We're all in shock, Ka. Thank you for the body of work you shared and left for us. I'm terribly saddened by your untimely passing. The only solace is seeing how many were just as touched by your music and are now grieving your moving on to another plane. We'll seriously miss you man. Rest in Power.
I Remember showing this to my cousin that sold drugs, hoping this would be inspiration, to stop he still never did ha. Thank you for Timeless music and inspiration ❤
@@krowphyrao4801 Same bro. I made this comment 4 years ago, but the change it made in me then continues to inspire me. Taught me that words have tremendous power especially when spoken from the heart.
I came here to bid one of the finest pens I've ever heard farewell. This one hits me differently. The music that was articulated got me through some tough times. As long as I'm able to hear, your art will always live on. R.I.P. 🕊
Eloquence, grit, originality and sheer penmanship. Every. Single. Time. Ka has never written a bad bar. Every time I listen to a new Ka track it's the best thing I've heard in a while. Every time I revisit a Ka track i hear something I didn't notice the last time. He's a special talent.
xSalamz so like, a die hard Earl stan?.. I could never stan out over anybody, Lil B is my favorite artist currently... but I do not think I could be a stan like some of these obsessive OF dudes...
its No Way B... Yo when Ka spit, i could look out my South Bronx window n see my vacant block lookin like it did in the 90's, smell the smell n shit. Corrosion n crack fallout. Alotta unmitigated trauma lingering in these ghastly grids of NYC from this man's era/ peer group (I'm late 80s born, on the tail end of that era). These lands was birthing Titans. Now the pilgrims moving in n a brotha like Ka is truly a worst nightmare to the forces that been workin to stifle n marginalize the Gods n the actual pulse of the culture....make it seem un-relevant. Masterful b...would love to work w/ the oGs....got a ill 4k production setup w/ the works. Push this line
No doubt and honestly imo he's top 1 ALL TIME.. he's 1 of 1.. on his own level.. he transcends hip hop.. glad there's ppl that hold him in as high of regards as myself.. it's a shame that a lot of heads will never get to experience such important art
"used to chip it at the lab, bag then flip it on the ave, every trip im like this one is the last, two weeks later im dippin in my stash" that verse definitely stood out to me the most. Ka keep doing what your doing man, one love !.
I still can't believe those sad news... one of Hip Hop's greatest soldiers left this earth too early! Rest in power, Ka! 🙏Prayers for his loved ones, may they find peace & strength! 🙏
With only a single word, I know he’s the best there is. A katana of a man. A true relic and something only the absurd would ever ignore. Rest In Peace KA.
Dirty and clean at the same time. "wish I had another skill"..."I don't want to do it, got to do it"... This is the concept when I talk to people who don't understand the struggles of the hood. Not all people have a choice between good and bad, some only have a choice between bad and worse. Go down to the trap house where they have money, food, some resemblance of "love" and a "job" moving a pack (bad) or starve in the house with no food or means to survive (worse). Heavy
The most profound pen of all time no question You gave us such a wealth of music at the highest tier ( "this is mastery , almost at capacity ..."!) You got better with every project and people will continue to discover you and marvel at every hidden bar they near clocked the first time , the samples and musicality, or at the thematic nature of every project ,the cinema of your storytelling and ability to punch a hole in someones gut with a profound line rest in peace KA
No one comes close to his ability to somehow put you right there in the music. One min you're in your room or in school, the next you're on a crusty street corner slangin coke. Many can do that, but none as well as Ka
Just heard about Ka's passing. To be honest I've never heard of him but decided I would at least listen to this one especially after I seen Roc Marciano produced it(dope mc) I'm figuring he has to be nice and no lie first impressions dude was definitely special. I am going to have to run through the catalog R.I.P
Fucking beautiful. The grim lyrical and visual imagery is so vivid without once playing the obvious. When these lesser emcess say they are documenting the streets, but in reality offer nothing but neighbourhood highlights. Ka gives you the angels....the emotional cost of living a certain life. Ka is truly a rare breed.
