Emmanuel Jal - Warchild

[JailBreak001]

I've meet Emmanuel and went to a screening of his documentry film in Belfast.

He is truely inspiring.

All my luck to him.

[jcbvtv]

Jews gave him a record deal to help white man kill all sudanese. I hate bashir and all the dummies that dont know whats really going on

[TheHatefulDead]

You're an inspiration to people all over the world...

always remember that.

Peace.

[Fading0815]

Your story really touched me...

I know there are a lot of people that wanna make profit of your story..

Take care, question things and never do things that you don't wanna do!

Hope all your wishes come true because you really deserve it!

[lilianacalle1]

i love you emmanuel... i read finished reading your book with tears in my eyes.... u have planted a seed of hope in my heart.. not many people in the world can change at least 4% of the worlds hurt... but u have.. u have changed so many lifes with your pain......... ur a miracle... i love you... BLESS EMMA ........

[godlessdustin]

I had hoped ths would be better.

[Fender0711]

Right on

[3moonlightdrive]

respect man, emmanuel means 'god is with us'

[freakibetach]

respect voor deze man :S zo'n leven wens ik aan niemand :S ik heb giteren die film gezien :( over die oorlog in Sudan ;S sterkte in je leven :)))

[Clarakonovic]

i think its amazing that you have chosen to use your pain to make a difference rather than sit in anger! May He give you courage to continue this good work!... Maximum respect

[rianmkenya]

I used to play chess with Jal when I was in highschool in Nairobi! I'm glad he's doing well.

[hanyut94]

I'm currently reading his book. Really sad life story. Glad he survived, such a miracle...

[Rubber2Stretch]

War Is GOOd but the problem is we run out of people

[angrygooseful]

U mean Acland Burghley?

Hes class

[1COWGIRL2RATTAIL3]

u are amazing! soo inspirational! u came to my school today and sang for us!! it made me realise how much i take advantage of my life. thank u :)

[ShannonMooreV4]

This guy came to our school, we all though 'Eh! What a fool this guy is! LOL' but as the assembly went by, we knew this guy isn't your average guy. Very inspirational no doubt, and we thank you for sharing your story, I'm sure it touched all our hearts when you explained to us about such a horrific unexplainable torture you had to endure.. Thank you Emmanuel.

[dreadedanarchist]

Not just him. He's been through sooooo much and he says he's not doin this for him. He's doin it for the kids goin through that shit now, and for the kids he was on the run with, who died or got out. He just happens to be a great writer and artist.

[ritban]

This is the point from which I could never return

And if I back down now then forever I burn

This is the point from which I could never retreat

Cause If I turn back now there can never be peace

This is the point from which I will die and succeed

Living the struggle, I know I'm alive when I bleed

From now on it can never be the same as before

Cause the place I'm from doesn't exist anymore

[schwachmat92]

you better watch what the fuck flies out of your mouth or ima hijack a plane and fly it into your house

[KerkukTurkmeneli]

its very sad...

war has no winner !

[WarHero4159]

was a great book he does diserve a break

[penguin4554]

give this guy a break, read his book and know what he's been through.

[tokeythebear]

freedomman... ill tell u this in arabic... inta looti fi rasak bi tareega khayaleeya...

[froget86]

fuck u too!

[KMandCMrockz]

I respect this guy!!! Love him!!! When my class was watching it, all my friends were laughing :/ I was sooo mad at them!!!

[MrTheomesa]

i was watching this in global studies today, very moving.

[mrjew]

Only reason I'm listening to this is his book. One of the best I've read.

[hunterkid24]

i respect this man he did so many things just to survive and the Sudan army still kills to this very day and it is so sad to see people starve and die and to see kids kill i mean 7,8,9 year old kids killing people like family,friends god bless Emmanuel jal and god bless the people in Sudan may god have mercy on there souls

[hunterkid24]

much respect, i almost cryed when i saw his video in social studies

[evasalva1]

I so Love this video and Emmanuel for his courage

[contentalia]

a Ningun niño se le puede robar su infancia, su derecho a ser niño , sin importar de donde venga, o el bando politico al que pertenezca su familia...

