This is trully one of tha sickest conscious poetic therapudic lyrical verses I have ever heard!! Real talk! Talib is an alwayz will be one of my fav MC's of all time!!
i loved the begining when he says ''If we all made in gods image that means his face is mine,Wait,is that blasfemy it has to be, if i dont look like my father then the way im livin is bastardly''
we know that what we reap we sow but we forget how low it can go you think it's bad here on earth but if you don't get to heaven, it's hell or something like that. I can't believe he didn't get a standing ovation for that verse.
The reason why talib kweli is a great MC and why he had such success with old skoolers like Mos Def is because the man put meaningful stuff out there. Unlike many of the mainstream garbage that's played on our radios nowadays.
I cried. We need to support artists like Talib Kweli, Common, Mos Def and KRS, who through their talent and creativity attempt to bring about greater consciousness to society. This was just ill man. Can't keep it realer than Kweli does.
Talib Kweli is so deep... It's almost an understatement to say he is deep. He is on so many other intellectual levels than anyone else I've ever heard. He is the definition of deep, the definition of truth.
Everyone talking about religion and the differences lol, your missing point of the poet, its all the same, were all Gods children don't do the devils work and cause separation between ourselves.
It's encouraging to see someone look at religion from a logical and historical perspective. It gives hope that in this new era, people are looking towards themselves, rather than an oppressive ideology for answers and love.
How can you NOT like this? This is a perfect display of genius thoughts transformed into words, performed beautifully for your ears. "Now who is King James? And why did he think it was so vital to remove chapters and make his own version of the bible?"
I had the fortune of meeting Talib and the dude is one of the most humble cats i have ever met. He shook my hand, chatted with me, got a photo with me. Mad respect for a real brotha.
in terms of pure beauty, Talib is the greatest emcee of all time. i teared up before listening to his one track "joy" and "being a black man is demanding the fire's in my eyes but the flames need fanning" is one of the greatest lines of all time. a fantastic poem by a brilliant artist
i love this!!!! I've been feeling like this since i was 13 years old and have never found a way to put it into words to sound like Kweli. He's one AMAZING lyricist.
its so refreshing to see someone these days who is black and open to the different possibilities of life who isn't pushing christianity (or any other religion) all the time. i never realised how little you really see that until watching this
Talib Kweli is a Genius! Screw everyone that thinks that all rappers are low life gangsters that only sing about money, drugs, killing and degrading women. A lot of rappers are deep and intelligent. I love Talib Kweli
Despite all the criticism about today's hiphop artists, there still exists some talent worth listening. But it is still so rare to find a gem like kweli where he flows so naturally and passionately. Perhaps his distinguishing feature is that he rhymes with so much depth and meaning.
His hair the texture of wool and skin the color of bronze...... The flow was nice. And depicted the minds of many who have seen the evils and deception of people within different religions. God looks at the individual and his heart, not at the group when it's time for judgement. Individuals need to work on their own souls and be a living example because that is what we are to do. We influence people everyday with our actions. You never know who is watching. One love, God bless
The reward you get is the results of a good work. To see poor kids get good food for example. That joy is the reward. So that is the legacy of good work. The result for all to remember you with. That is where heaven is.
done you wrong in the past. not to make your preacher happy, but to make the world a better place. PEACE ON EARTH TO EVERYONE ON THIS PLANET OF OURS. leave your hell behind, close your eyes and picture heaven on earth as your future. together we can make it happen. thank all of you so much. PEACE AND LOVE TO YOU WONDERFUL PEOPLE.
ohmygod that was deep and i was feelin it damn the truth they done be concelin it watchin this his inpired me to be and live and give my way cause cant nobody say what is the right way
i will give props to people who have the intelligence and caliber of thought to move past organized religion. iv been to Africa where missionary have refused to give food because of ones beliefs. On truth, there is no such think as a truth, just a complex idea, there is no such thing as a fact, just a perception. there is much more then a black and white...there is a whole spectrum.
