Mos Def - Im Leaving

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  • Опубликовано: 30 окт 2024

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  • @MVSCI0617
    @MVSCI0617 8 месяцев назад +102

    2024 till infinity 🥇

  • @agovieking8377
    @agovieking8377 Год назад +294

    I'm in my room, lying in my bed about to get back to my reading table to study.listening to this just has me thinking about life....I pray I make it...amen

    • @emangandu2354
      @emangandu2354 Год назад

      I hope you do too

    • @TheDoosh13
      @TheDoosh13 Год назад +15

      May the good Lord guide you through whatever path you're on!

    • @africanbella28
      @africanbella28 8 месяцев назад +4

      I know life is hard but try to take it one day at a time. Sending you positive vibes💕💕💕

    • @nwshinanzum
      @nwshinanzum 6 месяцев назад +4

      Same buddy I'm sitting Infront the table and trying to study but I'm getting distracted every time. Cause Im leaving behind him. It's kind of hurts. Hope we get out of the loop and try to live in peace...

    • @ramonverheijen1112
      @ramonverheijen1112 6 месяцев назад +5

      stay strong homie!

  • @amaraewitter426
    @amaraewitter426 3 года назад +2322

    I’m 19 years old and idk why I’m venting on this right here rn It just feels right you know? But I’m high rn and life isn’t so well I have a lot of stress, anxiety, and idk why But I’m losing friends and seeing true colors and it’s looking like I only have myself in the end which is true you’ll only have yourself. Moral of this is I hope whoever reads this knows it’s okay to be alone and you aren’t the only one I’m here with you too G.

    • @deenmccutcheon3621
      @deenmccutcheon3621 3 года назад +81

      We in this together 💪🏾 chin up man

    • @amaraewitter426
      @amaraewitter426 3 года назад +21

      @@deenmccutcheon3621 ofc brotha 🙏🏽

    • @Zaes66
      @Zaes66 3 года назад +52

      Ur right we're all in this alone, but you need to keep it real for you even if the true colors you've seen have let you down, keep in mind everyone is in their own fight, but there is still some few who want to see you good, and they put effort to that, pay attention to the small things don't rush take your time and think things right. Additionally to this, just enjoy your ride and don't wait to do the things you feel will help.

    • @itgirlnique
      @itgirlnique 3 года назад +22

      I’m also 19 with the same problem I accidentally clicked this comment I’m glad I read it❤️thank you and you got this

    • @Foz-g9p
      @Foz-g9p 3 года назад +32

      Life gets like that man, I still feel the same sometimes 4 years on from where u are. It’s not easy man. Something I read recently that’s helping me a lot is about what Buddhists believe and spend their lives focusing on: basically, Buddha realised that our suffering comes from our craving for having more than what we have already. Instead of wishing for more, which will always leave you unsatisfied with life, try to instead just see what is happening right now as an experience, that, whether good or bad, is just an experience and try to accept it and appreciate it for what it is. Live for now and try find the beauty in every little thing around… that being said.. it’s really hard to achieve this and most Buddhists themselves even spend their lives chasing meaningless short term objectives.. myself included. It’s just something small that has been helping me a little lately

  • @doodmonkey
    @doodmonkey 3 года назад +2299

    I miss Mos Deff so much. It's 2021, we need a come back.

  • @hibuddywazsup5819
    @hibuddywazsup5819 9 лет назад +3017

    Oh my god, Mos Def is such an underrated rapper. One of the best rappers of all time, for sure.

    • @OZedotelhado
      @OZedotelhado 9 лет назад +92

      Murilo Penna Like Common, Guru and others.

    • @paolagutierrez7044
      @paolagutierrez7044 9 лет назад +4

      +Murilo Penna Agreed 100%

    • @izilukman1864
      @izilukman1864 9 лет назад +88

      +Murilo Penna he was never underrated

    • @niceprince
      @niceprince 9 лет назад +105

      +izi lukman right he was never underrated... just because he isn't popular among mainstream stuff doesn't mean he is underrated.

    • @JohnSmith-yv2lk
      @JohnSmith-yv2lk 9 лет назад +11

      Any rap artist is overrated; they're not artists--they're puppets. They do what the record labels tell them to do.

  • @tryanb5022
    @tryanb5022 8 лет назад +760

    My soul needed this today...

  • @mind-wont-ize9702
    @mind-wont-ize9702 Месяц назад +20

    It's crazy how we're all thinking of keeping this song at the top of our hearts until we die. Take a moment to feel connected to each other through this song.

  • @matthewblack986
    @matthewblack986 10 месяцев назад +58

    This song and this comments section is why i love The Internet, Hip Hop, RUclips, Reddit all things that unify culture and help us share our experience as humans under one sun. I love this place called earth without a shadow if a doubt and i pray all those lost, struggling, in doubt find purpose. Including myself....shit, especially myself. May this frequency of Hip Hop never die.

    • @onlyedit0576
      @onlyedit0576 7 месяцев назад +4

      We are all together on this brother you said it all♥️

    • @mouadelmzouri3814
      @mouadelmzouri3814 4 месяца назад +2

      well said

  • @christopher564
    @christopher564 Год назад +233

    Currently 36 and been listening to him since High School. Just had the great fortune of seeing him and Erykah Badu in concert over the weekend. All i gotta say is he's still AMAZING even at age 50.

