The Return of The Holy One

[DRUNKENRAMBLE]

I saw this guy do this song at the African Burial Ground in NYC when The Mayor was trying to build a welfare office over it ....TRUE STORY!

[howardg93]

YO WHY ON THE TAPE THIS SONG AND THE GHETTO WAS GOOD TO ME THE ONLY GOOD SONGS ON THE TAPE? SAD, REAL SAD

[Badgirl4life773]

I was so in love with this dude -where is he now??? He can still get it!!

[Badgirl4life773]

I was so in love with this dude -where is he now???

[flipgood89]

i remember watching this as a shorty, 'cause pops was like "hey, this nigga smoking weed in the video!!!" he was laughin' his ass off, and this because a running joke between us for awhile.

[TheAndre396]

east coast shyt luv this shyt sun no doubt

[TheAndre396]

i just 21 when this came out a college student back then

[blacksultan85]

i remembered watching this in October '92 Rap City i was 11 at the time and living in 188th St. and Hollis,Queens dem good ol'dayz!!!!!!!

[NYCNorthNJ777]

@blacksultan85 Yeah, mon!

[Alkebulan32]

I remember I hated on him cuz he dissed Treach who was my fav back then.. but I respect his music now..

[DRUNKENRAMBLE]

@Alkebulan32 Interesting, I always appreciated NBN, but when I saw this cat drop this way back when. I didnt care about his exposure ...I felt like I had seen the light and might of the Black Man! NBN seemed like a joke to me after this!

[troydawg47]

MISS THAT GRITTY GRIMEY EAST COAST HIP HOP.

[troydawg47]

Shit is tight

[Goodlife51]

this was the jam...but now i know the ONLY HOLY ONE is JESUS!

[espinlk]

Love Love Love you AH.....

[THEBLACKROYAL007]

I JUST NEVER UNDERSTOOD POOR RIGHEOUS TEACHERS BEEF. CAUSE THEY WERE BOTH REAL RAP PROPHETS .YALL CANT FUCK WIT MY CLASSIC FAV ARTIST OF ALL TIME HOME WORK. YZ WERE YOU AT PEACE GOD

[PATHH88]

has anyone checked YZ's track with Brother Ali & Slug, shit is fire........

[taskzulu]

i still love this track .... and he killed thhis track big up yz

[rukis1bitchz]

ay bro whys da sound fukd man dis is a maad song

[PATHH88]

CLASSIC TRACK

did you ever squash it with Treach ?

shouts to YZ, hope you are well

[KTHREE31]

Klass-sicK! Real Hard Shit. Hip Hop at it'z purest. YZ should make a come back.

[The1200tech]

If anyone is looking for this track in it's original wave format let me know. I have the promo cd single.

[goodquality33]

Yeah dat real shit.

[originalrecoil]

yo I remember this track - I had it taped off Rap City on VHS - damn I wish I still had those old tapes

big up!

[DJRELICTV]

jerz!!!!!

[dirtylow64]

one of my favorite MC's of all time!

[Goodlife51]

this used to be my joint!!....sorry YZ...the Holy One is CHRIST........u have sinned

[flipishere1]

I miss the old skool days....True Pure Hip Hop! from Rap City, The Box, Yo MTV Rasp....to da Fresh and Word Up!!! MAgazines.........

[BootCampClickTV]

YZ would have deserved to be in the crew with Das Efx , my opinion. ...I know Skoob hails from Brooklyn, New York City and Krazy Drayzy hails from New Jersey but where YZ from ? I think New Jerz too , Im not so sure ..anyway Mad Props 2 dis !! 5***** !!! PEACE

[PG023]

yep, new jersey

[capcitytrapstar804]

classic

[blakricanwitlocs]

yz killed this track and dis the hell out of naughty by nature in the 3rd verse

[MrPhillyrick1]

"mostly, niggas dont approach me closely,

cause i rock heads, im living close to the edge, ease back!"

this real hip hop. whats i grew up on in the 80's. skills

[kurizzos]

Yo, I forgot about dis joint. This is when underground hit airplay decently.

[poetg777]

So many heads I grew up with in this video. Peace to YZ and DJ Jah. R.I.P. Baby Chill aka #9

[poetg777]

Another throw back.I remember when they shot this video....The castles live on 4ever....

