This song came out when I was in middle school.. I just turned 30 today and I’m still singing this song lol ... the part when he said “you can be anything in the world .. in God we trust .. an architect, a doctor , maybe an actress but nothing comes easy it takes much practice” ... and now I’m in school to become a doctor 👩🏽⚕️
Early days of NY Hip Hop culture and Universal Zulu Nation, the first block parties with breakers battling, a healthy musical outlet as an antidote to gang violence. Some proud origins. Respect to the founders, Kool Herc and Bam, Grand Master Flash True-school hip hop. EOTO
As I recall, Nas wrote this song at the request of his Mother, who had asked that he release an inspirational song for children before she passed away. This was him fulfilling his promise to do so. For someone who writes such deep raps with integral stories, it shows the man's talent that he can compose something so simple yet meaningful.
This song gave me strength when I was young and impressionable. That’s when I knew Nas was different. His outreach to the youth commendable. The real king of New York City. I’m Greek so those parts about Greeks and Roman and Alexander the Great mentions hit home
i I heard this song when I was in 6th grade living in the inner city of Brooklyn. Now I have graduated college and am now a working engineer. Thank you Nas.
This is a timeless classic that will never die out or get old. I often play this in the morning with my kids before they get out of the car for school. I do so to plant the subliminal seed so that they will know that they can do and have what the song is saying. There are so many other songs and messages on the radio that plant poison and destruction, I make the conscious choice to do otherwise. Nas thank you for your contribution to the world. God's blessings to you and your family, be well.
@HAYT sounds like you have "back in my day" syndrome, people have always fucked and smoked weed, and they used their free will to do so too. amazing, isnt it
Listened to this song over and over again 15 years ago while I was studying day and night to become an engineer. I was living in my student dormitory as I had nowhere else to go. I kept working hard and today I am well known in the real estate world, happily married and bought my dream car (a brand new Porsche 911) which I paid cash for. NEVER GIVE UP!!
Nas. I am a male nurse. I have a nice house, 2 kids, wife, cars and a boat. Thank you for this song as it got me through the grit and grind! I worked hard at it! And got out my neighborhood!
Pretty much what I said in another convo What people view and choose to consume as media will always reflect what's coming next. If you do really appreciate rap with intelligent lyrics and you are truly tired of those with small to no content in their chants simply stop consuming their product. They will collapse of their own. And that doesn't go only for music. It goes for all. Money is power, use your power (give power) sparingly and only to those you truly feel deserve it. Because they will use it the way THEY see fit. And when it comes to music, well Migos will produce more Migos album with more money/views people give him....
This song came out when I was 9 years old. I lived in the projects with my grandparents, uncle and mom all in the same house. I took heed to the words of this song. Never did a single hard drug. Never drank alcohol until I was 21. I went to college and got a computer science degree while working at walmart. Now I work at an insurance company making software. I'm glad Nas was the artist I was obsessed with as a kid, it really kept me on track.
One of the most powerful songs I’ve ever heard. He gave our history, the parts they don’t want to teach, and uplifts our culture. This song went WAYS in helping me become the strong proud black Man I am today.
Where is the evidence that Alexander the Great damaged the nose of the sphinx? It seems that the the doctrine perhaps best named 'black pride' is so deep into the victim role that they allowed themselves special rights to assume history even though it is not at all proven or even deliberately altering it. The 'we are the victims so we are allowed to lie' ofcourse goes at the expense of your credibility.
I listen to this song almost daily. As a proud Haitian, belonging to the first free and independent Black nation in the world, I am reminded of the courage with which our ancestors defeated Napoleon’s army. This song deserves a place in our schools, as it unveils parts of our history that have been hidden from us for too long. It resonates deeply, serving as a powerful reminder of our rich heritage and the importance of passing it on to future generations.
One of the best quotes I ever heard was "if you show me your friends I'll show you your future" Took me years to understand this till I realized I was an addict and all my friends were too.
Radio stations should just randomly play this song twice a day, everyday, for the rest of the year. Its super necessary for not just us, but for the ones that are lost right now to hear this.
@@dabossmanjae5560 Yes the same promoting sex and violence been going on since the late 80s,but for some reason since it's in the 80s and 90s it's considered good music. When artists send messages or have meaning in a song y'all ignore it.
This song and video hit me on so many levels. As a teacher and artist working on a reserve, I see firsthand how kids are full of potential but can get pulled off track by peer pressure or trying to be something they’re not. Nas’s message is powerful-kids need to know they can be anything they want if they work hard and believe in themselves. But it’s also a reality check about the dangers of chasing the wrong things, whether it’s drugs, fake friends, or trying to grow up too fast. The historical part really stood out to me. Learning about the greatness of African civilizations like Kush and Timbuktu is a reminder that history is full of strength and wisdom that doesn’t always get talked about. That pride in who you are and where you come from is something I try to teach, too. This song isn’t just about saving the music-it’s about saving dreams, saving futures, and reminding kids (and adults!) that they can do great things. It’s a message that needs to be heard everywhere.
You should teach the kids to love Jesus. Once they find him there hearts they will literally be unstoppable. Nas knew this. It's sad you mention nothing of the king. It's sad God has been removed from our schools. You wonder why society is broken nowadays. My 4 kids are homeschooled they have nothing but love in there hearts. God bless you.
