Common - The People (Official Music Video)

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Official Music Video for The People performed by Common.
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[@sygfaker]

It’s 2024 and we still here 14 years later. Truly a timeless classic

[@Comradbackup]

yes!

[@thomasnelson5758]

Kanye and Common really ran Chi town for like a solid decade. This is pure gold. This has to be one of Kanye's best beats of all time

[@waderoyal_]

Twista too

[@310ws]

@@waderoyal_ facts

[@chiarosuburekeni9325]

How did Chicago go from this poetic, smooth almost backpacker like hip hop to the ratchet ass savagery that is drill? 🤔

[@staynez]

Lupe Fiasco was very underrated and also held it down for the Chi

[@staynez]

​@Charles Burekeni I don't know when that transition took place but considering how Chicago rappers seemed to be heavily influenced by East Coast style of rap that was common in the 90s/early 2000s (no pun intended). Now alot of East Coast rappers have that drill sound, just like Chi-town. Crazy how it just spread like wildfire.

[@Dr_Doomzday]

This beat is insane

[@boxing1126]

Kanye 🐐

[@MrChata93]

gil scott herron - we almost lost detroit

[@Dr_Doomzday]

Kanye is a straight scientist comin up with sounds like this..hes a fuckin weirdo but a musical genius no doubt

[@joao_ppfs]

@@Dr_Doomzday "name one genius that aint crazy!"

[@firewithin8200]

@@boxing1126 u can say whatever u like for kanye, but he made it

[@thachiefrocka]

Kanyes production in the 2000s was just insane.

[@wolftek]

Was as loud as him

[@saqib7965]

Being creative and not being scared on taking risks making hit records that also have that classic feel to them and on top of that..having a real message is what makes kanye west a genius. Not many artist in music history have 10 classic albums 7 of his own and 3 as a producer for the rappers albums below.. Jay z - the blueprint Common - Be Pusha T - Daytona kanye has 84 platinum songs out of 184 songs 75 Grammy nominations.. the 4th most ever kanye won 24 Grammy's in total. Classics 🎖 Mainstream success 🎖 Critically acclaimed 🎖 All huge achievements it's super rare and kanye has influenced pretty much everyone we listen to. You can hate the man but you can't deny his one of a kind legendary career.

[@phillippoggi8080]

Kanye's beats are so sick.

[@camiramzi1]

Kanye once upon a time.

[@RISEOFTHEX]

Not ye but no id

[@moeketsiramosana5742]

Sampled from Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson's "We Almost Lost Detroit"

[@M360-w6o]

IRONOXCIDE Kanye did this. Stop capping

[@GS-kj6ur]

@@moeketsiramosana5742 thank you i was gonna say it

[@jonathanhargrove2025]

2024 anyone ?

[@user-uw4yq8gp3x]

Real hip hop is like your favorite restaurant...you might stop going for a while, but you will always return!

[@DocAlexB]

Saw common on IG, and this popped in my head. I had to come looking.

[@verdedeleon82]

Still

[@Comradbackup]

yes!

[@kimathimelaku-el4195]

Yes indeed

[@jacobneal8128]

Common look like that Uncle errybody wants

[@Martydoessykes]

I agree

[@mbdtfd530]

So true

[@acs3451]

yeah kanye is a great producer.. you can also here it in colaborations with jayz

[@diesikk855]

Yeah the uncle from spiderman lmao

[@viktorvondoom9119]

Uncle Vincent!

[@solidapeman7175]

This song still gives me goosebumps. The beat is magnificent.

[@morgancozart064]

I thought it was just me who get the goosebumps feeling when I hear this. Wow.

[@solidapeman7175]

@@morgancozart064 you’re not the only one, it’s a beautiful feeling.

[@TyroneTaite-ji7qb]

@@morgancozart064 lll))l

[@nonhlanhlamthembu7774]

Definitely

[@sammy69831]

Me too, especially the chorus- soothes my soul 💜💜💜💜💜, who sings it?

[@somericanguy]

Prime Kanye and Common. This song is absolute fire

[@dannewell6449]

Prime kanye and common was a couple years earlier on be

[@dustdust1234]

Almost lost detroit beat chopped and sped up

[@DatBoyJrheezy]

Really glad I got to grow up listening to ye and common...they were definitely huge Influences in my life

[@chicago23cub]

Chicagostand up!

[@waleedalrawahi9889]

Kanye made this beat?

[@v5q211]

"I found the new premo" The level of respect Common had for Ye.

[@Lukecage83]

man !

[@kujakubes241]

Why did they even spilt up anyway?

