Atmosphere - Bigger Pictures (Official Video)

[@NWJF]

I grew up, became a man, became a dad, became an old man listening to you. Thank you for your art.

[@MrElixir75]

How old are ya? 😅

[@KissingEmbers]

😊

[@ridgelinestudio7075]

The list goes........ on and on and on..

[@jenn3342]

Same. But maiden mother crone style

[@readrothbard153]

This is true if myself as well. Being from MN they've been a part of my life forever it seems.

[@BigdaddiZ]

Dude you guys are 30 years into the game making masterpieces like this??? Thank you ATMOSPHERE!

[@chiarosuburekeni9325]

This is so dope. Every word is so clear and not one single lyric is wasted. Slug is not just a rapper but a bonafide poet. Great stuff

[@Gl-my8fw]

​@@chiarosuburekeni9325 honestly most of rhymesayers is brilliant as is sage francis who I put into the same category

[@adrianlizardo1064]

Bliss is another badass rapper of the Rhymesayers

[@JHow861]

On and on and on and on

[@Seng_Eternal]

Shit I've only been listening to them from 17 years. Your comment makes me feel late to the game 😂

[@CrankingItWithJeffToobin]

Slug and Ant will be dropping heat till they're 91

[@seanstrange69]

lets only hope that

[@joshbjerksett2821]

Atmosphere is one the most slept on groups I've ever witnessed. The soul and word play that goes into all of their albums deserves all the respect in the world. Thank you for your beautiful art.

[@x.c.458]

He really is something special, we're lucky to have his words.

[@krisscales1028]

Thank them not him.. that's exactly what he is trying to preach. #tonedef

[@bretmcleod1113]

Sooo slept on

[@seanstrange69]

He's definitely not slept on buddy .....he's world wide

[@x.c.458]

@@seanstrange69 he sadly doesn't even hit a million views a video, most of these fuckers "rapping" now get multimillions of views

[@kamandresen6879]

Wow. This song is special. Slug and Ant have really outdone themselves. Gorgeous beat, really moving lyrics that got me pondering my own life and growth. Slug killed this concept imo. And this video really took these ideas and brought them to life in a beautiful way. Props to the director, cinematographer, and forever love and gratitude to Ant and Sluggo

[@krisscales1028]

Contraruglations. You been proper conditioned.. say no to fluoride

[@Trashious12345]

It's so impressive these guys keep making such inspiring music. Been ride or die til Headshots and the music gets better. The lyrics get wiser. It's a rap anomaly that I'm lucky to be aware of.

[@javier123454321]

And amazing on stage

[@rockymtnhaze]

I find hip hop back in the late 90s from og skate videos, 411/toy machine zero etc which lead me too wu tang and pigeon John swollen members abstract rude and suddenly I heard atmosphere. Went to college in Minnesota in 04, dug deeper found mix tapes on burnt cds and cassette tapes… now I play any deep cut at the touch of a button!!!

[@ImshadyKurtinz]

Been a solid fan since Punk-o-Rama 9

[@erikasandoval6527]

Calm down ride or die lame OOOOOO

[@farcue3325]

THE most underated poet in the hip hop industry. The one who dared to be unique. Much love brother 20 year fan here.

[@bret1tmcleod]

Thanks Sean/Slug for being cordial today and accommodating me fanboying in the airport. Your music/songwriting is so good.

[@arturoyanez3643]

Let me start by saying thank you. Your music has been a part of my life since I was 7 years old. I was more or less an occasional fan. I really didn't begin to appreciate your music until about the age of 12, right around the time I lost my father. At that point, I Dove heavily into Outcast, God Loves Ugly, Seven Travels, You Can't Imagine How Much Fun Were Having. When When Live Gives You Lemons dropped, it helped me so much in overcoming my transition into high school and the hell composed of teenage angst, emotional instability, depression, and suicidal thought, bullying, that came with it. I can go on and on and on about my life. But to sum it up, your music has been there for me through the good times and the bad times. I have taken away so much over seeing your group grow and develop over the years. I can say i am a true fan until the end. I am looking forward to so many more years of music and much more. Thank you again for not only giving me the gift of your music but thank you for also helping fill the void and being the father figure that I so desperately needed when I was growing up and as I continue to grow. I hope to make party with you one day. Until then, please carry on being who you are, and please know how much of a positive influence you've been in my life.

