@easyBful More views doesn't mean anything, I don't even know Nicki besides her feat. on Kanye's last album. But I like music which can be rock, hiphop, soul, jazz and so on, just avoid the hypes (pop). That's also why I don't watch commercial tv stations (or all those useless talentshows) and I don't have social media. I'm just on the web to find something special, like The Roots. Not sure if they're nominated for the Grammys, if so, they should win it although they didn't last year.
The Roots are one of the few hip hop bands I really respect. The music they put out is so real and down to earth. And they all seem to be really cool guys, which makes things even better. I never thought they would collaborate with The Monsters Of Folk but man am i glad they did. This is a great tune. Also everybody should check out my channel and videos! Thanks to those who do
Stop running down other rappers. There's not need to bring them up. The point is, the people here know what real rap is, and you don't have to remind. Stop the hate
Hear what God of Israel YAHUSHUA-YAHUWAH (Son and Father are ONE) saying to our generation by His chosen prophets: Trumpetcallofgodonline. com ; Letter called "Purify Your Faith, and Come to the Father as It is Written": EXCERPT: "Only in the Bible and through these very Letters, of which I have given to My prophet of the end of this age, shall you find Him and know Him."
Whazup! I am a 17 year old producer who tries to make his dream come true. I have been doing this for about 2years now but started posting on YouTube a few months ago ... I have had great messages from people. but I only got 150 subscribers so if anyone wants it would be nice if you could listen to my stuff, and you might want to Subscribe me after that. one more thing, if you like my shit you can of course thumbs up this comment!
this is what needs to be played in the club....that feel good music!!...tired of the commercial junk on radios and tvs....check the group "INRG - TAKE A PICTURE" to keep real music rockin!!
If anybody has any doubt about this being anti-illuminati, pay close attention to the symbolism of this video. You have to pay close attention, but as the most liked comment said, this IS a song exposing the illuminati. Pay close attention to 1:46 - "Ignoring the prophecies" *bumper sticker of 9/11 - Remember*. Clear reference to Bush intentionally ignoring the report on his desk that depicted exactly what was going to happen untill it was too late (as he obviously knew what it said).
these people arent rappers u dumb fuck firs tof all..their poets and mcs, and to the brainwashed ones mtv is a place where all the popular artists go..where else are they guna play music on tv u DUMB CUNT..
To hear more of the "Roots" cd "Undun" and other great music come join us for the premier of our Site Hip-HopRenaissance. on December 6 at 9 pm central time. The night will include debates, interviews, and the premier of the new Roots cd "UNDUN". The Keep yourself Updated come join our page and our twitter @HipHopRen. We Provide Promotion for rappers, producers, graphic designers, and other hip hop related businesses.
@IamRippiNoobs theres a difference in what? i used to be agnostic. agnostics dont believe in a specific god but they dont deny the existence of god. so why would it be weird to like a song called dear god? theres no specification as to what god they are talking to.
this is real hip hop... just like when you could take rap or hip hop songs lyrics seriously because they meant something... good thing origins ain't lost yet...
this song is exposing everything wrong with this world...illuminati exposing secretly...love you roots love you black thought..true artists like this get no exposure...I WONDER WHYY...they play these guys at 4 in the morning on mtv just os they can say we played you..world is so brainwashed..listen to guys like this and mos def etc and see whats truly going on...stop living fantasys you broke motherfuckers who worship billionaires who DONT GIVE A FUCK ABOUT YOU
@StatenIzzy1 This has nothing to do with the illuminati if there even is one. There is no secret society there is just greedy people and record companies.
@StatenIzzy1 So it's only considered exposure when you're on MTV?? Who the hell still watches MTV for the music anyway? You're the brainwashed one if you actually take MTV as a serious music source. Also.. rappers aren't doing shit to expose anything. You want to learn the truth about this fucked up world? Pick up a book! Stop acting like your music is so profound. Sure these guys are intelligent but damn you're dumb as hell thinking they aren't popular.
@StatenIzzy1 okay, who worships billionaires? and of course they dont care about me, they dont know me. Look i like the song, but the Illuminati is not a real organization. And yes, i have done a ton of research , but nothing that has made me think they are real. Call me brainwashed, but i am just being logical here.