[@Lukecage83]

@@kujakubes241 Probably that Maga hat bullshit he was on. We all know common ain't with that shit lol

[@jdillasmpc2774]

or dilla, this song was made shortly after he died

[@SecondWizards]

@@jdillasmpc2774 Yep According to the Xtra interview, Ye’s Beats on FF was emulating Dilla’s production as a homage. Pretty sure he heard Donuts 🍩

[@makavelli7211]

"The People" is simply one of the best songs ever; all genres combined.

[@balbinderbhati6155]

Maka Velli k

[@nrod480]

Relax

[@theohorvath5803]

No, it truly isnt

[@jonathanmurphy4825]

@@theohorvath5803 you're a hater. One of you born everyday

[@theohorvath5803]

@@jonathanmurphy4825 Call me what you will, doesnt make my stayement less true

[@geminisam8937]

Prince Jackson just posted this song in Instagram revealing that his father MJ used to listen to this song

[@forbesferrari1157]

Common is the most unappreciated rapper ever

[@jeffreythechef1430]

I was thinking the same exact thing. He's kept his poetic style his whole career. Very underappreciated.

[@marcosalcido2288]

I feel you brotha

[@SuperDetroit9]

+Forbes Ferrari YEP!!

[@tohaovershell]

+Forbes Ferrari say it louder....

[@ClockinLoot]

absolutely

[@michellem8077]

Common such a talented man.... Will be popping my head in 2023+. Anyone listening to this song forever

[@ericcote2535]

Always...

[@jefftacorda9569]

Common, Mos, The Roots et al. I’ll always listen to them.

[@dredre2732]

Great music will never die

[@cortez7158]

was just listening to Blue Sky so I swung by here too 🔥🙏🏽

[@MrIceKool15]

We listening in July 2020 all the way from Namibia...

[@ctaylah]

When common and Kanye work together they're like like Jordan and pippen.

[@bobzyurunkel]

Or Bonner and Araujo.

[@ramtin9999]

or chris jones and vince g

[@loola456]

+ctaylah Or Forest Gump and Bubba

[@spaceepandaa]

Common - Jordan No I.D. - Pippen Kanye - Phil Jackson

[@Lultschful]

+ctaylah Problem being Kanye wants to be Jordan, being Pippen won't cut it for him.

[@ljprophet500]

One of hip hop's greatest songs 🎤

[@bamesanahkeabetswe6300]

Common: "To a single hood in Botswana" me: "yeah baby! my fairly unknown country got a shout out, we made it!!" lol

[@sivumntuyedwa741]

+Bame Sanah Keabetswe Check out Sean Price's (R.I.P.) "Figure Four"

[@SiphesihleY]

lol

[@wayneshamba6961]

Looool I know how that feels, Nas mentioned Zimbabwe once

[@nathanmasi1931]

+wayne shamba road to zion with damien marley

[@IBMboy]

shout out to your country bro

[@MrJavonnthomas]

I swear this song makes me think of my community and how I can help change the way things are

[@KyleisDome]

+Munkee D. Luffy arent you busy enough trying to be da pirate king daawg

[@sokoschannel3865]

Do It !

[@gwiltl]

That's Hip Hop for you.

[@MarcIsOldies12]

The power of real music

[@marikalindagrant2147]

That was the plan.

[@nosihle2325]

‘Can’t leave rap alone the streets need me’

[@ArnaudKenfack]

Beautiful nod to Hova btw👏🏿

[@derikroy5]

It's; "can't leave rap alone, The game needs me" when HOV said it, but still a huge nod to the Brooklyn boy ✌️

[@KingCeez15]

Here in 2021 and this song hits way different than it did in 2009 for many reasons. A tune for the ages. Thank you, Common!

[@quamike2124]

Here in mid 2021 and it really do hit different even more now

[@crdllsndy]

For the ages 💯💪🏾

[@santacollins5325]

💛

[@coldcorner9902]

2007*

[@futuristicbrooklyn1207]

07

[@chefd4498]

The world would be a much better place if everyone listened to Common mans a genius

[@emmarspersonalaccount698]

Anel Beganović Agreed #commonTheRootsearly2000music

[@emmarspersonalaccount698]

And don't forget Outkast *Sorry Ms Jackson I am For Real Never meant to make yo daughter cry I apologize a million times* -Andre 3000 and Big Boy

[@chigozienwachukwu4786]

ChefD true

[@saibotouray4141]

Facts been listening to this nigga since the 4th grade son intellectual hip hop right here

[@kiddkevo]

I miss Kanye's old production :(

[@JordanWilliams-bj1ib]

Amen to that bro

[@yeezer-7317]

I’m lucky that someone like Kanye would go, 'Yes I would like to work with Paul McCartney', "I was quite flattered - I thought, 'Why does he want to work with me?' It was a few months later when I was starting to think, 'should I ring him and ask him did anything come of the stuff we did?' But then I thought 'I can’t do that -that’s too soppy!' I'll just leave it and try and act cool." 🐐

[@andybby26]

It issn't that old.

