David Bowie on hip hop in 1993 TODAY interview

[@Albert_O_Balsam]

What a fella, he actually criticised MTV in the 80s during an interview for not playing more music by black artists, the interview is on KZbin if you looked it up.

[@rickh3714]

@Joey Diaz Absolutely everything is a deep fake. Apart from deep fakes. They're real. Which actually makes them deep fakes again. 🧠 🧠 \_____♾_____/

[@TheClever69]

@Joey Diaz Yeah it's a deep fake, that's why that video has been around for years and years, before deep fakes were even a thing 🙄

[@jkam2393]

@Joey Diaz Bruh who's "they" 🤣

[@Oeleted]

Joey Diaz put down the bong and Doritos and quit watching Eddie bravo conspiracies lmfao

[@Oeleted]

Jack Kaminski he’s a Joey Diaz fan, he most likely heard Eddie bravo bring up that conspiracy on his podcast and now he can’t get it out of his head lol

[@Walfuz]

“Brought rock n roll to us in it’s white form” dude knew his shit

[@seamac206]

He saw Little Richard in the early ‘60s

[@DrLuke49]

@@seamac206 Little Richard was at the top of the charts while Elvis was an unknown truck driver. It is also amazing that the Beatles and specifically Lennon and McCartney were so influenced by him that Paul refused to so much as touch him to shake his hand out of dumbstruck awe and admiration.

[@lonzolotto]

@@DrLuke49 Why do you always have to turn Elvis down so you can exalt the so-called "black rock n roll"?

[@Alex-ht8hg]

I’m a hip hop fan but conscious hip hop and extreme music 🎶 I always felt the two are similar and there’s parallels to both genres In the attitude is the same anti

[@Lexi_Con]

@@Alex-ht8hg ...Anti-establishment~ I agree, Bowie was spot on. By saying, "in its white form," he likely knew that original rock & roll stemmed from the blues... Here the comparison was more about the rock that shocked & offended the 50's prim & proper middle/upper class population. (Generally speaking. IDK why it would have to be "white" but helped make his point with the 2nd part of his statement. There were famous exceptions in every music genre.)

[@buried4430]

One of the coolest person to ever exist.

[@moragmacgregor6792]

_THE_ COOLEST, man, he was never "one of" anything

[@greenfrogbad]

The timeline went dark after he passed.

[@pansexualdickhaver6878]

@@moragmacgregor6792 idk man. Prince was pretty fucking cool too

[@luchia_say_shutup]

really, one of the coolest ever

[@Klissaura]

He’s a solid Aquarius man. we are supreme. Take that.

[@braille5575]

True story: David Bowie was once spotted at a drum and bass rave sitting in the corner bare feet next to the speaker just listening to the music.

[@samisatlacc7736]

@@TwiceBorn369 So was I.

[@samisatlacc7736]

What year was this??

[@heathertoribio5824]

Blackstar has a huge drum and bass vibe

[@yodelbalmo]

@@heathertoribio5824 Also listen to "Earthling (album)"!

[@RobMaj7]

Believable. Bowie has said that he would often get inspiration ( ...apart from his gift....) from observing the lives of others as an outsider. ( ".....the music is outside....* ".).

[@MattAlexanderMe]

His hair is a force of nature.

[@rontwtman4306]

FUCK yeah!! I noticed that as well!!

[@owenmills3517]

*was 🙁😢

[@rontwtman4306]

@@owenmills3517 His photos Sir. I'm sure you know this.

[@GrandmasterofWin]

David Bowie and David Lunch never had a hair battle.

[@mantis10_surf85]

Bowie was good friends with a dude named Major Tom. His mother said that in order to get things done, he’d better not mess with major Tom. Bowie was always a rebel, rebel 😮

[@davidisrael9799]

Bowie was legit. While working on the last album he made before his death (Black Star) he said he had been listening to To Pimp a Butterfly a lot and that Kendrick Lamar's music helped influence Black Star.

[@marcosaguilar8504]

Forgive me if I’m wrong but I think he was literally referencing Kendrick Lamar as the black star, listen to the lyrics of that song. I could be reaching, but I don’t think it’s too far fetched.

