"We real cool. We Left school. We Lurk late. We Strike straight. We Sing sin. We Thin gin. We Jazz june. We Die soon" - Gwendolyn Brooks original poem.
@@ashtomerri1521i feel like he had to, to make the bar stanzas make sense for the hook. He definitely could have included it and just ran over the bar line like many skilled rappers do, but thats rarely ever done for a hook
I used to listen to this song all the time thinking Mick came up with the beginning verse, it wasn't until I took a African American Literature class that I found out he took the beginning verse from Gewndolynn Brooks! We were assigned to listen to the spoken version and write an analysis on it. I was in the middle of the poem when I was like "wait... I've heard this before." I was able to hum the tune but it took me until this song came on later that day that I realized it was this song. Mick is on another level fr.
You would think that one would start rapping about video games, digital elements or something in the like listening only to the beat. Instead of that, Jenkins used the childlike innocence of the beat, the playful and bubbly sound of the synth melody, to give account to some of the troubles these young fellows deal with growing up and trying to 'be cool'. Not even touching the beauty of making Gwendolynn's into a melodic hook. Masterpiece.
The moment I realised the lyrics are from that one poem I had first read in my Poetry workshop on my 1st semester at uni... and that Gwendolyn is the poet's name, too... I was like 😳 what are the odds. What a piece of work tho, right?! *real* Rhythm And Poetry!
From having Trees and truths on repeat to knowing every word on THC to now being blessed with a classic in Pieces of a Man. God Level writing and metaphors over the most fire beats and melodies... The world is sleep 🌊💤 -Now waiting for Zay and Earl to drop ✏
bro i heard this song a while back and i read the poem in my English class and idk i been knew this was a poem but i was happy asf 😭 but this shit fyee asf 🔥🔥
Have anyone seen that episode on street customs when they customize a newer model 5.0 Mustang for Gwen Dolynn? Its so Sick... Shout out to Mick Jenkins for making a song about the race LEGEND!!!!🏁
@@Gkelzchitown6428 how come he spelled Gwendolynn with 2 N's instead of 1? Gwendolyn Brooks spells his with 1 N and the racer who is now paralyzed Spells his with 2 N's... Idk bud.
@@Gkelzchitown6428 you gotta point tho man. I just checked it out and it would make sense cause he from Chicago and that poemwas written in Chicago.. That first verse was referenced to alot of racing tho. That's what made me think it was about Gwen Dolynn the racer.. He real cool too. The coolest paralyzed racer you'll meet. You gotta point tho fam
Beat sounds something like "the girl who stole my tamagotchi" by hot sugar. That video game feel . dope. I know its not the same beat but it reminded me of it.
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THIS MAN REALLY TURNED "WE REAL COOL" (one of my favorite poems of all time) INTO A HOOK what a legend
right?
Reading your comment just blew my mind
@@MettiMoore Mick Jenkins blew my mind lol
This is a Beautiful Moment !! Because Imagine how he feels reading this !! ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR THE SHELF !!
@@MettiMoore no Cap , a beautiful moment in time just this comment
"We real cool. We
Left school. We
Lurk late. We
Strike straight. We
Sing sin. We
Thin gin. We
Jazz june. We
Die soon" - Gwendolyn Brooks original poem.
Thanks for leaving this! He actually says it in the hook.
It's throwin me off so much that he leaves out thin gin
@@ashtomerri1521and "Strike late"
@@ashtomerri1521i feel like he had to, to make the bar stanzas make sense for the hook. He definitely could have included it and just ran over the bar line like many skilled rappers do, but thats rarely ever done for a hook
they talk about Mick when they talk about the realest rappers
The video game feel of this beat has me hooked ..
Listened to this at least 100 times in one day. ART at it's finest.
Anthony Joseph try these as well fr:
Tower of Sadness by K RINO
World is yours by Nas
Like, exactly this. This shit hit me so hard if made me rethink my whole life
The beat complement's his voice so well. Dear God, I can't enjoy the rest of the album cause I love this song so much lol. Black Milk = Goat.
Milk did this??😰 my mf city
@@kazzythegypsy_3.0yep. he did the Stress Fracture beat too
@@ondrekunda carefree too
I used to listen to this song all the time thinking Mick came up with the beginning verse, it wasn't until I took a African American Literature class that I found out he took the beginning verse from Gewndolynn Brooks! We were assigned to listen to the spoken version and write an analysis on it. I was in the middle of the poem when I was like "wait... I've heard this before." I was able to hum the tune but it took me until this song came on later that day that I realized it was this song. Mick is on another level fr.
