Mos Def first verse is possibly the greatest rap performance I've ever heard. The lyrics, flow, cadances, delivery, just the pure poetry of it. Just absolutely breath taking. That beat is just mesmerising. One of the best songs I've ever heard. Pure masterpiece
pure poetry? Maybe not.. but the all encompassing feeling was amazing. For pure lyrical raps, entendres, metaphors, wordplay ect check out Lupe Fiasco 👍 ✨
For anybody who's curious that first audio clip at 3:27 is from the 1966 film "The Battle of Algiers". He's speaking the Algerian dialect of Arabic and saying "this one doesn't win, this one doesn't win, this one doesn't win, this one wins, ok, this one doesn't win, this one doesn't win". It's from a scene in the opening where a guy is running a game of cards on the street then gets put away by the cops. Then, the kid says "men have two faces. One is smiling, one is crying." The man responds "they sent you?" "Yes, they sent me. Here, take this".
this song is the definition of rap and beatmaking itself. no one tops MadLib for his beats, no one tops Mos Def and Slick Rick for their writing and rapping.
Dr. Dre is the GOAT for making beats. The best and most memorable. Everyone knows Dres beats, or can recognize a songs a after a few seconds of the beat playing. No other producer has that, that consistently.
As an Algerian🇩🇿 this song makes me proud 3:27-3:46 "Hedi ma terba7ch w Hedi ma terba7ch, Hedi terba7 l'As, hedi ma terba7ch w hedi ma terba7ch direha m3a l'As,El 3ibad 3andhom zouj wjouh wehed yedh7ak w wehed yebki? Nta Howa Li ba3thouk? Ih ana Li ba3thouni, Hak! "
I just gave it a listen, i found absolutely ZERO similarities. Stop trying to gas your country , this song taken inspiration from arabic music. Definitely not indian🤡🤡
[Intro: Yasiin Bey] Peace Da-da-da-da-da Peace, peace, peace, peace, peace, peace Power Ugh Mad Liberator Def operator Rock the data Amazin' flavor Yo! The way I feel - sometimes, it's too hard to sit still Things are so passionate, times are so real Sometimes I try and chill, mellow down, blowin' smoke Smile on my face, but it's really no joke You feel it in the street, the people breathe without hope They goin' through the motion, they dimmin' down the focus The focus get cleared, then the light turn sharp And the eyes go teary, the mind grow weary I speak it so clearly, sometimes, y'all don't hear me I push it past the bass, know nations gotta feel me I feel it in my bones, black I'm so wide awake that I'm hardly ever 'sleep My flow forever deep And it's volumes of scriptures when I breathe on a beat My presence speak volumes before I say a word I'm everywhere - penthouse, pavement and curb Cradle to the grave, tall cathedral or a cell Universal ghetto life - holla, black, you know it well Quiet storm, vital form, pen pushed it right across Mind is a vital force; high, low or right across Soul is the lion's roar, voice is the siren I swing 'round, ring out, and bring down the tyrant Shocked a small action knock a giant lopsided The world is so dangerous, there's no need for fightin' Suckers tryin' to hide like the struggle won't find 'em Then, the sun bust through the clouds to clearly remind 'em It's everywhere! - Penthouse, pavement and curb Cradle to the grave, tall cathedral or a cell Universal ghetto life - holla, black, you know it well [Hook: Yasiin Bey] What it is You know, they know what it is We know, y'all know what it is Ecstatic, there it is! Huh, what it is You know, we know what it is They know, y'all know what it is You don't know? Here it is! What it is You know, we know what it is They know, y'all know what it is You don't know? Here it is! [Interlude: Yasiin Bey] Ecstatic En punto Ha, ba-da-da-da-da Peace, power (Ba-da-ba-da-ba) Fantastic! Original, and always on time (Jeweler) And rockin' your mind, just like... (Ruler!) [Verse 2: Slick Rick] Sit and come relax, riddle of the mack It's the patch, I'm a soldier in the middle of Iraq (Uh-huh) Well, say, about noon-ish, comin' out the whip, and Lookin' at me curious, a young Iraqi kid (Huh...) Carryin' laundry, "What's wrong, G? Hungry?" "No, gimme my oil or get [fuck] out my country!" And in Arabian barkin' other stuff ("Jihad! Muhammad! Jihad! Mahmood!") 'Til his moms come grab him and they walk off in a rush Distrust, feelin' like I's pissed upon wound I'm like, "Shorty, hope that we can fix our differences soon! (Bye!)" Buyin' apples, I'm breakin' on "You take everythin', why not just take the damn food, black bastard?" I don't understand it, on another planet? (Uh-huh) Fifteen months of this stuff, how I'm gonna manage? And increasin' this sentiment Gentlemen gettin' down on their Middle Eastern instruments Realized trapped in this crap (Uh-huh) Walk over, kicked one of my fabulous raps ("La-Di-Da-Di") Arab jaw drop, they well wish, they glad rap Now the kid considered like an Elvis of Baghdad [Yasiin Bey] What it is! [Sample] Ali: This one will not win and this one will not, this one will not win This one win, this one win, ace This one will not win and this one will not win, dame and ace [Yasiin Bey] What it is! [Sample] Omar: Men have two faces: one that laughs and one that cries Ali: They sent you? Omar: Yeah, so? Here [Hook: Yasiin Bey] What it is, you know, they know What it is, we know, y'all know What it is, Ecstatic, there it is! Huh! What it is, you know, we know What it is, they know, y'all know What it is, you don't know? Here it is! What it is, you know, we know What it is, they know, y'all know What it is, you know, here it is!