I think I got the message of this song when I first heard it as a child at age 12. I grew up to be a high school teacher. This is as a refugee immigrant out of Eritrea, Africa. Thank you Nas
Wow, this literally brought a tear to my eye, this music started for the messages but has been terrible lost because of the machine that took control, as usual
@@Wis_Dom yeah might be in the grand scheme of things. At least here in Germany we are very aware of this kind of stuff I don't think I have to explain to you why. I know damn well what my country has done in the past. From the Herero and Nama genocide in 1904 in German West Africa to the biggest crime against humanity ever, the Holocaust. And yet there is so much more to our history. There's a reason why patriotism is very uncomfortable for us today.
It depends on what mood you want to feel while listening. This song is very motivational and hype, the lyrics are very well put together as well. I think that some songs have poor meanings for children, but at the end of the day if it is catchy the lyrics don’t matter to me as much.
lmao its the 80% dumbasses listening out there. if it sold best industry would push nothing else. thinking is hard and painful for them so they rather hear about tiddies ;)
My God, what a genius Nas was/is. A story, a history lesson, and a PSA mixed into a track with a great beat which also pays homage to a titan of classical music by sampling Für Elise. As a history buff, I’m going to do a bit of rabbit-holing into the African libraries and resulting education of Greeks and Romans by Africans. Not saying I deny it or even doubt it one bit. But as with any new information regarding classical antiquity that passes my eyes or ears, further research is warranted. And it’s a terrific excuse to put off my actual tasks needing completion!
This is when hip hop was great. Had a positive message. You don't have to be poor, or a criminal, just because you come from humble or poor beginnings. You can do anything you want with hard work. 💪👍
Nas is the GOD MC - I’m 43 this year and have studied hip hop for a very long time. This story is equal to no other. As a new father, a man who grew up beyond poor, and have climbed out of the gutter, I can say with out a doubt music like this saved my life. Blessings to all that teach not preach how to become better humans. When my baby girl is of age we will study this song, build on what it means, and strategize how to look within not out the window and become confused. May peace be upon you all!
I wish all the kids today are on the right path. The king, Nas, spoke the right words at the right time. May God bless Black people and uplift those feeling low. Those are the only true words still spoken in the world.
I remember I bought my first MP3 player for $9 and it was only a 2GB and I gave it to my brother to put music on, when I got it back this was the first song that came on. My third and quest for knowledge has never been the same since. Thank you Nas.
There is no money to be made if you teach the minority. Power must be kept in balance or else the idea of thought and self worth will topple the status que. Remember a single grain of rice can tip the scales of fate
Thanking God for Nas 🙏🏽I am what I want to be in 2024! A 40 year old Black Queen, working in a career with a majority of 50+ yr old white man. And I am about to graduate with my degree in Applied Science. 🎓 I made it out!
@@timmywunderlich7404 who doesnt know that though he saying stuff that is not know to a lot of people its a pretty well know fact that slaves built them (even though no one knows how)
Wow makes me realize how much music has really change...This is a true hip hop song...makes me sad to think how crappy hip hop has turn in to now days...I'm glad I grew up listening to some of the best hip hop artist ever like (NAS)..music will never be this good again.
What's up fellow old millennial. 35 y/o here. I somehow happened upon this song after probably a decade. I wish this song was blasting from people's car's.
I remember seeing kids younger than the ones on this screen singing to this. Those kids are adults now 🤯. Also imagine all the Americans being in our own world. Then there's the ppl in Egypt: ohhhhh sh. This my ish. & Then just like that, I half way feel improper
I heard this song back in middle school when I had just migrated to the U.S. with my family and I didn't understand the lyrics. I only understood the chorus. I remember thinking it was a powerful song. As an adult, it brings tears to my eyes. I am now a successful lawyer living in NYC. I almost didn't graduate high school. YOU CAN DO ANYTHING KIDS. Never let anyone tell you different.
I immigrated to this country too when I was 10. Though this country is racist as hell there is no equality. People discriminate hard, I used to work for Fortune 500 company, and it was super hard to climb up the ladder because of who you are and how you look and where you are from. I was smart and very productive but it works against you because of where you are from, and how you look, the managers always find ways to mess with you. If anything America is and always will be RACIST.
I'm a first-year college student, and I'm also an immigrant who struggled with English when coming here. It's my dream to become a lawyer in NYC. Thank you for sharing, it's very inspiring, I'll become a lawyer in NYC myself someday. "If I work hard at it, i'll be where I wanna be"
Waouh j'ai 41 ans ,42 ans le 25 janvier par la grâce de Dieu ,je comprends aujourd'hui le message de cette chanson...waouh très éducatif...vraiment félicitations pour l'artiste...
The last verse gives me goosebumps no matter how many times I listen to it. And it's incredible to know that all he tells about is true. Such a masterpiece, this song deserves all the accolades.
Alexander didn’t do anything to Sphinx noses, and the idea is based on a myth that Napoleon did so, which he didn’t do either, it was much more likely to be other pharaohs such as Akhenaten, who declared himself a God and dismissed his predecessors, the Persians didn’t rob Egypt and steal everything either, they only controlled Egypt for 150 years, and suggesting that Africa was empty from the Hellenistic period onwards is not correct, Nas is dismissive of Rome, Islam and the ottomans in Africa, and jumps to slavery which was in a different area of Africa, west and south instead of north where Egypt is, so it’s quite problematic as a history lesson, but I’ve always loved nas and the attempt by him to make a good song with a real pointed lesson and it’s a shame that songs such as this barely make an impact yet generic and crass songs blow up and are remembered worldwide
Eye was a teenager whilst going through a mental breakdown,I kept playing certain songs and this over and over again. All Seeds must listen to this song🧡3️⃣6️⃣9️⃣☯️💓⚖️🧬👏🏾🌞🌙💫🫂🥰💕🥰🌠🤰🏿🤱🏿👩👩👧👧
The Last one who can compete with Nas, but is Not exactly the Same Level, is Kendrick Lamar. Maybe some Underground Rappers which i dont know. But from the Well known rappers i know, No one is. American Rap was the Shit. But UK Took ober by now. Only mumble Rappers in the US right now
This song came out right as i was graduating college. Didnt have kids then but recently became a first time dad. I will be playing this song for him as well as planting this seed for him.