@TheMagicBolt i did more research and ur probably right i dont think they exist either..but fck it somethings definately going on....illuminatis bullshit tho...
Illuminati? Brainwashing? If you weren't OBVIOUSLY schizophrenic I may be inclined to agree with you, but you live in a delusional world where all of your problems are caused by an imaginary cabal, and solved by an equally fictional deity.
@AdventEdge However, imagination and fictionality are called into question when people find meaning in them. It is no longer a question of the incommensurability of fact v. faith, it is a question of life, and how we attribute meaning to things. You aren't forced to believe anything that isn't true, but you aren't forced to find fault in it either.
Besides the rest of your pseudo-intellectual babble, I'd have to disagree with the last part.
Yes, you ARE forced to find fault in things, that's what you're supposed to do unless you prefer to be an ignorant asshole. Instead of instantly accepting things you see on the internet, do your fucking research, be SKEPTICAL, educate yourself. What you're saying is akin to saying "Hey, be as gullible as possible".
@AdventEdge Why do you seem so angry ? Two people can have an intellectual conversation and disagree and please don't tell me what I'm trying to say, because you're not ready to hear what I'm really talking about. I will start with this simple question, are you afraid of death and if so why (or why not) ?
Also, I accept that which I choose, without paying any attention to the video I read your comment and wanted to hear more. I'm skeptical but not hateful which is what your tone seems to be.
To put it in the perspective of Penn Jillette, why would I be afraid of death? If I was not afraid of 1890 when I did not exist, what would I have to fear from the same fate?
And I'm frustrated with how people blindly approach things with blatant superstition and paranoia instead of reasoning and logic, I'm vexed by this form of idiocy because it has been proven to be dangerous time and time again. So yes, I'm fucking mad that people are still going on about this 'illuminati' tripe.
@AdventEdge While you may not have existed in 1890 upon your death, existence does not cease, for there will still be memories of your existence. In a sense we are only ever what those remember of us, and this uncertainty is unsettling.
I would agree with that, and I think this is done because of fear of the final liminality. However, I think human nature is to throw faith at things which seem absurd, for living is absurd and therefore life is "validated" when one has faith in its absurdities.
@TheKt32 I agree with you, but the same reason as to why we throw faith should be removed. Faith is no more than a defense mechanism.It's necessary to make things not absurd, through reason.
hey im a 17 year old rapper and i would appreciate some constructive criticism from yall. i recorded a track to the "what they do" beat. tell me what you think
todays hip hop is trying so hard to keep up with whatever style or fad thats current....hip hop used to be about creativity and portraying real talent! ....radios, tvs, award shows are so damn predictable now, i hate it! ......watch the group "INRG - TAKE A PICTURE", revolutionizing the sound of good music!
technology turning the planet into zombies "- This song almost makes up for that Walka Flocka interview
(P.S.) to answer this prayer God doesn't exist and if a supernatural entity some how does exist somewhere know that it does not give a damn about life on earth
@lakerskins21 and you know this how? you saying some dumb shit like god doesn't exist is as stupid as someone saying god does exist! Think what you will but one has to ask themselves that the thing we walk on day to day. the thing that provides us our live, our breath, our food. is that not a god? is earth not a living being? To our knowledge its the only container to life that there is. so instead of saying you positively know there's no god, just think a little more i know it maybe hard!
@EmceeF45 I'm talking about any man made god(s). Earth is not a god and is not living, those were dumb question. I'm not claiming to know how anything works in this universe but i'm annoyed with hearing people's dumbass explanations. I have been convinced way beyond a reasonable doubt that all major religion's gods are bullshit. is it really ignorant for me to say a being with magical powers that has no physical proof of existance does not exist?because it's like saying unicorns don't exist
@EmceeF45 Technically Earth is a rock so no, it's not living. It's distance from the sun makes life sustainable but no the Earth is not an organism and saying god doesn't exist is the most logical conclusion as theists have made the claim that the universe is run by a deity so it's on them to prove it.
