Michael Kiwanuka - Hero (Official Video)

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    Michael Kiwanuka - Hero (Official Video)
    Directed by CC Wade
    Written by Brian Burton
    Written by Dean Josiah Cover
    Written by Michael Kiwanuka
    Produced by Danger Mouse
    Produced by Inflo
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    Lyrics
    I Won't change my name
    No matter what you call me
    I lost my only friend
    And I'll Grieve you till the end
    Am I Your Hero
    Am I Your Hero How
    To Die a Hero
    Is All That We Know Now
    Am I Your Hero
    Am I Your Hero Now
    Am I Your Hero
    Am I Your Hero Now
    Please Don't Shoot Me Down
    I Loved You Like a Brother
    It's On The News Again
    I Guess They Killed Another
    Am I Your Hero
    Am I Your Hero Now
    To Die A Hero
    Is All That We Know Now
    Oh We All Get Told To Go
    Alone
    Oh We Know It's All For Show
    We Know, We Know
    Am I Your Hero
    Am I Your Hero Now
    To Die a Hero
    Is All That We Know Now
    Am I Your Negro
    A Fallen Hero Now
    Hear No See No
    Speak No Evil Now
    My Amigo
    No Gun To Reload Now
    A Broken People
    They Go Were We Go Now
    #KIWANUKA

Комментарии • 1,4 тыс.

  • @MaynardGKrebs-gv4vy
    @MaynardGKrebs-gv4vy 4 года назад +663

    Michael is the greatest talent to come out in the last 20 years. I am 67 and have been listening to music since the womb. This young man "has it" and "gets it".....hard to explain but that's where I'm at.

  • @patiencebusingye1958
    @patiencebusingye1958 4 года назад +98

    Uganda is proud of you Kiwanuka! child of the soil🌸

  • @fragkiskossigalas6585
    @fragkiskossigalas6585 5 лет назад +1424

    Pure gold in this era of music. We want more music like Michael's

    • @clumsiii
      @clumsiii 5 лет назад +7

      This era....like Today? lol

    • @howardkoor2796
      @howardkoor2796 5 лет назад

      Fragkiskos Sigalas yes

    • @Drachenlord1510
      @Drachenlord1510 5 лет назад +7

      @@clumsiii like this decade - but hope for the best of the upcoming one

    • @DAVAVAL
      @DAVAVAL 5 лет назад +2

      Hell yeah!!!!

    • @vaden706
      @vaden706 5 лет назад +27

      So many people say music is dead but they just haven't explored enough, this is easily the best time for music there has ever been. So many incredible artists

  • @rhythmshawn3430
    @rhythmshawn3430 4 года назад +122

    "I won't change my name. No matter what they call me."
    WOW So fucking powerful.

  • @MadeehaMajid
    @MadeehaMajid 5 лет назад +547

    As they say, "One Man's freedom fighter is another man's terrorist".
    This is a powerful song. A beautiful, necessary reminder. And for that, you are our hero.

    • @eldersprit4515
      @eldersprit4515 5 лет назад +27

      No mate... This video depicts the racism and them false allegations the white government (I mean no offense there are many great whites in history) how government used to take out the voice which asked for equal rights, a right to be treated equally so they used such tricks to shut em down in some cases kill.... Saddest truth

    • @Tony32937
      @Tony32937 5 лет назад +31

      On behalf of all white people I apologize for Ted Bundy's reply

    • @howardkoor2796
      @howardkoor2796 5 лет назад

      Madeeha Majid 👍👍👍

    • @WiiNV
      @WiiNV 5 лет назад

      ✊ W🙌W

    • @ThatLegendaryBerry
      @ThatLegendaryBerry 5 лет назад +3

      @Ted Bundy wait did this maggot say? whites have a "homeland"? You and your forefathers never had a homeland. Race became an issue when the whites forcibly took over land that did not and never will belong to them. Made colonies. However, go on with your rambling of the "current" situation Professor Trump. As if discrimination against white people was never going to happen....karma bitch. Enjoy.