Idk I don’t think it matters what colour you are while Listening to this, I feel a push to do more and better from nas, to respect and help others, and least never forget that factually we owe a lot to the black folk, I thank ya’ll anyway, god bless
Trust me the white community needs this kind of music to. Stop seeing colours everywhere man we're all humans and we need more people like Nas because as the years pass we are getting worse
It's a Black empowerment song, of course it's not going to be accepted. You have to understand that by now. They love to steal from us, but not support us.
In order for you to get a grammy this days award the lyrics should be none sense garbage selfish thing such crime and violence, brutality revenge, drugs& alcohol abuse
Nas is definitely one of the best imo. Dude telling a story to heal the African American spirit. Takes u all the way back to when africa was a world power before shit went down. He's bringing it back to make the years of trauma resolved. The power of the human spirit, the power of a people is infinite when channeled. Pure beauty ❤️
This was the first song I heard from Nas that taught me myself worth as a girl. This man taught me history as well and inspire me to look deeper and appreciate my ancestors
I just turned 29... I am in stage of my life where I am asking to myself to many questions about my life. Listening to this song gives some extra motivations I needed to hear. Thanks NAS
I’m in the same boat. I turned 28 in July but all I’ve been thinking about was just life and the future. Randomly remembered this song and wanted to give it a listen again haha. We will be out of our minds soon we just gotta give it some time hopefully 🤙.
@@jeezy8016 just be yourself and follow your heart fam. That's what the song is about. You like to read and learn? Do it fam. You like to help the less fortunate? Do it. Just do it. That's the song fam. Just READ MORE LEARN MORE CHANGE THE GLOBE. Nas.
Same, broke out the 27 club, curse, just turned 28 and found god. I believe more than ever now, I just had to hit rock bottom… “Ye are all gods” it was written. Love my brothers and sisters.
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This song came out when I was in middle school.. I just turned 30 today and I’m still singing this song lol ... the part when he said “you can be anything in the world .. in God we trust .. an architect, a doctor , maybe an actress but nothing comes easy it takes much practice” ... and now I’m in school to become a doctor 👩🏽⚕️
Hell yea sister!
And I'm a money launderer, we all take different paths. You gonna make it
i'm on the streets doing crack.
Doctor Fashion So you were one of the kids that can relate to this. Now look at you a 30 year old woman doing her thing.
Congratulations
This is actually the reason and purpose for which Hip Hop was meant to be.
King Nas for life.
Early days of NY Hip Hop culture and Universal Zulu Nation, the first block parties with breakers battling, a healthy musical outlet as an antidote to gang violence. Some proud origins. Respect to the founders, Kool Herc and Bam, Grand Master Flash True-school hip hop. EOTO
Nasir was here
Go look at Tupac and his work.
King Pac 4 LIFE
#facts
@@australianresoluteminds If it wasn't for Kool Herc, we wouldn't have what we have now.
As I recall, Nas wrote this song at the request of his Mother, who had asked that he release an inspirational song for children before she passed away. This was him fulfilling his promise to do so.
For someone who writes such deep raps with integral stories, it shows the man's talent that he can compose something so simple yet meaningful.
wow that is so powerful, divine feminine rising! Happy mothers day yall! Its time to rise, thank you Nas' Mom
my g its long time ago
Why haven’t this reach 💯 mill yet is beyond me
That gave me chills, he definitely delivered for his mommy. This makes me so happy and proud.
not all of the song, part of it was written by one L.W.Beethoven
Honestly, they should be getting a lot more plays in 2025 really great advice
Most educated musician in the 🇺🇸 bigger respect 🫡
kinda true, what he implicated with this slavery /african culture stuff wasnt entirely right though!
Still love his stuff!
@@peterweiss123 it was entirely true tho about slavery
@@kwamenyarkoosafo7705 To the great part, yes
@@peterweiss123 NAS IS the king of rap. His lyrics are off the meat rack.
@@kellygama921 they're nice, but Em is at least as amazing
Nas deserved the Nobel peace prize for this song
Facts!
Facts (2)
Hell yea, considering Obama got it for taking the country INTO Lybia, wtf. Nas earned it on this one f'realz.
@@kinkane5566 🔥 say it
Bulletproof facts
This song gave me strength when I was young and impressionable. That’s when I knew Nas was different. His outreach to the youth commendable. The real king of New York City. I’m Greek so those parts about Greeks and Roman and Alexander the Great mentions hit home
And some people shit on Nas for this song. And this might be his most meaningful songs, it deserves so much praise and respect. This is a message.
“If the truth is told, the youth can grow.”
-Nas.
If the truth is told, the youth can grow
GROW and HEAL
Ral had a meaning back then
This year's mid terms in 2022 the Gen Z voters outvoted old white voters for the first time
If the truth is told, the youth can grow
i I heard this song when I was in 6th grade living in the inner city of Brooklyn. Now I have graduated college and am now a working engineer. Thank you Nas.
Wow. Keep it up. NaS is the best :)
nas is very inspiring. If only today's "artists" were more like him.
congratulations my man I'm studying to be an engineer too wish me luck
Proud of you man :)
+connorlax goalie yo homie that's impressive fair play
He’s not a rapper, he’s a poet. My favorite musician ever.