[freedomman222]

this guy is lieing im know them since sudan and know when they made this story and how in juba southsudan and the printe the book in kenya i was witht them but they own of the story i mean the big lie even,s kecked his ass and brught this guy call emmanual hi long time guys u r really big lier by the way im the first person read this fuckeding book give him agun and lets see if u knows how to shoot

[if0else0]

how sad..

we all war childs you sorry ass!

the difference between us is that ur using it as an excuse to beg for money while i try to maintain my dignity !

[CrispProductionz]

True Respect. Nothing more to say.

[leonavich]

his book is amazing, and his ability to convey through music and words is amazing.

[sabtubet]

o..hmm wow thats tough

[xRockaJoJox]

I don't usually listen to this kind of music but the book touched my heart.

[orlibonurb]

i'm reading his book now, half way through it .. quite amazing

[mrhiphop4life]

Yeah i now what you mean datkai but aye come on hes bin a warchild!!!

[datkai1]

yeah, so what if he was a war child!!!....dat don't mean he can sing!! he is WHAACKK!!!

[jyle828]

Absolutely amazing

[mrhiphop4life]

Wtf why do you say that if you was a warchild you not acting so tuf like you doing now hymen2

[hymen2]

Fuck you Emmanuel your shit is wack

[m4rgyy]

i watched the war child movie for a school trip it was amazing everyone in the theatre was touched

[djdengcola]

this sudanese guy is a first fake sudanese raper i ever c .talk polatic and stop raping bro .bad music u gat ther .

[Loubega405]

Good Job Jal. Africa is a continent blessed with natural resources and great weather. Unfortunately the endless wars have retarted development, led to the death of many people and destruction of property. The very western governments calling for peace talks are the ones providing guns and ammunitions to the rebels and dictatorial governments. Africa has the smallest gun-manufacturing facilities but suffers from the greatest deaths due to guns..

[dkr56]

who the hell is TED??

[HeadDopus]

TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. It's a conference (yearly?) that features "remarkable talks" by "remarkable people." Emmanuel Jal gave a speech at a recent one.

[luukje111]

respect!

i'm reading your book!

[TheKieraXXX]

Hey I read about Emmanuel in a chapter in the book; AK47, story of the people's gun.

I can't believe Geldof didn't put you main stage, well done on taking the Cornish wing of the Live Aid though.

God Bless.

[RunDogSleep]

TED bump, sent a donation, would like the school to get built.

[GreenGasp]

Thanks TED

[marcagray]

Thanks TED great stuff.

[agsharma]

apart from iTunes, is this album available anywhere else?

[EmptyBottlesOfWater]

love this <3

big ups, baby!

[AndrewChorny]

Big thanks to TED!

[ravkes]

rise up.

[wildpeachatl737]

Another TED bumper here! This is what REAL hip-hop does, it's all the art of storytelling and very powerful stuff being said here.

Check out K'naan as well, another artist with some profound messages in his music.

[BroiledVictory]

I hate rap, this, this actually doesn't drive me crazy, Ted sent me here.

[wildpeachatl737]

This isn't rap, it's hip-hop. There is a difference, but both reflect the voices of those who deal with life on different levels. Rap has been turned into a commercial product by the industry and has lost a lot of its voice in the process as it doesn't resemble what the early pioneers put out.

But different strokes for different folks, it's not for everyone and I respect that.

[LOWRIDE84]

no, commercial product rap is just more public, rap lives underground

[wildpeachatl737]

If it's mainstream and only speaks of hos, money, cars and clothes and has no message, it's commercial entertainment and not true rap as it has then evolved into a commercial product and has not maintained the art form that it is.

[LOWRIDE84]

yes, but there are still artists who are not that at all

[wildpeachatl737]

Then now is the time for them to rise and shine...

[silasviris]

i heard his interview on npr a long time ago and could never find him.

thanks TED

[ratholin]

Yeah TED always gets people to look at things.

[SleepingZombies]

this guy is incredible, thank you TED haha

[drensopa]

TEDtalks bump!

[BaileysBeads]

His TEDtalk brought me here.