[@bigchief8493]

@@marcosaguilar8504 oh the title was a reference to his cancer, Blackstar is a term the medical field uses to refer to tumors

[@cristi3702]

​@@bigchief8493yes I believe that so!

[@elmo4672]

You forgot to mention Death Grips.

[@ronniemartin5088]

Bowie would never have considered KL an actual artist... dude's "music" much like most these days is complete garbage

[@barackobama129]

He may have passed but he will never ever be forgotten

[@litmanstyle1376]

Thank you Obama

[@harryrenner4016]

Mr Obama it must nice being able to leave comments on KZbin. and not have the constraints of being President. and being able to live a more normal life. it's nice to see your a David Bowie fan too bad he's gone. but he left us a lot of wonderful music. a lot of the classic rock musicians are getting up there. where they are going be leaving us soon a terrible shame. well I'll let you go thanks for your AWESOME service to this Country.

[@barackobama129]

@@harryrenner4016 no problem, Harry Renner. Are you a fan of the meme known as “Pickle Rick”? I find it absolutely hilarious and you should definitely check it out!

[@harryrenner4016]

@@barackobama129 I was unaware of this meme. I will check it out thank you.

[@williamdawson4023]

I hate everything about you

[@gatekeepercreative]

"The white generation are part of the administration. The ones who brought Rock n Roll to us in its white form." This man was a GREAT talent and an activist without any fanfare or grandiose gestures. An ACTUAL genuine human being. What a loss. RIP Bowie.

[@fakeoldtoughguy768]

Bowie acknowledged the Hispanics too. He is more American than some Americans .

[@TheBrianhj]

lol what does bowie acknowledging Hispanics in a conversation about creativity in music have to do with being American?

[@SpeccyHorace]

@@TheBrianhj If he had really wanted to be American he'd have gunned everyone in the studio down.

[@TheBrianhj]

@@SpeccyHorace and what does that have to do with what I said? lol

[@NeoGodHand]

@@TheBrianhj Well, the bit talking about how if he was American he would've gunned the studio down is a sarcastic dig at some USA Americans who shoot up places and the fact that many of USA Americans are white and racist. The bit where the other guy was praising Bowie, saying that he was "more American than Americans" is referring to the fact that America (USA) is supposed to be the land of the free, land of opportunity, etc. This American ideal sounds altruistic and considerate for all but many people here aren't. The Hispanics are our neighbors yet many of us treat them like trash, and for what? A British guy across the pond considers them honestly and talks about them in a light that isn't negative.

[@TheBrianhj]

@@NeoGodHand Holy shit apparently no one in the comments can comprehend what I'm asking LOL. I'm asking what any of that has to do with a clip of Bowie talking about hip hop music being creative? Hahaha

[@nerovilio]

way ahead of his time. rip starman

[@jadchahhal1748]

He's talking about 90s hip hop and its potential. Not today's garbage.

[@rontwtman4306]

He's only referencing the good shit! BOWIE knew his Shit!!!

[@Askemanden]

@@jadchahhal1748 No one is making good hip hop anymore? You’re just old, my friend… Listen to Kendrick Lamar and Little Simz

[@realstudio5music]

@@jadchahhal1748he was literally inspired by Kendrick Lamar for his last album black star

[@ShrektheOgre4real]

As a fan of metal and Rock, it is undeniable to acknowledge that three of the pioneers of rock and roll- blues are some of the greatest legends African American artists in human history: Chuck Berry, Jimi Hendrix, Sister Rosetta. Such legends.

[@georgecarmody8731]

Don’t forget little Richard.

[@ShrektheOgre4real]

@@georgecarmody8731 another important name I agree!

[@ShrektheOgre4real]

@Eduardo Cool I've never heard of him but I will listen to a couple of his music

[@SpiralMoss]

Not forgetting Phil Lynott from Ireland Thin Lizzy

[@ShrektheOgre4real]

@@SpiralMoss shiii, I wanna go on a Jailbreak

[@nicoledeloncrais5940]

People frequently underestimated his remarkable intelligence and capacity to observe well. He was tremendously gifted and not just musically. ❤

[@jakepereira4041]

real recognize real

[@SheWhoWalksWithLucifer]

Truth!

[@whatinthehelen]

Felt!

[@death.for.breakfast]

That!