The Emcee
🎯🎯👍👍🎯🎯
@@MrMakingcake lol
Nas isn‘t a poet. He is a storyteller. 2Pac is a poet. Biggie is a lyricist. All different things
Lyricist extraordinaire!!!
This is a timeless classic that will never die out or get old. I often play this in the morning with my kids before they get out of the car for school. I do so to plant the subliminal seed so that they will know that they can do and have what the song is saying. There are so many other songs and messages on the radio that plant poison and destruction, I make the conscious choice to do otherwise. Nas thank you for your contribution to the world. God's blessings to you and your family, be well.
A song like this is really necessary right now
Let’s get this song trending you guys
Sooon.....💯✊
My exact sentiments.
Hip hop is dead
IM ACTUALLY CREATING A SONG ALONG THESE LINES RIGHT NOW.....
cool dude how bout you start a business and employ people instead of making a pointless song
Just a positive message and not drugs weed or twerking girls. Hip-Hop at its finest.
oh yeah yeah man
90s hip hop also had those... yall old heads contradicting
@HAYT sounds like you have "back in my day" syndrome, people have always fucked and smoked weed, and they used their free will to do so too. amazing, isnt it
@@yeetsmith1105 My thing is artistry kinda ceases to exist in my generation. The ones who show this barely get the time of day.
So true
This song needs to be played more for this generation untill they really understand it
But omg how could i forget the powers that be dont want that!!!!
Really men
I am 18 dude and i love this
Well explained
As I'm playing it for my 14 year old son glued to his xbox!
Listened to this song over and over again 15 years ago while I was studying day and night to become an engineer. I was living in my student dormitory as I had nowhere else to go. I kept working hard and today I am well known in the real estate world, happily married and bought my dream car (a brand new Porsche 911) which I paid cash for. NEVER GIVE UP!!
на моём трупе
Nas. I am a male nurse. I have a nice house, 2 kids, wife, cars and a boat. Thank you for this song as it got me through the grit and grind! I worked hard at it! And got out my neighborhood!
Im happy for you, succes usually comes with jealousy 2 side of the same coin. Peace
@@Oraldc_lover who do you think you are?
Amen
Dopeness
Tons of respect, show those babies how it’s done ❤
Why didn't he got a Grammy for this, this is better than so many hip hop songs
It didn't even blow up much so painful
Because it is a positive song that teaches kids from all walks of life to achieve. But if it was the opposite then it would have been nominated.
Because it's the truth and the truth hurts. They'd rather have someone like lil nas x representing black men. Smh🤦
Because he was telling the truth about Egypt. The history that was whitewashed
Songs like this dont win grammies they want to keep us dumb ignorant and violent
The most positive message in rap music ever
❤️🔥🔥
To the point:) in 2024
Yeah but this song gives people false hope
@@niket527hush you’re depressed
@@niket527 you projecting, goofy
This song gave me so much inspiration in the early 2000s. Definitely one of the most iconic songs of the that time, I will never forget.
Remember when rappers used to tell stories and not just rap about how much they have
Pretty much what I said in another convo What people view and choose to consume as media will always reflect what's coming next.
If you do really appreciate rap with intelligent lyrics and you are truly tired of those with small to no content in their chants simply stop consuming their product. They will collapse of their own.
And that doesn't go only for music. It goes for all. Money is power, use your power (give power) sparingly and only to those you truly feel deserve it. Because they will use it the way THEY see fit. And when it comes to music, well Migos will produce more Migos album with more money/views people give him....
Like Lost Boyz~Renee
@@revariox189 PREACH! 🙏☝️ people don't be knowing
That's why i love Kendrick, J Cole, Joyner and Em
Fish Nerd 👏🏾
This song came out when I was 9 years old. I lived in the projects with my grandparents, uncle and mom all in the same house. I took heed to the words of this song. Never did a single hard drug. Never drank alcohol until I was 21. I went to college and got a computer science degree while working at walmart. Now I work at an insurance company making software. I'm glad Nas was the artist I was obsessed with as a kid, it really kept me on track.
Amazing testimony!
I love your story. It needs way more likes.
Nas smooth as ever
Write to him and tell him.
Well done. Keep striving
Respect bro!
This song came out when i was a kid.
i grew up in the hood.
I'm 25 Now with a college Degree.
Thank You, Nas.
Respect, bro I'm still trying on mine. Peace.
@@ericsonjacques7643 I failed some classes at first but kept fighting and graduated. 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 all part of the process. keep going brother, you got this.
@@MrTrav110594 respect earned brother ❤
Hope you grinding well, man! Keep doing you ✊🏽✊🏽🔥
@BASSNSANE yeah when u and i was cruising down the drive through bro was servin fries
Yeah still is a video that overlook in hiphop. For my time and generation and area. We own this song because we was very awoke to this.
One of the most powerful songs I’ve ever heard. He gave our history, the parts they don’t want to teach, and uplifts our culture. This song went WAYS in helping me become the strong proud black Man I am today.
👌that's amazing
Where is the evidence that Alexander the Great damaged the nose of the sphinx?
It seems that the the doctrine perhaps best named 'black pride' is so deep into the victim role that they allowed themselves special rights to assume history even though it is not at all proven or even deliberately altering it.
The 'we are the victims so we are allowed to lie' ofcourse goes at the expense of your credibility.
Shut up boomer
@@spraakkanon all throughout the Bible u Dummy
@@spraakkanon Greek scholars the Bible kemetic scrips
My 10 year old daughter has no confidence so I always get her to repeat the chorus after me it helps her so much to achieve goals in her life ❤️
Waaoo that nice
Good luck to your daughter. Laws Of Attraction helped me with my daughter.