    • @C.Mustard
      @C.Mustard Год назад +6

      Erykah badu and mod def are two of my favorite artist all time. Dope you could see both of them

    • @bohemianjay98
      @bohemianjay98 Год назад +4

      I’m 37 and I feel the same. Ever since around 01

    • @realsevencarter
      @realsevencarter Год назад +3

      wow. where was their concert??! ❤️‍🔥

    • @aeneasdodge9876
      @aeneasdodge9876 3 месяца назад +1

      Hell yeah I seen roots dollar bill tour talon Kweli floetry badu all greats gold u got see tru dynamic concert

    • @ethanmoore2600
      @ethanmoore2600 2 месяца назад +1

      @@realsevencarter they had a tour where he opened for her, i was lucky enough to get to see in minneapolis. Ive also heard that they had a tour where she opened for him. he opened the show sprinkling rose petals for her, dope to see two creatives in work like that

  • @cusswordinc6745
    @cusswordinc6745 3 года назад +275

    Thanks Mos Def, this song helped me through some rough times. All endings aren’t happy but the journey is awesome!!!

    • @Ponfizius
      @Ponfizius 3 года назад +6

      True that my friend

  • @spaceclouds1017
    @spaceclouds1017 3 месяца назад +215

    Who still here in 2024?

  • @DOUG-E-BEATZ
    @DOUG-E-BEATZ Год назад +472

    In one of my darkest days I thought about unaliving myself to this song. I decided to live life to the fullest so I can come back to this masterpiece and remember where I once was.

    • @ihatemyelinsheaths.7514
      @ihatemyelinsheaths.7514 Год назад +6

      The reason I'm listening 🙃

    • @clAssIcAllymINdless
      @clAssIcAllymINdless Год назад +11

      I am so glad you're still here

    • @DOUG-E-BEATZ
      @DOUG-E-BEATZ Год назад +14

      @@clAssIcAllymINdless Thank you. I'm 23 days sober and feeling way better.

    • @singingbanshee
      @singingbanshee Год назад +7

      Thank you for sharing that positive outlook
      You're not alone man, unfortunately I had a similar experience two years ago, living somewhere I didn't want to be but seeing this comment was like a flower being planted in a dark hole
      I'm glad you powered through and made it today
      It definitely takes strength❤️‍🩹
      congrats on staying sober💪

    • @DOUG-E-BEATZ
      @DOUG-E-BEATZ Год назад +6

      @@singingbanshee No doubt brother. Thank you so much. Stay strong 💪🏾

  • @igorgameover
    @igorgameover 8 лет назад +2297

    I will listen this song to the end of my life.

  • @romanruddell
    @romanruddell 2 года назад +291

    'This thing called rhymin, no different from coal minin, we both on assignments to unearth the diamond' This shit is why I miss Mos damn I hope he gets back to it

  • @DARKSEID76
    @DARKSEID76 Год назад +84

    Songs like this are why I use RUclips Music over Spotify.

    • @ragnar684
      @ragnar684 4 месяца назад +1

      the song is called travellin man dj honda

    • @brettbodie9191
      @brettbodie9191 4 месяца назад +7

      @@ragnar684 Different version

    • @normieville594
      @normieville594 6 дней назад

      or just free regular youtube, so much great music i only find here

  • @UnleashedTraining101
    @UnleashedTraining101 6 месяцев назад +28

    Man what a lyricist 🔥. Mos def is the Bob Marley of hip hop.

    • @africanbella28
      @africanbella28 2 месяца назад +1

      Well said👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @biniamworku6911
    @biniamworku6911 4 года назад +498

    September 2020 over the world we go.
    This song is Gold!!!

    • @BraidenVennum
      @BraidenVennum 4 года назад +2

      Biniam Worku Never step to beat a beat no other

    • @i.n.o6425
      @i.n.o6425 4 года назад +1

      Yup

    • @i.n.o6425
      @i.n.o6425 4 года назад +3

      I always went to school listen to this song

    • @lalgerino91
      @lalgerino91 4 года назад +2

      straight fire

    • @77MK-
      @77MK- 4 года назад +2

      Put this version in spotify pls

  • @jay3837
    @jay3837 2 года назад +117

    "InshAllah, I'm coming back to you"... Mos Def, keeping it real!

  • @naledidubby
    @naledidubby 7 месяцев назад +16

    I think I'm near leaving my brother in an abusive household. I dedicate this song to him .I love him so much and I am leaving to try a better life so I can save him when I have the means to . Wait for me and hold me like I'll never go , I'm a traveling big sister ❤❤ I'll be back to you

