*WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF DEAR JOHN?* 1. Show positive images of African-American men in entertainment and in the community. 2. Show that black men are loving - supportive - and that they take care of their children. 3. Show that black men are gentle - the opposite of what mainstream media has a tendency to show. 4. Provide a reminder of all who have come before us, who have done great work in our communities.
@SandeepSagoo10 жыл бұрын
This is the kind of Hip-Hop that should receive more recognition but, unfortunately, is often overlooked.
@terrencelovett179010 жыл бұрын
The Excellence of HipHop
@CarmenBIGPRESSURECaBoom10 жыл бұрын
OMG! This is so deep and it makes my heart swell as my mind reminisces back to a time when real black men with real black power walked this earth. It makes me feel so good inside. I love you, MC Lyte! You've always represented a voice of hope and healing for me and given me such inspiration. I am revived in the spirit and essence in this. Mmmmm...Thank God, Thank you. XOXO
@voskilltheentertainer25643 жыл бұрын
i love you a million times mc lyte..you will forever be rap legend..pure talent
@Theeartofme_10 жыл бұрын
I can't remember the last time that I saw a hip-hop video and loved it.
@freebornthaibreed3 жыл бұрын
This song got me going... When I feel like giving up, thus got me reenergized
@HairMeOutBook10 жыл бұрын
Yessss MC Lyte Yes Queen for supporting our Kings....Black Love!!! 😃💖👍
@momasnetwork9 жыл бұрын
The LEGEND opens her mouth....... BAM!
@NdidiOkakpu10 жыл бұрын
YES! *LOVING* the visuals. Simple. Clean. Injections of encouragement & upliftment. Feeling like the old days of consciousness are coming back to the people #MovementByMovement #EducateOurMen #StrongBlackFamilies
@charlie68i10 жыл бұрын
Positive, Positive, positive.. we need more of this in the air.. too bad Radio or any video station wont play this, not unless they are getting paid... love the message behind this Hip Hop song and video.. thank you
@roramisrael10 жыл бұрын
So nice...... real rap..... real music.
@Kstyles0010 жыл бұрын
This is straight FIYA! Why can' the radio stations play this? This is real Hip Hop. The Legendary Lyte stay bringing it I can't wait for her album to drop.
@MultiAugust1010 жыл бұрын
All I am going to say is thanking MC Lyte for the message so much needed in our time. Mainstream radio won't play great music.
@deshara781610 жыл бұрын
c'mon mc!!!!!!!!! this is a jam with a purpose. Share this, y'all!!!! We NEED this!
@Prosperity195910 жыл бұрын
Thank you MC Lyte
@lilozine3 жыл бұрын
feat. 10Beats & Common Produced By: Loudbox [Intro: MC Lyte] Dear John Know this life has been filled with stress and pain If I could, I would take it all away All away [Verse 1: MC Lyte] I know you gotta feel like your back is pinned against the wall most times But in those times, you remain open Closed minds will get you nowhere Gotta move with no fare, so dear I salute you Knowing everything you've been through is just a journey Every man must take the key For some it's not to make the same mistakes And fall victim to the chaos the world creates In the heat of the moment You can mistake an ally for an opponent And wipe your own out What a waste, and an evasive hate You discover that it's too late [Hook: 10Beats] (x2) What you wanna do So you wanna be ballers, shot callers Dippin' in the Benz straight lawless Or would you rather be fathers to your daughters? Even though it's getting harder [Verse 2: Common] A letter to the better, to better the demonstration Situation got you wishin' for ventilation Can't a nigga breathe, trying to find what I believe It's hard for a tree to grow when father figures leave Plus I got a seed and my baby mama need Smoke a little weed to keep my mind free Only God can judge me, so to him I plead Fifth in my hand, the myth of a man That I should know it all and I ain't supposed to fall Getting locked up and boxed up, protocol Writings on the wall, fighting for the cause Read a letter from the world and it said "It's yours" [Hook] (x2) [Verse 3: MC Lyte] Confused with those who say they have your back I feel your pain, I know you're under attack To be strong in all things in all ways, just ain't real, so some stray Lives left in hallways, death's breath is in the air Let your thirstful life persevere Someone once said you were chosen Bus as you gotten older, doors are now closin' Karma comes around And all those silly things you did as a grown child are wheelin' down in your direction But not all hope is lost Gather your thoughts for the second coming And I'm guessing you'll be stronger than you've ever been Ever [Hook] (x2)
@debbiedonald288110 жыл бұрын
This is so beautiful this is what we need positivity and creativity support and nourish the black mind and child
@queenofparis35073 жыл бұрын
Perfect song for this season...💜
@Jamtech7110 жыл бұрын
@user-kc4zq2bn2p8 жыл бұрын
Love u Lyte...Go back to the Nat Robinson days yeah this DC.SCORPIO STILL YA BIGGEST FAN
@MrShawnstare10 жыл бұрын
This what I'm talkin' bout. Fire!! & Substance!! all in one, what da game needs....Dope!!
