I met Kanye after the show, by accident. My friend John and I attended the Letterman taping where he performed. We had never heard of him before. Afterward went down the street to the Virgin Megastore. Kanye was hanging out in the electronic section, he asked me if I had his album (i didnt), so I bought it and he signed it. Nice guy.
So are we gonna pretend like Sylenna didn't kill it? Sylenna was KILLIN the vocals, & Miri Ben Ari & John Legend was killin the live instrumental! Of course Kanye was killin the lyricism. An amazing collective effort.
While I love Lauryn Hill, Syleena Johnson gives me chills every time I hear her sing this song. Syleena kills it every time. I absolutely love her voice. I miss this Kanye for sure.
@@sha1841 but it ain't tho, your mind isn't free. Kanye is still Kanye. You just blinding by articles and nostalgia. If you actually give his new music a chance and try to understand what he does. Maybe you wouldn't be so hateful
You must be stupid. Just because a video was uploaded to RUclips in 2009 doesnt mean it was recorded in 2009. Common sense. Do a quick google search and you'll find that the song and video were released in 2004.
Syleena giving me all that body in that dress! Great vocal abilities and John Legend just low key in the back! Classic performance! I would love to see them do this performance live again. Kanye needs to bring Syleena out in concert.
Lawd have mercy... Selena....voice of gold man. Kanye got off. John was legendary as usual. This was not just a performance, it was an experience... And it was amazing!
i remember being 10 when this kanye released this record. unless you grew up listening to 90s hip hop, you wouldn't understand how crazy it was that kanye blew up rapping about being self conscious and spending money bc of insecurity and not talking about killing people and having guns. it still sounds incredible but it's hard for some to remember how new and different this style was. thank you kanye, very cool
You know man I think Kanye is a genius, but back in the day he was WILD. Also, this song played like a LOT here in the Brazilian radios, so it brings me back so many memories of my childhood.
Given the career and experiences he’s had and we have had with him as fans… This is a DEFINITIVE Kanye performance! life is difficult, we’ll never be this close to Kansas again. This captures the essence and breakthrough perfectly. Appreciate this greatly. God bless his spirit and soul.
Amazing story to tell. Best album in my opinion. West really holds a special talent. A real Musical Genius. Cant wait for danda to release. 2o21 & im here.
This is truly a classic. I love every single one of those artist. Miss the college drop out bear, he is too cute. Damn...think im gonna download the album right now
One of the greatest to ever do it. and Kanye a fool you see him posing at the end after letterman shook his hand....LOL nice vocal style Syleena I see ya. Chicago stand up!.....1~Luv
Beautiful everyone was on point syleena Johnson voice is nice ben ari miri was rocking that 🎻 john legend was playing that 🎹 kanye west was flowing them 🎤 🎶
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You know this is old when Ye is introduced as an acclaimed record producer and John Legend isn't even John Legend yet.
Yo, I thought that was John Legend, thought I was tripping.
john legend messing up the hook
lmaoo John legend still learning
John the future Legend
When John legend was John Mystery
I met Kanye after the show, by accident. My friend John and I attended the Letterman taping where he performed. We had never heard of him before. Afterward went down the street to the Virgin Megastore. Kanye was hanging out in the electronic section, he asked me if I had his album (i didnt), so I bought it and he signed it. Nice guy.
That's the coolest shit I've ever heard.
that's amazing
Life is simply funny
John as in John Legend!!? holy shit that is cool anything you can tell us about John.
@@uraldixon9673 I don't think he is talking about John Legend. If they knew John Legend they'd know Kanye already
Syleena's vocals are so raw (in a good way). She really captures the grittiness of the song.
Citizen Cain much better than Lauryn Hill!
Dave S how dare you?
Ftsces#2 it’s a fact. Chill.
@@Lokh66 Never, Hill is the GOAT!
Juney Sanders right. She’s had so many good solo albums since her first one. 😂
the amount of talent on this stage at the time so underrated 😥💯
Team Hillary2016 how is KANYE underrated
@@mandybaende509 at the time he was not big
The bear’s kinda carrying though.
So are we gonna pretend like Sylenna didn't kill it? Sylenna was KILLIN the vocals, & Miri Ben Ari & John Legend was killin the live instrumental! Of course Kanye was killin the lyricism. An amazing collective effort.
The whole thing was incredible. Her singing while he's rapping was so dope.