Love this song, and the whole album it's on for that matter. Some parts of it helped me find my way when it was difficult to know what to believe. The end of the road was atheism, after being raised Christian. A circuitous transition to say the least, but it's one that I can stand behind because despite all of the outside influences, I was able to choose something I truly believe. Though his message may be a little different, Kwle
I’m implied by that spirit within me: Be careful that we don't contradict the spirit within us. Better is he that is within us, then he that is in the world. The world has not implicated the spirit within me, so what you see and hear is stipulated.
This is awesome. It's all about how religion is twisted and manipulated by people for self-gain. Poetry is beautiful. Don't renounce your faith, just don't believe in the lies.
man he's just a good fuckin lyricist. Paintin pictures and speakin the truth. For those of you who don't know this niggas names literally means: "seeker of truth" Talib Kweli. He was born for this and he's one of the best.
I believe that if you do good that you will find paradise, it is not the path you choose because all paths lead to the same location, Good is in these paths. Do good and you find love of god.
How is it that someone can say to themselves, "Let me go find every video RUclips has of this artist... AND DISLIKE IT!" What are you doing with your life people??? Stop watching videos you never wanted to see.
he is a true rapper with real things to say. I just hope that there are more kwelis and less soulja boys around in 10 years....or so help the african american "race"
"Taught early that faith is blind/ like justice when you facing time."
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I get chills every time I hear Talib rhyme.
Me Too man... me too
This is the art of real hip hop creativity and poetry
This is trully one of tha sickest conscious poetic therapudic lyrical verses I have ever heard!! Real talk! Talib is an alwayz will be one of my fav MC's of all time!!
i loved the begining when he says ''If we all made in gods image that means his face is mine,Wait,is that blasfemy it has to be, if i dont look like my father then the way im livin is bastardly''
"Heaven and Hell exist here on Earth"
SHIEEEEEEEEEEETTT!! Goosebumps.
we know that what we reap we sow
but we forget how low it can go
you think it's bad here on earth
but if you don't get to heaven, it's hell
or something like that. I can't believe he didn't get a standing ovation for that verse.
The reason why talib kweli is a great MC and why he had such success with old skoolers like Mos Def is because the man put meaningful stuff out there. Unlike many of the mainstream garbage that's played on our radios nowadays.
Everything he does is amazing but I gotta say my favorite album of all time, under any genre, is his and mos defs blackstar album. Lyrical genius
Man i wish this would cone back to tv
It would be irrelevant.
Modern rap isnt based in poetry.
I cried. We need to support artists like Talib Kweli, Common, Mos Def and KRS, who through their talent and creativity attempt to bring about greater consciousness to society. This was just ill man. Can't keep it realer than Kweli does.
Talib Kweli is so deep... It's almost an understatement to say he is deep. He is on so many other intellectual levels than anyone else I've ever heard. He is the definition of deep, the definition of truth.
Everyone talking about religion and the differences lol, your missing point of the poet, its all the same, were all Gods children don't do the devils work and cause separation between ourselves.
May Allah bless us.
ear drum is soooo sick. i continue to bump that album. kweli's words are timeless
It's encouraging to see someone look at religion from a logical and historical perspective. It gives hope that in this new era, people are looking towards themselves, rather than an oppressive ideology for answers and love.
Words sharper than a sword smh
Fucking beast
Ayjia Jai
man! talib kweli is on point! thats what you call a true lyricist.
this is one of my absolute favorite def jams. ever. ever ever. EVER. talib kweli
How can you NOT like this? This is a perfect display of genius thoughts transformed into words, performed beautifully for your ears.
"Now who is King James? And why did he think it was so vital to remove chapters and make his own version of the bible?"
I had the fortune of meeting Talib and the dude is one of the most humble cats i have ever met. He shook my hand, chatted with me, got a photo with me. Mad respect for a real brotha.
