R.A. the Rugged Man - Learn Truth ft. Talib Kweli

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  • Опубликовано: 2 май 2013
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    R.A. The Rugged Man and Talib Kweli are two of the most legendary lyricists of the modern era, and they made the dreams of hip hop fans worldwide come true with their recently-released smash hit "Learn Truth".
    Video directed by Clay Patrick McBride.
    Song produced by Mr. Green.
    Edited by Brood Baby.
    "Learn Truth" is off "Legends Never Die", R.A. The Rugged Man's highly-anticipated new album featuring appearances from the likes of Hopsin, Tech N9ne, Brother Ali, Vinnie Paz, Masta Ace, Sadat X, Eamon, and more.
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Комментарии • 864

  • @Stranger.
    @Stranger. 8 лет назад +59

    the passion in RA's verses is just...

  • @williampalomares248
    @williampalomares248 2 года назад +9

    This isn't rap or music .it's historical

  • @cannibaekitty
    @cannibaekitty 3 года назад +4

    I’m a Bosnian refugee was born in the middle of the Yugoslavian war, just turned 30. Thanks for remembering

  • @zachellis3751
    @zachellis3751 3 года назад +26

    RA . An absolute BEAST on the mic. 🙏

  • @PennsylvaniaPlinker
    @PennsylvaniaPlinker 11 лет назад +21

    They both SNAPPED! I have mad respect for both Talib and R.A.

  • @ArcMusicification
    @ArcMusicification 8 лет назад +67

    Underappreciated, well written, eye opening, meaningful, fluent, powerful, eminent and inducing.

  • @michaelvanetten7704
    @michaelvanetten7704 6 лет назад +40

    When i hear Talib's verse, I think "Damn, this might be the only track I've ever heard that the rugged man doesn't shine brightest in. The R.A. starts spitting and I'm like "Oh ya, nevermind".

    • @kevthegoat8774
      @kevthegoat8774 2 года назад +5

      Rugged Man took this, it's one of the best Hip-Hop verses ever but Rugged Man has been outshined on the following songs:
      The Hard Way by Prince Po
      Chains by Killah Priest
      Captain Caveman by Celph Titled
      House of Games 2 by Locksmith

  • @MrWicked61671
    @MrWicked61671 10 лет назад +120

    Two monsters spittin' nothin' BUT Truth. Wow.

  • @notarapperJNB
    @notarapperJNB 2 года назад +16

    My favourite Rugged's song. Masterpiece for all times

  • @MoralHoplite
    @MoralHoplite 10 лет назад +27

    One of the most authentic songs iv'e heard.

  • @rogcal1568
    @rogcal1568 5 лет назад +21

    2019 R.a.'s verse still gives me chills Everytime.

  • @UndergroundRap4eva
    @UndergroundRap4eva 10 лет назад +14

    RA is a fuckin beast. Does he even breathe when he's rapping? Shoutouts to Talib the monster. Been a fan more than a decade. Keep spittin the truth for all these deaf ears brainwashed by commercialism. Peace to the underground nation.

    • @ParklaneKarma
      @ParklaneKarma 10 лет назад +1

      Its called editing.

    • @TheSheaminator
      @TheSheaminator 10 лет назад +6

      ***** -signed Someone who has never seen R.A live.

    • @maoriking312
      @maoriking312 10 лет назад +5

      ***** LOL he has perfected the art of flow and he doesnt drink or smoke.

  • @enzudesign
    @enzudesign 8 лет назад +307

    Just found this guy today. Incredible ill flow, stupid dope, mad respect, I hate my life for not finding R.A sooner

    • @blomkin5493
      @blomkin5493 8 лет назад +7

      +enzudesign Just be happy you found him, were there are so many that dont

    • @BurnzyNUFC
      @BurnzyNUFC 7 лет назад +9

      if you haven't listen to uncommon valor with the version that features vinnie paz

    • @VolkerPuttmann88
      @VolkerPuttmann88 7 лет назад

      same here bro

    • @mr.speyside5240
      @mr.speyside5240 7 лет назад +7

      myName Soundbombing 2 is legendary! Kids should be required to listen that album in school.