This is too good, pure art. I’ve known of KA for some time but never really dove into his music. Sad to hear that another dope artist is gone too see. R.I.P. 🙏🏾
Peace & blessings God. Know you looking down, pray your family is okay through these tough times. Grief has no time frame, doubt they’ll ever get over your transition like most of us. Thankfully you left us, the public with a great deal of work that we can still sit and build. Rest easy
I came late to this, i hope you still doing your thing Ka. You the best example of a diamond in the dirt. But i found you, i see your beauty. Poetic, real.
"..wha's fuckin' wit dat?...tell me: .wha's fuckin' wit dat?..... can't capture those feelings...u had to LIVE DAT SHIT ‼️" WORD my brotha...TRUE INDEED
Ka, this shit has me in my feelings. Your lyrics are fucking with me. I can feel the pain and regret in every word. Not having grown up in that situation, I never fully appreciated the struggles of those who had to FIGHT for everything they have. Thanks for sharing this with us. Much respect.
I was searching for one of kanyes joints and accidentally hit search after i typed KA saw this video and thought to myself ill never remember to look this up again so why don't i just quickly check it out. Now im sittin thinking to myself how the fuck have i never herd of KA this shit is crazy. Word up
Ka, I've been around for a minute, I've watched many MCs that have come and gone weather there Style what delivery remain to be seen and heard but this dude this man I'm not going to use any sophisticated words to explain his fellow period. Lyrical content mind of Minolta deliver me opulent breakthrough it's pure inner-city poetry well done bro
hiphop is not dead,the real OG,s like ka are getting the pure not stomped on like these mumble rap punks,ROC x ka x cormega on a beat like this would be heaven
Literally heart broken, a true new yorker and hero. RIP 😢
We're all in shock, Ka. Thank you for the body of work you shared and left for us. I'm terribly saddened by your untimely passing. The only solace is seeing how many were just as touched by your music and are now grieving your moving on to another plane. We'll seriously miss you man. Rest in Power.
KA doesn't waste. A single. Word.
indeed
Facts.I heard this joint plenty of times.When I really listen to it ...I hear straight jewels.
You explained what I have been trying to, well put!
This is more than just poetry, it's art...
Nada, not a, nare not a.
you changed my life thank you
I Remember showing this to my cousin that sold drugs, hoping this would be inspiration, to stop he still never did ha. Thank you for Timeless music and inspiration ❤
There’s still time, King
Your music changed my life. That's all I can say bro.
Man how true your words are Bro, Ka made Me cry so many times, then lifted Me somewhere else
@@krowphyrao4801 Same bro. I made this comment 4 years ago, but the change it made in me then continues to inspire me. Taught me that words have tremendous power especially when spoken from the heart.
Fr 😪
@@s.lbentley347 true that Brother
He's one of those artists whose gonna be appreciated more in future,his work will definitely stand the test of time.
no one gives the streets this type of literary treatment. no one exhibits this much flare for the gritty.
+bowling 4clarity for real
check out billy woods too
You deserve an award for this comment....all facts
No ones youtube comments are ever so well said
I agree, check out Westside Gunn if you haven't
This was the first Ka song i ever heard, been hooked since. Thank you, legend, you changed my whole perception of hip-hop. R.I.P
Had to come back to this one after hearing he passed. That first verse goes in my top 10 verses of all time. A true underground legend.
Nothing but straight HEAT, came for the same verse too🔥🔥🔥🔥
"underground"? what does that even mean. smh
@@commonwealthcommunitywatch6036 not mainstream… the underground is the essence of this genre tho
@@commonwealthcommunitywatch6036 as in the underground rap scene, not what you’re inferring
@@commonwealthcommunitywatch6036it means it’s not mainstream, which is true. underground legend
This one hurts, man. I was just bumpin the new album. RIP Legend.
This is straight poetry 🔥. RIP Ka
I came here to bid one of the finest pens I've ever heard farewell. This one hits me differently. The music that was articulated got me through some tough times. As long as I'm able to hear, your art will always live on. R.I.P. 🕊
Eloquence, grit, originality and sheer penmanship. Every. Single. Time.
