NONAME - Shadow Man ft. Saba, Smino & Phoelix (Telefone)

[@DavidSmith-lt8zx]

I heard this song a month after I got my first apartment following a bout of 6 1/2 months of homelessness resulting from finally deciding to leave an extremely toxic home life. It carried me through the following few years of residual trauma and struggles with addiction while trying to balance a full time job and graduate highschool. Anytime I found I was losing myself I would go for a walk until this tape was done and it was like I was starting fresh from that point. My worries for the week would almost be forgotten. Last summer she came to Ottawa and performed for a crowd that could mostly care less who she was (naughty by nature and Blue Rodeo were after her so it was a weird mix) aside from maybe 15 other people that I could see who were there for her and yet she brought this energy and love that you could tell she won most the crowd over by the end. (That is so rare, ESPECIALLY WITH OTTAWA CROWDS.) She walked off stage after finishing her set and I accepted that I wasn't going to hear one of the song that saved my life but still had one of my favorite concerts to enjoy (chance and Kanye came two years before, who are two other artists who have assisted in a lot of growth and that festival is low-key how they met so shoutout the 613 for that). 5 minutes later she comes back giggling realizing that her set wasn't done and had time for one more (she had smoked a blunt before the show and forgot lol) As soon as that first chord hit I screamed a noise I never thought I could make and she looked at me with the biggest smile and never took her eyes off me as I rapped her whole verse back to her. In that moment it felt like it was just me and her and I could feel the joy and astonishment she felt seeing this 6'3 lanky ass caucasian screaming her verses back to her like he was watching someone perform Bohemian Rhapsody at a karaoke bar (apparently that's a thing we do.). I have a lot to still figure out but progress is being made everyday I get out of bed, and the days it's a little harder to I put my earbuds in and close my eyes as this song plays and go back to that moment for 5 minutes and remember that feeling I had in he front row of that crowd. Thank you Fatimah for one of the most genuine unspoken interactions I've felt and for one of the best live concert experiences I'll ever have. I was there alone but it didn't feel like it - Dave

[@rasputinsfinger396]

good luck bud

[@ceceruben6113]

This was beautiful thanks for sharing

[@snanstv3764]

David Smith Sucks she probably thinks you a racist

[@diegoreyes5904]

his music is a blessing, he has come to Peru and he continues to help me day by day

[@wpbdog1625]

Dope! I love music and her too! She was my favorite show last year ( and I go to lots) so much so I went to see her TWICE.

[@chelle315]

My daughter introduced me to this song....it stays on repeat whenever she hops in my car....lol. I'm glad she doesn't listen to too much of that mumble crap rap...somebody tapped into J. Dilla's spirit with this one...

[@naderahmed6414]

Rochelle H I love this😂😂

[@chanEl9SunRe]

My daughter put me on too! Beat supa groovy

[@Dupylo]

"mumble crap rap" okay relax take it easy

[@dandelion6617]

Dupylo it’s true

[@tomfoolery3882]

automatic respect to you as a parent gee

[@Mila.Akilah]

2020 anyone? this song is a work of art.

[@Astraldymensions]

Not sure if I want this to play as I am laid to rest, but in the moments I'm passing from life to death I'll hope to hear this and join the nightingale. Amen

[@dylbinawesomeperson]

No matter how many times I listen to this, that opening drop just grabs my hand and drags me into this song.

[@johniautumn6847]

Noname is so underrated

[@houuseplant]

I started a new hobby I call binge-bopping where I just spend like 12 hours listening to FREAKING AMAZING SONGS while singing to them and this is very early in the playlist hehe

[@Trynatostayalive1234]

uwu avery wats yo playlist

[@liv4cause]

Link us with ur playlist! ♡

[@eddywardo15]

PLAY THAT METRO BOOMIN AT MY FUNERAL

[@EmantheHeartbreak]

best line

[@Focus-Perception]

I read this right as he said it in the song too

[@burnttoast7334]

eddie yes

[@sunflwrchyld]

Was I the only one that wanted the “Metro Boomin want some more” tag to play as he said that.