Hello people of YouTube. I'm a female MC from Dallas, Texas. I have a song/video of me rapping to I Use to Love H.E.R. by Common(REAL HIP-HOP). Check it out and let me know what you think. Thank you! ...By the way, I freakin' love this joint!
it's hard to wrap my head around the fact that ppl dislike The Roots' songs/videos. must be the same clowns who call garbage commercials rappers like wayne, drake, ross, gay-z, kanye and whoever is out these days "hip hop."
There's nothing wrong with the rap game...things are proceeding just the way they are supposed to...25 - 30 years from now people will look back and see where went wrong musically...Better days are coming my friends...believe it!
The Best Album Of Last Year In Hip-Hop. Yet Who Gets The Props? Cookie Cutter Creations. A Sad State Of Affairs. Bring Back Inspirational Music. Ignore The Propaganda. Don't Support The Mainstream. Separate Yourself From The Ignorance. Focus On The Small Minority That Keeps Rap Thriving. Don't Buy In To Deception Instead Lead The Blind To The Water So They Can Drink Without Being Poisoned & Brainwashed. A Movement Requires Like Minds Unifying For A Greater Good. 1luv To The Roots.
Man why does this song have so little hits? So under rated!!!!!!! black is true hip hop, a beast!!!!!!!! thumbs the fuck up,LET THESE PEOPLE OUT HERE KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! cuz they ant gone ask some 1 lol.
hey im only 18 and i make music for every one to listen to and relate, so whenever you have the time please check out my channel, and tell me what you think...thanks for your time
Haahahahaha I can't believe you really said it needs a verse from lil Wayne he couldnt imagine getting on a track like this cause this is real hip-hop none of that fake garbage stuff lil Waynes on
out of 458,669 veiws, I'm probably 458, 660 of them! LOL, jk but I have literally been playing this over nd over again everyday! <3 Love theRoots. Such an amaazing group! Cant get enough.
this song needs more views dammit. one of the most important songs of this era. not jsut hip hop.. songs... end of story. anyone who disagrees are the people blackthought is speaking about in this song.
Hey, I’m a young artist, & I would really appreciate it if everyone would check out my cover of Michael Bublé’s “You’re Nobody till Somebody Loves You.” Although I’m knowledgeable that Michael Bublé was not the first to record the song, my version was inspired by his rendition, nonetheless. I promise you that you will not regret giving my version of the song a listen, & it will truly knock you off of your feet! So please listen & enjoy! Thanks!
Oh yeah, and Jim James is the man
00Mayes 1 day ago
This is one of my favorite songs. Off of both albums. Both great artists
00Mayes 1 day ago
I just could not MOVE for couple of seconds
Dear Lord, how come I never knew music could still be...
spellbound!
abrokenlife 3 days ago
this got 632,000 wievs and nicki minaj's stupid hoe video has 7milion wievs?!!were are we going people?:(
easyBful 5 days ago
@easyBful More views doesn't mean anything, I don't even know Nicki besides her feat. on Kanye's last album. But I like music which can be rock, hiphop, soul, jazz and so on, just avoid the hypes (pop). That's also why I don't watch commercial tv stations (or all those useless talentshows) and I don't have social media. I'm just on the web to find something special, like The Roots. Not sure if they're nominated for the Grammys, if so, they should win it although they didn't last year.
Whateverpeepssayiam 2 days ago
got this spinning all day in school.
MrJcbe 1 week ago
The Roots are one of the few hip hop bands I really respect. The music they put out is so real and down to earth. And they all seem to be really cool guys, which makes things even better. I never thought they would collaborate with The Monsters Of Folk but man am i glad they did. This is a great tune. Also everybody should check out my channel and videos! Thanks to those who do
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DopeDTV 1 week ago
I didn't imagine perfection would be only 3:52 minutes long.
