Erykah Badu - On & On (Remix Edit)

[@staycwolf1746]

This woman's music isn't just music......it's pure artistry. Like oxygen....necessary.

[@tyron302]

I saw her perform in person 2 years ago. Pure artistry. Simply fantastic

[@QFilmz]

tyron302 did she perform this song ? music that touches the soul..

[@grezzer1427]

Exactly she's legendary and what's your favourite song from her?

[@staycwolf1746]

This is one of my favorites she's such an amazing woman and artist. 👑💯❤

[@grezzer1427]

@@staycwolf1746 for real i love what a day, also have you heard Janet Jackson "till its gone"

[@nanabeauty9476]

The " Damn. Y'all feel that?" Was from an earthquake when she was in the studio recording this song! Crazy!

[@richardsunday1612]

That’s one crazy fact, 😮

[@Kuwkay]

Fr?

[@bunny210]

Oh wow babe, I didn't know that.

[@loz_gs]

Cool fact, thank you internet stranger.

[@esperanzavence7288]

Say what? Cool facts. And I love your name Nana 💕

[@SimplyTrishx]

This women is gorgeous, such a natural beauty and that voice. Stunning! Edit: Thank you for the likes... I didn’t expect that.

[@jamesstpatrick1245]

You to

[@charlesdewayne7161]

She definantly is precious in any given way!!

[@nickv.3573]

*was

[@mahogany466]

Nick V. Is*

[@brownsugar9629]

@@nickv.3573 she still is tf

[@TheSublimeLifestyle]

Neo-soul was truly the peak of R&B subgenres. No way this can be replicated in the history of music.

[@stevensonjc21]

AGREED! Best sub-genre ever. I mean, we got Baduizm, Miseducation and D Angelo

[@Yann-xe2rg]

still is

[@jonesyh123]

"If we were made in his image then call us by our names. Most intellects do not believe in God but they fear us just the same" This shit is poetry

[@imaanbintasiyah6791]

Pure

[@aaronjaben7913]

+Helena Jones how do interpret that line? some lyrics say "the fear is just the same"

[@crzyrdr]

so she believes she's a God??

[@jonesyh123]

If I'm being honest i believe she was talking about the Black race. Before the history of our slavery we were Gods, Kings, and Queens. She is saying that many people fear us, whether because of stereotypes or simply because of abilities and capability. We are a "threat" to intellects and white supremacy itself. We are feared for being Gods or God-like Aaron Jaben

[@rvarlcin59]

+BigExtc you ain't never lie! every time I hear this song I'm jusy marvelled at how many people won't even realize that unless they pay attention to the lyrics.

[@amandac9894]

This isn’t music, this is poetry mixed with a psychedelic trip.

[@NasaLamode]

a vibe fashoo

[@karenc.6029]

yes ma'am!!!! :)

[@causti9744]

I discovered this on an acid trip on a hot summer day and the shit was magical

[@richardbryant1174]

Which is MUSIC

[@jacqulineturner1424]

@@causti9744 pp

[@DoYouLikeMyVest]

"If we were made in His image, then call us by our names"...oooohh! This playing on MTV in the morning while I got ready for school. Started the day just right. I used to listen to Erykah so much when I was younger, now as an adult, I really listen & it's completely different. And that's incredible.

[@2muchpriide]

Never understood that line until I got older, last part of that verse still goes over ppls heads!

[@804E]

Was looking for this comment.

[@impacc4182]

@@2muchpriide pls explain

[@MrSampatrick]

Definitely different when you are adult, she hits different ❤

[@noidols00]

"Most intellects do not believe in God, but they fear us just the same" I love that part 💪🏾

[@beaubiden9293]

Who’s listening to this masterpiece in 2024?

[@benvdwijn3620]

This white old man ,

[@EmEf-vb5dc]

2024🎉

[@danamej]

'24

[@avaictorua]

meee

[@TheBurnonme]

I'm still am

[@jamarsalmon8389]

“Most intellects do not believe in God but they fear us just the same” a powerful quote.

[@oldraf6052]

Jamar Salmon what does it mean

[@Doxologie]

Amen

[@thenaughtyamericanexpat]

@@oldraf6052 Think of why white police officers shoot us in the back while unarmed. Marinate on that one. You're welcome.