[@dschiffer121]

Gather round kids, Slug is a master story-teller. Loved the throwback to Always Coming Back Home to You

[@bigslick8051]

thank you for giving us decades of great hip-hop, both of you legends.

[@JohnDoe-eq1nr]

As someone with no siblings, and an absent parent, artist like Slug were often the closest thing to family guidance I had growing up.

[@mommydarkness]

Same

[@pressure609]

That's a sad reflection of this shit world.

[@Laostyle627]

Facts

[@gordythuglifemiller420]

Facts!

[@Pharmd915]

same and I have 6 siblings and both parents present

[@StefanBorglducky]

"I REALIZE MOST EXPERIENCES ARE COINCIDENTAL but I'll never let go of these regrets I hold"

[@matchesmalone79]

Atmosphere fan since God loves ugly days, right here. True soundtrack of my life.

[@jaemez3247]

I feel like I will be 75 listening to the latest atmosphere album and be just happy as ever.

[@ScrubaFett]

damn, i hope so

[@r.o.c117]

I'm 32 now. Feels like my life just started. Hopefully I'll make it to 51. God bless the men in the chat a long life homies. 🙏

[@korieshelton1094]

I can already tell this album is exactly what our souls need to help us keep pushing through.. the gentle reminder that there is still beauty to be found within all this pain ❤

[@leightyhawke3008]

Fuck yes! 😢😢❤

[@1stcSOLDIER]

Yes keeping pushing on and on and on and on..

[@PiquedFlow]

Ant doesnt cease to amaze, punching way above his paygrade

[@VictorMartinez-wr8gc]

Slug es increíble. Uno crece viendo a sus ídolos haciéndose viejos, yo estoy viendo al mío haciéndose inmortal. 🔥 🇲🇽

[@krisscales1028]

That's exactly what they are shooting for.. not him though.. your tone def

[@AutomataMarz]

I am now 29, I have listened to Atmosphere since 2007? Just as a wee middle schooler. My brothers always showed me the best music. I even got a modern mans hustle tattoo in my early 20s. I will never stop listening to Atmosphere.

[@SparktheYoshi]

My long-time uncle (my aunt's husband, related by marriage, not blood, but he's still family to me since he's been there since I was a baby) has terminal cancer. My uncle is a convict who got out of prison several decades ago and tried to settle down with my aunt after they met decades ago and live a normal life doing construction work and odd jobs, and yet this is the hand he's got dealt. I've been avoiding how I feel about his mortality and how he might not be here anymore in the next few years. Every time I see you or hear you speak Sean, I can't help but see my uncle in you. Thank you for your music, Slug. It's helping me face what's going on with my uncle. I have a five-year-old pitbull who is one of the puppies of my uncle's old rottweiler. My dog Chloe loves me and reminds me I will still have some connection to him after he's gone. Your music touches me in this genre as no others do. Keep making music, dude.

[@SparktheYoshi]

Update: he passed away this morning.

[@YourFavoriteAngler]

I was a kid a young man became a man and then a dad and now a granddad. Listening to you the entire time. Thanks Ant & Slug

[@daleolner6350]

Love it guys ♥️ As a fellow 50 year old- this sparked some memories. Thanks

[@StefanBorglducky]

At this rate, this might be my favorite Atmosphere song ever the more I feel it

[@UrMomsChauffer]

Can not wait for this entire album to drop!!!

[@danielsalvo-po5cf]

I’ll just turn 51 myself when this album drops💯

[@NittyGritty420]

Feels like they just dropped word

[@UrMomsChauffer]

@@NittyGritty420 I'll be honest, and say I didn't see this release coming.