[@mina233]

An incredibly handsome man.

[@mattsreptileroom]

David bowie has brought more positivity, joy, happiness, comfort, all while challenging everyone to reach high, think bigger, learn more, and be yourself. He has done more good for the world than anyone with real positions of power vould ever hope.

[@SatansComment]

Bowie was just amazing, a legend, one of the best in the history of rock and roll. RIP Mr. Bowie 🙏

[@bobbycoltrane7552]

I have always had so much respect for Bowie musically and as a human being. He was very straightforward about a lot of stuff. They don't make humans like that too much anymore

[@darrenlloyd4835]

I had the privilege of meeting Bowie and holding his hand while I spoke to him. I worked on his exhibition at the V&A in London in 2013.

[@TefiTheWaterGipsy]

Have you washed your hands since? What a great place to meet and get to talk to him. Brilliant!

[@darrenlloyd4835]

@@TefiTheWaterGipsy haha. He was so lovely. I told him a very specific story about being a teenager in the early 80s that involved his music and how he had impacted on my life. He was such a gentleman and listened abd let me hold his hands. He told me it had been a pleasure to meet me. I couldn't believe it. I'll never forget it. Iman too, she was super sweet. ❤️❤️❤️

[@nahuel3256]

Noice!

[@NickNightfall1711]

​@@darrenlloyd4835that's such a beautiful story, thank you for sharing such an amazing memory with us. 🙂

[@darrenlloyd4835]

@@NickNightfall1711 ❤️❤️

[@BEE56214]

He always stood up for black artists...cool dude

[@Pulsonar]

That’s true, but he was colour blind when it mattered, a genuinely good soul, only saw the content of character, and that’s a good thing.

[@77Creation]

@@Pulsonar He wasn't colour blind. He was intellectually, emotionally and artistically honest. If he was colour blind he wouldn't have seen the problem.

[@Pulsonar]

This legendary artiste breathed fresh air into nearly every discussion he was a part of. Sometimes hard to believe Ziggy is no longer with us on earth, even his hair seemed eternal.

[@jqths1974]

I have no words to describe how I feel about David Bowie

[@angelinacisneros7831]

He is the embodiment of a true artist. David Bowie lives on forever.

[@tracygusman3003]

Bowie you are so right it's nice to sit and listen to you speak because you are a man beyond words you know you have seen so much you have done so much and thank you for your music and for your insight man we miss you!♥️

[@musicisgoodforthesoul999]

I just fucking love David Bowie 🎶

[@augsdoggs]

In 1993, it was true. Today, not so much. Bowie always had his finger on the pulse of interesting movements in music and art. Whether creating it himself or admiring that of others, he remained keenly aware of what was the current state of art and music. Nearly 30 years later, Hip Hop is further away from that incomparable era as Rock and Roll was from the late 60’s at the time this was recorded.

[@techdeathhippie6319]

True

[@rj1592]

Hip hop has splintered into many forms. Unfortunately the one that is widely known now is dumbed down.

[@Prodigy4132]

Homie his last album was inspired by death grips and kendrick lamar

[@IrishEagIe]

Rap has become the new rock & roll. 99% bland, recycled trash. Only a small portion of modern rap is actually good... I have yet to have heard any good & new rap songs, the same for rock songs even.

[@IrishEagIe]

@@Prodigy4132 *That's completely unfounded. * It was his original style. And it was nothing compared to his golden years.

[@yungb254]

Now rap is commercial. Looking forward to a new genre free of comercial greed.

[@sofrshsocln4]

Lol this interview was years after "Can't Touch This" and "Ice Ice Baby" which I'm sure pissed Sir Bowie TF off😂

[@alanheyes694]

Go to the classical, opera or avant-garde scenes. They’ll always be interesting.

[@isaiahtowers1865]

I think you’re just looking at it at such a surface level, arguably the quality of music and the range of music today is bigger than it ever has been, but what you hear at the store and friends driving by you with there music playing is always gonna be the most vanilla music you’ll here, but I think it’s up to the individual to search deep and pin point the music that’s actually impactful to you

[@crnkmnky]

"Genres" are nothing but labels that the industry use for marketing. Therefore they are inherently corrupted by corporate greed. I get what you mean though.

