@@Smirk702 bro I been here since "do u want more" I know the roots but ask a common person who listens to hip hop and they might know seed 2.0 but couldn't name the mc let alone any other band member
@@losgkingslayer6188 you're right but you know the illest MC's aren't known by the common person. the common person doesn't care like you and I. That's why I said those who know, know.
@@keithb1687 in "your" but name me a hip hop publication that ranked him top 5 in the last decade? And I'd appreciate sources too. I think he's the greatest living MC with krs1 and mos def really close to him
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If you turn your mind off of anything else in the room, but on your headphones, and really listen and let yourself sink into the visuals of this beautiful piece of art, it will blow you away. I started to choke up and cry watching this. Black Thought is a living legend. I'm from the Philly area so I've been listening to him and The Roots for a long time now. I'm talking cheap ass shows at The Electric Factory. This is what music is supposed to do. Stir up emotions and open your mind. Take you to another place and refresh your mind. Thank you Mr. Trotter. At a time when the hip hop landscape is over run with Jokers, you are our Batman.
After watching this 2 things came to mind. 1. I'm happy to be black. 2. Black people are the most beautiful people on the planet. Thanks black thought.
Can we give props to the beautiful dark skinned brothers and sisters in the video. We need more of these images of our people represented. No disrespect to light skinned people. Just showing love where it's due.
I agree as a white skined half mexican the only thing portrayed in the recent past of people with color is negative i wanna see more visuals of black on black love.... No hate for any thing other then that, but people in genral need to whitness it, cause its real and imprtant for our future youth to see!!!
@@AmazingJayB51 please dont insult my intelligence. U takin to a day one black thought/roots fan who probably knows 80 percent of his lyrics in song. This is his forst song on wax really singing and acknowledging it. Not sure if u a black man or white but alot of dudes dont watch late night talk shows. Im not one of em im just saying
Best use of a Marvin Gaye sample since Eric Sermon's Music. From Do You Want More and illadelphhalflife in undergrad to Streams of Thought as a man of a certain age. Black Thought has provided soundtracks to pivotal moments in my life. Thank you sir!
This is sophisticated lyricism at its finest. And the vocals on this brother are unreal. Love this part, "once again to the well I went, while the soul man screamed bloody hell I vent, Im trynna to decode the meaning of the spell im in." DEEP
I’ve been listening to hip hop since ‘79 and I’ve enjoyed the ride thus far. I’ve heard many emcees from coast to coast, the dirty south, Midwest, Miami Bass, etc. I have the music collection to prove it. But the Talented Mr. Trotter in my book is head and shoulders above all. Excluding no one. Like Joe Budden said on his podcast, BT is an alien. I’m from a city outside of Philly and I remember vividly Black Thought in freestyles, battles, and cyphers. His scholarly response to social illness, politics and the state of hip hop is extraordinary and what’s amazing is his progression from album to album. Don’t let the Jimmy Fallon shit fool you. Hip Hop’s Clark Kent is a Superhero with lyricism, substance, diction, flavor, power and poise. Tariq Trotter will dig in your favorite emcees ass like a colonoscopy. Like EST said “Believe Dat.”
The #realheads are back to the "underground" and that shit is building up and ready to explode in 2K19! Or at least #OGs hope it does again. Merry Christmas and Good Fortune Brother!
Black Thought is jus on a different level from other emcees especially the ones who are out now...another gem...I think Reek Ruffin is another name for him...like singer David Ruffin..but since his name is Tariq or ‘Riq for short, he came up with Reek Ruffin..very clever!!
Black thought doesn't like the attention. He just enjoys the game without the flash and fame. He has said it himself. He is a beautiful enigma that will never be solved by others.
This year i met the woman of my dreams... And man this song has me feeling some type of way. I cry everytime i watch this video with no shame at all, this is life-changing music. Thank you Black Thought, thank you so much.
BLACK THOUGHT the definition of LYRICAL MASTERY, Hes officially the G.O.A.T. in my eyes Back in the day , when those tape offers from Columbia house used to come in the mail, the 1st lps I ordered were "Do you want more" &"Illadelph Halflife". My moms was mad as hell, when the bill came in after the fact. , Sorry mom I had to have it.. 😁 Still to this day illadelph is 1 of the best albums ever made imo. Hip hop has always been a way of life for me , so much knowledge obtainable thru a true Emcee such as Tariq. Whether lifes good ,bad , in between,, soul , jazz and Trueschool hip hop have always been a mentor that provides a rhythm for my life experiences.. @Thought,, Thank u for your services.
