Steve Lacy - From Compton to the Grammys

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0:00 - childhood
0:59 - learning guitar
2:15 - joining the band
3:49 - making beats
4:25 - The iPhone era
5:28 - hannah Montana era
6:14 - Going to the Grammys
7:40 - producing for Kendrick n cole
9:20 - steve lacy's demo
10:33 - Making friends
11:21 - Apollo the 21st
13:04 - through the wire
14:12 - making Gemini rights
16:04 - lol
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Steve lacy was born in Compton, a city that gave us legends like Dr. Dre and Kendrick Lamar, but Steve’s childhood in Compton didn’t take the same route as Kendrick and Dre speak on in their music. he was raised by his mother along with his 3 sisters. as his father passed away when he was only ten years old. for his protection, he wasn’t allowed outside much during his childhood and early teens. Steve’s mother didn’t want him to get involved with the wrong crowd and an important part of that was attending church on Sundays. It was at church that Steve first discovered his love for the guitar, But Steve didn’t have a guitar so he would emulate Jarius Mozee in guitar hero. ‘[Guitar Hero] is how I fell in love with the guitar,’ he says. ‘I didn’t think I’d be a renowned guitar player. I don’t think I’m that good. I’m not a guitar player’s guitar player.’ but then I realized I could create songs, and could find a distinct sound that I could call mine.
Steve became so good at the guitar that he was invited to play in the church band and soon he became the one playing the congregation out at the end of services. after seeing his passion for the guitar and hearing how he played Steve’s mother transferred him to Washington prep high school in the 10th grade because of the jazz band the school had for upper classmen
“Growing up, I knew Washington Prep had this jammin’ jazz band, but they said Steve can’t be in until 11th grade. I told them, ‘He’s special. You need to have him here.’ I found the teacher and told him, ‘Steve’s a natural.’ I was ready to tear him a new one if he said no, but when he said, ‘We’d love to have your son,’ I had to catch my breath.”
it was then that Steve would meet the people who would change the course of his life. in that band room at Washington prep Jameel Bruner the keyboard player for a band called the internet at the time was making beats on a laptop when Steve approached him fascinated by what he was doing
over the month’s Steve would watch and learn, seeing the production process first-hand. Then one day, Matt Martians, one of The Internet's founding members, needed a bass player. and this would be the first time Jameel invited Steve to the studio
Steve must have made a good first impression because he soon became a regular at internet studio sessions but he still hadn’t opened up to the members.
“I was really quiet, so I would kind of just do my part, just play,” “and Jameel was like, ‘Yeah, you’re the next recruit.’ Once I got recruited, I started opening up a bit more. We’re like family now.”
after seeing Jameel’s process for making beats Steve started making his own beats but on a one-income household and 5 mouths to feed his mother couldn’t afford to get him the equipment he needed. so he decided to work with what he had he got hold of an i pod and jailbroke it so he was able to work outside of apple’s restrictions. And with apps like bridge, i machine, iMPC, beat maker 2 and Garageband as well as an i rig cable to record his guitar. he made beats everywhere he would go. in line waiting for his food, between classes and even while driving. He'd build tracks
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[@IsaiahCreates]

I had the privilege of performing with him in Boston during his tour this past fall, he’s one of my favorite artists and he’s one of the most inspiring people in the industry ❤

[@theogdw1]

Hearing Kendrick say “Yo, put your number in my phone” must’ve been 🤯🤯🤯

[@averagescentedman]

So basically everything Steve touches turns to gold, mans is a genius

[@jtrap3179]

I fucking love Steve Lacy, I'm so glad he got me to listen to Fousheé too, which is also one of my favorites. I'm also kind of the "go with the flow" person, who doesn't impose much and doesn't set any goals at all, so knowing that Steve decided to really put his energy into something and that made him stand out serves as an inspiration to me. Steve, Tyler and Frank Ocean are my all time favorites and it's amazing that in one way or another they are connected. Yeah, great video btw.

[@bruceisonline]

people saying, he just had one big tiktok song, us fans know this man will be here for a long time to come. not a one hit wonder.

[@ivpopesoy]

love this guy his music give me life.

[@reecie47]

your channel deserves way more recognition, come back.

[@aburntlightskin]

Got a video dropping next Sunday. About to put my head down and grind

[@dancehallqueen5519]

He’s a legend in the making.

[@lofer9138]

it’s amazing to see someone like him win, i remember a lot of the events in this video bc i was there to really witness them from the outside yk, so it’s amazing to think there was a time where almost no one knew who steve was except for me and some friends and now everyone knows him and is a fan, it’s amazing, he also got me into producing on my phone and everything, truly an inspiration

[@noambz]

This video is insanly good. Everytime I watch a video of yours, I wonder how its not in the millions of views. Keep it up brother, never let your lows take down your highs.

[@aburntlightskin]

I really appreciate that bro

[@Aneeacal1]

I've been listening to Steve Lacy since the 6th grade, I'm in my freshman year of college as of rn... I love this man.