[ExtremeCCR]

haha same :P

[xSensualSeductionx]

Amazing song, I love it.

[BXHUSTLA73]

my teacher played this in class like a couple of months ago...song is cool

[utubedooby]

This is the kind of rap star and message that we should be promoting in our culture!

[naidooaner]

i've just read the book "till the sun grows cold" - i'm deeply impressed by your music - keep up

[yeahhhme]

i deeply respect your song and your message!

[watco7]

the song is realy cool so keep uup the good work Jal

we all beind you 100% that is all

thanks for keeping us intertanining.

you are simply the best mat God bless you and your family Man

[misguidedapril]

How come i've not heard of this guy before? He's incredible! Anybody know what his book is called?

[SGTgonzalez]

misguidedapril, his book is called war child, it is so good, i really suggest you read it

[soccerballeater101]

He has a book called War Child, which is a memoir of his life as a child soldier. Its a really good read but I don't know of the names of the other books, he if has written any.

[KadalaK]

first of all,, he's a poet not a rapper,, secondly there's alot of rappers with positive messages,,,3rd,, I'm a war child,, and i rap,, does that mean i should blow up???

I'm actually dope..lol

[zakojay]

what interscoop need to do is sign him and blow him up instad of all these other stupid rapers this is like a new positive  2pac i love this doude love the song shadw of death thats a good 1

[iuse420247]

good message good music and to those of you non talented ignorant fools dont say nothing if it aint positive

[metalarsch]

real good music and a real good movie

emanuel jal is the best !!!!!!!!!!!

[mustbegus]

After reading your book it takes your music to a whole new level. Incredible message.

[Poner19885]

hahaha whitte mother.whitte humans fuck black countrys than is a whitte woman mother whahahahaha

[zuezue2]

FUCK new zealand u fag why dont ya watch a video on what life like for children in Africa an if you think you tough come to Show Low Arizona and come at the only malato nigga there me

[tclokko3085]

Free

Palastina from jewish.i am war child mother fuckers uk pigss

[tehnoobylord]

hey tclokko shut up were not pigs....

[SGTgonzalez]

his book is amazing

[Chigglet95]

You are the only rapper with a meaningful message

I am so touched i have no words....

god bless

[Olidude13]

haha he played at my school like 2/3 years ago. didn't know he was big at all

[nientepaurainlove]

emmanuel i'm with you... you is the most beatiful example of the war against violence of little black child.. WE ARE UGUAL! wishes miriam-italy

[penguin4554]

man, your book is amazing! I'm reading it right now, and I'm only page 100 or so, but it touches your heart. The music is great, god bless you, Emmanuel Jal.

[skilledskater720]

my sister bought your book and got it artographed for me, i am reading it right now and it is incredible, keep making the incredible music.

[gomez002]

Oh my gawd.. ur music is emaazin... ur book is even more emazzzin. it brings sadness into my eyes readin

about all the struggles that u went through!=[

[latjor4000]

Keep it up man god bless you

[YoungT213]

I am a 15 yr old sudanese rapper, I was only a child when i came to australia, so i have not bad memory about my homeland...Wat Emmanuel talks is something I hear a lot because many people have throught it. Emmanuel is an inspiration to all young sudanese who want to be part of the music industry in the future

[gisgathet]

I have seen Emmanuel and he is so awesome and blessed by the grace of God. His testimoney are so sad and it is really fanastic what he trying to do helping those children who used to be child soldier giving them their childhood back that he missed out. God bless u.

[Beatbreakmusic]

Hey Emmanuel (by the way, awesome name! Do you know what it means? God is with you man!),

I read about you yesterday (De Pers, Dutch newspaper) and I wanted to check you out on the internet. I really appreciate the work you're doing, even though I can't imagine how it must be to live in war.

I wish you all good and God bless!

Michaël

[Tarik078Zwijndrecht]

I found an interview in ´De Pers´ this morning, I read it and now I searched for your music.

I never were in a war, because The Netherlands doesn´t have one in my whole live, well, not that directly attacks me... But I understand the point that you want´s to maken!

Good music, good story, good beat.