Ka has never written a bad bar. Every time I listen to a new Ka track it's the best thing I've heard in a while. Every time I revisit a Ka track i hear something I didn't notice the last time.
He's a special talent.
All true
Rare genius. Exquisite Master of Bars, Storytelling and Dark Urban Imagery💯
He's the greatest period.. he transcends hip hop music
I would choose him over a lot of big rappers
I was born in 97 and even I think this is fire
Remembered in perfection 🤲🏽
Since Earl gave Ka a shout out. I have been a fan ever since. Ka is class.
+xSalamz hope you listened to his discog
icemankilik yeah I started from Iron Works.
damn...
you are an Earl stan
luck net hell yeah, best rapper IMO.
xSalamz so like, a die hard Earl stan?..
I could never stan out over anybody, Lil B is my favorite artist currently... but I do not think I could be a stan like some of these obsessive OF dudes...
rest in absolute power king
its No Way B... Yo when Ka spit, i could look out my South Bronx window n see my vacant block lookin like it did in the 90's, smell the smell n shit. Corrosion n crack fallout. Alotta unmitigated trauma lingering in these ghastly grids of NYC from this man's era/ peer group (I'm late 80s born, on the tail end of that era). These lands was birthing Titans. Now the pilgrims moving in n a brotha like Ka is truly a worst nightmare to the forces that been workin to stifle n marginalize the Gods n the actual pulse of the culture....make it seem un-relevant. Masterful b...would love to work w/ the oGs....got a ill 4k production setup w/ the works. Push this line
put well
Man you painted a vivid picture , that mental of yours is a machete . Ka is jordan in his prime !
Jamal J 🙏
This dude's pen game, man...
Fire
no cap
Dude vocabulary is crazy! I don’t think people know how hard it is to do what he does with words and still make perfect sense. Brand new fan!!
His pen game was goated, R.I.P. Ka the underground legend.
He spoke 2 the 90's Brooklyn kid in us...Thank you KA, Rest well GOAT
Easily one of the best written songs of any genre.
KA is top 5 ALL-TIME and dude is a real life firefighter....GOAT STATUS SALUTE !!!
No doubt and honestly imo he's top 1 ALL TIME.. he's 1 of 1.. on his own level.. he transcends hip hop.. glad there's ppl that hold him in as high of regards as myself.. it's a shame that a lot of heads will never get to experience such important art
This one of the realest things I've ever experienced in Hip Hop in all my years.
"you can't capture those feelings you have to live that sh*t."
long live a legend. can never thank you enough
This song is mandatory listening. RIP
"used to chip it at the lab, bag then flip it on the ave, every trip im like this one is the last, two weeks later im dippin in my stash" that verse definitely stood out to me the most. Ka keep doing what your doing man, one love !.
My favourite verse from Ka I think
Nice double entendre from KING Ka
Back to the krill again, feelin thin, if you're doing it to eat is it still a sin?
KA is a national treasure. One of the last true statesmen of hiphop.
Hip hop loves you Ka. Sharpest pen in tha game
Why is this man the best artist/lyricist I’ve ever heard. This mans mind is a fuckin gem
The God Ka is so slept on! Peace god, keep shinin'!
Amazing brothers, Amazing artist 💯🙏 R.I.P
"Since I was the only SON/sun it was my time to shine!" Dopest line ever.
I thought this was basic by Ka’s standards lol
Yep this is average compared to KA clever punchlines
@@RenaissanceYute agreed. “Back to the krill again, feelin thin, if you doing it to eat is it still a sin?” Is an insane bar though
You need to listen to more hip hop
@@kyleskadeland1728 and you need to stop shitting on peoples parades
I still can't believe those sad news... one of Hip Hop's greatest soldiers left this earth too early!
