Blu & Exile - Cold Hearted

[KryptonDaVillain]

One of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time. So glad I heard this when I did.

[ochocinco852307]

hip hop at its finest

[SoCalDude805]

Below The Heavens is my generations Illmatic.

[feelthebreezemusic]

This is literally my favorite song of all time. How that feel Blu???

[ayoitsmeeeh]

Cold hearted and young, a dumb kid with a gun..

[ochocinco852307]

a very underrated song that talks about dis-functional families and domestic violence..we need more rappers with substance in their music. 

[madisonweber]

one of my favourite rap songs of all time, if not my favourite

[celtics3456789]

Possibly Top 10 greatest Hip-Hop songs of all-time?

[Jazmine361]

Replay button - the button ive been pressing for the past hour

[TheMrrichie19]

the day i find this album in physical copy... is the day i'll stop buying cd's

[FeelLuk7y]

Thank You

[1Polomanralph]

1polomanralph

[jamhotels]

reminds me of common and bilal

[TheHuntress144]

chills!

[jamhotels]

@Yogirljann wasup

[YoGirlJann]

THIS IS BEAUTIFUL THE WORLD NEEDS THIS

[SIRnonsense123321]

this sample is too SICK! nut nut*

[4AFR]

great

[dhud707]

The lyrics on the hook in the background are dope. Loving this track. I was led here from a foreigner on a social networking site. dope!

[pennzST]

BLU is a BEAST! can we vote him on the next 'Cypher'????

[PrincessGuinevere]

My friend showed me this guy, and I think I found something I truly believed in. I discovered a new religion :)

[jhofay]

'but my wounds show the moon shining off of his blood, his blood ran through his mom, his mom ran outside, 5 niggaz wit guns...' – line gets to me everytime

[MrOrdile]

his lyrical content is so ill, i believe that he is the bob dylan of our generation.

poets come in many forms of music.

[puertoricanguy999]

Beautiful.



[mont140]

Blu's music is art

[002Trance]

i fucking cant wait for this album to re'stock on UGHH! id love to buy this album<3

[JayTheMan10]

People sleeping on Blu smh -______- people like this have to be heard!!

[DZ925]

i like rapper like this uses metophors right just really nice 

[beedotgeedot]

One of the best poems I've ever heard, not to mention another Blu classic.

[SMooCHii305]

Blu really getting slept on..

Realize real talent....

IT'S RIGHT IN YOUR FACE!!!

get wit it

[FuturisticDude]

This song has so much soul in it. Every time I hear it I feel the soul in me, present and strong.

This is by far my favorite track on this album.

[TeamCoolingIt]

love it 

[Roger61571]

wow this song speakz too me

[85KaliBoy]

heaven sent



[creamnall]

thank u Lord for this good music. give good artists hope, im bout to light one up to this fo the first time.

[feelthebreezemusic]

TOP 5 FAVORITE SONG OF ALL TIME

[Hellrun1]

feels like ⎝⏠⏝⏠⎠

[FuturisticDude]

The production on this track is mad dope. I don't even know how Exile comes up with the stuff he does and puts it in his tracks. Crazy good, can't get enough of Blu and Exile!!!

Can't wait to see this live at Rock The Bells! Hopefully they perform it.

[epiphany3551]

BangA!!

[LaseredLoser00]

what sample did he use for the chorus?

[Piddlywaks]

@LaseredLoser00 It's not a sample. It's Miguel.

[FeedBrainLunch]

this shit is toooo ill

O___o

[jgatlin77]

watts good everybody i'm an aspiring 18 year old producer and rapper and i HATE to sound like a spammer but if you have 2 min of free time i promise you won't be disappoint in the REAL hip hop i have on my page VERY similar to the music that the industry is missing today... i'd appreciate any and ALL feedback

[eachneverydaynosleep]

BLU >

Blu is realeasing a lot of shit this year stay tune

NoYork

New BLu and Exile

Rerelease of GodLeeBarnes mastered Check his twitter just announced

He has other shit too but these are the ones I am starving for this year

[MrRodneyBlack]

How many more days can this song take me through? Truly a soft, sumptuous soliloquy from Blu.

[bumpyheadman]

just uploaded two vids Against the wall (instrumental produced by 9th wonder), and a freestyle(off the top) over the "You got me" instrumental stop being dicks and check it out

[SoCalDude805]

damn, I wish he would release this so I can get a hard copy cd and vinyl. 