@@ashabrookelendloveundersun thank you the same to your daughter ❤️
Congrats to all the cool and creative supermoms, you included!
Best song on earth
Tupac was the poet and Biggie was the lyricist. Nas was all combined
hell fucking yeah...
Hell yeah!
What the fuck? 😂
Facts
Eminem was all of them tripled
I listen to this song almost daily. As a proud Haitian, belonging to the first free and independent Black nation in the world, I am reminded of the courage with which our ancestors defeated Napoleon’s army. This song deserves a place in our schools, as it unveils parts of our history that have been hidden from us for too long. It resonates deeply, serving as a powerful reminder of our rich heritage and the importance of passing it on to future generations.
One of the best quotes I ever heard was "if you show me your friends I'll show you your future" Took me years to understand this till I realized I was an addict and all my friends were too.
I feel like this artist can bring 90s hiphop back ruclips.net/video/a1VfycbMoSw/видео.html
Still takes guts to admit it, mad respect man👏🏻
@@fohduhskreets8301 It's good not bad
It’s a really great bar, I will say.
Radio stations should just randomly play this song twice a day, everyday, for the rest of the year. Its super necessary for not just us, but for the ones that are lost right now to hear this.
What year? For life
Don’t think they played this song in mainstream radio back in the days correct me if I’m wrong ...
@@SajidHussain-gt6ig this song was played almost every day the year came out.
@@SajidHussain-gt6ig Yep, it used to play in the stations in Houston when it came out.
I just came here from a radio station lol 😂 didn’t knew the name so i just search it up as ik i can i know wanna be and it appear😂😂🔥🔥🔥🔥
Lyrical content, bars, no mumbling at all, telling a story, giving a positive message. What hip hop used to be.
This a statement that people can make inspirational and great music. Not promoting sex, money and murder
Sending a positive message is still happening nowadays
@@ko-rp7ge Nah
@@dabossmanjae5560 Yes the same promoting sex and violence been going on since the late 80s,but for some reason since it's in the 80s and 90s it's considered good music. When artists send messages or have meaning in a song y'all ignore it.
@@dabossmanjae5560 listen to Kendrick, J Cole, JID, Cordae.
This song and video hit me on so many levels. As a teacher and artist working on a reserve, I see firsthand how kids are full of potential but can get pulled off track by peer pressure or trying to be something they’re not. Nas’s message is powerful-kids need to know they can be anything they want if they work hard and believe in themselves. But it’s also a reality check about the dangers of chasing the wrong things, whether it’s drugs, fake friends, or trying to grow up too fast.
The historical part really stood out to me. Learning about the greatness of African civilizations like Kush and Timbuktu is a reminder that history is full of strength and wisdom that doesn’t always get talked about. That pride in who you are and where you come from is something I try to teach, too.
This song isn’t just about saving the music-it’s about saving dreams, saving futures, and reminding kids (and adults!) that they can do great things. It’s a message that needs to be heard everywhere.
You should teach the kids to love Jesus. Once they find him there hearts they will literally be unstoppable. Nas knew this. It's sad you mention nothing of the king. It's sad God has been removed from our schools. You wonder why society is broken nowadays. My 4 kids are homeschooled they have nothing but love in there hearts. God bless you.
Maybe it's you who needs to find him and maybe that's where it starts.
I think I got the message of this song when I first heard it as a child at age 12. I grew up to be a high school teacher. This is as a refugee immigrant out of Eritrea, Africa. Thank you Nas
I was 11. It definitely felt like Nas was speaking to me. 🙏🏽
Eritrea...? how can I reach you pls
Awesome song. Unforgettable!
Wow, this literally brought a tear to my eye, this music started for the messages but has been terrible lost because of the machine that took control, as usual
Dope!
the world doesn't like this kind of message. Yet this beat still strengthen someone out there and change someone's life everyday.
Only a certain color of the world, lol!
@@Wis_Dom not true. I'm from Europe and I know damn well what my ancestors did. I appreciate the message of the song. Nas is the GOAT
@@LOLXD-sf4yd That's one, now convince a billion more, lol. So yeah that logic doesn't makensense, it's still pretty true.😂
@@Wis_Dom yeah might be in the grand scheme of things. At least here in Germany we are very aware of this kind of stuff I don't think I have to explain to you why. I know damn well what my country has done in the past. From the Herero and Nama genocide in 1904 in German West Africa to the biggest crime against humanity ever, the Holocaust. And yet there is so much more to our history. There's a reason why patriotism is very uncomfortable for us today.
You are correct
Pay attention kids.
This is what rap is SUPPOSED to sound like.
Yes sr
It depends on what mood you want to feel while listening. This song is very motivational and hype, the lyrics are very well put together as well. I think that some songs have poor meanings for children, but at the end of the day if it is catchy the lyrics don’t matter to me as much.
Ma manh you are right
You're not wrong
@@lukeadams6737 True
Most important hip hop song
I'm 26 years old and this song still makes me believe that I will be successful in life one day. Love it
Keep trying and never give up👍🏼
Dont imagine goals just bring them goals in reality
this why nas is one of the greatest rappers
Lorenzo Cole yea he's Tha fucking greatest rappers of all time sure
Lorenzo Cole nah Tupac is the Biggest rapper
The 🐐
This is real hip hop
0%nudity
100% talent
Love nas,tupac and biggie
This is so real bro 👍
And Nipsey Hussle
@@besbesubisu3817 nipsey was trash lol
Eminem mahn
V3N0M_PL4Yzz GTA so what if theres0% nudity hahaha
I'm glad I heard this on the radio back then when I was little bc it all makes sense out here now
It is a shame that this kind of motivational music doesn´t get the recognition it deserves
Nas is one of the biggest rappers of all time, don't look at the views.