    • @dyllanfitzallen3257
      @dyllanfitzallen3257 7 лет назад +2

      enzudesign been a R.A fan for aslong as i can remember hes way to underated deserves way more hype.. same as vinne paz.. diabolic and celph titled amazing artist without a spotlight

  • @omarrd33
    @omarrd33 10 лет назад +30

    RA lyrics always heavy on the mind, soul & heart. Love it.

  • @203_Boy
    @203_Boy 10 лет назад +15

    One of the best joints of 2013, hands down...

  • @AngryLotus
    @AngryLotus 3 года назад +17

    How can something make me so sad and yet give me so much hope at the same time? Thanks RA, you the best!

  • @nasaman23
    @nasaman23 7 лет назад +27

    this instrumental is beautiful

    • @uglybuckling
      @uglybuckling 7 лет назад +8

      nasaman23 it's "lamentations of the heart" by Philip Wesley.

    • @nasaman23
      @nasaman23 7 лет назад

      uglybuckling thanks man

  • @Joe-kt7zp
    @Joe-kt7zp 3 года назад +3

    perfection

  • @jasonyoung3070
    @jasonyoung3070 7 месяцев назад +3

    Man there's something about lyrical rap that just hits so much harder and when you really hear what's there saying it's like poetry such a talent man I wish I could do what these two do def 2 great lyrical rappers

  • @ashleykirkman5008
    @ashleykirkman5008 7 месяцев назад +2

    RA on this, one of the best and realest rap verses ever.

  • @emilchristensen6356
    @emilchristensen6356 10 лет назад +32

    What a dope track with the reflections and visiuals from history!

  • @Hugooputo2
    @Hugooputo2 10 лет назад +15

    R.a probably best rapper alive

    • @jurrbandz6731
      @jurrbandz6731 10 лет назад +8

      Nah, but he definitely is top 10

    • @andreww2657
      @andreww2657 4 года назад +3

      Best white rapper. That's right I said it.

    • @DoubleTap_Gaming
      @DoubleTap_Gaming 4 года назад +2

      Hes on the wall. White or black.

  • @kingdellxValdez
    @kingdellxValdez 10 лет назад +64

    This song by itself is better than all of YMCMBs ENTIRE catalog.

  • @JessNW0lfG4NG
    @JessNW0lfG4NG 10 лет назад +36

    R.A. The Rugged Man is always putting out brain food. People, more people need to open their minds to this music.. I have way too much respect for R.A.

  • @JayBee6801
    @JayBee6801 4 года назад +6

    The first time I heard this I listened to it on repeat until I knew every word ... The album was such a breath of fresh air. And his new album??? Fanfuckingtastic.

  • @JaredFerguson
    @JaredFerguson 10 лет назад +65

    I still cannot get over this. Some of the best I have heard in a long while. Why is this only sitting at 112k views??? this should be in the millions for sure

    • @fcmastering
      @fcmastering 10 лет назад +13

      People aren't too fond of conscious Hip Hop, music. They say It's "Boring" I mean look at this forum I found where somebody Is talking about how Hip Hop, should be more about knowledge than Ignorance. Look at how they make something *Positive* Into *Negative* just because they don't agree with It. I mean the reaction there Is outrageous towards Hip Hop. Anyways, If you want to check It out It's here: rapgenius.com/discussions/61261-This-is-how-hip-hop-should-be-knowledgeable-instead-of-making-your-fans-think-that-being-in-a-gang-and-selling-drugs-is-cool-thank-the-most-omnipotent-prince-ea

    • @BigotedAussie
      @BigotedAussie 10 лет назад

      Cool picture, that too is lobo yeah?

    • @JaredFerguson
      @JaredFerguson 10 лет назад +1

      NuttyNuttinMusic I like the fact that rappers use their talent to spread the truth and positive messages, but most musicians sing about what they have dealt with in their life and what is going on in their life currently. That and as long as it sells people will continue to do the same thing.

    • @BigotedAussie
      @BigotedAussie 10 лет назад +1

      I like that when they got something to say, can't stand it when musicians say something just for the sake of saying it, sounds forced, its gotta come from the heart not the brain.

    • @robertpicklesnickle
      @robertpicklesnickle 10 лет назад +2

      Becuase it doesn't appeal to the dumb masses and has differing opinions than mainstream media.

  • @darrellfloyd2890
    @darrellfloyd2890 9 лет назад +156

    How does this only have 250,000 views and BIG Sean has 10 million +? WTF is wrong with society?