[@ewei318]

kiddkevo They should remake this video with Kanye in it today walking around Chicago. Shit would be dope.

[@somericanguy]

Kevin Diyoka prime Kanye >>>

[@dmanvlogs884]

This is the type of music that makes you believe in our culture in a way the world don’t.

[@georgeterrific]

I believe in your culture and any movement that looks to protect it and the curators(the people) of it.

[@tiffany171720052005]

@Lord Farquaad yes.. Contrary to what others think, Black Americans do have our own culture, food, music, fashion, history, upbringing, etc that is unique to us.

[@davidm9935]

Doesn't

[@Pbs-xs4xk]

😂🤦🏼‍♂️

[@MzShaybutta]

@@tiffany171720052005 They know we have a culture.. They emulate us every damn day.

[@brianmuuo8492]

Kanye made this and you think I will cancel him? LMAO

[@delanoking5630]

💯

[@DericDavis-oq9tt]

Real shit

[@mosthighchosen614]

Word! Never that.

[@doughpsoul9337]

No cap, probably his best sampling ever.

[@mugen1510]

I FOUND THE NEW PREMO !!

[@solomonjones8934]

Common embodies what true hip hop is.

[@yapha3284]

Facts 💯

[@NYG1991]

Amen to that.

[@its.roooose]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Manny-nm8dh]

Yep. Region be damned. He's could match any mc from the NY tri-state area.

[@Karl671]

Amen

[@silly9778]

Common can run for mayor of Chicago and get elected just because of this song and video

[@mike_t_007]

THIS

[@yakovhadash]

he needs to reach the dog yoga demographic too

[@TatamiDisco]

Half this video was filmed in NYC

[@jerkoftheyear4565]

So can twista and do or die in my opinion chi legends

[@tomashorvath6323]

Common would probably beat that idiot Trump this election nationwide.

[@MegaCrash121]

I say common is the definition of intelligence

[@djchiroc]

You must have not heard of Lupe Fiasco

[@onyxfy1399]

Him and loupe fiasco are both very intelligent

[@c.f9448]

Chirag Shah Lupe ain't as good as Common. Plus he fell of...

[@desmondarchie3471]

Troy IsAroundMyWay lupe never "fell off" u just pushed him out of your listening circle, look at the interview titled "lupe talks falling off" its great mann

[@jordanallen7734]

Troy IsAroundMyWay Spoken like a person who really knows what's up. 'Food and Liquor' is a CLASSIC! 'The Cool' was a dope album with some mediocre tracks sprinkled lightly here and there. 'Laser' and anything after was garbage with one or two brilliant tracks buried in there somewhere. Hence the epic 'Form Follows Function' on the garbage Food and Liquor II album. I thought Lupe was gonna snatch the hip hop crown back in 2006. Can't believe he let me down.

[@MrJmobes]

Every time i see kanye tweet or do some dumb shit. I give him a pass cause he made some sick music back in the day.

[@jordanallen7734]

HA HA! WORD!

[@keandalini6351]

i miss the old kanye so much

[@sjefweberful]

lil dicky i didnt even know i could rap

[@RGTSK8KREW]

Still does

[@charliebihemo1252]

Josh Mobery mada dem

[@zamiworld1448]

this is Hip hop,

[@jeandieng5360]

For real

[@thesamo360]

Weren't u listening "This is street ra-dio, for unsung heroes Riding in the regal, trying to stay legal"... For real i been bumping this a few times every year!

[@uploadvidz4490]

Peace, love, unity, having fun

[@BLACKMAN4815]

MERCY OMOLLO yes ma’am real music thinkin music

[@beastiecappadonna8247]

Pure.

[@dumisanisihlengwenya6473]

People who say Common and other similar rappers are underrated, underappreciated or under whatever where probably born after 2000. Common earned his stripes ages ago - he's a lyrical genius, rapper extraordinaire and master of flow, period!

[@peterfuentes5893]

Common is so underrated. My wife worked him once and said he was one of the most polite gentleman she’s ever met.

[@nobad6134]

“While white folks focused on dogs and yoga.” Lol

[@itzcrust-_-601]

Why is okay to stereotype white people? GTFO.

