Sunni Patterson - We Made It

[VanityBee729]

she moves me..i get chills every time i watch this..

[ItsYourGirl56]

this MOVES me, unlike so many other poems....

[BlaqueJac]

I've probably left 5 comments on this video already, but she is amazing! I mean people don't realize that the kind of beauty in people and in words is almost lost, like DAMN!!! I wish I could sit my enitre high school down and make them watch this, hoping they'd feel what I felt

[nikbrown201]

That truth

[mikkiadj123]

SHE.IS.AWESOME......nuff said

[OnyxCMB]

SHE'S FIRE!!!! LOVE HER!!!!!

[chiolsa]

I found love .

[00nomusicnolife]

BEAUTIFUL

[will11806]

damn....beautiful poem.......and she is beautiful!

[TruthChoseMe]

Yooooo! Goosebumps EVERYTIME! This woman is speaking TRUTH!

[jhp0725]

I want to cry every single time I've heard this.

[BlaqueJac]

Wow

[ABANICOSANYO]

why is this the only video on youtube?

[gimmee411]

she is really beautiful!

[skyblue45678]

1/2 of the tiem i was listening to her accent! SHIT! if she wasa rapper, i would love to listen to her!

[waitonlove1]

I remember when this aired. Loved it then and love it now

[Glynnisable]

Wow!

[GTB7]

I absolutely love her accent. I would listen to her talk about anything.

[5sizes2big]

21 people didn't make it.

[Shaddyboi101]

This was heavy....."...step on up to the auction block. Bend ova. Touch ya toes. Son show ya teeth. Lift her titties. Examine his balls. It damn near sound like a hip hop song..." #BOOM

[jazzmac03]

How can you see something like this and not believe there is a GOD!!!! Evidence...

[mankissingbird]

@jazzmac03 I am an atheist, and I see the beauty in this. There is wonder and beauty without God.

But I appreciate your sentiment. It is an amazing poem.

[jazzmac03]

@mankissingbird I wasn't talking about wonder and beauty....Im talking about this coming from nothing.....no way you can tell me this comes from a random happening

[mankissingbird]

@jazzmac03

Thanks for replying :)

Who said anything about this being random?

Trace the artist's history, experience and intentions. That will explain the roots of work like this.

There is nothing random about poetry. It takes an understanding of language, observation and metaphor.

That doesn't mean everything was designed by a god. Talent, evolution, knowledge - none of them are random. It is a combination of growth and conscious and our ability to express our experience of it.

[jazzmac03]

@mankissingbird Mmmm....I disagree yo. Without a god, everything is random. When I say random I mean, without reference to a prior arrangement, pattern, or purpose. Yes, there is a pattern to the cosmos but where did that pattern come from. Even HER experiences, why did she have those experiences? RANDOM, because the genesis of it all is not defined. What are your thoughts on that argument (if you don't mind)???

[Kalopsia666]

@jazzmac03 Actually you might want to look into a thing called Science if you're trying to find evidence of something. Just saying

[xLiLxHaHax]

Pure talent. From start to finish it was flawless.

[2529Dee]

This poem is TOO REAL for those 21 ppl, they some idiots!!!

[jerseymarv]

The realist shit I ever heard ...

[tealbiatch]

I get chills every time I watch this.

[MrChange31]

20 people can't stand in determination and be able to look death in the face.

[kraziednInsane]

i love this poem

[buntueric]

we shall look death in the face and say we have made it

[DanielDeluxe1987]

Those earrings are distracting as hell ! :D

She's really good though

[singingislove2]

That poem was so beautiful it gave me chills. She is a very very talented poet no doubt.

[niarotica]

Moving!

[SuperFaraja]

WOW! THIS IS AMAZING

[getwhatyougive12]

heard her on def poetry jam...unbelievable...waiting on her cd...heard her track, summertime...wow

[zanziblaque]

BEAUTIFULL....



[tha8thof8]

I LOVE this! Gives me goosebumps every time I watch it.

[BreeMitch1]

Crown yu King and De-throne yu in a Lorraine Motel!

Whoooo! She was talkin abt MLK!

She is outrageously talented!!

[motocrosschick19]

Sooo good

[Kupz113]

That Was A Beautiful Poem.. From A Beautiful Woman! The Shit She Was Saying Was Just RAW! I Love Her Uniqueness And The Way She Delivered This Poem!

