Mos Def- Sunshine

[@VIISkies]

"Don't give a fuck about what brand you are, I'm concerned about what type of man you are- what your principles and standards are. You understand me y'all?" I don't even need to say anything, this song is a gem.

[@ianmatthews1724]

Epic line that!

[@jonathanhaag81]

100

[@L.ATRAFFICNMADNESS]

He's arguably top 10 of all time

[@lethalassassin1754]

One of the most positive and conscious MCs of all time! Not to mention his unique sound and flow.

[@tupacalypse88]

Amen Mos always been the truth

[@Joshua-c4p8z]

My uncle sent me this song before he passed recently. I’m glad he did

[@myceliumfunkus2549]

My condolences

[@Joshua-c4p8z]

@@myceliumfunkus2549 Thank you.

[@bloupinho]

All my condoleances

[@Alefarega]

RIP to your Uncle bro

[@howcanisayit6969]

Rest in peace 🙏

[@WhyBecause.]

You know whats the thing with the real greats? They are in the league of their own. Incomparable to any other, above it all. Yes, people may compare them among hiphop artist but each of them are in a league of their own. Mos Def, Eminem, Guru, Kendrick, Nas, MF Doom, Biggie and so on, each of them in a league of their own. True GOATs

[@MM-hf6om]

I love that they can't be duplicated. Notice how the clones never stick

[@alexneil394]

Forgot about Jedi mind tricks

[@donutdonutdonut]

Mobb Deep, Wu-Tang

[@letsfindout1621]

I’d add black thought to that list 💯

[@johnathanlifsey9649]

All caps when you spell the man's name, it's DOOM.

[@Footy0shorts1]

People don't understand just how good Mos Def is. I don't hate players, I don't love the game. I'm the shot clock way above the game ! Baaaaarsss 👊🏼

[@christycullen2355]

Slim n*&^* who casts a big shadow is one of the coldest bars ever written

[@2869may]

He was spittin this AS I was reading this.... lol

[@josephhetherwick715]

It’s good to hear a person who can sing, act, wordsmith, and hold a stable entrepreneurial contribution to society with landholdings and brokerage skills. I know when umi told him to shine that light, that’s exactly what he did. May He live long for his expressions of honor to his parents. Enjoy Gods wings from obeying God’s laws.

[@unclegardener]

Allahuakbar.

[@unclegardener]

Actually I may sound weird because I didn’t give any context. Mos Def is a Muslim which is why I said Allahuakbar. Sorry for not making myself clear.

[@deandramarshall7072]

Yo respect for your comment .

[@anshaaisha2477]

Subhanallah, I couldn't have said it any better.

[@gregorychirchir7912]

Mad respect to Kanye West for producing this hard hitting joint

[@byanymeansnecessary9329]

Mad respect for him not saying 1 word on it. I prefer him silent

[@jeffhooper3447]

My favourite thing he's touched

[@Gintoki_Madao]

@@byanymeansnecessary9329 damn

[@apostlep]

@@byanymeansnecessary9329 st.fu weirdo

[@peterstanchev3156]

@@byanymeansnecessary9329cope harder

[@mizzhell408]

Mos Def is one of my top 5 MC's ever. He has a sick ass rythym to his flow & he has a sick ass voice!! He's SO FREAKIN' RIGHT when he says-Be good to your family y'all..We all need family y'all. --I'm glad that I got to live diring the same lifetime as his and got to experience his music!!

[@EarlKash]

This is a gem!!! Mos Def+Old Kanye West=🔥💣

[@TheFresnoUnderground]

Mos Def has some of the sickest metaphors and wordplay "Pro ball not for amateur play Been raw since the amateur stage Before the press had the cameras raised"

[@shubhambagri97]

Brooklyn prince ❤️

[@stevemeters3090]

"My name on the marquee, your name off the payroll. Style fresh, like I'm still a day old. And it's been like that since the "day o!" too fucking cold.

[@blackmachinima2711]

Aye. Definitions even, like Ambrose Bierce. 📓

[@thanksmisfortune]

that's what makes mos so good. you actually have to THINK to interpret his lyrics, unlike most mainstream rap today

[@southsidepolo]

True that brotha.

[@blacksatoshi6486]

Grown Man Business WE ARE NOT IN SCHOOL!

[@cjberdon5738]

Mos Def and Talib Kweli. True Living Legends.

[@Dreamcastttttttt]

Cj Berdon how can you forget my boy phife dawg, can't forget that voice RIP

[@tz2100]

Best alliance in hip hop

[@trentyates418]

Kweli and def are the best conscious MCs ever

[@unclegardener]

Mos Def, Talib Kweli and Common are the top 3 of all time.