[@Mel-iy5ih]

I caught that yes

[@raymondflores5176]

@@thenaughtyamericanexpat stuuuuuuuuuupiiiiiiiiiiiid democrats who blacks vote protect police unions and support gun laws u dumbazz stop making everything about race ill stop making it political

[@jessicab331]

“The man that knows something knows that he knows nothing at all.”🙌🏾

[@raymondflores5176]

yup and democrats tell me im self hating if i believe in god democrats said it not me but yall look away

[@kylewilson3770]

If you literally knew nothing, how would you function? And how would you know the truth to be able to be set free? One quote that's often reworded that sounds "woke" but is really a dumb saying. Why not, instead of saying you know nothing to say that you know the truth, but that you are still ignorant of most knowledge of the truth.

[@queenkiki595]

@@raymondflores5176 wtf are you even talking about go troll somewhere else 😂

[@queenkiki595]

@@kylewilson3770 she didn't mean it literally..

[@kylewilson3770]

@@queenkiki595 Then why? If you can't reason, don't emo all over my brain.

[@bluehundungaming2837]

Her style is so unique . Can never be replicated

[@sigmasiren7]

The young singer Iniko reminds me of her, style-wise. Probably the only other person who comes close.

[@thomasmasingi3852]

This is true.

[@skeyewalkr242]

Lord knows this is so true to me Ari Lennox is the closes and that's voice wise

[@thomasmasingi3852]

@@skeyewalkr242 have you listened to an artist named Lorine Chia?

[@ashiaaabell5098]

@@skeyewalkr242 i said this!!!

[@laurenfuentes8626]

Who’s here in 2024? 👋🏼

[@gainlabs]

Live and Kicking

[@Kenneth-ch9sf]

me playin her yt mix

[@SunshinesKiwi]

Me but I remember. When It first came out. I was in my 20s good time.🙂❤️. Better yet I remember listening. To Erykah Badu as teenager in the '90s.

[@shaundodd1512]

Me, love the jazz feel to it.

[@diddat435]

Swear her voice soothes my nerves and attitude 😒

[@treetop1283]

The further I go on this spiritual path and the older I get the more I understand and love this song. Saw her last night in Atlantic City…. Her energy radiates you can feel it from the stage. Definitely an artist I will go see again.

[@tsuntzue_daah_facilitator6460]

Same!!! I recall about 4 to 6 years ago I was making a late night snack listening to this on a Bluetooth speaker and really Actively listening to the lyrics and feeling the need to weep ….I believe Treyvon Martins sacrifice had just happened

[@jessicalyle1149]

Same but Ive always loved this song since I was little

[@TheKomentor]

Badu is a bad word in Tamil.

[@shivoned4657]

An inspiration

[@chikannnn]

@@TheKomentor ok?

[@grimwiz218]

Fun fact. When she said "Damn yall feel that" a earthquake happened during the making of the song lol. But it went so perfectly to the song they just kept it in.

[@yungdeenobeats5937]

Xavier lmao

[@naydd9459]

I hope you're joking. Because that's a lie.

[@kianaw.5091]

Xavier how do u know this

[@lessal9500]

THE EARTHQUAKE WAS GOD REPLYING YES ONE DAY THEY WILL CALL US BY OUR NAME

[@yanibear9833]

Les Sal i dont think so

[@aphiwemagaya3279]

The beauty of an African woman lies here

[@alittledeath8566]

Nahh jk

[@Z_Victory_Z]

The beauty of an American woman. This is her country. She is America and America is her.

[@ebaiderrick]

@@Z_Victory_Z kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6jdZ3qEnb6hqK8

[@ohwow851]

NS She's not Indigenous American.

[@cocobwareee]

100% correct. New generation are thought to be embarrassed of their heritage. Trying to be white.

[@ceejayl5350]

“Peace and Blessings, manifest with every lesson learned “! This woman is so in touch❤

[@acexhxndo_]

i just caught on she said "im feeling high " then at the end said my "I am feeling kinda hungry 'cause my high is coming down" lyrical genius

[@WhiteLeafMusicCo]

and the 3 dollars and 6 dimes.... circle...360....my my never got this till seeing the video!

[@adrianstarr3581]

“The man that knows something knows that he knows nothing at all” Critical thinking basically

[@LOUDsigh]

U slooooooewe

[@samanthayates8812]

@@adrianstarr3581 bible verse basically. Paul

[@debrawairimu5812]

@@WhiteLeafMusicCo notice how the beat comes down right when she’s saying the sentence about feeling hungry coz her high is coming down. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@cristobalbrown-salinas9548]

“Pick yo afro daddy because it’s flat on one side” damn I remember first hearing that how powerful it was, growing up latino all my siblings had wavy/fine hair I was the only one with black hair I felt so empowered when I first heard this I will forever love Erykah 💯💯

[@lenabluetv]

Cristobal Cruz-Salinas wow, thank you for sharing

[@kevintheeznutz36]

Haha bro I feel u I’m the only black one in my Mexican family

[@draconis9766]

Word. im the only African in my Caucasian family.

