Mick Jenkins - What Am I To Do (prod. Kaytranada) | A COLORS SHOW

COLORS & Clarks Originals present:
Chicago emcee Mick Jenkins comes out swinging with a performance of the high-spirited, Kaytranada produced single “What Am I To Do”.
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*Lyrics below* [Verse 1] Ali's jabbin' them shit feel like hooks The less you got stuffed in your pocket books The more these politicians just sound like crooks They give me sloppy looks They gave us nothing, had to hustle same way coffee cook Early morning grind trying to help these niggas wake up Etch A Sketch flows, I got the shit to shake up Niggas switching clothes Niggas even switch their face up But these clowns could never really switch their make up Family's in your genes Fuck is that, Mesquite? My triple beam onto bigger schemes I'm on these waves Don't expect a hand-clap 'cause you swim upstream I'm expecting sand traps, I be in the green If we talking green backs I'm back in the black Been having the formula since Similac Delicate flows under heavy metal bars but they're still intact What's a nigga to do? When you call the police but the trigger's on you Shit crazy, man [Chorus] What's a nigga to do? 'Cause I be streaming black they'll beat me to blue Put it on TV then tell you what's true What's a nigga to do? What's a nigga to do? When you call the police but the trigger's on you [Verse 2] Pull up on 'em shining CeCe Winans with the C notes Redefining everything the black man denotes I could devote time How many times have we rewrote lines to get it perfect Miss me with inertia I'm on dirt You gon' need assumptions, almost certain My assertion we gon' see if you got gumption We gon' see if you gon' play it smart or you gon' be on dumb shit Wrong answer, we-go-dumb shit Slow you up on some speed-bump shit On some ski-jump shit I'm taking flight 'cause all my flows cold Setting bars, no pole vault I never blow smoke unless it's unleaded I guess you won't know my worst No unedited stress Go on wax, I mean [Chorus] What's a nigga to do? When you tell 'em who you is and they be like "Who?" What's a nigga to do? Yeah, what's a nigga to do? 'Cause I be streaming black they'll beat me to blue Put it on TV then tell you what's true What's a nigga to do? What's a nigga to do?

[@pseudolemon8272]

every channel should do this

[@ChildishGambeaner]

You got a lot of lyrics wrong

[@blsphmsblack91]

Miskeen. at least i think so.

[@swamidesperado8075]

@@ChildishGambeaner I think that's from the full song.

[@swamidesperado8075]

It is I just checked I think they only messed up shits in the beginning.

[@mirianalajtman7728]

He sounds like a jayz who isn't nervous. So much natural personality.

[@PerocDisgusting]

miriana lajtman idk about that man he sounds wayy different.

[@Loose_Change]

I think it’s more because he was on that Hov flow. Not that I think Mick’s biting styles or anything, just seeing it as relatable or similar

[@ishtaroshun7429]

Yes!

[@marktjaeger]

yo comment of the decade

[@myeyeshurt5566]

jay aint nervous, he's just calculating and paranoid. D'evils...

[@XxQueenChristinaxX]

Kaytranada is one of my favorites. He’s a great producer.

[@PerocDisgusting]

CHRISTI XX outstanding **

[@ceec8423]

very versatile as well

[@antoinettemiles5741]

He's my favorite next to Sango. Just saw him at AfroPunk and got my life.

[@pandapinda90]

I had no idea this was a kaytranada produced track but after good it is it all makes sense now haha

[@JRoss911]

Kilo Kish needs to drop a new project

[@111VoiceOfReason]

The way he "UUUHH!"

[@ashley66666]

I just don’t understand when people say there’s no good rap music anymore. Like, have you even making a basic attempt of trying to find it??

[@vernonherb]

It may be that it was a time when it was Just Out there and maybe they feel that HAVING TO LOOK for it IS the Problem

[@dej5839]

His complexion up against that blue is the best thing I've seen

[@notyouraveragekay2348]

Forrealz 💞🙌

[@vanceroday]

"they all beat me to blue"

[@iiivanoeee651]

This is just perfect Perfect flow Perfect sample Perfect color Just perfect

[@FROAT123]

One of my favorite rappers on colors 😍

[@veezy5821]

FROAT the GOAT

[@nicholassartin6096]

FROAT Check out my review of the song and subscribe PLEASE

[@nicholassartin6096]

Valdon Brissett Check out my review of the song and subscribe PLEASE

[@petercarboni9053]

FROAT I see you that Mac Miller tribute was fire!!