[illskillzbeats]

YZ one of my first teachers! Thank you!

[STR8THUGGIN247]

this just another DOPE song n beat by YZ much luv too you YZ

[tableturns77]

hoodies timbs pants so low unbuckled belts and dreads goddamn i miss the old days

[xalen100]

This was it back in the day!!!!

[bigrawdaddy]

yz has been going hard in the paint since 1985! he's a beast!!!

[76TAURUS1]

true indeed!!!!!!!!

[jemsdaily]

I Love this song!!!!!!!!

[deathpower98]

i hate this song

[C3MI]

Wow, I never thought i'd hear this again. This really caught my attention when it first came out... been lookin' for this for a minute.

[olebefree]

This is crazy....I went down to my moms house last week and was looking through and old box and stumbled across this cassette single it was

$3.99 from Peaches Records

[mikeatris]

That naughty naughty verse was a Treach and Naughty by Nature diss. That is the reason he wore the chain around his neck to make a diss @ Treach.

[JinxCharkahn]

Treach bit dat chain off a group called Gangsta Armory when they opened up for him up in Allentown Pa. back in the day.

[myspacedjraghkstar]

yeah when i opened this up i thought about that...i was like wow. i remember when he was beefin with treach. and took the shot at him in this jawn.

[gzuploc]

I heard somebody talkin naughty naughty about me They gettin 2 personal dont even know my circle I guess that simply means dem on my d!ck wimpy comin up empty dummy, funny who da h3ll dem think dem harassin? i bump headz wit da fuccin nappy assassins quicc to hook a beat up-beat a nigga silly when dat thing get heated then no one iz seated ..figure ya bigga but yo u know that I'm da one So lemme hear ya speak for da son This was back when u had to be ORIGINAL to be in hip hop!

[76TAURUS1]

O.K.!!!

what Masta Ace say on tha symphony?!

there's a sign at the door, no bitin' allowed.

lol.

[bandrok1]

Oh shit I haven't heard this since it was on RAp City. DOPE.

[YANHAP1]

Crocodile Dundee

[flipishere1]

I agree. I was on YZ while not that many gave him his proper respect. Nuff respect to YZ

[romdog67]

werd!  1

[XXSOLOKASTXX]

I always thought this song was way ahead of its time when it came out. It had a real edge to it. Back then when (rap was good) I used to tell everybody about this song.

[swagger2000]

Wow. This right here is true underground.. Props for the up HOMIE

[lilcrisetv]

my dad is in this video in the green silk suit & black ray ban glasses so is his  friend terminator he's doing the reggae part big up yall

[Tru0418]

classic! classic! classic! man vgyvgy who eva...apparently has no clue, lemme ask you YZ, whatever happened with the old beef between u and Naughty...Treach?? Tru

[mikeym5]

Rude...

[Tru0418]

no shit

[mikeym5]

No shit to you.

[Rex0230]

Damn! I didn't know that he made video for this one! Anyway, the whole album "The Ghetto's Been Good To Me" is a underrated classic! Every true head should have that album... I found about the YZ in the movie "Above the rim"... It's a shame that they only played 2 east coast songs in the whole film. They played YZ's "The ghetto... (so far)" and Akinyele's "World wide"... Great song, great album, get it... you won't be disappointed ;)

[kamesan]

This takes me back to 9th grade; the 1st time I heard this cat. I heard "Master Plan" about 5 yrs later & was like, 'this was better than the 1st song I heard'

[floydjones]

Thank for the good word folk.

Peace

YZ

[zadkiel04]

@floydjones Did u ever peace things up with wise intelligent?

[PATHH88]

@zadkiel04

Or Treach or Lakim Shabazz ??

[zadkiel04]

@PATHH88 I didn't even know he had beef with Lakim Shabazz. Wow, he must've been a wild one back in the day. lol

[spender923]

Hey Z.. I was listening to your song "I'm workin".  I always liked that one! Keep in touch. Your cousin, Audrie

[floydjones]

What it do family. I miss you so much. It's good to hear from cousin.

I love you.

One

[floydjones]

I wish I could hear your voice sometimes? Call me?

YZ

[stevestimulation1]

This is a serious classic!! I remember when it was number 1 on rap city back on the day! Was my favorite cut back then! I knew I could find it here. One of my favorite songs ever!