[@1c0nic_player]

@@tz2100 why-ohhhhh

[@mikekerr9987]

Lyricism in every sense of the word. Thank you Mos Def for blessing the mic

[@TAROEGRAFF]

sometimes i think mos def is the greatest mc of all times

[@MusicKur3]

TAROEGRAFF def top 5

[@menmadafaka]

TAROEGRAFF sometimes yes...

[@vivelajonny]

TAROEGRAFF not even close

[@TAROEGRAFF]

Yes. He is in top 5

[@nikosofidemporas]

TAROEGRAFF Having listened to much hip-hop I can only make a top 5 of what I have been listening recently.I mean,there are so many MCs ,underground,well known,very well-known or little known that it is no fair to make a top 5 without having second thoughts.Despite that Mos Def is one of the best ever for sure.

[@SilentButDeadlyGamin]

I swear Mos and NaS are the only rappers from the 90's that are still alive and pumping out good shit,

[@jesuscardenas4657]

Mos def is 1 of the greatest of all time

[@cartiersrevenge6874]

jesus cardenas There is no number 1 rapper.

[@iyioku]

+Fatman Jones jesus isn't a rapper...

[@brandonsampybomp2686]

@@iyioku Jesus doesn't exist

[@iyioku]

@Brandon Walters how do you know who exists or not.

[@brandonsampybomp2686]

not the point of my statemnet read it again and think about it

[@TheTalentedOne1]

Mos Def is such a dope artist...lyrically he's in a class all by himself

[@BoxingSponge]

My 12 yr old is sitting next to me, bugging out off how dope this is. Got him doing his homework

[@jimo4818]

This is the illest thing I've ever read. Got him doing his homework! :D

[@barryday487]

Your winning at parenting dude

[@billythetree8932]

good man

[@duboislili]

sad..

[@zackgirum]

@@duboislili why

[@flowco6543]

Sounds fresh like he still a day old 💯 3 October 2019 to be exact 👏

[@BornTroublesome]

Word

[@80slimshadys]

Thats my bday

[@GoDxism]

Mos def is one of the best rappers I've ever, ever heard. He's definitely in my top 5!! Love this guy man. Great flow, great lyrics, great rhymes, great beats, and there's always a good message in every one of his songs !

[@itsdat_SlimGravy]

I’m so glad I’m blessed with a good KZbin recommendation every once in awhile, good music like this sometimes hard to find if you don’t know what to search for.😂

[@didleysquat8536]

Man, Mos Def has literally taught me so much, guided me to a number one lesson of life and thats APPRECIATION. Your truly blessed if you learn that lesson young before its to late for some.

[@iloveelles41]

This never bores me. Timeless Def

[@UKKNGaming]

Mos deff always slept on this man is a lyrical genius

[@dalmaingrant2470]

I can hear the Jamaican in this brother not from his lyrics but the way he spits his lyrics straight from his soul not from his lips,a true Jamaican stand out , not too many people know about his roots

[@DYNASTYir]

I was a teenager when I bought this album from Goody... because "Goody got it"! Listen to the whole album broke down all the bars... and sought out elders in my community asking about Jack Johnson.

[@jamesklausmann1255]

Anyone Listening in 2020???? Timeless classic!!!! “Put your hand down youngeen this is not for you “

[@moviethief8794]

Yuuup he got a message in every song

[@C.Ellis_BMI]

James Klausmann Word Life Homie!

[@Cruisingthrulife]

FOREVER

[@pjetjakasprzyk5018]

Poland listening

[@dennistome9300]

Yes every day Bro...

[@matthewmuli487]

Wow. I used to listen to this on the way to school, 13 yrs old, 10 yrs ago now. Crazy, mad how, music has such an impact on you when you're young, like, something snapped in my brain man at that age and it hasn't snapped the other way since. And I think, it will be this way, forever and forever.

[@olivier5327]

A legend in the history of hip hop, respect from France. A kid of '86

[@montoyamontoya579]

Same, 94 !

[@thibzM2]

La même un kid de 87 qui écoute ça

[@jdspencer60]

mos transcends hip hop, at the same time keeps his feet on the ground, wildly talented poet

[@the-great-awekener]

One of the greatest lyricists ever✌

[@ADavie]

Still blasting this in 2020, The man The myth that is Mos Def brings the Sunshine even in quarantine 🙌

[@danielgleave9438]

Mos Def so underrated and under appreciated

[@Maunten_]

YASİİN BEY! MUCH LOVE AND RESPECTS FROM TURKEY, WORD UP!

