DAAS Choir - Detroit State of Mind

[sweets1147]

Great video...Love Detroit, always have, always will.

[mindlessboo1]

thnks everyone!!!!!!!!! peace love al u guys that comment

[crice38]

its not as easy as it loooks trust me.

[AlwayzCheesinDev]

As a future educator of the City of Detroit, this almost had me in tears. Detroit is a great city with great children who will lead not only this city but the world to greatness! I can't wait to graduate from MSU and educate in my beloved city! Great job DAAS!

[dearanna]

Hope. This video gives me hope.

[RBS634]

Great job kids! You are an inspiration!  Keep singing and dreaming!

[midnightsun1able]

I used to think i would get shot just walking the streets of detroit but this song makes me have a whole new view of detroit its a good place. :)

[jayjaylol789]

i want to go to this school it looks fun good job

[ladybug122678]

Extremely well done! :-)

[boggerbro51]

saw them at the monday night football game. was pretty sick.

[MRMadman313]

I love you kids your amazing :)

[jaironneicy]

awww good job guys!!

[QuanaNikaMani11]

yay look at my school we did great

[3134Bossman]

👍😥😭 Great Job guys encore! encore! encore!

[za31234]

I actually saw them perform this live at a Wayne State football game. I must say, this is very well done, and it makes me proud of my city.

[ShaTay422]

Oh wow this is too cute!! I literally had tears in my eyes watching this!! It truly made me proud to be a Detroiter!! I no longer live in the "D", but I represent it to the fullest!! Great job, DAAS!!

[missfancybrat1414]

aww



[allsmiles2012]

LOVE it! And can u just say the last little girl rapping did her thang!!! Keep it up DAAS! :)

[soulsistahs2]

I saw these kids at the riverwalk while I wad visiting. I'm so homesick I want to go back to detroit so badddd. Wish I still lived there love my hometown.

[magicminion]

Rock it!

[julianamazali]

♥ Detroit!! Awesome video!!

[DreadfulControversy]

This is respectable. Finally, a video showing people of color doing something positive. Truly inspiring. I would thumbs this up 100 times if I could. Nice video as well, the editing was pretty sick, and that's coming from an editor himself.

[foggll]

This is sooooo AWESOME!!! So proud of our children:)

[flowerzz15]

these kids are amazing! i cant believe they got to perform this song for the Red Wings!!!

[WeJustWantToHaveFun2]

FANTASTIC JOB! You kids made me so proud that I'm from the 'D'. You did a beautiful and professional job. This just made my day. Oh...and I will be setting my Twitter automation to blast this one out to the world about once an hour for all the world to see. :) Our city needs more like you. All the BEST to each of you!

[natedog03]

how many just searched this right after watching the lions on monday night

[MrJayDeisel]

Saw this on the lions pregame then looked it up. Great job going to download this song. Good luck at halftime.

[magicstickrich]

this video is about to go viral after the game tonight

[lild4real9]

i go hear and im in the choir dtown!!!

[hstyli87]

we saw these kids at the Goodfellows B'fast today. they are amazing! would love to see them post a video of them singing "times like these". that was great too!

[Teamthirdgrade]

I watched you live yesterday at TEDx...just amazing! You brought tears to my eyes! Being a third grade teacher, I cherish your hearts even more. Keep your passions moving forward...you've inspired me!

[demonmuffin]

sick

[TheMSTINKERBELL08]

YALL DID SO GOOD IM SO PROUD IM GOING TO TRY TO VISIT SOME DAY AND PUT YOU AT A RECORD LABEL WITH JAY-Z..

[crochetbabe829]

i'm watching chnl 10, i'm so proud of you students!!! this is great. be proud of yourselves and know that you are a part of a renewing in your city.  this video just gives me chills to know tht you are out there working hard to bring us this great performance. keep up the great work and you'll go beyond the skies.

[Reesebadaxx]

This cool I love it ..

[rosavie23]

WOW! I am so proud of you! Just saw 6 of my former students. Oh, you kids BLESS me! Thank you for making this song. You did SUCH a FANTASTIC job! You continue to amaze me! You go! Thank you for doing this for yourselves and for Detroit! You are inspiring! Keep going strong!!!!

