Kanye West - Diamonds From Sierra Leone

[@wjones94]

is anyone else journeying through old kanye music? legend hands down

[@milodelgado5312]

Always.

[@orangjuwcs8345]

It's been 45 mins

[@amahledimba8846]

Me I'm a huge fan

[@rexharmon]

me

[@toohightoriot8998]

yep😂 he's a classic act man honestly

[@Prophet-hv6ut]

This masterpiece was SO ahead of its time. Sonically, lyrically, cinematically, cosmically.

[@dMi_mi]

forever Thankful 2 Kanye 4 creating this masterpiece 🙏🏼❤️

[@portal721]

Cosmically? Like outer space?

[@portal721]

@@Prophet-hv6ut oh. Yeah true

[@guidedexplosiveprojectileg9943]

It is ahead of is time cause the first part of the song is a james bond theme lol

[@Prophet-hv6ut]

@@guidedexplosiveprojectileg9943 imagine if he sampled Skyfall

[@KeithAdam]

Forever a classic. Anyone else listening in 2022?

[@thatovictor8638]

forever ever

[@GoodLuck-wq6np]

@@thatovictor8638 ever ever

[@hotsauce2422]

Nope

[@Torpetto2]

you know it :)

[@korupcijamito2309]

yes maaan

[@djdimasik]

It's 2024 and I can't get enough of Kanye sounds of the good ol days

[@Nurse_Stewart]

Only Legends Will Let This Song Live On👑🫰🏿

[@24jlbj]

word

[@TeejR18]

Love the remix as well

[@desireesimmons7594]

❤❤

[@teakey]

through the wire -any and all time.

[@firmanang540]

kanye west: the only person who quoted himself for himself

[@doshobg]

+Firman Ang so many arrogance from this fool.......even wanted to run for president

[@patrickorlandogray5136]

cuz his life is dope and he does dope shit

[@doshobg]

Patrick Gray get your shit straight. his shit is bullshit not dope shit.

[@doshobg]

Aaron Patterson in that case, excuse my ignorance

[@LN-jb6ky]

+Firman Ang Lil B does it all the time

[@13purplegorilla1]

This is one of his hardest beats and some of his best bars.

[@hopetaylorco5298]

Hands down - 100% 🙌

[@ros_berth]

The remix is great as well

[@yahallobenjamin2354]

@@DocFear Where did you get that information? Producer credits read: Devo Springsteen, Jon Brion & Kanye West

[@wisdomisgangster3113]

@@yahallobenjamin2354 kaneye produced it the others coproduced you should learn how a split sheet works

[@yahallobenjamin2354]

@@wisdomisgangster3113 The credits read Devo Springsteen, Jon Brion & Kanye West. Where did you get any extra information about the contribution towards the production? "The song's production was handled by West, Brion, and Devo Springsteen, all of whom co-wrote it apart from Brion."

[@godfrey6700]

"If you're a Kanye West fan, you're a fan of yourself, you believe in yourself. "

[@dinisibiya7493]

Amen

[@517zedo]

idk about all that chief

[@shreepach7706]

That means Im kanye 😳

[@ogkendrick6392]

I’m a fan but I lost myself. Especially since my grandma got very sick this week I’m looking for strength in his Songs. To be able to get through this

[@ros_berth]

@@ogkendrick6392 I hope you get better man

[@Roman-bf4bk]

I genuinely believe this is the single greatest song ever even 14 years later

[@vettyyt2995]

agreed

[@coolgato1]

It was actually released about 19 years ago but KZbin wasn’t popular yet so this song wasn’t on KZbin

[@Another_AR]

and it's one of my favorite kanye's best

[@truthtelleranon]

Incredible somg

[@davonwx]

I approve my friend it is the beat to this is just insane 🔥😈

[@skigh45]

the coldest beat kanye has ever produced. sill gives me goosebumps.

[@terrenceransom912]

skigh45, I Totally Agree With You Whole Heartedly!!!!!!! MY BROTHER👌🏾👍🏾👊🏾✊🏾💪🏾☝️🏾👏🏾✌️🏾💯📚

[@ephraimskinner]

I agree with you my man!

[@joaorufinovilaca7466]

skigh45 wasn’t him that produced it actually

[@jeffro88hh1]

Real rap

[@Jonny0W]

"I drop my new shit and it sounds like a best-of" -- Completely true, this is one of his greatest ever

[@CHIEFBAIBUREH1]

As a Sierra Leonean, this is a masterpiece. This song is amazing and the message Kanye is sending is very deep. Love the Krio intro🇸🇱

[@Cycload]

🇸🇱

[@fatimaturay8769]

🙌🏾🇸🇱🇸🇱🇸🇱🇸🇱

[@busracagrgan779]

I'm curious about the intro, is it from anywhere (like a documentary) or was it just recorded for this music video?

[@xavierrodrigues4958]

🙏🙏🙏✊✊✊❤🙏✊🙏✊

[@xavierrodrigues4958]

@@fatimaturay8769 🙏✊🙏✊❤

[@edwinelmagico8808]

When kanye said he was a musical genius. Mfer wasnt lying. This sample is ridiculous.

[@servantofgod9679]

We are all born with sin, and the punishment of sin is death, but because of how much GOD loved us, HE sent HIS SON JESUS CHRIST to live the perfect sinless life so HE could become the sacrifice for our sins to die for US, and to take all of out sins and to finally cleanse us of that burden setting us free from hell, eternal suffering. All you have to do to accept this free gift is to accept JESUS CHRSIT as your LORD AND SAVIOR, and to repent (turn away from your sins) and to turn to GOD. GOD loves you, and someday I pray you realize that GOD BLESS

[@SIZLL]

He is still a musical genius

[@goodburger1114]

@@SIZLL ntf he aint

[@joelcardoso4821]

@@goodburger1114 how

[@alexchen7529]

@@servantofgod9679 are you Kanye lol

[@LishCouture]

Still watching in 2024. Visuals just as dope as the song 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@rudyfromhouston8811]

There's rappers There's producers There's artists Then there's Kanye West Say what you will about him as a person or his character but musically and artistically there ain't nobody coming close

[@seant2692]

Facts

[@juliosantillan1468]

KK is the one to blame.