@@nappywootzis North African not Arabic and I can’t say if is Moroccan or Algeria they play like poker ♥️ ♦️ ♣️ Strange man : this will not win this will win this will not win joker always with joker 🃏 The kid : ……( I can’t hear the beginning ) one laugh one cry Strange man ; I sell it The kid : yeah I’m the one who sell it to you (han) is mean like he fouled him
@@ahmedhaimeur6377 its algerian, its a discussion between ali la pointe and the little omar, giving him a gun, back in the Algerian Revolution against france
Peace, peace, peace, peace, peace, peace Power Uh Madlib-erator Def operator Rock the data Amazin' flavor Yo, the way I feel - sometimes it's too hard to sit still Things are so passionate, times are so real Sometimes I try and chill, mellow down, blowin' smoke Smile on my face, but it's really no joke You feel it in the street, the people breathe without hope They goin' through the motion, they dimmin' down the focus The focus get cleared then the light turn sharp And the eyes go teary, the mind grow weary I speak it so clearly, sometimes y'all don't hear me I push it past the bass, know nations gotta feel me I feel it in my bones, black, I'm so wide awake That I'm hardly ever 'sleep, my flow forever deep And it's volumes of scriptures when I breathe on a beat My presence speak volumes before I say a word I'm everywhere - penthouse, pavement and curb Cradle to the grave, tall cathedral or a cell Universal ghetto life - holla, black, you know it well Quiet storm, vital form, pen pushed it right across Mind is a vital force, high level right across Soul is the lion's roar, voice is the siren I swing 'round, ring out, and bring down the tyrant Chop a small axe and knock a giant lopsided The world is so dangerous, there's no need for fightin' Suckas tryin' to hide like the struggle won't find 'em Then the sun bust through the clouds to clearly remind 'em It's everywhere - penthouse, pavement and curb Cradle to the grave, tall cathedral or a cell Universal ghetto life - holla, black, you know it well What it is, you know, they know What it is, we know, y'all know What it is, ecstatic, there it is What it is, you know, we know What it is, they know, y'all know What it is, you don't know? Here it is! What it is, you know, we know What it is, they know, y'all know What it is, you don't know? Here it is! Ecstatic! (En punto) Peace, power Fantastic So original And always on time and rockin' ya mind (Ruler!) [Slick Rick:] Sit and come relax, riddle of the mack It's the patch, I'm a soldier in the middle of Iraq Well, say, about noon-ish, comin' out the whip And lookin at me curious, a young Iraqi kid Carryin' laundry, "What's wrong, G? Hungry?" "No, gimme my oil or get fuck out my country" And in Arabian barkin' other stuff ("Jihad!") 'Til his moms come grab him and they walk off in a rush Distrust, feelin' like I've pissed upon wound I'm like, "Surely hope that we can fix our differences soon!" (Bye!) Buyin' apples, I'm breakin' on, "You take everythin' Why not just take the damn food, black bastard?" I don't understand it, on another planet? 15-months of this stuff, how I'm gonna manage? And increasin' the sentiment Gentlemen gettin' down on their Middle Eastern instruments Realized trapped in this crap Walk over, kicked one of my fabulous raps ("La-Di-Da-Di") Arab jaw drop, they well wish, they glad rap Now the kid considered like an Elvis of Baghdad
One of the most recognizable and at the same time most hard slapping rap beats I have ever come across. The bass coming in at the beginning is just an excellent addition to the beat, let alone whatever comes after it.
I don’t know how I have missed this gorgeous as artpiece, the way they just flow with so much ease and relaxed, it doesn’t even matter what they are rapping about but it still sounds so gooood with their wordplay. Wow
Every single day since I discovered this song, I’ve been coming here to listen and admire this hip hop masterpiece. dayum what a song. Mos def Absolut rap masterclass and slick Rick genius storyteller. This shit right here is what gets me going everyday
This song, this album, resonates even more in the present time with everything going on in the Middle East with Israel and Palestine. That's why Mos's music is timeless
This is a top 50 collaboration in rap history, if not higher. Two of the greatest emcees of all time both drop S-tier verses and Madlib went smooth, refined ape shit on that beat. If I had a hard drive with every rap song ever recorded but just one blank CD to try to make someone fall in love with Hip Hop, this song undoubtedly makes the cut.
Man this track takes me way back to the good old days when artist created timeless beats & poetry whispered into their ears by the almighty. This is rap. When people ask you what’s rap you play this track.
It's simply rap, and it's MOS DEF, I love the addition of ALI LA POINTE's voice, from the Algerian film *la batille d' Alger, it's a cult scene where he plays Bonneteau in the market 🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿
Bruh me too!!! I just happened to find it looking for Common and Pete Rock's "Auditorium Volume 1" and this popped up right before it....I got so excited!!!!!!!!!!