[@crnkmnky]

@Mikk Lüftumie 😐 It's only funny with hindsight. Remember, the Beastie Boys were active in both of those scenes. Considering how rap started and _could_ have gone, the current situation is particularly sad. 💸 But hey, I could look at Green Day & No Doubt and laugh just as hard…

[@1xPONCEx1]

Rip. David Bowie embraced the blues, and he open a gate for future generations. He was beyond his time. ❤

[@Jo-yp8wy]

I grew up with his music. Lovely man. Sorely missed.

[@ianferrier3702]

Way ahead of his time in every way

[@CannibalWHORE22]

Bowie was always ahead of the curve and was a fan of the music which is awesome. Never gonna be another like him!

[@DrLuke49]

The music scene of today is missing the true leaders and intellectual visionaries like David Bowie. **R.I.P. ZIGGY STARDUST**

[@techdeathhippie6319]

There’s isn’t even one new powerful rock band . There was only 2 powerful rock bands to cone out in 2010s . Sad

[@DrLuke49]

@@techdeathhippie6319 well with a user name like yours then I will be awaiting the release of the debut album from *TECHDEATH HIPPIE* with much anticipation

[@gilbert9394]

Biggie and puff sampled David Bowie "let's dance" in "been around the world"

[@2022E-z1i]

His voice is rather gentle.

[@warangel4389]

Soothing and sexy- a true icon !

[@henryallard4039]

this dude is sharp as a tack you can literally see it in the eyes.

[@AnotherRandomFellow]

He also forsaw how the internet would become. Clever chap.

[@nataliejohnson2437]

His words are a force of nature.

[@bringoawfuttery2525]

It's ironic because now it feels like the rap industry is full of sellouts

[@mitch6160]

It all comes full circle

[@rj1592]

Which artist is at the top of that mountain o sellout?

[@tylerscott7075]

Bro nickelback isn't even rap

[@jkam2393]

Every to charting artist is a sellout in some way. If you're looking at the top 40 you're gonna find shitty music, but a lot of good rap music has been made in the underground and experimental rap scene. Albums like The Money Store by Death Grips, Some Rap Songs by Earl Sweatshirt, War In My Pen by MIKE, Veteran by JPEGMAFIA, Little Dominique's Nosebleed by Koreatown Oddity, etc are really quality and not "sellout". Even some popular rappers have released some great work. (Igor by Tyler The Creator, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by Kanye West, To Pimp A Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar, etc.)

[@gordianknot6867]

It has been like 30/40 years. To be honest rap was never that creative because most of the music was sampled.

[@Boxinggavinmason]

The best artist ever and miles ahead of the game!!

[@petehobson1054]

Would not class myself as a huge Bowie fan but have to admire his open mindedness to music. For example, he dabbled in Drum 'n' Bass on Little Wonder.

[@jidder57]

The whole album "Earthling" is Drum 'n' Bass

[@petehobson1054]

@@jidder57 is it! I did not know that! Thank you, I shall check it out.

[@jidder57]

@@petehobson1054 "I'm Afraid Of Americans" is such a great tune. Really love the fact that Bowie collaborated with Nine Inch Nails

[@petehobson1054]

@@jidder57 I just listened to it. Great track both lyrically and musically. Enjoyed the video too. Thanks.

[@jidder57]

@@petehobson1054 No worries mate, have a good one!

[@garyjarvis8290]

You could tell he was Under pressure. He took this message Station to Station.

[@JJJJJVVVVVLLLLL]

just knelt to offer his word on a wing

[@Pulsonar]

Nice pun, some didn’t get it 😂😂

[@themaggattack]

Not to be a Queen Bitch, but I have a Sense Of Doubt about these bad puns.

[@21street-erfication90]

Oh that was 1993; a great historical period in Hip Hop history BUT THAT SHIP HAS SAILED A LONG TIME AGO!!! Hip Hop is no longer honest...unless you got it in you.

[@sh-hg4eg]

Everything is commodified, sterilised and made safe by the global corporations now.

[@riffraffrichard]

Love how David could always hear creativity and innovation. Part of his success was identifying it and collaborating to advance his own music but he was always transparent about borrowing ideas and happy to complement the original.

