Locksmith - Freestyle on Shade45 w/ Kay Slay

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Shot by Joshua Eichenbaum
Edited by Zero Luck
Locksmith destroys a classic Mobb Deep instrumental

[@iamlocksmith]

My New Album OLIVE BRANCH drops March 31, 2017. Preorder Here: bit.ly/LocksmithOliveBranch

[@hinglemccringleberry9138]

I can't wait for that shit. I've been pumping your music ever since I first heard this freestyle and it still gives me goosebumps.You are a fucking inspiration. Thank you and much love from Australia.

[@akeuten22]

iamlocksmith preordering that right now

[@carlolive3285]

Locksmith is fire there's no doubt looking forward to getting the new album keep doing your thing Locksmith!

[@murdacase187]

I really fux wit ya bro! Hopefully one day we can collaborate! #Dreamz

[@amazyeon]

iamlocksmith Û ÅRÊ PHÊÑÔMÊÑÅL 3 WÔRDS BRÊÅTH ÔF BRÎLLÎÅÑÇÊ 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥. LÔÇK🔒SMÎTH🗝

[@victorfalkon]

Rappers be thankful Lock keeps it underground

[@ijathill]

Lmao if lock wasnt underground meek wouldn't be in the picture and j.cole really would have to work to be the best.

[@victorfalkon]

Frank Furter Well, have you seen him elsewhere but at Shade45? Have you heard him on the radio or seen him on the TV? If you want to go mainstream - it's easy. Lock def choose to stay underground. Easy.

[@Just0wnedEsport]

Lock had involved in MTV rap battle back in early 2000's. He knows what it's like to be in mainstream media. It's safe to say he CHOSE to be underground

[@dariusbrown4440]

Pastor Vicrot Jr. Hah LMAO fr

[@lilrann9621]

right 👍^

[@MOETtelevision]

omfg!!! I'm straight boycotting mainstream rap. I didn't even realize shit like this still existed. this was like ice cold water on the middle of the desert

[@Ggv19128]

Lmaooo I'm dead. He's great tho

[@LiveFromPlanetSwag]

+Jonnie Dosia yes peeep page

[@Squirrel-Master]

+Jonnie Dosia Enjoy your new life and never turn back. Cheers to the Underground.

[@MrRedheadWonder1]

Jeff Turner is real af too. Straight lyrics ^S^

[@Rupshione1]

+Idyssey The MC Is this the Richmond CA Locksmith Fam?

[@kungfuvampire]

This is the best verse I've ever heard in my life! Respect to my dude Locksmith

[@InterstellarCloudd]

bruh you got bars too. your tbp verse with dirtbag dan was raw af

[@nobody3888]

+Kung Fu Vampire this isnt a verse? its a written freestyle, also If this is the best you've heard in your life than you havent heard of Nino Bless My friend, Latin Marksman, or R.O.A.M 3 , the whole albums based off Audiotrips, Niggas craaazzzy

[@nobody3888]

+Josh Guglielmo Don't get me wrong shits nasty, locks dope

[@kungfuvampire]

+Josh Guglielmo I have never heard any of those groups and what I like and what another person likes is SUBJECTIVE.

[@kungfuvampire]

+Josh Guglielmo as far as your misunderstanding of what a verse is or isn't. There isn't such thing as a written freestyle. Freestyle has an original definition of "off the top" otherwise known as improv and an adaptive newer definition where someone spits a random verse somewhere on the spot that isn't a song. What he just spit is a verse. A verse is ANY written rhyme. The fact that he's spitting it randomly in a studio and it's longer makes it a freestyle by newer terms but it's a still a verse regardless of why or what it was written for! 🍁

[@angelcaba5377]

I come back and rewatch I can’t believe this doesn’t have over 1 mil views , 🔒 is incredible , there is anyone with a working brain 🧠 would concur that locksmith is top tier above god level .

[@sppro994]

Real shit. Locksmith style remind me of Big L (R.I.Paradise) from Harlem

[@vinny5638]

I've just now realized that Lock is a top 5 lyricist in the game. I've been sleeping.

[@karmabltch7525]

Top 5 😡 Bro hes the best period

[@karmabltch7525]

@lilmil dosent make me a idiot -.-

[@thepag52]

@lilmil hes not an idiot thats not tnice

[@goldsage4722]

@@karmabltch7525 straight up

[@codysilver95]

This has to be hands down some of the greatest lyrics I've ever heard. This dude is that true real rap nigga.