[@itzcrust-_-601]

@j There are all kinds of things wrong with stereotyping. That's what creates injustices. Do you live underneath a rock? How do you get your wifi?

[@SuperBearNeo]

@@itzcrust-_-601 Can you shut up, you sound like a twitter sjw He's saying that stereotypes exist for a reason and don't come from nowhere. This much is true, although I do agree that it's best not to do so regardless of how true it may or may not be

[@Stoney-Jacksman]

@@itzcrust-_-601 white middle class and up people. Not working class..or.poor. Thats what is meant by 'white people'

[@hxlo1354]

You had to say that I used to think that line was hard now everytime i hear him say that i laugh 🤣

[@curvlet]

Listening today, can't control tears falling down, we the people, when can we all have a smile on our faces?

[@supahmariostyle]

Keep you head up

[@crystallemond1332]

My mom died covid 2020 she took my CD just for this song ..trying not to cry Mother's Day this sunday

[@Karl671]

Aww

[@olskool1964]

Exactly!

[@herve1348]

Kanye went ultra instinct on this beat

[@miaflores7269]

I miss 2007, man. I was 12 at the time but I wish I can be that young and carefree again. I teared up watching this music video as a 29 year old.

[@tiffanyholloway2800]

I was 27. life was amazing for me then. I had my son that year

[@miaflores7269]

@@tiffanyholloway2800 sounds like having your child is a precious, wonderful memory for you 😊 I myself want kids someday… I hope 30 isn’t too old

[@IngridMoore-x3d]

I'm 63 I love him

[@duvalt87]

I was 20 His new album with Pete Rock is amazing

[@mac2541]

U lucky. I wish I lived through that 2000s era with rappers like Wayne, common, Lupe, Jay z, 50 and Jay electronica.

[@jordanallen7734]

Kanye was in MAD SCIENTIST mode when he made this beat! And Common came super correct on this gem of a song. CLASSIC!

[@nonataylor2344]

I feel inspired everytime I hear this.

[@jazmost]

The way they chopped "We Almost Lost Detroit" by Gil Scott Heron is unbelievable! That flute chop is crazy.

[@tomashorvath6323]

Great find mate.

[@andiledlamini-hc9cp]

Nothing common about this brother, his on his own level❤

[@StoneLax420]

When Kanye was producing heat 🔥🔥

[@carlweston4808]

he's dead to me now..but i miss this type of kanye production.

[@SDSOverfiend]

Ghost producing heat lol...

[@LebronJames-to2wk]

@@carlweston4808 you didn't really like kanye if you dont like him anymore

[@SeanSwann1]

StoneLax420 “I found the NEW Primo”

[@daleoswaldodangerfield85]

@@carlweston4808 love him or hate him. But Ye has produced certified bangers throughout. Before, during & after this joint. But this joint is up there, along with "Crack Music" "No more Parties in LA" "All of the Lights" "Guess Who Back" "Father spread My Hands" that joint he did for Cam'ron of the Purple Haze album, the joint he did for Alycia Keys, etc. The idiotic shit that he does for attention isn't even worth paying attention to. But I'll never front on his talent. He gifted

[@brittlia_]

Dwele killed this chorus!! Always loved his voice!

[@derrickjackson1759]

Thanks didnt know that was dwele

[@olskool1964]

Dwele so underrated as a r&b singa

[@AndreRsonJ]

Common and Kanye with the beats 🔥🔥 we need another album like “Be” or “Finding forever”

[@casperyusuf7784]

How comes Common ain't talked about among the greatest MCs

[@gwiltl]

Classic Kanye. Beautiful. Common with the infinite positivity.

[@soulmillionairenext8488]

No cussing, no nudity, no heavy chains and all. Just pure talent.

[@yeeyeekaree1107]

First off over used comment. Second he says nigga so there are curse words

[@armyzone7548]

@@yeeyeekaree1107 are u black ?

[@charles_binglebonkus]

@@yeeyeekaree1107 the fact that people are still writing comments like these is proof the youtube comments section will never change lol

[@yeeyeekaree1107]

@@charles_binglebonkus fr

[@milfordjenkins6113]

Corny ass comment

[@russelladams7134]

I slept on Common I must admit. He got to be in my top five mc's of all time.

[@justinrussell3166]

This song gives me chills

[@frenchice3819]

Just what I was thinking!

[@stephe.8818]

@@justinrussell3166 that shows you that popularity gets more attention than talent. Nowadays rappers are just known for popularity, not rap or Hip-Hop.

