i am not my hair Indie Arie feat Akon

[bearcub92]

love india and love this song

[VeronicasPlace]

i love india, but i perm! nothing wrong with a perm!

[CrazySexyCoolmeisha]

she isnt saying its wrong she is just saying that what u do to your hair shouldnt define what u are

[abbyjaykay]

Actually it should in a way, although I get her point and yours and the song is lovely and I like her! :-)

[adress13]

makes me want to go natural

[msdogooder]

I love this song. But when she sings about the lady who survives cancer I get emotional. I lost my Auntie to breast cancer last year. She also fought a good fight before she died.

I love you and miss you so much Auntie.

India you and this song is song is so beautiful, very inspirational. :-)

[kemetstry]

Great song

She is truly the female Stevie Wonder

[eddierob]

whoa. slow down... lol

[kemetstry]

That's who she patterns herself after

[didigOldfinger]

Soul muzic it's so good !

[TheAlisonRocks]

"Does the way i wear my hair make me a better person".......prob one of the best phrases/quotes iv EVER heard..great song well done!!

[lilkandygul]

my bf made me liseten to dis song nd i didnt get it at first but now i do

[havefaith89]

So many ppl are missing the point of this song. Its not about being natural or relaxed its about being comfortable with yourself no matter how your hair looks.

She is not 'downing' relaxed hair, she is saying don't be overly obssessed with looking a certain way.

[TheCounterBlack]

so true. just rock your look tune that negative sterotype out. original is best.

[sexybeaubrun]

This is my song I LOve Indie Arie, that true what she is saying! Akon did not fuck the song, he did a great job with this song!

[Moscowmar]

People, what means "I'm not my hair"????

[urshawdy]

it means looks arent everything

[SEATO12]

just what it says...my hair doesn't define me, who I am , and who I will become...;)

[MurphyD25]

love the song but akon fucked it up

[poet051882]

You crazy with that.

[urshawdy]

akon d main reason i love this song

[Bridgeygal8]

oooooooooo this my song!! lil girl wit da press n curl age 8 got a jherri curl 13 got a relaxer!

[TRAVISBR7]

goddess

[Liza28591]

So true

[sarsquare]

Must have had fun doing this vid!

I am not my hair, I am not this skin, I am not your expectations, NO!!!!

[beast240]

i decinded to try the natral thing now afta watching this

[Loccolitto]

Yep Yep Yooooooooooooo!.  ;0)

[lucyianna3]

luv diisz song & ii luv h3r

[pecanchocolatedeluxe]

mmm hmm perm broke off my hair many times, now i've decided i'm natural for life and when i think back to when i was young my natural hair was nice but i wanted to try relaxer and now my hair's tuff like brillo pad at the back. Natural for life tho, i'm done with the perm, it's too much maintenance because it's not my true hair. Tryin to figure out what i'm gonna do. I believe the corporate line is so true cuz black ppl done lost they mind after the jerry curl. Back to natural people!!!

[aateena]

i'm so happy i'm going natuarl. i'm so sick of relaxers. God made me just like this and why should I change that?

[MsMidnightkid]

for those who don't know let me inform you what a n***** is, it is an uneducated black person and let the record show that most of us are very intelligent thank you very much so watch what you say especially if don't know what your saying in the first place.

[karlgirl1029]

love this love

[shamrockshake86]

wow people feel so empowered when they use that word. like saying it will kill all black people. ignorance is not cute...didn't you ever watch bambi??? id you can't say something nice don't say nothing at all...

jeez.

mama didn't teach you any manners or respect for other people. poor baby.

[kendarious14]

ahh yall fudge him he hatin on our beatuiful skin bein a lil bitch and u cnt say nigger cause ur dumbass listen to da song ur damn self

[CuzImBluffin8D]

i love the beat i love the lyrics simply music. i love this song <3 and india

[FlamingHeart022]

hey david (dad)

[jazziejeff1]

this help's me out alot thank you!!!!

[ErikTheCamachoNacho]

her music is hella inspirational

[Liza28591]

so true

[sstupidssmile]

I love india !!

[KitaxHaku]

All of her songs are inspiring and beautiful. If the world could live even a little like she does, we'd be past peace and beside god.

[beccabeccaTV]

who the hell would disagree with this? i feel you foreal, dig it. musics gone to such shit these days, shes doin it true.