My love for this tune brought me to the cinematic anti-colonialist masterpiece The Battle of Algiers (1966), where the dialogue samples in here are lifted from. Thanks for the movie rec Yasiin ❤
« Mos Def Auditorium feat slick slick » … BUT, use the supposed « Episode » one, as in, surely registered as « podcats ». I swear its there. Enjoy, and yes, you re welcome 🫡😮
This song brings back so many memories. High school days, in my 2002 525i with a Swisher and a gram rolling up in “the view” of my city with my homies while it was raining outside. Driving around with the last of the blunt. Going to Mcds to grub before going home… fckn miss those days no stress
Reflecting on “Mos Def - Auditorium (featuring Slick Rick)” and the Resonance of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Ah, the timeless rhythm of Mos Def’s “Auditorium” reverberates through my memories, transporting me back to that April day, one year ago. As I listen, I find myself immersed in a blend of nostalgia and admiration, much like the way I feel when reflecting on the legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. 1. The Melodic Flow: The opening notes of “Auditorium” cascade like a gentle stream, weaving intricate patterns of sound. Slick Rick’s lyrical prowess dances atop the beat, creating a vivid auditory tapestry. It’s a symphony of words, much like Kareem’s elegant movements on the basketball court-a fluidity that defied his towering stature. 2. The Skyhook: A Sublime Artistry: As the song unfolds, I’m reminded of Kareem’s signature move-the Skyhook. A shot so graceful, it transcended mere basketball mechanics. When he raised that long arm, the ball seemed to kiss the heavens before descending inexorably into the net. It wasn’t a thunderous dunk or a flashy crossover; it was quiet, precise, and devastatingly effective-much like the understated brilliance of “Auditorium.” 3. Dominance Beyond Decibels: Kareem’s Skyhook wasn’t about showmanship; it was about mastery. Just as the beat in “Auditorium” doesn’t scream for attention, Kareem’s dominance didn’t rely on noise. He didn’t need to shatter backboards or posterize opponents. His legacy was etched in the subtle swish of the net, the quiet inevitability of points accumulating. Like the song, he didn’t demand applause; he earned respect. 4. The Unstoppable Force: How do you defend against a Skyhook? You don’t. It’s an unsolvable equation-an elegant geometry that left defenders grasping at air. Kareem’s 7’2" frame became an immovable fortress, and that shot was his impenetrable gate. Just as the beat in “Auditorium” loops seamlessly, Kareem’s consistency looped through seasons, championships, and records. 5. Defensive Symphony: But greatness isn’t one-sided. Kareem wasn’t just an offensive maestro; he orchestrated defensive symphonies too. His shot-blocking prowess-like the unexpected twists in the song-disrupted opponents’ plans. Eleven All-Defensive teams bear witness to his commitment to both ends of the court. He wasn’t content with half-measures; he played the entire symphony. 6. The GOAT Debate: And so, as I listen to “Auditorium,” I ponder the GOAT debate. Kareem’s name surfaces, not in the thunderous roars of Shaq or the flashy crossovers of others, but in the quiet reverence of those who truly understand the game. Six championships, two Finals MVPs, and two scoring titles-yes, those are the accolades. But it’s the Skyhook, the unwavering consistency, and the complete package that elevate him. Conclusion: In the echoes of “Auditorium,” I find Kareem’s legacy-a blend of artistry, dominance, and humility. He didn’t need to shout; his game spoke volumes. And just as the beat lingers, so does his impact on basketball history. So, here’s to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar-the GOAT whose Skyhook remains etched in our collective memory, much like the haunting melody of “Auditorium.” 🏀🎶🌟
It makes me feel so good whenever I listen to it, and even if I listen to it until the morning, I never get bored. It's such a beautiful song. I feel sorry for the generation that doesn't know it.
anyone wondering, the bit at the end is from the movie "battle of Algiers" an Italian film made right after the Algerian revolution. The first voice is Ali le Puente, a hustler turned revolutionary who was murdered in his house (bombing) by French occupiers. His home in La Kasbah of Algiers is a monument to him to this day.
If you love this song, check out the original 1975 Bollywood song from where this sick beat is sampled. It’s called “Do jhoot jiye ek sach ke liye” by the Legendary Lata Mangeshkar. It’s actually surprising since Bollywood is the one generally copying songs, for once it’s the other way round 😅
Google bollywood samples in hip hop. There's absolutely tons. There's also a big difference between sampling and copying. Although there is something to be said about paying homage to the originals, whether indian or not.
@@tanishpradhan This beat specifically was made by Madlib and he has a whole instrumental album of Bollywood influenced beats called "Beat Konducta In India".
![Mos Def - Auditorium [Bass Boosted + 432 Hz]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/TguOdocVSfU/mqdefault.jpg)
Shame it's not on spotify, nevertheless probably one of the best rap songs I've ever listened to.
This whole album used to be, I don’t know when they took it off though
@@michaelashbrook5807I got a download
@@RIPAlien you got me? 🙏
@@iyanalmaguer9497 yuh how u want me to send u link
@@RIPAlienbrooo send me it!!!
Mos Def first verse is possibly the greatest rap performance I've ever heard. The lyrics, flow, cadances, delivery, just the pure poetry of it. Just absolutely breath taking. That beat is just mesmerising. One of the best songs I've ever heard. Pure masterpiece
I Think Slick Rick verse was better but just my opinion
pure poetry? Maybe not.. but the all encompassing feeling was amazing. For pure lyrical raps, entendres, metaphors, wordplay ect check out Lupe Fiasco 👍 ✨
Have you listened to Mos Def on “Speed Law” or “Hip Hop”?
free frankistine
@@imnotthismananymore long live Palestine 🇵🇸
Lost this song for 10 years N now found it today. Such a good tune.
i found this song when i started to listen to mf doom when i was in high school 6 years ago and i always find myself back
Pretty much same so sad it's not on spotify
Fuck yeah I’m pisses Apple Music doesn’t have it
@@noneyaseenthis has the same vibe as Mf Doom songs
Bullshit. It's been here for 10 plus years
For anybody who's curious that first audio clip at 3:27 is from the 1966 film "The Battle of Algiers". He's speaking the Algerian dialect of Arabic and saying "this one doesn't win, this one doesn't win, this one doesn't win, this one wins, ok, this one doesn't win, this one doesn't win". It's from a scene in the opening where a guy is running a game of cards on the street then gets put away by the cops.