[@Blueluise]

Within temptation...

[@arisanagno0024]

Well there are but an amazing rapper and producer for sure

[@tomaswildanger5238]

@Julio Fortunately, he finally gets divorced!!!

[@Measuredingrahams]

Late registration could’ve been played in the 90s 200s and today and it still would be one of the best albums ever

[@Tekkerman]

It would definitely be good in the 200s

[@boektcity]

college dropout too tbh

[@sahirxander2243]

i’d say it comfortably, it’s timeless

[@melulekiandile9593]

Timeless music

[@brown-eyedcheese5440]

Cavemen bumping this shit

[@johnv7968]

Haven't heard this song in years. Holy shit this song is fire.

[@wyguy1212]

has to be the greatest Ye verse of his career

[@thahomiejosh9203]

Wyatt Ohse so damn timeless that’s why Late Registration is my favorite ye album

[@laurap8394]

Jav v listen to the original by the amazing Shirley Bassey... pretty amazing too.

[@Uroboroslover]

Jav v yes

[@archiesutherland6127]

@Kai, all of Kanyes music is good no matter the album imo

[@Natrae]

Even after a decade and a half it’s still a masterpiece and a classic.

[@ShangoHeruGinen1791]

No matter what Kanye is dealing with, no one can dispute the contribution Kanye made to Hip Hop and music in general.

[@annaverano5843]

And exposing the corruption , greed and exploitation of the very poor so the very rich can live in luxury and show off blood diamonds in their fancy magazines, social media and at their fancy get togethers. I don't know why people worship celebrities and put them on a pedestal and a crazy amount of money all because they can carry a tune , have a beautiful face and body and can memorize their lines for a acting role .they then believe only their political views matter and since they are always trying to be the most loved and popular wanting to maintain their old fans while getting new fans they will side with any group or sale their souls and morals to continue making money. They experiment in unnatural things and are know throughout history to exploit the children and make money in sex and drug trafficking and are constantly pushing the envelopes of controversies and going against society norms , pushing unhealthy lifestyles and addictions by making bad things look glamorous they even glamorize crime . And modern day slavery because it seems every celebrity, reality star , rapper, singer and athlete all have their clothing lines , makeup lines , skincare lines, shoe lines, handbag lines or jewelry lines they all profit off of by exploiting the poor in some third world country where they work for cheap in a factory that is basically nothing more then modern day slavery. All those celebrities are silent about that because it put money in their coiffure but will virtue signal the hell out of social injustice of americas past and rage against a certain political party. Now they are angry at kanye and are trying to cancel him and destroy him financially not giving a care that the man has 4 children to support . Which goes to show that those rich people don't give a care about anyone they treat the poor in the same way creating laws and knowing that the poor will struggle to pay fines so they just cancel their drivers license making it hard for them to keep their jobs and knowing that person will fail and eventually be dependent upon the government making it difficult for a man to provide for his own family is just pure evil imo .this greediness and corruption is going to be Americas downfall

[@canaldocoas8682]

fax

[@Ch4rlz_ThA_Princ3]

Indisputable facts.

[@187Gameplan]

He's been going through some of the problems throughout every album, such a shame people can't see it until they know more. Back in the chi those folks ain't from Motown

[@3rdworld-witch527]

forever, forever ever, ever, ever, ever

[@davidstone326]

His most underrated song ever... This song isn't about just diamonds, it's about blood diamonds. How we as a society are so willing to look the other way at even children's death's and enslavement as long as we bling and flaunt our wealth. Look no further than Hollywood every award ceremony to count the blood diamonds or every hip hop artist promoting jewelry which was hand dug out of the ground by slaves.

[@jod.8475]

I think it goes deeper. He’s also talking about signing with the record label. It’s ROC their symbol is literally a diamond. He’s metaphorically saying that once you sign you’re in for life. In the video, they put the ring on and a spirit crawls in. Yet he’s finding refuge in a church. It’s deep trust me

[@sstrykert]

Let's not forget DeBeers(sp)& others creating an advertising campaign depicting diamonds as scarce. If people stop believing their tvs, a diamond means a lot less.

[@conscious2164]

@@jod.8475 excellent breakdown.how did you find out about the meaning of this song?

[@conscious2164]

@@jod.8475 excellent breakdown.how did you find out about the meaning of this song?

[@jod.8475]

@@conscious2164 I love Kanye honestly. If you listen to his songs there’s always a deeper meaning. He’s in a spiritual warfare. Trust me Kanye is a genius and his gift is God given 🙏🏾

[@felix33199]

I'm proud to be a Sierra Leonean. Thank you Kanye for recognizing my country. We have the best diamonds in the whole world. That is why we fought for 11 years due to greedy politician and western influence.

[@ashlesser8931]

This is talking about blood diamonds from Sierra Leon. That’s not a good that...

[@radiaait8696]

I'm writing my dissertation about Sierra leone , I need some information

[@crimmerz2000]

@@ashlesser8931 yh thats what i was thinking...

[@kevinchijioke]

Not a good experience, a blessing turn violence

[@Gotham_Media]

💜

[@oddgaming5116]

So sad this generation will never experience music excellence to all that lived through this era you are blessed

[@MrNelson94]

This is genius level rap, the beat, the strings, the verses, the hook and the sample this is rap at its best with all things considered.