Jozef Čagala yep 👍🏾
It’s the industry that won’t allow new talent to be this
It’s out there but you have to dig
lmao its the 80% dumbasses listening out there. if it sold best industry would push nothing else. thinking is hard and painful for them so they rather hear about tiddies ;)
It did, but its from 2003
Respect to nas for looking out for the youngins
This is the most important message in the world.
Nas should be praised, and all these other rappers and singers and superstars should fucking bow down
My God, what a genius Nas was/is.
A story, a history lesson, and a PSA mixed into a track with a great beat which also pays homage to a titan of classical music by sampling Für Elise.
As a history buff, I’m going to do a bit of rabbit-holing into the African libraries and resulting education of Greeks and Romans by Africans.
Not saying I deny it or even doubt it one bit. But as with any new information regarding classical antiquity that passes my eyes or ears, further research is warranted. And it’s a terrific excuse to put off my actual tasks needing completion!
Nas is the best Rapper ever. This song is so relevant.
Chill my boy lmao .. U forgot 2pac and big
Chill both of ya ... eminem is the goat
@@em28z15 uh no
@@joezxc ask kendrick
@@joezxc uh yes
This is when hip hop was great. Had a positive message. You don't have to be poor, or a criminal, just because you come from humble or poor beginnings. You can do anything you want with hard work. 💪👍
Lol, this song inspired by Slick Rick. Hey young world.
Yep you right
+1
song at the beginning?
You seen Hopsin? Number 5 reminds me of NAS
Nas is the GOD MC - I’m 43 this year and have studied hip hop for a very long time. This story is equal to no other. As a new father, a man who grew up beyond poor, and have climbed out of the gutter, I can say with out a doubt music like this saved my life. Blessings to all that teach not preach how to become better humans. When my baby girl is of age we will study this song, build on what it means, and strategize how to look within not out the window and become confused. May peace be upon you all!
Pac would’ve tore this up
I wish all the kids today are on the right path. The king, Nas, spoke the right words at the right time. May God bless Black people and uplift those feeling low. Those are the only true words still spoken in the world.
Jesus is King. Nas is his servant. Nas would not disagree.
I remember I bought my first MP3 player for $9 and it was only a 2GB and I gave it to my brother to put music on, when I got it back this was the first song that came on. My third and quest for knowledge has never been the same since. Thank you Nas.
+Jamie Guildea and thanks to your brother
This song should be played at every elementary school on the first day all across the globe 🌎
"Sniffin' up drugs".
Agree
I agree 👍
Agree
I’m just hearing this song. Love it
Yeah, or even at the school assemblies every week...
What a positive song and strong message!
they don’t make empowering music like this anymore 🖤
BLM would hate this song. They need victims. I like this song!
There is no money to be made if you teach the minority. Power must be kept in balance or else the idea of thought and self worth will topple the status que. Remember a single grain of rice can tip the scales of fate
@@loganforge9266 agreed. BLM is a Marxist organization. Thats communism. They are criminals for taking money from people and buying mansions
They never did.
Yes they do lol
Thanking God for Nas 🙏🏽I am what I want to be in 2024! A 40 year old Black Queen, working in a career with a majority of 50+ yr old white man. And I am about to graduate with my degree in Applied Science. 🎓 I made it out!
Light skinned are blacks??
@@westernsellers9148There's always somebody trying to divide. It's all the same struggle
You go girl congratulations, I'm proud of you.
Congratulations! Show them who's boss! :-)
hahahaha oh no, not another "queen"
Who's still listenning this Nas's master piece in 2019..?
Not me
☝️
Me
this song is beautiful
@@andirohim8651 lol
Best song for the kids man! I’ll never forget how empowering this was.
This song is so important, he drops knowledge and gave a history lesson for all (every race) to learn! I love this song. Great job Nas!
Yes. he ignored how Egyptians used slave labor to build...
@@timmywunderlich7404 who doesnt know that though he saying stuff that is not know to a lot of people its a pretty well know fact that slaves built them (even though no one knows how)
I miss the Persian episode, do you know what he is referring to historically?
NAS, you will be in history books. One of the best overall Influential people of our generation and o time. Nuff said.
I got older n finally understood what nas was talking about...
Same here lol
Really 20 years later
True facts
Idem pour moi
Fr
Played this in Roman Catholic school in South London... I, a French, white woman of heritage... the kids and I rocked it 🤟🤟🤟 it never left my mind ❤❤❤
That first Grammy is long overdue. Congratulations Nasty Nas.👑🏆
Clearly they have the wrong people voting for a long time Nas has been 🔥 for decades.
@@jasminemonroe5784 OLD WHITE PEOPLE WHO ARE SO FOAR FROM THE CULTURE. THAT IS WHY T.I. JOINED THE COMITTEE
Nas is beyond a grammy. They should be happy to just put Nas in their list.
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No one is going to give him a Grammy.. he is not singing about bitches, drugs and violence
"Nobody says you have to be gangsters, read more, learn more, change the globe"
- Nas - (A true rapper)
Wow makes me realize how much music has really change...This is a true hip hop song...makes me sad to think how crappy hip hop has turn in to now days...I'm glad I grew up listening to some of the best hip hop artist ever like (NAS)..music will never be this good again.
he just told the whole ancient history in under a minute... what a legend
Fact check what he says tho
.. I love nas but some shit he says isnt 100 % facts
@@5280PolotheKid u must be fun at parties
@@lovrokosutic8973 i don't "do" parties
@@5280PolotheKid What is incorrect?