[mileysun259]

she looks the best with her in white shirt and jeans

[touchdasky15]

i just went natural. i use nothing but berries and juices. lol (coming to america).

[sauchacutie]

U R VERY NCURAGN HUN

[Raspberry781]

love this vid. beautiful message.

new fave song. :)

[sherukaterra]

I have had Alopecia for 16 months (Alopecia is an autoimmune disorder that makes hair fall out) and now have just a couple spots of baldness that i can pretty well cover with a slight comb over. But I have got to say that this song is awesome and is totally going to be my new theme song! Lol :)

[ChrisMarsolTv]

This is a Dope song and video!!!

[futurehead09]

my hair started breaking off at 15. now i good pretty much natural most of the time. my hairs finally growing again. its past my shoulders now and ive only been trying to grow it for like 2 months so it grows fast i just have to take constant care of it.

[nonaardbei1]

Loveiiittttt

[Cherryluva6]

i perm my hair for like the longest time i could remember if i dnt my hair get UNRULLY i cnt even get a comb through it

[TheRealMarlena]

I pretty much go natural. I do a little bit of high lights to compliment my natural high lights and I straighten my hair. I use all natural Shampoo and conditioner and I constantly get compliments about my hair. Yes even strangers! lol

[3825cortland]

shut up

[TheRealMarlena]

U've GOT to be kidding me! I'll never join. Sounds like to me ur just tryin to Punkish little army. Only like tattooed perirced people listen to ONLY that stuff.

[maya2cool]

this song helped me to go natural and stay natural, i want my hair to be the way GOD intended it and i love it. sometimes we fight. lol but for the most part we get along. people tell me all the time it fits me well it is me so i am ging to rock me.

[shutupandletmegohey8]

Why??

[MyBeautyKinks]

Is it? how so?

[15Sylence]

if u dont like da song, dont comment idiot. what is rong wth u? shut up nd let us enjoy da song insted o u dissin it.

[staroceanfreak2008]

ok nigger mother fucker let me tell you something.....LEARN HOW TO SPELL NIGGER!!!!!

[15Sylence]

i suggest you quit callin me that.

[elkabong2k]

Learn to punctuate. Moron.

[dancer5656]

you clearly have no home tranning

[candylove49]

when did this song come out

[GoThIcNeko90]

sings and dances a little ;)

[cherrybananalyts]

lol cool

[zairekrieger]

i cried the first time i saw this vid, no any other culture in this whole world were they have to go trough so much pain and stress when it comes to hair as us black women, we been trough it all from realxers to flat irons, and we need to realize, we ar not our hair!!

[bekahcute]

that right! i am black, but i never touched a relaxer in my life cuz its wasn't needed (multicultural), but i have had peeps 2 say i am my hair when really i am not, i am me.

i share this video w/ all my sistas who complain about their hair & think its ugly when it really doesnt matter & me personally i think my black peeps hair is beautiful :)

[JUSTJOKINGfreestyle]

She is so pretty and shes right :)

[iHEARTKAYLiE]

i love this song

:)

[candylove49]

This song is insprirational

[eternityswhore]

Is there a link to the Non-Akon version on Youtube? Or anywhere else for download? I know it's out there and I know it's rare but I really wanna hear it! Please reply!

<3 India Arie. She is an inspiration.

[bballstar492]

yeah its old but its timeless

[mexicanagurl123]

is diz an old song ????????????

[CochinaProductions]

i heard this song on one on one i love it wen i heard it on tv and i did nt even know she was a real singer im youre number one fan india arie

[WriterAndyAnderson]

MUAH! india i luv u girl

[randomnaznboy]

gets me pumped normal

[vijanatrix]

That song is nothing like the original version I did with Pink. That made sense to me, because Pink is my friend and I like her music. The song is called I Am Not My Hair, so I thought of my friend with the pink hair! And she's a woman, so it felt organic, you know. But the business side made it so the version with Pink didn't happen, and the Akon version happened instead. But out of everyone I could choose in the world, no I wouldn't have chosen him. < BITCH

[cassidyT23]

AHAHAHA bullshit eah thn u wulda known they wulda had tah get permission from her nd she wuldnt have let akon if she new he wuld ruin...THIS SONG ROCKS-DICKHEAD

[vijanatrix]

if that was english, i'd give you a better reply, but unfortunately i have no idea wat u just said

[audreylacroix7]

hahahahha I know! people need to express themselves better in english. I'm not even sure if that's slang! Oh lord....