[@Mrdevs96]

Word was the songs that didn't fit on the album imo

[@mikeydeangelo9224]

I saw atmosphere with brother Ali for the first time in 2001 in a small venue in Reno nv. I believe it was the god loves ugly tour. Me and all my friends were 14, singing and the top of our lungs in the line. I’ve seen them probably 20 times since. It blows me away they continue to put out new music that makes me feel that same excitement

[@_radboy]

Can't wait for the entire album

[@maryannappiagyei4277]

Too me

[@dr_redbanRL]

I realise most experiences are coincidental but I'll never let go of these regrets I hold

[@KidBehindACamera]

Wow. 🥲

[@apeacefulnature]

"Atmosphere has been my horoscope for years" - Lukane ❤️

[@Eyespyinyoureye]

This has a "Say Hey There" hotel vibe but with a Serious Sean. I hope the Bigger Pictures are in the sky and not the box! A crocodile cannot stick its toungue out , but hummingbirds are the only animal that can fly backwards. (thx Alchemist 🎉❤)

[@barrettvantieghem6262]

What

[@Eyespyinyoureye]

@Barrett Van Tieghem Honestly, I was drunk-cleaning my house when I came up with this🔮🛸

[@xskunkensteinx]

Nothing at all like say hey there's vibe. Actually has vibe of coming back home to you...

[@MrCzarGuy1]

Song seems like a continuation of Virgo in a way

[@Eyespyinyoureye]

@@MrCzarGuy1 That's great analysis! That song is dope, it's the beginning of the journey in Mi Vida Local (3rd song). I always felt that album is the most complete chronologically, and Slug said SMORES was written that way too.

[@johngraham9117]

We be playing this at Bequnoix burning man event right now!!!! We love you atmosphere!!!!

[@SamDizCatG]

Ant really out did himself with this one. I love it.

[@stevenramirezmistersmokes6379]

OG ATMOSPHERE#1 LEGEND!

[@duccithegreat]

This hits home. This song is absolutely beautiful

[@maryannappiagyei4277]

Too me good song

[@Zeebo_Rowte]

This gave me slugbumps

[@TheMcK777]

Atmosphere really feels like it's a journey now. Going somewhere, seeing something, learning something... I really enjoy the journey. Always something different to see and learn.

[@achimone3217]

Thanks Atmosphere 👊🏼

[@DarthRaider520]

This is my new favorite song. It's like he's speaking to my life experiences. I broke down from the opening lyrics. Always feeling like a burden since 1. The rest brought me down to my knees. Slug is a masterful lyricsist. He speaks to the human condition. Love Atmosphere, always will.

[@herbkinney634]

I'm 53 with 3 sons and I'm glad there is someone else who feels like I do.

[@mikerodent5205]

This hits me at many different levels. Ignites emotions that have been suppressed for many years.

[@Boogie247365]

Made my eyes sweaty lol. I love Atmosphere!

[@scotteagle3597]

And at 53, Slug gifted me with another amazing insight into my own life. Damn, I love you guys!

[@leighrodriquez6495]

There are no words. Slugs voice has been a constant in my life, from high school to becoming a mom. Every time I hear his voice my heart sets on fire. SLUG IS FIRE ALWAYS

[@leighrodriquez6495]

He had a concert in abq last year in july and said someone told him his old shit was better and he said that he was just happy he was in a spot where someone could say that. I'll just say he aged like wine. ❤

[@krisscales1028]

The magic lives on with comments like this.. fcn sold his soul just like every other genre. What a shame.. poor guy

[@thatJAWNraps]

going with a piano solo rather than a hook was a decision that made for some beautiful results

[@_Roger_90]

Can we for the love of god please get an instrumental release when the album drops... we havent gotten any for the last three and Ants production hits so fucking hard.

[@rincewindrocks]

The "Scapegoat" throwback though! full circle my man

[@bobbyrudasill4797]

Amazing song! Love when Slug releases gems like these. Been a fan since the beginning. Amazing lyricist.