[@Seboxgaming131]

eyw krdş

[@h3ljn]

👑🐐

[@ryancerrone5159]

oh we miss you, mos def

[@ihonestlydontevenknow4359]

the more and more i think about it the more i become certain he would’ve been the goat if he fully focused on rap. him and big l will forever be the biggest what ifs in rap history.

[@donovanhenderson2455]

I'm not concerned with what kind of brand you are, I'm concerned with what kind of man you are" Mos

[@MRYOUDONTKNOWJACK]

I ain't even gonna lie, thanks to the Chappell show I found out about mos def back when the show was still new him and kanye. This song is almost too good man it's one of those songs that just doesn't get old it gets better every time you listen to it

[@just4ads513]

My man is a legend

[@jerryross7460]

Mos def definitely one of the greatest MC’s

[@thequixoticangler3364]

Mos def has already outshined your favorite rapper.

[@fappe908]

Immortal Technique?

[@slyd3vil905]

This deserves 100 million views or more

[@rayth4386]

its such a good song

[@smalls5607]

Bro u mean 1 billion

[@slyd3vil905]

SkinnyRibsVEVO most definitely

[@sparksup327]

Love cruising to this during the summer

[@gio_outchea3750]

Funny AF is how i got into this legend He had a movie with Jack Black and i loved it but i was AMAZED to find out they had some of his music play in some scene i think eithwr way im glad i found him back then

[@TheRealBiggDeal]

This is some upper level type shit. Mos has a smooth ass flow

[@tomfoolery5680]

Mos > Your favorite lyricist. Fact

[@SlackerET]

Nas, Gza, Big L & Doom disagree

[@tomfoolery5680]

+Slacker ill prop the GZA selection. Big L's library isnt large enough unfortunately. Doom is good but he's no Mos. Nas? really? 11/2 good albums pale in comparison to Mos.

[@hueyfinesse]

pft big l

[@SlackerET]

Tom Foolery If you knew Mos Def then you'd also know that he holds Doom in very high regards and is actually a big fan of Doom, he even covered some of Doom's songs so Mos Def himself thinks Doom is one of the best. Big L, was consistent on every single song and I couldn't name a single track he was wack on. Sure his catalogue isn't large but he was destined for greatness and he murdered Jay in his prime when they freestyled. What do you mean Nas really? He's one of the most consistent rappers of all time and maaaaany people consider him the goat. You sound pretty biased tbh. There's also common who's just as good as mos def, his early work namely resurrection is amazing.

[@kingcholera2712]

DOOM is way above Mos imo. Not fact. Opinion.

[@Maelstrom777]

Such a lyrical god among men. So much brilliance, such a smooth flow with so much intellegence its almost to much to take in.

[@michaelswan8234]

Pretty sure this song went from half a million views 5 years ago to now over 9 million. Congratulations Mos Def. Legendary pimpin

[@brandonmartin5667]

YESSIR LET THEM KNOW FAM

[@omarugeragiami7755]

Fuck. This isn't a joke, this is Hiphop

[@callumloader8713]

Crazy fire Kanye beat man!!!!!!!!! So good

[@calebgrieve9327]

Mos didn't have to go this hard on the track, but he did. And he did it for us

[@webb20131]

So many bars and metaphores it's genius

[@raiderjams]

American classic from a great American artist! Blues, Jazz, Hip-Hop...best art America ever created!

[@kwstasnteves2919]