Then, the kid says "men have two faces. One is smiling, one is crying." The man responds "they sent you?" "Yes, they sent me. Here, take this".
Cool
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هذي متربحش لاز تربح
هادي ماترباحش وهادي ماترباحش هادي ماترباحش
هادي ترباح
هادي ترباح خلاص
هادي ماترباحش وهادي ماترباحش دايم مع لاز@@ghst4270
صراحة مقدرتش نفهم الهدرة ديال داك الدري الصغير لي دوا بعدو@@ghst4270
This song is beyond rap, this is art itself in the purest form. Such a special piece of music.
Because the instrumental is taken from an old Bollywood song. 50 years old song.
Do jhoot jie ek sach ke lie by Lata Mangeshkar.
this song is the definition of rap and beatmaking itself. no one tops MadLib for his beats, no one tops Mos Def and Slick Rick for their writing and rapping.
They’re great, but that’s just straight bs
Dr. Dre is the GOAT for making beats. The best and most memorable. Everyone knows Dres beats, or can recognize a songs a after a few seconds of the beat playing. No other producer has that, that consistently.
You forgetting Big L bro
@@Perzior💯💯
Kanye is one of the best in the game
To Me Being a Gangster Was Better Than Being Footboller.
~ Quincy Promes
whyt your goofy ass upp
the real quote is from Goodfellas
"To me, being a gangster was better than being president of the United States." - Henry Hill
@jfz_____5486 😂😂😂 love that movie 💯💯
@@jfz_____5486 you ain’t get his joke
@@jfz_____5486promes owns the qoute
This instrumental always gives me mad goosebumps. We are gonna keep bumping this classic til infinity and beyond ❤
No doubt
@@UzziHD 🙌🏾
Same.
Because the instrumental is taken from an old Bollywood song. 50 years old song.
Do jhoot jie ek sach ke lie by Lata Mangeshkar.
The instrumental beat was made by Madlib. It's on his beat tape "Beat Konducta In India". Check it out.
RULER!!! The way slick Rick came through was immaculate. Like he swiftly stood up from his throne. What a classic this is! Thanks for sharing
As an Algerian🇩🇿 this song makes me proud 3:27-3:46 "Hedi ma terba7ch w Hedi ma terba7ch, Hedi terba7 l'As, hedi ma terba7ch w hedi ma terba7ch direha m3a l'As,El 3ibad 3andhom zouj wjouh wehed yedh7ak w wehed yebki? Nta Howa Li ba3thouk? Ih ana Li ba3thouni, Hak! "
what does it mean ?
He sampled an Algerian movie about the revolution in Algeria.
About a Revolution icon called Ali la point.
😂😂😂😂😂واش كاين مع موس ديف هذي لهدرا تع حمد لبودي😂😂😂🇩🇿
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Ya’ll use numbers as letters or sum shit
One of the best rap beats ever crafted
It's called "Movie Finale - Madlib"
This and money folder top 5
The beat is sampled from an indian music
@@prodigyy505which one?
@@DostoyevskysHands the first reply to the comment, “Movie finale - Madlib”
Been having this song on repeat for a week and it still hits da same
Second guy so ass tho
Aye fr tho
Gets me in the feels man.
Fun fact -the tune which is used is from indian song - Do jhoot jiye ek sach k liye.(1975)
Mos def was probably the most underrated rapper of the 90s and 2000s
for sure, mobb deep as well
@@Diamond-b8t yeah
Black Thought as well..
facts
90s you have to throw Big L in the mix. I know everybody talks about him now he’s like trendy to know , but he was forsure underrated and still is
This is my absolute favorite album by Mos Def/Yasiin Bey. This track is emblematic of its brilliance.
The instrumental tune is from INDIA from the song of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar ..
Song -Do jhoot jiye ek sach k liye.(1975)
Yes
Thats what i was thinking, tune is 100% indian
I just gave it a listen, i found absolutely ZERO similarities. Stop trying to gas your country , this song taken inspiration from arabic music. Definitely not indian🤡🤡
Thank you
I’m assuming that’s why it’s not on DSPs
Wow. How have I never heard this before. MASTERPIECE!
Cause somebody committed a war crime taking it off streaming
@@austincrocke1305 I can see that. Totally sucks man
@@austincrocke1305 I think youtube did it. they want to remove the copies.
ive been on this since 2013 where u been at lol
@@Benji_8082010 for me.. student radio thrashed it
Can listen to this 75 million times and will always give me goosebumps. Legend
İt certainly is
Originally... it's tune is copy of hindi song ..."do jhut jiye ek sach ke lie" by great Lata mangeshkar Music by sanker Jaikishan
yeaaah true there's a vibe i hear a lot in bollywod movies , tnx man@@tonygautam9197
fuck yeah... a billion of million of times
This doesn’t get old for me ever. Always a fan of slick. He killed it
Slick is so class. It makes you chill with his smooth voice tone and makes you travel with his insane storytelling.