    • @georgeshiroda1173
      @georgeshiroda1173 6 месяцев назад +1

      May God guide you through your journey have FAITH

  • @Fesiangi
    @Fesiangi 2 года назад +235

    Yo yo what time the plane leaving?
    Alright, see you at the airport
    I'm leaving, on the next plane
    I don't know when I'll be back again
    Kiss me and smile for me
    Tell me that you'll wait for me
    Hold me, like you know I'll never go
    Even though you know I will
    I'm a travelling man
    Moving through places
    Space and time
    Got a lot of things I got to do
    But God willing I'm coming back to you
    My baby-boo
    I'm a travelling man
    Moving through places
    Space and time
    Gotta lotta things I got to do
    But God willing I'm coming back to you
    My baby-boo
    I'm leaving
    Well go'head and leave
    The call heard around the world from the wives of MCs
    These cats is paying more than half a pound
    My garment bag'll snatch it down
    Ain't got the skate, but we can probably run it back in town
    Scenarios like this is tear jerkers
    For the modern emcee, ie. the blue collar worker
    Cause this thing called rhyming, no different from coal mining
    We both on assignment, to unearth the diamond
    When you start climbin', and them eyes start shinin'
    You be struggling and striving
    And they think you prime timing
    Maintain and keep silent
    Make note and observation
    This confrontation
    This is the daily operation
    My concentration
    Stay focused on my recitation
    Bout to reach my destination
    With no pause or hesitation
    Baby make the preparation
    Cause this ain't no recreation
    This is pro-ball
    And we lettin' you know y'all
    At the show y'all
    Doing this for doe y'all
    Get the phone call
    And I'm ready to blow y'all
    Bout to go y'all
    Been a pleasure to know y'all
    And I'm lettin' you know that
    I'm leaving, on a jet plane
    I don't know if I'll be back again
    Kiss me and smile for me
    Tell me that you'll wait for me
    Hold me, like you know I'll never go
    Even though you know I will
    I'm a travelling man
    Moving through places
    Space and time
    Gotta lotta things I got to do
    But Inshallah I'm coming back to you
    My baby-boo
    I'm a travelling man
    Moving through places
    Space and time
    Got a lot of things I got to do
    But Inshallah I'm coming back to you
    My baby-boo
    I'm leaving
    But God willing I'll be back home
    To drop these heavy ass bags up off my back bone
    Around the world with a catalogue of rap songs
    My baby girl is walking, been away for that long
    But no you haven't well at least that's how it seem to me
    My hometown is like a whole different scenery
    The old timers on the stoop leaning leisurely
    The new jacks up in the parks smoking greenery
    Easily taken for granted when you up in it
    But it's sweet scented, when you been down for a minute
    Move around city limits, break 'em down with the vintage
    The inovinin', classical b-boy image
    Collect the winnings
    Cause it the reason that we came here
    This thing is not a game here
    The fortune not the fame here
    From New York to the Cackalacks
    Cali and the Cadillacs
    Chicago no we innovate
    Infiltrate Virginia state
    DC make me stimulate
    Philly know we penetrate
    Georgia make us generate
    Let's set a date to get the papes
    They celebrate to my jams in foreign lands
    Even your mans in Japan know who I am
    Minasan, make everybody out in Nippon
    Say ichiban, may God man bo where you're getting from
    Phenomenon
    Scuse me that's a phone call
    It's a show y'all
    Trying to get this doe y'all
    Bout to blow y'all
    Been a pleasure to know y'all
    And I'm lettin' you know
    I'm leaving, on a jet plane
    I don't know if I'll be back again
    Kiss me and smile for me
    Tell me that you'll wait for me
    Hold me, like you know I'll never go
    Even though you know I will
    I'm a travelling man
    Moving through places
    Space and time
    Got a lot of things I got to do
    But Inshallah I'm coming back to you
    My baby-boo
    I'm a travelling man
    Moving through places
    Space and time
    Got a lot of things I got to do
    But God willing I'm coming back to you back to you
    I'm leaving
    I'll be back to you
    I'm leaving
    I'll be back to you
    All over the world, we go
    DC All over the world, we go
    VA All over the world, we go
    The Cakalacks All over the world, we go
    London All over the world, we go
    Japan we go over the world, we go
    Paris we go over the world we go

    • @Alboozz
      @Alboozz Год назад +4

      Boss

    • @yOGlo
      @yOGlo Год назад +3

      💯💪

  • @hiddenmastermind
    @hiddenmastermind 5 лет назад +271

    This hook fills me with bittersweet memories of times and loves past. Slowly learning to cherish the present as we all become a page in eachother's book of travels.

    • @anthonytruman
      @anthonytruman 5 лет назад +1

      paper robots you ever been listening to a song, and wonder if there is someone else out there listening to it too? Now you can kind of find out, as long as some one leaves a comment on the song. Also, well said.

    • @porothashawarma2339
      @porothashawarma2339 Год назад

      Beautiful

    • @ghostin5699
      @ghostin5699 Год назад

      yh john denver was a genius

    • @llsmoothvevo2072
      @llsmoothvevo2072 Год назад

      Amen !

  • @NestaAstern
    @NestaAstern 8 лет назад +315

    this man can possibly be the best rapper to ever breathe air!

  • @royVMBlaze
    @royVMBlaze 12 дней назад +13

    October 2024

  • @trentyates418
    @trentyates418 3 года назад +39

    This beat makes me shed a tear. Because these were the type of rap beats and songs I remembered. Mos Def you need to come back ASAP!!!

  • @chemacmaghnuis8595
    @chemacmaghnuis8595 5 лет назад +180

    Effortless, a true wordsmith. The last of a dying breed! Respect from Ireland 🇮🇪

  • @vurra
    @vurra 10 лет назад +358

    Yo u cant imagine how great this song sounds and feels to me because I've been listening this song long time and i wanted to travel by plane for so long but now the time and money finally has come for me to travel to the motherland... What Mosdef says in this song is exactly what I feel like

    • @PhoenieFroe313
      @PhoenieFroe313 10 лет назад +7

      Completely understand where you are coming from lol!

    • @optimatium2209
      @optimatium2209 10 лет назад +6

      your fukcn shit man fuck off

    • @PhoenieFroe313
      @PhoenieFroe313 10 лет назад +19

      Optimatium - piss off.

    • @optimatium2209
      @optimatium2209 10 лет назад +3

      BabyJuelz13 raed my english DO U READ IT

    • @ScrewHead95
      @ScrewHead95 10 лет назад +9

      Optimatium
      wtf?
      go play outside with your friends kid !

  • @zurikcolbert8350
    @zurikcolbert8350 Год назад +19

    The Might Mos is always the go-to for every occasion in life, social movements, and through the good as well bad times of the heart. His lyrics speak to the heart and soul so all his songs are powerful classics.

  • @Themaneman464
    @Themaneman464 2 года назад +614

    About to go on my 4th deployment in the military. I always come back to this song when I'm mentally preparing to leave home.

