments from those artists that for them to be all over the charts they had to sell their souls for profits & mark the beast aka "666" ... not a lot of people believe in it & claim jay z lil Wayne they believe in God. they don't. at all. and Jidenna has explained this. I forgot the title of the video but it's with "fake" something. it's like 10-15m video I think.

    • @kellybryant9622
      @kellybryant9622 8 лет назад

      xFaithkeeperx I'll have to check it out, thank you

    • @boatshift
      @boatshift 8 лет назад

      @Kufraa hey fucking idiot he did, not every single one of his songs is a massive hit.

    • @diesel2x
      @diesel2x 7 лет назад +6

      dumbasses get 100s of millions of hits.. this dude should have a billion considering his talent..

  • @earthsteezy
    @earthsteezy 9 лет назад +56

    This beat goes hard! Peace to the first people of the planet! The Father's and Mother's of Civilization!

    • @dowork94
      @dowork94 9 лет назад

      peace to all people✌

    • @InsaneAssassin24
      @InsaneAssassin24 9 лет назад +1

      peace to the elders of the earth

    • @SymphonyJones1983
      @SymphonyJones1983 9 лет назад +9

      lol..peace to all people. NAW. EXACTLY like the queen said. peace to the mothers and fathers of civilization! The time for that we are the world shit is over with. #longlivethechief

    • @Andre180fly
      @Andre180fly 9 лет назад +1

      +Kamil66GM Little positivity? Ever heard of Ancient Egypt?!

    • @redhoov1572
      @redhoov1572 9 лет назад +3

      +Kamil66GM >little positivity >Mali empire >Ghana >Inferior self conciousness >Black music is Predominantly about life and interpersonal experiences
      Get out of here with the white supremacy speeches dude.

  • @vermilionskin
    @vermilionskin 11 месяцев назад +2

    Been listening to him for long time, he’s so underrated

  • @ElucidateProductions
    @ElucidateProductions 7 лет назад +19

    Been listening to The Chief for a couple months now. Best album of 2017, hope it blows up the summer!

  • @benben071
    @benben071 8 лет назад +230

    This is fucking raw!! Visual and lyrical.

    • @enclavechief8588
      @enclavechief8588 8 лет назад

      one question is...why are they heiling?

    • @benben071
      @benben071 8 лет назад

      His father was a chief in his hometown. I think this is in his honor since he past away.

    • @enclavechief8588
      @enclavechief8588 8 лет назад

      +braveheart 015 oh thx

    • @enclavechief8588
      @enclavechief8588 8 лет назад

      +braveheart 015 then whos in the casket?

    • @benben071
      @benben071 8 лет назад

      +Banana Chieftain No idea mate

  • @simranlikesthe6221
    @simranlikesthe6221 8 лет назад +751

    the swear jar must be Ballin after this

    • @indiebitably7684
      @indiebitably7684 8 лет назад +16

      Jolly Brown Giant I'll have you know it's a swear can.

    • @xSLYMERx
      @xSLYMERx 8 лет назад +2

      he didn't curse once.... not once.

    • @indiebitably7684
      @indiebitably7684 8 лет назад +11

      xSLYMERx he says fuck twice around the 50 second mark. And nigga I suppose depending on who you talk to.

    • @shwsrvcs14
      @shwsrvcs14 8 лет назад +16

      pay up

    • @its_peter1
      @its_peter1 8 лет назад +3

      Jolly Brown Giant he's obv joking😂

  • @dahmerhungry992
    @dahmerhungry992 4 года назад +3

    I had no idea who jidenna was.. I mainly listen to country.. during my last stay at rehab a girl put this video on n I liked the music but couldn't stop thinkin bout how the red popped out in the video n how they moved with that casket.. remembered "chief".. found it.. now i adore it n his music.. thanks rehab!! 👍🤪