Blu & Exile - Below the Heavens, part 1

[AkumaTVz]

Realest nigga out. Poetry and rap in action right here. He needz to get signed now befo the real generation of hiphop is dead. Give the youth some hope. Sign Blu. Put him on the map.

[jMendeezy]

theoretical, could be right could be wrong, but open with his thoughts, too sick

[HobobotheClown]

genelec and memphis reigns.. nuff said

[466alexander]

@HobobotheClown

True dat, fam

[SoCalDude805]

If I was trapped on an island with one cd, it would be Below The Heavens.

[VintagePlaya]

i love it when i recognize samples too. listenin to Exile beats you'll hear erythin from oldies to radio head to 70's Bossa Nova samples. shits dope. i wish more youngsters would recognize the samples their hearin tho.. im sure some do, but most dont.

[JkillaJ15]

This song is so depressing

[19KFree93]

@JkillaJ15 u have to understand the deeper meaning to this song, if u dont understand where Blu is coming from with this u might think that this is depressing but if u understand that Blu is speaking of LIFE in general then u completely understand what he is saying. "im trying to get to this place that my grandpa told me bout as a child, told me only a few can make it and the faithless aren't allowed" thats DEEP he even mentions the true God and Gods name (listen closely) an that takes character

[Ringolero]

Prefer jay's beat but this is fire

[whiteboiawesome]

honestly? theres really dislikes to this song? what is going on?

[eachneverydaynosleep]

my fav song of all time

[jovonie21]

became one of my favorite hip-hop songs the first time I heard it :)

[JacobFehr1]

I feel like this man is describing my own thoughts. Blu you need to come back!!

[CrazyRican158]

@JacobFehr1 I am soo with you!!!!!

[MdAnna1987]

How can anyone dislike this.. Its pure brilliance..!!

[lemmefishful]

whos world is this? THE WORLD IS YOURS

[TheHuntress144]

I could see this being on the radio...i really wonder why some of these artists are still underground. With heavy metal i get it - too extreme. This, however, stands a good chance of resonating with the general public. Oh, and I like that this guy actually has something decent to say.

[dvsnature]

favorite blu track

[odemata87]

How could you not buy this? This is what we should be supporting insuring he get his due and recognition

[JBC16]

this song alone man..there are certain songs i hear in my lifetime that I feel every single person on this planet should hear and this is one of them

[willbell22]

how dumb are u to dislike this song?

[MdAnna1987]

@willbell22 Exactly...!!!!!!!

[amlayy96]

love it .

[vickimarie89]

Good Music = Blu

[SoleCitizen33]

seriously the illest rapper alive, i remember when i got my first i=pod, blu's below the heavens was the very first album i had on there. Much respect for this guy.

[LoyalEsteem]

blu kills it every time

[RyanJones68]

Below The Heaven's...is by far one of the best Album's...that blow's my mind..!!

[miltownchippewa]

youtube is using this new tool, it lets you choose your reactions on videos, im glad to say im the first one to react to this as a classic, along with many other great videos such as this one.

[imsoill32]

this album is the best i have ever heard period.

[OfficialRenoUtube]

kinda looks like ludacris doesnt rap bad like him though lol

[OpenMindsMakeSuccess]

UNDERGOUND HEADS: Check My Song "BCL" (Bitch Called Life). About when life was kickin my ass

[jeffy12]

WHEN IS THIS DUDE MAKING NEW MUSIC?

[AplusACK]

apperantly 4 lil wayne fans hear this & dissliked, zombies brainwashed by the mainstream, smfh!

[cudirager95]

this is reality 

[av399]

@Vom592 Yes he does. He's working on a new joint called "No York". Gonna be dope.

[dartanianhoward]

Great song!

[Vom592]

ummm does he still rap? last song i heard him on was "we beamin"

[joeno123]

the world is corrupt get used to it quit getting pissed and throwing fits daydreaming about her lips all day no time to trip out on something i cant fix

[AdrUnltd]

Every time I listen to this song, it makes me want to regain my faith in religion.

[Gregd8888]

@AdrUnltd Too bad god doesn't exist though.

[AdrUnltd]

@Gregd8888

Yeah.

[sunslastphase]

@Gregd8888 arrogance is childish.

[XbladeDragon]

@Gregd8888 i don't believe either but you shouldn't say things like that. You see one has the right of thought, but must respect others ability to do so

[Booseh1]

this is seriously the tightest lyrical song i've ever heard with a real ass message too?

