Earl Sweatshirt + The Alchemist - The Caliphate (feat. Vince Staples) [Official Music Video]

Earl Sweatshirt + The Alchemist - VOIR DIRE out everywhere 10/6
Pre-Order / Pre-Save: lnk.to/voirdire
Catch Earl Sweatshirt & The Alchemist on the VOIR DIRE tour with Black Noi$e and MIKE: www.earlsweatshirt.com/tour
Video credits:
Directed by Joseph
Produced by: Nick Psinakis and Leanne McLaughlin
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[@souluchiha4778]

Vince & Earl is a combo that hasn't missed for 10 years

[@yeetmaster7013]

Stop making me feel old!

[@ogFiyasKane]

Damn I was gonna comment the same thing, shit hit me like a brick when I thought about their collab on epaR

[@FxckyouEMXTY]

No cap

[@justinking4769]

hive

[@psychotropictraveler514]

​@@ogFiyasKaneyessir. Hive off Doris was sick too

[@andrezest]

That both the Kobes line by Vince actually goes crazy, Kobe wore 8 and 24 and Vince said “32, I shoot like both the Kobes” and 8+24 is 32. Fire ass line.

[@brycetrent]

Damn, didn’t catch that. Can’t wait to run this back like a 100 times to really appreciate it. I’ve been doin the same thing with Voir Dire. Just gets better every time man

[@Svbr2th]

*goes back to that line* fuck bro 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@NewJerzNightmare]

I just caught that 🔥

[@kornjo27]

this line so fire (VOIR DIRE IS COMING OUT 6TH OCTOBER LOOK AT THE DESCRIPTION)

[@BUTTA170]

And then followed it up with the stripper scene, “throwing $20’s on her back like she Ginóbli”. Went crazy.

[@saucekbrocklee2425]

"As soon as I clap, they scat/ I been with all that jazz" Fire double entendre 🔥🔥🔥

[@dasteezyust4717]

Seriously Vince needs to drop a project asap

[@Gamekiller166]

​@@dasteezyust4717 he just did last year

[@sleeve9097]

I like jazz

[@chrismalinowski654]

He dropped an album in 2021 and in 2022 lol. We been eating

[@williammcdonald3283]

then right after using the “Jazz” and “Uncle Phil” to end it. 🔥

[@Masela_Medias]

Alchemist standing in the back is like a dad watching his kids playing at the playground making sure they don't hurt themselves

[@Sketcharoo]

Bro...Imagine if Mac was around?! All three of them on an alchemist beat?!?! They wouldve been one of the best trios ever. I've listened to this track so many times already

[@kutloanothebe]

It's sonic crack to me now

[@coltontrujillo4514]

Mac woulda def killed this!!

[@dasteezyust4717]

This beat is ill

[@markusk1015]

Such a sad comment because he would actually sound good over this beat too

[@KingLoop13]

Dude you made me upset with this cause Mac would have fucking surfed this beat

[@lewisjones284]

Earl and Alchemist have been going crazy recently. I hope they keep it going after VOIR DIRE

[@nacl9802]

they been teasing another album voir dire was the youtube album so i think we getting 1 more this year

[@nibblingconscience]

@@nacl9802where did you hear that from?

[@xSalamz]

Knowing how the fans acted when the album dropped I doubt it.

[@yungplug1299]

@@nacl9802that shit wasn’t real they was just hyping up this album wit them saying that

[@Beamken]

@@yungplug1299I think it’s true because a lot of voir dire songs are like 2-3 years old

[@fancypants5782]

Vince Staples has never had a bad feature. I can honestly say he’s the most consistent rapper I’ve ever seen

[@lxced_]

he doesnt even like rapping, he gotta make the best to even have a verse on a song, earl even said that he thinks vince is a better rapper then him

[@dir-gk]

@@lxced_ Vince is a master storyteller. even going back to his 2013 tape Stolen Youth, every other track on there he's telling full stories you can envision just sliding over the beats, even goin back to like 2010 shit on the EARL tape he was just as bar heavy as he is now (ofc he improved but im sayin he was n still is goated).