Rest in power, Ka! 🙏Prayers for his loved ones, may they find peace & strength! 🙏
30 Keys is such a relevant track - it captures everyone's life in this crazy world of ours.
This was my favourite KA song back in the day RIP a true master of the craft
Every word he spoke was purposeful. A virtuoso. A master of the art. RIP. This hurts.
No.....not ONE word....Me and my homiez in Chicago say KA is THE GOAT.. if there is 1.
You changed the way i make music thank you
Long live you
Rest in Paradise G
Peace and love
Rest in peace legend
"came into wealth, shamed of myself past disgusted"...WOW! KA personifies the ART FORM of rap. This...this is just DOPE.
this is art man........this brother paints pictures so vivid. he strikes a cord
With only a single word, I know he’s the best there is. A katana of a man. A true relic and something only the absurd would ever ignore. Rest In Peace KA.
This is the best song ever made in the history of music.
Thank you.
ka the realest in the game!!!!! i cant even listen to other rappers coz of dis nigga!!!!!! one love from South Africa
Dirty and clean at the same time. "wish I had another skill"..."I don't want to do it, got to do it"... This is the concept when I talk to people who don't understand the struggles of the hood. Not all people have a choice between good and bad, some only have a choice between bad and worse. Go down to the trap house where they have money, food, some resemblance of "love" and a "job" moving a pack (bad) or starve in the house with no food or means to survive (worse). Heavy
Stanley B I know that comment was a year ago but...ALL FACTS my G 💯
that's word my g
Damn I thought he said another scale 😂. This man talking about bettering himself I thought he was talking bout more whippin
@@blankfacekillah1013LMFAOO 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Thank you for everything.
The most profound pen of all time no question
You gave us such a wealth of music at the highest tier ( "this is mastery , almost at capacity ..."!) You got better with every project and people will continue to discover you and marvel at every hidden bar they near clocked the first time , the samples and musicality, or at the thematic nature of every project ,the cinema of your storytelling and ability to punch a hole in someones gut with a profound line
rest in peace KA
My favourite track KA - RIP 😭
RIP KA 🙏
You kept it real from beginning to end...
You will be missed, but your music will live on... much luv fam!!!🙌🙇♂️
No one comes close to his ability to somehow put you right there in the music. One min you're in your room or in school, the next you're on a crusty street corner slangin coke. Many can do that, but none as well as Ka
R.I.P bro, will carry your music with me until I die, thank you for everything ❤
First time I heard him, was this.. RIP legend.
Just heard about Ka's passing. To be honest I've never heard of him but decided I would at least listen to this one especially after I seen Roc Marciano produced it(dope mc) I'm figuring he has to be nice and no lie first impressions dude was definitely special. I am going to have to run through the catalog R.I.P
Gza Led me to Ka on his pro tools album on the track firehouse in 2008. Since then i fiend for a drop. He has crisp darts, every word is understood.
Invisible Rules .... Word.
R.I.P Legend 🙏🕊🤲 I'm in tears
This is first song I heard from you Rest Easy my brother
Fucking beautiful. The grim lyrical and visual imagery is so vivid without once playing the obvious. When these lesser emcess say they are documenting the streets, but in reality offer nothing but neighbourhood highlights. Ka gives you the angels....the emotional cost of living a certain life. Ka is truly a rare breed.
This is too good, pure art. I’ve known of KA for some time but never really dove into his music. Sad to hear that another dope artist is gone too see. R.I.P. 🙏🏾
only jawn i had got hip to while he was here courtesy of KNX and Earl's show. too flames
All day i bump this. Look forward to buying another classic.
I catch something new every time I listen to this song absolutely crazy
Great RUclips profile pic, my good friend and music mentor Booka B created and Drew this for eyedea.
@@blackrockstar1263 That's awesome.
So underrated poet
Whit love And Huge Respect from Russia
Just came home ... can’t really explain how much this song means to me. Peace Ka ⚔️⚔️⚔️
Ka! I've always respected you, always will. Much love, my friend.