Crazy good albums, what I like about Black Thought/The Roots is if you play through their albums chronologically, you can here them evolve and mature over time. This dude ain't never spit anything less than a flame. My #1 rapper
@@entitiessoul I love me some em, very well done raps for sure, but Black Thought? He's like not even human. Smart ass dude and you can here it in his work too.
Black Thought ages like a fine wine, always fresh and taste better everyday but have been around for over 3 decades in the rap game. He is the definition of ORIGINALITY and LONGEVITY. For all of you giving this video a thumbs down, please go and drink from the "Streams of Thoughts Vol. 1 and 2 and be enlightened" Long live the true emcees, long live BLACK THOUGHT ✔
I am no fashion model but, I got fresh for the photographers. The camo coat had the collar up cause my emotions was bottled up and though the ocean did not erupt it turned up til it's loud enough to just make something out of us... Black Thought is an elite emcee. He wears his intelligence & artistry on his sleeve. Black Ink has arrived all RISE!
No words. I'm a artist and entrepreneur and that just resonated with me on so many levels. I've been rocking with Black Thought since high school. Class of 95. This is some of the best that Hip Hop has to offer. God bless everyone out there putting pieces of a dream together. Keep on keeping on! Stay warm out there!
Bro I wish someone worthy enough would release an album dedicated to telling people how good he is , and what would really break banks is if the album goes platinum. People would never talk shit about black ever again .and the name of the album would be "stories of black "
This has become one of my favorite songs of all time. It’s perfectly executed. Timeless. Black Thought is a true blessing to have on earth. 🙏🏾🎶🎶🎶
I'm honoured to be living in the age of Black Thought....... 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽💯🔥💯🔥💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥✊🏾✌🏾
Facts
💯
F Deezie Amin
Top 5 great Lyricists no doubt
Seriously! He’ll be studied one day in universities
Black thought is so good he had me literally creating a Gmail account just to connect on youtube and be able to comment to say how good is this ...
True
Man that's what you call heartfelt 🎶
" Finally" unleashed ... Black Lives do matter ....
Hahaha, he's the best!
It says your account was created 9 years ago
the amount of soul in this song folks is why I rock with black thought and the gem drop is crazy
Yea it’s amazing
Most underrated Mc of all time
I hear you but that was 5 years ago. The word is out after that funk flex freestyle last year. Those who know, know.
@@Smirk702 bro I been here since "do u want more" I know the roots but ask a common person who listens to hip hop and they might know seed 2.0 but couldn't name the mc let alone any other band member
@@losgkingslayer6188 you're right but you know the illest MC's aren't known by the common person. the common person doesn't care like you and I. That's why I said those who know, know.
Gotta disagree. BT is very known. In my top 5
@@keithb1687 in "your" but name me a hip hop publication that ranked him top 5 in the last decade? And I'd appreciate sources too. I think he's the greatest living MC with krs1 and mos def really close to him
Stays on steady rotation. Love this track so much.
Black Thought & Rakim have that untouchable God Flow
This is Meditation.
Big bro the hardest out of Philadelphia for sure.
Meek... Nah just playing 😂
Hip Hop......as it should be. Has returned. Thank you.
IT NEVER LEFT, IT WAS ON THE NET NOT THE RADIO!!!
@@mikeyesco8977 took the words right out of my mouth
NEVER LEFT BROTHER. LONG LIVE TARIQ AND AHMIR
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Was always here buried under rap
just shameful that this masterpiece doesn't even have half a million views, but garbage songs have hundreds of millions of views,,,,,,,,
Black Gaye or Marvin Thought. 🔥 🔥
Uh yeah...let's go with Marvin Thought lol
@@thedopplereffect9983 Yesss I concur.
“Black Marvin”
@@johnt.6085 That works too
@@johnt.6085 love it.
Black thought is the best MC in the game
If you turn your mind off of anything else in the room, but on your headphones, and really listen and let yourself sink into the visuals of this beautiful piece of art, it will blow you away. I started to choke up and cry watching this. Black Thought is a living legend. I'm from the Philly area so I've been listening to him and The Roots for a long time now. I'm talking cheap ass shows at The Electric Factory. This is what music is supposed to do. Stir up emotions and open your mind. Take you to another place and refresh your mind. Thank you Mr. Trotter. At a time when the hip hop landscape is over run with Jokers, you are our Batman.