[@aliaawilson]

eddie YAAAAAAAAAASSSSSZZZ

[@jennifermyers7619]

The day my bearded dragon died I kept singing the hook to him hoping to take his pain away even just for a bit. "Bless the nightingale, darkness keep you well", seemed so appropriate. His beard was usually black from all the pain he was in except for someone would sing to him or hold him; it would get all white, but only during those times. I didn't know I would lose him until we took him to the vet later that day and we realized he wasn't responding to the meds as much as we were hoping. A piece of my heart & soul left me and went with him that day. I believe strongly in a songs ability to send messages between this life and the next. When I hear this I know my buddy knows how much he is missed. I never thought I would grieve this hard for an animal but that little guy opened up my heart so much. May he rest in painless peace. We tried our hardest and I hope you know we didn't want you to go but you were in too much pain. Tell my brother I love him. Ill see you both when the time comes.

[@azy_t]

Saba's Verse is one of his best...and smino was good too this song made me open up to give and ear to smino now he's on of my favorite rappers

[@janiceminage8425]

This is pure poetry... just beautiful

[@dimekaline7636]

How do you see me? How do you love me? How to do you remember me? Amaurotic nightingale I hope that darkness keeps you well When I can't fall asleep at night I blindly taught myself to fight Aw shadow man shadow box, please keep your hands up And if you get knocked down don't forget to stand up Bless the nightingale Darkness keep you well Bless the nightingale (I pray it keep you well) Darkness keep you well [Noname:] Shadow man shadow box, dance in the dark with me This resurrected agony there's apathy for caskets Everything I ever loved I lost in the magic I claim by the river, my body delivered When I die there's 27 rappers at my funeral Moses wrote my name in gold and Kanye did the eulogy Remember all the bashfulness, understand the truancy Here I stand in front of a college dropout My music was a church when my spirit hopped out Met a gypsy in LA and she reading my palm tree Mysterious situation like kissing the concrete i.e getting money I been close to heaven Baby claim he love me, hold me down forever I never should have bought this halo He waiting for me at his table My funeral a Disney fable Cause the king bout to take me home [Saba:] Preach, church, tabernacle, Tallahassee sunshine Southern is my bloodline we know it'll come time...to go And though I leave like alumni I'm lying like a lullaby and quiet like my tongue tied...alone Bury me in satin, tell the pastors say the sad shit same class with the whole...first row And if ashes turn to ashes then I'm back in my first form with a dust storm with a corner...and coke Morbid or late, Lord give Lord take Viva la muerte, mortal man Less love, more hate More like mortician, we meet our fate Funeral home lookin like a home that I used to live in You wasn't supposed to go so soon I took it for granted Maybe we'll meet the next life, maybe another planet Open my soul but then it'll end with an open casket [Smino:] Uh ay Tippy toe on a tightrope Leaning on green and it gon be a dice roll I'm feenin a feline who mindset Afeni I got two packs for us Gold on my gumline done got rich off my tongue Sticky dro in the tight roll Cleaning my grievances As a lil' heathen I Sat pledge allegiance out Never believed in yall System I needed more And I done went Figaro with the finger roll Landed wrong split my head, start leaking songs And I'm worser than they worst, they make a nigga live forever Flock with them birds, my heart stay lighter than a feather It's gon be niggas boomin' at my funeral Tell em play Metro Boomin' at my funeral St. Louis taught me death could be your neighbor, stay away Don't take the family for granted better days await [Phoelix, TheMIND, Cam O'bi:] Bless the nightingale Darkness keep you well Bless the nightingale Darkness keep you well Bless the nightingale Darkness keep you well Bless the nightingale Darkness keep you well

[@cheliabatkin]

Oil Thel9 9o O

[@kamekami4879]

@@cheliabatkin bet

[@ugoiba5357]

Thanks

[@MMayhem777]

This is such a beautiful song. So much soul and it’s something I can bump on my way to see my family. This will never get old

[@aleccooks]

this song is made by angles. whitnessed by yourself how they lift you up into the sky!

[@DrinkmoWater.]

I still love this comment. God bless G

[@JavierRodriguez-uj7vi]

What kind of angles? Acute or obtuse?

[@DrinkmoWater.]

Ahaha obtuse cause the bars went over our heads

[@taylornyree6002]

DrinkMoWater that's deep l0l 😂

[@davisdavis468]

+Taylor Pouncil He/she listens to steez and talks about drinking water, of course what they said is deep

[@youngking4941]

I'm so happy we have this kind of talent in Chicago

[@spreadlove8291]

This really gives me a Bilal/Musiq Soulchild/Deangelo feel. I loooove music like this!!

