Nothing but a fact iam still stuck in the 90's and don't care what anybody says I could give a crap less.it was too good to just ignore hip hop came into its own in that golden era
@@steffenjaschob2415 Rappers were really REALLY hungry in the 90's. They throwing them money now but back then, you had to be competative to be in the spotlight and to prety much, eat. I think money corrupted a great art form.
@@hasan7786 Money and Power has destroyed everything! We were not supposed to be divided!!!!, and conquered… Still working like the same scam it’s always been! The addiction to power and money, makes heroin look like candy… Don’t see any of them, I do not mean musicians… But the real problem, giving it up any time soon, do you? In the words of the Mighty Aretha, you need me and I need you there ain’t nothing else for you to do! ❤❤
@langston122 Em definitely has serious skills and bars, he just doesnt say anything. Totally different styles. But em has never been my go too. Rocking the roots, de la soul, tribe etc on a daily
thats crazy the towers were still up, aaliyah, dmx, kobe, MJ, prince, Biggie, Big L, Prodigy, ODB, Freaky Tah, left eye, Heavy D, and so many of our loved celebrities and family members were all alive when this was recorded and released. Dam i miss the 90s
The writing was on the wall. There were those who could see the trajectory of what the rap and music is general would be. Within 10 years of this song that golden era had died out.
Its crazy how accurate your comment is. The level of creativity, lyricism and musicianship is dead today (in hip hop). Damn I miss this kind of music, and that era.
Only the real can feel that ! Love from South Africa ! ❤️🤝 I agree with you , difficult to have a female on the instrumental but still come off gangster yet so intelligent and sophisticated. These boys paved the way !
I was a big sneakerhead when I was in HS, but I couldn't afford any of the hot pairs so I got a paper route and saved up my money for six months to buy the very first Iverson's with the blue toe. On the car ride home from getting them I opened the box to admire my first pair of cool shoes and when I did, I heard this song for the very first time on Power 99 (Philly/NJ/DE people know what's up) and this song brings me right back to that moment every time. CLASSIC!!!
Crazy how music can trigger emotions that you felt the very first time you heard said song the exact same way it initially happened. Music is the universal language.
Haha. That's a great story. That was a teachable moment for you. The sneaker game now has become a tragedy. Kids that can't afford anything are struggling to get shoes that cost $300.00 or $800.00.
Idc that half the music of my generation is "new" and changed because of technology, I'm always going to blame my generation for not making songs that EVOKE EMOTION like these do.
One of my favorite songs of all time. Still inspired hearing it till this day. To me, it means to never be "normal" like regular robotic sheep type people. Forever legendary.
Bro when I watch it through the TV the subtitles/descriptions are there, but when I watch it on the phone, they’re not! What kind of RUclips glitch is this??
@@Edgar_Allan_Poe_50 I can dig it! If you like this track, check out Silent Treatment by the Roots also! It's just as exquisite & lush, though you probably already know the track or record 😉
It's my best hip-hop song of all time. In 98 I was playing it back to back like there isn't any other song, now this is 2023 and I'm still listening to the song, you can tell.
This comment was 8 years ago and it’s still so relevant from then till today .. extremely sad that the real good music will never come back like this again.. no auto tune , no guns and drugs . Female on the chorus , instruments and words from the heart . Rhythm and poetry at its finest not this other newschool bullshit 😒😂❤️ LOVE FROM SOUTH AFRICA BORN AND BREAD🤝❤️
This track is truly timeless. Black Thought just has one of those allegorical styles that you can place a verse in any decade and it will sound current. The god Mr. TROTTER!!!
Anytime I want to listen to someone truly rap and who loves the art of rapping I listen to this album I’m not sure why or how this album could not be in everyone’s top five for sure. Just an unbelievable sick sick sick album
I'm literally in a trance listening to this entire album ‼️ it immediately transports me back to my childhood where I was actually truly happy. Also its kinda crazy that Tariq has probably one of the most viewed freestyles on funk flex most recently! 🥂✊🏾✊🏾
back then when everything was fine, mum was still alive, always thankful for my childhood/youth and this music was a part of it ❤️ #bornintheeightiesraisedinthenineties
Walter, you need to watch the original. The subtitles explain the cliche ish rappers (and rock stars) do in their videos. Real hip hop doesn't need the typical or predictable...
Black Thought IS the GOAT. Literally YOUR favorite MCs’ FAVORITE MC. Pun’s favorite MC, Big’s fav MC. Best believe Thought had/has bars on deck for EVERYONE. ANYONE could get it. Paws.