    • @ShortArmOfGod
      @ShortArmOfGod 2 года назад +14

      Wars over. Ain't a real deployment.

    • @khalidsalah8063
      @khalidsalah8063 2 года назад +6

      I actually imagined being in your scenario for a sec. Just got chills

    • @eckasas
      @eckasas 2 года назад +12

      where are you going? if you end up in Lithuania, hit me up a few beers kinda help.

    • @eckasas
      @eckasas 2 года назад

      @@ShortArmOfGod as is being behind a desk with a fvcking pencil.

    • @seanm7539
      @seanm7539 2 года назад +9

      Stay safe bro

  • @Gadaamx
    @Gadaamx 6 лет назад +48

    I love this song. Glad I met Mos Def last year he’s definitely one of the greatest MCs to ever do it.

  • @tshepoparleigh1049
    @tshepoparleigh1049 4 года назад +60

    2020 Wasuuup.. Good Music Last Forever!🔥🔥

  • @shaneensyse4846
    @shaneensyse4846 10 месяцев назад +10

    Forever grateful for discovering Mos Def📌

  • @COOL896
    @COOL896 6 месяцев назад +3

    2013. I had this song on repeat studying for finals. It got me through to do that final push. ❤️🙏. Now I’m here in 2024 still playing this song

  • @bobmarley8000
    @bobmarley8000 Год назад +33

    Holy shit I've been listening to this for 9 years and never realised it was a remix.
    The amount of times I tried finding this on spotify and never could.

    • @t.r.inight
      @t.r.inight Год назад +2

      It's travellin' man by DJ honda

    • @bobmarley8000
      @bobmarley8000 Год назад +1

      ​@T.R.I Night the original is yes

  • @MalThomas-v1o
    @MalThomas-v1o 21 день назад +4

    13 years later and just now hearing this and I’m 26 right now. Just trying to find happiness & purpose in this world

  • @louisiana_hotsauce3746
    @louisiana_hotsauce3746 3 года назад +77

    June 3, 2021. I am here reflecting on my life. Due to particular circumstances, I’ll never be the same. This song helped me realize, that I am in fact, a Traveling Man. It’s created great change in my life by simply changing my location. I hope everybody listening to the legendary Mos Def, resonate with the feeling of peace within moving on in life. To all my brothers & sisters, keep traveling, keep maneuvering to be better at being the best you. Peace. ✌🏽 ♒️

  • @AlexandrBorschchev
    @AlexandrBorschchev 6 месяцев назад +3

    This is timeless.

  • @DecentDabbs
    @DecentDabbs Месяц назад +12

    Makes me wanna take a smoke ride like I’m in HS again. 😢 boom I’m 41 married and have 2 kids. Hold on kids it goes fast

  • @TrueMeaning
    @TrueMeaning 7 лет назад +787

    One of the greatest songs of the last 30 years

    • @LokyMusik
      @LokyMusik 6 лет назад +7

      miserably too underhyped :(

    • @consistentinconsistency3867
      @consistentinconsistency3867 6 лет назад +16

      True Meaning
      This isn't even the original song.
      It's a remix.
      It's baffling to me how this remix is so much more popular than the original version.
      The original is better, it's called DJ Honda - Travellin' Man.

    • @consistentinconsistency3867
      @consistentinconsistency3867 6 лет назад +7

      elijah-
      This song is not better than the original version, at least for me.
      Music is subjective, though. Everyone has a different opinion, you cannot say that this remix being a better song is a *fact* - because it's not a fact.
      I'm not bringing this remix down, on the contrary - I'm informing people about this remix song's origins and giving a shoutout to Honda who actually came up with it.
      Not bringing anyone down.

    • @consistentinconsistency3867
      @consistentinconsistency3867 6 лет назад

      elijah-
      Ok, and...?

    • @Cagey7531
      @Cagey7531 6 лет назад +2

      get your fucking ears waxed

  • @misspandesal
    @misspandesal 2 месяца назад +3

    This gem is a masterpiece. I remember being single, young, in wonder of what the world had to offer and this song captures that exact feeling. I'm here, grown with a full family , career, etc, wishing I could feel like that again!

  • @louischarlesdalton
    @louischarlesdalton 3 года назад +69

    i love this song. i used to listen to it just before i left my london house for university, in a different part of the UK (Cornwall). It was so meaningful to listen to it, I was leaving my mum, sister, my dog, who died whilst I was at university. You leave your house as one person and return as another. I was leaving, never to return the same. It's beautiful and sad at the same time. Good music good times.

    • @anthonytruman
      @anthonytruman 3 года назад +4

      Well said. I also love this song and feels meaningful in my life aswell. Much love

    • @varunsrinidhi2618
      @varunsrinidhi2618 3 года назад

      Sorry to hear about your dog, dogg. But you got taste there.

  • @TheHAARPfacility101
    @TheHAARPfacility101 8 лет назад +281

    keep hip hop alive.

    • @ugurturan5706
      @ugurturan5706 8 лет назад

      u say it bro

    • @hueyfinesse
      @hueyfinesse 8 лет назад +2

      +Trevor Philips yesnigga

    • @Mountainmist8384
      @Mountainmist8384 6 лет назад

      2O18- This is America, Childisch Gambino. HH still alive

    • @dusty6964
      @dusty6964 4 года назад

      live is hip hop.. :D make the robots out...

  • @stealthz275
    @stealthz275 Год назад +61

    There's many messages this song gives, and has different meanings to people, but personally this song is about realizing that the only person that will truly always be with you is yourself, along with nothing stays the same, and change too.

  • @PeteALeet
    @PeteALeet 6 месяцев назад +56

    2024 ...still listening!