[TheBluntOne]

India.arie said that? lol

anyway, this song makes me cry

[cassidyT23]

AHAHAHA Cool yor neat as lol..unlike some others..i dont take everything others people say but it looks like you do and i feel sorry for you..:P

is that better english 4 you BITCH-FUCKER

[vijanatrix]

'Cool yor neat as lol..unlike some others..i dont take everything others people say'

haha dude u seriously need to proof-read your comments before you post. you were actually trying to make sure your english was good, and it was still fucked LOL

[cassidyT23]

ahahaha oh i nah i was jst writing it like tht thort ud undastand it beta...

and DUDE??bitch i aint no WHITE CUNT so dnt be calling me that NIGGA!!

[vijanatrix]

ok faggot, calm down and go rape a sheep u kiwi cunt

[cassidyT23]

GET fuked u BOGAN BITCH...hahaha..RAPE A SHEEP??hahaha nah sweet as lol A KIWIS A BIRD IM A HUMAN..HOMO

[xZADAMx]

Ya spill him wishing that was green things at the STOVE. hahaha! people playing time you gonna spin?

[cassidyT23]

AYE??what lol?

[bgmccrac]

Why is Akon on this song? To be honest, that's kind of irritating and contradictory to what I think the song stands for

[blackswordbree]

yea he has no hair? why is it konvict muziq?????

its a nice song though

[sam62192]

she is a strong person 2 sing dis song and i luv it

[stefbill22]

This song is so true...Hair is like a purse: simply a fashion statement, a personal preference.

[ababy125]

It's ''India'' Arie. Not Indie.

[steveswife2]

this is a beautiful,strong,intelligent black woman.

love ya,india!

[Indiegirl007]

I always get alot of compliments about my hair, and it makes me feel like....the rest of me isn't beautiful, that it's only my hair that's beautiful. And I want them to know that it's not just my hair, there is a personality, a spirit underneath it, and they should check that out too.

[senationalliv]

I see you also hate the English language..

[GodIsReal24]

Loving it!

[writerinspired]

India Arie concert tickets on sale now... :) go to ticketmaster's website...

Wed, 04/01/09 Berkeley, CA

Wed, 04/15/09 Los Angeles, CA

Sat, 04/18/09 San Diego, CA

Sun, 04/19/09 Anaheim, CA

God Bless!

[peacheekeen]

love dis song! <33 :)

[NylaRossini]

Sing it for all the ladies India...xxx

[amazingballer40]

I love this song it tis soooo true. Hair is what people look at...i am me f it

[buildingbriges]

i love this song

[MsViceVersa]

GREAT SONG

lol!!!

[brucesv912]

India Arie is truly a gift....she is EXTREMELY talented and underrrated!

[cingle2004jp]

What's ruckus? Nice

[carlygreg88]

i use to have really long hair which i had cut off the other day becuase off breast cancer which i got diganoiced last week. Didnt want it too fall out sright away. This is the song i played while having it cut :)

xx

[SupaKawaiiii]

wow

[PuerileProdigy]

"You are not your hair...."

U go gal! ^.^

[phoenixsimone]

I'm going to to add your name to my pink t-shirt when I run my marathon this month. I congradulate your strength.

[Indiegirl007]

I feel you. That was very brave, and not alot of women would have done so. I am deeply moved by your courage. I salute you.

[kikiCARIBBEANGirl]

my mom had breast cancer too. i use to make her listen to this song, it empowered her to cut it all off (lpus the chemo caused it to fall). people laughted when they saw her ( stupid people) but i was proud of her. she doesnot have it bald again, but she has it really short. u proberly look great with short hear. one love to u from the caribbean.

[saydeja82091]

She Finally Like let Loose.

Thats the first time she Danced. Love It

Go Ahead Indi

[sugarcane91]

This song is SO awesome!!! I just had the Big Chop done yesterday and it's nice to hear a song like this. It adds a extra little boost of confidence. Though I was confident enough to have it done, India Arie helps alot! Thanks!!!

[amandahouse79]

I love this song I played it for my daughter who was just diagnoed with Alopecia Areata. Really great song!!!!!!!