Drafter23 1 week ago
why doesn't this have more views?
ducktapedude 2 weeks ago
Stop running down other rappers. There's not need to bring them up. The point is, the people here know what real rap is, and you don't have to remind. Stop the hate
lostinrolls2 2 weeks ago 2
ive just been ignoring the roots these past years man,i could I! Theyre sick!!!!
cwoherem 3 weeks ago
The Roots are AMAZING thanks for the music
BPSentertainment 3 weeks ago
haha skip to 2:19 and pause it and its his constipated face! XDD
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TrumpetCallofGodLT 3 weeks ago
the songs with the most meaning get no fucking views , damn shame. -__-
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LinkyProduction 4 weeks ago
this is what needs to be played in the club....that feel good music!!...tired of the commercial junk on radios and tvs....check the group "INRG - TAKE A PICTURE" to keep real music rockin!!
jazzefingers 4 weeks ago
It's kinda funny cuz I was just watching the Amazing Atheist.
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Baylingual 1 month ago
awesome!!. this is how rap/hip hop should be. lovin it
rodeo179 1 month ago 9
If anybody has any doubt about this being anti-illuminati, pay close attention to the symbolism of this video. You have to pay close attention, but as the most liked comment said, this IS a song exposing the illuminati. Pay close attention to 1:46 - "Ignoring the prophecies" *bumper sticker of 9/11 - Remember*. Clear reference to Bush intentionally ignoring the report on his desk that depicted exactly what was going to happen untill it was too late (as he obviously knew what it said).
MarquisGemini 1 month ago
God is a busy man ... !
eden1raibi 1 month ago
fuck thats a sad video clip
Lightning972 1 month ago
Very good message. Song hits you deep where it really hurts....
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Anlimema 1 month ago
Seen
remy305 1 month ago
THE END MAKES U SHED A TEAR
xplzf 1 month ago
I OVERSTAND !!!!
kinstube 1 month ago
I need this in HD!
619luck95 1 month ago
"If Everthing Made In China, Does That Make Us Chinese?" Thats A Hard Line
BrandiLovesBeans 1 month ago
You know what's a cool coincidence? if you apply the character of Redford Stephens with the dude that robs the cab, it fits perfectly #undun
ericsaywhaat 1 month ago
@ericsaywhaat That's a cool one..!
yorenfromabove 1 month ago
these people arent rappers u dumb fuck firs tof all..their poets and mcs, and to the brainwashed ones mtv is a place where all the popular artists go..where else are they guna play music on tv u DUMB CUNT..
StatenIzzy1 2 months ago
19 people with shitty taste in music
Maximum71000 2 months ago
@Maximum71000 make that twenty
Salvy102 2 months ago
@Maximum71000 they're back to bobbing to waz-califa-faka-laka-wtf-ever-brain-dead-nonsense-spammer's name is.
gophop 1 month ago
Fucking awesome!!
dereckvon 2 months ago
Luv this, feel this, this is what life is. Love you Roots! Dear God.....
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the fact that this has less than a million views speaks to the deplorable state of music right now...
i mean...its just pure freaking genius...
22jbourne 2 months ago
Fuck Illuminati and all brainwash things !
B0kye 2 months ago
I loved this track before I watched the video...now I love it even more!!!
spider19728 2 months ago
18 people didn't vote like I did :p
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HipHopRenaissance100 2 months ago
Everyone have his own GOD !
soniruakirariru 2 months ago
Sad thing is...This song won't make all it's listeners better human beings.
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TheFizzfozz 2 months ago
Yeah......
SirDickStarbuck 2 months ago
more beef than broccoli.
yorenfromabove 2 months ago
This world is so crazy. It seems sometimes the only thing thats keepin' me from goin' insane with it is real music like this. Thats how i get over.
dsfa909 2 months ago
Top comment says that artists like these get no exposure... This is VEVO. Don't talk about something on VEVO being unpopular.
Good song though. Really touches up on some of the issues with this world.
ReconUnit415 2 months ago
niggas got an osprey? NIGGAS GOT AN OSPREY! damn hes fancy, osprey is hq shit
magua4 2 months ago
so underrated..
mfkbastard 3 months ago
This is what music should be...
5thletterNC910 3 months ago
@IamRippiNoobs theres a difference in what? i used to be agnostic. agnostics dont believe in a specific god but they dont deny the existence of god. so why would it be weird to like a song called dear god? theres no specification as to what god they are talking to.
muzicisuniversal 3 months ago
this is probably the most important song in hip hop of the last decade. important beyond hip hop actually. this shit is just that deep.
saintbeast24 3 months ago 13
@saintbeast24 Definitely one of the most important at least...