    • @JayStiles-kt2pm
      @JayStiles-kt2pm 5 месяцев назад +1

      Same here,Goated song 🎵

    • @nixkleone9096
      @nixkleone9096 5 месяцев назад

      Still listen to this 12 years later waiting on that plane to leave where I am

    • @generalmalice7941
      @generalmalice7941 5 месяцев назад

      Real recognize real we don't i.d

    • @sepptony2524
      @sepptony2524 2 месяца назад

      3 am and crying 2024

    • @joaquingonzalez5095
      @joaquingonzalez5095 2 месяца назад

      Id forgotten all about it and I just rediscovered it

  • @Blues2green
    @Blues2green 3 года назад +73

    Helped me threw my schizophrenia

    • @jman5258
      @jman5258 3 года назад +18

      Glad to hear that

    • @thekittehman
      @thekittehman 2 месяца назад

      Cured my aids :)

  • @Genasidal
    @Genasidal 9 лет назад +668

    This is my kind of hip hop, fuck that new age shit. This is like a blast from the past and a good one at that.

    • @pyrospike
      @pyrospike 9 лет назад +3

      True dat

    • @dolasuosalmi7734
      @dolasuosalmi7734 9 лет назад

      Got that right

    • @Genasidal
      @Genasidal 9 лет назад

      dola suosalmi Shawn Hourican​, surprised people agree with me! Thought I was the only one ;3

    • @tmsplltrs
      @tmsplltrs 9 лет назад +5

      Genasidal ....

    • @ladbrielmiral
      @ladbrielmiral 9 лет назад +1

      this was my jam since i was 2

  • @89apaul
    @89apaul 8 лет назад +1747

    "this thing called ryhmin no different from coal mining. we both on assignment to unearth the diamond"
    BOOM

    • @bachaarzarai1387
      @bachaarzarai1387 6 лет назад +17

      Adam Paul Classic!!,line but they didn't hear em..

    • @anquinasraquel8897
      @anquinasraquel8897 5 лет назад +8

      Dope line

    • @williammccracken7059
      @williammccracken7059 5 лет назад +4

      That is the LINE! 😊 😉👌

    • @artistoddessy8484
      @artistoddessy8484 5 лет назад +6

      Adam i just got to that part too when i saw your comment. epic "bout to go yall, pleasure to know yall" haha guy is crazy smart

    • @chocofro3
      @chocofro3 5 лет назад +1

      @Serge Lysov Actually mine is the line about Japan since I grew up there for 6 years.

  • @TubularOfficial
    @TubularOfficial 8 лет назад +77

    God now I know why my brother loves old school hip hop it's just amazing

  • @ndujamz
    @ndujamz 2 года назад +7

    Yasiin Bey/Mos Def had the potential of being the greatest and skilled eMcee in our lifetime.

  • @DragonNomak
    @DragonNomak 4 года назад +51

    Mos Def takes my mind somewhere else it,s like i can't explain it, his whole vibe is just magic, there is nobody else like him

  • @dwellez
    @dwellez 8 лет назад +101

    Food for the soul. Playing in 2017 and beyond... DOPE!!

  • @luislucio8159
    @luislucio8159 3 года назад +236

    My whole life I was moving around between cities and countries, to be honest its a sad life but it built me into the "man" I am today, 24 years old and filled with plenty lessons....

    • @oKayVa
      @oKayVa 3 года назад +10

      You must have a lot of good lessons to teach

    • @헤헤-w8k
      @헤헤-w8k 3 года назад +10

      Hope your life goes fine man.

    • @pablodemetri4660
      @pablodemetri4660 3 года назад +7

      Dope man. Keep growing..

    • @rahtishadail4248
      @rahtishadail4248 3 года назад +2

      God did that for you i got two son 18 year on his way to college other 31 very proud both me son got father good parent we not together proud of my sons and you proud of your self life go on foucs on you have blessed day🙏🙏🙏💪💪💪

    • @agnimarut6455
      @agnimarut6455 3 года назад +4

      Blessings and Love ❤️

  • @thefreckledcyn8826
    @thefreckledcyn8826 3 года назад +500

    The lyrics, the beat, this dude is a true rap artist!. Sidenote: I also like him as an actor

    • @jhole36
      @jhole36 3 года назад +10

      Aye "Be kind please rewind"..

    • @mattmay4112
      @mattmay4112 2 года назад +2

      I do too. He’s actually kinda nice as an actor

    • @DanBautista0514
      @DanBautista0514 2 года назад +1

      Something the Lord Made - was an amazing movie by him to

    • @suciofosi
      @suciofosi 2 года назад +2

      He acts in "Dexter"

    • @GoodxJ
      @GoodxJ 2 года назад +1

      16 blocks!!!! 👍🏼

  • @sherifyasser1306
    @sherifyasser1306 10 месяцев назад +12

    Peace upon my muslim brother
    Love from Egypt

  • @doping5272
    @doping5272 4 года назад +434

    The fact that this sound is never coming back makes me sad.

    • @SimpleThinkingMind
      @SimpleThinkingMind 4 года назад +92

      Its still around, It’s just gone underground.

    • @vinceyumul5658
      @vinceyumul5658 4 года назад +18

      good thing it never left

    • @chilael6892
      @chilael6892 4 года назад +11

      @@SimpleThinkingMind Throw some names, or atleast one, I'll try to dig the rest.