Intro: Mos Def + (Sample)] (Let the sun shine) Yeah yeah its a brand new day y'all (Let the sunshine in) Turn me up in the top a little bit dog Little do you know, y'all gonna hear this one (The suns shinin') Loud and clear, bright and early Listen.. [Verse 1: Mos Def] I don't hate players, I don't love the game I'm the shot clock, way above the game To be point blank with you motherfuck the game I got all this work on me, I ain't come for play You can show the little shorties how you pump and fake But dog, Not to def, I'm not impressed I'm not amused, I'm not confused, I'm not the dude I'm grown man business, and I am not in school Put your hand down youngin' this is not for you On my J.O. with beats by Kan-ye yo My name on the marquee, your name off the payroll Style fresh, like I'm still a day old And it's been like that since the day yo On more time than a Roley, or Seiko Step on deck, your neck do what I say so Get up or get out, get down or lay low [Hook 1: Mos Def + (Sample)] (Let the sun shine) Standing in the shadow of a fabulous man Brooklyn nigga I am, Black Dante (Let the sunshine in) That nigga, that dude Black People, Lets Move (The suns shinin') Shout out to my man Talib Kweli, yes We on top-a top-a, shout-a shout-a Check it out.. [Verse 2: Mos Def + (Sample)] Slim nigga that casts a big shadow Cherokee red to shoot the long arrow Got more skill, more aim, and more ammo You can get it all from a big or small barrel Like, hail Mary, full of grace Niggas come in and shoot up the place And make you pull up your face The deck, I'm a pull out the ace From the jungles of the empire state Where it ain't no escape, 247, 718 And thats like every night, every day From the place that I settle and stay To the states, I'm collecting my pay Blast off then I'm back to the K Hold it down so my family straight Represent in a family way Pro ball not for amateur play Been raw since the amateur stage Before the press had the cameras raised [Hook 2: Mos Def + (Sample)] (Let the sun shine) Like a long time man of the way You understanding me straight (Let the sunshine in) Yes, yes, no doubt, excellence Its what it is, what it is And thats what it is, you see? (The suns shinin') Ha, Fire.. [Verse 3: Mos Def] Cause it is deeper, sweeter, richer, crisper Stronger reception and sharper picture Revolve around God, and involve with niggas These elements help evolve my scripture And make Mos Def a classic martyr figure Brooklyn it don't matter if you holler or whisper Your coming through clear, cause I'm right here wit'cha Ain't gotta edit your slang, I got it, I get ya Yo, brothers and sisters, fathers and mothers The lovers, the leavers, the doubters, believers The stayers, the quitters, the bitches, the niggas Rebel guerrillas to ghetto civilians Y'all 'gon feel it from the first to the millionth It's extra, ordinary and plain I walk a thousand paces of light ahead of the game By the time that you get where I'm standing, I'll be gone Y'all make moves, but y'all just move wrong [Outro: Mos Def + (Sample)] (Let the sun shine) I move in, and y'all must move on Cause I'm oh too strong And I know what my feet move for (Let the sunshine in) Made it go without a brand new car I was fresh without a brand new song Don't give a fuck about what brand you are (The suns shining') I'm concerned what type of man you are What your principles and standards are You understand me y'all Be good to your family y'all No matter where your families are Cause everybody needs family y'all Raise a hand, you understand me y'all Everybody needs family y'all Be good to your families dog Understand, no matter where your families are Everybody needs family dog Raise a hand, you understand me pa Thats what it is...thats my man Family and my family Pencil Pete My man too, all our loved ones behind the walls All of those who still in the struggle Assata, Mumia, Sundiata, my man Jamil (Let the sun shine) Life is real To all the real soldiers, black people (Let the sunshine in) We family y'all (The suns shining') Let it be bright..

[@drewking7108]

2024 you still here

[@kirbyq-8453]

Ye

[@725Jay-o7b]

Never

[@f.g.d.7563]

Today

[@golddollar]

Yup

[@axelwalsh6767]

Snow dat

[@lilhuero9864]

Bro Kanye old shit is so 🔥 Dude was really something special

[@apollocrater7229]

I like his music regardless of his politics. mos def is a great example of how a talented musician can become a power house and a well tuned leader in what can be an ambiguous industry.

[@hatchetcapital5021]

True writer - True artist

[@jonathanm6641]

Who still listening to this ? September 2019 💯. This Sh... is still 🔥

[@leewilson4199]

bro the 90s called and wants my playlist back xD

[@jonathanm6641]

Lee Wilson I miss the 90’s. Best era ever

[@veekay3230]

We are here bro

[@jonathanm6641]

Veekay 💯

[@TheNeutralizer27]

October 2019 cause why not

[@noonespecial6938]

Heard this on The Defenders had to revisit this classic.

[@thomasnelson5758]

"Beats by Kanye-yo" 🔥🔥🔥

[@ebsrok6681]

This type of hip hop kept me level as a kid wish it would have a lane today

[@BurnHerblikeJerm]

Mos Def forever 2023 🔥🔥🔥

[@Admb09]

I consider this as one of the best beats produced by Kanye West. He might be an asswipe now but back on the day... Damn he was the shit!

[@paolagutierrez7044]

+Admb96 Too bad he's changed so much. He was one hell of an artist & person back then

[@drkdragn28]

kanye produced this track? I should have known, he has produced many great tracks

[@khazidhe9]

+Admb96 Ever since his mom died he lost his mind. I agree, back in the day he was the man but now he's garbage.

[@xavierreyes321]

+Admb96 I think hes still in his prime, if you listen to what he says he comes off wrong but everything hes ever said hes right and he has a great mind set just it comes out wrong and thats what people dont understand.

[@Evilovedoctor]

+EpicChipd absolutely not

[@maurobenitez5031]

My favourite Mc. Respect from Argentina.

[@Fevhar]

Mos Def one of my favorite rappers of all time...