One of the sickest emcee's and poets of our time.
Been watching this poem for over a decade. Chills everytime.
in terms of pure beauty, Talib is the greatest emcee of all time. i teared up before listening to his one track "joy" and "being a black man is demanding the fire's in my eyes but the flames need fanning" is one of the greatest lines of all time. a fantastic poem by a brilliant artist
kweli is such a beast, i'm happy he didn't try to become mainstream like kanye, talib is in his own class
i love this!!!! I've been feeling like this since i was 13 years old and have never found a way to put it into words to sound like Kweli. He's one AMAZING lyricist.
"god forbid you go to hell, but if you ever been to any ghetto, you know it well..." Kweli speaks the truth
THIS IS WHY I LUV TALIB KWELI! he speaks truth.
had to watch this three times just to understand fully. wow.
The most concise and most beautifully delivered summary of religion that the world will ever hear. This clip should be enshrined in a museum.
Kweli is raw. A true musician and poet.
damn, most underrated rapper ever. along with common and mos def
Talib is the man! love this guy!!
its so refreshing to see someone these days who is black and open to the different possibilities of life who isn't pushing christianity (or any other religion) all the time. i never realised how little you really see that until watching this
Kweli is brilliant. WIsh more were like him.
I been a poet since 1rst grade, MAD respect for this poem. Talib is a genius lyrically.
Talib Kweli is a Genius! Screw everyone that thinks that all rappers are low life gangsters that only sing about money, drugs, killing and degrading women. A lot of rappers are deep and intelligent. I love Talib Kweli
Talib Kweli raps about the important things in life. He's so intellegent! Love him! Thanks for putting this up!
Talib - I sure hope I get to meet you tomorrow night. This entry was absolutely movin'
peace love & honest self expression
Despite all the criticism about today's hiphop artists, there still exists some talent worth listening. But it is still so rare to find a gem like kweli where he flows so naturally and passionately. Perhaps his distinguishing feature is that he rhymes with so much depth and meaning.
One of best poems I heard so far on def jam
His hair the texture of wool and skin the color of bronze......
The flow was nice. And depicted the minds of many who have seen the evils and deception of people within different religions. God looks at the individual and his heart, not at the group when it's time for judgement. Individuals need to work on their own souls and be a living example because that is what we are to do. We influence people everyday with our actions. You never know who is watching. One love, God bless
All Religions Are Rooms to God.
It matters not what door you pick.
The house is filled with God's LOVE
this is deep and real. this dude is too good...
Undoubtedly one of the best MC's the world has ever seen!
this is what knowledge of self gets you.
The reward you get is the results of a good work. To see poor kids get good food for example. That joy is the reward. So that is the legacy of good work. The result for all to remember you with. That is where heaven is.
one prime example here why talib is one of my all time favorites top 5 easlily
done you wrong in the past. not to make your preacher happy, but to make the world a better place. PEACE ON EARTH TO EVERYONE ON THIS PLANET OF OURS. leave your hell behind, close your eyes and picture heaven on earth as your future. together we can make it happen. thank all of you so much. PEACE AND LOVE TO YOU WONDERFUL PEOPLE.
The most underrated mc to ever touch the mic.
Wish more rappers had the ablilty to spread their knowledge like Kweli.
ohmygod
that was deep and i was feelin it
damn the truth they done be concelin it
watchin this his inpired me to be
and live and give my way
cause cant nobody say what is the right way
So Clever
This Is Beyond Great
Talib Kweli Is A Straight Up Genius
i will give props to people who have the intelligence and caliber of thought to move past organized religion. iv been to Africa where missionary have refused to give food because of ones beliefs. On truth, there is no such think as a truth, just a complex idea, there is no such thing as a fact, just a perception. there is much more then a black and white...there is a whole spectrum.
word is bond, this is hip-hop in its essence and real.
im in love with the words he say.....