  • @chrissullivan6572
    @chrissullivan6572 4 года назад +74

    I thought this song was from the 70s. The vibe is unreal

  • @etrevi2576
    @etrevi2576 10 месяцев назад +6

    this has been out for 4 YEARS and i'm just now discovering this GEM.

  • @LateNightPeople
    @LateNightPeople 4 года назад +311

    Such a talent.

  • @Glimmertwin32
    @Glimmertwin32 5 месяцев назад +10

    When I first heard this I was driving….made me pull over and say just WOW….BRILLIANT

  • @laramitchellart5794
    @laramitchellart5794 4 года назад +48

    I love this man's musical style. He's for real. And for the age group he's in...not typical. He's original and fresh. Love. Live love love him!

  • @MaxWebbMovies
    @MaxWebbMovies 4 года назад +48

    "Love & Hate" was the sound of an artist spreading his wings. "Kiwanuka" is the sound of artist taking flight and soaring high above the clouds.

  • @rickeywilson3435
    @rickeywilson3435 Год назад +1

    He puts a Jimi Hendrix spin on this one. He is definitely the greatest musician of my time

  • @BrianCarnevaleB26
    @BrianCarnevaleB26 4 года назад +41

    Much Respect Mr. Michael. You are a Gifted Man & an Old Soul.

  • @thecinematicmind
    @thecinematicmind 4 года назад +40

    *CONGRATULATIONS ON WINNING THE MERCURY PRIZE*

    • @boltbrix
      @boltbrix 3 года назад +1

      Keep it up kiwanuka

  • @1TheWhiteKnight1
    @1TheWhiteKnight1 4 года назад +115

    The live version of this he did on the Graham Norton show was simply sublime.

  • @calebtiggs3886
    @calebtiggs3886 6 месяцев назад +3

    Brother I’d love to hear your story in person. You inspire me to share my walk with lord in way that is real and personal.

  • @vanessaacosta17
    @vanessaacosta17 Год назад +3

    Thank You Michael !!!
    So happy, I found you!!
    #2023 🕊 Puré Gold

  • @wuppicosmo
    @wuppicosmo 4 года назад +41

    I have goosebumps all over my skin. Can’t stop listening. This is pure gold in my ears

  • @godisgreat418
    @godisgreat418 4 года назад +7

    For life brought me here and I tell you what it’s a blessing from God to just hear Mr Michael kiwanukas voice! This man is a Gift from God and should be protected at all cost....

  • @maciekwr
    @maciekwr 4 года назад +65

    Michael is A DIAMOND!!!! What an incredible artist... HANDS DOWN.

  • @rajeshproe
    @rajeshproe 5 лет назад +89

    The sounds you bring in your music is phenomenal. Vintage vibes as always. Thanks Michael for this lovely track.

  • @blackman34
    @blackman34 4 года назад +28

    RIP to all the black men and women who lost their lives and never got justice.

  • @fwgre9654
    @fwgre9654 4 года назад +156

    Had to find this incredible artist after watching him on The Graham Norton Show. Blew me away.

    • @luanalopes2276
      @luanalopes2276 4 года назад +2

      I found him after watching Graham as well

    • @doreenblack1117
      @doreenblack1117 4 года назад +1

      FW Gre I found him after watching Big Little Lies and Seven Seconds. Love his music!

    • @stjani10
      @stjani10 4 года назад +2

      Same here m8

    • @lafreewaylafreeway
      @lafreewaylafreeway 4 года назад

      FW Gre ....I actually heard him for the first time on Steve Wrights Radio 2 program

    • @stevevr1965
      @stevevr1965 4 года назад

      Me too !!!

  • @minkhaer
    @minkhaer Год назад +8

    Майкл, часто переслушиваю эту песню, и каждый раз восхищаюсь ей. Она великолепна!