[@duhJaank]

One of my fav rappers . period

[@56Sheckles]

Song hitting different lately

[@KAKOdhaBADDEST]

Man what

[@Mynigameguy710]

That casual style with the orange shorts contrasts the blue well.

[@CptRexFilms987654321]

NerdAce Complimentary colors bruh 👌🏻

[@guye94]

Mick’s style is unmatched... his Instagram is clean af

[@mekwan3019]

@@guye94 freshest man on earf

[@raerivi1574]

One of those artist you don't want the world to taint. Sooo good 😍🕸👑👑

[@joshuastuart4793]

You hit the nail on the head

[@brisson182]

Gift from the great Divine

[@TariqAmazin]

mainstream aint gone taint him.

[@mahziaxiom8904]

One of those artist the world could never🙌

[@kaseydiego6736]

Don't taint him or the channel...almost don't wanna share but to good not too! Right on!

[@martinarayadiaz3895]

that choppy groove is everything

[@trustthemolf6169]

Mick's flow so effortless. class of his own, i can't compare him to no other.

[@Eliandhimself]

Jr. Molefhi I’d say his closest musical relatives are jay z and Isaiah rashad.

[@mh6679]

Top fuckin tier

[@alop5921]

Only ones kinda like this is say Ab-Soul and Saba..mick and Saba have a song together too!

[@Trecope]

Can't believe they got Mick Jenkins on here. Colors you gleefully surprised me once again.

[@kaizenkltr]

WHEN YOU CALL THE POLICE BUT THE TRIGGERS ON YOU?!

[@Amiraclenik]

Do you hear me

[@phillipmkan]

EYYYYY SMAXXXXX😂🔥🔥🔥 I found the homes lurking

[@kaizenkltr]

Phillip Mkandawire HALA HALA HALA

[@ptrcrispy]

UH

[@DaInstudaFilm]

Hi

[@balazsborbely5207]

This beat always gives me chills. And with Mick's voice and flow it's like bread and butter.

[@tylermatthews1103]

BLACK TALENT IS FALLING FROM THE SKY LIKE RAIN BRUH, IM HERE, IM VIBING

[@stronglou9238]

I saw "Produced by Kaytranada", i clicked. I listenned Mick Jenkins for the first time, i will click.

[@Andresbutdigital]

Stronglou923 listen to his mixtape “The Waters”

[@kirkdouglas8089]

WATERS!!!

[@dane1751]

I'm partial to trees and truths personally but "the waters" is definitely his most accessible. For real tho, all his shit is gold

[@heavenlylamb514]

SAME!

[@rollonwithdaroad2524]

Dan E yoooooo, trees and truth is hella underrated. That mixtape SLAPPSSSS

[@BaneRain]

I cant believe im seeing mick on colors. Loved thia guy since the waters

[@jordankoehler3752]

Martyrs was my introduction

[@warmfridge3320]

Water[s] was my first introduction to him too, love this guys flow and lyrics 🔥

[@ProfitusMaximus]

Thank god for the waters

[@erick2good]

Mick Cage, Trees & Truth.

[@MikeEpps90]

Dear god the world really needs a whole Mick & Kaytranada project pls make it happen 🙏

[@RuthwikRao]

we still ain't got this, guess we ain't ready

[@romains4845]

He is the reason why I came back listening to hip-hop and honestly I don't regret it. His flow is insane... so chill bro no aggression. Everything's under control.. thanks bro

[@MzKegz]

i see mick jenkins, I know im about to get a life lesson.

[@WonderKRW]

Mz Kegz I feel better about the album after hearing this song.

[@flyboogieartz]

Facts Sis! Yesss*

[@williecox4046]

Faxx

[@BaltzerBoy]

Word he’s got that conscious flow. Reminds me of this new UK rap group they’re stuff is 🔥🔥🔥 heard em on radio kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4m6f5Vnn7p7r5Y

[@Llekamania]

FACTS #HipHopLives

[@goodtalkxyz]

A perfect piece.

[@IzzyCooks]

It’s beautiful how the original song has 300k views but the un-edited, raw version has 2.5 million views. It really shows how genuine his music is

[@BrokeBoi]

Mick Jenkins da goat. Nough said

[@MrLordRiz.]