[Bo0kiE19]

Man did yall catch some of the things she was saying??? Beautiful woman..Just seen her last week..beautiful work, beautiful pieces, beautiful peace, beautiful spirit. Stay Blessed!

[loooubnaaa]

I've just discovered Sunni Patterson tonight and have already watched a dozen of her videos.. That woman is so REAL! You can feel that she's strong and wise ..

Greetings from Morocco!

[tammaka1]

She bomb! whew! just pure talent =)

[TheeBitchPudding]

This poem gave me chills from the first time, even til now and I've heard it many times now. That's real work right there. Powerful stuff.

[sickchick8]

Woos she's soo beautiful. Her poem speak volumes. Goosebumps all over. Such an amazing mind.

[renegadepriest7]

THE COSMIC MOTHER IS AMONG US!

[uniqueangel305]

This poet changed my life.

[scope281]

she blew this up

[somethingaboutunique]

she is talking about new world order.. WHAT SIDE WILL YOU CHOOSE.. seem to me she something like a prophet

[somethingaboutunique]

more people need to be into poetry i love rap but the feeling thats into this.. like wow where did this come from ima poet and i couldnt come up with that.. i have never had nobody to describe death in a light where its positive.. thank u Ms. patterson.. when it my time to go ill feel good about it cause i did right by ppl even when wrong so when i see death i can look him the face and say i made it

[MBT1981]

LOVE IT



[Bella21Amber]

She is so beautiful

[NinJaGaGa]

she's phenomenal..

follow me @SheJohnny_Cash

[karzymimi42]

she kinda looks like Amber Rose! but i love this poem! and her style love it!

[Zisin2day]

We made it.

We made it.

[BoredARific]

I absolutely love this.... Love it!

[cwiggins87]

AMAZING AND INSIGHTFUL...MAKES YOU OPEN NOT ONLY YOUR EARS BUT UR MIND

[Nubiah9]

Cover Sistah.

[tilitran]

Saw her live for $10. It was amazing. Life-changing

[yannagirl100]

she is amazing!!! love it!!!

[kraziednInsane]

I love this poem the best!!!

[kwisdom86]

She looks like Tyga... I love her flow tho

[mcintoka]

@kwisdom86 lol damn she do



[flintshields]

ILOVE DIS!!!!! WE MADE IT!!! ITS UP TOO US!!!

[kifley19]

1:05 look at John Starks from the Knicks

[predictus]

She is fucking beautiful!

[YOUNGMUSIQ]

TRUTHFULLY SPOKEN



[gummiebaerrs]

damn thass deep

[gummiebaerrs]

damn thass deep

[jasmineb96]

Every time I listen to this I get chills. Speaks about reality & how life really is. She's one of my favorite poets! One day, I hope to touch people like she does! (:

[karate406]

Ma favorite poem ever!! :)(:

[ShayDub88]

As black people in America we made it!

[jahnayDmusic]

@ShayDub88 no. black people everywere.

[SoWatMistah]

In the poem Death = Sin at some points

In the beginning she is basically saying "I am descended from sinners" (I'm from a stock that pitch cocktail bombs and hand grenades)

Then she says, "I am a sinner" (I'm a N**** turning the gun on the national guards)

Because the price of sin is death - she says death isn't always this good; meaning sins are not always this tame (even though it's not). Sin (Death) gets worse. Then she elaborates on some of the dark sins of the world "It's a man 43 man..."

[SoWatMistah]

But ultimately, based on the bible, she concluded, death does not matter. What matters is what side we are on: Lucifer's or God's. The bible teaches that death is but a sleep unto the second coming of Christ; the resurrection. Hence, she says it doesn’t matter because if we choose God, we will live eternally.

[SoWatMistah]

When she says "they can't afford the truth to leak, she refers to the bible truth". Hence, in her reply to them, she says "Blessed are the meek...theirs is the kingdom" of heaven.

[SoWatMistah]

When she talks about slavery, she means how we are trapped in this dark world; it's not about race. From the president to the convict, "From the roof top to the cell block", everyone is a slave to this world; a slave to sin - the price of which is death.

[SoWatMistah]

A lot of people misunderstand this piece of spoken word.

~You have to understand the bible to understand some of it~

When she talks about death, she refers to both the spiritual and physical death.

She uses this reference to emphasize the difficulties and darkness of life; she calls it 'hell'.

