James Fauntleroy - Fertilizer

[@SauceBoss127]

the greatest unknown song ever

[@zakkolesar4980]

+SauceBoss127 yup, my favorite song of all time. whenever i'm down i throw this on and bam does the trick

[@zakkolesar4980]

this was definitely a hot take but still ONE of my fav songs

[@theOstenHugo]

CouldBeBlue correction, most underrated artist!! But I appreciate artists before they become super mainstream or listened to by the mass majority of ppl. There's something pure x honest ab them. Like how Miguel, x SZA, x Kehlani were before that big single made them a household name.

[@giannim7222]

So true... I never paid any attention to the lyrics, but man they are deep, could make me cry

[@ethanrobey17]

Daddy fuck your car

[@alexas.3306]

This version is so pretty, but at the same time I wish Frank did a full cover of this on Orange

[@offsetsface2135]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4OnaKaLgLmpeac this one has frank ocean on the hook I think

[@lauratu3387]

Fr

[@meddiemai]

Fr

[@kpopsauce1697]

This version is better

[@noahthemadman100]

Fr

[@maxwillahern2252]

James Fauntleroy was one of the co producers of channel orange

[@Kendrickburnice9]

I didn't know that.

[@reesedipherent8416]

Yup novacane , swim good and like two more he wrote fully

[@sk.2642]

@@reesedipherent8416even though this comment is 7 months old neither of the songs you mentioned were on channel orange 😭😭

[@TajyeRoberson]

@@sk.2642😂😂😂😂 facts tho

[@scootersickles6389]

Are y’all talking about, “hey apple”

[@treegerl]

because when you listen to the whole album in sequence this song is supposed to act as a "commercial" between tracks 2 and 4 as if Frank is flipping through the channels. thats why the song kind of sounds like its playing over static or some old school radio station..its such an amazing snippet though i wish he did the whole song too!!!

[@johnd5711]

yes such is the nature of interludes

[@efoskekdlzlslssl]

album name plz .. Where can I listen to this song?

[@casualslax]

this shit has to be one of the most catchiest songs ever recorded. i want this shit to play when i'm walking around doing mundane shit.

[@bigladman8962]

truest comment i’ve ever seen

[@tapitforever]

@@bigladman8962 truester comment I’ve ever seen. This song is constantly stuck in my head

[@candycoatedreams]

Ok, officially ashamed that Frank Ocean got me here. This is brilliant. :)

[@sebastiantli]

The same for me ^^

[@sidneyphillips6022]

why ashamed brodie

[@Faithhail4233]

candycoatedreams the metaphor is great

[@Faithhail4233]

candycoatedreams the metaphor is great

[@greentaigo2552]

No need to be ashamed, be glad he introduced you to it

[@laylover7621]

Those piano chords are so nostalgic for some reason, beautiful song

[@9pathNick]

0:42 this my fav part

[@Bolingas135]

*Hears frank ocean* I wish they had a full song of this *searches* Oh im an idiot

[@ABlocky2003]

Exactly what i said when i first heard frank oceans version

[@MartySlice]

SAMMEEEE!!!!!!!! lol

[@samiracle956]

Brooo this is it 😂

[@monicarenee7949]

I am so mad I’m just now hearing this after years of searching for the full song lol

[@dolphinchair7491]

Can't figure out if this is a love song or a passive aggressive masterpiece

[@noahrocklin4596]

Yeah n also saying that you can’t grow without the pain and suffering, IE bullshit

[@tartar3198]

This is like a, flowery Thundercat

[@Lashae99]

When I heard this sample on Frank Ocean's Orange CD, I had to come find this song again. Always has been one of my favorite Fauntleroy songs...... Such an underrated artist.

[@zatrippit]

Wasn't a sample, Frank did a cover. Their voices are very similar lol

[@blond5361]

always loved fertilizer on channel orange and wished it was longer. BUT TODAY! TODAY I DISCOVERED THIS AND I COULDN’T BE MORE HAPPY.

[@RG2K6]

Why the hell isn’t this on Spotify

[@ExtinctDinooo]

bruh honestly idk this song is ahead of its time frfr

[@amazingabby25]

It’s from a rare mixtape I can’t even find it

[@1duducm]

Yesss, I was searching and couldn't find :(

[@CAYCAYNULLIAN]

Technically it is because Frank ocean did a cover of this on channel orange

[@everydavid]

@@CAYCAYNULLIAN That isn't the reason, you literally just made that up.