[@juanin200]

I'm pretty sure this is the cry from heaven that Kendrick Lamar talks about in Sing About Me

[@jadegemsss]

this is a perfect response to Sing About Me

[@Zetiina]

I can't stop replaying the beginning

[@athenasimanu8560]

It’s 2019 and this song is STILL everything. Definitely a song I will play for my children

[@sinironheart8413]

Bitch, are you DUMB! This song is a prayer to demonic forces. Don't you DARE play this shit for your children!

[@eyewtnssblues]

I can't believe J. Cole passed on this beat

[@daysbeforejulio9736]

Jody GB yea

[@jellifish9389]

What was the original beat?

[@thatnikkakris2339]

It’s not his style. The last part tho...

[@dezzcarter5987]

This would still be the best version

[@mtemkuu7181]

Thank God he did. He a lame anyway tf

[@renzerika1014]

this resurrected agony, this apathy for caskets everything i've ever loved, i lost in the magic

[@Reali_Visions]

I first heard this song last year, I was at my lowest point in my life spiritually, financially, and creatively. This song helped me so much, I'm still in the pit but I'm fighting now. This song reminds what I've been put on this earth to do and I'll do it. Peace and love for everyone here, lets goooo

[@sinarobyn5252]

This is beautiful. “Tired but I’m fired up” the words on Jhené Aiko - check her out if you haven’t already! I hope you’re doing well. Well done for getting to this place. Peace ☮️

[@trenetysweetz]

gently rocks me to sleep ....melodic hypnotic eargasmmmm

[@genyawine8746]

I feel with this whole album

[@ItsJustAidenYT]

I’m convinced this is one of the best rap songs of all time. Everyone killed it. It’s so soulful, the instrumental, the acoustics at the end. It all sounds like it’s one big jam session / freestyle with friends. Its lively, sounds like a “first take” type thing. It’s so fun, but the lyrics have a sad tone to them about the death of people, shootings, etc. Its amazing.

[@RipsharkTV]

lol I never realized I first heard Smino on this song. HIs album was dope as well

[@ms.dsopretty5285]

The end of this song infuses the ad libs and music is my absolute favorite

[@maximsarian1664]

best song on the album (which is saying a lot).

[@tangysquirrel]

Sunny Duet is close

[@mr.giveyogirlback957]

Imma need the address of the 30 that disliked

[@diegovillarroel8222]

Mr. GiveYoGirlBack you once you are done giving them a visit can you pass the addresses along?

[@loveyourself8921]

@@diegovillarroel8222 I'd really love to have them too

[@tomashworth1699]

@@loveyourself8921 I want your address shawdyyy 😩😩💅

[@mayicheckyourvibe7234]

i'm not giving her back i'm keeping my girl

[@thumbsdown7684]

@Ethan Vanni G. Golpe 128 now

[@mthethelelifin1093]

wow how did I get here? love the beat and the gal's bars

[@HarleenFrancesQuinzel1st]

I'm living for this..... This song makes me wanna call my Lyft driver and give them a ride home 😍😂

[@BTD28]

How is this not on every radio station everywhere

[@CFrink]

I wish NoNames verse lasted longer, its short, but my favorite verse on the album

[@mayorgadiaz]

hacía años que no me gustaba un disco de principio a fin como este.

[@truecrime_doc]

this song is LIFE

[@oliabby5034]

Saw this song on tiktok first time listening to and I’m rlly fw it🥺

[@lustfulpringul9815]

Saba’s part tho🥺❤️

[@Nikki_Uvatera]

Listening to this and thinking about everything going on in the world. May God be with us. ♥️🙏🏿

[@loveyourself8921]

Never knew I needed this song First time hearing this genre of music and am just amazed 🌸

[@mr.fr0zak416]

I have a feeling noname is about to be a household name 🤙🏼

[@dwaynemosbey]

This is Fire! It has retro hip hop chill vibe.

[@eloquexquisite3103]

Noname x Anderson. Paak

[@bongobooty3379]

eloquexquisite yeeeeeeeessss👏😩

[@Dendosa]

that would be a instant classic

[@dsgee97]

I keep coming back to this classic

[@deshaymarley7275]

This song reminds of all those talented street rappers you see, and love but don’t really know, and I mean that as compliment, because this is fire🔥🔥

[@olos6149]

This song right here put me onto amazing artist 🙌 thanks gO

[@ac_one_thirty5499]

“Lord give lord take, Viva va la muerte” means love live death or something Itsa bar with meaning

[@qeen7496]

saba a goat

[@blaccroze9212]

I've never hit the like button so fast in my LIFE!!!!😍😍😭

[@SebsThoughts]

2019 and still bumping this

[@ebonywalker6813]

This is amazing. Man...this is great

[@jannajk91]

This beat reminds me of the old Kanye, but she adds a twist with a different flow... I'm loving her!!!