[@dontellgucci1117]

I was the black sheep does that count? Been a long time since my hair was black.

[@cristinavien5323]

Me too! Mexican family and my Dad side is afro colombian.

[@575empress]

She has such a divine aura, it comes out in her poetic music 🙌🏾🖤

[@Citrus9]

She's a high priestess for sure.

[@gohnjohn737]

@@Citrus9 shes literally a witch actually, she literally says it

[@gohnjohn737]

no she does not there is no divinity in imperfection

[@ravenfunderburg4782]

I feel so blessed to have heard and known of this music since I was a teen. Now at 45 her voice and lyrics pop into my mind so beautifully at the perfect times. "Life goes on and on and on and on...What a day, what a day."

[@-ucanthandledatruth01-12]

Yes, ignorance can be blissful for some. She is actually referring to our social relationship under white people and you can't tell lol.....that's art.

[@teenamarie6431]

Erykah Badu is a musical poet she sings about real life stuff and feelings. He voice is beautiful and clear. She's definitely a true and real singer with talent.

[@truthurtzjc]

The way she Pierces the camera with her eyes....... Lord have mercy

[@sabrinamckenzie7136]

👑👑

[@avery4969]

I don’t know how to explain it but some of the greats like Erykah, Lauryn, Jill etc. just connect wit my soul... on some spiritual ish

[@DeAndreHampton]

when speaking from the soul, the soul of another will hear.

[@orionmichael7878]

Avery Hikina. That's because Kedar Massenburg was the head of Motown records at the time. He is the nephew of Dr Malachi York. They were trying to bring the real soul back to music

[@jatoya.s1021]

Amy Winehouse too

[@keishanibanx7218]

Wya baby

[@jessicab331]

Avery Hikina. India Arie

[@1Kiki_baby]

Love the look remind me of color purple

[@Murdaville86]

Do y’all realize how pretty she was back in the day and haven’t aged at all

[@sincerelykenzie7034]

Torrey Brown yasss she was still is

[@keepondjw]

yes

[@matiastorresz]

Vegans don’t age

[@Sapsche]

So true, I just watched the Tiny Desk Concert of hers, released a few weeks back, she's 47 now and still dazzlingly beautiful.

[@anexisruiz6013]

Shes still bad as hell

[@Ellemaj28]

85% of y'all don't even realize Erykah is droppin Science on this joint. "If we were made in his image, then call us by our name" = GOD "3 dollars and 6 dimes" = 360% = Cypher = "my Cypher keeps movin like a rollin stone" = "yeah u might laugh, but you did not do your MATH"= Supreme Mathematics!! WAKE UP AND LISTEN!!

[@cjjames4298]

Peace

[@TheIllustratedChristian]

✌

[@divinewisdom1481]

Peace God

[@nerdbamarich2063]

You just spit that science my dude..Always appreciative of someone speaking that real talk..Major props....

[@Ellemaj28]

Divine Wisdom Peace Almighty!

[@juliushall2363]

I love how she pays homage to The Color Purple movie with this video & the underlying message of opening your eyes to the bigger picture. I was 5 years old when this song was originally released in December 1996.

[@mag8954]

Thank you!!!!! You're the first person I saw here talking bout that! I've seen the movie a couple days ago and remembered this video! She's brilliant

[@StylistecS]

@@mag8954 I’m surprised this is the first you saw. But I guess after 12k it would be hard to find.

[@impacc4182]

how? someone explain

[@juliushall2363]

@impacc4182 the scene where the woman tells her to clean the house (a reference to Celie. Remember in the color purple that house was nasty as hell?) And when she was singing in the juke joint like Shug Avery. And the underlying message of realizing that we are all made in God's image and we all have a voice.

[@x.0.x.]

Same.

[@kingkuntakinteh8224]

This is not music this is medicine

[@JoelPetersen-tj6kn]

Yes yes u

[@JoelPetersen-tj6kn]

😂

[@empress1378]

Who's still here 2020👳🏽‍♀🖖🏾

[@gmgeagn]

Holy you guys fast af

[@lashondrarias541]

Me

[@kershab33]

🤦🏽🤷🏾

[@Luziemagick]

Me..hello from germany

[@milesreese6331]

EMPRESS13 literally meeeee

[@shikorrmango9965]

She's soo beautifulll!!!!!