[@getitstandswithukraine6637]

Reminds me of "wouldnt it be nice" by the beach boys, love this!

[@Will008]

Right!

[@dameionthomas5596]

Bless his soul for having that voice

[@frootsaregood7936]

i am absolutely in LOVE with this song and just his angelic voice in general. god freakin bless.

[@ZoeCSHS2013]

frank ocean bought me here oml

[@the3eyedmustache797]

+Zoe Barker SAME HERE hahaahahaha

[@bry8883]

*Over the hedge vibes brought me here tho....* XDDDD FR

[@pitchking5496]

Feel like I got transported to 1968 when ever I hear this song! 😌

[@marchfifth1754]

A legend right here...The beat, the vocals, the lyrics....I can't even compare this guy to anyone. So amazing. EDIT: its 3 years later and this song is still amazing, so uplifting. The beat and lyrics bring you out of depression.

[@kyouha]

Usually when something is sampled, the thing that is sampled will immediately be posted for everyone to hear or see, but the fact that this is older than the album itself or even frank's mixtape is mindblowing to me

[@DesignerInDesigner]

James Wrote this for Frank, one of the best song writers in the game

[@Littleboots4285]

The Dissect podcast brought me here!

[@bry8883]

Over the hedge vibes brought me here... *Yaay my childhood*

[@dank2459]

Why isn't this guy topping the charts?

[@st4erry909]

one of the greatest song to ever exist idc i love this song too much

[@FrankTwitchy]

it’s so good

[@6ixsavag3]

James is one of my favourite songwriters I love his work so much I can almost pin point his work when I hear a track

[@lorenzoeldude]

[Verse 1] I got a garden where it never rains
I feed the flowers tears, they don't complain Can I get you to cry, baby (baby)
If I tell you a lie, baby? (baby)
I just need a reaction
To keep it alive baby (baby) 'Cause I've got a garden in my heart
And I can't survive without some (kind of) [Chorus] Fertilizer I'll take bullshit if that's all you got Without some fertilizer, tears, and sunshine all the growing stops
Whatever I just need it from you
I just need it from you [Verse 2] Well I heard that the flowers love to hear you sing, baby girl
Put your ear to my heart, bet you won't hear anything
Can I get you to sing baby? (baby)
Give me something in E major? (major) Pretty darling, your silence is driving me crazy Girl I got a garden in the dark, and I can't survive Without some kind of [Chorus] [Bridge] Behold, light from my star I dug a hole, planted my heart It's been told, that hearts can grow I just need [Chorus]

[@justinberg9903]

His voice sounds really similar to Frank's... I like this better than the one on Channel Orange actually

[@flrnce]

Wouldn’t be surprised if Pharrell took inspiration from James Fauntleroy for the Despicable Me soundtrack

[@dfkdb6249]

Onto something. Listen to Fun Fun Fun after this

[@IanRossDavies]

Been following Fauntleroy since 08', early stuff with timbaland was insane, he's such a talent and 2014 he is finally going to get the recognition he deserves. Been writing and singing amazing songs for years, time after time. Watch out for timbo's new album, 2-3 songs at least with JF on, can't wait.

[@bruceyfbabyy]

OMG, Finally.. someone had to say it!!! Idiot is too dope.

[@drewwhenry7612]

You can say that again I still got his music on my old gmail account that I couldn’t retrieve so I had to downloaded it back

[@karlbythesea]

@@drewwhenry7612 yo u willing to make a masterpost of some sort ?? trying to find a download of his stuff and cant find shit...dont want to rip off youtube as the audio quality

[@pauiexz]

@@karlbythesea thankfully I'm not the only one. Can't find his version of 'Just Like Me', and 'Sing Like Me' plssss hmu if you ever find a copy

[@TajyeRoberson]

I listen to this at least once a day!!!

[@ZephyrMusic970]

Now this song is my fertilizer!

[@AlexanderJVent]

I've been following this dude since day 1 phenomenal vocalist

[@d-skee13]

dope music here..yeah.why did'nt frank do this entire song..awesome

[@Trail717]

I can't stop listening to this song. He deserves to be huge.