[@loydcavanaugh2360]

I hate I can’t buy this on iTunes one of my favs of all time 🤙🏽1K

[@francoraminponambalom6940]

songs like this make my life better

[@jayjordanx]

This album legendary

[@stretchEE1]

2020 still vibin

[@lilyann00]

The intro is all feels 😩🙌🏿

[@marcbatesting9901]

This will have millions of views by the end of 2017

[@jay-pi2ns]

Marc Batesting not even close. but it deserves it

[@zarlie2039]

this the song that plays at the buffet in heaven

[@skjohns09]

I love this. Thanks for such great music noname

[@boto8309]

Underground avengers of hip hop

[@snappy_.]

Apparently Cam O’bi produced the backing although a guy named Ralph Gene had the drums. Drums sound exactly like Dooinit by Common!

[@zilvestre]

WE NEED A COLLAB ALBUM BETWEEN THESE 3

[@retronicotine]

Amazing.

[@lovendor]

this song sounds like magic

[@Fairygirllivvy]

i love this song 😍

[@R08172]

Came back after 7 years, still sick

[@xo6164]

음악도 좋고 가사도 좋고 존나 좋다

[@syamimsyamim4613]

2018?? anybody?? and this song remind me adventure time 😢😢😆

[@genyawine8746]

"They make a Nigga love forever" Background: shh

[@WheartyC]

im pretty sure its live forever, i listened a couple times to check myself haha

[@GideonK]

WheartyC yeah it is

[@asias3000]

Smooth as hell yo the whole album is fye

[@riknitzburg9650]

this beat is like dilla, kanye, and a church mixed

[@THINK178]

Sounds like D'angelo

[@reinaldomartinez13]

@@THINK178 also sounds like musiq soulchild

[@connorlowe1302]

So fantastic!

[@EdwardHanford28]

If you know Music like 4real 4real u know how legendary smino verse is

[@g_funkmusic]

Let all those kids have them radio hits this shits for the real ones 🤷🏼‍♂️👌🏻

[@SpaceLab619]

This makes me happy.

[@carissaduncan7322]

Bless my Aunt Hanky and Uncle Junior. I think are looking out for me 😢

[@tdog076]

R.I.P KOBE 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@brianarutledge5349]

Chance needs to be on this

[@channelsage777]

That harmony though

[@serenity6831]

My fave of the album

[@dreamcurses]

this is absolutely fantastic

[@cherryjc7822]

Knew this song was gonna be fire before I clicked

[@VisionVoyagersOG]

Lort I found the soundtrack to my new beginning

[@cameronfell4415]

Heaven Bond with this one......

[@maatmelanin1159]

Smino the best rapper 💕💕💕✨

[@ebonymclean7752]

🔥🔥🔥I love the beat! The rap is a easy listen! NiCe

[@tracydorsey1541]

I need this in my life.💗💗💗

[@samlouft5508]

22' hallo we still here

[@jowej4978]

nicki minaj get almost a billion views noname gets 8 thousand what has the world come to

[@ethereal9996]

fr. this fukd up shxts done for a reason man

[@christianb7192]

jo wej Nikki got that bass

[@jowej4978]

Christian B nah it's cos she's got ass

[@TheDegobe]

nah media give her that spot light now for talkin about nothin.

[@tafadzwajrmurena8274]

Fair but respect her grind still Nicki has worked for what she has now. Nomane is still fresh give her time she'll blow up. It'll be great to see noname getting what she deserves for her hard work and talent but she is different from Nicki so for her what she gets back from her work will differ from Nicki's

[@chraosta]

The melody always reminds me of an old Mario game, not sure which one but it's there, anyone else? lol

[@sirjaejames]

SABA

[@quakerman6332]

Saba and sminos opposites attract really good in this collab

[@leonguy9837]

This amazing place keep doing this

[@heyjay7821]

A year later and still a bop🎶💖

[@Turttoepain]

saba's wordplay sheesh

[@vocidey]

We need a whole album from the band who played the outro

[@googleedood9721]

Bruz this is so good... 👍

[@judahblazes8420]

Anthing with smino bang he has a talent and style like no other to me

[@nettadaniels7818]

My soul 🖤 this song

[@autumnwillow2111]

god this is so nice to listen to high

[@andyinfante5547]

Best part of song starts at 02:15