[@iamtrillfiger9384]

& To Top It Off The Amazing Video

[@jimmachine]

southsidenelly true this is dope

[@Aerochalklate]

now something happened to him... mk ultra programming

[@johnedabz]

Not sampled tho

[@rustyshackleford706]

@@johnedabz it is

[@kh7688]

This is one of the best uses of a sample I've ever heard. Considering Kanye is the king of samples, that's saying something. An absolute, undeniable classic.

[@Mzwambedu]

What did he sample. Would love to checkout original

[@heman8413]

@@Mzwambedu shirley bassey diamonds

[@chrisg1556]

True. Lots of people (particularly the younger generation) have no idea this song is a sample. Diamonds are Forever is still one of my favorite James Bond openings.

[@kh7688]

@Chris G Mine too.

[@dennisgordon7767]

I was about to say this. As someone who has listened to him for 20 years now when the drums hit today i said wow now thats one hell of a beat

[@sab4747]

Been up listening to Kanye's hits. Listen, we can judge this man's character and personality but this man will go down in history as a musical legend. From Jesus Walks to Can't Tell Me Nothing, Power, Mercy, Fade, Runaway, Coldest Winter, All of The Lights, Stronger, Famous.. and more... this man is a great!

[@fabri5355]

He’s arguably the best artist of this century

[@hommeboy]

yodo baggins listen to his discography and let’s hear your opinion

[@theanonymoushelpline7248]

Fabrizziobc Absolutely!

[@10RBREEZY]

To be Honest after he dies he probably will be lost in the archives just like the other celebrities from 50-100 years ago. especially since theres going to be a saturation in the media. This is what im witnessing with even Micheal Jackson. just peep what im saying.

[@soccerrules4017]

Dream Chaser you are kinda right sadly

[@northwestkidmarc]

This still one of my favorite songs by kanye ever he definitely killed this a timeless classic always 😊🔥🔥🙏

[@WildfireWiffler44]

Kanye is truly one of the most creative and talented hip hop artists of all time. This shit is beyond incredible

[@drsea15]

True say wildfire

[@WildfireWiffler44]

I actually used to hate Kanye, but then I gave his music a second chance

[@drsea15]

WildfireWiffler44 me too but I used to take it for granted that his music would be shit and then I heard all of the lights which was the shit

[@Thudas22]

"WAS" past tense!

[@johncurrence4228]

Thudas22 *Is

[@stephensodzi1957]

I can't believe I'm only hearing so many of kanye's old songs now. I didn't realise how great he is😖

[@lyteyearz5810]

Welcome aboard! 🤗

[@Iforgotaboutdattho]

Better late than never! Enjoy the ride

[@robreeto]

You should have been there!

[@SupaHans04]

If you're new to Kanye early work, I would suggest to listen or watch "Late Orchestration", really gives you a new perspective of Kanye's music, that concert was recorded with a live orchestra at Abbey Road Studio and his dj which ends up being a very unique and quite original hip hop master piece.

[@thisvenerableone_8165]

Exactly

[@gogodaniellee]

Man Kanye was really ahead of his time

[@sparda9060]

Yeah.... before he lost his mind. This album was and still is his Magnus Opus

[@2w0nGranTurismo]

sparda9060 never lost his mind

[@DNGx3]

sparda9060 you haven’t really been paying attention to the words of his old songs if you think he lost his mind today. He’s really the same person

[@C-S.]

@@DNGx3 Right! In a world full of insane people and theories, he's the one that's crazy lol we're living in a crazy world. To me he's normal!

[@REALLRAPMUSIC]

Old kanye was heaven

[@MATTERSGAMES]

“Take your diamonds and throw em up like you bulimic Yeah the beat cold but the flow is anemic” One of the best lines

[@TheTrueManShow_]

Literally get chills

[@yogijaya2897]

I DID IT. 4REAL

[@BrandonElps]

Hell naw that's the worst bar in the song

[@rileyhazelman332]

​@@BrandonElpsit's not you just don't understand it. bulimia is an eating disorder and he's saying "throw up your diamonds" because of the eating disorder and if the beat is cold and the flow is anemic it's sick because anemia is a sickness

[@YuzurihaFan]

@@BrandonElps ur not different

[@rashadstarling6985]

“Take your diamonds and throw up like you bulimic, yea the beat cold but the flow is anemic “ that line is so 🔥🔥

[@stannisbarracuda5693]

Only today i realized what he said jesus its so hard

[@seanchananda6685]

@@stannisbarracuda5693 bro i just figured it out 😂🔥

[@prodbylaitinen]

Throwing up your diamonds could also relate to putting up your hands and showing the roc-a-fella sign which happens to be a diamond.

[@leegrogan2409]

Creative!!!

[@anbs1682]

This song shows a level thought and sophistication that a lot of artists can’t think of reaching.

[@justinkemps9620]

You got that right!

[@ashleysimthi4852]

Lithium batteries form DRC oil from Libya chocolate from west Africa cheap labor from Asia slavery never end

[@lyndonjohnson630]

As a Sierra Leonean, this song is still relevant .

[@chad-zu2xy]

Damn that's sad to hear

[@_mossy_8520]

Sorry man

[@alexmrema4066]

Sorry from your fellow African 🙏🏿. I am from Tanzania

[@bernardhawk3258]

I was wondering what the status was concerning the blood diamonds. Has there been any improvement?

[@FlowerTower]

This song came out when I was about 9 or 10 and to this day I don't buy or wear diamonds. When my ex and I got serious I told him that if he ever proposed to me, I would say no if he bought me a diamond ring.