[micahsantos]

Love it. It's funny how so many people outside of Detroit are afraid of the city. It's on the verge of a rebirth though so exciting times are coming for Detroit.

[ILikeMyFunkUnCut]

Shining stars of tomorrow in my bright shining city!

[matttttification]

awesome



[affaoffa]

The girl who sings the third verse must be like a new nicki minaj, but folks, when I hear them young's sings about Detroit, my home, I'm proud to be a detroiter. This city will see better days, when we got peeps like you, keep it up! great music

[itsjustgionni]

Give it up for #Detroit y'all!!!!!!!!!!!!

[affaoffa]

OMG, this like, yeah this almost made me cry! See these kids, singin 'bout my hometown.. it's so nice to see, and it's great music too! some peepz are makin me proud to be a detroiter, hope you youngsters will stay in this town, this city needs a new start

[Kymimom]

♥ DETROIT ♥ ~ Where we prove again that Life my be a grindstone...but it either wears you down or polishes you up...depending on what your made of! ♥

[momotewcute]

our choir iz cool

[gabby8511]

daas is cool

[midetroit1]

Detroit people are moving out of city.....empty buldings,schools close & so on.......BUT DETROIT HAS ALOT OF TALENT......THESE KIDS ARE AWESOME.....JUDGE GREG MATHIS THIS ON IS FOR YOU......MI LOVES DETROIT & TO WATCH YOUR SHOW...............YOU ROCK BABY..............

[tracietigress]

Well done!

I need that, see that's why I fight!

Thanks Sharon!

[makeupandgirlstuff]

They should put this song on itunes!

[vuluver135]

@makeupandgirlstuff I know!

[MzMyria]

luv the song btw

[MzMyria]

aww i see so many of my old friends i shouldve stayed at daas cause at the end of the day it is a great school:}}}

[MzMyria]

wow look at my old school im so proun of my favorite music teacher ms.kee this song is great

[mikesmcc]

Absolutely awesome music video. These youth are Detroit's future!! Keep up the amazing work DAAS! You have inspired all of us.

[AndrewsCellCam]

Besides the little kids rapping about their cars (lol?) this is an amazing video. very inspirational. good job guys!

[legendery55]

luv this...............so awesome

[purplegirl1720]

OMG, I love this :-)

[tamia1980]

Great job!!!!!!!!!!!!

[gilescontracting]

whoever disliked this video is crazy cuz this is the most greatest video of children ive ever seen so if u seen this video can agree thumbs up

[vivianna141]

this video really touches my heart

[mccormid35]

I get chills everytime i watch it. Its very inspiring! I love Detroit.

[pittmalp]

Str8 up awesome! Go DAAS! D E T R O I T!

[waresarai]

d-town we the best

[anjilyn2]

People ask what is good about Detroit, well, I say this is what is good, right here! Very inspiring!

[MRMadman313]

I still get chills everytime I listen to it... great job DAAS your all amazing.

[msrhae2]

This is phenomenal! Send them to GLEE, so everyone can see them. Make a commercial. This is the positive impression we need to spread. Let's make this contagious!

[kiyabmarie]

Makes me proud to see our young ones showing everybody that detroit is more than what the world makes us out to be.............there are alot of great ppl who came from detroit and it's time the world started to notice. we used to be the entertainment capital of the world, motown created one of the most unique sounds the world has come to love and will continue to for more and more generations to come......i think this was excellent nice job guys keep it up

[milbro810]

PHENOMENAL GUYS!!! GREAT JOB!!!

[Klayster]

"Lansing is the capital, but Detroit always should have been."

Actually, Detroit was the state capital of Michigan, before it was changed to Lansing . . . The song is still good though :-p

[daschu777]

Wow!!!! Insane!!! That was killer!!! Makes me

Proud to live and work in the D !!! Thanks

[eganjos1]

Put this on Itunes and raise money for DAAS

[msrhae2]

@eganjos1 i agree! I'd buy it!

[eganjos1]

Great Job guys!!!!! Brightest and best!!

[alwaysbeneath]

Made my DAY! Great JOB!!!! Beautiful.

[makeitbling]

AWESOME!



[UTFINC]

These young people remind me of Detroit's kids - past and present. Represent !!! Your video makes me burst with pride and longing. Thank you for the inspiring performance. I hope momentum joins your effort and propels you to every good life has in store.