[@montyagain]

Always coming back home. ❤

[@GhostDiZ]

I'm having my third baby today. Thanks for the drop, thanks for the feeling, thanks for the memories. Much love slug and ant

[@readrothbard153]

Congrats on #3!!! Very exciting! Blessings to mom and baby

[@maryannappiagyei4277]

congratulations man

[@jamessheehy4895]

We love you slug and ant

[@chucklesthajoker3249]

The music never disappoints, you get better every damned year 💯

[@jesseforsyth4179]

Somehow addressing todays problems while being some of the most classic to ever do it.. mind-blowing.

[@matthewgutierrez6546]

Speachless....❤

[@dustbusta]

I feel blessed to have met Slug outside of the venue in Portland earlier this week. To have the chance to tell him how much the music means to me right now. A lot of hard changes in my life this year, this album might have kept me afloat. On and on and on and on.

[@paulb9318]

I hope you'll be making music up to 61, every new song and album is a gift!!!

[@jeffshadow2407]

Revisiting your past, recognizing the highs and lows, aware of regrets and hopes, and continuing on and on and on . . .

[@visualmedicationgaming]

Hey Slug! Your wisdom is showing player.😎💯

[@Questthecat]

Thank you atmosphere. For making the world wiser, more honest from the heart, and relative in our weird brains. Dad rap for sure.

[@ChristianaMaru3]

I’m 26 and have been listening to you since about 14. Thanks Man, your wisdom is so helpful.

[@mommydarkness]

Same

[@seanstrange69]

long way to go yet.... i heard atmosphere around 19 yrs old ..im now 47

[@potentialdead]

This song and video makes me cry. So much. Love you Slug & Ant

[@liannasantos9324]

Never a dissapoint love n the flow

[@SteezReverse]

it took me a month to find the courage to listen to this song, thank you for making it.

[@thatJAWNraps]

they just stay making music that grows with me

[@jamescarlson612]

I cried.

[@MatusDust]

Please keep doing it man, I am 36 with 2 kids and everything you drop is very relevant to my life. Few years in advance too, I keep getting back. Beats are special too, love the samples on this album. all the tasteful guitar stuff builds up the mood so well. Appreciate you Atmosphere.

[@leightyhawke3008]

❤

[@Paul_Revere1]

I was with you from the start 2o years ago, now my 20 year old niece goes to your shows. Thank you Slug. RIP Eyedea. God loves ugly

[@cherryrottn]

And this is why y'all remain probably my all-time favorite group of performers EVER. Went from childhood to "I'm an adult" hood to motherhood. Been hooked on y'all since the age of 15. I'm 35 now. Hard to believe it's been 2 decades already. Can't wait to see what you do in the next decade, y'all!

[@IndustrialhHemprocks]

Untimely forever prove it some more my smiles getting bigger bois

[@trippyalexconolly6514]

Every damn lyric changes the dark way I light up my time... so I'm not gonna waste it but instead watch the wold shine!! Thanks slug and crew !!🔥🌿💨💨💨🎸🎸🍻

[@dirtperson4221slash2]

Slug looking like God loves him.. Glad to be part of atmospheres travels

[@alwayssnoozinneverlosin1255]

Even after all these years, y’all keep getting better and better and I appreciate the fuck outta y’all.. Can’t wait to see y’all again in Irving! 🤙🤙

[@BabybluGmc]

It’s amazing to see where we where to where we are many years later all grow up and with lots of stories to tell our children that are now adults now

[@PabloTheUnknown]

Holy fuck that was a ride 😳 Thank you for everything over the years.❤🎉 I'm another one who's life you saved. Thank you..

[@evanabt8578]

Ayy Slug.. we never met.. but wanted to say thank you for being around and making rad music for so long.

[@thelunaticrises183]

The father of alternative hip hop has nothing left to prove. But every now and then, we get blessed with another relatable soundtrack for our lives to remind us that we’ve all grown together and we’re not alone. Some things are bigger than music - this is it. A community of people who have gone through life on a parallel timeline. I could only hope we go into the last phases of our life with new Atmosphere music to be our anthem on the way out. Our swan song. We better salvage moments like these. Thank you Slug. Thank you Ant. You mean more to us than we could ever tell you. ❤ ✊

[@JHow861]

Well written. Well said.