Even the teddy bear killing it!💯
Why would you exclude the dancing bear? He played his part.
Yeah she was killing it until John Legend tried to sing with her . . . Bruh, just play the piano & leave the singing to Syleena.
IJS . . .
Period !!!
This track's message has so much relevance.
No Bad in 2020 its still holds up. Simply a timeless track
Definitely June 2020 😔 #BLM💜
@@Yionbot for real, actually never appreciated the craftmanship of this song before
"Couldn't afford a car so she named her daughter Alexis" my favorite line lol
It is a lexus not alexis
No it's Spelled Alexis bruh.. Just sounds like a Lexus
I do but do you get the subtext?
Jean Luc Bergman!
He gets the joke. You, however, seem to not understand how a "play on words" works 😂
jacob harris you are really bad at taking faults huh. Just accept it.
While I love Lauryn Hill, Syleena Johnson gives me chills every time I hear her sing this song. Syleena kills it every time. I absolutely love her voice. I miss this Kanye for sure.
Super FACTS!
@@sha1841 but it ain't tho, your mind isn't free. Kanye is still Kanye. You just blinding by articles and nostalgia. If you actually give his new music a chance and try to understand what he does. Maybe you wouldn't be so hateful
Jik sucks but ye and tlop and ksg were all fire
@@thenavigator2559 lol funny how u get mad over someone’s opinion fanboy
The best Kanye song of all time hands down.
Family Business tho
Nothing Really Family Business most slept on Kanye song....been my favorite Ye track
Runaway
Heard em Say ?
Wouldn't go that far but it's pretty high on the list for sure.
It's so funny because the whole crowd is probably like "Who the fuck is this random kid". Now one of the best artists of the 21st century
Said the same thing about the kid on the piano 😏😂
Bruh he was already well known in 2009
@@vlz.matthew bruh this wasn't taped in 2009 dummy. this is from 2004
@@davidbaird4606 music video officially released 2009 tho
You must be stupid. Just because a video was uploaded to RUclips in 2009 doesnt mean it was recorded in 2009. Common sense. Do a quick google search and you'll find that the song and video were released in 2004.
and yes that's john legend on the piano
whoever is in the bear costume is the real MVP
I thought it was affrion crocket
may be Don C
🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂
Dave chappelle is the college dropout bear
My favorite song by Kanye West. Syleena voice is amazing.
Syleena's voice is AMAZING and underrated! This was the perfect match up for her.
Syleena looking too good!
Im so happpy I grew up in this era to experience ye from the beginning AND to now. Hes the truth
i know its surreal, just to live this long, and see of all of it
Wow yeah y'all are so wise and seen it all. Psssh
Ye will always be GOAT 🐐
Right! I remember when he was a feature one of Brandy's songs. I Loved‼ his music ever since
omg the instruments, live vocals, and kanye's lyrics.. so simple its just way too beautiful :')
Syleena is everything. I really enjoy when an artist sounds the same in person & in the studio.
Syleena sounds amazing! She killed those vocals! So soulful!
no rapper ever been as good live with a live band
kanye the goat.
The world fell in love with this kanye
Syleena Johnson is everything!
This is simply brilliant. The lyrics are just amazing, how he captured his view of America in 3 minutes.
Love Syleena's voice on this!
all legends on the stage...that violinist is the best. she in all kinda videos
never knew why this song gives me chills
Kanye's vocal and mic presence is incredible in this performance
Syleena Johnson is fine AF !
Syleena giving me all that body in that dress! Great vocal abilities and John Legend just low key in the back! Classic performance! I would love to see them do this performance live again. Kanye needs to bring Syleena out in concert.
Syleena! When he needed her! I love this song no matter what!
12 yrs later and this song is still FIYA 🔥🔥🔥🔥
I love the chaos going on around Kanye that he created and him just being comfortable in it and actual shining
Syleena sooo pretty!
Lawd have mercy... Selena....voice of gold man. Kanye got off. John was legendary as usual. This was not just a performance, it was an experience... And it was amazing!
Oh... and the violinist was beautiful. She is too talented.
i remember being 10 when this kanye released this record. unless you grew up listening to 90s hip hop, you wouldn't understand how crazy it was that kanye blew up rapping about being self conscious and spending money bc of insecurity and not talking about killing people and having guns. it still sounds incredible but it's hard for some to remember how new and different this style was. thank you kanye, very cool
This 🔥🔥
You know man I think Kanye is a genius, but back in the day he was WILD. Also, this song played like a LOT here in the Brazilian radios, so it brings me back so many memories of my childhood.