    • @loro.p2824
      @loro.p2824 9 лет назад

      Darrell Floyd because he's not copper than big sean think about what your saying

    • @loro.p2824
      @loro.p2824 9 лет назад +1

      Darrell Floyd i meant he's not doper than big sean let's be serious he's not wack he can rap but this underground music can on go so far

    • @drewphonix
      @drewphonix 9 лет назад +7

      isaac wright You don't have taste brother. That is all.

    • @loro.p2824
      @loro.p2824 9 лет назад

      my favorite rapper is kanye west and you said i don't have taste be serious

    • @drewphonix
      @drewphonix 9 лет назад +5

      my bad dude. i didn't recognize. your love for Kanye West really speaks to your hip hop acumen. Great Job!

  • @caiocarvalho4132
    @caiocarvalho4132 3 года назад +6

    absolute masterpiece

  • @ComicVerseComics
    @ComicVerseComics 7 лет назад +17

    yo, R.A. you inspire me man, starting to write my own bars now. the lyrics you write push me big time.

  • @friscocook9222
    @friscocook9222 3 года назад +3

    2021 we need TRUTH

  • @chadhelget8724
    @chadhelget8724 2 года назад +1

    I'm always back with this joint. Relevant. My kids will know this.

  • @TheRiothamus84
    @TheRiothamus84 10 лет назад +18

    Lyrics of tha year right here

  • @sumwonkool
    @sumwonkool 2 года назад +1

    Mr green is an absolute genius and master for producing beats like this. Everything he touches is fire tho so I’m not surprised

  • @Aaron2k46
    @Aaron2k46 7 лет назад +2

    I praise rappers like this. Many rap about world problems but other than change the world always needs the messages to be repeated until it sinks in. Changing the mind of 1 could turn into 1,000.
    This type of rap is what inspires me to write. The message.

  • @charlyperez6614
    @charlyperez6614 5 часов назад

    This is insanity this should have 50 million views!!! Sheeesh RA GOD BLESS

  • @philippgabler5206
    @philippgabler5206 10 лет назад +8

    best rap album 2013, with best and epic features

  • @palmcoasthoward
    @palmcoasthoward 6 лет назад +3

    clearly spoken lyrics with important verses over a sick baseline ... all the ingredients for true hip hop .

  • @smp2191
    @smp2191 10 лет назад +1

    RA is probably one of the most underappreciated MC in the game. If you go back to his first album and now to his newer stuff, its chalked full of heaters. Collab with Talib, amazing!! What I wouldnt do for a new Blackstar album

  • @andyward8430
    @andyward8430 10 лет назад +3

    This is that shit. Kweli is my personal fav and he went in on this like he did back in the Reflection Eternal era. Back when mc's just spit and if you couldn't spit then you weren't an mc, back before fans said stupid shit like "So and so may not be lyrical BUT he makes good records'...

  • @csanders173
    @csanders173 5 месяцев назад

    When i first heard this, many years ago, i knew it would be an instant classic for lovers of pure lyrical hip hop. I still listen to this frequently, and I hope all of you do also.

  • @tahaiferd2676
    @tahaiferd2676 10 лет назад +3

    no one want this kind of music anymore .everyone is controlled

  • @pauloaaro964
    @pauloaaro964 Год назад

    2023!!! This is a legendary track with two legends. One of my favorite songs.

  • @murr395
    @murr395 11 лет назад +3

    Possibly the best two verses of AT LEAST the 2010s.

  • @smidiwaters
    @smidiwaters 10 лет назад +3

    W.A.T.E.R! (When All Truth Enters Reality)

  • @kevthegoat8774
    @kevthegoat8774 2 года назад +2

    Anyone else get chills during Rugged Man's verse?

  • @NnannaO
    @NnannaO 11 лет назад +2

    R.A. must stand for real amazin

  • @raulm.1556
    @raulm.1556 6 лет назад +3

    This album and the collabs are just amazing.

  • @cumstainshart1707
    @cumstainshart1707 7 лет назад +2

    I'm glad someone mentioned bosnia,croatia and serbia. Terrible things happened here

  • @Holstar
    @Holstar 2 года назад +1

    The wordplay on this!!!!