[buckheadbeauty1]

india arie kinda sexy in this vid!!!!!wow

[OmEgAoMeN90]

kinda?!

she beautifull m8!

wata song! :D

[lionelmessiisthebest]

i think that indie dont sound good at the begginin

[YAZHANSEN]

i went bald dis song just changed it all fo me man luv dis choon akon just tops dis off e iz ace and ui lot all know it so leave da man be kay jeee

peace out

yo

[myiafoo]

i think of cutting my hair and going natural

[ksivory]

me too. i want to go natural so bad but some people u know?

[MsClassyBee]

girl don't do it for anyone, do it for you. its your hair - u cnt make everyone happy and leave urself unfullfilled, just do u and keep it real

[lilmizznikki15]

i love this song ; )

[SarahLee1]

I love this song. I'm asian, but I love the message. This is my anthem when ignorant stereotypes, negative attitudes, racism or overgeneralizations try to bring me down.

"I am not your expectations" <3

[ASHABOOP]

me luv this sooooOoOoO much peace one luv

[stupidkiddie]

india arie, jill scott & erykah badu.

proud beautiful black ladys with voices.

they make music not rihanna etc etc

[tfingers]

Yehh i feel you on that sis(Y)

[booyankasha]

India's amazing. She's a very talented artist and i really admire her strength.

[tkabdel]

verry good song to calm down:D:D

[xXparismilenaXx]

Is this video HQ?

[penza143]

This chicka knws herself man,dnt need2 prove nytink.Great song cnt help bt feel it

soulful jam

=]

[cordeliaw14]

THIS SONG I LUV IT

[Queen4adisa2c]

I wonder if AKON felt awkward....

Seems he/others can't do a video without

half dressed dancers/strippers...

Saaaadddd.

Thank God for India, Chrisette, Leela and Jill.

[Queen4adisa2c]

Indie is amazing, no to mention her legs..

She's not flashy, unless those who perform in bras and panties...

ooops,Ciara, Rihanna, Beyonce, Britney,

Amerie*, though I admire them as artist,

I'd wish they'd wear clothes and not be afraid to embrace clothes again...

Indie, you are adored and treasured!!!!

[0xbubblegumXpsychox0]

i love this song. i shaved my head a couple weeks ago, so i feel that i can relate. this song is just so amazing

<3

[GordoPk]

love song! akon is the king...

[Doobie7th]

back when Akon was actually good and not annoying

[biljct223]

im asian but i love this song and everything about Indie Arie. she is an inspiration. i love the part, "im not my hair, i am not my skin. i am the soul that live wthin" it is really touching.

[MugenRac1ng]

A song bout hair... I like it!

[Metalguitar10]

Love it when she looked punk!

[msminnie89]

IDK why, but when she was in the punk style, she her face reminded me of Oprah.

[devil91girl91]

thats fun i that the same thing lol

[tnky886688]

This is my jam!!!!!!!!This can be true 2 many foolish niggaz that think dat they gettin a gurrl.....sing it Akon and India!!!!!!!!

[prospectboy]

I absolutely love this song. Watching this video makes me smile and gives me chills. Very good message. I also love the entire album. India Arie is very beautiful. Thanks for posting this video.

[cadius69]

sickkk song love the positive shit!!!!

[BlackCherokeeGirl]

Right on, India Arie! True beauty means being beautiful on the inside, rather than on the outside. It's time for people to stop judging others based on their looks!!! It's their personality and character that really matters LONG LIVE INDIA ARIE!!!!!

[ZFroggirl]

India Arie Is such an awesome inspiration! I love her style, her moves, her timing, her voice... dang, she can do no wrong!

[BigsmileWear]

i love ittttt so powerful!

[YummyMinx]

She is a beauty and her lyrics make her so! it rocks to be pretty from the inside out! That is real beauty! If my head wasn't so big I'd shave it all off!

[onewordmuzic]

bloody brilliant

[Latoshia16]

i luv thisz song

[luvbeincrazy94]

Awesome song! I love it!

[bigdaddyjankee]

this song let me feel free and fly

[Shokuyume]

india is beautiful and awoesome.

[trukat41]

india arie is so beautiful man,,,wen i go to da nfl ima try to marry her,,,yea middle linebacker for the U 2009

[Youngbee30]

I love this song!

[trueiopian]

India is so beautiful!!

[puppydog88]

This is hott. Time to cut mine off.

[bigmak967]

i know!!

[OMESHA1234]

i love dis song so much

[lionelmessiisthebest]

yo they made a vid n a dnt kno WTF

[joyce365]

i love this song alott