Greatest song ever in the 90's. I was 5 years old in elementary school when this came out. I love this video 'cause it got all the women poppin' their pussy.
This the PURE art form of what hip hop SHOULD be....don't mistake it, all that bullshit you hear today is NOT I REPEAT NOT hip hop....that shit is drill music aka pop rap
when I was 12 yrs old in 96..some jazz guitarist in community service gave a casette to me and told me to learn english and listen to the lyrics. I will forever be thankful Hauke Böhmer. Germany in the Fall of ´96 someone tried to teach me the truth before I even knew what was up.
Two years later I was on a uni visit in Kiel and since I really liked Erykah Badu I found in a recordstore The Roots single “You Got Me” and by that discovered the Roots - because lot of hiphop came through MTV that didn’t play them quite often before that era. And world was never the same after that…
The fact that this song was written in 1995, and it hits even harder now shows how this gem is timeless.
Nothing but a fact iam still stuck in the 90's and don't care what anybody says I could give a crap less.it was too good to just ignore hip hop came into its own in that golden era
timeless g
95-96 era
Ryi@@dominicchester0328
95? Wow time flies
Black thought to me is the epitome of what Intellectual Hiphop is. He is one of the best lyrics to ever touch the mic.
P
Him and KRS
You can't beat the 1990's Hip-Hop Music!
true
@@steffenjaschob2415 Rappers were really REALLY hungry in the 90's. They throwing them money now but back then, you had to be competative to be in the spotlight and to prety much, eat. I think money corrupted a great art form.
apparently it was shot mocking these type of videos. biggie took offensive thinking it was mocking him
I’m not disagreeing at all! But don’t forget or check out the OG Otis Redding ❤
@@hasan7786
Money and Power has destroyed everything!
We were not supposed to be divided!!!!, and conquered… Still working like the same scam it’s always been! The addiction to power and money, makes heroin look like candy… Don’t see any of them, I do not mean musicians… But the real problem, giving it up any time soon, do you?
In the words of the Mighty Aretha, you need me and I need you there ain’t nothing else for you to do! ❤❤
I'm rooting for roots. My kinda rap
"the principles of true hip hop have been forsaken"
It’s all contractual and about money making! 😂
Black Thought never dropped a wack verse. Definitely one of the greatest.
the greatest
@langston122 Em definitely has serious skills and bars, he just doesnt say anything.
Totally different styles.
But em has never been my go too. Rocking the roots, de la soul, tribe etc on a daily
I smoked a blunt with him once. My best memory ever.
@fuck all touts ftra fap 2020 he doesnt eat meath, they say
@@Kunalsharma0044 He did NOT break the Colour barrier there were whiite rappers before Eminem
The 90s decade was and still is the best decade of Hip Hop Music!!
We came from this to this smh
ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
80s 🤙
Golden Era
Not sure bout that
thats crazy the towers were still up, aaliyah, dmx, kobe, MJ, prince, Biggie, Big L, Prodigy,
ODB, Freaky Tah, left eye, Heavy D, and so many of our loved celebrities and family members were all alive when this was recorded and released.
Dam i miss the 90s
Word!
Word up. It's like the Twilight zone nowadays. And to me ain't none of them gone. If you stuck in the 90s you know.
You're not the only one missing the 90s Catch ♥️
unc
@@useyourthirdeye9083thats dangerous bro! Dont get left behind, keep your head up and live on, happy and proud!
RIP King Leonard Nelson Hubbard. Iconic bassists from the iconic Roots crew. Sleep peacefully fam 🖤🤎
The writing was on the wall. There were those who could see the trajectory of what the rap and music is general would be. Within 10 years of this song that golden era had died out.
Its crazy how accurate your comment is. The level of creativity, lyricism and musicianship is dead today (in hip hop). Damn I miss this kind of music, and that era.
38 now and realizing how blessed my generation was to grow up to this level of creativity.
Exactly!
Also 38 here, and know real Hip Hop! Where did we go wrong man?
Facts bro and look how lox beat up the dipset in veruz
Yes, we were RIGHT at that great time of radio stations that played the old and the new, quality music videos, jumping parties, and people dancing!!
I'm 32 and my sister is 38. Neither one of us can stand the current music scene.
2024 and this is still real HIP HOP
R.I.P. the great Malik B 🙏🏽
👤Death is a fountain of life.🇳🇬
❤️🙌🏾
: (
His memory and music will live on forever. May Allah grant peace upon his soul.
Malik B is dead?? 😳
Black thought has the perfect rap voice ever
His cadence is one of the BEST 🔥🔥
Drink Champs brought me here.