  • @rodneyprescott5796
    @rodneyprescott5796 3 месяца назад +2

    I'm a hip hop head a hardcore bboy but I must respect this man for doing what he is doing. This track is bloody dope I have had it on repeat hard the video is incredible too. Radio 6m brought me here. I love soul n funk I will always will but I am listening to more 6m of late and like it, this is where I first heard this track it has a Jmi H feel about it.

  • @williampower25
    @williampower25 Месяц назад +1

    Brilliant Artist Brilliant TRAC

  • @mateojuric9088
    @mateojuric9088 4 года назад +6

    Thanks Michael for bringing back the spirit of the 70's

  • @cvmuziclvr77
    @cvmuziclvr77 4 года назад +19

    Love his voice and his playing abilities are off the hook......Yes to more from Michael......

  • @MrMinglove
    @MrMinglove 5 лет назад +90

    Yes, you are my hero, for saving my mind in a mindless world.

  • @kinlawkounts578
    @kinlawkounts578 4 года назад +45

    "Hero" is a haunting theme song that encapsulates 2020. Kiwanuka is one of the best albums I've ever heard.

  • @jeramiahrossnz
    @jeramiahrossnz 11 месяцев назад +2

    It is always a good day when you discover an artist and the music has such a depth, that it actually makes you feel alive.

  • @pamstuckey5115
    @pamstuckey5115 4 года назад +10

    Loved Michael since his first album. So happy to see so many people here appreciating his artistry. My favorite musician. Just listening to his music restores my soul.

    • @pdiddy96
      @pdiddy96 4 года назад +1

      Pam Stuckey I always thought this sounded like Hendrix

  • @deliahalko2147
    @deliahalko2147 Год назад +5

    MY DAUGHTER is A HERO ❤ NURSE ❤

  • @youaremagic
    @youaremagic 4 года назад +14

    Thank you Kiwanuka, one of the people keeping real music alive. Every single album has such class!

  • @Lolama8
    @Lolama8 4 года назад +383

    Jimi Hendrix - All along the watchtower vibes

    • @MrIndisponente
      @MrIndisponente 4 года назад +5

      Came her to leave that reaction. Same vibe & sound.

    • @KK-gn8nm
      @KK-gn8nm 4 года назад +2

      YESSSSS

    • @kevinneal8318
      @kevinneal8318 4 года назад +5

      I thought the same, we need the next Jimi Hendrix hopefully he can fill the boots and last a bit longer

    • @thenewvoice8
      @thenewvoice8 4 года назад +5

      Crossed with Riders on the Storm
      I reckon.

    • @fwgre9654
      @fwgre9654 4 года назад +1

      My friend said the same thing when she heard it.

  • @pamelapointon6002
    @pamelapointon6002 14 дней назад

    Love Love Love ❤️

  • @genieinabottle2404
    @genieinabottle2404 3 года назад +8

    The BEST musician I've heard in a long, long time! I can't get enough.

  • @alantaylor8916
    @alantaylor8916 4 года назад +16

    Love Michael.. highlt talented.. one of those guitarists whose style you instantly recognise.. like Johnny Marr, Hendrix, Robert Cray etc.. and a sublime voice.. stand out artist in a bland world..

  • @brianwilliams7811
    @brianwilliams7811 4 года назад +4

    FOR LIFE brought me here! This dude is frickin' awesome! Would love to see him live.

  • @TianCrash
    @TianCrash 2 года назад +2

    Just watched Judas and the Black Messiah, this song should've been in the soundtrack, for the credits it would've been perfect

  • @blackcosmos
    @blackcosmos 5 лет назад +104

    Your a breathe of fresh air Michael Kiwanuka yet, your not appreciated nearly enough...ijs

    • @pamstuckey5115
      @pamstuckey5115 4 года назад

      Exactly how I feel & why I tell so many people about him.