[@lxced_]

@@dir-gk he is the goat no doubt in my mind

[@Jacoby_T08]

​@@dir-gk All facts

[@The_Weekly_Infinite]

"Imma face a thousand spliffs. A test of faith. I passed the quiz with flying colors. Rub the vase. I had a wish. Magic man. Find the funds to allocate and I'll appear." 🔥🔥🔥

[@SpiderWingCp]

Earl is difff

[@drae]

An Alc beat with a Earl flow is just majestic. Can't wait for the new album.

[@MegaKhalid121]

Wait I thought it already came out

[@bruhdespacito8324]

Yea album is out just on a unique platform

[@thatoseloane3440]

drae cultured wit it i see you bro KEEP THE BEAMNG vids coming still lol

[@dyronmiller4335]

It seem like they have a whole notherone , I actually feel this one

[@HondaOdyssey-cq2wg]

good thing u don’t have to wait bc it’s already out

[@lithaaaa]

i find it so wholesome how much impact Earl's father had on him and how you're able to see that through his music. Earl is always paying tribute to South African greats such as Hugh Masekela, and his own father too, Keorapetse Kgositsile. The lady speaking at the end of this song is Miriam Makeba, one of the greatest African musicians of all time (type "The Click Song" in your search bar and you'll know why)

[@doors2paradisee]

crazy cuz hugh is his uncle too

[@Lurkartiist]

💯

[@Digitalolu]

appreciate the context 🤝🏿

[@dxytona]

Found out about Makeba thru that viral Jain tribute song

[@superemesean5907]

Damn bi7ch Nigga. Appreciate the info ❤️🏆

[@tyt5248]

Earl is the king of reversing sentences and aligning the chaos of his words it's like he barley hanging on to his beats but still has full control 😂been unique since day one💯✊️

[@user-yc2vz6lt6d]

Bro you literally said it best 😂

[@Kyall3]

Slant rhyming to the fullest extent

[@Jimmy1982Playlists]

🎯💯🙏🏼 Fr, fr! One of the most addictive tracks in _years..._ Talk about a _vibe!_ 🤯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@paulsweatpants]

This comment is dumb true. Like bro it’s always about let it get away but never does. Beauty in his self created chaos

[@stonewondercloud8432]

This has to be pinned. This is the best explanation of his wordplay. I’ve been fucking with Earl since his early days and this is the most absolute definition of him.

[@Yonkhoe]

"Yeah, I just like to keep Vince around when I'm writing shit, cause I think he's better than me. It makes me try really hard.'' - Earl

[@BoDanGRUz]

About time we get an Earl x Vince collab again.

[@HUNK_RaccoonCity]

x Alchemist

[@musaka2022]

Why not just Billy Woods and Vince if Earl is gonna do a Billy Woods impersonation anyway?

[@The_boy_fvckin_up_SETs]

​@@HUNK_RaccoonCityExcuse me, can you please take a sec and listen to the records I made and give me your honest opinion, I'd really appreciate it fam 💯 Enjoy the rest of your week

[@finnthedogg4521]

​@musaka2022 lol bro go hate elsewhere. Billy and Earl are good friends why you trying to start shit lol.

[@omarquintana6198]

Earl and Vince brings nostalgia!

[@kareem8064]

And they finally made it together on a Alchemist beat!

[@quinntucker2859]

"glock 32 i shoot like both the kobes" my jaw dropped

[@KindnessInvokingNetwork]

This beat could be in an art gallery

[@michaeljackson5325]

Might as well drop the whole hidden album at this point

[@applerberry4360]

@omerochino75voir dire is not that album & the hidden album probably doesn’t even exist in the first place

[@terpz47]

@@applerberry4360why did alchemist confirm it was the hidden album? He Lyon?