I loved his verse. He’s definitely one of the GOATs for me
Repent to God
yeah the music is good
Best voice in hip hop
I love when you put reference for ( la taille bataille d'alger) 🇩🇿 le petit Omar
Man allah yrham chohada
All of drake’s work put together can’t touch this classic song and beautiful substance, flow, beat, story telling!
why u bring drake into this? he was never mentioned lmao.
@@Finnsimpson0 I know but I made this comment around the time Mos Def made his statements about Drake and Drake calling Mos Def a Crackhead.
@@princehector5843 Drake is trash. No skill, just image
That's just old bias, listen to Drake without the hate for once, Drake also got classics like 5 AM in Toronto, Do Not Disturb, Jungle and many more
@@xtremezmc443Ye and he also made certified lover boy, scorpion, for the dogs, etc which are all borderline offensive to the ears
[Intro: Yasiin Bey]
Peace
Da-da-da-da-da
Peace, peace, peace, peace, peace, peace
Power
Ugh
Mad Liberator
Def operator
Rock the data
Amazin' flavor
Yo!
The way I feel - sometimes, it's too hard to sit still
Things are so passionate, times are so real
Sometimes I try and chill, mellow down, blowin' smoke
Smile on my face, but it's really no joke
You feel it in the street, the people breathe without hope
They goin' through the motion, they dimmin' down the focus
The focus get cleared, then the light turn sharp
And the eyes go teary, the mind grow weary
I speak it so clearly, sometimes, y'all don't hear me
I push it past the bass, know nations gotta feel me
I feel it in my bones, black
I'm so wide awake that I'm hardly ever 'sleep
My flow forever deep
And it's volumes of scriptures when I breathe on a beat
My presence speak volumes before I say a word
I'm everywhere - penthouse, pavement and curb
Cradle to the grave, tall cathedral or a cell
Universal ghetto life - holla, black, you know it well
Quiet storm, vital form, pen pushed it right across
Mind is a vital force; high, low or right across
Soul is the lion's roar, voice is the siren
I swing 'round, ring out, and bring down the tyrant
Shocked a small action knock a giant lopsided
The world is so dangerous, there's no need for fightin'
Suckers tryin' to hide like the struggle won't find 'em
Then, the sun bust through the clouds to clearly remind 'em
It's everywhere! - Penthouse, pavement and curb
Cradle to the grave, tall cathedral or a cell
Universal ghetto life - holla, black, you know it well
[Hook: Yasiin Bey]
What it is
You know, they know what it is
We know, y'all know what it is
Ecstatic, there it is!
Huh, what it is
You know, we know what it is
They know, y'all know what it is
You don't know? Here it is!
What it is
You know, we know what it is
They know, y'all know what it is
You don't know? Here it is!
[Interlude: Yasiin Bey]
Ecstatic
En punto
Ha, ba-da-da-da-da
Peace, power (Ba-da-ba-da-ba)
Fantastic!
Original, and always on time (Jeweler)
And rockin' your mind, just like... (Ruler!)
[Verse 2: Slick Rick]
Sit and come relax, riddle of the mack
It's the patch, I'm a soldier in the middle of Iraq (Uh-huh)
Well, say, about noon-ish, comin' out the whip, and
Lookin' at me curious, a young Iraqi kid (Huh...)
Carryin' laundry, "What's wrong, G? Hungry?"
"No, gimme my oil or get [fuck] out my country!"
And in Arabian barkin' other stuff ("Jihad! Muhammad! Jihad! Mahmood!")
'Til his moms come grab him and they walk off in a rush
Distrust, feelin' like I's pissed upon wound
I'm like, "Shorty, hope that we can fix our differences soon! (Bye!)"
Buyin' apples, I'm breakin' on
"You take everythin', why not just take the damn food, black bastard?"
I don't understand it, on another planet? (Uh-huh)
Fifteen months of this stuff, how I'm gonna manage?
And increasin' this sentiment
Gentlemen gettin' down on their Middle Eastern instruments
Realized trapped in this crap (Uh-huh)
Walk over, kicked one of my fabulous raps ("La-Di-Da-Di")
Arab jaw drop, they well wish, they glad rap
Now the kid considered like an Elvis of Baghdad
[Yasiin Bey]
What it is!
[Sample]
Ali: This one will not win and this one will not, this one will not win
This one win, this one win, ace
This one will not win and this one will not win, dame and ace
[Yasiin Bey]
What it is!
[Sample]
Omar: Men have two faces: one that laughs and one that cries
Ali: They sent you?
Omar: Yeah, so? Here
[Hook: Yasiin Bey]
What it is, you know, they know
What it is, we know, y'all know
What it is, Ecstatic, there it is!
Huh! What it is, you know, we know
What it is, they know, y'all know
What it is, you don't know? Here it is!
What it is, you know, we know
What it is, they know, y'all know
What it is, you know, here it is!
What were they saying in arabic?