Cleveland cat here...and MY GUY SO UNDER APPRECIATED!! THIS SONG ALONE SHOULD BE RANKED WITH C.R.E.A.M...KA YA PEN IS VICIOUS SON!💪🏿🎶🎤🎧
RIP to a real one, these bars hit much harder now.
No Words can do you justice KA
Chicago showing love.
R.I.P Thank you for your art, Your music was a light through some of my darkest times.
please come to London with Roc
Ka should come Bedford, we had a few man come here ngl
I don't want to like it, gotta love it
Poetry. Peace health and love to you KA
Peace & blessings God. Know you looking down, pray your family is okay through these tough times. Grief has no time frame, doubt they’ll ever get over your transition like most of us. Thankfully you left us, the public with a great deal of work that we can still sit and build. Rest easy
This is what NyC RAP should sound like!!! Regional " Slang" in the barz and the ability too paint paint pictures with words!!
It is starting to get to a point where he does not put out one bad track.
I came late to this, i hope you still doing your thing Ka. You the best example of a diamond in the dirt. But i found you, i see your beauty. Poetic, real.
Amazing. As always aka is a master on the camera and editing too.
Beat is a great Roc Marci beat. Brilliant.
This deserves no less den a hunnid mill.....protect Ka at all cost....Cleveland here🔥🎶🎧🐐
"..wha's fuckin' wit dat?...tell me: .wha's fuckin' wit dat?..... can't capture those feelings...u had to LIVE DAT SHIT ‼️" WORD my brotha...TRUE INDEED
This niccas been down for a while!!! LOYALTY is its own REWARD!!! FRFR
Ka was a true poet. Rest in peace and thank you for everything.
RIP YOU ARE A TEACHER TO US STUDENTS
First hip hop joint I've heard that doesn't glorify drug dealing 👏
That means you haven’t heard enough.
30 pieces of silver memories went my head after seeing '30 keys', it was one of my fav Ka songs and I think this would be too. Fire
In Memoriam
Ka, this shit has me in my feelings. Your lyrics are fucking with me. I can feel the pain and regret in every word. Not having grown up in that situation, I never fully appreciated the struggles of those who had to FIGHT for everything they have. Thanks for sharing this with us. Much respect.
Purchasing this HEAT as soon as I get off work! I'm actually tempted to tell my boss I have a bad back so u can leave NOW
I'm glad Earl's comments are bringing exposure to Ka, he's so underrated. I've been a fan since The Night's Gambit.
I was searching for one of kanyes joints and accidentally hit search after i typed KA saw this video and thought to myself ill never remember to look this up again so why don't i just quickly check it out. Now im sittin thinking to myself how the fuck have i never herd of KA this shit is crazy. Word up
Lucky you bro, I know exaaaactly that feeling
big up from greece!!
Ναι ρε μαγκα εισαι ωραιος τον ξερει ελαχιστος κοσμος ποσο μαλλον στην ελλαδα χαιρομε πολυ να βλεπω ελληνες σε τετοια μουσικη να σε καλα
η απλα εσυ νομιζεις οτι τον ξερουν λιγοι για να λες οτι εισαι και ενας απο αυτους
αστειευομαι μαν. Ειμαι σε φαση this one is the last!!
KA YOU ARE WHAT HIP HOP NEEDS TO STAY ALIVE
Ka, I've been around for a minute, I've watched many MCs that have come and gone weather there Style what delivery remain to be seen and heard but this dude this man I'm not going to use any sophisticated words to explain his fellow period. Lyrical content mind of Minolta deliver me opulent breakthrough it's pure inner-city poetry well done bro
Eloquently put uncz. Love from London.
Rest in Power God.... a great one left us today
hiphop is not dead,the real OG,s like ka are getting the pure not stomped on like these mumble rap punks,ROC x ka x cormega on a beat like this would be heaven
Mesmeric skills.. this cat is crazy.. seriously... plus he directs all his videos.. man... this cat got mad talent yo.. factual
Remember listening to this while doing exactly what youre rapping about out of a seminary. Rest in Peace, Akhi✊🏾
Rest in Power Ka. Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un
"Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return."