[floydjones]

Steve,

I appreciate the comment. Thanks alot.

Peace

YZ

[jervis999]

Where can I get this instrumental? The original maxi-single (remember those) has it on the flipside.

[floydjones]

I have the inst. I would have to burn to a cd. Check with me in a few days.

[jabron1973]

damn, i wish i had a time machine and return back to 1991 when everyone appreciated real hip hop music like this right here

[floydjones]

Sometimes I wish the same thing.

[way2real1]

I always thought you were one of the most slept on back in the day. I from the south but always loved your music. I remember rockin this album when I was in college. Your style was dope.

[floydjones]

I appreciate the good word folk. thank you.

Peace

YZ

[cocalarul]

just came upon this 12'' on a blog. it's real dope. peace

[floydjones]

Thanks for the support fam.

Good Look

Peace

YZ

[Lokeeh]

I love this album I got lucky as hell last month and found it for $7.00 bucks with no scratches.Only one I need now is Son Of The Father.

[floydjones]

I can get you a copy of Sons.

Peace

[Lokeeh]

Is this Anthony Hill?

[floydjones]

Yes, who is this?

[Lokeeh]

Someone who respects you and the entire artform of Hip Hop. It's an honor to even exchange messages wit you online.

I mean if this is really Anthony Hill.

No doubt though I go by "Aunon" short for "Aunonymous Tip" I'm just a Hip Hop Junkie who finds inspiration in this artform that you are well apart of. Peace

[Ironfan40]

Where's "Thinkin of master a plan".That was my joint and one of my fav videos.

[Doleymite]

this used to be my jam

[floydjones]

It still is mine.

Peace

[Mozambeatz]

yo z..this is Jeff (the gym). Glad u got this joint on here!!! Man, I got this joint on VHS from a episode of Rap City right before I hit the eighth grade! I think Intelligent Hoodlum's Grand Groove was the Hip Hop pick of the week on that tape...This joint was vicious! I think this is on Hated Your Moms, Loved The Videos Pt. 2 or 3 also. I'm not sure. Yea man, this is one of the better joints from the golden era.

[floydjones]

Appreciate it fam. See you at the gym.

[fortesque123]

Remember copping this... used to pump it back in the day.

[floydjones]

Thanks fam.

Peace

[conradalmonacy]

3;53 do you see 8-off the assasin aka agallah the don bishop

[floydjones]

No I don't. I haven't in quite some time.

[yshua19]

"big daddy kane stole it, lakim shabazz stole it, gang starr stole the whole in control"! i go back as a yz fan since you did that tony tape with all his instramentals from the late 80's early 90"s. you remember that tape? tony d is a good brother in the music industry. i saw you ina show in paoli pa. back in 93 with 8 off aka agallah purple city. peace brother yz, you got anything else out new right now? stay on your 720

peace

corrado

[floydjones]

You are a true hip-hop head homie.

Peace

YZ

[scin383]

This makes me remember the days when hip-hop was REAL hip-hop. Nothing these days, and that goes for commercial and so-called underground, can compare to how it was in the 90s. Peace and thanks for posting this video, YZ.

[floydjones]

Thank you. It feels good to be appreciated.

God bless

YZ

[kmommy31]

yeah if you listening yz i,m trying to hooh back up. I ,last time i talmet you at the myrtle beach bike week.this was back in the late 90s ,last time we talked you was in the ATL doing the independent thing.I was in Boston doing the same post acomment let me know if you out there feel free to post a comment.I hope you still making that good music, by the way my label name is nlistic peace.

[thebiggk]

I'm surprised this is on youtube.. nice. o_o

[floydjones]

I have a better copy of it. I will try to get it up soon.

Peace

[mcfromnc]

yo yz put ya bally's on!! me and my homeboys was on you're music back in the day!! a true MC, not many out here these days!! Are you still doing music? PEACE!!!!

[bigworm1976]

yo yz i saw you in philly when this shit first came out you was mad cool thats back in 93 or so did you have beef with naughty by nature

[floydjones]

We had beef for a minute. I think the air is clear these days.

God bless

YZ

[danielgarnold]

Where can I get ahold of this album? It seems to be extremely rare and I'd rather not pay top dollar for it but if I have to, I will.