[@Yt-sf5jj]

Kanye the only one to talk about serious issues and look fly asl while doing it

[@MrChiCity3]

People wont appreciate this man till he's gone. This is Pure Art!!!!!!!!!!!

[@harrydesforges7802]

I have always appreciated Kanye West and forever will.

[@joshthe5]

Mr chi city mannneeee

[@team5-t59-7]

Some artists read these comments and they help us with our soul, kanye saved my life and in some odd way I saved his

[@noniechonieful]

Me too! He came out when I was a senior in highschool I’ve loved him ever since. Genius!

[@maxdohrmann9616]

@@noniechonieful bruh kanye aint gay 🤣 fools

[@DrBeauHightower]

Musical legend

[@canaldocoas8682]

Fr

[@romeod7549]

@@qqxyz6550nahh…. Just music.

[@luisito5286]

true

[@mortystraphouse5077]

this niga said little is known of blood diamonds... icant

[@Matthew-wo6er]

❤ !

[@kairhys]

One of the greatest Ye records. No cap

[@mitchellmack435]

Agreed

[@masterofdisguise9564]

Pretty much all of Ye’s records are his best lol. He’s got a pretty strong discography pre-2019

[@servantofgod9679]

We are all born with sin, and the punishment of sin is death, but because of how much GOD loved us, HE sent HIS SON JESUS CHRIST to live the perfect sinless life so HE could become the sacrifice for our sins to die for US, and to take all of out sins and to finally cleanse us of that burden setting us free from hell, eternal suffering. All you have to do to accept this free gift is to accept JESUS CHRSIT as your LORD AND SAVIOR, and to repent (turn away from your sins) and to turn to GOD. GOD loves you, and someday I pray you realize that GOD BLESS

[@adrianaguilaralcaraz4548]

@@servantofgod9679 you just believe in your specific religion because you were thought to....

[@masterofdisguise9564]

@@adrianaguilaralcaraz4548 not worth arguing for. Just ignore him and he’ll stop commenting.

[@lucafini8768]

2024, still haven't had goosebumps as hard as i had on this song. The part when the beat increases, with the priest line, still hasn't failed once on giving me goosebumps lol.

[@thamigqada4265]

Stop asking us who's still listening, we never stop listening.

[@vaesvlogs]

Ever

[@vicioussh4yyt8]

Ever ever

[@lionelmaxwell6484]

Straight facts!

[@Experimentblack]

100%

[@samynaar3068]

Well my friend, i stopped to listen to him when kim comes in his life ,and his music became a Kardashian show

[@1JUVI1]

The way the beat progresses from the beginning to end. It’s just magical

[@MaurandisDaRadusFilms]

🔥

[@dbbernor]

I believe Kanye is a truly intelligent and gifted man. He obviously trolls the media/Hollywood as a whole and I feel like he does it so well that people don't realize it. He reveals a lot about the corruption and problems within our world, you just have to pay attention.

[@samwade4380]

+Donald Trump Too right bro

[@TrippyTriper]

A lot of the stunts he does are to gain more views, more attention, increasing popularity, and I don't even think it's about wealth anymore, he wants to be the brightest star in the sky.

[@candicesoto8213]

i dont gve a fuck how crazy he go. kanye will always be one of the greatest of all for me

[@craighale1322]

I love when rappers actually have something interesting to say. Props to Kanye in the 2nd verse.

[@sopranohighnote4673]

Craig Hale rawkale

[@Aerochalklate]

yes... kanye has become a slave to serve the NWO

[@Aerochalklate]

Big brother

[@randylltarlly7021]

listen to his new album before you start talkin shit

[@afhaag6]

you've gotta listen to the remix (the one with Jay )my man

[@1Ksheffi]

Old School Kanye, this guy is unmatched

[@themasteredself7449]

I’m 26 years old. I’ve listened to hundreds of artist by now and none of them make me feel a typa way like Kanye. Pure genius creation. His music makes me feel overwhelmed and suffocated at times because I can’t take it all in at the same time. Extremely grateful to have experienced this once in a life time artist like him.

[@Tapez]

Pink Floyd?

[@mjfoxx37]

🧢 🧢🧢

[@alphalax7747]

@@Tapez no

[@alphalax7747]

@@mjfoxx37 no

[@tylersherratt4466]

@@Tapez I would say he’s more Red Hot Chili Peppers

[@BoltGodd]

The way it builds up to an epic crescendo, it never fails to give me chills. And if you were to tell me this is the greatest hip hop ever made, I wouldn’t argue against it.

[@annastepien2098]

❤

[@228allday]

Nothing will compare to this Kanye he was on his shit but everything changed when his moms passed away

[@VinnyFrank]

u mean when ''his'' mom passed away

[@Taxidermistification]

hahaha

[@j04370859]

My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy was fantastic though.

[@daltonsilverman1974]

No after his mom died he still made some great songs

[@dro258]

then after that he went on to sell his soul

[@Bostick360]

Absolute genius,,,, the production of this epic beat cemented Kanye's legendary status as one of the best to ever do it.

[@terrenceransom912]

Bostick360, I Totally Agree With You Whole Heartedly!!!!!!! MY BROTHER👌🏾👍🏾👊🏾✊🏾💪🏾☝️🏾👏🏾✌️🏾💯📚

[@thedeadpoet_33]

Very well said brother.

[@abellambessa1216]

Bostick360 his discography of excellence is sooo extensive that even downright classics like this get looked over. Anyone else this would catapult their career. For him, just another notch in the belt. 🐐

[@lbc02gaming99]

Just listening to all his music can’t stop going back this dude ain’t crazy. Same message years later!!