[@mixedprincess91]

+Shikorr Mango so*

[@fellahampton619]

yes she are.My sister love this song no one like her anymore.

[@mixedprincess91]

***** Yes, she is. My sister loves this song; no one likes her anymore.*

[@harmonylastrawberrae7691]

+Shawna Tracy It's not necessary to correct people when they make grammatical errors. Most of the time it's just their texting style

[@mixedprincess91]

Harmony La' Strawberrae Yes, it is necessary and their texting style should be correct.

[@chanderpaul6574]

Who's listening to this song during the corona lockdown?🦠

[@janinasargent2134]

Chanderpaul Februarie me

[@lysarocksproductions]

🙋🏻‍♀️

[@sjmsutherland]

11 wks left on my isolation!! This song is still awesome & so is Erykah Badu!!!

[@libralady0220]

🙋🏽‍♀️❤️🙂

[@QFilmz]

We need to spread love & positivity faster then the virus could ever do.. ❤️

[@WowTZ]

Classic, she really was spitting knowledge! Im a 90s baby this will be what i can listen to when im 60+💕

[@Raaaaven]

My mom used to blast this every Saturday morning, which meant I needed to wake my ass up and help her. Yeah, that memory brought me here.

[@deeward446]

Raven Lawrence yeap clean up the house time

[@cantgetbettathanthis]

Are we sisters? Lol

[@twumberima5998]

Good lady... keep it up ☺️

[@biancabar1982]

The song always gave me “The Color Purple” vibes..

[@nyaaah9214]

i was just thinking that looll

[@vniciussantana]

I think the video was inspired by the movie

[@tino6229]

Yaaas girl

[@kristinamarielambert3629]

The Color Of Purple is a masterpiece 😊

[@gabbyvaldez5405]

Fr tho I love that movie

[@juliushall2363]

"If we were made in His image then call us by our names" powerful message. Everybody is somebody & we are all fearfully and wonderfully made in God's own image and how he intended for us to be. We all have an identity

[@chinabrown2933]

We all might have an identity BUT not all of human kind are made in His image...dont forget, the enemy sowed tares unawares to mix in with the wheat. Only the wheat was made in His image.

[@Maya-hy7jf]

Black people are the gods

[@p_r_e_m_e2082]

Your European based you wasn’t made of hood image we are the original ppl that descended from the star ppl

[@NanaLia_18]

​@Maya-hy7jf yes we are

[@louisianacookingwithkay]

2024 and I'm STILL here. 🎉 This is another NOSTALGIC, TIMELESS, CLASSIC! 😩🤞🏾💞🤞🏾 Mannn, I knew I was something special when I was a little girl, my stepmom loved Erykah Badu, and her music touched me n resonated with me. I miss that era, and what a time to be alive. "Most intellects do not believe in God, but they fear US just the same." Because we are God's chosen people.

[@tparker4458]

When my grandma passed in 2/2020 this song really helped me. I had no money. All alone. And yet the world kept turning. Everything about this song resonates with me ❤️I listened to it on repeat for months. Proud to say it’s September and I’m coming out of depression. Music is powerful!

[@kourtneythomas2944]

Whose in 2021 😙✋🏾 good music never gets old

[@jimmyshimmy7886]

Meeee I just realized the name of the song haha

[@thatogape3800]

Me

[@antaviaharvey]

we neva left babyy ♥️♥️

[@favour1709]

✋🏽✋🏽

[@munashem4887]

I love this song

[@setsuna.187]

ever since it's been released this song still gives me goosebumps. majestic bassline

[@sajahnaforeman5796]

What a lovely song♥

[@maraviarmccoy1636]

I can never get tired of her music she’s so iconic during her time. ❤

[@miccheck6478]

"Most intellects don't believe in God but fear us just the same"........ Got an Andre 3000 vibe with that one a very heavy deep and meaningful bar

[@treetop1283]

She’s the reason Andre 3000 switched his style up.

[@lexusmoseby8245]

Nawl Andre got her vibe.

[@kvonrip2495]

They have children together

[@edboy992]

Started my spiritual journey in 2020 but recently lost myself resorting back to old habits. This song kinda resonates like a reminder to stay on my path

[@Unbothered.design]

Keep at it! Wishing you all the best! Peace!!!!

[@janettarandolph]

U got this!! :)

[@aliasofanalias7448]

It's all you, you're in control

[@blueeyedgojo689]

she is gorgeous. what a true talent.

[@zakaimeghoo-peddie9258]

yes, she really is!