We we we we
When songs of this quality get buried because the artist isn't big enough it makes me realize how harsh the music industry must be.
"Could be a Flower, He don't want to grow"🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😭
Buy the album & support the man🔥❤ album of the century
I want to but I'm broke right now xD
@@FriendlyHomie lol allgood, ur support & view is good enough 🔥❤
@@BEYONDUALITY47 I'd go in debt for this shit 😂 but nah I'll buy it straight away when I'm paid, Mick deserves it!
@@FriendlyHomie facts mane, anyways enjoy the album, word.❤
@@BEYONDUALITY47 I'm a see when I'd get some dollars rolling but right now I'm a download on the site definitely top 5 best so far this year.
I love this dude. I am a HIP-HOP head and in my opinion he is top tier as far as the young homies are concerned. Peace
Platinum Album. Shit, Mick Jenkins ate the Platinum Platinum no mi ; Everything he touches turns into Platinum, like his music.
A man of culture I see lol
This is the best album I've heard in years.
What's about waters?
Lorren Houston That was “years” ago
That's a mixtape
Yup
Mic Jenkins is the best rapper alive.
I mean its him or Kendrick
@@chrisclouds4182 lyrically he might be Better than Kendrick
This album is extremely beautiful
Damn the sample used from old video games,brilliantly produced 💯💯
Great fairy fountain?
The sample is from ceramic hello "I'm/ex"
@@itgetscold you know of any other song that have sampled that same track? I've heard it else where and I can't figure it out lol
@@McDrevious I been thinking the same thing
Black Milk produced it
2:10
SNAPPED
Way before followers when I was following
Wasn't til a bit later til I started flouring
Then I needed pollination not your validation!
bro i cant lie your music is like its alive. i keep getting new meanings.
You would think that one would start rapping about video games, digital elements or something in the like listening only to the beat. Instead of that, Jenkins used the childlike innocence of the beat, the playful and bubbly sound of the synth melody, to give account to some of the troubles these young fellows deal with growing up and trying to 'be cool'. Not even touching the beauty of making Gwendolynn's into a melodic hook. Masterpiece.
This right here is probably my all time favorite hip hop song
The moment I realised the lyrics are from that one poem I had first read in my Poetry workshop on my 1st semester at uni... and that Gwendolyn is the poet's name, too... I was like 😳 what are the odds. What a piece of work tho, right?!
*real* Rhythm And Poetry!
Already one of my favorite pieces. 🎯
BEST SONG ON THE ALBUM DON'T @ ME
Facts. Replay value is insane.
You get lost in this beat
The whole album is great but this def not THE best track but one of the top tracks. So you're @'ed
I liked 10 4 or what I am to do
@@yourdedcat-qr7ln Understood**, and What Am I to Do wasn't on the album
I don’t know how it’s possible not to love this dude wether it’s for his crazy wordplay, flow, voice, beats, or lyricism. Like damn he’s got it all
People have been sleeping on Mick Jenkins.
From having Trees and truths on repeat to knowing every word on THC to now being blessed with a classic in Pieces of a Man. God Level writing and metaphors over the most fire beats and melodies... The world is sleep 🌊💤
-Now waiting for Zay and Earl to drop ✏
AB Humble Please tell me you bumped the waters
@@dom3963 The Waters had it's run for a while too. I know every Mick Jenkins song word for word. "Black Sheep" was personally relatable
no really. i Know this Fool WHOLE discography as well 👀 🙌🏿🙏🏿 if anyone ever asked me. I WOULD HAVE TO PUT HIM TOP THREE ALL TIME. NO CAP
Madlib vibeees. This is great
Aaha indeed, and that broken glass picture, with the production of the song, can be confused for a second with the MF Doom mask....
@@remivpei Madvillian ft Mick Jenkins would be the dream collaboration
This dude is a legend.
Thank Gwendolynn for the hook
This deserves way more views.
Ahh yes it’s 03:07 am and I’m listing to this masterpiece 😌
2 of the most underrated musicians out here 👌
I can't express how amazing this album is. Mad excited to watch him perform in January!
talk about underated.. that beat is stellar. lyrics are ok for mick
Perfect lyrics for this type beat , don’t need to do much on this
Thank you algorithm for sending me this one
Found this song while I was in rehab haha love it
This took me back to early 2000s this is pure GOLD
THIS MAN DID IT AGAIN
Damn that hook bro🙏
This is a classic in all forms!