[Booseh1]

listening to this on shrooms in a crown vic while it fucking thunderstorms around you with your favorite girl = the best.

[jmin012]

@Booseh1 that sounds awesome

[michealfowler]

This song go hard check out Crack City DVD channel

[misterhaze]

this song makes me smile when i need it most.

[kemeticshogun1]

as it is written, the kingdom is within. the truth will set you free, free from what? from deceit having us believe and not know. peace

[negkreyol21]

i want my hand on a CD can't find it anywhere. can someone help me

[theoriginalmquan]

@negkreyol21 you can get a mail order online hope that helps fam

[ChrissyTkd7]

@negkreyol21 amazon.com, bro.

[TheJonyboy510]

Real shit

[1992lance]

four soulja boy fans need to get the hell off!

[jordanakaskreech]

instrumental anyone???

[0Woei]

nas

[Sheeptopia]

This brought me up to a higher, better emotion. I love this song. It gives me absolute hope.

[EmCeeB1GR3D]

DOPE BLU AND EXILE!!

[OfCourseThisKid]

4 people Are deaf.

[regularasselo]

this is like a better version of Othello, search him up hip hop heads, Alive at the Assembly Line

[minaandlailashow]

Fuck the whole world

[tezboi098]

has anyone hit the 1911 button yet, f**kin funni

[Qhall0320]

I just found the sample to this in my shitload of oldies. The Impressions "I'm So Proud"

[jet0l19]

@Qhall0320 wow, good ear.

[Qhall0320]

@jet0l19 lol. Thank you. I guess alot of people sample those guys. I was listening to their LP "Changing Impressions" to find a decent sample myself & kept hearing samples form other songs. This one was really good, so I said something about it. Def dope beat

[encomiastic]

@Qhall0320

Nas - The World is Yours.

[Qhall0320]

@encomiastic I'm talking about in the instrumental. Yeah, Blu & a billion other rappers copy Nas & say that. Technically, that's not a sample lol

[AlexJuanOrtiz]

@Qhall0320 BRONX TALE SOUNDTRACK I TOLD MYSELF B4 I HEARD THIS TRACK I WANA SAMPLE MOST OF THE TRACKS OFF IT

[gottaloveleebby]

Niiice!

[HighandMighty609]

Blu needs to work wit the top scholars asapppp!!!THUMBS UP IF YOU AGREE!!

[buck22dblaze]

This song is the atheist anthem! Deeply touching and one of the best hip hop songs of ALL time.

[eachneverydaynosleep]

@buck22dblaze lol this not an atheist anthem Blu believes in God in fact that guy really religious.

He just says the idea of what Heaven is is not how it is invisioned by the public. Heaven is something you envision and make it ur self

[Mr2pockets]

nas!

[C00KiiEsz]

Where have u been all my life ? ! LOL i need good music ;]

[Niggs3000]

FINE, I GIVE UP! I only listened to electronica (especially dubstep) for the past couple of months, but my bro, this one chick, and finally, this (the link to which was given to me via facebook message from my bro), i've decided to get eclectic again.

[kyubifoxx]

@Niggs3000 literally EXACT same thing for me.

[Tinythebeatboxer]

Great hes soo good great flow no bs about money n hoes gj blu (real hip hop keep it alive)

[DrivinMeWild09]

blu is not only keeping good hip hop alive but he is also imrpoving it so much :)

thisbeat kinda reminds me of commons be-album

[xLittleJ2x]

This Is Beautiful. Plain And Simply Above And Beyond Real Hip-Hop. This is straight from the heartt

[DjOfOzMoses]

WHY ISNT BLU FAMOUS?!?!?!

[suppdope]

Blu is beautiful. I listen to him for inspiration, because nowadays inspiration is hard to find.

[BAGAKOOS]

Instant classic. This record will go down as one of the greats. Easily in the Top 5 in the 00's decade. Flawless record.

[eh335]

im speechless, in a good way

[jumpy901]

Well it looks like 4 people are sitting way below the heavens, somewhere in hell. DAMN! It must be hot. LOL!

[S0xpatscelts]

this song is the number one played song on my ipod, ive listened to it 839 times

i have yet to find the flaw in it that caused 4 people to dislike it

[CeesusBeats]

wow.

why is this the first time i hear something from him.

he is some real hiphop.

[SilentStreak001]

this is one open minded and conscious artist

you gotta respect it =D.