[@aubreytruman8566]

Mermaid Magic a beautiful righteous women

[@funmilayosulaiman3164]

🎉

[@Shredded_Picks]

“ the man that knows something knows that he knows nothing at all “💯💯💯

[@MCCABEWORLD]

Erykah Badu is up there with Sade and other female artist legends!

[@aapristephens7090]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHrUgJR3h86Dptk

[@deaderthendead041]

Been in love with her voice since I was 11😍

[@FatherAndTeacherTV]

I can respect that!

[@missyflutter5562]

Above

[@FatherAndTeacherTV]

@@missyflutter5562 Above Sadé? I don't know about that. But she definitely up there with her, McCabe originally wrote. Of course, this is my humble opinion. No disrespect.

[@StarJones1979]

Here in 2020, Mama Badu had me wrapping a table cloth on my head in high school and the kids loved it.😂🥰.

[@popularloner4279]

💀💀

[@williamdavies873]

One the Omen Damien Whiteside , digital digital

[@jos0_o686]

Every time I get braids I can't help but put on a scarf

[@kynadiegeorge4078]

I can’t take you 🤣

[@brittneyvickers9430]

This is what we did when we were closest to god because he wants us to keep it wrapped during prayer and teaching about god

[@ahandfulofash8973]

I love the color purple references in this video. GOLD

[@naturalhairgoddess8280]

A Handful Of Ash yep

[@jackskellington8720]

Was this a pun-

[@fybraines]

A Handful Of Ash Exactly

[@blackberry8615]

Woow!!

[@mastershahid2284]

Was lock in 94, when this came out I knew it would hit. 🎉

[@BeejayHussle323]

Still Bangin Going Into 2019

[@Mothermoon420]

👏👏👏💞

[@Missyxmisfit]

yaas

[@kevaunthesunflower]

Yessssss!!! And forever more!!!!

[@blackdiamond4001]

How come erykah has her hair covered up most of the time?

[@ShevetteJackson]

Yessssss

[@thedancinglobster]

The lyrics in this song are TIMELESS

[@ivorymills9080]

yes

[@janayjohnson6669]

yes!

[@TheFreshPrince261]

yes

[@DrinkmoWater.]

yes!

[@ghostbandz8343]

they seem to just go on &on 😎

[@shanaj.7396]

Am I the only 15 year old that listens to her music? I love her style so much! Edit: Guys I know that I'm not the only teenager that listens to her music. I just wanted to see how many other teens listen to her music, because most teens I know dislike this type of music.

[@jonathanvazquez2005]

I'm 12 n I listen to ewicka baduue

[@1cherryblsm]

I'm 16 and I love her music, especially this my late night jam

[@lashaycarter5552]

I'm 15 too

[@luchicrino]

I'm 602 and I'm hip too

[@sacramento4356]

i was just born..

[@marcussmith3934]

Happy 53rd Birthday Erykah Badu!(Born February 26, 1971)😃🥳🎂🎉🎊🎈🎁🍾🥂🎀🌷🌹💐👍🏾👏🏾🙌🏾

[@stevenotero2627]

Yes the Queen just kept getting better. Gracefully aging. An on & on. 😎🎭✌️

[@toniithompson6884]

Ahhhh my son shares his birthday with erykah. Blessed

[@JenniferMbah-k2t]

My birthday is February 28

[@adrianmartinez8291]

So glad and fortunate to have grown up and been shown music like this. Songs like this just remind me of my child hood, and how dope it was. These are the type of vibes that have to be passed on from generation to generation.

[@deeward446]

AdotJay Martinez true indeed these kids today missed out

[@khartoumlavage4253]

Happy 25th Anniversary to one of the greatest albums from any genre of all time. "Baduizm" turns 25 today and I just remember Ma Dukes lighting sage, preparing premade extensions for her hairdressing customers while my weird ahh was there vibing with her and listening to this album. A lot of fond childhood memories tied to this one. This definitely forever special.

[@sofigag]

Wow! Feels like yesterday that I was listening to this.

[@deniseroldan8241]

I remember this like yesterday I was just 17 when Baduizm dropped.

[@elhoward7440]

People don't realize Erykah Badu is 52 and has been making music for decades! Saw her 25 years ago at Lilith Faire; she is still just as good now as she was then.

[@Jesussaves852]

Jesus loves you and may God bless

[@justcallmelola]

She just LOOKS like she sweats cocoa butter and gold!