[@hudsonvalicity5166]

Some geniuses are considered crazy. Google the association of geniuses and being crazy. I first heard this from my mother about her friends husband. He was a genius but very crazy, beat my mom’s friend all the time and ultimately ended up killing himself in front of her. When I first heard that I was like how can someone be a genius and crazy until I looked it up. That’s why it’s good to always research what somebody says.

[@Jared_Hangluah]

He was telling the truth and revealing so many things to the world that's why the crazy rich and very powerful people who are pulling the strings painted Kanye as crazy and made the world consider him crazy and a fool from back then all this time. Now, somehow people start to see and realise what Kanye was talking about and he still kept on staying relevant somehow. Kanye is a genius.

[@423lsr]

@@hudsonvalicity5166 ... and not always on Google too 💅 but absolutely yes! The line between genius & insanity is thin AF... An undulating pattern to it, if any; not necessarily linear ✨️💫

[@williamalexiperezveas650]

Es verdad bro

[@canaldocoas8682]

@@hudsonvalicity5166 reall

[@CowBoy-o7b]

This song is masterpiece.🫠

[@garrettdenny3643]

This song could’ve dropped today and would still be ahead it’s time

[@maggidiy]

This is the comment I was looking for.

[@ЭлитаКисаме]

Точняк

[@DanielCastillo-sd5pu]

Timeless

[@brc9739]

I couldn't believe this shit was from 13 years ago

[@Lilmiket1000]

Not a fan of him anymore but I can definitely agree with this! I actually believe this song is more appropriate for today than when it dropped. This song even would have brough in a ton of non fans.

[@Danleesixoneonetwofive]

A work of a musical, lyrical genius

[@yofacemnbbbvvcc1784]

Kanye is right

[@cowfat8547]

@@yofacemnbbbvvcc1784 as always

[@007REALBOND]

I would definitely agree...

[@007REALBOND]

For those that have an ear to hear, let them hear.

[@yofacemnbbbvvcc1784]

@@cowfat8547 frfr

[@naiemdavis3075]

Hands down the tightest flow ever. The pockets he find in the beat. How he switches flow patterns 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@BloodFromSpain]

Exactly....its on a level beyond genius.

[@paulvasquez7897]

Ye Already knew what he was doing with this song ... He said ““Take your diamonds and throw em up like you’re bulimic .. yeah the beats cold but the flows anaemic””

[@georgefaux2154]

Paul Vasquez goosebumps man

[@jarvasedundy1]

Yeah the multisyllabic rhyme scheme in this song was🔥

[@georgefaux2154]

Jarvase O'Brian dundy second verse 🤯

[@MedJallohlastborn]

Kanye you’re forever legend, 2024 am listening from Sierra Leone 🇸🇱

[@rimalot1043]

How are you doing? How are things with illegal diamonds?

[@idakarim6048]

Anyone is watching his documentary on Netflix and went back to listen to his first few albums now, remembering how he truly created masterpieces like this song? Me!

[@tiktokerr..]

I didn't know 😳

[@mikhailmyers9760]

yess...it hit different after the documentary...all new respect for him honestly...is what it is, i bought in to what hes selling with that doc....man is a jeen-yus in his own right

[@carolnogueira-messer6589]

Damn….he’s so unbelievably talented

[@GeneralRomeo340]

Was surprised they didn’t mention this song

[@neo242]

He still creates masterpieces to this day, really the greatest

[@iangreezy]

You know he a legend when he quotes himself on the beginning of the video

[@servantofgod9679]

We are all born with sin, and the punishment of sin is death, but because of how much GOD loved us, HE sent HIS SON JESUS CHRIST to live the perfect sinless life so HE could become the sacrifice for our sins to die for US, and to take all of out sins and to finally cleanse us of that burden setting us free from hell, eternal suffering. All you have to do to accept this free gift is to accept JESUS CHRSIT as your LORD AND SAVIOR, and to repent (turn away from your sins) and to turn to GOD. GOD loves you, and someday I pray you realize that GOD BLESS

[@souleymanediawara7714]

nobody love kanye like kanye love kanye

[@3headedsnake388]

@@servantofgod9679 Thanks for spreading the Gospel with no shame

[@ML-zu1sb]

Industry destroy him like Dmt

[@sandomingue]

@@servantofgod9679 AMEN❤️

[@Quakeinc14]

Every year this song gets more special. It's aged like fine wine. Pure classic. Kanye is a GOAT there's not debating it. Hit after hit record. Pure artistic and creative vision far superior than any other hip hop artist.

[@Robert-bm3pb]

Ya the level of creativity with his song is on a whole other level not to mention how he was able to sample the original song by Shirley Bassey

[@eiccoaching8642]

Revemupman I hope Kanye is ok.

[@drewdunn1823]

Revemupman he changed it..not speaking about grandiosity and guns..like my favourite UK rapper Roots Manuva..

[@alisafa.]

Ye I’ll always love you forever man… forever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever

[@sorryyourenotawinner2506]

This is not music. This is ART!!

[@devvo1z]

Music is art lol

[@RolandBullock-ej8wl]

Preachhhhh

[@blondeepartygirl]

MASTERPEICE!!!

[@ariesgirl6745]

@@devvo1zfr😂

[@EDTHEWEATHERMAN]

Origin Old English demon, from Latin daemon, from Greek daimōn ‘deity, genius’; subsequently reinforced by Old French demon ; in demon1 (sense 1) also from Latin daemonium ‘evil spirit’, from Greek daemonion, diminutive of daimōn .

[@AnthonyRossetti]

I will always be a fan of Kanye, because he knows how good he is and is unapologetic about it. We've been taught that we can't acknowledge how good we are at certain things or we are being big headed and not humble. Lol fuck all that if you're great let them know.