[sawyerharlow]

Butt Cheeks

[mahmooshka]

wow

[BerettaLaumman]

great lyrics

[Drzage6]

four people hit thumbs up with their computers upside down

- idiots

[AnddWon]

@Scribbleistixz Umm how about you don't address me. I didn't say nothing to you or regarding you. I've bought Below the Heavens the first week it dropped. Lupe would sound good if they ever did a REMIX. This is obviously Blu's track, I didn't imply shit about Lupe being better on it. So don't speak to me or make your little retarded comments with my name in it. You don't know shit about what I'm saying, bitch.

[Scribbleistixz]

since everyone making a list, here's mine (and in no particular order) Bizzy Bone Mos Def Blu Cap 1 Method Man Black Milk Nas Lupe Fiasco 2Pac Immortal Tech

[andrewissexeee29]

shits too deep for me

[CashMuhney]

I was ashamed I was pirating Blu's music so I decided to purchase Below the Heavens because Blu is just to dam good and too dam real to not have my money. All you underground fans, Stand up and start supporting REAL MUSIC

[R0FLLMA0WTF]

@CashMuhney

rock is real music but in a hip hop point of view i agree with you

[65c]

@CashMuhney fuck you... for us whos broke fuck it we stealing shit

[fear3bk]

@CashMuhney Where did you find his album? I've been trying to find for a long time...

[MrRada12]

@fear3bk check amazon

[VV22BB]

@CashMuhney Your username is youngmoney.

fucking lol'd hard out.

[AnddWon]

Lupe would fit on this track.

[Scribbleistixz]

@AnddWon umm, can't you just let it be that Blu owns this track? cmon, how you gonna come onto Blu's track and say Lupe would be better? or least imply that? -.- Blu goes hard!

[Drzage6]

4 people hit thumbs up with their computers upside down



[MO1MO1977]

@black pheonix man i think you might have missed his point it seems to me hes saying that peoples idea of heaven isnt real he didnt say there aint one...he even says it realize there is a heaven what you think its inside or the sky reach for it before its gone internally and you stuck hear below the heavens for eternity

[MO1MO1977]

@black pheonix man i think you might have missed his point it seems to me hes saying that peoples idea of heaven isnt real he didnt say there aint one

[BlackPhoenix623]

Finally a rapper that doesn't preach about heaven (2Pac) This guy is actually pretty good. "heaven is a fantasy created by man, so don't believe in it"

[altimatemonkey]

i have this song memorized. worth it? yes.

[Ginga]

Exile is a really good producer. Liking this instrumental.

[blackmage989]

4 dislikes, I guess 4 people will not be finding their own heaven

[FollowTheReaper12]

this song speaks to me man. big up to those who keep hip hop music alive, those who actually write about real shit. Music needs more artists like Blu because theyre so hard to find. found out about blu it was a breathe of fresh air

[littalcuteb]

I fucking love this song <3 (L) - Becka aha

[MannyStyles]

This song is speaking to me this morning.

[thought3c87]

Can't wait for hard work paid off :).. yess!

[NolieForPresident]

Reminds me of a DIlla beat. Nothing better

[gi5000]

claascik fucken album!

we need pt.2 (bth2)

[OfficialKANE]

this is literally incredible

[SatoriFlame]

im following a tracklist of all his songs... & correct me if im wrong but isn't this song also track #1 aka My World? then what is #11?

[pfcbangin]

@SatoriFlame the 1st song is My World Is...

This song is titled The World Is...(Below the Heavens PT.1)

[SatoriFlame]

@pfcbangin but its the same song right? idk seems like a stupid question to ask but iHave this as song #1

[pfcbangin]

@SatoriFlame

naw

they're different songs

[1985Trip]

Yo this ish go hard!!! 

[nonsense913]

This song still gives me goose bumps.

[jerzy862]

listening to this dude for the first time

wow. thats all i have to say

[dizyootum]

damn this song was fireeeeeeeeeee

[yid6zbib]

one of the best albums ive ever heard

nothin like good music

[altimatemonkey]

i just listen to this 16 times in a row. fuck man.

[wownashsuks]

nas biter

[amexnamedluis]

.... plenty of rappers pay homage to nas.

[sidlemar]

@wownashsuks its called sampling my brutha..welcome to hip-hop

[orphanturtle]

If you don't have heart then you can't relate and if you can't relate then you're just another tune with out life.

[alexthebeastyoo]

im kind of glad he isnt mainstream because all that attention would probably make him like the rest of those a-holes who rap about money, clothes, cars, and hos

[tariqamazin]

real hip-hop!!