[@1991jdclark]

What a beautiful man, until the end. Inside and out.

[@jacquelinebugaringonzalez4999]

I love how he expresses him self in every uckin question...

[@ziggystardust832]

I love you David Bowie

[@montecristo7527]

I love David Bowie he's an amazing person

[@m.ahio3659]

I heard David Bowie was ahead of his time but this is just pure woke af

[@joshnic6639]

Woke and gross.

[@bobthabuilda1525]

@@joshnic6639 Show me on the doll where it hurt you

[@lizparker88]

Yeah and I was floored by what he said about the internet way back then too. He was a true visionary.

[@weirdskyreallyweird.5519]

@@bobthabuilda1525 I will now be peppering this phrase into my everyday language

[@allywilkeforsenate]

Go get vaccinated.Go woke some more.

[@jimmieduncan7386]

Much love. Love you mister BOWIE you are truly missed but not forgotten I'm still jamen to you right now.

[@tpabarbie2843]

Man I miss David Bowie 🥺

[@katedalton7103]

Though I'm not a fan of rap, I love David Bowie. He looks so handsome and beautifully done groomed in this clip. I think he went through many creative phases in his life, and often shocked people with his avant guard appearance & style. But there was always something solid about his artistry as a musician. Very complex gentleman, but very cool! RIP, David.

[@themenagerie5247]

Bowie was always a real one.

[@emkay7486]

I loved Bryant Gumble he was my favorite Interviewer he retired and I haven’t seen much of him since.

[@dafyddil]

He looks so flawless here dear god

[@OctarineCode]

Almost like a President look on the books. But not any of them this articulate. Edit: maybe the Canadian president do. Guy sounds like he knows what he's doing

[@Starbuzz678]

Bold David. Very true words David. ❤

[@davomccranko]

0:00 Oh shit, I'm actually talking to David Bowie. I better sound legit. 😲

[@-Teague-]

David Bowie was so incredibly wise when it came to music I wish i had even a tiny fraction of his level of understanding

[@robertmorris8065]

Amazing man

[@janinhaborgesdeoliveira8832]

David Bowie magnific singer.

[@TotalTuxedo]

Even Bowie knew. 90's hip hop was the best shit ever.

[@ccindykim]

Black Star album❤truly a masterpiece!! Thank you forever, Bowie🖤🖤🤍🤍💜💜

[@patricedhanis3546]

Loved him at 16, love him at 60. Bye David...you left too soon.

[@MISSWORLD444]

This video is like a movie entertaining, humorous and best of all concerning

[@RP-pb8yx]

"wayne brady makes bryant gumbel look like malcolm x" haaaaa

[@galehawkins-colon6704]

Always luv me some David Bowie he spoke truth.

[@tonray9395]

Brilliant talent

[@warangel4389]

He read a book a week. Had BowieNet- chatted with fans. First to have a song on the net. His talent was incredible!! This beautiful genius is a time traveler.

[@theprofessor1484]

You can’t argue with knowledge! True around and human being!

[@AA-qb7ni]

Always ahead of his time and well spoken ❤

[@nirmalsuki]

Comparing Rap of 93 and rap of today is like comparing a Rolls Royce to a plastic toy car made in a sweatshop in rural Indonesia

[@YikesTown]

stop being blind and talking about a subject you seem to know nohing about rap is literally still creative and as good if not better

[@dmd7472]

Man. Sorely missed. Truth sayer. Every fibre moral. Never forgotten

[@darthvitiate393]

Me over here with my AC/DC albums: I'm offended

[@deadsoulaldo]

T.N.T!!!!!! Oie oie!!!

[@dcthomas2826]

You're offended because you refuse to accept the origins of your favourite music? You're pathetic.

[@tylerscott7075]

@@dcthomas2826 rock and roll originated from black people. Most real rock and roll fans welcome as well as appreciate that fact.

[@po0p587]

@@tylerscott7075 and dont forget in this case, ACDC are a super bluesy band, which wouldn't be a genre without black people

[@pipstermayne]

@@po0p587 Did you not read his comments?

[@blz1td4u]

David was a real one.