@@nappywootz sample
@@nappywootzis North African not Arabic and I can’t say if is Moroccan or Algeria they play like poker ♥️ ♦️ ♣️
Strange man : this will not win this will win this will not win joker always with joker 🃏
The kid : ……( I can’t hear the beginning ) one laugh one cry
Strange man ; I sell it
The kid : yeah I’m the one who sell it to you (han) is mean like he fouled him
@@vectorsurviv7676 no is not the sample
@@ahmedhaimeur6377 its algerian, its a discussion between ali la pointe and the little omar, giving him a gun, back in the Algerian Revolution against france
Peace, peace, peace, peace, peace, peace
Power
Uh
Madlib-erator
Def operator
Rock the data
Amazin' flavor
Yo, the way I feel - sometimes it's too hard to sit still
Things are so passionate, times are so real
Sometimes I try and chill, mellow down, blowin' smoke
Smile on my face, but it's really no joke
You feel it in the street, the people breathe without hope
They goin' through the motion, they dimmin' down the focus
The focus get cleared then the light turn sharp
And the eyes go teary, the mind grow weary
I speak it so clearly, sometimes y'all don't hear me
I push it past the bass, know nations gotta feel me
I feel it in my bones, black, I'm so wide awake
That I'm hardly ever 'sleep, my flow forever deep
And it's volumes of scriptures when I breathe on a beat
My presence speak volumes before I say a word
I'm everywhere - penthouse, pavement and curb
Cradle to the grave, tall cathedral or a cell
Universal ghetto life - holla, black, you know it well
Quiet storm, vital form, pen pushed it right across
Mind is a vital force, high level right across
Soul is the lion's roar, voice is the siren
I swing 'round, ring out, and bring down the tyrant
Chop a small axe and knock a giant lopsided
The world is so dangerous, there's no need for fightin'
Suckas tryin' to hide like the struggle won't find 'em
Then the sun bust through the clouds to clearly remind 'em
It's everywhere - penthouse, pavement and curb
Cradle to the grave, tall cathedral or a cell
Universal ghetto life - holla, black, you know it well
What it is, you know, they know
What it is, we know, y'all know
What it is, ecstatic, there it is
What it is, you know, we know
What it is, they know, y'all know
What it is, you don't know? Here it is!
What it is, you know, we know
What it is, they know, y'all know
What it is, you don't know? Here it is!
Ecstatic! (En punto)
Peace, power
Fantastic
So original
And always on time and rockin' ya mind (Ruler!)
[Slick Rick:]
Sit and come relax, riddle of the mack
It's the patch, I'm a soldier in the middle of Iraq
Well, say, about noon-ish, comin' out the whip
And lookin at me curious, a young Iraqi kid
Carryin' laundry, "What's wrong, G? Hungry?"
"No, gimme my oil or get fuck out my country"
And in Arabian barkin' other stuff ("Jihad!")
'Til his moms come grab him and they walk off in a rush
Distrust, feelin' like I've pissed upon wound
I'm like, "Surely hope that we can fix our differences soon!" (Bye!)
Buyin' apples, I'm breakin' on, "You take everythin'
Why not just take the damn food, black bastard?"
I don't understand it, on another planet?
15-months of this stuff, how I'm gonna manage?
And increasin' the sentiment
Gentlemen gettin' down on their Middle Eastern instruments
Realized trapped in this crap
Walk over, kicked one of my fabulous raps ("La-Di-Da-Di")
Arab jaw drop, they well wish, they glad rap
Now the kid considered like an Elvis of Baghdad
Repent to God
Repent to God
buddy @@FinleyBagley
you drop this king 👑
Cool
With what’s going on in the world right now, this is more relevant than it’s ever been. Free Palestine Free Congo Free Us
This beat still go crazy....both of these legends went off 🔥🔥🔥
One of the most recognizable and at the same time most hard slapping rap beats I have ever come across.
The bass coming in at the beginning is just an excellent addition to the beat, let alone whatever comes after it.
I don’t know how I have missed this gorgeous as artpiece, the way they just flow with so much ease and relaxed, it doesn’t even matter what they are rapping about but it still sounds so gooood with their wordplay. Wow
Same thought i had when i first heard it two pioneers
His voice is enough
@@joeghosn7642bggwg
When u know the history behind this song, makes you appreciate who write this. The guy is genius and an avid humanitarian(avid is an understatement)
Fun fact -the tune which is used is from indian song - Do jhoot jiye ek sach k liye.(1975)
Every single day since I discovered this song, I’ve been coming here to listen and admire this hip hop masterpiece. dayum what a song. Mos def Absolut rap masterclass and slick Rick genius storyteller. This shit right here is what gets me going everyday
Glad this son got some more spotlight, remember finding it about 6 year ago straight banger
Yeah seem like reels and TikToks brought it back
This song, this album, resonates even more in the present time with everything going on in the Middle East with Israel and Palestine. That's why Mos's music is timeless
Free Palestine 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸
Which album is it?
@@fernandobarbudo5352 It’s called the Ecstatic made in 2009
The instrumental is from India.
This is a top 50 collaboration in rap history, if not higher. Two of the greatest emcees of all time both drop S-tier verses and Madlib went smooth, refined ape shit on that beat. If I had a hard drive with every rap song ever recorded but just one blank CD to try to make someone fall in love with Hip Hop, this song undoubtedly makes the cut.
Man this track takes me way back to the good old days when artist created timeless beats & poetry whispered into their ears by the almighty. This is rap. When people ask you what’s rap you play this track.
One of the best rap instrumentals i've ever listened in my life
the flow to
True though
that is a sample though
@@Crimsonashes12038madlib produced it bud
Because the instrumental is taken from an old Bollywood song. 50 years old song.
Do jhoot jie ek sach ke lie by Lata Mangeshkar.