[@Kconeday]

Honestly you literally just dropped more knowledge than the sickest college.. 🙌

[@xkelzx2178]

Lmaoooo

[@alexgarrafa]

+Casey Gibbs BARSSS!!!

[@letsfindout1621]

It was perfectly picked and polished, stripped of nonsense he really might be god sent😌

[@Ggv19128]

lol stop

[@jamesbyrne8187]

2020 this still holds as top 5 freestyle of all time

[@johnrobinson7666]

not a freestyle this is off his album

[@thellama3239]

@@johnrobinson7666 it’s still a freestyle lol. Freestyle doesn’t mean “off the top”. It hasn’t meant that in a long time

[@Ych-og4zi]

2023

[@2G1rls1Pudge]

What album? I need to get that ish.

[@ComedianMoGreen]

​@thellama3239 yeah. Goofy young folk changed the definition

[@KeithElite]

R.I.P. Kay Slay! 🙏✌🏾❤️

[@theallstargame3350]

It's fucking scary how good he is..

[@onlineghost831]

this guy needs more recognition. conscious people support him!

[@hazeboy8981]

Yeah by the views of it

[@paulreed1781]

I so agree

[@IT10thebest]

Murder is a capital offense, loc

[@f.w.3254]

I heard this over 20 times, and still drop my jaw in aw! Most of the new generation of hip hop don't appreciate or understand conscious lyrics. Keep spitting the truth!💯

[@Auspex420]

Very impressed. at 36yrs old not many people can still grab my attention. Much respect. New fan

[@malicioustactics6846]

8 years ago?! Still one of the best verses ever dropped on a Mobb Deep instrumental.

[@lukelegg5656]

How is this Dude not EVERYWHERE?!?!? Why is the world sleeping on Locksmith!!??!!?

[@LM4277]

Damn, I've been a fan of this nigga since he first beat Marvwon on MTV, and have since been following him catch bodies on Gindtime, as well as his radio cyphers and mixtapes. It's someone like this that the game has been missing for so long. This dude is true emcee, and has expressed the skillset and versatility to show for having the ability to rap with multiple styles under RELEVANT schemes while still retaining his lyricism, and stays loyal to the tradition. Plus we've already seen how much of a beast he was during his battle rap career, he didn't just show that he was good, but he completely DESTROYED his competition, everyone from Mistah Fab to both Dizaster and Daylyt. This is one of the few emcees today that matches his predecessors that hold the legendary status, and in some ways can possibly out do a few of them. I hope Lock get's the exposure he deserves.

[@saytex210]

I saw that battle

[@JXC98]

"We cop shoes before food cause our values are skewed"

[@mikerennie2024]

"We spend bread to get braids it's inbred we've been bred. We've been fed and misled, we duck shots to miss lead"

[@johnmills7392]

Bar code that was deep

[@derekmason7778]

the space between chasing my dreams n what il settle for

[@spacojentertainment308]

words can't even express how good he is anymore...He is hip hop, he is rap, he is an art

[@misterjahi]

Best Bars I've heard this year. Salute Lock.

[@RichardArcuri]

This shit is so deep... god damn. cant stop listening to it to keep learning more

[@sppro994]

He's so underrated. He brought bars and styles to this freestyle. Respect from Philly. His style reminded me of Big L (R.I.Paradise)..

[@liutaskaralius7986]

2023 still banging, pure lyricism

[@musol246]

damn his skills is sick af and he dropping knowledge

[@michaelotero4974]

Holy. Shit. I'm gonna go ahead and rethink my life now

[@senpai_sake3276]

2023 and I’m still coming back for a dose of this. Realism is hard to find these days.

[@smokeytarantino8836]

I still will never forget when I met you at Team BackPack MUNY 2017. Still got the pic we took together. Highlight of the 3 day weekend was meeting you Lock. Bless up.

[@MrSammersELsoho]

Damn man i can see why they dont like you. Never have i heard a guy dismantle hip hop so effortlessly KXNG CROOKED sent me hear.

[@mikechecks5994]

This will make you think Big L had an unreleased tape. So dope

[@charlesb419]

Still bumping in 2022. The realist 💯

[@isaaccrawford6676]

6 years later still listening to this

[@hazemnasser652]

I watched this like 50 times so far, and probably not stopping...

