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

Earl Sweatshirt + The Alchemist - VOIR DIRE out everywhere 10/6
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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.

[@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

[@juanaguilar4645]

Dang bruh that comment goes crazy on all levels daummmm

[@grimknight5643]

every time

[@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. 🔥

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@oscaredelson6916]

​@@lxced_ I obviously don't know him but i think that may be a defense mechanism so people cant judge him because it feels actually passionate. He has the original style and skill with words of someone who loves it but he may just be super good at his job 🤷‍♂

[@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

[@JuneTurner-rn8ui]

Illest part

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@quinntucker2859]

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

[@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 ❤️🏆

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@omarquintana6198]

Earl and Vince brings nostalgia!

[@kareem8064]

And they finally made it together on a Alchemist beat!

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@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?

[@geoffreyanderson424]

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

[@deebloklg5342]

Glock 32. I shoot like both the Kobe’s 24+8=32 lol Vince lowkey slick for that

[@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

[@KindnessInvokingNetwork]

This beat could be in an art gallery

[@djstoneystone267]

Everytime I play this I get goosebumps. Hits different

[@robynshayde8765]

Mac Miller is smiling. RIP Mac

[@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..

[@ceeramos97]

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

[@topdan_9581]

Flow too 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ceeramos97]

@@topdan_9581 flows always god tier🔥🔥

[@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😂😂😂

[@ForwardThroughTheInfinite]

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

[@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

[@Blueshadow11]

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

[@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 👌🏻

[@wethu_]

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

[@rafaeltrindade7009]

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

[@paulisthelegend]

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

[@joeloketch930]

That beat is crazy 🔥🔥🔥

[@yangagaqa9208]

Earl has found his niche 🔥💯🇿🇦

[@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

[@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

[@gl0bal7474]

HipHop is as vibrant as ever. we are

[@user-iz7kc4ql7g]

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

[@retroleed]

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

[@rayneozier]

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

[@roryphares6192]

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

[@bhest...]

Earl is fucking killing it lately holy shit

[@wingman9724]

Earl sweatpants😂😭

[@courtlandwilliams9044]

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

[@marvincaribou3163]

Earl really gets me through.

[@meetch187258]

Was just saying the same thing.

[@turnthonkee]

Dynamic duo of talkin real shit right here

[@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.

[@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

[@tawandakambeu3347]

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

[@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

[@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

[@tyroneimes1579]

The fucking duo

[@buyisilekhohlo1895]

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

[@DatDaDatty]

cant wait to get this album on streaming

[@hershelwilkerson4230]

This BEAT is EVERYTHING 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@colton7373]

Love when Alchemist does modern trap drums, amazing stuff

[@kyleb8596]

Thanks for keeping this shit alive Earl!!

[@Tobibobi9113]

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

[@thabangmohafa7773]

It sounds so heavenly .

[@cousinbillz]

it's honestly good to see earl and vince linking up again, not only nostalgic but just genuinely doing their thing together

[@_America_]

Earl sweatshirt looks like he listens to earl sweatshirt

[@Ramiroflores13579]

On god lol

[@sphesihledlamini2431]

🤣

[@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 🤷‍♂️

[@MVZ_MinimalMusic]

this one grew on me

[@FALL-LAFF-7477]

Definitely the most calming song from this joint. Steady flow, steady verses, solid overall.

[@completecards9606]

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

[@YouTubeUpdatesAreRuiningIt]

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

[@Eastsidejuice_]

More like this plz

[@vinniechocha]

Earl is unorthodox asf

[@Devananta-Rafiq]

Can't wait to play this for eternity

[@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 🎶

[@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

[@chrisjohnson2651]

These 2 is just fucking legendary together I swear

[@manelisigwala9322]

HOW TF DOES THE ALCHEMIST COME UP WITH FIRE BEATS!!? WTF!! THE PRODUCTION HERE IS IMPECCABLE!! WHAT A RECORD! 😮‍💨😪🔥🔥🔥

[@LordConstrobuz]

he found a sample and put a kick, snare, and hat on it.

[@woozie___]

he's been on a hell of a run, elevating the game for sure

[@Xsynth]

@@LordConstrobuz Put more respect on Alchemist's name. He's a legend, respect your elders.

[@brodude9208]

​@@LordConstrobuzthe best beats are the simplest ones, but that doesn't mean anyone could make them

[@LordConstrobuz]

@@Xsynth no

[@OLDMANWAFFLES]

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

[@hiphop2u]

INSANE

[@Singehog]

beautiful seein these 2 on a track together after all these years

[@twighailey1967]

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

[@aryanhellcat]

wise words

[@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

[@h3cz_]

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

[@jameshockey8136]

The Alchemist and Earl linkup is timeless already

[@samugooo]

They tryna hold me back...

[@samugooo]

KEEP GOING!

[@PapiPapito95]

They hold themself back with this terrible music. Vince part is ok but earl I can’t even listen to. Bruh like a walking talking benzodiazepine.

[@Jhavethemotion]

The alchemist will never disappoint its simple

[@FlyGod_]

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

[@pdstudios4660]

i like the way alch just chilling in back in some of the shots, their demeanors in this video matches the vibe of the track 🙌🏾

[@Alfaunoh]

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

[@TheTriangleOffense47]

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

[@BPfromtheSwood]

Like how we went from Epar way back in the day to them making this beautiful peace now. This is growth

[@user-wv6qq6vl1c]

this is hardest song of 2023 period.

[@powermiller855]

Glad to see them back together restoring the feeling

[@TheSamthaman24]

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

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@virgonero3605]

Vince: The uncle who cleaned up | Earl: The lost cousin who made peace with his path | Alchemist: The stranger they invited to the cookout

[@Ketchupunckle]

THE LYRICS THE BEAT, THIS TRIO NEVER MISSED

[@bcbphilosophy]

Went from a boy in high school on the bus to a 30 year old man and its still earl holding it down

[@CassettePlaya1]

Feels bro 🫡

[@crosscables]

time fliiiiies

[@uhoj2104]

from 12 to 24 brother

[@azzanna]

How to make a cool music video: Simply put The Alchemist on a frame chilling by himself.

[@norfside9173]

This Fuckin beat 🔥