It's simply rap, and it's MOS DEF, I love the addition of ALI LA POINTE's voice, from the Algerian film *la batille d' Alger, it's a cult scene where he plays Bonneteau in the market 🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿
I heard it and i thought i was tripping lol it's really them 😭 ❤
Les algériens partout ❤😂
🙏🇩🇿🫡🥹
Thanks for filling us in, u never heard it before 🙌✌️
I heard them sm3t las rab7a I thought I was dreaming 😂😂
Wahed yd7ek wahed ybki hahahhahahhaha
After years of waiting, this song is finally on Spotify 🥳🥳 such an underrated song. Whoever knows about this is truly a connoisseur
Mos def really says “the way I feel” and then describes how I feel. 🙏🙏🙏
I beg everyone to listen, listen, listen and keep listening to MOS verse here. It should be hanging in a museum.
Lost this song for 10 years, finally found it again
reminds me of the shift heads game series
Bruh me too!!! I just happened to find it looking for Common and Pete Rock's "Auditorium Volume 1" and this popped up right before it....I got so excited!!!!!!!!!!
Remember finding this song 16 years ago. Glad the internet is finding it again. Hopefully it’ll be on Spotify one day
Apollo Brown
the song aint even 16 years old
@@ballex2534yeah it’s 14☠️
bro really pulled a lebron@@c.h.s1001
Originally... it's tune is copy of hindi song ..."do jhut jiye ek sach ke lie" by great Lata mangeshkar Music by sanker Jaikishan
The GOAT of the rap songs!!!! Change my mind
العباد عندهم زوج وجوه واحد يضحك و واحد يبكي 😩
A masterpiece
Why Slick is called the greatest story teller of all time.
NEED THIS ON APPLE MUSIC!!!! remember hearing this years ago i love finding songs again
The people are starting to wake up,that s why we come and realize what real music is.💯🙏🏾
💯
Mad liberator, Def operator, rock the data, amazing flavour
My love for this tune brought me to the cinematic anti-colonialist masterpiece The Battle of Algiers (1966), where the dialogue samples in here are lifted from. Thanks for the movie rec Yasiin ❤
Yasim played this last night on the unfollow me tour with Badu and it brought a tear to my eye. Legend always
Hope he plays this track in DC this Thursday
I hope he plays this as well. Can’t wait for the D.C show!
I was hyped when this beat kicked in at the concert
Powerful message, powerful beat, powerful flow; I rlly think this is my fav song, maybe ever
Anyone 2069?
No one alive
Me
just 2055 ...oh shit aliens just landed
Yes
Music awakens something in me, a feeling of conquest, a duty to always surpass myself.
I NEED this sh!t on Spotify mannn🤦♂️
« Mos Def Auditorium feat slick slick » … BUT, use the supposed « Episode » one, as in, surely registered as « podcats ». I swear its there.
Enjoy, and yes, you re welcome 🫡😮
This song brings back so many memories. High school days, in my 2002 525i with a Swisher and a gram rolling up in “the view” of my city with my homies while it was raining outside. Driving around with the last of the blunt. Going to Mcds to grub before going home… fckn miss those days no stress
Had me at 525i
Years of listening to this song and nothing has yet to top it
Old rapper 🖤 the Game kings
هادي ماتربحش وهادي ماتربحش ❤🇩🇿
Sûrement l'une des meilleures chansons de l'histoire ❤❤❤
سمعت صوت الشهيد الجزائري على لابوانت هادي ما تربحش وهادي ما تربحش وهادي ما تربحش وهادي تربح وهادي تربح لاز الله يرحم شهداء والله ينصر فلسطين 🇵🇸 🇩🇿 ❤❤❤
Reflecting on “Mos Def - Auditorium (featuring Slick Rick)” and the Resonance of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Ah, the timeless rhythm of Mos Def’s “Auditorium” reverberates through my memories, transporting me back to that April day, one year ago. As I listen, I find myself immersed in a blend of nostalgia and admiration, much like the way I feel when reflecting on the legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
1. The Melodic Flow: The opening notes of “Auditorium” cascade like a gentle stream, weaving intricate patterns of sound. Slick Rick’s lyrical prowess dances atop the beat, creating a vivid auditory tapestry. It’s a symphony of words, much like Kareem’s elegant movements on the basketball court-a fluidity that defied his towering stature.
2. The Skyhook: A Sublime Artistry: As the song unfolds, I’m reminded of Kareem’s signature move-the Skyhook. A shot so graceful, it transcended mere basketball mechanics. When he raised that long arm, the ball seemed to kiss the heavens before descending inexorably into the net. It wasn’t a thunderous dunk or a flashy crossover; it was quiet, precise, and devastatingly effective-much like the understated brilliance of “Auditorium.”
3. Dominance Beyond Decibels: Kareem’s Skyhook wasn’t about showmanship; it was about mastery. Just as the beat in “Auditorium” doesn’t scream for attention, Kareem’s dominance didn’t rely on noise. He didn’t need to shatter backboards or posterize opponents. His legacy was etched in the subtle swish of the net, the quiet inevitability of points accumulating. Like the song, he didn’t demand applause; he earned respect.
4. The Unstoppable Force: How do you defend against a Skyhook? You don’t. It’s an unsolvable equation-an elegant geometry that left defenders grasping at air. Kareem’s 7’2" frame became an immovable fortress, and that shot was his impenetrable gate. Just as the beat in “Auditorium” loops seamlessly, Kareem’s consistency looped through seasons, championships, and records.