  • @GODSSON810810
    @GODSSON810810 Год назад +1

    Such a sick song. Can’t believe I’ve never heard it

  • @coryblackley6622
    @coryblackley6622 9 лет назад +6

    For those who know share to those who dont, open minds and widen eyes.
    Hip hop will always be alive.

  • @unkysam
    @unkysam 3 месяца назад +2

    makes me cry

  • @jonathancramer4176
    @jonathancramer4176 4 года назад +1

    Thks song still hits hard as fuck, This whole album is incredible

  • @msalanam8276
    @msalanam8276 6 лет назад +2

    RA always goes hard with his Lyrics. Thank you for the time you put into each one of your songs

  • @JessNW0lfG4NG
    @JessNW0lfG4NG 10 лет назад +2

    Mr.Green, one of the hottest producers.

  • @jacobseamster738
    @jacobseamster738 3 года назад +1

    2021 and still so fucking powerful

  • @3mran96D
    @3mran96D 10 лет назад +20

    He is not dope because of his beat he is dope because he is lyrically amazing and that's what made eminem famous and he is not the only one. RA flows and rapping style is way different from eminem . Iam Stan so I have listened to every song of his . Even Biggie said that RA is talented

  • @uygarkarldag5140
    @uygarkarldag5140 2 года назад +1

    Still here and this never gets old.

  • @majidal-zein3887
    @majidal-zein3887 7 лет назад +3

    One of the best Beats i ever heard i can feel it and the Lyrics on this Track are just Amazing sad but amazing this is a perfect Song

    • @sumwonkool
      @sumwonkool 2 года назад

      Mr green is a genius producer

  • @misho129
    @misho129 7 лет назад +10

    RA's verse depressed me. And the sad but beautiful music didn't help.

  • @lukedone1797
    @lukedone1797 8 лет назад

    RA has all the connections.

  • @itskylebisch
    @itskylebisch 7 лет назад

    This song is so real, thank you for staying concious and not selling out for radio plays. This is what the world needs to hear.

  • @penzijapnz9218
    @penzijapnz9218 2 года назад

    We need more songs like this ...Hip Hop is not Dead .. Huge Respect for Talib Kweli and R.A keep up the good work lads ...Greetings from Bosnia and Herzegovina .. REAL RAP WORLDWIDE!

  • @Mech1Nem1
    @Mech1Nem1 11 лет назад +3

    dope song. love the message

  • @bantsone2345
    @bantsone2345 2 года назад

    R.A. T Rugged will always be underrated... you cant teach flows like this. discovered this genus off the Lyricist lounge and sound bombing tapes and been a fan ever since. the most famous dude no one ever heard of... Blessing and a curse.

  • @Behonestyourmom_eatshay83
    @Behonestyourmom_eatshay83 7 лет назад

    brought tears, the realest song period, ever, now & in the future, if that track doesn't bring @ least give u goose bumps , check your pulse

  • @dantheman8592
    @dantheman8592 9 лет назад +12

    this shit made my cry

  • @aredmistywind
    @aredmistywind 7 лет назад

    Finally a track with RA I finally like. Still outside of what he usually does.

  • @sfggwg9997
    @sfggwg9997 3 года назад +1

    still the best rap song of all time

  • @realtalkwithj-man5195
    @realtalkwithj-man5195 22 дня назад

    God damn R.A. snapped on this talib did his thing but holy shit .

  • @JoeG75
    @JoeG75 10 лет назад

    RA is DOPE period!!

  • @greekcomment8011
    @greekcomment8011 4 года назад +1

    RA Rugged Man. Love!

  • @crl2778
    @crl2778 Год назад

    POWERFUL

  • @makagemusic9354
    @makagemusic9354 7 лет назад

    Too sick! This Track gave me goosebumps!

  • @deecee15s83
    @deecee15s83 6 лет назад +2

    Sick ass beat

  • @MentalThingsIsScary
    @MentalThingsIsScary 8 лет назад

    Found out about RA through watch Mojo and I'm SO happy. Here is the hip hop ive been longing for, i thought it had died...thank God it hasn't and it's truly alive and well

  • @illnotsick09
    @illnotsick09 11 лет назад

    wow. just wow

  • @chuckdeezul2180
    @chuckdeezul2180 10 лет назад +120

    R.A. The Rugged Man, Talib Kweli, J-Live, Ill Bill, Necro, Vinnie Paz, Yaasiin Bey, KRS-One, Rakim, Brother Ali, Classified, Slug & Ant, all 6 members of Jurassic 5 (Akil, Cut Chemist, Marc7, Zaakir (Soop), Nu-Mark and Chali 2na), Nas, Eyedea & Abilities (RIP Eyedea), Zack de la Rocha and a GANG of other TRUE LYRICIST that i'm forgetting (help me out folks, I need a lifeline here) are what is needed to bring it back to form. TURN THE RADIO OFF!!!