Didn’t realize Raphael Saddiq was in this🔥🔥🔥
Me too 😊
Me too
he sang the chorus
I love that my son found this son he’s 15 and loves real hip hop
Your son has GREAT pair-rents
Pound for pound one of the greatest Hip Hop tracks of all time
N I used to love H.E.R by Common
Word
💯 percent hands down!
Black thought underrated under appreciated
Yasin BMT FAAAAAACCCTTTTSSSS
agree, top 10 def
Cypher. But this line is def true!
Agustin muñoz top 2
One of my all time favorites
THE LEGENDARY ROOTS CREW 👑💐
The 90s were golden coz all subgenres were on. This anti-gangsta movement was fire too
How is blak thought not talked about when it comes to top lyricists? Mad underrated 🤦🏾♂️🔥 he bodied this shyt effortlessly.
One the best to do it!
Yea I never understood that. He has spit some of the best verses of all his peers back then
Black thot, AZ, Nas,Eric sermon, method man, Red man, Dre, warren g,big L, etc always underated
I agree 100%
Underrated! No, I don't think so. He not mainstream that's why they don't talk of him alot
This Song Represents The End Of The Beautiful Golden Era Of Hip Hop
(Cries Tears Of Nostalgia)
Lol I just commented nostalgia before looking at ur comment.....I have a different kind of nostalgia tho
💯💯
Classic hip hop hits different when the message in the music is still relevant to today's lifestyle 🎤🐐 let's keep this genre alive 2023 & beyond 💯
Exactly
One of my favorite songs from The Roots! I'm still playing this in 2025!
Damn this beat is smoother than decade aged cognac.
Real music
Gotta give Rapheal Saadiq his flowers while he here
Damn son were'd you find that.
You ain't never lie, bro!
Frfr
One of the best rap group to ever do it
I feel so embarrassed but I wanna cry when the chorus kicks in... so soulful man, what a record
Don't be ashamed to show your emotions, nobody is going to judge, you're a human being❤️
Don't listen to Tomás, he's a European. Hold it down and bottle that shit up bro, emotions make you weak.
Dope music has that effect.
Only the real can feel that ! Love from South Africa ! ❤️🤝 I agree with you , difficult to have a female on the instrumental but still come off gangster yet so intelligent and sophisticated. These boys paved the way !
@@TwoLeftSh0es 😂😂
Happy birthday salute to the Great questlove keep the Great music flowing yo 🙌
This is the song that introduced me to the magic of The Roots.
Me too!!!!
Nicolas Brisson
When The Roots used to be cool...
Maciek Kusnierz Love this song..Showing us how clowns in rap today be living and perpetrating a fraud....Rip 2pac..Youre a cutie....
MazBringsby used to be???
I was a big sneakerhead when I was in HS, but I couldn't afford any of the hot pairs so I got a paper route and saved up my money for six months to buy the very first Iverson's with the blue toe. On the car ride home from getting them I opened the box to admire my first pair of cool shoes and when I did, I heard this song for the very first time on Power 99 (Philly/NJ/DE people know what's up) and this song brings me right back to that moment every time. CLASSIC!!!
Crazy how music can trigger emotions that you felt the very first time you heard said song the exact same way it initially happened. Music is the universal language.
LONG LIVE POWER 99!!!!!!
Haha. That's a great story. That was a teachable moment for you. The sneaker game now has become a tragedy. Kids that can't afford anything are struggling to get shoes that cost $300.00 or $800.00.
Nostalgic picture you painted with that story. That's what real music is all about
🔥
This is a perfect song. The instrumental plus every line by Black Thought is incredible
Idc that half the music of my generation is "new" and changed because of technology, I'm always going to blame my generation for not making songs that EVOKE EMOTION like these do.
This song is the perfect commentary on 'hiphop' right now/these days.
What a delight! I'm just so happy to have lived the greatest time for Hip-Hop. Thank you The Roots!❤
Blessed with Hip-Hop In This Timeline. #TheRoots
🎶”Never dooo, what they do, what they do, what they doooo...”🎶🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 #classic
😍Marry me to this song😘
Ugh love it
Sing that shit luv....
@@fambertrini8032Yesss man !!!
This song rings true in 2024! Never do what they do!
Understood
One of the chillest hip hop beats ever made! 🎧😊🎧
You fine
I'm here because of good music.
This song just puts my soul at ease
One of my favorite songs of all time.
Still inspired hearing it till this day.
To me, it means to never be "normal" like
regular robotic sheep type people.
Forever legendary.
So chill
This is the most 90s music video ever
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Yup and that ATLiens album cover!