Monroe Jones
AMEN
Yup...@2:43
Same here man - I’m just literally weepin right now
You've got some lyrics too 🔥
Song had me all in my feelings... that shit I’ve been trying to avoid.
Now this what music supposed to sound like mayn. This sounds like what the Gods listen too
".. what the gods listen to. " Well said my friend, well said. Performed by one of the gods himself.
God*
Yeah
Word
I could watch this a thousand times.
After watching this 2 things came to mind.
1. I'm happy to be black.
2. Black people are the most beautiful people on the planet.
Thanks black thought.
weird. this song made you racist?
I’m white, British and 15. And even I agree ;(
@@common101sense He isn't being racist dumbass.
I'm just fuckin' happy to still be alive.
People are monsters. Beautiful as they may be.
you wouldnt find a statement like "white people are the most beautiful people on the planet" a bit racist? gtfo
This man is the truest definition of longevity.
Can we give props to the beautiful dark skinned brothers and sisters in the video. We need more of these images of our people represented. No disrespect to light skinned people. Just showing love where it's due.
Jason Maymon respect.. but we stand stronger with NO DIVIDE ✊🏽
@@MACUhVelli no doubt.
Jason Maymon wow, a good person in the comments! Nice.
Well said.
I agree as a white skined half mexican the only thing portrayed in the recent past of people with color is negative i wanna see more visuals of black on black love.... No hate for any thing other then that, but people in genral need to whitness it, cause its real and imprtant for our future youth to see!!!
He can sing too?! Just isn’t fair.
The singer is reek ruffin actually
Muhammad Daiem Reek Ruffin IS Black Thought’s alter ego. Same person. Thought can sing.
@@jdnwritingmachine Ok, that blew my mind
Muhammad Daiem Now that you mentioned it I thought about it. Reek being short for Tariq. Damn I’m late. Lol
He is singing at 0:20 guys lmao
I know this only been out 4 days, but this video deserves a million views by now. 33k is a slap in the face for this great piece of art!
no its not a slap in the face.. it just confirms itself as art.. because art nowadays goes unnoticed
Blame the stans
@@RicoBanani damn
Been a fan, but just heard this on a new movie soundtrack and thought it was new music. I'm disappointed I'm so late to the party, but happy I came.
BLACK THOUGHT will forever remain relevant.
Black Thought continues to amaze me. Very underrated.
1st verse kills most albums this year lol...
More like decade
@@hnic72 you may be right bro...the word play the got damn word play...
Bruh that second verse was heat too...This man has always been a problem !!
All
Absolutely
South Philly's Finest...Mr. Trotter you continue to impress us... ONE LOVE HOMIE!
Yo dog gotta disagree, HANDS DOWN...THE BEST MC (all of) PHILLY EVER BIRTHED and arguably one of the best 2EVA touch a mic n m.c....
Bobby Sab would be proud "Serock" TET CREW !!!
Blessed to have known Black Thought and his message. He is not only talented, but BRILLIANT, fine, and one CONSCIOUS BROTHER. ONE LOVE ❤️💛💚
I was pissed at the low amount of views until i realized...not everyone deserves to hear this masterpiece. Thank YOU Black Thought
To wish to have a gift so pure but so unattainable is my definition of being a fan of thoughts. Thank you King 👑
This jam feels like summer...in the middle of winter
It's summer where I am and this track is perfect.
@@BWheels888 I am missing summer right about now and its early in the game to be missing it...lol
Indeed ✌🏾
🤔TOP TIERED FROM DAY ONE !!! AND PLAYLIST FOR LIFETIME !!!😉👍
Loving the Marvin Gaye vibe on this joint
Lyrical genius. Black Thought is well-read, poetic and lyrical. He's one of the best MCs in the game. Salute!
For those who dont know but reek ruffin is black thought singing the hook and back rounds
Jonathan Marable if you’re of him, you not he sings often on the, Tonight Show!
@@AmazingJayB51 please dont insult my intelligence. U takin to a day one black thought/roots fan who probably knows 80 percent of his lyrics in song. This is his forst song on wax really singing and acknowledging it. Not sure if u a black man or white but alot of dudes dont watch late night talk shows. Im not one of em im just saying
@@jonathanmarable4258 umadbro
Remember he and danger mouse was supposed to do an album with him just singing
"Not sure if u a black man or white but alot of dudes dont watch late night talk shows."
racist
2 years later were still here ❤
Best use of a Marvin Gaye sample since Eric Sermon's Music. From Do You Want More and illadelphhalflife in undergrad to Streams of Thought as a man of a certain age. Black Thought has provided soundtracks to pivotal moments in my life. Thank you sir!