[@Follower_of_Yahusha]

Lola Cataleya 😂 ✊🏾

[@gregbattles4742]

I'd kiss it

[@familyfirst2649]

Dang lol❤

[@Moneyg73]

🤗

[@jaleria489]

Shea butter baby, Ari Lennox-

[@UnreleasedUnderratedRnBgrooves]

This song was ahead of its time. To know this was recorded in 1996 is mind-blowing. I think this was when R&B was shifting in sound and started to progress in a more "neo-soul"-leaning sound, with the addition of futuristic counterparts like Aaliyah's "One in a Million" album. After all, both projects were released that same year. Crazy, but so cool. This sounds something that would be released in the year 2000.

[@BrotherShine2]

I came here because I needed some Badu in my life at 3:20 am. Not because of a vine, facebook, or anything else. Baduism. That is all.

[@juniormoney9886]

BrotherShine2 wow. I could screenshot this. It’s 3:20 am. Same here

[@TheAlicat414]

BrotherShine2 3:26 am I needed me some badu too

[@Sweet9117]

BrotherShine2 00

[@BettyBoopBabe_]

BrotherShine2 3:29 🙂

[@simonbrunel6872]

Erykah, she's diamonds for my eyes and chocolate cream for my ears.

[@daniellecrumer5516]

yes

[@jodywright45]

She was dripping some solid gems from the book "Knowledge of Self" this whole song will make sense to you once you read it..!!

[@justinarazo8857]

I was in middle school when this came out but now hearing it again at 39 hits a little different. I always wondered why my mom liked the song too.

[@justinmccree185]

This gotta be the most beautiful woman on Earth

[@ericlewis1026]

Justin Mccree yes she is lawdddd that’s bae 😍😍😍

[@davecologne9252]

Hell yes she is !

[@diegobrasi8456]

You Ain’t Never Lied 💯

[@keelyleilani1326]

Nah, that would have been Aaliyah. But don't get me wrong Badu was very pretty too.

[@ShevetteJackson]

She cute.

[@vanessamcmurrayvm]

This song was ahead of its time...

[@vershaylamorieemartinez327]

she slayed that table cloth. Omg all these thumbs up. Lord 😅

[@chrisb.2793]

STR8 UP!

[@enamckee3439]

yesssssss

[@danielleloveless4932]

President Davo don't want to be a player

[@gibbsachenee]

Finally know that part bc of u my friend!

[@mrsmccray86]

Lol

[@marvintaylor4663]

Several spiritual messages in this song

[@alexbudpink]

I felt that little girl's pain when Erykah started doing her hair. I had flashbacks...

[@samanthayates8812]

For real!

[@Blu3Baby_04]

🤣🤣🤣

[@mzshanti2012]

Me too

[@patriciafernandes2621]

🤣 🤣 🤣

[@africandiaspora100]

Totally!!!

[@tygrose8862]

Let’s be honest...who’s gonna be here in 2021??

[@queencsworld5994]

Called me out!😂

[@chasityfreelove4785]

🖐🏾

[@dasimsim]

Ill be honest if u were born before 1996 hahaha

[@katbennet4114]

Hereeee

[@rickeyanderson3149]

@@katbennet4114 here I am rocking out

[@brandonlim7186]

the 90's really has great music. Still sound cool today.

[@osas5211]

Nope 60s do, they inspired everything. Especially James Brown

[@dee8285]

Brandon Lim You're so true

[@TheTekEffect]

True indeed

[@ShevetteJackson]

Yes.

[@lambsandswans]

Her and Lauryn Hill = My childhood

[@natatiawright4489]

Two BAD ass Sistas = a good ass childhood!

[@johnnydtractive]

Imagine if we lived in a world where knowledge is wealth...

[@islandbreeze5331]

knowledge IS wealth, how do you think the wealthy became wealthy to begin with? well i can’t blame you for thinking knowledge isn’t wealth since most of us are stupid

[@johnnydtractive]

@@islandbreeze5331 I know knowledge is wealth, I wrote 'imagine if we lived in a world that knows it too'. We live in a world that is contemptuous of knowledge & truth--this world prefers power over knowledge, and comforting lies over the truth. Also, wealth is overwhelmingly inherited--wealthy people have money because they were born into wealth. And the origins of most wealth is not knowledge, it's EXPLOITATION, especially exploitation of poor people of colour around the world.

[@iamaqween5156]

Trump would be poor

[@duetforherbivores]

johnnydtractive THANK YOU 💕💕💕

[@mynameisdeez4634]

@@islandbreeze5331 the exploitation of the poor and impoverished and paying their workers the bare minimum while keeping the rest of the money for themselves

[@khaledcarter357]

This song with no knowledge is then just something good to listen to. My current knowledge in 2019 now allows me to fully enjoy this song 🤤

[@raymondflores5176]

shes a withc!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@barbadianx616]

explain

[@STOPPEDINCOLORADO]

FAAAAAACTS

[@imani1193]

@@barbadianx616 Pretty much exactly what they said. It was the same for me. When I was 7 (when this was released), I had no idea what she was singing about, but it sounded good and I enjoyed it. But now that I know what she's singing about, I enjoy it so much more than I did as a child.