[1motsi2]

i love it

[klukad]

Well done!!

[Summbrezzy27]

Detroit is a great city to live in... I'd like to see the critics publicize these amazing kids talents they say Detroit is dead and they've never been here...If you are young and black in Detroit then you are being set up for failure we've already been written off We are the next generation and we have to make a change... Amazing Job you guys, brought tears to my eyes

[bigboijr3025]

OK DAAS. i see you M2J

[TheOfficialTyraP]

Good school! I just graduated from there! They did good I'm proud of them

[drastikmeazures1]

Hey, can we get an accapella version released? I wanna do a dubstep remix

[KatieHurt105]

keep doing what your doing look how far it got you love u (ajziona)

[KatieHurt105]

you guys rock

[RyaneBii]

Awesome , My Cousin Go There ,

[tonyktu]

I've watch this video so many times and I still get goosebumps. Great job guys. You should be very very proud, because I am! Thanks.

[ArtColden]

Outstanding! LOVE IT!!

[towerbridge2006]

Great vid, kids!

[crzycp8]

LOVE it, Great Job ,

[SwantonKing313]

313..313...313..313..313

[RockysLifeForFun]

AsSoonAsI SeenThisOnFox2,I EmailedASAP4TheLink.TheseBeaut­ifulKidsDidSuchAnAwesomeJob.Mi­chiganIsSO ProudOfTheseKids.TheirTeacherA­skedThem2ComeBackW/The"D"Versi­on.TheyDidIn1Day.IWishI CouldPutA C.D.InEveryMailboxInTheCountry­.AskedIfTheyCouldPutItOnItunes­SoI CouldPutItOnMyIpod.Sent2MyFami­lyOutsideOfMichigan.Again,WeAr­eSoProudOfYouGuys.GreatJob!.Th­anx4SuchAnAwesomeVideo:)

[anntoinettej]

Detroit, Stand Up......

[junebugg248]

Detroit WHAT???????

[preciousprecious100]

love it

[tjenk74]

Love it, Love it, Love it!!! As a proud graduate of DPS I have to say GREAT JOB DAAS!!

[ydowns01]

How very refreshing to see something so very positive. I too would like to know why this is not being played nationwide? Keep up the good work DAAS, UAW & Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (Home of the 200)

[sparkykatie]

Wow! Way to go girls that was amazing!! Good job Mrs. Kee!! Who produced the movie?

[MrTank369]

Love it, love it, love it! As a proud graduate of DPS system, it make me proud to see our youngsters flex in a positive way. Reppin' da "D" in this fashion should send a message to the national media and the rest of the country that has written our Hometown off. THE FUTURE IS HERE with these children and the community that will nurture them! Great job, all involved in this project! We will rise again Detroit. TOGETHER, BRIGHTER, STRONGER!!!

[sinnsofme]

That was hot!!!!

[Lstonelove]

This is so great! When I was about 10 years old, I recorded a song called "Detroit Renaissance" and it had very uplifting lyrics, making me feel proud of my hometown. This video and the kids are fantastic: what wonderful examples for all of us:) Thanks!!

[bev25bear]

No one ever reports this on National News always the negative stuff!!!

[4Mzbrown]

@bev25bear Me and my boyfriend said the EXACT same thing! Only ONE of my friends in NY had seen this and that's only because he follows the local news here...SMH

[freaknastyevil]

nice

[starlightsupergirl]

Beautifull!!!!!

[qwertyou123456]

OMG...so cute....these kids are doing the thang!!!!

[OHEEMA1]

My granddaughter attends this great school. I was awakened by the sounds of this rendition on Fox 2 this morning. I've been listening ever since!! It is so heart warming to hear the pride these youngsters have in their city. GO DAAS CHOIR!!!

[com2mac625]

Great job!!! What a way to represent the D!!! Keep up the good work!!!

[SereueAustin]

Amazing! This is what people should think of when they hear Detroit.

[TheSLOWLICKER]

OMG I JUST SAW THEM ON FOX 2 THIS MORNING! This is EXCELLENT! It brought tears to my eyes to see so many positive and talented young ppl here from our city! I am most definitely on the project

[pjjones1908]

Great Job! :-)

[cmclisa]

Beautiful!