5thletterNC910 1 week ago
That gun Black Thought was holding at the end is not filled with gun bullets, it's filled the lyrical fire Black Thought spits
LouieV6 3 months ago 2
dude the roots blow lil wayne away brah , away
oh and by the way this song is mofkin' awesome
LetItRock420 3 months ago
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LetItRock420 3 months ago
the roots...hella underrated. lil wayne.....hella overrated.
adoboniga 3 months ago
this is real hip hop... just like when you could take rap or hip hop songs lyrics seriously because they meant something... good thing origins ain't lost yet...
panks1995 3 months ago
Amazing song. I'm addicted.
SeductiveSinn 3 months ago
Easy to shed tears listening to this song.
2blikeHim 3 months ago 34
Awesome. Thats all I can say.
rhrdlicka22 3 months ago
@starcb26 youre not athiest lol. you believe in god . its not like they said dear jesus or dear mohammed. no reason for you not to like it
muzicisuniversal 4 months ago
@muzicisuniversal he said he was agnostic. theres a difference
IamRippiNoobs 3 months ago
Im a believer and i love this song.
RFTheHelper 4 months ago
this song is exposing everything wrong with this world...illuminati exposing secretly...love you roots love you black thought..true artists like this get no exposure...I WONDER WHYY...they play these guys at 4 in the morning on mtv just os they can say we played you..world is so brainwashed..listen to guys like this and mos def etc and see whats truly going on...stop living fantasys you broke motherfuckers who worship billionaires who DONT GIVE A FUCK ABOUT YOU
StatenIzzy1 4 months ago 102
@StatenIzzy1
Get out of here with the conspiracy theories please.
103196Douglas 3 months ago
@StatenIzzy1 Lol what does illuminati have to do with Daily life. That illuminati Nonsense is just fearmongering at its finest.
Eminem117Nas 2 months ago 2
@StatenIzzy1 This has nothing to do with the illuminati if there even is one. There is no secret society there is just greedy people and record companies.
IVIonkey123 2 months ago
@StatenIzzy1 REAL SHIT THO!
ShawnFrazier22 2 months ago
@StatenIzzy1 So it's only considered exposure when you're on MTV?? Who the hell still watches MTV for the music anyway? You're the brainwashed one if you actually take MTV as a serious music source. Also.. rappers aren't doing shit to expose anything. You want to learn the truth about this fucked up world? Pick up a book! Stop acting like your music is so profound. Sure these guys are intelligent but damn you're dumb as hell thinking they aren't popular.
lasoogneypubes 2 months ago
@StatenIzzy1 yo....true dat!!...
99ishaaq 1 month ago
@StatenIzzy1 okay, who worships billionaires? and of course they dont care about me, they dont know me. Look i like the song, but the Illuminati is not a real organization. And yes, i have done a ton of research , but nothing that has made me think they are real. Call me brainwashed, but i am just being logical here.
TheMagicBolt 1 month ago
@TheMagicBolt i did more research and ur probably right i dont think they exist either..but fck it somethings definately going on....illuminatis bullshit tho...
StatenIzzy1 1 month ago
@StatenIzzy1 we don't really worship billionaires.
meNtor890 2 weeks ago
@StatenIzzy1 Amen.
ElementDaEmcee 2 weeks ago
@StatenIzzy1
Illuminati? Brainwashing? If you weren't OBVIOUSLY schizophrenic I may be inclined to agree with you, but you live in a delusional world where all of your problems are caused by an imaginary cabal, and solved by an equally fictional deity.
AdventEdge 1 week ago in playlist More videos from TheRootsVEVO
@AdventEdge can u message me and further elaborate on what you just said it sounded interesting
StatenIzzy1 1 week ago
@AdventEdge However, imagination and fictionality are called into question when people find meaning in them. It is no longer a question of the incommensurability of fact v. faith, it is a question of life, and how we attribute meaning to things. You aren't forced to believe anything that isn't true, but you aren't forced to find fault in it either.