[@susanfritzel4055]

In 1993 he had already done so much, he had no need to pander. If you were around then and understood how he was regarded even at that time, you would find the idea that we would be pandering as nonsensical

[@TheDobleQ]

The man was truly one step beyond humankind fr.

[@tomq5180]

i'm not a fan of bowie, per se but do hv a great deal of respect for his musical abilities..and he had an awesome voice..however what ive heard of hip hop/ rap is a lot anger, negativety, aggression, glorification of prison, etc ..this is what i hear blasting from cars on the street..maybe theres more i hvnt heard thats positive, encouraging, inspiring, etc.. hope so..

[@melbabowen4389]

David Bowie is sorely missed ❤

[@cinematiccreator716]

truth

[@sadiea2317]

Love him ❤

[@Alexander-vm2ox]

Now hip hops shit now it just people who sell weed talking about how they sell weed

[@loganphelps4916]

shut up lmao. Bowie made some songs about doing cocaine. there’s good hip hop out there, like every other genre. your problem is with commercial music, not the entire younger generation.

[@Alexander-vm2ox]

@@loganphelps4916 Bowie’s also shit, stfu

[@bigdoddsey4203]

@@Alexander-vm2ox fuck off alexander

[@assjam3104]

“bowie’s also shit” is a sentence that I never wish to hear again

[@jeff-6943]

@@Alexander-vm2ox Why are you here then? Hmm?

[@kareyannefoster]

David Bowie will always be a true Rockstar!!!

[@kinomusic9110]

True of the Golden Age of HipHop. Mostly shit now unfortunately.

[@MrAirnike8]

I can’t believe he was this knowledgeable.....as a black Man it’s insane he knew the rock and roll thing and BLATANTLY spoke about it on tv....THIS WILL NEVER BE REPEATED IN HISTORY. Nowadays no one even knows that blacks created rap/hip hop, pop, electronic, country and RNB ....

[@societalrevival1218]

We all know blacks created rap/hip-hop and R&B because thankfully the genres are yet to be fully co-opted by white folk

[@societalrevival1218]

imma double comment real quick to add that electronic music isn’t purely black in origin, although genres like house music have roots in it. there’s a lot of electronic genres, some black in origin, but it’s not as concrete.

[@dylandickeson2929]

When a white black man and black white man meet

[@AsiaDanceScene]

He's not wrong, 90-94 was an amazing time in hiphop

[@Datanditto]

I bet he’s rolling in his grave at how horrible that all turned out🤣😂🤣😂

[@kathypop4]

He was cremated

[@Datanditto]

@@kathypop4 well then he’s rolling around in his ash tray

[@pietajanssenvanelst2167]

Best PopArtArtist of the last 60 years!

[@crazycatman5928]

Don’t matter if you agree or not: the music industry as we knew it is dead. The 90s was the last great decade for all genres. There are a few obscure artist today......but nothing as good as what the past gave us.

[@jeyzur]

100%

[@vianneyrodriguez1477]

May God Bless U & May U Rest Easy U Beautiful Mystic 🙏

[@achnix3167]

Hip Hop suuuuuuxx

[@CurvyTribune]

David Bowie was a true artist and arts activist

[@Neonosferatu]

¿Qué dijo? 😂

[@StratfordOnGirl]

Tal vez sea algo tarde para responder jaja. El entrevistador mencionó que Bowie dijo en una entrevista previa que él (Bowie) pensaba que mucha de la creatividad dentro de la música en ese momento venía de los artistas rap, y Bowie reiteró que el público blanco se había maximizado creativamente, y que las audiencias negras e hispanas tomaron las riendas de transmitir mensajes sociales en la música.

[@cinematiccreator716]

what?

[@brandanvujic5794]

@@cinematiccreator716 welcome to business

[@bowiegirl5662]

Love that man!!!

[@rottlerpropertyservices2530]

Bowie is a legend

[@livewell_79]

Sorrow.RIP David Bowe

[@melaniebrignell]

So Sophisticated 🇬🇧

[@GG-yn6jw]

On point!! Love him!!😍

[@Rachshawndaniels1979]

David Bowie Got it!

[@ryanrachal5458]

No one will ever say anything negative about this amazing gent

[@Whoopdewhoo]

Isn't he such a beautiful human being in every way?

[@mikeproctor7277]

Very honest and truthful statement