[seankordw]

GREAT JOB GUYS!!! As a Detroiter I'm so proud to see these talented and bright kids do something positive. Their parents and school should be so proud of them!

[seankordw]

OK I don't know why I'm just seeing this but GREAT GOOD GUYS!!! I'm so proud to be a Detroiter and see these wonderful bright kids doing something positive.

[seankordw]

@seankordw That should say Great Job Guys.....sorry I was typing too fast! lol

[jeanieamiller]

I LOVE THIS. Nice job, and big big props.

[kathym12]

Love this video! It's great for the children of Detroit

[transamgirlie]

I'd love to download this song. You guys did awesome!!!!!! Let me know if there is some way to download this :-)

[kkirchner713]

What a way to represent Detroit!!!! Way to go!!!! These kids are awesome!!!

[jazzynee11]

Wow !! Wonderful kids and I love the words !!

[briesummerhill]

So PROUD of these kids! Great teacher to support them also!

[Major613]

WONDERFUL!!!! REALLY WISH THE CITY WOULD GET BEHIND THIS PROJECT AND THE EFFORT THE KIDS AND STAFF PUT INTO IT AS WELL. SHOULD BE THE CITY THEME SONG...GREAT JOB DAAS STUDENTS AND STAFF FOR A VERY UPLIFTING AND ISPIRING PROJECT.

[AnnaMP36]

Wow! This was really good!

[HollisterSurff]

Go Daas !!!!

[emo4ever48]

an i love the part with ridin in my mustang wit the labrogini door( sry nvr seen the word labrogini written out b4)

[gionnicrawford16]

I AM SOOOO PROUD OF THESE KIDS!!! WE NEED MORE PEOPLE LIKE THIS! I WILL POST ON THE OUR LIFE IN THE D BLOG - THIS IS VERY CREATIVE!!!!! I AM AT A LOSS FOR WORDS NOW....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[LifeisMusic07]

Finally our school & city getting some shine & shining some light. Great job

[NatiraBeautii]

Ms.key you are doing such a good job. i lovee the video

<3 natira

[HatchetArmyJrock]

The city may sleep. And it may not be endowed with an overwhelming amount of sunlight. But it does have a resilience matched by none. And a marriage of intestinal fortitude and aptitude necessary to overcome chronic hardship, and rebound Dennis Rodman style. Its what motor city legends are made of. I live in Los Angeles, but videos like this remind me of where my home is. Congrats on the great video!

[romankisz]

pretty cool!



[marlinpage]

I love this video...I am a believer!

[Tinhamodic]

Nice! Great cover!

[rodgailes]

Go DAAS,Go!!! Stay positive. Keep Hope & Our City Alive!!!

[beyfan4ver]

Awwww I miss my school Daas I love this!

[booskiebabyy]

BEAUTIFUL!!

[Joshizabeast]

Detroit all dayy!!!!

[sifupr]

My hometown. :-)

[jpore28]

Ok I don't know who disliked this but my kids attend this school and excellence is certainly the minimum standard! I love this video and all it represents! Keep it going!! DEEEEEEEEEEEEETROIT!!!

[LadyByrd62]

Great job!

[ykwvideo]

Great work,

[QueenVicki12345]

WONDERFUL JOB YOUNG PEOPLE!!! Detroit is giving you a BIG O HUG!!! - From a Cass Tech teacher.

[keniluvu04]

YAYYYY ME AND THE OTHER PEOPLES

[LuckeySev]

This is my sons school. This is nice.

[meanming2]

yayyyyy...im in the daas marching band i love this... woooooowwwww go DAAASSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!

[group9management]

Great Job Kids you make me proud to be a Detroiter

[abedj97]

i lve this song

[abedj97]

i remember when i used to go to daas since kindergarten but now i go to uprep its abraham tremaine alphonso tywan joseph rykell aaron this is awesome make me want to come back

[ilah17]

Love love love this!! Can't stop watching and sharing on Facebook :)

[TjuhuTiy]

Lansing is the capitol...Detroit always shoulda been...LOL! WARNING: students may be products of generations of academic and music education efforts by family members of ours...ha ha...Heading down Jefferson...*where I grew up*...you know how we do!