[@larryslivstein5057]

This is the REAL ESSENCE of what Hip Hop is SUPPOSED to BE and FEEL. Transparency and Originality with a hint Rebelliousness. FUCKING HIP HOP.

[@victorcanales3847]

best freestyle in the past decade

[@bettersocietyinitiative1717]

The legend our children deserve @iamlocksmith but will never be taught of by the mainstream... Respect.

[@omarsantana3680]

hello mr. locksmith. im your new fan. pleased to meet you

[@omarsantana3680]

***** sure

[@rotiman]

At about the 2 min mark i had to pause that shit and cop Lofty Goals.... #realrap

[@grahamcullison6631]

This should have more than 3k likes.... This is debatably the most content I've ever heard from any rapper in 5 minutes, especially in a freestyle. This dude...

[@colbyjames86]

It's a shame today's hiphop don't recognize the talent and greatness of this dude. If this was 96' it'd be a whole other story...

[@chronos1111]

God damn, hands down one of my favorite freestyles ever. Dope

[@dmggarcia3845]

best freestyle I've ever heard! the only one that can top that is probably just himself.

[@nightman333]

These lyrics have a lot of sustenance in them. True Hop Hop fans will truly appreciate this.

[@jondoe4964]

One of the few still speaking the unrelenting truth of the state of things. With flow and bars to spare. Much appreciated.

[@reginaldrobinson1714]

Its a shame hip hop like this isn't played on the radio all day every 90 minutes. The shits dope

[@killaviking7786]

Can we all just acknowledge this man is in a league of his own

[@larrylagarde7413]

Much love lock, know your words for years, people will be guided by and hear, much respect for your art

[@kalotanation9993]

Still watching this in 2019 😱😍

[@mikeliterus1628]

Holy fuck Lock never plays, just complete fireeeeeee.

[@JoryMoens]

Still come back to listen to this in 2019. Most underrated video on the internet.

[@mmartino56]

On point.. Thanks for BEing real with your heart express from the heart, feelz it.

[@irokhiphop]

My dude speaks nothin but the truth. Real hip hop. Support the movement.

[@MrLN0ble]

Look up locksmith team backpack cyphers. I didnt even know this was him till i came back. This nigga fuckin rips every single time

[@robertobagatti8660]

Thanks for posting this and doing what you do. Your work is the best reason for me to continue listening and believing in Hiphop.

[@animeanimal2222]

Love it love it love it. One of the best freestyles on Shade 45 ever. Keep it up Locksmith

[@jonpiper6703]

This has to be one of the sickest things i've heard. God damn!!

[@garrettleydig699]

'I'd rather be unknown than be known as a prostitute' Locks the truest

[@ncstateofmind]

just made me a fan...NVR heard of dude till now..and I'm like blown away

[@diligentpurpose6272]

Man I just gotta say thank you from the bottom of my heart for really showing us what can be conveyed using the English language via hip hop. This is pure gold and to me is absolutely untouchable wordplay.

[@123sleepygamer]

God damn.... Clearly one of the best lyrical masters in the rap game right now, mad respect bro.

[@wansycalderon]

you got something for real. i dont really listen to people on team back pack but when i stumbled on you. wow u make futuristic and kyle look bad💪

[@wansycalderon]

and this is coming from a rapper. i studied oldschool music so i know

[@Daisythebutterfly123]

Yeah you know all about it since you just heard it lol locksmith be spittin

[@AudioPhile]

Still one of my fave vids on KZbin, mad flow, legit lyrics. Probably my fave rapper. Dude gives me chills.

[@patrickswayzie9502]

Locksmith you are a god. Thank you so much for helping to carry the music that i love so much. Real lyricists are so hard to find anymore. This freestyle literally melts minds and opens brains. Keep your head up brother.

[@ShoTheEmcee]

Bruh, the way he called out pretentious backpack rappers......that is EXACTLY HOW I FEEL.

[@sergioboomer3]

This is amazing! It's hard to listen to this than other rappers who aren't even at this level.

[@shastjag78]

I am addicted to his flow.....need more!