[barlos1982]

@SoCalDude805 It was re-issued last week @ ughh.com

[albanirap]

For everyone asking

The Sample of this beat if from "Detroit Emeralds - I'll never sail the seas again"

Exile did a good job on this one

[alexram16]

this is art.

[sogansta10]

i love blu's voice

[BrotherChimaobi]

I respect Blu for this track, it kept me afloat in 07 and parts of 08. Real talk, whoever singing that refrain is also blessed with a voice. And of course, Exile did good on this beat.

"Seed killa # 1, seed killa #2, seed killa #3" - dang...

[aleon3000]

@BrotherChimaobi its actually Miguel. crazy! i enjoy going back and finding lil shit like this.

[BrotherChimaobi]

@aleon3000 Appreciate that, friend! One.

[ArrudaK]

anyone know where i can find the instrumental ?

[scoop2230]

Blu and Shad are the two realest MC's out there... this song blows me away every time I hear it.

Stuck here Below the Heavens for eternity.....

[xXRHASO23698Xx]

So Sick!

[BlacKnight4811]

this song its it rmind me when i was young

[TAIWO110490]

who sings the chorus?

[h4z]

@TAIWO110490 Miguel, the same guy who sings the hook in 'First Things First' on the album.

[UnlimitedProdiction1]

Below the Heavens is so dope that I went to every store in Houston looking for the album, when I didn't find it, I ordered it off Amazon just so he can get my money. This album too good to download. I'll support Blu anyway I can

[weBLOWtrz]

@UnlimitedProdiction1 you shoulda known something so dope would be missing from the shelves bra. this isn't the late 90s anymore. keep up the good work tho

[TheJnor]

tru blu

[MetalFingersDale]

amazing.....more then music..this is an art....so snap a shot while hes not or get the picture later...most dont understand

[stevenmcilwain]

y dont i hear these guys on the radio there beast

[ce3flow]

How can you dislike this song though? I don't understand..

[RICExCRISPY]

8 people be cold hearted and young.

[P3rfection23]

how is it possible for a song this good to even exist?

[aleon3000]

@P3rfection23 and "Below the Heaven's" of all places, lol!

[taco398]

blu atmosphere quest buckshot and yes pac = tru hip hop

[KevinTheVillian]

I fuckin love this song :)

[flamepan]

for every person that disliked this video 70 people liked it because they know what rap is and support underground

[kidBRAV3H3ART]

who dare dislike this?? are you kidding me right now??? 8 people are coldhearted and dumb..

[Deekstercph]

@kidBRAV3H3ART

Hahaha. Very clever.

However, let people to their own opinions, although I agree with you. So 'imma give it to you, wholehearted and young.

[niallz]

haha anybody hear Miguel zonin

[spriot]

Make this nigga famous thumbs up if you agree!!!

[eight0nickleoxnard]

@spriot that would be dope but then he'll get played out..just look at what happen to wiz

[antizzleness]

@eight0nickleoxnard wiz was raw and all, but he wasnt close to this. hip hop these days NEEDS blu like a messiah lol

[Ghost1X3]

8 people are color blind they cant see blu

[mooshashie]

@Ghost1X3 i actually am color blind :P

and this song is great either or :D

[XbladeDragon]

@mooshashie so you can't see the cover?

[AZDoeDieNasIllmatic]

@Ghost1X3 ha.. that's a good one.

[caaammmz]

dumb kid with a gun.

[Hannibal394]

His voice is like a combination of j.cole and common

[iousup]

dont just open your ears for this one, open your hearts

[MorbidShit2007]

THIS IS BEAUTIFUL MUSIC

[YUNNUC42]

Blu is the black jesus of rap.

[D0ctr3D]

i culd live my whole life wit only dis album in my ipod nd be perfectly happy

[ugliguy]

my favourite Blu track who sings the hook again

[prestonrover]

@ugliguy It's heavily sampled from Detroit Emeralds - I'll Never Sail The Sea Again

[phillydam]

@ugliguy Miguel Jontel

[MrThorntom]

check out DUENDAY on facebook

[MrThorntom]

gea gea

[desicuellar]

holy shit........