[@BrooklynBrooklyn-wd1vu]

He's a Legend bruh

[@krisskora7164]

You trippin bro, EM, PAC, Nas, Biggie and Jay Z take top 5. Non negotiable. Common is great but there’s way too many great mcs that he don’t make the top 20 or even top 30.

[@Alex-sh2nd]

Jesus man, that Kanye beat is perfect.

[@derekdeluca1315]

I get goosebumps from that organ playing in the beginning.. I need an extended version of that

[@sofrshsocln4]

have you heard the original "We Almost Lost Detroit?" SHEESH his genius ear to chop that sample. 🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@tomtiman3863]

This is dj premier beat..but kanye did produce a majority of the tracks

[@Alex-sh2nd]

@@tomtiman3863 Nope, this is definitely a Kanye beat. Look at the credits.

[@Alex-sh2nd]

@@tomtiman3863 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYPZlYtjZ86Zibc

[@WIN_IN_THE_DARK]

I forgot about this song. All star reminded me

[@calvinthomas7514]

Rob same here bro! Now this is gonna stick for a long time

[@dameermasaddiq9637]

Straight up facts...i heard tha lil flute in the back and somethin clicked

[@dianejordan5078]

EXACTLY...........THE PEOPLE💕💕

[@unrealaim9494]

The beat crazy

[@david1albritton]

That’s facts lol I had to ask Siri what beat that was 😂

[@nashirajohnson2422]

This song makes me think about those times when i was a kid getting some ice cream from the ice cream truck on a hot summer day

[@georgeallen6893]

First of all you're right aaaaaaaaaaaaand..........you're soul is beautiful.....don't ask questions lol. I can already tell by your statement 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@loveofmangos001]

You ruined it It's about people not damn ice cream

[@nashirajohnson2422]

@@loveofmangos001 you ruined it because first off you obviously didn’t comprehend what i said in my comment and you ruined it because you getting too deep about it seriously you got issues.

[@MichaelBurmy]

Why don't Kanye make beats like this no more?

[@Aidino123]

He does.

[@MichaelBurmy]

Aidino123 When was the last time he made something so DEEP and SOULFUL as this?

[@Aidino123]

***** I would say whole 'my beatiful dark twisted fantasy' and in Yeezus; 'Blood on the leaves'. Yes it may sound different than this but thats what makes Kanye unique, he doesnt bring out the same shit over and over again. Btw if you want a beat similar as this one, check 'the good the bad the ugly'.

[@LostwL]

he still makes beats like this its just he doesn't use them for him most of the time he gives it to someone else.

[@VAPORFEELS]

Aidino123 people that hardly know anything about artists are always the ones who say "why doesn't [insert name] do it like this anymore". True fans know what progression is. Where you the same person you were 6 years ago? I hope not. People that listened to college dropout a few years ago and don't even realize the album is a decade old. sad stuff.

[@KingLoDaTruth]

one of the best songs of all time

[@AvengerBloodz]

Now this is real HIP-HOP!!

[@HelloHello-nu5jr]

He did such a good job in the All Star game, as a Chicagoan I was so proud of how he represented my beautiful city.

[@keronwindley4950]

I'm from N.Y. but you're right !... He did his thing. Be proud!.. #Facts

[@CHICAGOWIND1981]

Speak that shit! I'm from da Crib too and yes he did a magnificent job! #COMMON #MYBRO4LIFE #CHITOWN4EVA

[@lorishepherd5273]

SouthSide!

[@jvilla8704]

Humboldt Park baby

[@CHICAGOWIND1981]

@@jvilla8704 Peace to all my puerto ricans over there 🇵🇷

[@LaCheleWallace]

FINALLY! This beat has been playin' in my head all evening. I couldn't think of the record. I gave this video a shot and voilà...I found it. I haven't heard this one in a minute. What an underrated artist. My goodness.

[@228allday]

This beat is still insane

[@chiTownN1]

kanye

[@godsdaughter7183]

We must protect him at all costs.