    • @simisosibiya03
      @simisosibiya03 4 года назад +3

      @@chilael6892 anf420

    • @Jaezus
      @Jaezus 4 года назад +2

      FWM 🤷‍♂️

  • @STANIS-LA-ROCHELLE
    @STANIS-LA-ROCHELLE 10 месяцев назад +9

    The BEST version of this song, glad that exist, thank you so much

  • @leonidaspapu3912
    @leonidaspapu3912 3 года назад +20

    came to this song the other depressed and hopeless. today i feel gratitude and love. thank you mos def and thank you universe!

  • @joaquingonzalez5095
    @joaquingonzalez5095 10 лет назад +365

    the guy who made this remix is a legend, this beat is so fresh and its vibe is awesome

  • @alamaskashuefgggggv
    @alamaskashuefgggggv 5 месяцев назад +25

    God is great

  • @schoolb0y_s400
    @schoolb0y_s400 7 лет назад +72

    The flow of Mos on this joint is the definition of flawless. It's crazy how underrated this guy is

  • @highlybaked8417
    @highlybaked8417 22 дня назад +1

    A classic that will stand the test of time from one of the greatest MCs of all time

  • @timmteller871
    @timmteller871 8 лет назад +248

    Mos Def is simply a fuckin great Rapper :)

    • @Bonus_Bananas
      @Bonus_Bananas 8 лет назад +2

      Dude is a sav actor too!!! Wouldnt be surprised to find out he's a cool guy too!!

    • @timmteller871
      @timmteller871 8 лет назад +6

      I would really like to hang out with him :) Listening to some good Hip Hop, smoke some and talk about life :)

    • @Bonus_Bananas
      @Bonus_Bananas 8 лет назад +10

      So many people I wish I could meet in the world!!!! Ugh!! :(

    • @hsgsr.13243
      @hsgsr.13243 8 лет назад +1

      Flecken zu dem Kautz Stimmt

    • @hillariousturner
      @hillariousturner 6 лет назад +1

      AMEN to that tim!!! Mos Def is one of the dopest rappers ever!!! :)

  • @jayallday__
    @jayallday__ 2 года назад +15

    love, strength & blessings to everyone reading this. you are worthy and loved. music like this put me out a dark place many times in my life and I know many people feel the same way. love💕

  • @FOE.Honest
    @FOE.Honest 11 месяцев назад +8

    This version is the greatest imo

  • @abg44
    @abg44 3 года назад +21

    I remember listening to this all throughout high-school. This remix dropped my first year of freshman year 2011. Ten years later, still one of my favorite tracks

  • @aramdecoy
    @aramdecoy 5 лет назад +26

    True Hip Hop lives on here.. through us.. please teach your children and show them this

  • @jranimations5955
    @jranimations5955 2 месяца назад +4

    Just realized that this is a remix, damn bro, I love this version- a bit more than the regular too. This cool man

  • @SuperBastian123
    @SuperBastian123 8 лет назад +137

    the Song takes you, to the perfect mind place

  • @stjepanmerkas7244
    @stjepanmerkas7244 2 года назад +20

    Today I am traveling to Germany from Croatia for work, every time I'm leaving my home this song must play 💙

  • @imjustxzavier
    @imjustxzavier 4 года назад +161

    Found this just now. Everybody start their journey to leave! Leave negativity, bad habits, and lets be grateful to even be here in life that we all share. In all of our differences, we are ALL ALIVE, with opportunity at our doorsteps. Instead of waiting for a knock, lets LEAVE the door open. Lets leave and come back and see what opportunity leaves US, after putting our effort into the universe. Happy New Years!

    • @001kevito
      @001kevito 4 года назад +8

      I'll keep these words on my mind, man. How wise! That's it.. Thanks for such a great statement.

    • @hibiscushoney3759
      @hibiscushoney3759 3 года назад +6

      🙏Great words. Thank you. Needed to read that right now.

    • @13SAD13
      @13SAD13 3 года назад +3

      Even after a year people haven’t woken up

    • @africanbella28
      @africanbella28 3 года назад +4

      Love your post!!! I can relate to it so much💕

    • @ADumDittyDum
      @ADumDittyDum 3 года назад

      Much love

  • @eddyvard1382
    @eddyvard1382 2 года назад +15

    This has got to be in the top 10 of best hip hop songs ever; Believe me it is.

  • @mikejay328
    @mikejay328 5 лет назад +44

    This beat just takes you on a journey and think about your life along the way

  • @gdot7795
    @gdot7795 2 года назад +7

    These were the days, real old school 😩🤗🙌

  • @ashboston9064
    @ashboston9064 7 лет назад +14

    speechless
    no words
    two thumbs up
    God bless Mos Def
    Love Fam

  • @Bonus_Bananas
    @Bonus_Bananas 8 лет назад +123

    Can all hip hop just sound like this?

    • @stacib1199
      @stacib1199 8 лет назад +2

      hip hop is NOT dead. . .Its just history n its never gonna b the same so...... your answer is NAW .

    • @nellyluscious
      @nellyluscious 8 лет назад +2

      Hip Hop aint dead but in ICU!!!!

    • @gdragon42069
      @gdragon42069 8 лет назад +25

      No diversity...one of the reasons hip hop is beautiful is because of its vastness.

    • @nellyluscious
      @nellyluscious 8 лет назад

      ***** preach!!

    • @nellyluscious
      @nellyluscious 8 лет назад

      les antoine I couldn't agree more!!

  • @l8Os
    @l8Os 10 лет назад +42

    You can tell how much this guy inspired J.Cole.... Cole uses this flow alot and does it well too

    • @tekvsclay
      @tekvsclay 10 лет назад +1

      Wow just clocked

    • @demolitionmann4251
      @demolitionmann4251 10 лет назад +4

      cole reps drake. drakes reps everything i hate

    • @demolitionmann4251
      @demolitionmann4251 10 лет назад +2

      Nas was like ye freedom woooo marleys, then fell back into his swag pit

    • @99clips
      @99clips 10 лет назад

      Mitchell Tiwon M NOOO !!