Biggest fan from Nigeria, the 🐐!
An absolutely beautiful song, from an outstanding EP. He did it again!
Fucking facts
From the hot 97 freestyle to each Streams of Thought release, Black Thought continues to kill it
From the VERY BEGINNING TIL right now Black Thought continies to kill it....... there fixed it for ya. Peace
He keeps HipHop alive no matter how many times the Reaper tries his hand!
This man is a legend y'all, this is what 40 years of writing raps sounds like👏👏 🔥🔥
Easy to vibe out and get lost in the music. This is beautifully dope.
Black Thought - such a classy, underrated mc. Man never misses
This is sophisticated lyricism at its finest. And the vocals on this brother are unreal. Love this part, "once again to the well I went, while the soul man screamed bloody hell I vent, Im trynna to decode the meaning of the spell im in." DEEP
What was he trying to convey with those bars?
I don’t even know what fukcing Hotel I’m in .
I’ve been listening to hip hop since ‘79 and I’ve enjoyed the ride thus far. I’ve heard many emcees from coast to coast, the dirty south, Midwest, Miami Bass, etc. I have the music collection to prove it. But the Talented Mr. Trotter in my book is head and shoulders above all. Excluding no one. Like Joe Budden said on his podcast, BT is an alien. I’m from a city outside of Philly and I remember vividly Black Thought in freestyles, battles, and cyphers. His scholarly response to social illness, politics and the state of hip hop is extraordinary and what’s amazing is his progression from album to album. Don’t let the Jimmy Fallon shit fool you. Hip Hop’s Clark Kent is a Superhero with lyricism, substance, diction, flavor, power and poise. Tariq Trotter will dig in your favorite emcees ass like a colonoscopy. Like EST said “Believe Dat.”
"No conception is immaculate, mayn"
Another crack in the matrix sponsored by Blackthought
This is grown man hip hop right here!! Straight royalty!!!!
Black Thought just stepped in my Top Five...mean concept...mean video...mean sample...mean lyrical talent
Black Thought is the undisputed top MC in the game. The GOAT.
Monarch of Melanin 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Black Thought One Of Philly's Best.
When it comes to MC's there is Thought and 1000 miles under him is everyone else
"Fractured the laws of attraction"...so many 1liners in this beautiful song!!
Nas and Black Thought are the the only emcees whose content, subject matter, consistency and ability never seem to diminish. The 🐐's of hip hop
This is such a jam gaddamn 🔥
I played this joint bk like 20 times when I first heard it.
Glad real music is still being made
This joint is Massive. Black Thought should be on everybody’s 🐐 list...
Reprogram what you think you know about today’s hiphop with this here REAL HIPHOP; because this is
TODAYS TRUE & REAL HIPHOP!
The #realheads are back to the "underground" and that shit is building up and ready to explode in 2K19! Or at least #OGs hope it does again. Merry Christmas and Good Fortune Brother!
Eat Cheap Perth hope so and
peace/safe/blessings/more love your family during this holiday as well.
what a gifted emcee
Black Thought is jus on a different level from other emcees especially the ones who are out now...another gem...I think Reek Ruffin is another name for him...like singer David Ruffin..but since his name is Tariq or ‘Riq for short, he came up with Reek Ruffin..very clever!!
You cracked the case! Lol 💯
AmaZment717 He would’ve gotten away with it if it weren’t for you meddling kids lmao 😆
Black thought doesn't like the attention. He just enjoys the game without the flash and fame. He has said it himself. He is a beautiful enigma that will never be solved by others.
Now this is music........
He is so underrated it pains me. The greatest lyricist of all time! PERIOD.
Best MC of all time. No dount
he lowk clears lupe after funk flex freestyle
Real hip hop!! I wish we could go back to these days!!!
This year i met the woman of my dreams... And man this song has me feeling some type of way. I cry everytime i watch this video with no shame at all, this is life-changing music. Thank you Black Thought, thank you so much.
BLACK THOUGHT 🔥
IS
THE
UNDERATTED & LEGENDARY
RAPPERS !
GOATNESS! Deserves millions of views.
Still here n 21 !!!!