We Wuz Kangs
In high school, this song and “rule” always gave me hope and inspired me not to just be running around the streets. A lot more to life
35 years old now and still listening to this. We need to bring these lyrics back. ❤️
What's up fellow old millennial. 35 y/o here. I somehow happened upon this song after probably a decade. I wish this song was blasting from people's car's.
Yess 💯
Ik that's right
Could not agree more!
Komin soon 🔜
2020 whose still listening to these great jam like
Me brother and can u respond back to my comment that’s never happened to me
@@maxx2raw92
Damn right
My 6 year old Nubian Prince Favourite song💪🏾✊🏾
@@maxx2raw92 whassup
This song is a MASTERPIECE! It's weird that I have tears in my eyes listening it. This was real music with meaning.
Meee tooo!!!!😅
This is definitely a masterpiece does the samething to me 👍👌
I remember seeing kids younger than the ones on this screen singing to this. Those kids are adults now 🤯. Also imagine all the Americans being in our own world. Then there's the ppl in Egypt: ohhhhh sh. This my ish. & Then just like that, I half way feel improper
same!
Same 😢😊
This song !! Encouragingly inspiring......knew it wayback when I was a child but never knew it was Nas Oludara until I grew up to know it in my 20s
I wish artist these days will make music with a lesson like this
+Jasmine Ferguson hello pretty ¡¡
+Jasmine Ferguson J. Cole!!!!
Bitch Dab
+Jasmine Ferguson They do
+Jasmine Ferguson They do
I heard this song back in middle school when I had just migrated to the U.S. with my family and I didn't understand the lyrics. I only understood the chorus. I remember thinking it was a powerful song. As an adult, it brings tears to my eyes. I am now a successful lawyer living in NYC. I almost didn't graduate high school. YOU CAN DO ANYTHING KIDS. Never let anyone tell you different.
I immigrated to this country too when I was 10. Though this country is racist as hell there is no equality. People discriminate hard, I used to work for Fortune 500 company, and it was super hard to climb up the ladder because of who you are and how you look and where you are from. I was smart and very productive but it works against you because of where you are from, and how you look, the managers always find ways to mess with you. If anything America is and always will be RACIST.
This right here.
I'm a first-year college student, and I'm also an immigrant who struggled with English when coming here. It's my dream to become a lawyer in NYC. Thank you for sharing, it's very inspiring, I'll become a lawyer in NYC myself someday. "If I work hard at it, i'll be where I wanna be"
@@clemence5215 YOU WILL.
Oh wow, God bless you !! Great testimony
I hope all those kids grew up to be all they wanted to be and are where they want to be
I hope so too
Don't say that,some kids wish to be criminals,I wish only the kids with good intentioned dreams achieved their goals.
Waouh j'ai 41 ans ,42 ans le 25 janvier par la grâce de Dieu ,je comprends aujourd'hui le message de cette chanson...waouh très éducatif...vraiment félicitations pour l'artiste...
When im gonna have kids ill play them this song for bed time. Nas truly made the difference!. One of the greatests rappers ever.
Cool bro. I second you. I loved this song since I was a kid until now. I also feel that someday when I'll have ma kids I'll let the know this song.
ColdSanity coolest comment I've ever read
Despa TV .. that sir is a good thought hauah
Despa TV
ditto
Despa TV An eemce not a Rapper, an eemce :)
This is what Hip hop/rap/ music should be about.
Exactly, the people in charge only push Gansta Rap. But then rappers start their own labels and only put out "Gansta Rap" so kinda fucked up.
Apoc414 it's need to be BOTH
The Listt so true
hip hop remixes needs to listen to more music
What about rock, country and rnb ? Seems like everyone have these educational expectations for rap/hip hop...JUST SHUT UP AND VIBE
The lyrics on this song is just absolutely fantastic
One of the best songs to let your kids listen to before school.. This and Jaheim
The last verse gives me goosebumps no matter how many times I listen to it. And it's incredible to know that all he tells about is true. Such a masterpiece, this song deserves all the accolades.
Facts. That Last verse is different
Jesus loves you
💯
Alexander didn’t do anything to Sphinx noses, and the idea is based on a myth that Napoleon did so, which he didn’t do either, it was much more likely to be other pharaohs such as Akhenaten, who declared himself a God and dismissed his predecessors, the Persians didn’t rob Egypt and steal everything either, they only controlled Egypt for 150 years, and suggesting that Africa was empty from the Hellenistic period onwards is not correct, Nas is dismissive of Rome, Islam and the ottomans in Africa, and jumps to slavery which was in a different area of Africa, west and south instead of north where Egypt is, so it’s quite problematic as a history lesson, but I’ve always loved nas and the attempt by him to make a good song with a real pointed lesson and it’s a shame that songs such as this barely make an impact yet generic and crass songs blow up and are remembered worldwide
@@adamcarney1465 Exactly. Good you mentioned this.
I remember listening to this in elementary school. 27 years old now and it still gives me the motivation it did back then !
My big sister showed me this song. She Would always play it for me where my dad couldn’t hear it
Hell Yea
Turning 33 in July
Been banging this tune since 03
Eye was a teenager whilst going through a mental breakdown,I kept playing certain songs and this over and over again. All Seeds must listen to this song🧡3️⃣6️⃣9️⃣☯️💓⚖️🧬👏🏾🌞🌙💫🫂🥰💕🥰🌠🤰🏿🤱🏿👩👩👧👧
Same 😭😭😭 I’m 25 tho
Same bruh send me 5000 dollars for a loan!!