TheKt32 1 week ago
@TheKt32
Besides the rest of your pseudo-intellectual babble, I'd have to disagree with the last part.
Yes, you ARE forced to find fault in things, that's what you're supposed to do unless you prefer to be an ignorant asshole. Instead of instantly accepting things you see on the internet, do your fucking research, be SKEPTICAL, educate yourself. What you're saying is akin to saying "Hey, be as gullible as possible".
AdventEdge 1 week ago
@AdventEdge Why do you seem so angry ? Two people can have an intellectual conversation and disagree and please don't tell me what I'm trying to say, because you're not ready to hear what I'm really talking about. I will start with this simple question, are you afraid of death and if so why (or why not) ?
Also, I accept that which I choose, without paying any attention to the video I read your comment and wanted to hear more. I'm skeptical but not hateful which is what your tone seems to be.
TheKt32 1 week ago
@TheKt32
To put it in the perspective of Penn Jillette, why would I be afraid of death? If I was not afraid of 1890 when I did not exist, what would I have to fear from the same fate?
And I'm frustrated with how people blindly approach things with blatant superstition and paranoia instead of reasoning and logic, I'm vexed by this form of idiocy because it has been proven to be dangerous time and time again. So yes, I'm fucking mad that people are still going on about this 'illuminati' tripe.
AdventEdge 1 week ago
@AdventEdge While you may not have existed in 1890 upon your death, existence does not cease, for there will still be memories of your existence. In a sense we are only ever what those remember of us, and this uncertainty is unsettling.
I would agree with that, and I think this is done because of fear of the final liminality. However, I think human nature is to throw faith at things which seem absurd, for living is absurd and therefore life is "validated" when one has faith in its absurdities.
TheKt32 1 week ago
@TheKt32 I agree with you, but the same reason as to why we throw faith should be removed. Faith is no more than a defense mechanism.It's necessary to make things not absurd, through reason.
VozAnonima1 3 days ago
AMAZING respect from Macedonia :)
MrDazFlow 4 months ago
"Who does the blind lead?" Jay Z wouldn't clap for Chris Brown but you have him framing your YouTube???
zroeaom 4 months ago
Been playing for an hour now. The Roots= REAL HIP HOP
JoeDancer88 4 months ago
i just cannot get sick of this shit....fantastic video....unbelievable song
jerzeesown 4 months ago
JIM JAMES
themanchild27 4 months ago
The Roots stay true to who they are. How can you not love them.
twiklight 4 months ago
"they said he's busy hold the line please. call me crazy i thought maybe he could mind read..." perfect song. perfect video.
missfivetwo 4 months ago
my new favorite song
Killmatic96 4 months ago
More beef than broccoli.
awmk88 4 months ago 2
real music
kyle2able 4 months ago
Awwww man after watching "yonkers" i needed this track this morning!!
Clectaski 4 months ago
@Clectaski hahahah some healing...
DoctorSess 4 months ago
Shut the fuck up and listen to the music !
DPjerkin009 4 months ago in playlist More videos from TheRootsVEVO
yeah they should be bigger..but truth be told i dont want them to get big because than theyl go mainstream and lose meaning. i love it the way it is
dieatro14 4 months ago
@dieatro14 it's all about the lust of a mans heart when they loose meaning is for them to think the flashing lights mean it's theres
IonSoden 4 months ago
la madre de dios xDDD
vmorrison16 4 months ago
This song makes me cry
LouieV6 5 months ago
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ArteeestTV 5 months ago
todays hip hop is trying so hard to keep up with whatever style or fad thats current....hip hop used to be about creativity and portraying real talent! ....radios, tvs, award shows are so damn predictable now, i hate it! ......watch the group "INRG - TAKE A PICTURE", revolutionizing the sound of good music!
jazzefingers 5 months ago
man i usually don't care for hip hop but this was pretty good.