Awesome!

Please go on rappin´, hope things will change soon.

Greets from someone from Holland!

[shadowocelot]

I bought his book yesterday and finished it this morning. He is an amazing man I really admire him.

I really want his albums, I'm not going to download it like I usually do with albums though, I want to give my money to him and his cause :)

[skunky662]

keep living brother. T.I.A ( This Is Africa)

we will one day have true peace and experience humility.

keep telling your story.

p.s i love the book

[coley12321]

amazing book

[zilaihuo]

Emmanuel Jal gave a speech in SLU today and I can tell how terrible it is to be a warchild.

He's a lucky one who survives to sing for peace. God bless Emmanuel Jal.

[stephenkennedy08]

we had an asembly about him in skool today i hadnt heard of him before it

[plasticpoetpopstar]

peace

[yahtze666]

Amazing life story of suffering and his on-going search for redemption ... savage beauty. The words convey his intent, but the music is so upbeat that I worry it will make the idea of being a "war child" appear glamorous rather then horrific to the hip hop crowd. Nevertheless, he is an artist worthy of respect and support.

[Patsman5678]

Emmanual Jal is a blessing, people like him make a diffrence in the world, GOD BLESS EMANUAL JAL!

[burningcloud07]

I was in Books-a-Million today and saw war child and just had to get it.

[ripndeep50]

i think he did survive and tell his story and is story touch my life

[gasbag40]

lol yeah he did im reading his book

[largeandnuts]

YOUR MY IDOL

[zackmancool13]

wow this guy is actually singing about something sad not just random crap like most rappers!

[Jaeqo]

yeah like soulja boy

emannuel is like a god, compared to the little rice bubble soulja boi and people of the likes

[fitzgt1991]

yo man. u was brilliant at hillsong.

[j4m4nd4z92]

i was so impressed by u Jal! goodluck man! GBU

[OnlieeT]

yh he was at hillsong 2dai

it was so emotional

i was cryingg

gd luck 2 him

n emma mus hav bn amazing R.I.P

[LuFf33U]

He goes to my jazz teacher's church, and we did a dance to this song. It made SO many people cry when she told the story.

x

[ChGo8]

hillsong?

He was there this morning

it was amazing!

Soo emotional!

[Mrcannible133]

solid, absolutly solid.

this song gave me shivers and tears.

[hannahh721]

i saw him yesterday at his speech at the mitchell library, hes so amazing to be able to overcome something like that and talk about it still...im only 2 chapters into his book and i cant wait to get reading again! Hes raising so much awarness.

[xemovalentinex]

Hey, you must go to the RSAMD? my friens alyson bowman was there to, shes in the rsamd too =]

[bosas22]

saw him on this morning,,

i can tel you this is the most upsetting thing about our world..

and i wish we could al do more to help this..

keep up the music.. wise words spoken from a true man.

[rainforestangel]

peace thank you for your story, thank you so much. My great grandfather was a freedom fighter in poland which is a part of where I feel my roots. not in a good or bad way, but just that is what it is. peace, thank you

[tampaxtampon]

Can't wait for the book. You are doing a wonderful thing for the children of your country, i wish i could do more to help.

[billstir999]

nice song m8 listen to it in are school today keep it up m8

[PerceiveAndPrevail]

Fantastic song! crap video! you're speaking about warchildren and your life yet none of these things are reflected in the video... I would love to see a re-released video with more relevance...

[horsetrotters]

this the greatest song ever!!!!

[rastamanitup]

same as below i saw you on the hour your probely one of the wisest people ive ever herd

[ddirishcanada]

Hello....I caught you on the The Hour lastnight.....your words moved me,and I am not a guy to get moved very often.Keep doing what your doing,spread the word.....PEACE BROTHER

[nickone666]

ime thim today..touched his hand aswlel :D

[6e11c]

we also spoke about it in school, today...