[@2samarie2]

@@terpz47u know Alan he a smartass

[@weinur]

@omerochino75if it was the hidden album the songs would be old asf these songs are new

[@jonhoskins8737]

​@@weinuridk about that, Free The Ruler's title implies it was written when Drakeo was locked up, and he was freed and then killed a couple of years ago

[@213byron]

I swear Vince sounds so good on ALC beats

[@supdookie]

6 Five Heartbeats is my fav song bro

[@tyronebiggumsakaduke4587]

I think he went harder than earl that’s me tho compared to wool they both snapped

[@trashmind8296]

I swear everyone sounds so good on ALC beats

[@213byron]

@@supdookie that’s a perfect song

[@cleon_ware]

Facts. I Had Van Gogh on repeat for days

[@HeatInThePipe]

Lol I love how Alc is just chillen nonchalant in the background while Earl and Vince pop off.

[@kelliscott9693]

they high as fuckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

[@thundabearz5092]

He's in the foreground.

[@Plutonaut]

"We eagles on attack, big dawg, our talons full of snacks. I couldn't kiss away my last, gave all I had, I gave the mistletoe a tag." Immaculate wordplay.

[@Apaqalypse747]

Straight up became an English Major.

[@guut93]

Bro, Would you mind explaining the wordplay? I am not from the US.

[@Plutonaut]

@@guut93 Eagles on attack -> Talons full of snacks -> Kiss away my last -> Mistletoe a tag. Eagles -> hunt prey with their talons Talons -> Claws at the end of an eagle's toes Kiss -> under the mistletoe Tags -> get put on the toes of bodies in a morgue

[@chumamtabiso2548]

Fun fact, it was Earl who made Vince rap. Good to see em still kicking it 15 years later.

[@jarredmorris9749]

can't forget about Mac too

[@clydesapere1977]

@@jarredmorris9749 Mac picked up Vince from his hood and made the Stolen Youth tape with him in like a week. Mac is also the reason Earl experimented further with beats. His mansion was the place to go to.

[@kurexx3424]

@@jarredmorris9749Rip Mac Miller man 😕

[@shehateme9955]

​@@jarredmorris9749you see these 2 you think of Mac, automato. Rest ez. Nw you sending down a rabbit hole lol

[@spityergumout]

@@shehateme9955Yup! Mac was that mf guy!

[@vanyakaytee]

When Al’s standing in the back and rolling one, you already know the track’s gonna hit

[@johnmadden1006]

Super accurate 🍝

[@commaJim]

That's literally every alchemist song

[@The_boy_fvckin_up_SETs]

​@@johnmadden1006Excuse me, can you please take a sec and listen to the records I made and give me your honest opinion, I'd really appreciate it fam 💯 Enjoy the rest of your week

[@geoffreyanderson424]

Grew up listening to earl. Seeing him grow into what he is today-priceless.

[@djstoneystone267]

Everytime I play this I get goosebumps. Hits different

[@Liam0269]

Proof that good music never left us stranded

[@Kobe-jz2zz]

Say it louder

[@JayUchiha17]

on God

[@25thbam95]

Grimstage Fairway

[@hnrzln]

Huh?

[@commaJim]

Mf what?

[@JacobGld]

I’m so happy I came across these dudes at their beginning. To see the growth/evolution of their craft over the years is beautiful and makes me appreciate stuff like this even more. Edit: Spell corrections and other things. Also yes I’m a big Mac Miller fan and if there’s anyone who this 22 year old Jewish kid from Minnesota has a parasocial relationship with, it’s him.

[@rayanm288]

Word mane

[@lucidvanguard8388]

precisely my realization watching this too. the evolution has been beautiful

[@cli260]

Them plus Mac who was a friend of theirs as well. This trio is going to be talked about in the 50 years time from now.

[@ilovemikerogers]

Shit I met Alchemist at a DJ Shadow and Dilated Peoples show over 20yrs ago lol

[@fakenamerealchungus9851]

I didn't realise The Alchemist was a part of my life with his Forgotten remix on Linkin Park's Reanimation album when I was a teenager until like, more than a decade later..