    • @Akarestonia
      @Akarestonia 10 лет назад +29

      You forgot Immortal Technique.

    • @chuckdeezul2180
      @chuckdeezul2180 10 лет назад +6

      I sure DID forget Felipe!!!
      Good lookin' out.

    • @RDPWHAT
      @RDPWHAT 10 лет назад +16

      DOOM

    • @krs1315
      @krs1315 10 лет назад +25

      Celph Titled, Esoteric, Planetary, Outerspace, Apathy, Dead Prez, Lowkey, Rhyme Asylum, Snowgoons, Guru, everyone in Living Legends

    • @chuckdeezul2180
      @chuckdeezul2180 10 лет назад +8

      Joell Ortiz, Lifesavas, The Foreign Exchange, Blueprint, People Under The Stairs, Styles of Beyond,...

  • @grimakastatik
    @grimakastatik 10 лет назад +1

    One of the best Albums in hip-hop

  • @princetondropout
    @princetondropout 10 лет назад +1

    WHY DOESN'T THIS HAVE MORE VIEWS?!?!

  • @davidpotter1792
    @davidpotter1792 6 лет назад

    i heard of this guy yesterday and i listened to him and it shows how to stay alive and happy because of what he has been through
    +1 if you also think so

  • @Stacy1904
    @Stacy1904 10 лет назад

    🙌TRUTH🙌

  • @Sinfulsnoflake
    @Sinfulsnoflake 11 лет назад

    powerful

  • @awseomsauce
    @awseomsauce 2 года назад +1

    Had on my daily mix on Spotify and this song pops off and I recognized the piano sample and I'm like there's no way dude used a Philip Wesley sample and sure enough I looked and got so happy bruh shit goes hard af had to look this up and leave a comment💯💯💯 shits good af

  • @skeemer01
    @skeemer01 11 лет назад

    kweli is a beast!! 1st time i heard ra but what a verse!
    music like this is lost on most people so better it stays here with us i think

  • @SaadSuleman
    @SaadSuleman 10 лет назад +1

    I like every second of this song

  • @Effektb
    @Effektb 10 лет назад +1

    unique track.the lyrics are absolutely amazing!!!!!

  • @whogivesafak3770
    @whogivesafak3770 7 лет назад

    RA all day!

  • @earlhickey9143
    @earlhickey9143 11 лет назад +1

    Your favorite rapper wishes that r.a. Verse was theirs

  • @Justin_Watson23
    @Justin_Watson23 2 года назад

    I didn't find R.A. til Dec '19 when he went onto "Redacted Tonight" (RIP😢) & I was blown away by the content first then the incredible technical skills & flow. Gotta be the most underrated artist in any genre.

  • @kameroner7397
    @kameroner7397 11 лет назад

    Clean song

  • @deadmindd
    @deadmindd 9 месяцев назад

    How the fuck is this a decade old already? CLASSIC!

  • @Omnib88
    @Omnib88 10 лет назад

    I think this is absolutely a beautiful song.

  • @agk4lfe
    @agk4lfe 10 лет назад +3

    Amazing...whats hip hop needs is true lyricism and thought pervoking mind sets iam actually surprised that there isnt more hater 1k of likea to only 1 troll not bad. Keep up that dope shit R.A

  • @brendan9951
    @brendan9951 6 лет назад +1

    Love this beat

  • @leonardo542
    @leonardo542 Год назад

    Hardcore rap, conscious hip hop

  • @jaees8511
    @jaees8511 7 лет назад

    The truth is ugly, but this track is beautiful.

  • @nadinebresson3398
    @nadinebresson3398 11 лет назад

    good songggg

  • @sleepisthecousinofdeath7395
    @sleepisthecousinofdeath7395 Год назад

    ASSONANCE AND ALLITERATION 💎

  • @IvandroCarvalho
    @IvandroCarvalho 8 лет назад

    Word up!!