[@peacock797]

Petition to get this on Apple Music

[@andrewlindner5018]

Goodness, I'm ignorant. Sampled (and sometimes covered) songs throw me for a loop. Unless I totally recognize the song, I'm left thinking that that 2nd-hand artist was the original. Goodness gracious. I love this song even more, post the Frank Ocean exposure.

[@bcom11]

+Andrew Lindner it is the original

[@jainsworr]

I am so happy this exists as a full song.

[@reshaforeva]

This man is so amazing he derserves a bunch of attention for this

[@bebeindatrap]

such a wake up and smell the roses typa song. James fauntleroy i

[@musicbyben]

If you just found out about him, hey better late than never. He's a great songwriter and I think he would be a dope artist given the right situation. Either way I'm proud of big homie, keep doing your thing King!!!

[@RabinSaidÖsteränggymnasietNA1C]

If 11 years ago was late then uhhh..... I dont know....

[@mrstweetybirdbaby]

I always wanted this to be a full song on Channel Orange and come to find out its this song. Th. Well. Glad I finally found it. Love it.

[@ShonTolliverMusic]

I HAD NO IDEA THIS WAS A COVER! Mind. Blown. But I'm excited, because now I get to discover James' backlog of music.

[@felipandrecosta1840]

Love love music, mastering, beautiful

[@dejonsavage94]

I hate when people say "oh, I been listening to him". The time you became a fan shouldn't matter as long as you really appreciate the music.

[@JoyceMeetsWorld]

Ive always loved James Fauntleroy !!

[@Sam-gk6kb]

I loved this part of Channel Orange. Glad there is a full song for it.

[@xxintro]

I hate how it takes people like this so long to get popular. so much talent

[@nosiphodlamini7909]

This is everything I needed Frank's version to be also am I the only person who didn't know James Fauntleroy could sing SING?

[@1967Rodrigo]

James Fauntleroy is an amazing composer with an amazing CV !

[@wynterlittel1552]

this song is absolutely undeniably beautiful

[@juicethegoose4]

Its amazing that this song never blew up

[@XoXoXoKira]

Both James and Frank are talented! They sound somewhat alike to me! They should do a record together! Plus iRespect Frank for showing respect to great artists! Along with James he has covered Coldplay and MGMT giving both bands props and featuring the originals on his songs! Sexual orientation does not determine your abilities as an artist!

[@TheSweetNLoveable]

He is a great writer and I love this song :)

[@SIGNATURE.83]

Salute To One of The Dopest Songwriters in The Game!

[@asf8132]

ah i love it i remember hearing frank oceans version and loving it when i was 12 coming back 3 years later and finding out theres a full version and frank version is js a cover !!

[@PubliusFloridius]

this song just makes me feel joyful

[@killapositionz2]

Probably one my favorite songs ever

[@mystGarf]

james fauntleroy is a pretty good artist , yall should check out more of his music

[@alecsithymia]

I got a garden where it never rains (no) I feed the flowers tears, they don't complain (yeah, ooo) Can I get you to cry, baby (baby) If I tell you a lie, baby? (baby) I just need a reaction To keep it alive baby (baby) Cuz I've got a garden in my heart And I can't survive without some (kind of)... Chorus Fertilizer I'll take bullshit if that's all you got Without some fertilizer, tears, and sunshine all the growing stops Whatever I just need it from you I just need it from you Well I heard that the flowers love to hear you sing, baby girl Put your ear to my heart, bet you won't hear anything Can I get you to sing baby? (baby) Give me something in E major? (major) Pretty darling, your silence, is driving me crazy (crazy) Girl I got a garden in the dark, and I can't, survive without some kind of... Chorus Fertilizer I'll take bullshit if that's all you got Without some fertilizer, tears, and sunshine all the growing stops Whatever I just need it from you I just need it from you I just need it from you Behold, light from my star I dug a hole, planted my heart It's been told, that hearts can grow I just need... Chorus (x2) Fertilizer I'll take bullshit if that's all you got Without some fertilizer, tears, and sunshine all the growing stops Whatever I just need it from you Fertilizer I'll take bullshit if that's all you got Without some fertilizer, tears, and sunshine all the growing stops Whatever I just need it from you I just need it from you, you

[@gamalabdu8374]

Just so everyone knows, James Fauntleyroy wrote this song, and Frank covered it on Channel Orange....

[@jaja11277]

thank you frank for letting me discover this artist

[@TheBigMoose8]

why does Frank do a full version of this?? and why isn't this song on Spotify??