[breezy13100]

this is deep

[assasinwife]

she is gorgeous

[prodigy713]

she. is. so. sexy.

[cj06feb]

Oh wow this is deep had my attention all the way tru

Poetry is Amazing

LOVE't

[LettuceB3]

we made it we made it we made it

[surt1n]

wow...

amazing stuff

[Cealla]

17 people meant dis-i-like

[brionnakennedy]

she is very beautiful and love the accent... can some1 explain this to me get bits and pieces

[OhMyJuicebox]

@brionnakennedy This was written after Hurricane Katrina, many people had a less than pleased reaction to the way President Bush reacted to the tragedy. This poem relates alot to slavery or the repressive moments of our countries saddest historical moments, and again relates the sentiment which many felt after the Hurricane that the government didn't react fast enough in the aid of those who lived in New Orleans, I mean they are still making efforts to rebuild now, so what does that tell you....

[OhMyJuicebox]

@brionnakennedy There poem ends with hope.... She makes it clear that after all the repression, slavery, and angst between "races" we will all find peace one day... and will one day be able to look back at what "we made it" through as a people.

[finevirgo07]

@brionnakennedy wut don't u get?

[brionnakennedy]

@finevirgo07 i don't really get the just of it ??? like what is it shes trying 2 covey and what does she mean when she says "Death ain't always this good"

[OhMyJuicebox]

@brionnakennedy I think when she says "Death ain't always this good", she is using it as a form of sarcasm. She mentions two kinds of death, physical and spiritual, throughout the poem. And again this relates back to slavery, you can't take it too literally. Did my prior posts not sum it up for you?

[brionnakennedy]

@OhMyJuicebox No you were wonderful thanks for taking the to me out to explain this to me I really appreciate it!! 

[finevirgo07]

@brionnakennedy it means back in those days there were much worse ways to die then to be poisoned, like some of the ways that slaves lost their lives, it was a bit sarcastic

[eMJaeTV]

Black on Black ((yezzir))

[bluntsnblush]

This is the real shit. That make you feel shit.

[ABANICOSANYO]

bad copy



[cmofbarefoot]

Disappointing, How Little Views This Has.

[TheWizzyobaf]

17 people are stupid fools

[darrenandbutterfly]

love it! shit is deeeeeep!

[QueinSiingah]

woooooooooooow!!!

[clydebeasley]

Yeah every time I listen to this.I receive more clarity on life.

[Stasia09z]

This is my favorite poem by far! Her deliverance is amazing.:-)

[izzywizzy31289]

i like her dress

[Abena727]

just love her hearing her voice so inspiring

[ThinkPink2007]

left in tears.. speechless. POWERFUL! This is what I am made of! My veins run deep with the pain of those that came before me. And I am Proud of it BLACK IS BEAUTY thats what i've been taught!

[Biggieent]

Imhotep Ma`at Ra - HeruKhauti

This sista in on it and real. I am loving this. The truth all will overstand all will get it. Get it?

[eloracsregor123]

she's brilliant she's beautiful and she has a pair ofearrings that i desperately need in my life =)

[Confusedtabou2]

Brilliant, just brilliant!!!!

[bethwall]

I think she is amazing, and angelic what a light to the world. But one thing you all must understand and Sunni if you get this: SLAVERY IS NOT JUST BLACK read the RED AMENDMENT LB BORK, White Elitist are not common people. Watch Maffa21 and go to the history of Oregon and eugenics......A breed of evil.......please, dont make this a black thing or we all will be destroyed

[shariekag]

17 ppl dont understand real poetry!!!

[jazzmac03]

@shariekag 20 ppl are HEARTLESS!!!

[DameDash2000]

She was named correctly because it ALWAYS bright where she is...I Love You Sunni!!!

[erinmammi]

This poem is so encouraging. I love how she is bringing the REAL part of life to the table that people dont talk about. The message she is basically saying is that life is HARD and sometimes terrible life changing things are going to happen. REAL Life & death isnt always pretty, but what matters is that we make it through and dont let it change our spirit & heart into bad just because bad situations. To anyone who goes thru hard times/life in general and still remains strong; WE MADE IT!

[11111111111fdwfs0000]

NAGAS WE MAD IT WE MAD IT LOVE.