[SoundSystem2]

i hate this song beacause it ends after 3:15 ;D

[IxCLuTcHxI]

this beat...and the lyrics...just the feel you get from this song...masterpiece.

[Ginga]

Blu and Miguel FTW!

[jackmihaf]

@Ginga

True dat.

[razilleD]

@Ginga blu and exile ahhaa

[kremeztutorials]

@razilleD nah i think ginga said that cuz miguel's vocals is on the chorus haha

[YUKMOUTH559]

man these bars are undeniable blu i hope ur still doing your thing out their man!!

[shawnyboy1993]

Don't take your friends for granted. Everyday is just another memory u can make with them and every second u should be enjoying, never fighting because a friendship can never be replaced.

[shawnyboy1993]

this song gives me tears and makes me sob everytime i think of one my best friend sophomore year of high school. Now i am a senior wishing i was there for him more and asked the question i regret every day, how are you REALLY doing Scott. with a simple questions maybe, just maybe i could of saved one of my best friend's life. Everyday i think of u Scott and hate you for what u did, i forgive you though because of the memories we shared and made my life so enjoyable. I will never forget u bro. <3

[teachferrer]

I represent BX and love my NY hip hop but damn some of this west coast music is as good as it gets. Amazing.

[skinnyJEANking2]

Damn. Real emotions, from this pen & pad, straight to our ears, making its way deep into our hearts. I think everyone can relate to this song in a way. I know I can. I love music, and I love hip-hop. Its amazing, hip-hop (artists like Blu) give you food for thought... 

[imPulse1919]

this song is beautiful... smh

[JulianAniel]

And the list has no particular order... I realized I didn't put Blu in there (Oops!), but obviously he is somewhere in there.

[JulianAniel]

I don't really have a Top 10 list set, but it would look like this: Andre 3000, Lupe Fiasco, Common, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Tupac, Lauryn Hill, many say Nas and after listening to "Illmatic" I dont disagree, but it wasn't "enjoyable" for me to listen too and that is my own opinion and personal preference, he is still Top 10 material. For hardcore underground hip-hop lovers: Immortal Technique, Eminem may barely make the list, Q-Tip for the old school... Lil Wayne is out of the converastion

[skinnyJEANking2]

@JulianAniel Eminem as underground hip-hop? Maybe during his come-up as a battle rapper in Detroit. But those artists you mentioned wouldn't even make my top 10 list. Check my favorites, maybe you'd enjoy some of the underground hip-hop I listen to too. Goood music.

[varyous]

@skinnyJEANking2 You sir have a music taste that i can definitely get on board with.

[skinnyJEANking2]

@varyous Thank you. I love good music, I'm glad there are people who love good music too. It is rare to find some (outside of the computer) that do. I noticed your favorites. Our tastes are similiar. We should discuss hip-hop one day.

[JulianAniel]

This may be too soon to say, but I feel Blu may possibly be the best west coast rapper ever. Prove me wrong. Send me a link if you know anyone better...

Even as new as he is, he could be top 5 of all time, and is definitely in the top 10. Of course many would disagree but I would have to say: If you consider flow, voice, word play(metaphors, similes, double/triple entendres, rhyme scheme), story telling ability (song concepts, staying on subject), and the whole poetic standpoint: He is AMAZING

[razilleD]

@JulianAniel blu i good ive been listening to him for 4 years but i know people better

[JulianAniel]

@razilleD I think what impressed me was his track "Amnesia" but either way... Who do you think is better?

[KroD313]

@JulianAniel Crooked i is the best.

[jackmihaf]

I have to listen to his music everyday to get my soul and mind. This is truly the work of a god. This is the kind of music where all the happiness unfolds.

[RainfallFantasy]

Thank you, Brenton. Thank you for introducing me to good, clasy music. I love you, my brother.

[theDolphino1123]

Blu just keeps reminding me of Q-tip. They share the same great flow and meaningful lyrics over jazz and soul samples.

[imPulse1919]

its impulse, im from the carolinas n i spit. its that simple lol. drop by a niggas channel n gimme some feedback, im tryna get better n yall can help me do tht!! Subscribe if you like! n also,i remixed Blu's song Amnesia so checkk tht out! one love.

[hubbythefat]

@Lobbiies why cant you just let the kid have a career

[Lobbiies]

@hubbythefat Why would i let that thing have a career ?