[@nell9956]

Bruh if you actually listen and analyze this whole track from lyrics to the beat this shit is pure art uncle AL never misses and earl and Vince need to collaborate more! 🔥

[@demetriusdemerson-jones2856]

Bruh..... shit is crazy the melody is deeper than what you think. These niggas have mastered their craft or very close to it

[@wavelength369]

Uncle AL, not A.I.

[@Airthugger]

Earl is completely insane in this song. His second verse is something that you just couldn’t copy if you tried. It’s hard to even sing along with because the cadence is so free flowing. he’s in and out of pockets, breaking structure but also hopping back in with what sounds like no effort. He’s miles away from where he started

[@Jimmy1982Playlists]

​@@Airthugger Fr, fr... HipHop is in an incredible place because of artists like him. 🙌

[@alexavaca8238]

absolutely ridiculous

[@twe8k]

I thought hip hop was dead. Earl revived it and killed it again.

[@sshylohh]

alright bro i love earl but hop off😭😭

[@ChaosBeforeOrder]

im saying tho, like really @@sshylohh

[@boynatey44]

where do yall get these corny comments

[@Santana_Art]

@@boynatey44😂😂😂

[@Blueshadow11]

Yo this is a miracle to witness of Earl and Vince rapping together again with The Alchemist.🔥🔥🔥

[@TonyisToking]

It’s crazy to see how much Earl has evolved and how Vince is sharper than ever. It’s a good juxtaposition of two modes of success. Success comes in many ways. You can sharpen your skills and become a master. Or you can broaden your horizons and become a well traveled explorer. Either way, you will inspire millions.

[@duptygupty]

you were spittin until that last sentence

[@The_boy_fvckin_up_SETs]

​@@duptyguptyExcuse me, can you please take a sec and listen to the records I made and give me your honest opinion, I'd really appreciate it fam 💯 Enjoy the rest of your week

[@wethu_]

These two are insanity . Vince was absolutely insane for that 2nd verse 😂🔥

[@ForwardThroughTheInfinite]

"Kid lost his calm within, a theft, scraped up all the chips and left" - Earl 🔥🔥🔥

[@ceeramos97]

Fire rhymes, beat impeccable, this trio don't miss🔥

[@topdan_9581]

Flow too 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ceeramos97]

@@topdan_9581 flows always god tier🔥🔥

[@rafaeltrindade7009]

man that beat is absolutely gorgeous, love that string sample so much

[@yangagaqa9208]

Earl has found his niche 🔥💯🇿🇦

[@Chris-iq5pr]

It makes me happy that I was listening to these dudes at 14 years old jammin my ass off and now here I am 22 years old now and still getting lit to these 2 👌🏻

[@paulisthelegend]

Man, Earl be looking cool as fuck these days. Never going to be disappointed with these three on a track

[@retroleed]

Those two amazing rappers killed this beat. I'm so glad I watched their premiere just before bedtime

[@joeloketch930]

That beat is crazy 🔥🔥🔥

[@KyrieEleison7]

Maaaan, I’m really digging these very artistic and phenomenal camera angles and editing. Seems low budget yet very trippy and eerie. So awesome. I thank everyone who worked hard for this and labored into making this music for us and the people.

[@commaJim]

The music ain't for you mf

[@kevinandbrianniburton9409]

Yea! Shout out to Joseph

[@Jimmy1982Playlists]

​@@kevinandbrianniburton9409 Fr! Joseph is one of the best... the work he's done with billy woods and Armand Hammer is absolutely exemplary. This video here is hypnotizing... 😳

[@kevinandbrianniburton9409]

@@PapiPapito95 this would be on Malcolm X’s playlist right now fytb

[@coreygreene9498]

@@kevinandbrianniburton9409facts

[@sonicscythe]

This era and subsection of hip hop is flawless right now as you got collabs like this spreading everywhere with Uncle Al leading the charge. To the New Golden Era of Hip Hop ☯

[@rickyjackson6893]

Facts be bringin back real rap with these beats

[@coreygreene9498]

Yes, alchemist is key to all of this

[@gl0bal7474]

HipHop is as vibrant as ever. we are

[@roryphares6192]

Born in 82’, been rappin’ since 2005, love modern rappers as much as the OG’s. Great track guys!