[jaebby504]

i just love it its nothn else to be said

[TheSeKondElement]

SUNNI PATTRSON IS PERFORMING IN NEW ORLEANS THIS SUNDAY ALONG WITH ABYSS (also from HBO's Def Poetry Jam) @ THE 3RD ANNUAL RED CARPET BENEFIT CONCERT, BLACKout! 2010. FOR MORE INFO VISIT idlemindz. org

[Jenn504xoxo]

Amazing Sunni, you always have been!

WHO DAT!

Love my city!

[repmyclass2010]

don't understand why anyone would dislike this

[Thegypsyscorpio]

Speechless. I watch this a few times a day and understand a new meaning everytime.

[tiffuhny]

chills

[ahmaani3]

she is friggin beautiful

[thrice169]

"It'll El Hajj Shabaz Maliki you!" damn!

[manenohead]

wow..her voice, her words..were so inspiring.Simply perfect!

[udanvdi]

I saw this chick live in Columbus, OH I was straight high off her dopeness.

[Blcanatomy]

i seriously looooooove her!!! one of the best l

[beautifulleo]

This gives me chills everytime I hear it.

[lilccthe1]

does anyone know where i can get the words to this from?

[kem193]

I've love this poem. it's just like New Orleans. I watch this 7 times

[Czirro]

she's beautiful

:)

[nizzy05]

I love this

[ZainaAmira1995]

This poem definetly won't fit in everyones ear, but I heard you Sunni. I Love this piece

[Rampoii]

that was sick..!!!

[kiddo215]

I love her flow

[skyytrip]

The goddess painted her astonishing work of art across the aural canvas of reality like I may never have heard anybody majestically articulate before. Beautiful, sincere, relevant from the heart.

[TheBabbleOnianz]

There are no words to describe what I felt as I listened....creation defined!

[TheBabbleOnianz]

There are no words to describe what I felt as I listened....creation defined!

[EyeKnowtoo]

If Anyone Took This As Just A Poem & This Goddess As Just A Poet... Your Appraisal Is Worthless As Much As The Dollar Amount That You could Ever Come Up With.. WOW!! I Listen To This With Every Fiber Of My Being.. This A Goddess & She Is PRICELESS!! WOW!!

[romeoechomike369]

She speaks volumes about the hurt that "Man's Inhumanity To Man" (Burns) has caused.

[donthateonbeyonce]

where is the white racist comments

[Duggysgurl]

this woman is incredible

[donthateonbeyonce]

she had me crying

[laparis27th]

i really like this msg and the delivery. as tough as the material is, her delivery was still entertaining and original. one of the best poets i've seen on the jam.

[markeise07]

damn she was good!!

[Duggysgurl]

heart and soul put into this.

[SimpliYonique]

i love this woman and this poem!!

[dladmirault1]

damm i llove this poem

[devon8trillionaire]

wow shes nice

[NatePinky]

this rocks !

[Blcanatomy]

this poet

[simplyshonda]

I love her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bossybitchnc]

i luv it ..still my favorite

[djbitches]

That was a very powerful poem, i like how her tone and emotional delivery match the tone of the vivid imagery she uses. Her words take the audience on a dark journey through tragic moments in black history from the the horrors of Jim Crow South to the tragedy of police brutality today, the assassinations of Martin Luther King and Malcom X the death and imprisonment of black revolutionaries and the inhumanity of the slave trade....our freedom was paid for with the blood of our ancestors

[shadhom]

Here we go again useing the N word, if black people as a race detest this word so much, then why help keep it alive by useing it period, no matter what the occassion maybe, we can help make it obselete by first starting at home by banning it.

[sadstatue25]

@shadhom Hear no evil, speak no evil, see no evil. Right @shadhom

[ladycashflow2]

i LOVE THIS!

[Seattlecarnut]

Awesome video! I love the emotion in her voice. Beautiful!

[vyversneeze]

call it God or whatever you want. something moves in this woman.

[poetrynameTooShy]

wow she is on another level. I would like to hear a caliob by her and saul williams. Simply awesome,

[tsofie]

Now... this is my girl......

[YoursInPoetry]

WOW...ah love her

[rzzza1]

this is my favorite poem anyone ever did on this show

[XWgirl]

what is this poem about, i love it, but i don't really get it.

[rzzza1]

the answer to what this poem is about can be found in the poem itself. it asks the question in the last stanza, why do we die? Sunni Patterson answers, "it's so we might be courageous in the face of it".