[@mallorya.3997]

Reasons why people don't like Cam Newton. He was unapologetic. Love your comment!!

[@diablo198hot]

+Anthony Rossetti I'm pretty sure u have issues with your self esteem...

[@NoSurrender786]

like floyd money mayweather

[@eilidhtait6250]

Yeah It sounds like you have self esteem issues and this is your vent.... Which is fine.. but I'd suggest against it...

[@laidbackjack3166]

"Take your diamonds and throw em up like you're bulimic, yeah the beat's cold but the flows anaemic' Superb.

[@SahLowMahn]

Everything you've ever done has a greater ripple on eternity than you can even comprehend.

[@broskiezISMYGAMERTAG]

This song is so cinematic, straight out of a James Bond car chase scene

[@garrettphillipson6696]

Well the sample comes from a James Bond theme lol

[@jeroenvandervelde3833]

I was just thinking, this could be the theme of a James Bond movie xD

[@jeroenvandervelde3833]

@@devonf.3803 Ohw well that makes a lot of sense haha

[@viktortraktor3829]

A CHASE SCENE???

[@AncaSPotter]

It is, both shot in Prague.

[@TroyAshley]

Kanye in his prime was truly one of the best ever

[@jeisooreya]

Still prime , goats never fall

[@samcoady-shiels661]

More prime to come... calling it early. Kanye’s divorce album will win a Grammy for best country album 2022

[@rgeronimo9523]

besides jesus is king, Kanye was ALWAYS in his prime. Legend

[@mundicox8951]

@@rgeronimo9523 I dismissed that album for quite some time but recently I got around to finally listening to it, and it's actually super good! His rapping and production are still as crisp as ever.

[@epic4747]

Every album has been better than the last, (we dont talk about JIK here).

[@ariues]

one of the most underrated singles in rap history. Kanye West should be known for this

[@lukaomg2]

It's a pretty well known song.

[@florinzel8171]

And it did win a Grammy Award for Best Rap Song.

[@they2lable]

Yet he's known for being a huge ass now...

[@jarrethcutestory]

He's heavily lent on the sampling here too.

[@morrisphillips4406]

How he got from the original James Bond/Shirley Bassey number to his version with that baseline.... brilliant.

[@BillyClark-we9ph]

Kanye is definitely in a league of his own. One of A kind and definitely one of the best of the 2000's

[@Quantum3695]

*Kanye has left an indelible mark on music history forever. ♾️ Eternally*

[@KurtMidas1510]

That's his beat Song. And it's a Cover. Dude is sticking in 2010 for ever

[@draxk306]

@@KurtMidas1510goofball

[@Lizard1582]

@@KurtMidas1510 - someone who's never heard a full Kanye album.

[@yungold313]

another kind of

[@T.Denise]

@@draxk306 how you listen to this song and still feel a need to call someone a clown?

[@FinnE334]

This song right here is incredible. No artist these days could ever make a song like this. Kanye truly is one of the greatest artists of all time

[@michaelfavela8273]

Was

[@Arostotle]

Chuck I wouldn't rate Kanye above Michael Jackson

[@basketballleaguephiladelph9387]

+Big Chuck I'm not a big kanye fan but your point stands in my mind. Great song, great slant on the contradictions of our world and black culture, great beat, and a song that means something plus chares the spotlight with Jayz for his part

[@gretabarbiero218]

agree

[@eddierogers1184]

facts

[@jamaldyfan5908]

As a Sierra Leonean🇸🇱 I felt the intro vibez for sure Diamonds are forever❤

[@godtfotplk7895]

Listen, the remix with jayz it's even better

[@xxpope91]

Lyrics so impeccable 😢

[@ChingelBopDingelFlop]

Kanye be quoting Kanye. Damn son.

[@Bleek17Six]

Hard !!!

[@Epzenify]

kanye is a professional quote maker

[@Bleek17Six]

Facts

[@MrsLillifa]

Ching Pow Wing Wow Not your buisness

[@vivacehome1]

Ching Pow Wing Wow OO7 Shine like a Diamond

[@turay6995]

For all my Sierra Leoneans 🇸🇱❤️

[@yeannorv7068]

E sef tek we diamond dem jus research u go see

[@dope8620w]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/baDQoqdojreJm5Y

[@MosesBarrymore]

One of the most genius rap songs ever created....

[@UponDemise666]

Moses Barrymore if by genius you mean a down-syndrome chipmunk who's OVERRATED then I agree 100%

[@rolodexpropaganda]

Nick Sickmore you everywhere hating

[@UponDemise666]

mark A I most definitely am NOT everywhere 'hating'. I happen to have a deep-seeded loathing for Kanye Pest & all his buster ass songs (which he DOESN'T compose the beats, music, or production value). He's an IMPOSTER!

[@f-liiiz]

Nick Sickmore He does compose his beats, he even started off as a producer in the first place. Just look at what other artists say after working with him, he’s heavily involve in the production of all of his music

[@sambanelly25]

This song is so deep on so many levels 🙌🏿 Didn't understand it as a kid when it came out but growing up and studying what the blood diamonds have done to Sierra Leone, like guys this song is so so so poetic and so deep. I love this album 🙌🏿

[@RamonFit]

That " Forever ever ever ever..." got me like i'm climbing a stair.

[@girlsloveshein97]

right

[@eelkewestra9487]

That part sounds like the owl part in outkast ms jackson

[@שמורדיבןזכאי]

+Eelke Westra it's sampled/copied from it

[@johncurrence4228]

+Eelke Westra Yeah it was an Outkast reference

[@mitchellgipson6500]

one of favorite

[@Pupppeteer]

The way this track just constantly picks up but at 3:09 it finds its stride then at 3:28 it just gets infinitely better. Kanye really is a once in a generation musician.