BLACK THOUGHT the definition of
LYRICAL MASTERY,
Hes officially the
G.O.A.T. in my eyes
Back in the day , when those tape offers from Columbia house used to come in the mail, the 1st lps I ordered were "Do you want more" &"Illadelph Halflife".
My moms was mad as hell, when the bill came in after the fact. , Sorry mom I had to have it.. 😁
Still to this day illadelph is 1 of the best albums ever made imo.
Hip hop has always been a way of life for me , so much knowledge obtainable thru a true Emcee such as Tariq. Whether lifes good ,bad , in between,, soul , jazz and Trueschool hip hop have always been a mentor that provides a rhythm for my life experiences..
@Thought,, Thank u for your services.
A.F.M. PGH Black Thought and Pharoahe Monch, I never tire of listening to them. A joint EP would be 🔥
Illadelph Halflife is my favorite hip-hop album of all time! 😊 Timeless Classic
Crazy good albums, what I like about Black Thought/The Roots is if you play through their albums chronologically, you can here them evolve and mature over time. This dude ain't never spit anything less than a flame. My #1 rapper
Only man to give me goosebumps in the rap game. Just powerful words man. He is truly the GOAT. No stan can deny that.
@@entitiessoul I love me some em, very well done raps for sure, but Black Thought? He's like not even human. Smart ass dude and you can here it in his work too.
Black Thought: LEGEND. Enough Said. We all lucky to be living in this era with B.T. forget all that, this is True Poetry.
Deserves 1 billion views
One of if not the best poet of our generations.
Black Thought ages like a fine wine, always fresh and taste better everyday but have been around for over 3 decades in the rap game. He is the definition of ORIGINALITY and LONGEVITY. For all of you giving this video a thumbs down, please go and drink from the "Streams of Thoughts Vol. 1 and 2 and be enlightened" Long live the true emcees, long live BLACK THOUGHT ✔
God Bless. I left this on repeat for about 4 hours today.....
Thank you Black Thought for the Marvin Gaye vibes, living legends never die!
Oh, I would melt if the man I loved would make my clothes!!!! 👑
Black Thought 🙌🔥🙌
Great Band .
My strings. They Pulled. It resonates. You heard?
Been a fan of The Roots esp., Black Thought since 1995 ❗ Peace to the Gods...
Delicious to the Core of my Soul!
Happy Bornday Black Thought.
I don't care what anybody says, but this is my favorite song of the year. Thanks you almighty Black Thought for this track.
has old school hip hop returned? there is a God!
Woah didn't expect a video to drop. Good look!
Aint nobody, NOBODY gonna love you like a black woman can😍
Reminds me of back when... sitting in the car... head bopping on a tilt... drinking in every lyric and screaming at my boy... "Yo! Did you hear dat?!"
I am no fashion model but, I got fresh for the photographers. The camo coat had the collar up cause my emotions was bottled up and though the ocean did not erupt it turned up til it's loud enough to just make something out of us... Black Thought is an elite emcee. He wears his intelligence & artistry on his sleeve. Black Ink has arrived all RISE!
🔥🔥🔥🔥
This song is too damn amazing. Paired with these visuals, it just hits me right in the feelings. Thank you Thought 🙏🙏
No Conception is Immaculate = No Idea is Original 🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯
Feelings of Marvin all over this tune...Love it brother...SHINE ! ! !
GREATEST MC ❤️🎧
Who the FUQ dislikes such beauty....Man its a privileged to witness such greatness. Black Thought Thank YOU
Forgive them for they not know what thou has done
🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙 ⌚LESS 🎶
BLACK THOUGHT IS
👑 OF THE MC's
🎥 IS 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
This track had me in tears its beautiful
The talented Mr Trotter
When the difference between the number of likes and dislikes is this big you know that the song is from heaven
No words. I'm a artist and entrepreneur and that just resonated with me on so many levels. I've been rocking with Black Thought since high school. Class of 95. This is some of the best that Hip Hop has to offer. God bless everyone out there putting pieces of a dream together. Keep on keeping on! Stay warm out there!
"Focus on a more passionate plane
Estimate a more accurate frame
Of time, a frame of mind attached to the sane
No conception's immaculate, man"💥🔥🔥
Black Thought is a fine wine.
Bro I wish someone worthy enough would release an album dedicated to telling people how good he is , and what would really break banks is if the album goes platinum. People would never talk shit about black ever again .and the name of the album would be "stories of black "
Soul is the Only Way to make timeless music
Most underrated emcee ever. And my favorite ever. Love from Bergen to Philly. ❤