ali vegas - theme of new york

[lolife85]

fuk i feel left behind man i didn't hear this dude til bout 08 even then i thought he was on his way up. what ever happen to this dude

[Anonx82]

just sounds so right.

[iysisrose]

CLASSIC SHITT.......

[HDibbles]

Fabolous had beef with this nigga, FUCK FABOLOUS

[9inchapplehead]

This was suppose to be like the next Nas.. the rap game is so fucked up turns nikkas like this to mixtapes and ghostwriting.. i heard he ghostwritten for NIcki Minaj

[KgK0]

ill

[goldenchild1211]

real rap

[rsibert12]

FUCKIN' UNHEARD CLASSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[CottageLife100]

50 got a track named " my confessions" that sampled this beat...good song.

[sunsformarion]

haha u can find the hook for critics in here by him both dope

[718HOUSE]

1st time hearing this this is NICE!

[RDoubt96]

Aint it funny how 50 and Ali were both on Columbia and 50 had a song to this beat at the same time.

[brooklynlevo]

this track will always and forever remind me of my big brother deniz,love ya !!!!!

[joebeast15]

solid ass track represents new york better than Jay-Zs new track. Pz from Bmore and 410

[egyptian420]

Yoooo....any1 know the original track with this beat? i already know 50 cent - my confessions and Saigon - Huh Mama....both ill tunes.....but does any1 know the Original of this tune....ive been looking for a few years now.....Please sum1 help me out here for the love of god

[o3rdborn]

@egyptian420 Tamara and The Seen - Affection

[trapboygwop]

yo yeathis some real shit i been listen to these niggas for years only 21

[akeemak22]

i seen you like real hiphop like ali vegas nas and az,u should give my shit a listen this is that real grown man hiphop. give it a listen.

[sodapop90210]

this is the theme of urban life, shits real

[RoCheesey]

Far Rockaway New York Is Were Im From Stand Up The Whole New York

[Frowsy1]

Daamn. I used to have this on CD. This track is so ill. That old New York ish.

And from 3:19 onward, where the instrumental is just riding out makes me reminisce... And I'm out here in the UK! Would be good to see this dude have some success.

[geccomania]

Ahh man, I remember when I first heard this dude man...on future flavaz with pete rock and marley marl, back in beginnin of summer 99...he did a freestyle, dropped this one joint with Nature in it...then dropped the joint Narcoticz....ahh man, somebody find it and post it on here man...Yo Pete Rock and Marley Man...much love to y'all, y'all had the best show on 97 man HANDS DOWN MAN. MUCH LOVE to y'all dudes man.

[kinonomics]

ta'mara and the seen-affection, jesse johnson from prince fame produced it

[gattiward]

A DJ Absolut mixtape was the first time I hear Ali. The song was called "For the Streets". Dude was hot. It's a real shame he never blew up. The "next Nas" mantle was warranted at the time.

[thagingerbreadman]

does anybody know the original song to this sample?

[wallzgotballz]

what happen to this dude, i really was amped for him to blow up

[movieguy420420]

ali sound like nas and az mixed together. thats just my opinion so dont start any internet beef

[fdyfgyh]

anybody got the 50 version of this when he talks about his Mom//

[Frowsy1]

Daaaamn. Haven't heard this in so long...

"now that's lethal"

The vibe of this song is so ill. What happened to this dude?

[Anonx82]

Damn this was 2000, remember when this just came out. Damn times have changed a lot in the rap game.

[j2sky]

yE PLS LET US KNOW IF U HAVE REAL HIPHOP ANYONE KEEP CONNECTED

[Anonx82]

Thats right because this is the only way that this shit and shit like this will stay up, Not like in the 90's on rap city on wednesdays they would have old school rap from the 80's and this we real important for us youngsters to learn and know about the roots of the music we listen to. Good looks on the vid.

[myish08]

u aint lyin...had this on a cutmaster c mixtape i think..or was it whookid?thats where and abount when i had it and heard it..

[Anonx82]

you had cutmaster, silver sufer, i roc, clue before he went mainstream,. We would go to the hip hip spot and cop the tape. Damn right I said it showing my age, tapes.

[joshgoldenc]

i'm 29 and i doooonnntttt give a gotttt daaayyyyymmmnnnnn lol!!!! i wish i woulda kept all my tapes! damn shame.