CorporalHicks8 5 months ago
"Why haters tryna separate us like we Siamese
technology turning the planet into zombies "- This song almost makes up for that Walka Flocka interview
(P.S.) to answer this prayer God doesn't exist and if a supernatural entity some how does exist somewhere know that it does not give a damn about life on earth
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EmceeF45 5 months ago
@lakerskins21 and you know this how? you saying some dumb shit like god doesn't exist is as stupid as someone saying god does exist! Think what you will but one has to ask themselves that the thing we walk on day to day. the thing that provides us our live, our breath, our food. is that not a god? is earth not a living being? To our knowledge its the only container to life that there is. so instead of saying you positively know there's no god, just think a little more i know it maybe hard!
EmceeF45 5 months ago
@EmceeF45 I'm talking about any man made god(s). Earth is not a god and is not living, those were dumb question. I'm not claiming to know how anything works in this universe but i'm annoyed with hearing people's dumbass explanations. I have been convinced way beyond a reasonable doubt that all major religion's gods are bullshit. is it really ignorant for me to say a being with magical powers that has no physical proof of existance does not exist?because it's like saying unicorns don't exist
lakerskins21 5 months ago
@EmceeF45 Technically Earth is a rock so no, it's not living. It's distance from the sun makes life sustainable but no the Earth is not an organism and saying god doesn't exist is the most logical conclusion as theists have made the claim that the universe is run by a deity so it's on them to prove it.
CorporalHicks8 5 months ago
everytime when i hear this song i feel all the pain that is happening in this world :(
MrNico2461 5 months ago
a masterpiece song, a masterpiece video
joatansantana 5 months ago
the best hip hop band hands down
smokeace1 5 months ago
Nearly as tight lyrically as S.MOUSE!
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NewEraTrackz 5 months ago
Black Thought Is Ridiculously Talented MC I Respect True Rappers Like Him Not Gay Ass Mainstream Rappers People Listen too these Dayz
TruMaster94 5 months ago
Awesome video. Deep
guitaristeh 5 months ago
it's hard to wrap my head around the fact that ppl dislike The Roots' songs/videos. must be the same clowns who call garbage commercials rappers like wayne, drake, ross, gay-z, kanye and whoever is out these days "hip hop."
badnewsme 5 months ago
People Don't recognise Good Music. The've been fed too much bullshit
eastpak2g6 5 months ago 5
There's nothing wrong with the rap game...things are proceeding just the way they are supposed to...25 - 30 years from now people will look back and see where went wrong musically...Better days are coming my friends...believe it!
BeatsmithsProduction 5 months ago
why doesnt this song have 1,000,000+ views?
MrBrownns 5 months ago 2
God, please send someone to fix the rap game.
MrBrownns 5 months ago
Lord forgive me for my short comings
Clectaski 5 months ago
"Why's living life such a fight to the finish?"
nfeeltraita 5 months ago
Sad ending :(
ZAHALgeneral 5 months ago
12 CLOSE MINDED LOSER DOUCHE BAGS
BootiDo10 6 months ago
12 CLOSE MINDED LOSER DOUCHE BAGS
BootiDo10 6 months ago
Thank god lil wayne isnt on this....
thejerk1126 6 months ago 113
@thejerk1126 Lil wayne could never do this. Thats y they are called the Legendary Roots Crew
Wiskid86 5 months ago 3
Illuminati is alive black just explained it 4-reel
MrGrinch821 6 months ago
theres beautiful music like this, the roots and monsters of folk and then there is effing chris brown.
CrystalWTHS 6 months ago
The Roots is True Hip Hop To The CORE!
Black Thought The Most Underrated,its Sad
BigMeeks512 6 months ago 4
The Best Album Of Last Year In Hip-Hop. Yet Who Gets The Props? Cookie Cutter Creations. A Sad State Of Affairs. Bring Back Inspirational Music. Ignore The Propaganda. Don't Support The Mainstream. Separate Yourself From The Ignorance. Focus On The Small Minority That Keeps Rap Thriving. Don't Buy In To Deception Instead Lead The Blind To The Water So They Can Drink Without Being Poisoned & Brainwashed. A Movement Requires Like Minds Unifying For A Greater Good. 1luv To The Roots.
Play4Keeps509 6 months ago 5
I just listened to this whole song in morse code. Mind. Blown.