    • @garyespana2778
      @garyespana2778 6 лет назад

      Same exact flow as his Knock On Wood freestyle

  • @KingRagink
    @KingRagink 3 года назад +52

    Shit I've listened to this almost 10,000 times from the day I've decided to move forward and leave everything behind. Been thinking about suicide almost every day now I'm trying to start a new life. This song is bliss, a perfect match between the instrumental, Mos Def's voice and effects, sound, flow, lyrics and energy, it pumps me every time I play the song. Thank you Yasiin, may Allah/God/YHVH bless you.

    • @morii2078
      @morii2078 3 года назад +3

      Keep your head up bro fr

    • @KingRagink
      @KingRagink 2 года назад +12

      ​@@morii2078 Update : Homeless for 3 months and now I finally found somewhere to live, also I'm free from drug addiction, got a lot of things I got to do

    • @africanbella28
      @africanbella28 2 года назад +5

      @KingRagink It’s good to hear that you’re doing better💕💕💕

    • @KingRagink
      @KingRagink 2 года назад +5

      @@africanbella28 Thanks a lot. Everyone take care of yourselves, may God look upon you

    • @bisafolade7068
      @bisafolade7068 2 года назад +1

      @@KingRagink healing and protective energy ✨️

  • @fera8778
    @fera8778 3 года назад +37

    This track is still traveling and it will never stop, a golden classic. Big UP and peace to everyone hearing this. Take care my dudes and dudettes !

  • @kavkavtheg
    @kavkavtheg 8 лет назад +36

    This should be on Spotify :,(

    • @cano3416
      @cano3416 4 года назад +1

      YASS :(

    • @crismauras9538
      @crismauras9538 4 года назад +5

      @@cano3416 in spotify "DJ Honda - Travellin man"

    • @cano3416
      @cano3416 4 года назад +1

      @@crismauras9538 oh thank you so much!! Love you 😍😍😍

    • @crismauras9538
      @crismauras9538 4 года назад +2

      @@cano3416 You're welcome, I did not listen to this song for a long time and among all the videos I managed to find a comment that indicated the song on spotify, so I wanted to share it in other videos, enjoy it🎶💯

    • @77MK-
      @77MK- 4 года назад +4

      @@crismauras9538 its not the same tho

  • @KJay_525
    @KJay_525 8 лет назад +37

    This beat is the key to life

  • @rileybelden3637
    @rileybelden3637 Год назад +37

    Getting ready to ship out for the navy soon and just met the girl of my dreams. This song hits me right in the chest. Music is a timeless treasure for all to interpret

  • @ethanhawkins3391
    @ethanhawkins3391 3 года назад +7

    Every single thing about this remix is masterful. The instrumental is one of the greatest I’ve ever heard. Mos Def’s delivery and flow is arguably at his peak on this track, whether it be on this version or the OG with DJ Honda. The subject matter is incredibly powerful and had me feeling so many emotions while listening. So grateful this was recommended to me and I can share the feelings that so many others felt in the comments previously. Much love out there to all who read this ✊🏽

  • @TheBobbysWorld4
    @TheBobbysWorld4 Год назад +28

    When life gets hard, give it one more day. It always gets better sooner or later. Life is hard , trying to make it through

    • @4Frmcfff
      @4Frmcfff Год назад

      That’s not true tell that to a homeless person

    • @alkoholic3216
      @alkoholic3216 Год назад

      @@4Frmcfff it’s not true for everyone*

    • @LloydxMcfly
      @LloydxMcfly Год назад

      living proof

  • @ectomorphine4609
    @ectomorphine4609 8 лет назад +517

    this could've fit right in Samurai Champloo

  • @femkegrundmann7556
    @femkegrundmann7556 4 года назад +59

    Listening to this song throughout 2020 - the year i left my mother's house to start my business. How I resonate with this song❤ thank you mos def

    • @keanubrookes1731
      @keanubrookes1731 4 года назад +4

      How's your business going so far ?

    • @saint_kuran3115
      @saint_kuran3115 4 года назад +3

      God bless you chase your dreams gods willing everything falls into place

    • @yungdezi6836
      @yungdezi6836 4 года назад +3

      Love you Sis ,Keep grinding Stay hungry & movivated 🙏💯.

    • @femkegrundmann7556
      @femkegrundmann7556 3 года назад +6

      @@keanubrookes1731 picking up actually! I'm ready to scale In 2021! It's hard, very hard. But I don't regret my decision

    • @femkegrundmann7556
      @femkegrundmann7556 3 года назад +4

      @@saint_kuran3115 thank you so much for this. Wish you all the best Barinder

  • @nadinebehravan2223
    @nadinebehravan2223 9 лет назад +112

    mmm this song feelss so good

    • @jhes.101
      @jhes.101 9 лет назад +1

      Nadine Behravan me tooo

    • @mareo187
      @mareo187 9 лет назад +1

      JeSuS feRnaNdez MenDez and me toooo

    • @juicy34trees
      @juicy34trees 9 лет назад

      Nadine Behravan Absolutely!

    • @MitchMahoney
      @MitchMahoney 9 лет назад

      +Nadine Behravan Yes it does :)

    • @DarkVegeku14
      @DarkVegeku14 7 лет назад

      I'm travelling man. Moving through places space and time

  • @Offside-again
    @Offside-again 9 лет назад +34

    Not from Japan, I'm actually from Sudan but still know who you are :-) I love it when MC explore with singing as well. Mos Def is one of the most talented young MCs who maintained their musical integrity and remained successful.