[Anonx82]

I would love it on a tape when the DJ at the end of the first side, the DJ would say I will check you on the flip side. Damn we would also cop the chew stick flavor cherry and a black and mild. Damn :)

[phesterjr]

Man, u talking about Cutmaster C and shit.. Really takes you back to what it was to buy a new mixtape. You knew that you were gonna hear some special shit. Now when u buy a rap album or a mixtape you have to prepare your ears for the garbage.

[ANTICHRISTisFunny]

Cant find "Betrayal of a thug" by ali vegas someone needs to put that joint up

[djPqbd]

QUEENS .. nuff said

[j2sky]

;o)

[PoeticAce]

vegas was a ill dude...dont know what happened...they used to say he was the next Nas....shame he never made it....he's alot better than the bullshit that's out now

[j2sky]

Definately... everyone hates the bullshit....but the mainstream companies control the market so there was no choice...or outlet On YouTube you can see original material and support those real artists. There is no monopoly on creativity or at least there shouldn't be.

[StoicTwo]

Yep yep I was just about to say that!

-Stosa!

[j2sky]

lol

[BOX5]

they go hard in new york, ali tell your cousin lamar odom to go harder for the lake show my equal yell

[IIIIIISeanIIIIII]

One of my favorite Emcee's to emerge out of Queens, New York from a large list

He did the grind work on the Mixtape Underground Circuit scene he's put out countless songs that are blazing fire!

check out my Channel for more Good Hip-Hop :)

[brooklynlevo]

used to play this on a clue mixtape in my big bro´s car...hose were the times....I miss them

[LightWeight22]

hope dudes like this keep spittin even if they isnt gettin the fame.....music like this keep me on my feet real talk.....frm punjab

[cerayfo]

@LightWeight22 Thats a real statement. It's like Good Music is a necessity to stay focused.

[RResistance]

@LightWeight22 real talk homie

[SDPhatCat]

Maybe..

[VictorVargas3185]

Swear to God Ali was the truth. He got fucked by the industry.

[andremcfarlin1]

HARD

[thagingerbreadman]

whats the original song to this beat?

[slayba]

this is the original song to this beat..

[TopShotta10904]

nah this a sample from a 80s joint, i heard it before too but i don't know the name....

[prezario]

Im very glad that there still good music out there

[thagoldenchild07]

AV sounds like Nas. No disrespect to the legendary Mr. jones, but I think this track sounds better than alot shit Nas has put out. I like Vegas because he seems authentic. He looks like a regular cat you could see riding the train out in BK or Queens.

[gunner20000]

Yeahhh, he sounds like NAS in some parts of his verses.

[SDSOverfiend]

True but i won't say he better than Mr.Jones if he sounds like him. Around the time this did dropped nas was no where to be found.

[jaeboogie85]

yo the first time i heard this song i was like damn these is the hardest shit i ever heard real to every word niggas is sleepin on kiid hard but look at the talent this kiid is bringin and he aint on like all these bubble gum ass niggas shit CRAZY

[music2thepeople]

ali vegas is the shit, u can call him 917-567-2762... no joke

[cerayfo]

Number out of service

[crazeyekilla]

and if u dont plan to play hard, you might as well stay off the court....

[jp82785]

Big up 4 postin this.....word!

[nolovefrom1]

I hope his new album is hot. this is really his last shot yo!

[j2sky]

Me too but y d'ya think its his last shot???

[nolovefrom1]

it's fucked up that rappers li ali vegas,AZ,blackthought and saigon aint on the top charts like they should be. Mainstream shit-hop is shining instead! Fuck the masses yo!

[PrettyBoyx69x]

This was when he was at his best.If Generation Gap was released back in 2000 to the mainstream, he would be a superstar now.

[j2sky]

Yep, I agree Colombia are so out of touch....they neva know what they have...but at the same time didnt just blaze lose their deal with colombia? so it left Ali caught in the mid. But still so much talent is slept on in hiphop now. Think we need some top hiphop artists to come together and take it to the next level....take ownership of record companies into their own hands....like Jigga. Think thats the level where we need to aim! 1

[Queens90]

Yep and he will never ever make another Song Like This.