Akon is very popular in Brazil too
It's an awesome song, but this live performance makes it even better, kanye nailed it
Given the career and experiences he’s had and we have had with him as fans… This is a DEFINITIVE Kanye performance! life is difficult, we’ll never be this close to Kansas again. This captures the essence and breakthrough perfectly. Appreciate this greatly. God bless his spirit and soul.
Never ever delete this
Look at that beautiful Queen, Syleena Johnson ❤️
syleena jhonson is greatttt , she has one of the most beautifull voice, i don't understand why she havent' a solo carrer
she has, she's got solo albums and that
She has six solo albums!
spartacusche she does though. Ughhh
might be one of best live performances i witness
I love Syleena's voice.
John legend hiding in the cut, lowkey😂💯
This is an amazing performance. Shout out to Paul Schafer and the band for holding it down.
chills chills chills ......
JOHN LEGEND ON THE KEYS!!!
Bring back old Kayne man. Syleena looks beautiful and sounded amazing!
All four of these artists are fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥 John Legend is grooving on the keys 🎹🎹🎹🎹
Amazing story to tell. Best album in my opinion. West really holds a special talent. A real Musical Genius. Cant wait for danda to release. 2o21 & im here.
Say what you want about Kanye but this song will forever be a classic!! Syleena killed that hook😍😍
Syleena's vocals gives me goosebumps. Powerful performance
John Legend in the back tho?
LATNG he ain’t famous yet at that time
@Kausachun Velasco Daaaamnnn! Those were good ol days
The sound is impeccable
holy shit, i remember watching this live! crazy how time flies..
Syleena is everything!!!!! I love her and I am a huge fan!!!
daymn this song still hits
Ye is 🔥
Love Syleena voice... Yaaaas come thru raspy angel! Watchin' in 2019! Man I miss this kinda of music.
what an awesome performance. so simple so good
I miss the old Kanye
Straight from the go kanye
Chop up the soul kanye
I hate the new Kanye
The always rude kanye
The bad mood kanyep
Ahhhhhhh we missed this kanye
This is truly a classic. I love every single one of those artist. Miss the college drop out bear, he is too cute. Damn...think im gonna download the album right now
Flawless Performance 👏👏👏
I miss this time
I remember watching this live and taped it on vhs..2004..wow 20 years went by fast.
Syleena Johnson is completely underrated and gorgeous. Her looks remind me of Natalie Cole. And, of course, Kanye is awesome!
What a collective performance.
I miss this Kanye. ❤️
Flawless performance
John Legend looks so young! And so much talent on one stage! Love this!
This my JAM! Dangit come back this Kanye! ♡U Syleena!
I used to KILL that CD when it came out...had it skipping...lol!!!
Memories
Such a class song and performance
One of the greatest to ever do it. and Kanye a fool you see him posing at the end after letterman shook his hand....LOL nice vocal style Syleena I see ya. Chicago stand up!.....1~Luv
Pure talent - all of them!
Vintage Kanye
legend on piano kanye and syleena at micro = one of the best trios
This is actually legendary. I remember the violinist
Beautiful
Every body say he's changed but he is the same guy nothing change
Except that outfit lol
romyo salas no.. he changed a lot he said it himself
You must be stoned.. he has said it himself he changed when his mother died and has been changing ever since. Kanye doesn't write like he used to.
romyo salas you’re right he is the same guy he was just better at fighting his inner demons back then
He really hasn't...👌🏽
This was a good performance. I liked alot.
1:57 , the realest verse in this song
NEVER tire of Kanye..
Absolutely dynamic!
This has got me dancing! I love this
Ye brought Syleena, John Legend and Miri Ben Ari together !!!!!! Ye is the ultimate curator
Beautiful everyone was on point syleena Johnson voice is nice ben ari miri was rocking that 🎻 john legend was playing that 🎹 kanye west was flowing them 🎤 🎶
this was ahead of its time
Miss this guy
ill always love kanye
I loved this kanye west classic album just felt good
My favorite song🎵🎶
CLASSIC. And deep. Good shit Yay
What a great performance
One of my favorites from Kayne!
Love miri ben ari on this one !! She is a very talented,beautiful violinist.
So timeless and relevant.
damn love this song to the bone!!!