  • @okainaimage
    @okainaimage 4 года назад +200

    This song is Ichiban! so cool to see Japanese in the lyrics! Arigatou Mos Def!

    • @Jacob-mx2fj
      @Jacob-mx2fj 3 года назад +19

      the producer is japanese - dj honda

    • @k-leb4671
      @k-leb4671 3 года назад +36

      @@Jacob-mx2fj No wonder it sounds like a Nujabes instrumental.

    • @JohneyMusic
      @JohneyMusic 3 года назад +5

      @@Jacob-mx2fj this is a remix, check the description

    • @moresnqp
      @moresnqp 3 года назад

      :o 王

  • @Johannes.Walker
    @Johannes.Walker 3 года назад +2

    ohne worte. ist das einfach krass. gott sei dank bin ich trotz des erstmal strangen anfangs dran geblieben.
    to much fire
    gretts peace out germany

  • @leratosekhoto2967
    @leratosekhoto2967 5 лет назад +159

    Mos Def is my motivation to stay conscious and true to myself
    much love for his work!!

  • @jordansandoval2736
    @jordansandoval2736 9 месяцев назад +49

    The day I found this song was the day my cat died. It felt like she was talking to me through the song as if she was telling me she was gonna be gone. I'll miss her. RIP Princess. The best girl ever.

    • @Blackwell0102
      @Blackwell0102 9 месяцев назад +1

    • @mmmmmmmmm661
      @mmmmmmmmm661 9 месяцев назад +2

      dude its a cat its not that deep

    • @vishnu00764
      @vishnu00764 9 месяцев назад

      @@mmmmmmmmm661 why not?

    • @Monsizr
      @Monsizr 9 месяцев назад

      ​@@mmmmmmmmm661 Fr

    • @noname-vu2yo
      @noname-vu2yo 9 месяцев назад +4

      nah it real I lost my bug and till this day I have erectal dysfunction, my wife divorced me and my parents died although I am in my uncles house but I am worried about him saying he wants special tickles, they deported and canceled my citizenship

  • @soul2soul504
    @soul2soul504 10 лет назад +139

    Whatever happened to this kind of Hip Hop? I guess it left!

    • @ablehusky017
      @ablehusky017 10 лет назад +54

      It's still there, you just gotta dig for it

    • @MrKushinator420
      @MrKushinator420 10 лет назад +8

      Look up "Rhymesayers Entertainment".
      They've got the best underground artists out there at the moment, Aes rock, Slug, Brother ali, etc.

    • @ExSViSiOnZz
      @ExSViSiOnZz 10 лет назад +3

      clear soul forces homie

    • @B1tchC4twillKillya
      @B1tchC4twillKillya 10 лет назад +1

      well.. he saw newday hip hop/pop shitty "stars" and he decided to left...

    • @AbstractTheClassAct
      @AbstractTheClassAct 10 лет назад +14

      you are listening to it, it didn't go nowhere. People just forgot about it.

  • @draexian530
    @draexian530 2 года назад +3

    Mos Def is one of the more influential figures on my worldview. He is a kind, insightful, and honest artist, and his work always excites me.

  • @glocksboolin3257
    @glocksboolin3257 Год назад +5

    This song manages to break my heart in the most gentle way possible

  • @skumbagoe5442
    @skumbagoe5442 5 лет назад +1289

    Whose listening to this masterpiece in 2019???!!

    • @nazthe1_252
      @nazthe1_252 5 лет назад +2

      Marcos Lopez hell yea🙌🏾🙌🏾

    • @Baltimoresfinest-81
      @Baltimoresfinest-81 5 лет назад +3

      My favorite 💯❤

    • @tobiasfrierson7814
      @tobiasfrierson7814 5 лет назад +5

      Bumpin this in Northern California right now but will be playin this when I return to Germany 🇩🇪

    • @jstiles1659
      @jstiles1659 5 лет назад +4

      Only real ppl comment on this and keep these classics alive

    • @ronacosta1151
      @ronacosta1151 5 лет назад

      👋🏿

  • @melo4087
    @melo4087 8 лет назад +474

    I'm a Travellin man.. Moving through places space and time.

    • @therealcoolguy100
      @therealcoolguy100 8 лет назад

      Yo

    • @melo4087
      @melo4087 8 лет назад +1

      therealcoolguy100 what's good son?

    • @aaronmosesj34
      @aaronmosesj34 8 лет назад

      Metal head doom?? Or something else

    • @melo4087
      @melo4087 8 лет назад +2

      +aaronmoses j yes, as well as Metal Heart. Plus they are my initials!

    • @Razah.
      @Razah. 8 лет назад +23

      MH DOOM I see you on almost every real hip hop song on RUclips Respect

  • @emilio6036
    @emilio6036 2 года назад +16

    2022 and i still love this song thanks mos def this got me over so many heart 💔

  • @bushidojunge910
    @bushidojunge910 4 года назад +31

    2020
    I can't believe , I forgot about this song, now I found it again.
    I will listen this till the day I die.

    • @MikeJay-on5tt
      @MikeJay-on5tt 3 года назад +2

      Better last than never and this song definitely touches ppl minds if they understand this

  • @ultimatewarrior15
    @ultimatewarrior15 Год назад +4

    This record is so unreal man. Mos to me is the most refined rapper ever!

  • @unluckydube
    @unluckydube 11 месяцев назад +5

    RUclips been throwing this across my autoplay every day, can't ever skip it

  • @mattjohn9565
    @mattjohn9565 3 года назад +8

    This song will never get old in my opinion.. Need more music like this!!