[@paystation4pro15]

Yeah the best cold but the flow is anemic 😮‍💨

[@Ositum963]

Oh Yeah. I never noticed that.

[@originalgodallah]

Yessss

[@jessesrx7]

Spitting some of the hardest bars over a fire beat in the shadow of a beautiful Jesus statue , not many can do it 🔥

[@bongadube5451]

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[@J.0.E.]

This song is so underrated on KZbin.

[@mandybaende4199]

Mr_Chukes I agree

[@mikepryor5837]

Mr_Chukes T*R*U*E*

[@slattistcool]

@Lucky Sport I mean not every rapper talks about money drugs etc there are many rappers who don't do that you just have to look at the right places

[@johndeneau7667]

It came out before KZbin was big now you have a bunch of kiddies that only listen to their music on KZbin generating billions of views.

[@cantu7214]

@@johndeneau7667 yeah if KZbin was a thing back then, this would have so many more views

[@anthonyespinoza1052]

Kanye is a true artist. A genius. A mental patient. A father. A God fearing man wrestling with the fight of good and bad in one's soul

[@Straightjacket154]

A genius? Have you seen the transcripts?

[@anantsinghdhaliwal4595]

@@Straightjacket154 what transcriptsZ?

[@Straightjacket154]

@@anantsinghdhaliwal4595 People are to quick to label people genius. I want to see the school transcripts for proof of his genius. Does he make incredible music, yes. He is definitely not Einstein. To me and the American dictionary genius is someone with incredible knowledge and intelligence. Have you listened to the things he says.

[@anantsinghdhaliwal4595]

@@Straightjacket154 you are an utter fool if think that genius and intelligence is limited to sciences or academics alone. You can be intelligent at art too, which kanye is. His sampling skills are out of this world, so is his production and use of features. He might be the best rapper, but he is versatile and his lyrics are deep especially the first 5 albums. That quantifies him as a genius

[@Straightjacket154]

@@anantsinghdhaliwal4595 if you don’t know what transcripts are you have very low intelligence, which explains why you think Kanye is a “genius”.

[@HorizonLine01]

This is probably one of kanye's best songs and one of his most creative and innovative, if he can do these kind of songs these days with the man's experience over the years then he can fully solidify his place as one of the best artists of our lifetime

[@mar0060]

😊

[@raajaa559]

He solidifed himself as one of the best artists of our lifetime a long while ago lmfao be fr

[@chrisg1556]

Its hard to consider it one of his most creative or innovative tracks when its a sample from the 1971 james bond film. Its still a solid track though.

[@cowfat8547]

@@chrisg1556 but isn't turning one thing into something completely different but better creative and innovative?

[@rainman3164]

@@chrisg1556 Samples from this era are better than the shitty mixes that have come out the past six years or so. Actual hot beats are few and far between these days. This shit is white hot.

[@buzztone6250]

Love Kanyes early stuff, so fresh so sharp, all while delivering a message of how messed up humans can be.

[@esequielalvarado]

My 5th grade teacher let us rap this song when we where reading about “The Tales of a Boy Soldier” I can’t believe how cool he was till I got older. He was really teaching us about what was happening. We learned a lot of things that weren’t in the curriculum

[@sackzyz]

FOREVER EVER?

[@Tuuume]

Didn't think much of this song as a kid only that is sounded tight,but looking at it now strikes as a very powerful song and visual.

[@KingStr0ng]

The original version has so much more depth, this one just makes him sound swallow(yes I know he is but still) lol

[@christianvillalobos9704]

fucking facts

[@SchwarzRyan]

honestly thats how i feel right now! i used 2 think this was dope as a kid and now hearing it in 2017 im like dam this is one of the best hip hop songs ive heard lol i like this version more than the jay z remix for some reason.

[@ivyspot]

First time i heard this song was in 2007 , i was 11 and i thought damn this is dope. Fast forward to today, i'm 22 and i look at this song with very different eyes, i never actually appreciated the genius of this song before.

[@chrispaulk4986]

IIIAMALEX I was 16 this made me a Kanye Fan, each album has a different feel but all are classic af

[@thabolephoto4753]

If there's one thing that is certain, it's that Kanye is a musical genius! He has birthed so many styles, whilst consistently evolving in each and every project he's given us. Let's give Kanye flowers whilst he's still alive

[@andrewferguson7285]

The Power Of KNOWL3DG3 & Loyalty To Self.

[@shechan3855]

It's crazy because although this song is a bop its speaking on a real issue that people didn't really discuss. I never knew about Sierra Leone until I was in highschool and read a memoir about a child soilder who eventually came to America. I don't care what anyone says about kanye he's so involved with people and giving voices to the voiceless and i can do nothing but respect that.

[@gypsieladie]

Umm...NOWHERE in this song does Kanye talk about that. Let's give the man his credit, the song is amazing, but look at the lyrics. It literally is yet another song about how great he is. From start to finish. And he's not wrong. If there is a deeper level or wordplay I'm missing, let a sista know. Cuz it has completely flown over my head. Lol

[@shechan3855]

@@gypsieladie go look up the lyrics

[@Smyle001]

@@gypsieladie listen to the remix with jay z, he speaks more about the issue

[@jamesbedukodjograham5508]

@@gypsieladie Yeah the song is misleading because it is all about himself and his empire.

[@ayodeledavid3034]

@@jamesbedukodjograham5508no the song was originally about the roc nation crew and their greatness then qtip was talking about the labour problem in Sierra Leone while they were recording the song that’s why the imagery is in the video

[@logicsir5257]

That second verse is one of my favorite Kanye West verses !