This is one of the most relevant poems for our present age!!
i saw him yesterday in Austin SxSW was awsome he exploded on stage and he didn't control his energy very well hes better on CD
Love this song, and the whole album it's on for that matter. Some parts of it helped me find my way when it was difficult to know what to believe. The end of the road was atheism, after being raised Christian. A circuitous transition to say the least, but it's one that I can stand behind because despite all of the outside influences, I was able to choose something I truly believe. Though his message may be a little different, Kwle
Exactly. Our generation isn't completely lost.
mashALLAH may their eyes be opened and may they be guided to discover the beauty of islam
Dude this piece is GOLD.
wow. simply remarkable. this is the truth and i will reevaluate my views on religion and catholocism (I am a devout Catholic) because of this video
The rhyme asks a lot of obvious questions with easy answers. That being said, simple-minded folk will be fascinated im sure.
Dope dope dope he brought it dig his lyric for life
disz deep...it make yu think...i luv talib kweli
EVERYONE NEEDS TO LISTEN TO THIS!
heard this before.. had to remind myself how sick kweli is. pure genius
Taught early that faith is blind like justice when you facing time
If we all made in God's image then that means his face is mine
Thats what we need a return to the roots.
One of the realest MC's to ever exist Talib Kweli is a living legend
that was the essence of perfection! I LUV HIM W/All MY HEART. That's what RAP/Hip-Hop REALLY IS!!!
I’m implied by that spirit within me: Be careful that we don't contradict the spirit within us. Better is he that is within us, then he that is in the world. The world has not implicated the spirit within me, so what you see and hear is stipulated.
1word "RAW"...
Much luv from Texas...
Duce peace 1luv.
This is awesome. It's all about how religion is twisted and manipulated by people for self-gain. Poetry is beautiful. Don't renounce your faith, just don't believe in the lies.
*click,click,click,click* Love this!!
This is wickedly Amazing! Talented individual who spoke nothing but ABSOLUTE truth!
I only listened to 19 seconds of it AND I'll NEVER get them back.
what he's all about. I was showed this before i even knew he was a rapper. from there he just blew my mind.
Great !! I wish he would come back & make music!
"I found out that Heaven and Hell exist right here on Earth" blew my mind.
Wow!!!! I mean I can't even express this into words. Talib is the man...
This was tight, with truth, & questions left unanswered. Dang how I wish Rap was as
real as this nowadays!
this is one of the best def jams ever.
man he's just a good fuckin lyricist. Paintin pictures and speakin the truth. For those of you who don't know this niggas names literally means: "seeker of truth" Talib Kweli. He was born for this and he's one of the best.
i am in AWE! jaw laid out on the floor!
that was AMAZING!
omg I saw this on tv. awesome to find it online.
I believe that if you do good that you will find paradise, it is not the path you choose because all paths lead to the same location, Good is in these paths. Do good and you find love of god.
For anyone who didn't know, this is now a song on the "Ear Drum" abum. It's called Give 'Em Hell.
Everyhting he said is a 100% true. I believe it because I went through the same thoughts as a little kid as he did
Stay humble in your greatness TK! Always said this dude is one of the most underrated minds of our time.....the bit on religion is so spot on.
We need more like Talib to help spread knowledge like this.
Everyone of those 92 ppl that disliked this video....are the main ones sucked into this terrible world that we live in.smh
Glad I got to see him Live this year in Sydney, dats of da chain
How is it that someone can say to themselves, "Let me go find every video RUclips has of this artist... AND DISLIKE IT!"
What are you doing with your life people??? Stop watching videos you never wanted to see.
wow talib he is a very sane man. he know what he is talking about and it rhymes too
he is a true rapper with real things to say. I just hope that there are more kwelis and less soulja boys around in 10 years....or so help the african american "race"
he put this poem into a song... give em hell off his album ear drum.....still fire either way
HE KILLED IT
this is definitely one of the illest spoken word poems I've seen on youtube