Nyle "Let The Beat Build"

[@JesterC88]

I always come back to this video at random times. It's so well made.

[@TreSneaky]

Same, I'm always shocked at how few views it has too.

[@sodawaterlime]

i just came back to this video right now.. and gawd

[@carrottoponcrak]

Yezzir

[@NoirMagie]

Me too- I lose sight of it and then I think about it and have to have it immediately.

[@cjleazer2441]

Yessir. Just happened to me today. I forgot about it for years.

[@BroTeamChill]

I was a highschool kids when I first heard this, im 27 now, and I still remember the lyrics. A song can last you forever.

[@aSouthFloridian]

I was put on to this in my first year of dropping out of college and staying with my life long best friend at NYU. I’m 33 now I must have been 19 maybe 20 then. Damn. 😮

[@prettyfairworldbro]

13 years later still gives me goosebumps

[@dreadstilldead17]

man i have to come revisit this once in a while been a while since i heard it 9th grade year now I'm graduated and 20 years old good time good times

[@dmvinedata5769]

Lets get Nyle 1 million views before 2025!

[@LeekyXIV]

Crazy how this still sticks with me in 2019

[@brian_brennan42]

Still listening here in 2023.

[@bromobiler89]

Anyone here in 2024?

[@jusdre313]

👀💯

[@frogzx]

Dap me up

[@ddaamon]

I was here when this first dropped on KZbin this was my let the beat build freestyle search phase in life 😂😂

[@Knox1013]

9 & 1/2 years later, i'm still totally loving this song and video. "i don't need no sample, got a girl with a banjo" and "dudes acting like they street when they really sidewalk" remain two of my favourite lines from anything. Just listening to Stevie Wonder's "Positivity" and wondering if the repeating "yeah"s in this are a nod to that song. Either way, continued love for Nyle.

[@kevinparry1222]

Respect to Nyle and everyone in this video for recording this and keeping it going in 2024

[@machedari]

I do not know bout u guys but this deserves a million views. this is talent !!

[@Pattywalsh89]

It’s 2021 and We need great music like this now more than ever. Great music unites and lives on forever.

[@aSouthFloridian]

The Great Recession destroyed the music industry. Now it’s all clout fads and plants and the only artists with talent seem to die prematurely.

[@coulorfully]

still coming back to this

[@paulajatherton]

Been watching this for years...no more to be said.

[@chompers11]

Same

[@pennridgebball42]

nyle is gonna be big, he is chill and he has some of the dopest lyrics ive heard in a while. cant wait for him to blow up

[@gabriellearrington5574]

Shoutout to Elle Varner as one of the vocalists!

[@Babomomebeo]

whoa i had no idea!

[@APArtShow]

Ten years later, still feeling it

[@Yah11128]

How does this not have 1 million yet?? I keep coming back waiting to see it

[@Yah11128]

Still no idea. Crazy.

[@JacksonHarrisNYC]

'I dont need a sample, got a girl with a banjo!"- Words to live by haha, amazing video!

[@DaRendogxtreme]

I cannot Believe I Remembered seeing when It was in 2009 I was Only 18 Years Old and Now I go back to it I never realize how big it was Even in 2020

[@SunnySideDavid]

Man why are you guys hating? This whole video was taken in one take. And that audio is not just clipped in the video that is the real audio. That is amazing

[@derrickprowx]

I think what's more important here is the fact that they got all of these people together, and did this all in one take. That alone, tops a lot of people in any art form. To bring such a huge group of talent together and shoot one it all in one take... that speaks more to me than trying to top anyone. That's dedication.

[@Platan0Man]

Nyle, Elle Varner, and The Zoo Recording Studio all in the same video....you can't go wrong!!! this video is definitly an instant clasic!!!!!!

[@yetispaghetti37]

I was gonna pick my favorite line from this song and post it like everyone is, but I am listening the song through and EVERY SINGLE LINE is hot as hell!!!

[@jeffkwhat]

i've had this on constant repeat for the past week. that second verse was just amazing. great production.

[@sceritz]

REAL HIP HOP.... THAT'S how you like the beat build.... this is the realist ish i've seen in a long time, real talk to real talk and everyone there at the stu that did this, perfection.

[@mark_mcgwire]

The end is like frickin Carvaggio. This video is ridiculously good. This song is ridiculously good. This artist is ridiculously good.

[@TheChronicCarrots]

Still one of my favorite videos 🥕💨💨💨

[@JesterC88]

this is one of the greatest things i've ever seen and heard, Nyle is gonna take over the world

[@MaryChittendenshelbing]

Dunno why this was recommended for me, but it was cool. Special thanks for not putting pop-up ads on it.