5. Defensive Symphony: But greatness isn’t one-sided. Kareem wasn’t just an offensive maestro; he orchestrated defensive symphonies too. His shot-blocking prowess-like the unexpected twists in the song-disrupted opponents’ plans. Eleven All-Defensive teams bear witness to his commitment to both ends of the court. He wasn’t content with half-measures; he played the entire symphony.
6. The GOAT Debate: And so, as I listen to “Auditorium,” I ponder the GOAT debate. Kareem’s name surfaces, not in the thunderous roars of Shaq or the flashy crossovers of others, but in the quiet reverence of those who truly understand the game. Six championships, two Finals MVPs, and two scoring titles-yes, those are the accolades. But it’s the Skyhook, the unwavering consistency, and the complete package that elevate him.
Conclusion: In the echoes of “Auditorium,” I find Kareem’s legacy-a blend of artistry, dominance, and humility. He didn’t need to shout; his game spoke volumes. And just as the beat lingers, so does his impact on basketball history. So, here’s to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar-the GOAT whose Skyhook remains etched in our collective memory, much like the haunting melody of “Auditorium.” 🏀🎶🌟
Hakeem is the GOAT
This song is on another level🫠
Umas das melhores composições beat+ letra que já vi
Coisa de outro planeta 😮
Mos def is most definitely one of the best artists of history
Great things happen when you can deliver the vibe you feel to the listener so well...
This is one of the Deepest Hip Hop music i heard
Been bumping this since it got released 10 years ago the new generation needs to bump this!!!
It was a blessing to see this live
It’s an experience seeing this song live honestly
Despite the message, this was an ultimate hot box song for me when it came out. The beat, storytelling are top tier.
Good music never dies. It's sad this isn't on streaming
Hearing Black Star play this at We Out Here a couple days ago was a dream come true moment ❤
How can Drake compete with this?
That's the point, he don't
He doesn't
This is out of a competition
not to just shit on Drake but I don't understand why he's so huge. Like he's alright but I can't see myself just sitting down and listening to him.
By idgf
It makes me feel so good whenever I listen to it, and even if I listen to it until the morning, I never get bored. It's such a beautiful song. I feel sorry for the generation that doesn't know it.
This song was uploaded a year ago and has 8 million views. But the song is many years old. A testament to how AMAZING this song is
You have no idea how long I've been looking for this song
Sen alışmışsın güneşli günlere. Ben gecenin dördü beşiyim.
Greatest rap song ever written 🤯
Bars sadly still ring true till this day🇵🇸
🤡
One of the best songs ever!! Game changer in the gym !! Mos def the legend
THANK YOU FOR GETTING THIS BACK ON SPOTIFY!
Mos is in every single pocket, every single one... amazing
I was running to this song for a month in Cadiz Spain this summer and somehow it helped me go to a new phase of my life . Cadiz is cool Life is good !
one of the best samples
Mos def is for sure in my top 5
anyone wondering, the bit at the end is from the movie "battle of Algiers" an Italian film made right after the Algerian revolution. The first voice is Ali le Puente, a hustler turned revolutionary who was murdered in his house (bombing) by French occupiers. His home in La Kasbah of Algiers is a monument to him to this day.
Fax 🇩🇿🇩🇿
Dope song.. used to hear it all the time, remembered it on apple music but now it aint there no more
One of my favourite all time tracks. Devastating it’s not on Apple Music
This is why i transferred everything to youtube music, they have it all
Child of the 90’s. OG rhymes right here.
This is one for the ages. Mad respect 🫡
Didnt ever thought an Indian song can be turned in to this masterpiece . Too much nostalgia 🔥🗿
That Indian song is already masterpiece
Which indian song is this.. I've been scratching my head over this.. Is this 'meri bheegi bheegi si'?
@@Suhaniverma16 do jhoot jiye ek Sach ke liye, clear sample on that
Quincy promes brought me here
too
Same
Thank God now I know this masterpiece
Nah Top boy
Who tf is that
Madlib is always behind some of the best instrumentals.
I could listen to this 100 times in a row and still hit repeat
“Always on time and rockin ya mind”
You know a songs a banger when it sounds like it should be on an AND1 Mixtape
Love this underground vibe.
Anyone 2024??
Your mother
Yessir. Song's 15 years old already
Faxs
Ima soldier in the middle of Iraq
TikTok brought me here. How isn’t this on streaming?
Saw this performed live at red rocks 5 or so years ago. Most incredible live performance I've ever seen.
Mos definitely on my hall of fame as one of the greatest! ♥️
THIS IS STREET CLASSIC.
If you love this song, check out the original 1975 Bollywood song from where this sick beat is sampled. It’s called “Do jhoot jiye ek sach ke liye” by the Legendary Lata Mangeshkar.
It’s actually surprising since Bollywood is the one generally copying songs, for once it’s the other way round 😅
Google bollywood samples in hip hop. There's absolutely tons.
There's also a big difference between sampling and copying. Although there is something to be said about paying homage to the originals, whether indian or not.
@@tanishpradhan This beat specifically was made by Madlib and he has a whole instrumental album of Bollywood influenced beats called "Beat Konducta In India".
This is prolly the best beat ever made
Woow
I hate when people keep repeating one song.
But this, i keep repeating this treasure over and over again🎉
I love that this song is starting to comeback, this beat is so nuclear
Black thought needed to be on this!!
No.