[@BeyondFae]

Listening to this song is uplifting❤

[@yanithcristanchosegura3434]

This video makes me remember the amazing movie "The color purple", and Erykah perfoms as Celie and Shug, contrasting their roles. Beautiful!!!

[@Crescend0ll]

Scrolled down all the way to your comment just to see if it was just me or if someone else thought she was reenacting the Color Purple! Great Film, great music video, great song!

[@dietante494]

This. is. GOLD! 🙏🪄

[@lovefamlia8880]

I was 17 when this song came out and I can tell you that none of us even came close to understanding the true beauty of Ms. Badu's music and poetry and essence.

[@gracie9084]

She's so beautiful

[@eddiethomas4371]

WITH THE VOICE TO MATCH

[@amak7663]

ikr

[@patrickgallagher1161]

She is an independent woman and not trying to attract sexual attention which I like about her.

[@RavenousMedicine]

Right? beauty and utter coolness. She's got it.

[@lovebuzz4116]

+Patrick MacCreoghan thats why ariana, nicky and other are more popular

[@blachippiechic9049]

Erykah Badu blew my 12 year old mind when this came out!!! Been a fan ever since...

[@Iesha83]

Me 2🙌🏽

[@aahln]

me four

[@Shortlady82]

She blew my 15 year old mind lol

[@letlhogonolombanga9798]

Yoooh!!!! She's the best of the best.. firstime listening to this song.. 2024🔥🔥🔥

[@DeonnaPerry]

Here in 2018 and no one brought me here but myself.

[@tayloralliease8013]

Facts

[@ladranareck3101]

Me too

[@rollin100s9]

I told you to come here...

[@iDSTnikeSB]

Facts.

[@beazek]

This woman becomes twice as beautiful when singin!! 😍😍

[@aziyahedwards6223]

"if we were made in his image... then call us by our names. most intellects do not believe in God, but they fear us just the same"

[@danielleliane]

Aziyah Edwards meaning black people are gods. And the mother ship is nibiru

[@sessionsinparadise7357]

danielle liane stop.

[@blackmambo8702]

danielle liane are you being serious?

[@melodyspringbluesomega2286]

ASE' Ye are Gods 💋💋

[@victoriaappiagei1482]

black music awesome radio black culture flow video music spoke word

[@dearjohn8789]

When I heard this growing up I knew I was finna start cleaning

[@yayalove2512]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣FACTS

[@AshleyMadisonsRight]

True dat! When the music started bumping early Saturday morning you knew you was about to get up and clean or get your ass beat lol.

[@yayalove2512]

@@AshleyMadisonsRight 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂ON GOD!!

[@ddame5925]

😂😂😂

[@nikialvarez2871]

lol! me as a mom now too! 90s jams when its time to clean....

[@themasterjay7189]

I remember the 1st time I heard this song. I was like 5 years old and this song gave me goosebumps. Everytime I hear this song, I just picture the Dallas Skyline and the smoothness of the voice from Erykah's voice is just the icing on the cake. I'm a Born and raised Black Texan showin love to this amazing song

[@carmelgurl248]

That melanin though 😍🌸✨

[@kenyabenya5130]

As I’ve grown older I appreciate her music even more ❤❤❤ #classic

[@princegemini1877]

Jay Versace Did not send me here I need my dose of erykah every now and then

[@whatif3271]

same

[@ReEducatedRizzy]

M

[@TheBeanas12]

Prince Gemini W

[@natalyarones9138]

Same

[@breyanaanderson5182]

Prince Gemini have no idea who that even is 😩😂😂😂

[@MilliJf-nf1ki]

It’s always dumbfounded me how gorgeous Badu is. I remember being like 6 years old and seeing her in Blues Brothers (my fav movie) for the first time and 25 years later I’m still dumbfounded. She’s a goddess.

[@acubsshadow3750]

I always felt like Erykah Badu didnt have to write her lyrics..like she was simply channeling from a higher realm, maybe from another aspect of herself. Her words are Love

[@hypebeast_protigie3315]

Nah

[@darsypie]

Aynen

[@leviet5538]

That’s how Michael Jackson explained his songwriting

[@valerieorser2517]

Yes 🙌✨👑

[@like_an_echo]

i wish i wasn't here thanks to bts's RM but, alas, i must admit he keeps teaching about the genius of real music. Erykah Badu is perfect, she exudes this power and confidence in her voice that border on magic. can whoever reads this recommend me more of her songs?