Broke Boi stfu bitch

[@hunterx5niper461]

Song is fire af and he has other great tracks but goat idk about that one lmao

[@maeguardini204]

So aesthetically pleasing. I wish my dreams could happen in one of COLORS’ studio haha Such an imposing presence by the way. Loving the vibe. Keep it up.

[@stroykA123]

COLORS' drop without a comment of Lou Guardini aka Woowoo aka Clutcheuse pro is not a proper COLORS' drop

[@maeguardini204]

SamLHL 😂😂😂

[@Cutemoneyman319]

1:35 when she’s using teeth

[@justjayy85]

💀💀💀

[@30roundthecorner]

Maaan I had to read this comment at work...got me dyin in this mug lmaoo

[@juanmedina7064]

IM FUCKING DEAD💀

[@audreywaight6828]

I AM DEAD

[@jacquisesheppard2238]

This the type of comment I been looking for😭😭

[@illinoisunited217]

These the type of artists that should be the focal point of mainstream hip hop

[@Pro-habits]

He got a unique flow always dropping timeless tracks & lowkey sounds like HOV

[@GoB1996]

My man dropped the best Jay-Z song that Jay never dropped. “Soft Porn”

[@nottix624]

Mick and Kaytranada is such a ill combo forreal

[@lukejamesbgn]

Snapped! I know some people weren't crazy about THC but I loved that album. Can't wait for the next one!

[@PesterFester1966]

Yup....... I think lyrically and ecstatically this is where he's gonna solidify himself.

[@GamingWitRad]

Loved ThC not my favorite overall project from mick but one of top three songs is on there

[@korion7586]

This song is still relevant to this day

[@blvckbrd1]

Mick & Kaytra !!!!! Awesome collab!

[@kelvinarnold5458]

This song needs to be heard now more than ever.

[@samyoe]

Jenkin's ain't scared to spit some consciousness

[@vanceroday]

ppl do NOT understand how deep this song is 😭

[@CAcharlesandre]

AT this point, we need a project with Kaytranada ! 🌊🌊🌊

[@4nnunaki]

I love this kid. He be spittin straight FLAMES. Thank you COLORS

[@surrenderkai]

spits so effortlessly, and rides the kaytra beat so smoothly. true talent!

[@BravoShow]

Mick gives me hope that hip hop ain't completely lost in this generation.

[@blvkopvl5979]

really appreciate mick as an individual in hip hop, dude has flows and lyrics like no one else. and he dresses like no one else either, has his own style all around

[@Caesar_Online]

underrated

[@shamegame3201]

It’s an honor Colors. Thanks!!!

[@samuelathornton8783]

needed right now

[@hiddensquid5436]

nahhhhhh this is actually fire!!!this is the waters mick, this that clear pure mick to my ears

[@b-cuz-im-batman2539]

Song more relevant than ever! 🔥🤾🏽‍♂️

[@GroovyBearTV]

"Im on these waves,don't expect a handclaps Coz you swim upstream" 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@mosjeffinately7822]

Water.......Siiiiiiiiiiip!

[@zeth7137]

Finally Mick Jenkins got on COLORS, I've been patiently waiting for this one, Mick never has never wrote a bad verse 📝💯 Please get Tobe Nwigwe on, he's such a talented rapper perfect for COLORS, he'd kill it 💥🔥🔥💥 #getTWISTEDsundays

[@gabrielhoward5601]

Fyi just seen this comment today 12.10.2021 and wanted to let you know that Mick Jenkins finally did a Tiny Desk Concert that dropped today on KZbin! 😎🎧🎵👌

[@darcellp4161]

He said "had the formula since similac" . Im done. His wordplay is unreal. Incredibly underrated

[@Scythesyn]

Finally an original flow, been a while since I heard one! Mick still got it.

[@UBZUKki]

Liking the flow....Loving the sample...."Can't hide love"

[@immabigkidnow1]

SHOUTOUT KAYTRANADA

[@namederek3610]

This version is much better than the one on spotify. Could you guys please upload this version to spotify

[@beinerthchitivamachado9892]

Kaytra and Mick is such a GOATED Duo.

[@iamjshep3]

Here after Kaytranada produced a project for IDK. Had to go back to this sick performance by Mick Jenkins and this funky beat.