[@zacharybrasher8194]

Been listening since this dropped and still banging it in 24' keep killing it lock

[@RealDJblaze]

DAMN!!!! Skills

[@Demiurge66]

Locksmith is just gold...I'm done. I wish him more success he deserves more reputation and recognition for his musical talent he slays 100% of the mainstream bullshit rappers and hes about king of the underground in my opinion cause he has overall balance between lyricism, speed, lyrical substance, and emtion. He's his own competition lol

[@MisterSuperBeaner]

Yeah, just gold. Not platinum. 😒

[@stephenvecchiola]

FIRE!! the beats.. hell on earth-mobb deep

[@jordanmercier3616]

I’ve listened to this a hundred times lol man’s still blows my mind. One of the best freestyles ever, arguably the best free ever.

[@mradrian1106]

Impeccable talent right here

[@NHPhamousPolo]

Indeed

[@Bubb23rd]

1Life 1Love so there can only be 1KING!!!!!!!

[@testostyrone33]

Acquaintance of mine just shared this on my timeline. It's good to know that some young artists still respect hip hop and embrace emceeing.

[@UziLoogiie]

Flow always on point, gotta love his energy

[@PHAT4LifeTV]

IT'S VERY, VERY HARD TO IMPRESS ME. IM OLD SKOOL AND HOUSEHEAD4LIFE. I CAN'T STAND MOST OF RAP/HIP-HOP BUT MY MAN, YOU JUST SPIT FIRE AND PICKED UP A NEW FAN! DA REALEST TISH I HEARD IN A LONG MINUTE, KEEP ON SPITTING THAT REAL TISH. YOU EARNED MY RESPECT!

[@Macsimus007]

PHAT4LifeTV All caps and the repeated use of the "word" Tish. I'm fairly certain you'd be impressed by a spinning top and jingling Keys you pleb.

[@stinkyboyandpops5948]

Macsimus007 yea cuz people that use the word pleb have room to talk about other people. lmao sit down idiot.

[@Macsimus007]

Julian Cortez Well seeing as he and you are obviously both plbeians, it's very fitting. Idiots these days.

[@stinkyboyandpops5948]

Macsimus007 you cant even spell your dumb ass word, dumbass.

[@PHAT4LifeTV]

Macsimus007 Out of respect for sensitive people I used TISH instead of SHIT. But YOU, my feeble minded commentor, obviously got way too much time on your hands that you had to go around trolling the net being a grammar Nazis. Since I am responding to your obvious attack on my comment I will not waste time with such politeness. I said TISH instead SHIT but I will now I feel free to call you a piece of SHIT with nothing else better to do than to be all on my PHAT AZZ passing judgement. You don't know SHIT about me arrogant moron. Now is that better that I insult you with small letters rather than CAPITAL letters? Truth is, TYPING IN ALL CAPS IS NOT A CRIME, THERE IS NOTHING WRITTEN IN LAW AGAINST IT. ITS JUST AN ANTIQUATED PATTERN OF THINKING WHOSE TIME HAS COME TO DIE AND GIVES MORONS LIKE YOU A REASON TO LIVE I GUESS. . . MOVE ON BECAUSE IT IS USELESS AND EVERYONE DOES NOT HAVE THE SAME OPINION ABOUT CAPS. PLENTY OF PEOPLE TYPE THAT WAY AND ONLY THE GEEKIEST, NERDIEST NO LIFE HAVING PEOPLE, GET IN THEIR FEELINGS SO MUCH SO THEY MAKE A COMMENT TO A COMPLETE STRANGER WITH NO MERIT OR VALIDITY. USURPING YOURSELF SOMEHOW SUPERIOR WHEN YOUR COMMENT ALONE PROVES YOUR LIMITED BRAIN MATTER AND PROVES NOTHING ABOUT ME. I HAVE THE RIGHT TO TYPE IN ALL CAPS TO EXPRESS MYSELF ON THE INTERNET. IT'S EASIER AND FASTER TO TYPE THIS WAY AND I DO NOT HAVE TO CONFORM TO THE INVISIBLE USELESS STATUS QUOT THAT MAKES A POINT OF POINTING OUT THE FACT I AM USING CAPS. THE SHIT HAS NOTHING TO WITH FACTS!!! #ImpressMeWhenYouActuallyGetOnMyLevel #CarryOn

[@cstsabone0]

Bought his album. Locksmith.......

[@iamlocksmith]

Thank u so much 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@Crushdawg]

I'd love to know your thoughts on Kendrick Lamar!!!!

[@iamlocksmith]

+Crushdawg he's dope!

[@Random-tl9bp]

+iamlocksmith word playing at its best 😅 Good job lock. Keep it up can't wait for your album

[@digimationentertainment9820]

+iamlocksmith Yea but you're doper. I can't wait to cop that album

[@SRMR93]

Just bought off Google Play. Can't wait to listen!!