[@johndoz]

Damn. Nyle is a true artist. I he took me, a hardcore metal head, and made me a fan. This song is perfect in every way, and shows that Hip-Hop can be done well. I applaud this, and look forward to great things from Nyle.

[@Cosy569]

This will always be my favorite music video

[@AwesomelyAwsome]

Holy Cow! this is amazing for one take! Not to mention it has smoother camera movements then most movies.

[@jusdre313]

man this song was stuck in my head past few days. and i remember playing this back when it came out. time flys and this was classic. i wonder did he ever blow??

[@lennethcoleman7571]

Just coming back to this video cause I knew I remember Elle Varner in this...shout out to Elle!!!

[@blackstarfrommars]

this reminds me of the feeling when Lauryn Hill's Miseducation dropped. like something new, something good was going to happen to music. keep it up Nyle. represent NYU baby ...Class of '09!!

[@seemreal]

Heard this on a Radio Free Oz podcast recently and watched the video today. As good as it gets.

[@akathenose]

This is a great song. This takes the cake on my "Favorite Remakes of all time" list.

[@LuckiiCharmz85]

Because people don't know REAL music or talent when they see it, smh. They're so hypnotized by the mainstream that they don't see the true artists out here actually going to school, being trained and working their asses off to have a success, because they LOVE their craft! I knew I recognized Elle Varner from somewhere, lol. Congrats on her deal and I just pray to God they don't try to change her into what they THINK she should be.

[@smurphette0508]

This is amazing! And in one take too? Nice. I love the first lady on the violin! She was having so much fun!

[@someguy7916]

damn, this video deserves more views.

[@luketimothy]

So many more.

[@jeffsantangelo]

been pushin this shit for years like the dope man! folks dont like real talent nowa days.

[@hootiehootheblowphish4109]

jeffsantangelo Same here. We need everyone who has ever watched this video to post it on Facebook or Twitter lol

[@milkmoneyvideo]

I saw this video in its premiere at his show at NYU last week. It looked great on a big screen and the show was dope as hell, too! Big ups to Nyle and director Chadd Harbold>>>

[@tobebuilds]

Just finding this 11 years later...

[@NoirMagie]

Always going to be one of my favorite videos and live band collaborations.

[@marvinjones5000]

Awesome remake and video with live instruments real talent so well done! 2023

[@aSouthFloridian]

God I remember when this came out. Been following Molly Fletcher ever since. The drummer is absolutely a god. If this wasn’t a one take and everyone wasn’t doing it on the fly and recorded studio proper. This song would have gone so viral.

[@BooksPages]

Why was the violinist so fresh!! And love the dancer. Go Arts!

[@emmajaramillo7180]

I just showed the first couple of minutes to my students who are in 6th grade. I'm not sure if they know the original song, but they loved this video.

[@TheHoenheim]

Those students are super cool! Awsome vocals from the girls, dudes flow was good.

[@smallmaniac]

I don't really like rap, but this is the kind of music I can get into. I love all the instruments, the lyrics, the beat, its all great.

[@YogiDMT]

love how it kinda feels like he's a little off beat until the piano comes in and you can hear that he is spot on.

[@billionaireboy1994]

I saw this when it came out and I cant believe it only has this many views

[@wiseguy142]

I've probably watched this 15 times this morning. Great stuff. Hope to see more from this guy soon. Props for the banjo cameo too:) probably the only time I'll ever see that in a rap vid

[@igetmoney1975]

now... that right there is what i am talking about! ive watched this 4 times in a row...

[@PayBackKills]

Wow, he's really creative. Alot of rappers just aren't being that creative- like a wow creative- and this guy was good. I like it.

[@DaRealChrisCo]

Bless up, Brother Nyle. Black Masterman was always the most gifted. That's why they did us that way. ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿

[@ItchyNose09]

this is frikkin awesome... All in one take and reacoring the song! WOW

[@huntsman1230]

this really is quite the production. props to the entire team, +1 especially to the cameraman

[@orincywhytedesigns]

i love hearing beautiful voices... these girls got chills going down my spine!!!

[@brodank]

"i dont need no sample gotta girl with a banjo" AWSOME!! GOOD JOB SON!!!

[@coffey1275]

to have audio and video in one take. thats straight up real.... NICE

[@brendanwood1989]

This is honestly one of the best videos I've seen up on KZbin. Sick tune, executed perfectly, great quality. Awesome.