@watchQueenETV10 жыл бұрын
FIRE! And a great message .....mannn, I wouldn't be mad if MC Lyte made a return.
@ohenesavant10 жыл бұрын
I love everything these two do and have done! This song is royalty!
@papayoukoulele27163 жыл бұрын
Merci 🙏 pour ton retour
@AngelaTriplett8 жыл бұрын
Love it!!!
@gen-si10 жыл бұрын
Yes! I support this.
@sammjackson70 Жыл бұрын
Y'all crazy MÇ Lyte is a beast!
@ortem00010 жыл бұрын
Loving this... Why is it so hard for good songs like this to get play?
@havensmayor10 жыл бұрын
So Dope,!
@edwordlive8 жыл бұрын
Awesome music, awesome message. Love it.
@deborahbrown213710 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love it!! Way to go Soror McLyte! EEE-YIP
@Polska_Gra_Karciana_cyberpunk Жыл бұрын
Fantastic!
@jesscalderon122510 жыл бұрын
great job lyte! dopeness... AS USUAL!
@IvanPauloCossa10 жыл бұрын
Loved it...
@karinivy10 жыл бұрын
excellent
@igorsutak10 жыл бұрын
oh finally some real music
@tonysearightinvestmenteduc25669 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@Ralphunreal10 жыл бұрын
fiyah!
@KennethBraswell10 жыл бұрын
Love it...Thank you for recognizing..and thank you for placing one of our (Fathers Incorporated) PSA photos of WWE Titus O'neil and his two sons. I'll have to share it with him and the Ad Council. Let's us know how we can help with your work.
@spicetbedhead8 жыл бұрын
Really good and the Lyrics are on point :)
@gesheed10 жыл бұрын
This song is so about me!!!
@SulaimanTheWordSmith10 жыл бұрын
Love it.
@DankSinisterMusic3 жыл бұрын
MC Lyte should make more collab songs with Common
@Mentagasm10 жыл бұрын
.....I said where the fuck is the love button! Bravo! Keep Rockin LYTE!!!! Yay!!!
Soooooooooooul B da Innovator!!!, what up!!, Yes sirrr..Blessings!!!
@xo.baixinha10 жыл бұрын
Thumps up. Hip Hop with a message. Not the shit that Nicki Minaj and her playmates are producing and toxic our generations.
@AllDailyInspirations10 жыл бұрын
Where can i buy the CD for this song?
@twinklestar75610 жыл бұрын
Nice
@MrCoolone70010 жыл бұрын
nice
@oo0l4ch0oo29 жыл бұрын
mhhhhhhhhh.....very very nice......very nice=) mclyte4president
@TheReal_E.IRIZARRY9 ай бұрын
1:38 The late Gerald Levert?
@roramisrael10 жыл бұрын
The one thumbs down has to be from (lowercase on purpose), the grand dragon of the knights of the kkk.
@sheisfavored9 жыл бұрын
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