[@notrekvlt4431]

Always been fucking with Mos Def but never heard this, damn I been missing out. REAL RECOGNIZE REAL, THIS IS REAL SHIT.

[@andrewchampy5222]

So ill. Legendary status.

[@Dead__pool6969]

Better than anything coming out now these are bangers forever

[@johnnycage435]

Early Ye was dangerous i always wondered how he cleared those samples

[@HOTHEAD11234]

i dont think he cleared all of them

[@waytoocozy]

nah to this day he’s still fighting them sample lawsuits but i know he doesn’t care cause he know they was worth it lol

[@user-no2ez9qw5w]

the only completely positive comment section ive ever seen

[@vincepar5163]

RIP Doom! Best track ever!! The sun is shining, teardrop is falling on my face, but it is hidded by the happiness it brings back!

[@ryanjung4416]

My man this isn’t mf doom

[@tanyabey8556]

This song omg i have no words for this masterpiece

[@Ezjidersimeme]

Underrated

[@KashidRome]

Classic Joint

[@MadMan731]

Ridiculously talented man.

[@piouseniola1337]

Black on both sides, the new danger, true magic, black star = Mos Def is simply the goat and you can't tell me otherwise

[@marcusmenda3501]

Respect.

[@hilbertovargas9662]

Be good to ya family ya

[@123Frankdog]

I mean this Brooklyn brother is the 🐐.

[@LetDalvinCook]

My god kanye was on another level back then this is just crazy

[@itzalexplox]

Huh? This is Mos Def lol

[@mauricestewart6612]

itzalexplox GOD BLESS HIM

[@itzalexplox]

***** thought he was sayin the rappin was done by kanye

[@LetDalvinCook]

itzalexplox kanye been a producer since 96 and produced many records way before he started rapping its pretty obvious this beat is his style

[@ENJ4321]

Kevin McCann Yes, Kanye produced this.

[@TheToke]

Most rappers struggle to lay down 16 bars. This is verse after verse of non-stop, crisp sounding, clever rhymes and profound messages . Oh yeah and beats bye Kanye yo. Yet few are ablte recognize this, even decades later.

[@felinefokus]

Didn't know Kanye produced this. I wish he would of said something on here even if it was an adlib🎶 🔥

[@FrilledNeckDragonUK]

jesus..... a couple ciders and a bit of mos def and im back to my 20s feeling the night is young and i wanna take on the world again xD

[@iyioku]

2019. Listening banging Mos Def Rapbeat with love💪

[@hilbertovargas9662]

Love this song

[@stephenngao2107]

yasiiiin bey! this sounds just as fresh as it did when it 1st came out

[@tovahswu]

" Deeper, Sweeter, Crisper, Richer", Yessir indeed!

[@ixxxsavagexxxi8886]

I don't hate players, I don't hate the game. I'm the shot clock, way above the game.

[@blakmajik9939]

My nigga

[@brandonjimenez902]

Hardest BAR 💯💯💯

[@samhupenyu5301]

IxXxSAVAGExXxI 888 YOU GOT IT WRONG...Mos Def says "I don't love the game" not I don't hate the game as you said..it's actually a deeper line - "I DON'T HATE PLAYERS, I DON'T LOVE THE GAME ".....meaning he hates the game

[@migliorstore4780]

He got game? You got game? Ego got game? And there's a game behind the game? This let me the opportunity to share an Italian proverb: A good game's the quick game. And since this "game" is all but quick... I think it's not good for me, and moreover... I think it's no game at all, just dominance of the strongest above the weak. With a lot of humour.

[@jalentoarts4719]

You fool u got the line wrong

[@cyprzhill2323]

"be good to your families no matter who your family are"

[@golddollar]

Still heat 🔥

[@darthulaharvey3428]

Mos def Definitely underrated

[@mr.aryan_shetty]

the flow is crazy!!!

[@rickcouto7996]

Hollywod had me slip n on how sick this Man is!! I cant stop listning to him!

[@mftakkun259]

i dont have a father but mos def put that father figure into my life thru music,

[@christinelarere9195]

MF Takkun i Know what you go trough is hard bro but i think life gave us 2 different type of fathers the first is biological and consider one unique person and secondly every spiritual fathers as mos def, jimy hendrix led zeppellin etccc

[@rp9446]

god bless you brother

[@ADARSH-ev4cf]

Strong bro

[@DaddysmoothRD]

Same situation for me bro

[@nurlan1555]

Damn it's good! Great respect from Kazakhstan!

[@Freemindforeverything]

رپر رو دستت نیست❤🔝 دم روحت گرم

[@rajadalirica]

o melhor que temos... the best we have.. keep hip-hop alive!