[dudeb1]

dope.

[croatianthug]

name of sample???? <3 BLU <3

[Yankyal1]

God what a relaxing album. It's so fucking comfortable, I remember every good moment in my life when I play this, bad times don't exist when this is blasting.

That bass, it's orgasmic.

[gibbylupefiascofan]

id love to hear a track with lupe and blu, that'd be soo dam sick

[googleeaterwoot]

It's negro slave music, but I like it

[martyntja]

@googleeaterwoot You stfu.

[Shokk1234567]

@googleeaterwoot Way to troll.

[SOONSTRUMENTALS]

@googleeaterwoot funny you say that when a white cat is responsible for the creation of this beat.

[XxhadoukenxX]

My momma fightin' for years

My momma fightin' her tears

Now she gotta explain the game of her life to her son

But the sun still shines

Nine children and a newborn scorn brother two

Blu, life isn't young

Dumb kid with a tongue, that I got from Hip Hop

But she left me for you, so I'ma give her to you

Cold hearted and young



[S0xpatscelts]

@XxhadoukenxX i know the lyrics.......

[clantigua2]

nice hip hop vibe with a good story line.. deep lyrics. not a huge fan of the beat but he rides it nicely with a good conclusion.

[mrmo8]

Amazing song, amazing album, amazing artist. Hip Hop is still alive, but its hiding out underground.

[sedlaaay]

him & cole is what hiphop needs right now.

DEEP!

[amexnamedluis]

yea, but it sucks that nobody knows about blu and by the looks of it, blu isn't going mainstream any time soon.

[sedlaaay]

@amexnamedluis well u never know, & i thought he was signed?

[amexnamedluis]

hmm, wikipedia says he's singed by Sire Records, which is a label owned by Warner Bros Records. The only popular group I see under Sire is "the veronicas". Let's see what they do with Blu when he puts a record out under them. I doubt we'll see him pushed on mtv or bet.

[nikoicee]

The 6 people who dislike this have no taste.

[ub3long2m3]

@nikoicee People like what they like. Come on now. I like it. lol. But still. Every ear does not hear the same thing and every brain does not process it the same. Now I don't understand but hey it's on them there lose.

[nikoicee]

@ub3long2m3 i still agree with my statement i made 5 months ago..if you don't like it then u have no taste simple as that.

[bubbadude117]

@nikoicee So true

[EvilTwinCo]

thats my boy blu!!!!!!!!!!!

[MasterDusk]

True Hip-Hop, very genuine.

[ilikefluffycow]

This song aims for the truth and hits hard. Why talk about Wayne when you could shout about BLU

[MSH4U]

My favorite hip hop album along with Illmatic

[jonhieblaze420]

@MSH4U

check out the album "My Soul to Keep" by Sha Shamuli. Best cd i've heard since this one

[timmah1993]

the truth

[Rondy808]

If you like this kinda hiphop check out Blue scholars Seattle's Finest if u dont already know

[Uhalili]

A-mazing

[MaSeoLeBron]

Blu is the guy who rapped on Dillas smoke, right?

[siyjef]

@MaSeoLeBron yep

[byrongilliam]

@MaSeoLeBron you are correct

[XxXxLETHALXxXx]

@MaSeoLeBron Yeah.

[originalgangsta407]

i want the real instrumental for this i wanna spit realness over this too!!

[StBlaze22]

For anyone wondering the sample, its I'll Never Sail The Sea Again by the Detroit Emeralds.

[ddjdd52]

its sick what some of us go through,and the way he expresses it, its something else!

[SenorRoflmao]

"I've heard a few say that hip-hop is dead. No it's not, it's malnourished and underfed" - Blue Scholars

[RapAddict420NoStatic]

Blu & Exile=Greatness and truth in beautiful musical form

[KimFlo09]

WOW!! Beautiful lyrics. Too bad I can't get my hands on the CD :(

[8N8Y8C8]

Its on Itunes :) if you wanted the songs

[KimFlo09]

@8N8Y8C8 THANKS!!!

[srpskistefo]

love it ...i can hear it all the time <3

[SiKCorrupt]

Yo, awhile back I had this song from Blu's myspace called "feather" but I lost the song does anybody know how I can find it?

[izaks14]

was it feather by nujabes?