[@Karl671]

Yes

[@airsoftvulture]

I needed this after these riots rip Floyd

[@randomjohncenalookalike8310]

Unpopular opinion here, but i personally feel that the best rapper, and i mean of all time, is none other than Lonnie Rashid Lynn Jr aka Common! I like and respect many rappers with different styles, including Kendrick Lamar, Kanye, Tupac, Rakim, Ghostface Killah, Big Pun, Talib Kweli and more, but i feel when people bring up the discussion for the GOAT, Common gets severely under looked considering he never had any mainstream appeal and a lot of people have never listened to his stuff. So, why do i feel the way i do? To begin with, i feel Common is the epitome of a master poet/rapper/lyricist/artist, and i personally feel he is UNTOUCHABLE; sure, there are artists still living like Mos Def, Rakim, Nas and more who are incredible, and i mean incredible lyricists too, but how have their recent projects been like, remind me? Common makes a strong argument for what “lyrical” hip-hop should look like till now, offering vivid imagery and high emotional stakes rather than allowing any display of technical chops to get in the way. He lets his guests shine and wisely gets out of the way of both the production and the hooks when necessary, his own raps providing an anchor to a project that is, as a result, bigger than him. Additionally, his wordplay is incredibly underrated. 'I used to love her' is one of the best, and i mean best, songs of all time, regardless of genre. It is the definition of poetry. Heck, the whole 'Be' album (Shout out to Kanye and Dilla) and 'Like water for chocolate' album was an example of incredible poetry with accompaniment of smooth, soulful production, packed with wordplay which was thought provoking. Yes, he isn't mainstream, and i'm glad he isn't. Common has always remained true to himself and never sold out for fame (yes, he did start modelling, but i'm referring to musically selling out in order to have a mainstream hit song). Thirdly, i feel he is one of the greatest role models affiliated with the hip-hop genre. He is a great person and an even greater person. We have never known Common to be in trouble with the law. Common has never been in the media for anything negative. Common is a good Black man that your daughter or son can look up to. He supports many causes such as Black Lives Matter, PETA, and he is the founder of the Common Ground Foundation,an organisation that seeks to empower underprivileged youth to be strong citizens and citizens of the world. Not to mention, he and Kanye found 24k jobs for people in Chicago. If you want your child to listen to positive rap from a positive person, buy your child Common’s album. I know a lot of people will disagree with me with this, so feel free to share your opinions.

[@tomashorvath9653]

+Random John Cena Lookalike I´m past that "who is the best" childhood shit mate but nobody touches com in fairness. he is too dope. nice post

[@randomjohncenalookalike8310]

tomas horvath :)

[@randomjohncenalookalike8310]

Shockheadd45 lemme check this outl.

[@SucceedRS]

I'd respect your opinion more if your profile wasn't dedicated to John Cena

[@randomjohncenalookalike8310]

***** you're just jealous you can't see me.

[@mafulomultimedia8803]

Bumpin this from a single hood in Botswana

[@pizzadude9877]

this is the type of music should the people be listening to

[@pizzadude9877]

***** lol right my sista

[@C45-w4o]

right!! Hip-Hop needs Common now more than ever

[@maliklanga6534]

"From Englewood to a single hood in Botswana..."

[@sickfoo5506]

All his raps are peppered with subtle things like that. I think its so beast, and shows he is a true student of the game.

[@jvilla8704]

Im driving thru englewood in chicago right now as i listen to this.

[@ofentsentshabele4362]

Duuude!! I’m from Botswana and I only just heard this lyric today 🤩.

[@maliklanga6534]

​@@ofentsentshabele4362 Well... The world knows you exist! Shout out to Common.

[@nonamesinenomine]

Not gonna lie that makes no sense .. I literally know people in Botswana but wouldn't want to know anybody in Englewood because they'll set me up for robbery or murder

[@ull4h]

We Almost Lost Detroit by Gil-Scott Heron. For those who love the beat. It was also used for Brown Skin Lady by Blackstar. Common, Mos Def & Taleb Kweli are the right people to inherit this tune. Three of the greatest Emcee's to use a mic.

[@outlawz7623]

jay townsend lol not even close. L

[@drednok3569]

Hashmat Ali 9th Wonder also used this same sample for a Rapsody joint.

[@joemagwizi1127]

wow... both great songs... amazing

[@timothyjones3564]

Also U God used it for skyscrapers song on his keynote speaker album

[@khmerupdate7472]

@@drednok3569 ឱ

[@salsasoul4112]

I love his growth as a man and lyricist. No matter where on the planet I am, His voice always feels like home. Love you, Brother ❤❤👊🏾👊🏾 🎤 🎤🎤🎤🎤

[@BrotherHasad]

idk if anybody can fuck with kanye and common as a duo other than Dj Premier and Nas

[@hurthajohnson6522]

+Hasad Chaarab Talib & Mos Def

[@randomjohncenalookalike8310]

Future and Metro Boomin are the best duo of all time..... I'm just kiddin, i agree with you tho hahah!

[@bilalha123]

Eric b and rakim, kool g rap and dj polo, gang starr.