  • @valenteenaes
    @valenteenaes Месяц назад

    Thank you Michael! 🙏🥰Thank you for creating and sharing this beauty with us. ❤

  • @alejandrocobian3058
    @alejandrocobian3058 4 года назад +5

    That old skool soul music 😎

  • @BenJayToken
    @BenJayToken 3 года назад +56

    I wonder if Michael knows that he wrote the song that defined 2020

    • @sloshed-rat
      @sloshed-rat 3 года назад +3

      Looking back I'm sure he smirks from time to time

    • @BenJayToken
      @BenJayToken 3 года назад

      @@sloshed-rat it was a hard year to smirk at, but I think he'd be proud of his contribution

    • @lisacyr9913
      @lisacyr9913 3 года назад +1

      Omgosh best comment ever .I feel his lyrics.So powerful so theripuetic

    • @dolphinsneu
      @dolphinsneu 3 года назад +1

      I used this as inspiration while on the front lines

  • @jojoboban
    @jojoboban 4 года назад +50

    Michael Kiwanuka brought me here.

  • @andrecvl1
    @andrecvl1 4 года назад +9

    Joe Bonamassa, Gary Clark Jr. and now Michael Kiwanuka are keeping the flame alive!

    • @cristanboy
      @cristanboy 4 года назад

      I would trade Joe for John Mayer any day.

  • @sheillahn9558
    @sheillahn9558 5 лет назад +12

    Sounds like 80's south African music...I love it

    • @bernsb6929
      @bernsb6929 4 года назад +1

      He's name sounds like he's from the Buganda tribe in Uganda

    • @sheillahn9558
      @sheillahn9558 4 года назад

      @@bernsb6929 yes..it is

  • @Furzmichel79
    @Furzmichel79 5 месяцев назад +1

    I am so in love with this music, hard to describe. it transcends all shades of my being..

  • @SnoutBetter002
    @SnoutBetter002 5 лет назад +112

    Literally just discovered this Guy - I feel revived. Class tune mate.

    • @destin3942
      @destin3942 5 лет назад

      Same

    • @omaralramadneh2642
      @omaralramadneh2642 4 года назад

      I discovered him today, Cloves(another amazing artist) was talking about artists she listens to, I am glad i watched that interview/live session!

    • @roxanne4746
      @roxanne4746 4 года назад

      Check out Labrinth while you're at it then

    • @Angel.T-340
      @Angel.T-340 4 года назад

      No need to say "literally", just a misoverused word.

  • @2kpixy
    @2kpixy 2 года назад +7

    Such a brilliant and talented artist! Go see him live if you have the chance, his music and voice are just amazing.

    • @maxtorres5743
      @maxtorres5743 2 года назад

      Vou esperar ele vim pro Brasil kkkk. Voz, melodia e letra sensacionais.

  • @stevielund3687
    @stevielund3687 3 года назад +2

    Today is the first day I've heard this music. I cant believe he's not on every single radio in the world. Such talent and his voice is the best.

  • @aaronbutcher1486
    @aaronbutcher1486 3 года назад +7

    This track is powerful!

  • @Sibow70
    @Sibow70 2 года назад +1

    Soul is able to breathe when the connection is open for musical genius..

  • @rodtagna3314
    @rodtagna3314 5 лет назад +5

    Kiwanuka always gives us the best music ! This is The Pure Music ! You are Our Hero Kiwanuka ! Thank You !

  • @thegreatacolyt1277
    @thegreatacolyt1277 5 месяцев назад +1

    Great song

  • @crescentq6734
    @crescentq6734 4 года назад +11

    Just falling in love with this artist and Black Pumas also. If anyone has anymore with this feel please share! Looking forward to more.

    • @joshkranich3930
      @joshkranich3930 4 года назад +2

      Devon Gilfillian!

    • @simp-ly_joy
      @simp-ly_joy 4 года назад +2

      Jacob banks

    • @jkasG
      @jkasG 4 года назад

      Any hit song recommendations from both artists...