LavenderPants99 6 months ago
Man why does this song have so little hits? So under rated!!!!!!! black is true hip hop, a beast!!!!!!!! thumbs the fuck up,LET THESE PEOPLE OUT HERE KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! cuz they ant gone ask some 1 lol.
syl82100 6 months ago 2
dear god forgive me for my shortcomings.
advil209 6 months ago 6
@advil209 ha.
Bn1ZFXN4 6 months ago
My does such a high caliber song has such low amount of views?
DaGrymReefer 6 months ago 3
@DaGrymReefer some people are not ready from meaningful music.
jaraefields1 6 months ago
At first seconds of video i though its Ghetto Gospel 2
DrifterMW 6 months ago
i love the lyrics but the beat is so sick!
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ApolloDior 6 months ago
I fucking love the music of Jim James. The Roots are cool too.
sirray51 6 months ago
Even though i'm agnostic, I love this song.
starcb26 7 months ago 29
that closing scene= I've truly been there.....that robbers life wasnt worth my $200 bracelet.
ahmonrah40 7 months ago 7
Thumbs up for cool atmosphere. :)
DizDancer 7 months ago
Dear God, I'm trying hard to reach you
Dear God, I see your face in all I do
Sometimes, it's so hard to believe it...
But God, I know you have your reasons
LOVE THIS SONG!
DaBadGuyCR 7 months ago 3
this song hits me hard...
realhiphopnation25 7 months ago
THANK YOU !!!
kinstube 7 months ago
technology turning the planet into zombies''
sebaUkunt 7 months ago 3
great tunes!!!!
Great beat!!!!
amazing song, strong & poweful lyrics!!!
chilangokinky 7 months ago
Powerful video! Great song! This needs well over 1 million views...simply b/c the world needs to hear/see this message.
GRG313 7 months ago 2
Haahahahaha I can't believe you really said it needs a verse from lil Wayne he couldnt imagine getting on a track like this cause this is real hip-hop none of that fake garbage stuff lil Waynes on
chrislambchop23 7 months ago
weak... needs a verse from lil wayne
mcprankster 7 months ago
@mcprankster GTFO
bradcrosby8722 7 months ago
@mcprankster yea i agree , and maybe a lady gaga corus too, and they should feature beiber while they at it
idrinkalotmorethanu 7 months ago 5
@mcprankster are you fucking kidding me? please tell me you joking..
cubs2610 7 months ago 3
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mrgandi 7 months ago
@mcprankster kill yourself. moron
realhiphopnation25 7 months ago
@realhiphopnation25 i guess sarcasm hasn't reached the USA yet.
mcprankster 7 months ago
@mcprankster hmm, I guess not.
realhiphopnation25 7 months ago
@MIST3RH0N3S exactly your question is racism? why do you see color and I see people? Think again before you speak..
HIPHOP0NL 7 months ago
@MIST3RH0N3S
they're the ones in the ghetto......iono, I don't think that's really a stereotype in this setting.
SeboHyatt 7 months ago
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shespoisonnn 7 months ago
out of 458,669 veiws, I'm probably 458, 660 of them! LOL, jk but I have literally been playing this over nd over again everyday! <3 Love theRoots. Such an amaazing group! Cant get enough.
shespoisonnn 7 months ago 3
black thought is the realest emcee out there in this moment... no doubt..
Rapper0102 7 months ago 3
realest song out right now bar none
407MikeG 7 months ago
When the beat drops on this classic it's motherfuckin' orgasmic. One of the best songs I've ever heard.
RushingRussia 7 months ago
this song needs more views dammit. one of the most important songs of this era. not jsut hip hop.. songs... end of story. anyone who disagrees are the people blackthought is speaking about in this song.
saintbeast24 7 months ago
black thought... the greatest emcee that ever lived.
bijanbg19 8 months ago 4
great song, great video. the music video actually means something unlike today's typical MVs.
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Cerandubois 8 months ago
I LOVE YOU GUYS<3<3 IM GAY AND LOVE THIS SHIT. I LOVE SHIT ALSO; I EAT IT SO OFTEN I CAN!! CALL ME! PM ME!
jiwar1 8 months ago