[peechy1475]

Thats what I'm talking about, rep yo city....GREAT JOB GUYS.....KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK...we need that kind of inspiration in DETROIT

[JusticeUmbiya]

I love this soooo much. I have been away from home for two years and this just made me wanna come visit home.

[pwnev3ryonecanada]

im from windsor but still this is soo cool to see nice job guys im not a big fan of red wings but pistons lions and tigers are my style

[Technocian]

Detroit's darkest days are over. Our generation is going to have it as good as it's been since the 1950s. From the ashes rises the Pheonix! :>

[nessabirdie]

That's so cute!!!

[dimekat16]

Great job, DAAS choir and Mrs. Kee.

[WhipDizzle72]

I had to comment because this is beautiful!! This is the part of the D the media does not want to to talk about. Shoutout to the entire DAAS! I am a independent pro wrestler from Detroit and I posted your video on my wrestling fan page for my fans to see. Glad to see this if you need anything or maybe we can bring a wrestling show to your school and collaborate! this is my fanpage on facebook. Hit me up there if you would like "Whipdog Johnson AWWL Superstar"

[freddiecole5]

That is just so AWESOME! It makes me proud of Detroit and inspired by the youth knowing that this generation can change things around for Detroit. Way to go Jazz and Brittney!

[OutlawShow1]

THIS DETROIT SWAGG ON THE WAY UP !!! WE DONT DIE, WE MULTIPLY...

[mayapooh93]

It's absolutely inspiring and refreshing to see young African Americans students showing the world that EDUCATION and BEING SMART are cool!!! I'm glad these students and many others have not fallen prey to the fake "OVER LAY FOR THE UNDER PLAY" that society perpetuates daily of them.

[Ladysoul221]

Thas whas up!...i love my city...DETROIT stand up!...

[ghural1]

shows how much talent my hometown still has no matter how it looks to the world

[dialupking]

Gave me goosebumps! Proud to be a Detroit Student! Do work young ones! The sky is the limit!

[detroitbutterfly]

beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



[supergirl0323]

that video really touched me!!!!! good job you guys have good futures!!!!!

[TooSweet313]

BRAVVVOOOOO I ABSOULTELY LOVED THIS VIDEO.. YOU GO FUTURE BRIGHT STARS OF DETROIT ACADEMY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES... I PRAY EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU OBTAIN YOUR GOALS AND ASPIRATIONS.. YOU HAVE ALOT OF PPL ROOTING FOR YOU ALL 2 SUCEED.. STAY FOCUSED AND NEVER EVER GIVE UP... I PRAY GOD WATCHES OVER EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU.. AGAIN GREAT JOB YOU ALL :) LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SavannahMarie26]

THIS IS AMAZING:) Thanks you for standing up for OUR city. You guys killed it better than Jay-Z and Alicia Keys:)

[GROWNNSEXY89]

this is just super cute...i love my city soo much!! u guys keep doing your thing....DETROIT STAND UP!!!!! ;-)

[THEQUEENDIVA90]

This was really nice. I am proud to see kids getting thier education. keep up the good work.

[mya1382]

You guys did an AWESOME job.

[ReelJOEYP]

Nice job! 

[TrustedInfo]

I stand and applaud you. Detroit!

[csamanen]

Wonderful...ccame from the heart ! THANKSfor sharing this !

[timothymintline]

Kids who care......an unusual thing nowadays. THIS is what is GREAT about Detroit!

[u2becommended]

Powerful! REAL Detroiters doing it big! CHRYSLER, EAT YOUR HEART OUT!

[Kailah09]

Good Job guys!!! Represent!

[warrend98]

Great job! So happy to see positivity in the City. Remember folks, "A Child Will Lead Them!"

[hochynut]

This is an amazing video. Those kids did a wonderful job, and Detroit has lots of young talent!

[crankysister]

This was awesome! I'm a graduate of DPS (from Renaissance, 2007), and I just had to give a shout-out. This was really refreshing to see. One of my little sisters graduates from Renaissance this year, and the other one will be going to high school after next year. I hope this song can inspire them to succeed and thrive in a city that is so in need of hope right now. Thanks a lot for posting this, and stay awesome DAAS!