The Roots - Silent Treatment (Full Version)

[MalieeimaL]

2 deslikes??? oooh may they buuuurn!!!

[godoffutbol]

Such a great album. Artists these days don't know how to be original like back in day. Now, everyone is playing the same shitty beats and lyrics with no substance what so ever.

[LANOIRSUPERSTAR]

90's baby

[LANOIRSUPERSTAR]

2 DISLIKES? They're getting the silent treatment from someone

[MsTreynatra]

Yup...been on repeat all day....

[KrfNYC2]

Too cool.

[LaBaByElmoBP]

Thumbs up if yu qive yur man thu "silent treatment''! :p

[damonvp]

this song stays in the mp3 player rotation.

[stableoner594]

@bigben1986 i honestly dont understand why people think "us kids" now a days dont listen to this. i just turned 16 and im listening to old and awesome rap that gives off good vibes like this. i might not know whats up but be glad some of us appreciate music like this, im more conscious than most teenager about this hip hop. just keep in mind that not all teens listen to that "new era" rap, peace...

[Bossylady35]

Brings back memories of my college freshman days....Ahhhhhhh.....Goodtimes­!

[Kahoki407]

Got the CD in my car right now.

[FungusMossGnosis]

Their best LP.

[TheBulvox]

hip hop in its truest form,, only the roots baby!

[bigben1986]

the roots are so fucking awesome. god bless them. i feel bad for todays generation. they can't sit down and here this. sad. anybody who grew up in the era of when hip hop started, grafitti, mcing etc is the last generation to be original. if u between the ages of 34-50 something. that 70's-80's early 90's maybe 93 max. thats the last generation to have flava.

[arecksONE]

@bigben1986 Ben - Hit it on the head. Good observation, meng. This is when I started to develop a true appreciation for hip-hop. I'd say '94 anticipating "Illmatic"'s drop was the defining point. "Illmatic" still remains #1 on my personal chart. While I don't think I fall inside your personal categorization, I think most heads would agree the lyrical value and production of that album is/was incredible.

It's 11:11 - make a wish!

[arecksONE]

@bigben1986 Ben - Hit it on the head. Good observation, meng. This is when I started to develop a true appreciation for hip-hop. I'd say '94 anticipating "Illmatic"'s drop was the defining point. "Illmatic" still remains #1 on my personal chart. While I don't think I fall inside your personal categorization, I think most heads would agree the lyrical value and production of that album is/was incredible.

[ohterlay]

@bigben1986 jeeze you guys are gunna be those parents from that newer south park episode. "music in our generation was so much better. kids listen to shitty music now days." ok well people used to listen to trombones in 1850, of course music is gunna change and of course your gunna like your generations music the most. or you could be like those who dont care and listen to all music that appeals to their ears.

[akn0ledge]

@ohterlay dude it ain't music no more... its programmed drum kits and loud ass synths. And the lyrics are horrendous.

[ohterlay]

@akn0ledge theres plenty of new music being made that is still really great music...

[shotteebwoi1O2]

1 person gets the silent treatment all of time

[DetectiveBlacksmith]

damn i felt like this today! Women!

[NowRoDHS]

Good trees music

[bossbox215]

everybody should relate to this!!!

[oChilds]

So feelin this right now #TheRoots #CLASSIC

[GaRcIaDWaCdC]

hip hop didnt die its just alive in hidden places

[Stapurda]

1 disslike?!?! WHO'S THAT DICK?!

[dawb86]

@Stapurda lol, some fool who keeps getting the silent treatment!!!

[lovell123456789]

@Stapurda agreed!

[3452g5]

@Stapurda they prob only heard the first 5 seconds of the song -___-

[jaydubmusicman]

@3452g5 that still doesn't justify the claim

[3452g5]

@jaydubmusicman im supporting you cuh .

[elPAPIchulo613]

@Stapurda TWO NOW?! MOTHERF*CKERS BUMPIN' DICKS N SHITTT

[MrPiffery360]

The smooth operator is in........

[telak2]

Not just an amazing hiphop act but an amazing band! Nothing like real music! Philly baby!!!

[lovell123456789]

@telak2 SO TRUE!

[davidmandic]

nice! very nice...

[rugbyboy198127]

how come it's sounds so much better here than on my itunes - more reverb, warmer sound - snare lasts for ages on tis - much better - why? pissing me off - everything playing through itunes is shit, especially intricate stuff like opera/jazz - sounds terrible - someone help me please lol - peace all!

[musiqhotshot]

@rugbyboy198127 you gotta go see it live thats why lol. best music is always played live

[rugbyboy198127]

@musiqhotshot yeah trouble is kind of hard to get the roots live band to play in my living room while i relax and smoke a phat blunt! besides i don't like going outside lol i live in the uk - going out = fighting at some point - i'd rather save my anger for the rugby field lol - ta for the advice tho lol

[rugbyboy198127]

@musiqhotshot also mc-ing's never best live - mics are just not clear enough for all the subtlety and dexterity of say raga mc-ing for example - just a wash of sound - that's an example of occasion where live isn't as good - on the whole i agree though mate, cheers

[mhaze210]

If more people knew about this kind of (real) Hip Hop...they wouldn't trash talk it all of the time and blame it on everything.

This is even more important and soulful than almost every other genre and artist.