TBoyislive :)!
blunty1 I realized after I commented, my bad!
I mean.. Two Dope Boys (in a Cadillac)
The Roots were always ahead of the game itself; best hip hop group and best emcee alive. Respect to Black Thought.
This!!🔥🔥🔥90s Hip Hop, if kids of today could really take this in👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾
That first verse actually made me tear up.. I have to get their albums.
Legendary.
Rest in Heaven Malik B.
One of the SMOOTHEST and COOLEST hip hop songs of all time!!
The fact the real video isnt around anymore is a big red flag.. This song is the truth.
I was wondering where are all of the subtitles pointing out everything was, and thought i was making it up.
@@robbyandrews223 Thank you. i thought i was going crazy. Makes the whole video kinda pointless now.
I was looking like when they gonna say sparkling cider on the screen lol
Bro when I watch it through the TV the subtitles/descriptions are there, but when I watch it on the phone, they’re not! What kind of RUclips glitch is this??
that bass line is crazy!! simple but dope!!
This is one of those hip hop songs that ages very well, like a classic R&B record.
90's are the best years of hip hop! I'm glad I grew up with this music! The roots is one of the best of all times
100
They're the best. There is no such good lyricist as Black Thought
I always liked this song, it's easily one of the greatest hip-hop songs ever IMO
Agreed, it has everything. Lyrics, rhythm, a message, and is still as relevant today is it was when it came out. Maybe more so.
@@Edgar_Allan_Poe_50 I can dig it! If you like this track, check out Silent Treatment by the Roots also! It's just as exquisite & lush, though you probably already know the track or record 😉
Indeed, without any doubt
It's my best hip-hop song of all time. In 98 I was playing it back to back like there isn't any other song, now this is 2023 and I'm still listening to the song, you can tell.
You guys heard any other hop? lolo
This kind of style is what today's hip-hop/rap is missing. So smooth.
I agree bro i miss old hip hop
Pro Era check them out
there not on paper
true words
This comment was 8 years ago and it’s still so relevant from then till today .. extremely sad that the real good music will never come back like this again.. no auto tune , no guns and drugs . Female on the chorus , instruments and words from the heart . Rhythm and poetry at its finest not this other newschool bullshit 😒😂❤️ LOVE FROM SOUTH AFRICA BORN AND BREAD🤝❤️
What a Classic, I miss these soulful vibes ❤
Heavy rotation early morning at work I love this
This gets even more relevant by the day absolute classic
"The principles of true hip-hop have been forsaken, it's all contractual and about money making..."
2019 same but WORSE
Our truest hip-hop never left the streets
Oh really? Cause this certainly sounds far from Rappers Delight and The Breaks.
@@alissa6 and what was it that rappers delight was promoting?
Back when Hip Hop was saving souls, not sacrificing them.🤷🏾♂️🔥💯
Real Rap!
💯 facts💯☮️🧿🇯🇲🇬🇧
ACCURATE! 🎯🙏🏽
The best rappers in the world know Black Thought is the illest. He embodies lyrical and rhythmic perfection
Wheww Raphel Saadiq and that guitar...musical genius👑🎸🙌
Black Thought has the sickest pronounciation of All time.. Hands down.
His flow is ridiculous, smooth as fuck. He just sounds dope there's no way around it
Jay Z too
Him and Jay Z are carrying the torch for real and raw hip hop period.
No doubt!!!!!!!!
On crip
Windows down, warm summer night just cruising with the boys and this comes on. You just can’t stop the vibe.
This track is truly timeless. Black Thought just has one of those allegorical styles that you can place a verse in any decade and it will sound current. The god Mr. TROTTER!!!
Very true.
I agree his voice is very poetic and those bars plus the gems he spits are amazing.
I love this song SO SO SO MUCH. It basically set the tone for my entire adult life..."infinitely go against the grain".
" the principles of true Hip-Hop have been forsaken
it's all contractual and about money making "
thank you Mr Trotter . 💯
2021 Still one of the best songs Ever.
Anytime I want to listen to someone truly rap and who loves the art of rapping I listen to this album I’m not sure why or how this album could not be in everyone’s top five for sure. Just an unbelievable sick sick sick album
Rest in peace to one of the founding members of the Roots. The Roots music always been A1
RIP Malik B y'all
This beat is crazy but my god Blackthought floated on this piece man
im 19 and still bumping this for 5 years
Love that hook. Great tune of the golden era of Rap. True blue brothers. Peace n love …
Straight flames, Black Thought is a straight monsta. One of the greats!