MICK!!! You are doing the most, the album is a masterclass and the production is hella hot, love me this album, You never disappoint
Man mick god damn man🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Top 5 Vibe of All of All Time
bro i heard this song a while back and i read the poem in my English class and idk i been knew this was a poem but i was happy asf 😭 but this shit fyee asf 🔥🔥
Speaks on the humble when he’s in the conversation💧
Mick took a little minute to release this album and it was damn sure worth it.
I swear you could tell the beat was produced after he rap🔥it slaps...
this beat SO FIRE
Black milk on the beat. Dude was in a video game zone when he made this
The second verse just sets the booth in flames 1:54
Yesssss he’s droppppping it!!!!!!!
Mick always talks the realist
EVERLASTING CONCEPT OF A RECORD-[2024]
Mick jenkins is number 1 in the New game right now
Black Milk on production 🔥🔥🔥
Friggim Fraggim shit fucking beautiful bruh. Everytime I bump I come back to the comment section 😂
Idc what anybody says Mick one of the best to ever grip the mic
Amazing album 🔥🔥 can't wait til I can see him live 😍
most creative artist in the game!!
BLACK MILK IS THE BEST PRODUCER EVER
The vibe is unmatched! Great work man.
this whole song sound like throwing change in a wishing well
This needs more attention very nice song
Mick got bars 💯
Finally.. ima have to buy this one for sure 💯
The way that instrumental ascends during his verses is pure ear porn
Instant classic! 🎧
This is still my alarm.
woooooo..... wooooooo.... dang. **drinks more water**
this might be my favourite song in the last 10 years
Mick is back
The only Rapper talking about Blockchain
Only rapper gonna still be rich then in 15 years
vibing so hard rn💯💯💯🔥
Nick, Im pretty sure that Im one of a few in Poland fucking wit your music so bad. Hella respect man, be yourseft till the end.
Whole album flamy SALUTE ✊🏾
I still play this EVERY day 💯
THANK YOU MICK JENKINS.
Every song goes harder and harder 😫👌
2nd Mick I'm hearing, fye.
First was what am I to do. That put me on.
Aye Mick🚀🚀🚬
yessir Notification gang here all day
This the best instrumental
I get halloween vibes from this
bruh boutta be halloween
Jenkins is tooo damn hard bruh smh 🔥
A vibe 🔥
+ WE GOT ONE HERE! PS: I'm C-Walking to this one HARD 🔥🔥🔥
Whole album is A1.
So adorable!!!
I'm up !!!!
Respect from 🏴
The good kid mad city chicago version 🔥
Have anyone seen that episode on street customs when they customize a newer model 5.0 Mustang for Gwen Dolynn? Its so Sick... Shout out to Mick Jenkins for making a song about the race LEGEND!!!!🏁
This song is about a poem. Gwendolyn Brooks wrote in Chicago 1960. We real cool
@@Gkelzchitown6428 how come he spelled Gwendolynn with 2 N's instead of 1? Gwendolyn Brooks spells his with 1 N and the racer who is now paralyzed Spells his with 2 N's... Idk bud.
@@kushlitsupremeo3571 probably a double entendre.. But I read the poem and he quotes it word for word and said he was reading old Gil Scott heron.
@@Gkelzchitown6428 you gotta point tho man. I just checked it out and it would make sense cause he from Chicago and that poemwas written in Chicago.. That first verse was referenced to alot of racing tho. That's what made me think it was about Gwen Dolynn the racer.. He real cool too. The coolest paralyzed racer you'll meet. You gotta point tho fam
@@kushlitsupremeo3571 thanks fam. U put me on game. Never heard of dude. We both Prolly correct double entendre
My ears are on 🔥
My man Mick doin wut ee duu 💥💣🕯
Deep. Just like the poem
Bro really got it 💯💯🔥
We need a Mick Jenkins x Joey Bada$$ song
Jerome exists
Beat sounds something like "the girl who stole my tamagotchi" by hot sugar. That video game feel . dope. I know its not the same beat but it reminded me of it.
I never knew the chorus was Gwendolyn’s poem 😭
The GOAT
black milk + mick jenkins