  • @barrywilliamson3978
    @barrywilliamson3978 3 года назад +5

    I've only discovered Michael afew months ago (my loss) my biggest musical heroes are led zeppelin Janis Joplin and the Beatles...love all types of music ....cant put in words how much this genius music has touch me ...one of the top musicians of all time easily ..piano joint is probably. Now in my top 3 songs of all time pure class

  • @djl9786
    @djl9786 4 года назад +5

    This song is just amazing. What a talent. Pure talent.

  • @Paok1980
    @Paok1980 2 года назад +5

    Almost on my knees crying for someone I lost during my first hearing of this masterpiece!

  • @thibaultlelaidier1981
    @thibaultlelaidier1981 5 лет назад +12

    Love this song

  • @jilldambrosio4273
    @jilldambrosio4273 2 месяца назад

    WTH!!! How much radio play did this song get?? My first time hearing this song and it's an absolute masterpiece.

    • @pleasantville4529
      @pleasantville4529 2 месяца назад

      Mate, you should check out Absolute Radio. This song was given a bit of air time on there, but ive never heard it on any other station. Absolute radio, is well worth a listen, lots of good adult listening.

  • @tamaracarter8781
    @tamaracarter8781 Год назад +2

    Could it really be? Music coming back to life.....❤️

  • @tony6666
    @tony6666 5 лет назад +24

    This is flawless. Absolute masterpiece. Written wonderfully, loving the guitar work and the vocals fit this so well

  • @fargusseaworthy9394
    @fargusseaworthy9394 4 года назад +4

    All power to the people!

  • @asiimwefelix309
    @asiimwefelix309 4 года назад +2

    All love from Uganda
    Keep making us proud!

    • @janslowhand1684
      @janslowhand1684 4 года назад

      You can be really proud. I discovered him four years ago.For me he is the best artist living today.He is just amazing

  • @islas78
    @islas78 5 лет назад +27

    Well done Mr. Kiwanuka, powerful in many ways!

  • @fred4kevin
    @fred4kevin 4 года назад +8

    “We fear violence less than our own feelings. Personal, private, solitary pain is more terrifying
    than what anyone else can inflict.”
    ― Jim Morrison

  • @Haganandrew
    @Haganandrew 5 лет назад +48

    Everyone of Michael's songs gets better with each listen, Cant wait for the album brotha!

  • @damirdelic2162
    @damirdelic2162 4 года назад +9

    What a sound, thanks again Michael, regards from Croatia🇭🇷

  • @roberthastings5550
    @roberthastings5550 4 года назад +2

    I heard this in Trader Joes in Boulder. I mentioned it to the young clerk - and said it was a ballad for Fred Hampton. She stared at me like an old guy with obscure references. Kiwanuka can make me cry, and sustain me in the grocery line ;-)

  • @Ssarrahh0844
    @Ssarrahh0844 11 месяцев назад

    Such soul, such heart.... Theres no one like him! Hes undoubtedly untouchable when it comes to feeling the music you're listening to. Love and Hate will always get me the most.

  • @DereckTekere
    @DereckTekere 5 лет назад +14

    This is beautiful music!!! Truly amazing that people still make such great music. This is true art!!!

  • @ccashmier
    @ccashmier Год назад

    He just makes you want to listen

  • @karlottajurkschat1481
    @karlottajurkschat1481 4 года назад +8

    Love the guitar.sounds like the 70s

  • @kevinthegerman1
    @kevinthegerman1 4 года назад +5

    Just came across Michael for the first time, on this evenings Graham Norton show. For me that’s a nice background show while I surf or whatever, but my ears pricked up when Michael started performing and I immediately started thinking of some of the all time great soul/folk/rock performers like Richie Havens, Hendrix, and above all, that great, great poet Bill Withers. All of whom, it turns out, are influences. Michael, you do all of them justice!

    • @courtneywalcott513
      @courtneywalcott513 4 года назад

      I also just discovered him tonight, totally blown away I haven’t stopped listening to him.