[floydjones]

It's out of circulation. I was thinking about rereleasing it. I will keep you informed.

Peace

YZ

[shareport]

I been lookin for this shit for years!!! I feel relieved after all this time. I use to dream of the day when we could have access to any music video ever made. Finding this gem is part of that being fulfilled. Peace YZ

[floydjones]

Thank you. I do appreciate the good word.

God bless

YZ

[LyricBlazah]

a yo, I was looking for this video and song for years.

[floydjones]

That's a good look folks. I'm glad that you finally found it.

God bless

YZ

[stokesy1985]

Is there a video for 'so far?'

[floydjones]

Yes there is video for "The Ghetto's been good to me. I have to get it tranfered to air it. I will do my best to get it up soon.

YZ

[floydjones]

Realhiphopsucks,

I appreciate your comment. It's always best to be true to how you feel. Some people like it organic others like yourself prefer it watered down. To each his own.

God bless

YZ

[floydjones]

I've been looking to get it tranfered so I can air it. I will do it as soon as I can.

Thanks for the support.

God bless

YZ

[judahyepjudah]

HA HA YZ, in control of things one of the best singles ever, still bump it to this very day, Sons of the father and GBGTM classic albums. Overshadowed, yes, underappreciated by the masses, yes....Nevertheless still one of the best to the damn thing Shalom bruh

[floydjones]

Judah,

I appreciate the good word. It's incouraging to know that something that came from you is worthy of listeners.

God bless

YZ

[tableturns77]

Dam i miss the old shit. When it was all about skills, and the videos were nice and simple, i dont see any bling in this shit here. The beats were tight as fuck. What hiphop is missing now is jazz bigtime. Bring that shit back

[floydjones]

Table Turns 77,

I appreciate the kind words of wisdom. I agree that it's time to set the record straight.

God bless

YZ

[ilionCarter]

A couple years ago, on a serious digging binge in a city/town called LEIDEN, I picked up a CD called COLD WATER MUSIC by AIM for next to no euros at all....prbably would have left it laid there had I not noticed FEATURING YZ on two tracks. Turns out the rest of the CD's very good too but can you confirm that is you or is it someone that jacked your sobriquet?

Whatd'yasay??

Thanks for your time and any eventual response is much appreciated...

ILION

[floydjones]

Ilion Carter,

It is me on the track. I also did a couple of joints with Rae & Christian on the same label "Grand Central" in Manchester UK.

Thanks for looking out.

God bless

YZ

[ilionCarter]

SOTF CD has become the new HOLY GRAIL for me but who knowz how long that will take....I'm sure I'll have fun digging tho.

Anywho this comment has quickly become inconsequential other than to let you know that you're fondly though of on this side of the pond and to ask you a quick question:

(end of part 2)

[ilionCarter]

Hey YZ

Greetings from europe.

Just wanted to say I finally found GHETTO's BEEN GOOD TO ME on CD in AMSTERDAM after searching for nigh on a decade (won't buy on INTERNET, which would be easier) I picked up both SONS OF THE FATHER and GBGTM on cassette waaaaaaay back in the far away day but any tapedeck I have just chews everything up, so I had to move on with the times!! ;)

(end of part 1)

[floydjones]

Ilion Carter,

Thanks for looking out for you brother. I do appreciate it.

God bless

YZ

[zedek3147]

YZ, remember that track you did with the Bobby Mcferrin sample? Where was that sample from. I thought it was from that old Levis commercial in the 80's. Can you point me to it? Something Weather Report did maybe?

[floydjones]

Peace,

What was the name of my song?

YZ

[floydjones]

I'm glad you enjoyed the track. That's a good look.

God bless

YZ

[Wood490]

Did YZ ever make a video to 'Master Plan'?

[floydjones]

Peace,

Yes, I did a video for "Master Plan".

YZ

[Wood490]

Can video for 'Master Plan' be found on youtube?

[earlgee]

Peace brother,can you get dat classic "master plan".I miss your music and wisdom on the tracks.

[floydjones]

It was my second coming so I wanted people to know how I was feeling about that and any body who tried to step in my way. I have jamaican roots as well as a few others. It was my idea to put Terminata in the chourus. He however just went on my vibe and came up with the chant.

There is no me and Treach. That's long over and not worth talking about.