[@Parism95]

Other side of the game, honey, bag lady, didn’t cha know

[@V.Oddcookie]

Speaking of collabs, check this one out, it's absolutely lovely: The Roots - You Got Me ft. Erykah Badu.

[@oner3070]

Window seat too!!

[@UgliUzzy]

Love letter to hip hop and honey

[@valendanewell5901]

The AUTHENTICITY in Erykah’s musical style show fans she’s a TALENT that cannot be copied..LOVE her unique vocals..BEAUTIFUL QUEEN!!💯🎤🎶

[@ONIONZBEATZ]

Pure soul gives me life to hear this is beyond good music 🎶

[@MiraMakesVideos]

“Pick yo Afro daddyyyy because its flat on one side” is always stuck in my head 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@ShevetteJackson]

Yes

[@E7T39E]

What's it mean?

[@ladym1755]

Mine too.

[@MiraMakesVideos]

E7T39E it means you need to comb ya hair and make it even. Like if you’ve been laying on one side of your head for too long and ya hair is uneven lol

[@seanm7539]

Yes

[@chiefbeef444]

this needs so much more views for the young kids of my generation. I truly wish I was born in the generation before me or possibly before that

[@melco7294]

I'm a young kid and I enjoy music like this 😁 I'm 12y

[@chiefbeef444]

Dope Vibrations damn I applaud you 👏

[@chiefbeef444]

*****​ 17 && sometimes I feel the same 😅

[@melco7294]

+Lyrical Myracle Thank you ☺😊

[@tatyanaridges2653]

im 14, and i live with my gma. lmao trust me i know this type of music. i love old music. i have old school 😭💗, i kno the whole song 😂

[@aliyahp9969]

Sad most didnt realize how deep this song was 👊

[@midpack7776]

aliyah p i Those that do know, you should teach.

[@Corey617]

This song and video went over my head, entirely. LOL

[@michelekelly6502]

Please, please,please! Some other person decided 2 explain 2 us who Tyrone is! After 20 years with the song on repeat; most of us got the meaning! Why dont u give us your synopsis on what your deep thinking has deciphered in the meaning of the song?

[@strawhatpirates4]

@@michelekelly6502please tell me the meaning of tyrone??

[@vee9784]

@@strawhatpirates4 i think it's about having a boyfriend (or lover really) who isn't really invested in the relationship and mainly focuses on his friends, and is quite a hypocrite as he calls her out for doing something small compared to what he does. She also is very tired of him and keeps telling him to call Tyrone to come get all his stuff since they want to be together so much.

[@victoriaspencer4602]

Love This song since 1989

[@mtx_andrade]

Has anyone ever kissed your body with this song in the background?

[@obaolori]

this is the kind of music that never age

[@mrjohnnyx51]

U can never fuck with the classics. They don't die, they multiply.

[@NickiFlawlessMinaj]

I love all of her albums she's such a legend

[@youngcuba12]

Wow u like her too!

[@viralsparkz]

***** you are literally everywhere lol

[@blumountaindew]

I see you everywhere!

[@Didymusartist]

***** Because NickiMinaj is complete garbage

[@Didymusartist]

***** Haha always this ''wanna be good guy comments'', but anyway, I indeed dont like her music buts not why I think shes garbage. I fucking hate her image. And she does not even deserve that we're talking about her right now. She is not famous because she makes great music, shes famous because people like us are talking about her, why the hell does she deserve all this attention? Garbage is maby not a good word.

[@josephpayne2974]

You made the song come to life. I could listen to you all day.

[@PeaceOnPurpose7]

Black women are a concoction of gold, honey, love and resilience ❤️🖤💚

[@cynthianyamoita4557]

"Peace and blessings manifest with every lesson learned If your knowledge were your wealth Then it would be well-earned" 2021!!!! Here we come..

[@alphaalannaomega7471]

Then call us by our name

[@beherenow42]

2022 here we are :)

[@SincereAllah89]

Peace Earth

[@brianaee]

2022 now 💓🥰

[@markerbloxOffical]

@@brianaee Hey now! 👋 😇

[@shangoheruyeboa4148]

Classic. There is so much wisdom in this song. Soulful. Queen Erykah Badu turned me on to the knowledge .

[@elongpatrick2084]

It's a masterpiece & never get tired of listening to it