  • @RyGuy147
    @RyGuy147 3 года назад +6

    One day I decided to turn to the local public radio station. This song came up and at first I was like "meh" but by the end had Shazammed it. And I'm so glad I did because micheal Kiwanuka is amazing.

  • @williampower25
    @williampower25 2 месяца назад +1

    ❤This trac Michael ☀️

  • @eleoneell
    @eleoneell 4 года назад +9

    This album is pure fire! there are no words to describe it, I just adore every song! Can't wait to listen to it live

  • @maxsilver6968
    @maxsilver6968 4 года назад +2

    Душу рвёт!!! Красавчики! Новый олдскул!

  • @tyhurley4833
    @tyhurley4833 5 лет назад +6

    Great to be a part of this video as an FBI Agent debugging the hotel room and a fantastic tune too!

  • @happywanderer84
    @happywanderer84 Месяц назад

    Guitar reminds me of Hendrix, the whole vibe of this song is straight out of 1968. Beautiful

  • @johnreed-music
    @johnreed-music 5 лет назад +28

    Brilliant Michael. Just brilliant.

  • @ARIDFooL
    @ARIDFooL 4 года назад +2

    this guy is pure gold

  • @ronb4530
    @ronb4530 4 года назад +14

    Absolutely my favorite musical artist! Genuine pure soul!

  • @chaltumarta
    @chaltumarta 3 года назад +1

    Your name is your spirit💯. Your voice is golden.

  • @yeeeg
    @yeeeg 5 лет назад +6

    absolutely phenomenal. I'm in love with this album already

  • @aegonnord3897
    @aegonnord3897 3 года назад +1

    This is old school voice people!! Love from Hellas🇬🇷

  • @beachbunny7256
    @beachbunny7256 3 года назад +12

    Oh my word!! Where have I been??!!! He is incredible and to hear great rock again brings me great joy!!🌟💞

    • @missmsms27
      @missmsms27 3 года назад

      My son introduced me a few years ago.
      But now I listen every day

  • @savanhavivalis6860
    @savanhavivalis6860 2 года назад +1

    I totally agree with what you're trying to portray in this song so many life's lost by the white man's HAND X

  • @karrllooss
    @karrllooss 4 года назад +5

    Uwielbiam ten kawałek, dziękuję !

  • @jordanbranchmusic
    @jordanbranchmusic 2 месяца назад

    One of a kind artist!

  • @lauraherrera4975
    @lauraherrera4975 4 года назад +4

    Fantastic songs and singer...thank you Michael...from Spain!!

  • @tet7497
    @tet7497 4 года назад

    These gems are so scarce.

  • @rontavakoli-JD-MBA
    @rontavakoli-JD-MBA 4 года назад +3

    someone please cast him in forever gold. I wanna wake up 1000 years from now and know hes still playing.

  • @Flammablemusiq
    @Flammablemusiq 3 года назад

    For life !

  • @mariamariiaaa968
    @mariamariiaaa968 3 года назад +3

    Soulmates 💔

  • @stephanieredden8861
    @stephanieredden8861 3 года назад +1

    This man is magic.

  • @klauskisters8758
    @klauskisters8758 4 года назад +5

    Had the privilage to see Michael and his wonderful band in Amsterdam two weeks ago, loved every minute, hat of to you Michael!

    • @GuadalupePicasso
      @GuadalupePicasso 4 года назад

      I’m jealous! Unfortunately, his upcoming show in Manhattan soldout before I could nab a ticket (I hesitated, as I’d heard negative things about the venue), and now the only tickets available are scalped are double and triple the price!
      I’m gonna hold my breath, and hope for a ticket drop once it gets closer, as many times happens for standing-only venues!

  • @aplater8
    @aplater8 3 года назад +2

    Heard his voice on latest Gap commercial. Did hella research to find who it was, now a fan forever.

  • @nixe.2878
    @nixe.2878 4 года назад +8

    Absolutely love his music.......slot of his songs have a strong Hendrix vibe to them. I wasnt born in that era, however his music takes me there!
    Such power and soul.