Thanks for the comments.

God bless

YZ

[cmckeesrocks]

Y.Z. where are you now??? I would love to hear more music!!!

Thanks, Michelle from the Rocks

[floydjones]

I just fineshes a project. If you would like to hear some of the song from the new LP go to myspace/therealyz. Thanks for connecting with me.

God bless

YZ

[illvillebrotha]

YZ took naughty by nature out of the game with that rap this is real old school

[floydjones]

Thanks for the comment.

God bless

YZ

[NJtotheA]

What's going on YZ? I enjoyed hanging out with you Saturday night in the A. I am going to dig in my crates because I have your first LP. I want it autographed. Don't forget about my XXL X-Clan t-shirt. I will pass my info to our mutual friend. You are a cool brother and I get a chance to hang out with you again.

Peace My Brother

[floydjones]

It was a blast folks. You still need to get at me about your shirt. I've been holding one for you.

[SHAMEGA1]

i had this this on a mix tape back in da DAAAYZZ!!! I took it to school AND WAS DA MAN, Return of da holy one was mixed in somwhere between gangstah bitch and punks jump up to get beat down! lol! yz made treach shut da fuk up alright!! he "WAS TO COMPLEX" 4 HIM!! did ya'll peep da delivery?? and how it spills over at da end of da second verse in perfect timing to start the hook??! WHUT!!! Much props to YZ!! y aint no other video's of his shit up here??

[floydjones]

Thanks for comments folks. I will try to find some of my other videos and put them up. I do appreciate you taking the time to get in touch.

God bless

YZ

[flarnfilth]

I Think i still have the Sons of the Father on Cassette haha WHAT!!

[floydjones]

I wish I had that. You got something I don't

Thanks for the shout.

God bless

YZ

[kcjarrett]

I loved this tune,

Big up YZ

[floydjones]

Thank you. I really do appreciate the good word.

God bless

YZ

[trzarector1]

Man, Didnt know they had a video for this. I got this on 12" vinyl still in the plastic too. Came out same time as Return of the Big Mama by Roxanne Shante...Dope

Big up YZ!!!

[henricosey]

You're right. Shante and I were on the same label at the time, Livin' Large. I appreciate the comment.

God bless

YZ

[arcadianmaximus]

Big Up YZ, I was down with you when I was a sophmore in college at Clark in the ATL and was up one night late in my room watching THE BOX, and In Control Of Things came on. I went back home for Christmas and scavenged South Florida for that track and managed to find it. I still have that cassette and all of your releases. Return was straight classic material, I loved how you showed Naughty the new style and let them know the time. Props Always To You....

[floydjones]

Thanks my good dude. I do appreciate you taking the time to share the good word with me.

God bless

YZ

[qurryxavier]

Classic! Why did you yank IN CONTROL OF THINGS AND TOWER WITH THE POWER?I Got Son Of the Father in my iPOD! When in ATL find Qualm Scott.Peace

[henricosey]

I didn't take those video off. I didn't post them. I will look to see if I can find them and get them posted. Thanks for the interest.

God bless

YZ

[RonDuFrmDaBX]

Wow! I forgot how he flashed the heat!!! Cant do that $hit in videos any more. Still trynna cop his first album on vinyl. Can't find that $h*t

[henricosey]

I will try and locate the lp for you. If I find it I will get back to you.

God bless

YZ

[NYCBostero]

I had this tape. I'm pretty sure it came out in 91. damn, I just typed "return of the holy one" and this came up. Youtube is off the chain haha

[THATRUOZO]

damn wish i could find somewhere mp3 song of this hit.

[Magga1103]

YO!viit my profile...I have a blog where I post free hip hop from the mid 90's. Imma post YZ's whole album in good time...if ya interested!

[swiftomatik]

I loved this vid back in the day...shit, it's still hot now.

[floydjones]

Thank you for your comment. I do appreciate it.

God bless

YZ

[chrismaestro]

Been looking for the So Far (Ghetto's Been Good to me) video.

[emerpus01]

Me too. I worked as a PA on that video. I always wanted to see if my watch appeared in it.

[henricosey]

I will look for it twice.

God bless

YZ

[arcadianmaximus]

This was my joint YZ came back hard after Treach tried to come at him. Nothing happened after this hit the streets.