[@tawandakambeu3347]

Gotta love how Al is just lurking in the backgroud....He knows EXACTLY what he did with this one💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥

[@user-iz7kc4ql7g]

I wish Mac was here to enjoy this deep spiritual sound,and era,....he would fit in so well

[@3nyx]

Vince has really grown on me in recent years, he’s really adapted his sound. His recent albums go hard! Such a unique sounding voice

[@courtlandwilliams9044]

A collab album would be dope asf from these two young brothers

[@buyisilekhohlo1895]

10 years later, and this Earl& Vince collab brings so much memories

[@rayneozier]

Vince’s first verse and Earl’s second verse was crazy. They were in a flow state on that mfer

[@loveinthematrix]

The reason I know about Vince Staples is because once Earl talked about how he was the most talented lyricist he knew. I always listened to his flow and lyrics closely after that and he really is one of the most underrated rappers alive. I think he's one of the top 10 best rappers of all time. His music videos for Primmadonna and Senorita are absolutely brilliant. I really hope he gets a Grammy one day and gets the respect he deserves from the community. It's not enough for the level he's on. Earl is also a legend.

[@turnthonkee]

Dynamic duo of talkin real shit right here

[@Tobibobi9113]

EARL AND VINCE GO HARD OMFG THIS GOING TO BE A BANGER

[@marvincaribou3163]

Earl really gets me through.

[@meetch187258]

Was just saying the same thing.

[@mister.unusual]

this song gives off strong Stolen Youth vibes, i've had this song on repeat more than i typically do with Earl's music and that's a LOT of spins for reference

[@DatDaDatty]

cant wait to get this album on streaming

[@bhest...]

Earl is fucking killing it lately holy shit

[@wingman9724]

Earl sweatpants😂😭

[@colton7373]

Love when Alchemist does modern trap drums, amazing stuff

[@thabangmohafa7773]

It sounds so heavenly .

[@jah-coupe5068]

Damn… big ups to the videographer and director! Joseph knew what he was doing putting this in black and white. I love how the plant shades contrast and how they fill the space. It also just captures the overall feel of the song. As always ALC, Earl and Vince was on they A game. 10/10

[@tallky]

Earl has been putting out pretty much the exact same video for every song the last couple of years. You are very easily impressed, jeez.

[@elijahcesar4149]

​@tallky no theres art to it.. some just not extra. Sorry he wasnt extra enough for ya.

[@freeeeu]

@@tallkythis is shot with an infrared camera. IR photography is dope af. If u film u know lol

[@kyleb8596]

Thanks for keeping this shit alive Earl!!

[@Alfaunoh]

Bro. Earl came in and melted my Brain in the best way possible.

[@Dcue910]

This song been on repeat since the release. The beat & flows sync perfectly. The energy between both artists is organic. And yeah can't forget to mention how versatile Al is with his beats.

[@jordanclarke6450]

It brings such joy to see these guys back at it again 😭 I ain’t heard them kinds together since Earl’s snippet on FM

[@reekhavoc2932]

It's a Lotta crips 🎶

[@hershelwilkerson4230]

This BEAT is EVERYTHING 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jameshockey8136]

The Alchemist and Earl linkup is timeless already

[@YouTubeUpdatesAreRuiningIt]

amazing track. so sad that we are in the timeline where Mac wasn't on this one killing it with them

[@completecards9606]

On the third listen...you’ll realize earl bodied that

[@Eastsidejuice_]

More like this plz

[@thabangmohafa7773]

This track makes you wanna erase your past wit ease let go off it and move through life challenges smoothly while you know you gone make it.