[@romier6267]

" I was sick about awards couldnt nobody cure me, only player that got robbed an kept all his jewelry " THATS A BAR this man is different. YEEZY FOREVER

[@Comuzzy]

Underrated bar, one of his bests

[@thecouch5404]

Snapped the fuck out

[@thecouch5404]

@@Comuzzy I was so young like this nigga can't be this hard man 😭

[@JayJay-iy6ri]

I’m from Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 I was young during blood diamonds conflict! But up today’s people without limbs are too much in my country

[@nairobiswife1177]

I'm siera leons too

[@JayJay-iy6ri]

Butteragoddes Ariana Add me on Facebook.Abu Bashiru Jalloh

[@actualfactual8737]

@Joey theGent They are Chirstians🇬🇪

[@HJules-cw6fb]

damn brother. My heart goes out to our people

[@naosayo2061]

@@actualfactual8737 it's a mixture mate some of my family is Christian some is Muslim

[@MyEyezAreLow]

kanye the type of nigga to unplug a phone at 99% bc "no one man should have all that power"

[@elizabethcummins8988]

im dead. 😂

[@shadesnfades1246]

I'M. FUCKING. DYINGGGGGG LMFAOOOOOOOO

[@shamshirhussain8198]

lmaoooo

[@GoatGawd911]

W

[@safiyasafiya3595]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@eracingproseriesnetwork]

"I ask if you talk about classics do my name get brought up". The answer is yes. This song

[@rupexo]

the second verse on this is one of kanye's best ever. without doubt

[@hexagonoctogon3140]

First verse was pretty good itself but i feel you

[@ChescoYT]

*Kanye's music is truly is fine wine, gets better with age!*

[@moddrrrusky2910]

You mean Kayne?

[@desireesimmons1539]

Very True♥️

[@somerandomidiot9996]

@@moddrrrusky2910 it's Kanye not Kayne

[@somerandomidiot9996]

@@desireesimmons1539 2:55

[@kevinbrown9284]

This is impeccable Kanye west. Brilliance.

[@Yellowgary]

+truckerlawyer what do I search?

[@YetiHype]

+Yellow Gary "conflict diamonds"

[@shanksleroux8005]

right u are..

[@SamArt6607]

Absolutly zero people are talking about the message of this song

[@AshleyE84]

Ever since this song came out in 2005, I can't help but say "forever-ever, forever-ever..." whenever someone says "forever." Thanks Kanye.

[@DAVIDDNORWOOD]

Thanks *andre 3000

[@AshleyE84]

DAVIDDNORWOOD True

[@DAVIDDNORWOOD]

Haha

[@eonsian]

DAVIDDNORWOOD i knew I heard it from somewhere

[@feiticeirafatale561]

I believe that is sampled from James Bond movie. I checked it out, yes it is.

[@jesusmedrano32]

Late Registration is a masterpiece, from start to finish. I consider it his magnum opus. Every so often I go back to College Dropout, Graduation and Late Registration. Currently I'm in this mood. 17 yrs after I first heard LR, it still blows my mind. Great album! 🔥🔥

[@DrunkMelon]

How do you feel about MBDTF?

[@christinaf1564]

Love college drop out 💯

[@christinaf1564]

🔥

[@kinster02]

I prefer the Late Orchestration version with the female orchestra.

[@obbymillion]

The College trilogy will always have a big spot in my heart, those albums just never get old.

[@MrEOM41]

verses still give me chills 💎

[@UponDemise666]

ExtraOrdinary MUSIC ya me too, but chills of terror & EXTREME nausea & anger because of how HORRIBLE "Kanye Chest-licker" really is

[@UponDemise666]

And he will remain to suck- forever-forever ever, ever ever, ever ever!!!! What a stroke

[@J.0.E.]

Exactly Ye a genius

[@carlosg6580]

My Kanye fave tbh

[@arizonaron1461]

The second verse is arguably one of the most lyrical verses ever.

[@shadebarranco3781]

Arizona Ron this is so true people will actually kill for diamonds its sad

[@paulvasquez7897]

Only playa got robbed and kept all his jewelry

[@funtimefreddie9637]

@@shadebarranco3781 It's got nothing to do with the diamonds.

[@brandonreed3670]

One of Kanye's most lyrical verses, at least.

[@georgefaux2154]

I always argue with my friends that this versions better and the second verse from ye is why my friends overrate that hov verse too much

[@Random-ni3uj]

This sounds like a futuristic James Bond theme. Speaking of James Bond, R.I.P Sean Connery The first and best agent 007

[@stevengu3196]

I'm gonna use it in my short film. The unmixed version sounds better

[@spencerfletcher6933]

Why would this be a futuristic Bond song when Diamonds are forever is already a Bond song.

[@stevengu3196]

@@spencerfletcher6933 EVEN BETTER

[@YONCE8701]

WHAT?? NO!🥺

[@HypnoticHollywood]

@@spencerfletcher6933 It's not the same as the Bond movie version.

[@therealdeal3161]

"Now all I need y'all is to pronounce my name it's KANYE but some of my plaques they still say KAYNE." My favourite line from this song 😂😂😂

[@therealdeal3161]

nope check genius.com/Kanye-west-diamonds-from-sierra-leone-lyrics/

[@Nolepiere]

I'm glad that is what you got out of the song....

[@fcfefwvw3792]

+lux natura You should by a trampoline the way you jump into conclusions

[@Shadoefax760]

he says "plastic" like his credit cards

[@djmayo4223]

he said some of his plastic still say kane meaning "credit cards"

[@Earscoop]

KZbin removing ad revenue from kanyes music is the best thing eva