[@randomjohncenalookalike8310]

***** Premo is a great DJ, but a good producer. Stop fucking hyping him up.

[@randomjohncenalookalike8310]

***** there's plenty of producers better than him. Just because he produced for some legendary rappers, that doesn't mean he's the best.

[@Blackclanstudios]

In the 2000's when a lot of rap was good and hardcore, I really appreciated this and respected it a lot cuz Common was rapping about the community and being a positive influence. So while we had The Game, 50, Kanye, Snoop, Pharrel, Em, Dre, Busta , Big Pun and other good rappers rapping hard at the time, it was nice to hear a rapper like Common not rapping about the common things in the music industry.

[@arenwalker3624]

Don’t forget jay z

[@coldcorner9902]

I wish Dre would have made something with The Game, Eve & Busta Rhymes when he had them. Music was so dope in 2000s.

[@bDz416]

Just for that, his name really should've been UnCommon. 😄

[@Truthspeaker81]

Kanye produced this whole album. Bar 2 tracks by dilla. Remember that.

[@bigdick4090ti]

Kanye also rapped about uncommon things as well. He was THE eccentric rapper of the 2000s together with the OutKast. What are you talking about 😂

[@d.t.richardson3762]

Would've loved to hear Nas on this track.

[@bigboyben6932]

D.T. Richardson biggest shoutout goes out to you man.I wish Nas was in

[@donniboi23]

Yup

[@anthonysharp4836]

Me 2

[@gg_v2]

Most definitely

[@Marwan-oh4tk]

For sure

[@Boxingfan13]

One of the greatest songs of all time

[@johnnetemplar9143]

"To a single hood in Botswana" 🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼 Respect ✊

[@EnterTheAether]

2:31: I was born in Botswana! Yeah but for real Common is quite refreshing even today. It gives me hope that no matter what happens i'll always be able to go back and listen to some good, wholesome hip hop. Peace, Love and Hip Hop.

[@yamagatatsuya]

Yeah, this for the people This is street radio For unsung hero Riding in the regal Trying to stay legal My daughter found Nemo I found the new primo Yeah you know how we do We do it for the people And the struggle, a lot of brothers and their folks The lovers of the dope Experiment to discover hope Scuffle for notes The ruffle I wrote Times was harder If a rock star to the voice of a martyr Why white folk focus on dogs and yoga People on the low end try to ball and get ova Lyrics are like liquor for the fallen soldier From the bounce to the ounce, it's all our culture Everyday we hustling Trying to get them customers Law, we ain't trusting them Thick bras, we lusting them Sick and tired of punching it I look on the bus at them When I see them struggling I think I'm touching them The days, have come Now we, are one Just take, your time And then, your fine This is street radio For unsung hero Riding in the regal Trying to stay legal My daughter found Nemo I found the new primo Yeah you know how we do We do it for the people The people, said that I was sharp on TV At the Grammy's, though they trying to India.Arie me Got back stage and I bumped into Stevie He said no matter what, the people gonna see me Can't leave rap alone, the streets need me Hunger in they eyes, is what seemed to feed me Inside peace mixed with beef, seemed to breed me Nobody believe, until I believe me Now I'm on the rise Doing business with my guys Visions realized Music affecting lives A gift from the skies To be recognized I keep my eyes on the people, that's the prize The days, have come Now we, are one Just take, your time And then, your fine This is street radio For unsung hero Riding in the regal Trying to stay legal My daughter found Nemo I found the new primo Yeah you know how we do We do it for the people From Inglewood To a single hood In Botswana I see the eye and we my nigga Yours is my drama Standing in front of the judge with no honor My raps take mike to people like Obama The karma of the street Says needs and takes Sometimes we find peace In beats and breaks Put the bang in the back so the seats can shake Rebel Cadillac music for the people's sake The people The days, have come Now we, are one Just take, your time And then, your fine Read more: Common - The People Lyrics | MetroLyrics

[@TimmyChipman]

Custom rims not customers but yeeahhhh hes going in

[@ericpowell8130]

Englewood in Chicago, not Inglewood in L..A.

[@elianaalejandraolivera1258]

❤

[@treyvonlegette3914]

This always brings tears to my eyes for some reason! ❤ Strength, Beauty, Pain all in one

[@olskool1964]

You're not the only one 😭 first time I saw this vid, I was like wtf? I'm tearing up!😅

[@courtgizzle]

Wish Common walk in my neighborhood. Give him a hug.

[@Carlos-xz3vi]

That beat is just life!

[@outlawz7623]

Common's underrated

[@theingloriouspoet3274]

FACTS bro

[@anthonysutter2528]

Depends on who's doing the rating.