Not a single rapper of current gen tries to come close to what Nas has done.
Factsss
The Last one who can compete with Nas, but is Not exactly the Same Level, is Kendrick Lamar. Maybe some Underground Rappers which i dont know. But from the Well known rappers i know, No one is. American Rap was the Shit. But UK Took ober by now. Only mumble Rappers in the US right now
@@dusty888me7 nah you just don’t listen to enough rap mumble rap is dying off with everyone but the kids
Not even current, Nas is the goat no matter what era you put him up against.
@@dusty888me7 unfortunately Kendrick Lamar is part of the Freemasons now, aka illuminati, luciferians.. we've lost him just like we lost joey bada$$
NAS JUST GAVE A HITORY LESSON BASED ON HISTORICAL FACTS!!!!!!! REWIND THIS ART OVER AND OVER AND OVER!!!!!!!!!!.......I share your sentiments Nas.
I come from a really poor family, I have to take one more exam to be a doctor, this song helped a lot through my way. Dreams can become true.
Good luck boo cause we need you and congratulations on your future
@@queenjesus1986 I don't have enough words to thank you !!! God bless you!
Go and achieve your dreams, your past doesnt determine the future you will live
@@dracopalm7240 Exactly, thank you for your support
@@remusvelcelean2957 anytime man
Heard this song when I was 10 yrs,still rings on my mind..still fresh in my memory..working harder to be where I wanna be..I can..
My ss teacher plays this song every day 💙💙🩵🩵
This song came out right as i was graduating college. Didnt have kids then but recently became a first time dad. I will be playing this song for him as well as planting this seed for him.
👏🏼
Facts
if anyone ever asked me who has the best pure rapping ability, i would say nas in a heartbeat
If there were more songs like this to inspire the black community just imagine the progress
The power's that control everything do not want minorities to hear music like this in 2019. Might mess around and get some self esteem again.
@@tes-rm4zv a inspiration
Snacks8536 I wish they had more songs like this in the black community
Idk I don’t think it matters what colour you are while
Listening to this, I feel a push to do more and better from nas, to respect and help others, and least never forget that factually we owe a lot to the black folk, I thank ya’ll anyway, god bless
Trust me the white community needs this kind of music to. Stop seeing colours everywhere man we're all humans and we need more people like Nas because as the years pass we are getting worse
I'll never forget my father playing this for me in the early 2000s. This was my first real introduction to hip hop and Nas.
The last verse gets me every single time. Preach!
Just dropped my 3 boys off to school blasting this song and told them they are the original kings as they got out the car proud!
Nas is a lyrical genius and very uplifting!
Love that guy.....
This song deserves multiple awards.. I'm shocked this man doesn't have multiple Grammy awards
unfortunately in the day and age of keeping people blind to their power i'm not shocked at all 😢
It's a Black empowerment song, of course it's not going to be accepted. You have to understand that by now. They love to steal from us, but not support us.
In order for you to get a grammy this days award the lyrics should be none sense garbage selfish thing such crime and violence, brutality revenge, drugs& alcohol abuse
After Eminem, the medium/Rap went to shit, imo.
@@Ford-wt8rn eminem is trash
Nas is definitely one of the best imo. Dude telling a story to heal the African American spirit. Takes u all the way back to when africa was a world power before shit went down. He's bringing it back to make the years of trauma resolved. The power of the human spirit, the power of a people is infinite when channeled. Pure beauty ❤️
Imo means bro?
@@shahriarrahat7163”In My Opinion”
Nas, today I passed my LCSW exam. Your song was my motivation during moments when I wanted to give up.
Congratulations 🎉
This was the first song I heard from Nas that taught me myself worth as a girl. This man taught me history as well and inspire me to look deeper and appreciate my ancestors
such a good yet motivational song and anyone listening in 2021
Here in 2065
Yes sir
I am saying my g
🙋🏼♂️
@@eddyvilla6085 🙋🏼♂️
This is why Nas is an OG. This joint came out when I was in high school. I think it should be played at every graduation.
I know i can, be what i wannna be. Great work Nas!
I was 11 when this record came out and mannnnnnnn it’s one of the reasons why I make music today. Thank you Nas 🙏🏽 I was the child Nas was speaking
Needed this song. Had some horrible academic anxiety. So close to graduating and afraid of fumbling at the end. This is my GOAT.
I just turned 29... I am in stage of my life where I am asking to myself to many questions about my life. Listening to this song gives some extra motivations I needed to hear. Thanks NAS
I’m in the same boat. I turned 28 in July but all I’ve been thinking about was just life and the future. Randomly remembered this song and wanted to give it a listen again haha. We will be out of our minds soon we just gotta give it some time hopefully 🤙.
@@jeezy8016 just be yourself and follow your heart fam. That's what the song is about. You like to read and learn? Do it fam. You like to help the less fortunate? Do it. Just do it. That's the song fam. Just READ MORE LEARN MORE CHANGE THE GLOBE. Nas.
Same, broke out the 27 club, curse, just turned 28 and found god. I believe more than ever now, I just had to hit rock bottom…
“Ye are all gods” it was written. Love my brothers and sisters.
The most underrated song but one of the best songs ever real positive music never gets the love it deserves
One of the greatest songs by Nas...
***** ever!
If you like Nas,, ahha, i know your gonna love this...
If only i could get your opinion and share. 🙏🏽
Artofwarr- Dream Big" #premiere #music video #artofwarr #artofwarrdreambig
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