[@reekhavoc2932]

They trynna hold me back 🎶

[@PapiPapito95]

This song make me wanna turn it off and listen to something normal lol

[@Devananta-Rafiq]

Can't wait to play this for eternity

[@unknownreviews7259]

THIS IS TOO FIRE 😭😭 man this + voir dire + armand hammer coming out on the 29th…we’re eating good GEEZ. Also love to see JOSEPH getting more directing work

[@oliverbranch777]

Tell me about it

[@Jimmy1982Playlists]

That'd be _amazing._ Says in the description, tho, that Voire Dire drops on 10/6... too bad! Maybe it's better they each get their own date anyways 🤷‍♂️

[@chrisjohnson2651]

These 2 is just fucking legendary together I swear

[@MVZ_MinimalMusic]

this one grew on me

[@OLDMANWAFFLES]

That bruised blood line is insane, damn. Much love earl

[@hiphop2u]

INSANE

[@NadiaJay77]

I watched this with a big ass smile on my face !! Love when Earl & Vince hop on tracks together 🔥🔥

[@RealD5]

This shit was hard as hell with immaculate vibes through

[@BASEDNPC765]

That was so tight. That evoked something within me that I haven't felt since 2013

[@elbowjuice2627]

Literally the other day I was thinking they should put out more music together. Never missed once.

[@h3cz_]

This is God tier rap. They both came back like they never left.

[@Jhavethemotion]

The alchemist will never disappoint its simple

[@chriscrong6244]

This must be Christmas Earl&Vince after a decade beautiful🕊️👑💨

[@RobSoskop]

As someone who grew up with nineties rap and after the legendary years so often dispaired, hearing years of shit like gUnit, Puffy Combs etc, hearing this is so heartwarming. These are rappers that lift bars and just pass them over like it's a game. It's so great to hear this.

[@FlyGod_]

“You know you know me, Glock 32- I shoot like BOTH the Kobe’s (24+8=32)” - Vince 🔥 So underrated.

[@TheTriangleOffense47]

This is so tough man, Vince and Earl don’t miss. Alchemist doesn’t miss either cause this beat is incredible

[@riparianstudios]

Love seeing Earl and Vince back together again. Been a fan of both of them since HIVE.

[@clayremy3033]

Bruh, I feel that “ the kid lost his calm within” verse in my soul

[@powermiller855]

Glad to see them back together restoring the feeling

[@TheSamthaman24]

What a great way to put it - restoring the feeling indeed.

[@thevisionaryassassin4352]

We need the Earl and Vince tape produced by The Alchemist ASAP.

[@bryyonn]

Earls flow unorthodox and original 💯

[@twighailey1967]

I can't stop watching this, nothing else sounds like this.

[@aryanhellcat]

wise words

[@345sleeper7O4]

My nephew that’s older than me is in military prison, and when I tell yall the duo they had 10 years ago we definitely had it on repeat. I just can’t wait till he get out in a couple of months so he can hear this and hear the true art of how they improve with their craft especially Earl!!!

[@kiarashooks444]

On repeatttt

[@Epicmess2226Games]

Been playing this shit at least 3 times a day since it dropped on gala, top tier acts in their prime

[@raulisaaccrisostomomoreno411]

REAL MUSIC, THIS IS REAL MUSIC

[@bfain123]

[@GaMeRzOwN100]

'soon as I clap they skat' damn that's so real bro

[@psychoml9743]

these 3 need a collab album I swear

[@kultamane]

Run this back to back

[@Stainedglasshoe]

Vince and earl are always bangin magic

[@Ketchupunckle]

THE LYRICS THE BEAT, THIS TRIO NEVER MISSED

[@jayr.3720]

God that beat just comes off so passionate, damn alch

[@tyt5248]

"Tell em blame it on my wrist its steady as a scalpels, tell em ima face 1,000 spliffs tested fate i passed the quiz ,with flying colors, i rubbed the vase and had wish, magic man allocate the funds and i'll appear."😂😂🫡😤👏👏👏. The flow of that is INSANE earl just different

[@wavelength369]

love this slow flow entrance. inspiration