If young teens grew up on this more..they would have a better attitude towards others.

Even when I dont listen to The Roots for a while, i still have to consider them one of my favorites..but theres so many others that atleast help keep this music alive.

[Wanksterbufford]

That bass line gimme a boner everytime.

[bc146]

fav act. fav mc. smooooooooooooth.

[JennyReally]

Great Music!

[Ginga]

Absolutely love this song. It just hits me in a way I can't describe. The powerful drums, soft horn, slightly distorted chorus and Thought's smooth lyrics. Amazing track.

[kity990]

My all time favorite song. Black Thought killed it! And you can't forget ?uest Love on the drums!

[acmggs]

That just made my day

[Frum5]

thumbs up if she givin' you the silent treatment.

[gekkethai]

this video needs 10bil views.

[3452g5]

i love this instrumental, i really need

the instrumental!

[MrCaDDabra]

this is something amazin....... It gives so much good energy,and positive tought's.....

[noro305]

cuz Peoples dont know what true hip hop is... they blinded by all the jewelry and fast cars and bullshit ... they wouldnt know hip hop if it punched them in the f*@kn face! Black Thought n The Roots.... nuff said

[LIFE2612]

CLASSIC

[hollaboutit]

YOU KEEP HIP HOP ALIVE!!!!! KEEP SUPPORTING THE REAL HIP HOP!!!!

[jamila43]

i wore this album OUT!!! one of y faves :)

[MsCMfly]

worth the search

[Gumplay]

This music is like treasure, but people ain't up on rare gems...

[Artistic1974]

this whole album was the ish,but this song had me grow into a true fan of the roots. damn this remind me of the days i use to live in san diego when i was in the navy. good good times

[chuco621]

whats the sample to this song ?

[ncili]

fuck vevo!

[einsa19]

like chilling on a cloud...dope

[minusone31]

Old school never gets old. Classic album.

[enibas09]

The Roots .".You're in my life like love "

[iWiLLn0tAp0L0giZe]

This track made me fall in love with hip hop.. I was like 10 years young... I may be young but damn, I KNOW my hip hop... Music these day got nothing on this and this is going back to 93? So CLASSICK... and LIVE?? THis is the best band hands down... Tuba Gooding is AWESOME!!! :) Good Shit

[InchesNPK]

Can't you see what you mean to meeeee.

[hoopster16]

Smooth as butter, Fresh as iced tea! Love the horns!!!!

[mhaze210]

@hoopster16 once you said "butter" you reminded me to re-listen to A Tribe Called Quest's track "Butter" :)

[jaydubmusicman]

@hoopster16 thanks all i can imagine is iced tea that tastes like butter.

but butter that tasted like iced tea would be hella dope

[Mpeezie10]

as far as hip hop goes, the Roots give hands down the BEST live show! ive seen everyone from black star to wu tang and man oh man... the Roots are 10x better live than their albums. and i love all their albums.

[MzBlu72]

this right here just put in the best mood! I need 90's hip hop back in my life

[akn0ledge]

@MzBlu72 word man

[oasisrgood1]

city high sampled a few lines in this for caramel which was a hot track

but this is just the bomb

[christianthepainter]

This song brings back old school memories.

[Jerzystransfer1]

I still have the cassette tape of this single!! (just dated myself) .. love this..classic doesnt describe this joint..very under rated group..thx for posting..

[Cephalopopo]

the fact that music like this is not really known in the countries of the modern world shows once again how crazy this planet is :(

[brownalbundy26]

such an under-appreciated group :( they are playing as a house band for one of those late-night shows I hear.

[hiphopisdead34]

@brownalbundy26 Yeah, for Jimmy Fallon...it sucks because Fail-on isn't funny. But The Roots are still awesome.

[rugbyboy198127]

best tune on the best album from the best hip-hop collective ever to grace the earth.... 4.23 that is real flow and skillfull lyrics man... Bigup the roots!

[packers3]

603 views now.

[mhaze210]

how is it possible, that the best version of this song on Youtube...only has 394 views, and was uploaded on 10/25/08?

ill never figure out that riddle.

Anyways this is a classic.

[rugbyboy198127]

@mhaze210 haha cos the people dont know man, they just dont know... hehe this a really complete art form... really wonderful stuff!

[flipmode626]

i would believe because those few views are those of people that have an exquisite yet unfulfilled taste for music...Class recognizes class. Respect @mhaze210

[Sgyver1969]

@mhaze210 niggas ain up on the album! classic shit right here!

[MrLexTalionis1]

@mhaze210 cuz they givin it the silent treatment! lol

[mhaze210]

@MrLexTalionis1 lol

[noro305]

@MrLexTalionis1 yea u rite about that...they keep neglecting her and treating her silently

[lawrence106]

@mhaze210 NO SHIT PIMPIN THIS SONG HERE IS DEF MY FAV!!

[cwilliams260429]

@mhaze210 all day long this is a classic. i can t find it on print or cd this is the SHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH lol

[101Licious]

Brilliant song !! Love it since the first day. =) 5*

[jellyjamacain]

Just mesmerizes me.

[overdosesquad]

thanks for the upload. brings back so many fucking memories.

[FranklinDunn]

"Great Song, one of my favorites as far as Lyrics, Idea & Production."