[@AnAbsurdExistence]

ho said she like Steve Lacy 🎸

[@aburntlightskin]

ho said she like steve lacy. fuck with your videos by the way

[@JazzyJ28]

This made my heart happy! He deserves the world! 🥰

[@SchoolofRockNRoll]

kind of a crazy parallel-- stevie wonder also was in a life changing car accident when he was 23, steve lacy was 22 with his. stevie wonder first release after that was fulfillingness last finale, which became his first number one billboard album. steve lacy's also had a milestone in that he got his first solo number one with bad habit. this is kinda creepy

[@ynswrld2130]

An ye aswell with a car accident too

[@caman2011]

@@ynswrld2130dude Tyler, the creator as well😭 after it he dropped Igor which was all around the board critically acclaimed

[@ynswrld2130]

@@caman2011 really I never knew Tyler had a car accident 😭😭

[@caman2011]

@@ynswrld2130 yeah look it up he fell asleep driving while leaving the studio (just like Ye) and totaled his car. He also raps about it on the song what’s good

[@djo6648]

This was insanely inspiring

[@wtjorg]

common W video

[@shimizu4202]

Steve Lacy honestly is goated and this vid was perfect right down to nlast minute detial

[@AceSenpaiiii]

Interesting seeing the High school i live next too. And grew up around, and spent time at was an important part of Steve's history too~

[@nappingnavi5910]

awesome artist and awesome video, somebody needed to make this, glad u did!

[@il1736]

I swear the quality of your videos gets better with each upload. You're gonna blow up soon bro trust me

[@theshiningemerald4288]

How did I miss this upload!?!

[@aburntlightskin]

Turn them notifications on not to miss any more! Thanks for watching

[@beepbeepvidhi]

love this guy

[@beaugerst]

A real artist

[@ellelle]

Thank you. Great work on this.

[@ecs7016]

great video,man i love steve lacy

[@Manipulator462]

Your video is beautiful!!

[@bigsoulstar]

i fw the vid. good work

[@mikelamunasinghe8146]

such a good video!!! keep up the great work :)

[@danone9784]

how the f this vid only have 13k views, this vid is good as fuck, daamn

[@bradyreed2822]

Great quality and editing

[@mcduffen403]

Actual beautiful video. Insane its not at over 1k views yet

[@todibagra]

How does this video not have more viewwwsss

[@Tremtendo]

Fire as always

[@nothonest604]

Great fuckin video. Love that you used a lot of real quotes, and real clips

[@jimjam2534]

This video is too well put together for only 200 likes

[@TheLemonpinable]

Amazing video, keep it up! 😁

[@a2mark57]

Thank you for this video. I've enjoyed the hell out of listening to Steve's albums, but really didn't know much about him. You did a great job of informing us and sharing Mr. Lacy's inspiring story.

[@hector7nyk]

Great video bro keep it up ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@loulou_fruity]

Man, the beautiful cuts from footage to footage the instrumentals and not even getting a copyright claim this video is beautiful u made my bathroom experience great also is that a cowboy reference at the end :p (wish foushee was mentioned I would also love a video just on her she deserves her recognition)

[@noahmatatu]

Great Job

[@charizarduz]

Great great great video!!!

[@a1ourqa]

I own the vinyl from Gemini rights and I really want the appolo 21 one to Steve is such a good artist 🫶🏽

[@august1447]

beautiful video thank you

[@aishasimone06]

No pressure but um… you tryna share some of those other 290 songs Steve?? 😂😂Jp but I love this man, he’s pretty humble and such a beautiful, creative being. His story is incredibly inspiring. Can’t wait for what he does next and continue to follow his journey.

[@k_michelle9535]

amazing video

[@colgate994]

Amazing

[@beepbeepvidhi]

great video. had no idea steve lacy co-wrote kendrick lamar's PRIDE

[@punpun666]

What a great find, this Channel Will blow up sono! Keep at it!

[@aburntlightskin]

Yes sir soonski

[@charilecoppin1736]

guitar at the end sounds so gooooddd where did you find it 😩😩😩😩😩😩😩

[@SilverJoystix]

I'm not going to lie. I didn't even know who Steve Lacy was until I heard of the Internet last year. I don't even really like his shit. But, he is here for a real reason living his life in a genuine way. I can't be upset at that. Great synopsis.

[@pablo5856]

Loved the video papi

[@reemwiththedream]

Great video

[@ItsLaMovie]

great video👍🏼

[@eggsandjam3649]

great video

[@ashtonndlovu9470]

I love ur channel name my dude lol

[@JediWebSurf]

i just found out about him. heard his song out of no where. was interesting. was good.

[@jandrosdumb]

Underrated youtuber

[@scata5277]

great video, keep it up !

[@aburntlightskin]

Thanks, will do!

[@queenuntouchable8401]

omg whole time he was in the band the internet thats crazy😲

[@nanaval]

Beautiful video !!

[@aburntlightskin]

Thank you!

[@donniblackstar]

finally!

[@colgate994]

Should do rex Orange County next

[@haedynwithers4671]

W

[@SuperJ1109]

Good vid really enjoyed but you left off ‘the lo-fis’ album 2020 that album good - Infrunmi 🔥

[@jamal_youtube_og5570]

W vid

[@a1ourqa]

W videooo

[@nappingnavi5910]

also was wondering whats the name of the bad habit cover u put on at 15:55?

[@aburntlightskin]

its by @vianello.music on tiktok

[@chiwalker7325]

CPT ✌🏾

[@gl00my._]

w

[@rarasdraft]

what about the lofis though :(

[@gtg305h]

This was interesting..

[@aburntlightskin]

what you mean

[@gtg305h]

@@aburntlightskin didn't know his story, a good interesting

[@justsid]

Can we get one on reggie?

[@aburntlightskin]

Who?

[@Aken800]

Whats the Name of the song at 00:49 the one that Steve plays

[@sozzll]

dark red

[@Aken800]

⁠@@sozzllnah man i mean the one that Steve actually plays in the Video, he like talks about church and stuff

[@Aken800]

@@sozzllthanks tho haha

[@Ryan-mq5cx]

Love 2 Fast

[@Aken800]

@@Ryan-mq5cx yeah thats it haha thanks man