[elsoloho]

it´s good , it´s sad , it speaks! 

we talked about emmanuel jal in school today

[EmoGoldenHotel]

Nice my teacher told us about you that you were I chiled solider I feel bad for you

:(

[naremazo86]

What is the name of the instrumental of the song? thanks

[horsetrotters]

im goin to see this guy tommorow i bet hes mint

[RosenrotWinnipeg]

this is the first rap/hip hop artist i actually like if not love

[TALBROZMAN]

why is the white women in the video??

[pjk500]

i just saw this dude yesterday live at my school (msu)

worth my time like crazy hung out with him and took pic's and everthing got my book's and dvd's autographed one in a life time thing

[21psigti]

hes coming to my school (MSU) tomorrow . . has anyone seen him live and is it worth seeing??

[rawrcheetos]

Completely worth it

It will change your life

[hamooddyy]

i appreciate his music and feel great sympathy. and it is horrible when he been through! but he simply cant flow!

[socalkickboxer]

hip hop and rap isn't just about flow....its about story telling....if you want flow go hit up the jonas brothers they suck and blow..i mean flow

[DavidRocco33]

you should see this guy live!! so much energy ... caught him last night, it was unbeleivable

[VivaLaBamgurl116]

his story in such an inspirationa nd at my college we showed his documentary on Monday and I get to see him live tonight and will buy his book :)

[soleil492]

i got to go qith the book signing with Mr. Jal and Ms. Giovanni at Barnes and Nobles last night and his story stuck with me but ma mom and i were upset dat we didn't get his autograph as well due to limited money...but i'm glad he is here and i'm glad he's telling his story and may God bless and keep u Mr. Jal always:-)

[dumbellcrazy]

Sorry, but what do u mean by muslim regime??? Sudan is 80 per cent Muslims, did u mean Islamist regime?? cus there is a big difference between the two

[Eballaz00]

islamist no such thing its called muslims and if you are so sure than tell me the difference between the 2

[dumbellcrazy]

I am Muslim and believe that religion should be seperated from governance while islamist is the person who wants to adopt an islamic regime or rule.... google the word and you would see the difference in news it's defined as follows in your dictionary:

Is·lam·ist (iz läm′ist, is-; --lam′-; iz′ləm ist)

noun

an advocate or supporter of Islamic, esp. orthodox Islamic, political rule

adjective

of or pertaining to Islamists, their political and social goals, etc.

[SuccessDept]

Fantastic video. Well done Emmanuel

[lol8720]

have you heard his song "vagina" its funny XD

[bookoo666]

what the fuck man its not funny. it's provocative but thats the point of it

[moomoodolly]

Its such a good video.

[elite344]

This is why human rights are so important

[AndrewCproductions]

Save Darfur!

[Dukky]

this is medicore. but Blondie has a dance-rock song with the same name that's fantastic.

[egabs]

Brilliant.....5 stars plus one. Music, beats, with character and emotion. Keep it up. GOD bless your work.

[JairajGeorge]

haters go fuuck each other you don't know anything about emotion and music

rapping "talent" is worth SHIIT anyways, and i'm not all hating on rap, there's a bunch of rappers that kick ass, but still, seriously, you're all dumbfuucks

[daag00n2]

hahahaha dat nigga cant rap foe shit

[lionzion22]

You must be a fan of Soulja boy.

[dudenpm]

lol fix bikes or something soulja boy

[lionzion22]

Why don't you make a video and show us your superior rap skills sayyid?

Otherwise, go watch an arab video or STFU!!!

[azrala]

i'm an arab sudanese and i'm ashamed. my friend is from south sudan. emmanual, i'm so sorry for all that you've suffered. i can't even imagined what you've got through. thank you for sharing your story.

Ppl plz stop being so racist. this entire comment board has been filled with racist comments. May GOD punish those who are prejudice and racist.

[nbaballers45]

lol dont wrry, ul bown down to him soon

[mr303folife]

u r a lil bitch calling people nigger a shit if u r a real man hit me up cuz then we see who is the nigger ho as 3039630384

[downbutnotout84]

I love this song. I definitely be checking for this artist.

[bigmantimz]

let me guess your in support of the genocide, you arabs are such hypocrites there you are condeming these people to death in their homeland but when isreal launches a missile attack against palestine in its own defence you are so quick to cry and bitch.