[@andrewavielele287]

Common is one of the best lyricists to ever touch the Mic 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@TyroneCash-ci2ok]

This song is black love+black awareness= Black Empowerment!!! BLACK FIRST!!!✊🏿

[@greglib5064]

I dont think its about the colour. Be colour blind.

[@Therealmoseslupai]

Nah, GOD 1st. 👌🏿

[@78proto]

Probably my favorite song by Common. Soul-igniting!

[@ciaranedward8027]

scary that this is almost 10 years old, what a jam

[@alpiwiththebigballs]

feels so weird. time passes quick.

[@MontyFlowz]

​@@alpiwiththebigballsthis comment was 6 years ago. Yes it does❗ 🕣

[@shivi4153]

who here cuz kanye reused this sample for DONDA 🐐

[@rezortiz6909]

Can never stop listening to this

[@mina7651]

Dat beat

[@OlJohnJoe]

right! ... and those lyrics "music affecting lives"

[@brianespinoza7331]

Gil Scott Heron - almost lost Detroit

[@tejassinha3283]

Kanye produced

[@Soul_Education]

@@brianespinoza7331 Thank you for sharing that.

[@M360-w6o]

KANYE

[@bonedee4859]

I just love Kanye as a producer.

[@MrGimmix81]

Still rocking it 14 years later 🙏🔥🔥🔥

[@gregorywoodberry3400]

This song just gives me a great feeling!

[@sagwahiro6643]

This song should have more likes

[@chairmanm3ow]

He would have been an awesome Green Lantern

[@Philox98]

Good casting.

[@OlJohnJoe]

if you go by looks alone maybe... but john stewart was a pretty deep character. i dont think he can pull of. maybe with some training or somethin...

[@chairmanm3ow]

He was cast as Green Lantern in George Miller's Justice League movie (before the Ryan Reynolds movie) Then the movie got canned.

[@OlJohnJoe]

lol and i can understand why.

[@odiikelechi272]

Josiah Michael He was Monster T in Suicide Squad

[@user-cb2qb7rp8g]

Michael Jackson loved this song lmaoo

[@SaintsRow2233]

Ive always been a fan of common but now I'm older I appreciate him alot more then back then. This man needs his roses and respect he deserves before he passes. If only we had more like him in the rap/hip hop game. This man is a living legend.

[@128tnt5]

i don't think there's any other producer close to kanye west,,, he's stupidly good, a genius

[@ticktocksullyOLD]

ye killed this beat like crazy

[@Weird1_ButA_Real1]

#Kanye #Donda No child left behind reminded me of this song. Didn't realize Kanye had a part in the making of this song also. 😳🤯🤔

[@AFlyingMayMay]

One of the very few MCs left on the mic.

[@noahr8670]

Perhaps on the radio mic but there are plenty of MC's underground.

[@noahr8670]

and a lot of them better than common.

[@AFlyingMayMay]

Noah R Yeah, like my dad almost. Cipher 313 MRM Elite on Soundcloud

[@OldSchoolMinded]

Noah R there are good underground rappers. but to say "a lot" are better than Common just shows your lack of knowledge on the subject, yikes. Common is one the biggest legends in his category.

[@noahr8670]

David Buck lol you're trolling right?

[@yoitsvic1126]

This should have way more than 10 million views.

[@averagemfdoomenjoyer4961]

Look spotify this has like 700 million

[@Raetherat]

Perfect theme song for the current revolution ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻

[@DamnnnSon1]

This was back when Kanye was on top of his game making beats..now he's rich and not as hungry and that Kardashian curse is in full effect

[@robertblackston9248]

Common is one of the greatest rappers ever. One of very few "Conscious Rappers" left.

[@jnyerere]

I honestly believe that Kanye would have still been rich had he remained behind the scenes. Maybe not as rich as he is as a rapper, but he has superior production skills.

[@GeronFletcher]

CzarJuliusIII his production skills are legendary. And he really has gotten where he is by creating behind the scenes. He transferred to producing shoes and clothes now! And he’s amazing at that too

[@makingmoves3650]

3 years shows u didnt know wtf u was talking bout

[@amantlegabaatlholwe4640]

"from Englewood to a single hood in Botswana"...i love this song,not just because he mentions my home country Botswana but because its just too dope.Common the a G.O.A.T.

[@mashudu305]

from Inglewood to a single hood in Botswana

[@Lovesanzusballs]

Just found out MJ used to listen to this with his kid

[@korruptnovellst4751]

Who?

[@ctrlaltcreate3827]

@@korruptnovellst4751 Michael Jackson

[@sebastianelanhernandez7357]

Wow where did you learn this?