[@jaymitch23]

Now that is a prime example of the mastery of style!

[@connorollive308]

phenomenal, and I dont use that term lightly. jaw droppingly solid

[@baldswagg79]

Lock just lyrically destroyed ever so called rapper in the industry. DAMMMMN!!!!

[@TheFoued]

Douzi

[@dreadpirateforex]

always been one of the best freestyles ive seen.

[@abdullahs.3675]

🔥🔥🔥 bars & the hell on earth front line beats just perfect 👌

[@NoelTeruGibson]

Top 5. Dead or alive.

[@Benjy1]

so true

[@envythagod8699]

You crazy he's not top 5 dead or alive lol

[@Benjy1]

Kyle Nelson he is, you only don't agree because he isn't well known. His perfect mixture of a message and lyrical creativity is insane.

[@envythagod8699]

Benjy L I'm not talking popularity, I'm talking about raw lyricism, he's not top five dead or alive 😂

[@envythagod8699]

You have niggas like Eminem, king los, Kendrick, lupa and many more, locksmith isn't trash but to say he's top five dead or alive is crazy

[@alexisflores4013]

I thank R.A for bringing me here. This guy is a lyrical beast. He literally destroyed the rappers I so called mcs. Thank you locksmith! You have my ears what they been craving

[@Izaya559]

im a huge fan lock just bought the album & i love every song on it keep it up

[@rickymoys4234]

I'm at a loss for words so proud to be a hip hop fan hip hop ain't dead we were just looking in the wrong spot radio is trying to dumb us down but real shit lifts you up I have nothing but respect to this man god bless

[@reidkm4389]

who is listening to this in 2019!

[@rj5657]

Since 2018 and still today

[@iwalkinzion]

2020... how did I not hear about this cat until 3 days ago😧

[@rj5657]

R ISM well now you know, so spread it yo

[@iwalkinzion]

@@rj5657 word✊🏾

[@oro7114]

Locksmith should collab with Lowkey

[@BozoTheDrunkenClown]

Because Locksmith is lowkey good

[@haychee7553]

SCARSSURVIVED Fucking yesss fam 🔥🔥

[@inaureoled3780]

"I'm lowkey like a locksmith working on both knees."

[@utterlybutterly7540]

i dont think they have the right styles too work together tbh, but great artists either way.

[@BOX3DOUT]

lowkey did stiff with immortal technique so he can definitely do something with lock.

[@YahshuaSavesByYahuah]

Always kills it!!!

[@ThaboAlvarez]

Still here, Da Locksmith Spitting A Heavy conscious message, the California Legend from the Bay 💯

[@Pazzoal]

"Rappers use big words but don't be saying much, to overcompensate for the music they had to rush, instead of creative ways to convey what they feel as such, they try to overcomplicate through their lyrics and that's a crutch, touching your note pad you're so mad that you pretend, so you spit the most far out shit that you can pen, but when you try to sound smart without substance in your art, you're just as bad as a swagged out rapper that you condemn" Is that a crack at K-Rino?

[@ryplatt84]

Al clutching your notepad*

[@SHZY504]

I was bout to type this out now, i know im late but i fucks wit locksmith for a long time. What you just quoted is some of the best shit ive EVER heard in my life.

[@meza189]

Al woah woah k rino actually has substance buddy just cuz you dont comprehend doesn't mean it has no value. More then 40 albums and counting. Lock is nice but k is the myth of a god MC. legend

[@hectormelmita136]

But if there is a person that can stand up tp K its Lock ...

[@IvefoundthetruthonMay]

If it is then he hasn't heard a lot of K-Rino. His music always has substance.

[@Badpak]

fireee

[@milkyoilrig8052]

Seriously who could disliked this it's the rawest freestyle I have ever heard period

[@TexasLongboarder]

LOCKSMITH bringing back real music!!!!

[@Ggv19128]

Lock just made a song on the spot lmao fucking beast

[@OutsideTheRopes]

BARS!!!!!

[@joshmoses_art]

NEXT LEVEL as ALWAYS!!!

[@shawng7902]

How do you know this dude is alone on his own level?? Heard about him 15 min ago. Trying to introduce my friends to it and each video is better than the last. I can't quit sending them. Guess I'll just have to send 20 videos to show him to people lol