[@Chanting]

shout out to Pau Gasol on the piano

[@Mrdilla56]

Yoooooooo you stupid for that!!!!! LMMFAO

[@ThEGhOStFiguRE014]

Wth! Good eye bro

[@Pundingqueen]

Lol Pau Gasol wishes he could play the piano…that’s Daniel Mensch on keys

[@GuillermoPerry]

This is sick... A true work of art from NYU Students... Thanks for posting this. It's like a metaphor of how are society should come together as one... No matter what instrument (race) you play, it's all one song. Well done...I feel like I want to attend NYU now :)

[@JesterC88]

yeah she is so in to it. my teacher showed us this video in my multimedia class. we had a 15 minute discussion on it. it took them 32 takes to get everything right. the video is of the 32nd take.

[@rell2005]

By far, one of the most creatives things I've seen in a while...well done! Very Impressed

[@rbix]

very creative audio/visual comingling. I like the elegant simplicity. very stylish!

[@mattg082]

wow i don't care what any of these people say... I work at a studio as an editor and a videographer as well as have a protools studio and coming from someone who knows this shit is fucking awesome, real and the shit. i love the concept... it's really inspiring and gave me a lot of ideas.

[@dre807k]

2017 about to go into 2018. Had to come back again.

[@carrottoponcrak]

Always

[@360style91]

this is so sick, i just wish this was on an album somewhere so i didnt have to go to youtube to listen to it the 10 times a day that i do haha

[@YogiDMT]

not only is this song dope as fuck, but the video is totally sweet too. all in one take, this guy needs to be famous

[@WillFight4Meat]

good to see pau gasol on the piano, at least he has found something to do during the lockout

[@TheAgentmigs]

That kick drum is HEAVY!

[@mattyp083]

this song is so sick! i wish he redid it in a studio and cleaned it up a little tho for audio quality... but his lyrics are straight up genious

[@Cosy569]

Always coming back to this video one of my faves!

[@BrennanKeller]

How does this not have a million views by now?

[@masquick]

Nyle I see you bro! I saw this video on Hip Hop Congress top page, I'm glad that I saw this video. I love the 'Liveness' of the video. Mad Props Nyle!!

[@BushBashRecordings]

One of the best things i ve seen on youtube mega props ! 1Love Bush Bash Recordings

[@jayman691]

sick. why am I only seeing this in 2016?

[@kicker3186]

jayman691 2017 here

[@1uPStudios]

Great Song and Great Video Love the One shot Camera and the lighting at the end

[@GrahamSiegel]

Very nice work- great production and material! Thanks for 4 minutes well-spent!

[@kudgee]

Grand* This is going to be my " get to work song" for the week. Loved it. "got a girl with a banjo"

[@jedi4breakfast]

I rewatch that part over and over

[@iennevalentine]

This is really GREAT! Love the video.. and the song.. if its a cover or whatevs.. doesnt really matter.. ITS AWESOME.

[@Yepimdatguy]

"Dudes acting like they street, when they barely sidewalk." Man I love this guy

[@seedotormeno]

one of the coolest videos ive seen in youtube in a long time, juss plain awesome

[@dumkitch]

crazy!!!! the director killed it!!! gj on the music also!!! A+

[@LXBalla4414]

this is what hiphop supposed to be about ya know...dope lyrics and creative ish...1 luv to e'rbody in the NY/NJ

[@KidA914]

this needs to be seen by many more people

[@dennisdamenace55]

this is real music. this isnt rap, this isnt rock, this isnt classical, this isnt country. THIS IS MUSIC. We need more songs like this playing on the radio nowadays and not "you spin my head right round" bullshit

[@bjlutrus]

holy crap, this was filmed in one take?!?! that's insane!!! this is awesome, iz like classical hop, awesome

[@KidQuality]

Dude, the ochestra kids are jumpin'! It reminds me of my class at school.

[@moketwo]

a huge slap of freshness through my head

[@EzraEazy]

this is sick i luv it im putting it on my ipod, this song is inspiration to me.

[@Arky00]

I am absolutely in love with the first women that follows him out of the room. Oh and in addition to that, absolutely amazing song.

[@mydee1]

LOOOVE the one take approach and that all these students got together to do this. Awesome work, looks like fun, but it must have been hard work as well. Keep up the good work :)

[@DrtyWrm]

This is creativity from many angles, video, group collaboration with the instruments and vocalists, an emcee all put together with great timing. Who cares about comparisons, thats not why they did it. great job. peace

[@willemellis]

this is sick. the song's tight, AND they filmed this in ONE take!

[@jberwin]

I'm sorry but this is off the chain. The lyrics are sick, the music is sick, and all in one take...damn

[@bassinmike7]

Nice, i really enjoy quality music with real instruments making the sound!!!!! GOOD JOB!!!