[@BluesGetOrigin]

I know right! So many gems that should be on spotify

[@haroldtrebbi]

@@BluesGetOrigin An example? I love this song... iI you know another one like this, please write it!!!

[@beinerthchitivamachado874]

I gotta check this dude out. How Much a Dollar Cost and Fertilizer are my two favorite songs off of TPAB and Channel Orange respectively.

[@11melonhead]

This is perfection

[@alyssag8146]

New favourite song

[@bry8883]

"Because I've always got my....Family.....of me...🎶🎶🎵🎵" *~Ben Folds~*

[@001maui111]

Wish this was on Spotify

[@Will008]

This reminds me of something, Brian Wilson from The Beach Boys would write.

[@muhammdavid]

I got a garden where it never rains I feed the flowers tears, they don't complain Can I get you to cry, baby (baby) If I tell you a lie, baby? (baby) I just need a reaction To keep it alive baby (baby) Cuz I've got a garden in my heart And I can't survive without some (kind of) [Hook] Fertilizer I'll take bullshit if that's all you got Without some fertilizer, tears, and sunshine all the growing stops Whatever I just need it from you I just need it from you [Verse 2] Well I heard that the flowers love to hear you sing, baby girl Put your ear to my heart, bet you won't hear anything Can I get you to sing baby? (baby) Give me something in E major? (major) Pretty darling, your silence, is driving me crazy Girl I got a garden in the dark, and I can't, survive Without some kind of [Hook] Fertilizer I'll take bullshit if that's all you got Without some fertilizer, tears, and sunshine all the growing stops Whatever I just need it from you I just need it from you

[@sicksadlittleman]

This is an under-rated masterpiece.

[@fabiorosolen6702]

This is so good!

[@manwomanboogie]

he brought me here too...amazing joint for sure-

[@djpotpourre10]

I love that this is a full song! :)

[@jayymysha]

his voice is amazing

[@Yayotay]

still listening in 2021....

[@RoniChoupiue]

Excellent song.

[@thomashester2]

he's such a beast i loved his work with justin :) now ppl are realizing his talented

[@INDILAND98]

This man should be more famous.

[@beautifulbabygirl93]

love this song cant stop listening to it, i love frank's version but with this I got more to listen to and james can sing amazingly too just great ♥

[@loudrockmusic1]

I love to sing along with this

[@orlaclarke9816]

Most underrated song of all time ngl

[@MrAntHeezie]

They are friends, thats they main reason he's acknowledged.

[@nickyred94]

frank brought me here too you guys Lol. i really like this song.

[@kincamell2]

Pleasantly Stellar.

[@zetshock90]

I just remembered James fauntleroy was on the lonny breaux collection too lol

[@김창식의축구일기]

its fxxking good bro🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@79blt]

thing is,his voice has been around for awhile...I kept hearing it in Frank Oceans music but didnt know the name.Glad I finally do!

[@lifesagiftt]

this song getsbme so happy

[@roundallaround]

Omg!! This song is so good!!!! I didnt think I'd like it but OMG!! Why arent you famous?!

[@Dominican3nito]

Even though frank ocean got me here, this kid is pretty good I like it

[@commentor504]

+Dominican3nito this kid has worked with and written songs for Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar etc. lol

[@ryanflippinharris]

yeah this "kid" is more accomplished than most musicians

[@JustJerik.]

he's 31

[@mangamania9390]

Dominican3nito he wrote .most of the good hits you heard 😂😂😂

[@vukaleksic3550]

>james fauntleroy >kid bro please

[@OhSyx]

Had to check this guy out after those soothing vocals on Girls Love Beyonce

[@flowerchild9464]

I love this song 💗

[@keyshona1234]

Beautiful Voice

[@musa108]

James Fauntleroy II is not officially credited on the song, but he does sing the intro.

[@pablo-xs2lz]

This song low key song sad

[@MrAntHeezie]

They are both songwriters in LA. They work in the same circles. Friends.

[@theemperor4212]

Even the beat is amazing lol 👍🤴🏻❤️

[@Tip345]

hahahaha dude. You are SPOT on!!!! jeeesh.. hahaha I thought I was the only one that felt like that... Wow.

[@QueTeeLocc]

This Is Beautiful....I Blushed The Whole Time (:

[@anastasiabeaverhausen860]

Hes so good!

[@jovanalexander6804]

love this song