Such an excellent sound from an excellent group. One of the greats of retrospective hip-hop artists
One of the best songs ever made.
+Tom Verhoeven agree 100%
Siitä voit lyödä sun nailonis vetoo, true that ;)
Perkele
Stupid hyperbole
Big facts
I heard this on IG and LOVED this song ever since!!! Social media isnt all bad, put me onto this classic jam!
I'm literally in a trance listening to this entire album ‼️ it immediately transports me back to my childhood where I was actually truly happy. Also its kinda crazy that Tariq has probably one of the most viewed freestyles on funk flex most recently! 🥂✊🏾✊🏾
I know what you mean.
Yes 90s was a beautiful time for music
You're joking? 90's was garbage for music, the last era for decent music was the 70's
@@Microdave75 it wasn't garbage but yeah 70s was the peak. Not just for innovations in music but all art, technology and thought. Kinda interesting
@@Microdave75 😂😂 stay off the crack homie
40 years old white boy and still bumping my head to these cool grooves
I’m 19, Mexican American
the love is real. ❤ nuff respect to ya'll
Rene Munoz same but im 24 👍
back then when everything was fine, mum was still alive, always thankful for my childhood/youth and this music was a part of it ❤️ #bornintheeightiesraisedinthenineties
@@radical3072
❤️🖤❤️🖤❤️
This is one of the most perfect hip hop songs ever made.
Press the re fresh button on hip hop
no need for subtitles...Unless you don't listen to lyrics. This is genius. The roots are on another level..
Wrong.. Sub explains "What they do" the reason for each camera shot in videos back then
Walter, you need to watch the original. The subtitles explain the cliche ish rappers (and rock stars) do in their videos. Real hip hop doesn't need the typical or predictable...
+Walter White People, they are NOT "subtitles" they are "CAPTIONS". And they are a must for this brilliant video.
+Nick Layer Word up. Legends
Nick Layer this album was the best album when it came out
Black Thought IS the GOAT. Literally YOUR favorite MCs’ FAVORITE MC. Pun’s favorite MC, Big’s fav MC. Best believe Thought had/has bars on deck for EVERYONE. ANYONE could get it. Paws.
This song is definitely in my top five favorites of all time
Greatest song ever in the 90's. I was 5 years old in elementary school when this came out. I love this video 'cause it got all the women poppin' their pussy.
Im 33 and i emember this melody from my childhood. I was finally able to find it!!
One of dopest songs ever, (across ALL genres).
Please God bring back those kind of music to me😍😍🔥🔥💜❤😋
Naima Lee i hope too
That girl just broke something from moving her ass too hard😂😂😂😩👍
Naima Lee lmao 😆😆 listen riders on the storm by the doors and snoop dogg it is doooope ✌✌
***** U think so with all the young thug new generation I don't see it..
***** True🙂
Baseline is sick on this track
Perhaps the most well structured verses and layed down lyrics in history. 💯
I love that classic beat,the bassline is awesome
We need old sql back immediately!
This is beautyful.Lovely.Big luv 4 THE ROOTS and underrated Black Thought!
I listen to this and miss the feeling I had when I used to listen to this.
So much happened in life..
I'm with you and Stones. I miss it so much. It makes me happy and sad at the same time.
Old Good Times:)
James Cone same here my man...that nostalgia hits home...
Stones Jones I second that homie!
Stones Jones bro! You just said it perfectly!!!
2023 im still applying this rule NEVER DO WHAT THEY DO!!!! my own sound!!!
I love this song. Their vocals are everything! So soothing!!
_(G)old School_ 🔥
R.I.P. Leonard 'HUB' Hubbard on the bass... one of the greatest bassists of all time!! 🖤🙏🕊
This the PURE art form of what hip hop SHOULD be....don't mistake it, all that bullshit you hear today is NOT I REPEAT NOT hip hop....that shit is drill music aka pop rap
Classic!! I still got the CD single from '96 when this heat dropped. I bet this make a lot if these new school rappers sick!!!💯
this is one of the best songs i've ever heard. THIS SHIT IS SO GOOD
This is real rap, shout out to spitta for showin me this gem. I needed this.
when I was 12 yrs old in 96..some jazz guitarist in community service gave a casette to me and told me to learn english and listen to the lyrics. I will forever be thankful Hauke Böhmer. Germany in the Fall of ´96 someone tried to teach me the truth before I even knew what was up.
Two years later I was on a uni visit in Kiel and since I really liked Erykah Badu I found in a recordstore The Roots single “You Got Me” and by that discovered the Roots - because lot of hiphop came through MTV that didn’t play them quite often before that era. And world was never the same after that…