[LaDamionVaShawn]

wow..this dude is like a breath of FRESH air that rejunevates the essence of hip hip....if dude has an album, i will be buying it soon...investing in music that uplifts, inspires and empowers...tHuMPs Up.!

[amexnamedluis]

@LaDamionVaShawn

Get this album, Below The Heavens. Only way to support him is if you get it on Amazon, which is the only place to purchase it. It's the mp3 download only though, CD hard copy has been out of print for a long time.

[RENEGADExSHinObi]

@amexnamedluis There's a new copy on Amazon right now for $130.00

If you really want it, and are a fan, then by all means get that album.

[zicon6]

@LaDamionVaShawn NoYork should be coming out soon also BELOW THE HEAVENS 2!

[meandmusic1980]

damn..guy reaches a new level with the content in this song, love it, deep thoughts.

[AFDOOM]

First Time I Heard This Track My Soul Got Lifted..

Gives Me Chills Evertime I Hear This Track.

Example Of Real Hip-Hop, Thank You Blue & Exile!

Your Music Has Changed My Life Forever And I Can't Thank You Enough..

[RNcg03]

@AFDOOM Exactly the same feelingi just heard it and im gettin lifted like keirth murray says^^ :)

[Ashmarto94Shizzle]

@AFDOOM Blu*

[tennisdude2834]

@AFDOOM idk u but im happy for u!!!!

[razilleD]

damn listening to blu for about 3 years and i dont think ive found any other rapper that can do what he does

[digitalridah]

@razilleD Black Thought Dog

[digitalridah]

@razilleD Black Thought Dog Kinda Sounds like Common though

[pofty]

gyeh this is fresh

[jakknutz]

It's on iTunes now guys

[MrWuTangly]

this song is so nice. so is the entire album.

Blu & Exile are awsome! thanks for uploading bro.

[bball2908]

this is really good...him and j cole have similar flows they both great though

[sundiatasoulbefree]

4 dislikes....COCAINE IS A HELL OF A DRUG!

[TheBorngod07]

top 5 nas,AZ,skyzoo,jeangrea,blu..my opinion..fuka ll that other shoot em up bang bang ima fuk ya mama baby mama drama shit..

[ETFfersure]

it sucks how real good hip hop like this gets leaked... i hate that shit.. but im a fuckin hypocrite but damn this shit be bumpin(:

stay up blu & exile

[ekwalate]

Damn im so happy for this cat.

that collaboration with the roots "the day" was perfect.

blu is finally gonna get the recognition he deserves.

[djphilthis1]

yo you cats need to put this out on wax my cuzin did the album artwork its the best album i heard in years fo real bangin tract to track consistant from start to finish PEACE

[boondocksfan17]

This is my first time listenin to blu and im blown away. This is one of the very few artist who really know what hip hop is.

[Frum5]

REAL HIP HOP

[crazyguy369]

@HoPEoFWaRx it is on itunes o.o'' i found it but its in 2 parts both .99 ea

[kryptic125]

thanks for the upload. This and a few other songs on the album were amazing.

Long life the art of lyricism!

[h3pr0]

this shit sick is hell i got the whole album blu & exile 4 life his versus are extrodanary

[IHaveBigFeet100]

so much better than Iyaz, New Boyz, Justin Bieber, Glasses Malone, the list goes on

[youngpac13]

hip hop aint dead but its gna die soon cuz underground fans aint supportin shit they dont buy music they just download nd torrent so go out there nd spend s a few dollars on good music its not gonna hurt!!

[THEMAYNE15]

@youngpac13 its not about the money these real rappers dont care about downloads or cd sales its love man for the love of it

[Aposapian]

Illest

[LuNeyTunesZ]

LUPE > Blu. Listen to Enemy of the State mixtape. Not to say that Blue isn't talented, because he is. Lupe is just the best rapper in mainstream, especially since he stays true to what he believes in unlike alot of rappers who make it big.

[youngpac13]

@LuNeyTunesZ thats mainstream then, this is underground hip hop

[LeRealTalk]

@LuNeyTunesZ lupe said himself the only rapper he is afraid of being better than him is blu..

[amexnamedluis]

@LeRealTalk

yo where does he say that, can u link me plz

[sundiatasoulbefree]

@LuNeyTunesZ How bout we dont compare the 2 lets just enjoy them both and give them props for crafting GREAT music plus blu is still underground.

[pkduexmachina]

four thumbs down?that's four too many.

[smilde230]

gotta love this. So up beat. Dont get how this doesnt get playtime and why guys like this arent doing huge sell out concerts, well i guess it is the underground!

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