[@batzzz2044]

Crazy how fast it went man. 30 years in the blink. Much luv bruv.

[@randysavage427]

I want to comment before I listen to the track. Atmosphere has helped me grow and has got me thru some tough breakups. Props to the homies Sean and Siddiq for lookin out.. -Rich B.

[@franciscocortez2412]

This is one of the most legendary songs ever made.

[@trevorcerney4450]

Crushing

[@emilyclara1967]

Goosebumps 😮 this one hits like some of his older stuff.

[@DylanLovato]

Classic Atmosphere. Hell, all of Atmosphere is classic

[@3rdrockfrmtheSUN]

Gawdamn, I thank the universe for their existence. Atmosphere has helped me through hell and back. Thank you Slug,, Thank you Ant.

[@franco4182]

I went from listening to you guys in high school, to working 2 jobs to make the rent, to dating women I'd take to your concerts, to going back to school, to meeting my wife, to taking her to your concerts, to becoming a dad at 33 and playing your music to my first son. And now playing this video in the living room of my house with my newborn son in the bassinet. Thank you! Thank you for being in the soundtrack to my life. #Dadmosphere

[@Mike-td1xd]

Slug and Ant have some of the most humble and beautiful songs ever made.

[@Alex-ws4xh]

Man I’ve been listening to you guys since I was 13. It’s nice to see slug growing, maturing, and getting older gracefully.

[@IThinkIStoleYourSandwich]

What an absolute pleasure to wake up and find another new atmosphere song to drive to work to

[@mattmollergren1749]

Saw Ant with his family at the bowling alley the other day ❤

[@brentdonhauser]

My life has had so many ups and downs over the past 20 years. Some highs but I also hit my absolute rock bottom at one point. And the only constant thing I had was Slugs and Ants music. It’s truly amazing listening to your music and how much you guys have grown and I’m excited to see what the future holds.

[@sifle]

Absolutely goated🤘

[@meechy9166]

This is that ish!!!! All those years later and Atmosphere still killing it!!! Slug is such a well developed version of an Artist!! Without coming off corny!!💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💙💙💙💙 And Ant is one of the best Producers there is!!! Idk why this man doesn't get mentioned!! If you don't give him his flowers!!!!🥀🌻🌻🌻💛💛💛💛💥💥💥

[@lsobrien]

The greatest contemporary act keeps getting better.

[@dylanwayneboling7035]

Love this guy

[@TheEsjie]

Awesome piano/ keyboard

[@zero-theaveragegamer1159]

Yet another masterpiece.

[@chaoslife9119]

won't lie and say every songs a banger, but 90% of the catalog has helped me survive childhood, drugs, women, adulthood, fatherhood and now my mid 30s. thanks Sean.

[@DrkVega]

Legit feel this 100%. The timing of this track coming out when it did, blows my mind. Amazing. Much love Slug. Thank you.

[@mattn_kk]

powerful music

[@HauntedPropane]

Words to live by, everyday i hope that all this struggle and strife i have to go through is just little strokes towards a bigger picture in life. Thank you always for your amazing music

[@CJLindsay26]

A PERFECT song for my birthday today!

[@EtotheFnD]

This song and video are some of the deepest food for thought i have run across. 🔥. Slug, if you read this, which you probably won't, could you maybe shed some light on what this song means to you, and what your motivations for writing this song were. Either way, thank you for being you, and providing us all some insight into who you are. 🔥.

[@jakubrypan7083]

easy. its about retrospectively looking back at your life and seeing and realizing that it flew away so quickly and you aged. you kno youre 50 and most of your days are behind you, but your stil "on and on and on and on". simply holding on, even thoug youre only getting older. At least I belive its this concept.

[@EtotheFnD]

@@jakubrypan7083 were those kids him, were those his kids? I get that the beat up hotel was a visual analogy for his life, but i feel like this song was deep. Really deep. Thank you for your synopsis though...👊

[@jakubrypan7083]

I think it were his younger selves, it would fit perfectly to the song, but I am not sure