[@jeromesavagescorpionking6520]

His rapping his pure... Dope flow like Jazzy🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🙏

[@PerocDisgusting]

Awww shit this is brand spanking new too 😨😨

[@natewick1486]

“I’m on these waves, don’t expect a hand clap cause you from upstream.” 🔥

[@keneilwetsotetsi3142]

His confidence, the way he's feeling the beat and lyrical content😌 I love me some Mick.

[@isaiahmoseley5503]

"Im on these waves don't expect a handclap cause you swim upstream" 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kgomotsokolokoto5992]

That 1st line...over for everybody!!!

[@geebee44]

Earth, wind, and spit fire...

[@bradyhenricks6601]

real hip hop plain and simple

[@CamaraYungaStarJack]

One of the best in the game rn 😤😤😤

[@jamarharris3392]

Few songs can make you wanna go make a song as a Emcee this is one of them

[@seraphiaworkneh5293]

presentation of this song 10/10 fr

[@thegeodude2]

0:47-1:10 most beautiful sounds i've heard bruh

[@Whatsittooyaaa]

Criminally underrated😤 Mick did his thing on this

[@PerocDisgusting]

Reginald Dumornay CRIMINALLY!!!

[@jv_smile]

It's about timeee, COLORS finally drank some water. Shout out to my man Mick, keep making waves 🌊🌊

[@noormahmood444]

That tone he has and that color he spits is so nostalgic. I love this.

[@fcuksleep]

Bars and beats so brilliantly meshed together. Vibrant color gives it a different feeling

[@lilbraaivleisbillings5369]

I'm jealous of all the people listening to this for the first time

[@chrism.nsarille2842]

Well done. Kay x Jenkins is too good. Both are great artists!

[@aron_1359]

Mick jenkins has grown a lot honestly. Different styles he uses in his music is krazy good.

[@jayfatzthedude]

Coldest Ever to Hit the Colours Mansion of Shades

[@RephaiahTchazelIsrael]

i aint rewatched a colors video this much since goldlink came through

[@wolfy2by4]

Known both of these for a while, so happy to see the collab on COLOURS no less... Go hulk mode mick!

[@Hamasakifanboy]

Omg. You got Mick on here. He destroyed it, as usual

[@Similee]

good gracious, such feelings from this can't be duplicated

[@whothisis]

Kaytranada and OnGaud have the most fire beats

[@davidonuoha8622]

My dream has come to reality thanke a lot colors.

[@foxie2cool]

Glad to have you back Mick!

[@dariuseatmon3971]

I don’t know what it was, but as SOON as the first word of the first line came out of his mouth, I knew I had to add him to my library

[@VeqraNxckyLeaderNxcky]

when you call the police but the trigger is on you ... #justiceforgeorgefloyd

[@michaelmulugeta8203]

@Justin Rodriguez and it's relevant because #justiceforgeorgefloyd, do you not see the link, or perhaps you don't believe he deserves justice? What's the point you're trying to make?

[@eriecatiz]

💪✊

[@DeAndreDior]

Pull up on em shining CeCe Winans with the 'C' notes 🤌🏾

[@nk-salinger]

you cant get more hip hop than MICK

[@edddeee]

Mick's flow and lyricism are on another level.

[@jamessanchez9942]

Obviously lyrical flow a thing of beauty.. but this beat just hits my souls so damn nice

[@Yodael_g]

Harder than all the ones I’ve heard before 🔥🔥🤘🏾🤧

[@genesisalejo3391]

He’s way too lit

[@MarcoMalfario]

everything kaytranada touches man

[@Labulleholistique]

Wow 😍😍 Much love 🌟🌟 -Neila 🌹 kisses from Toulouse, France ❤

[@treyfourr8217]

KAYTRANADA and mick Jenkins tape would be amazing

[@Eliza0Thornberry]

Lovin the way his lyrics flow so smoothly. 🌟

[@curfewswayze]

Love you Mick! 💙

[@Melanie-uu5qh]

Sounds like jayz and i love it :) :)

[@iamhallo68]

Etch a sketch flow got these people shook up

[@kenessepolutele8458]

please put this on spotify oh my gosh

[@AWordFromMrJones]

WHOOooooooooooo!!!! I was not ready for these spoken words by Mick Jenkins. LOVE IT!