Masta Ace - "Y.B.I. (Young Black Intelligent)" Feat. Pav Bundy & Chuck D. (Official Music Video)

[@iNeverHadMercy]

Mind BLOWN that this Instant Classic didn't get a Grammy nod

[@ILLUStv]

Masta Ace is one of those rare emcees/artists that has continued to improve with age. Every project is a beautiful time capsule of life. Ace is the reason I pursued rap and wanted to express myself this way. Take a Look Around still gets regular play in my home. A beautiful artistic creative soul with talent and skills deserving of endless praise. Salute Masta Ace! Thank you for all the music.

[@oranjjjjje]

Amen brother

[@brohype]

#ThankYou! ...for recognizing great product. So many milllions listen to, love, AND support terrible product, typically because that's what's fed to them, so they eat it up (even though it's actually shit) as if it's really that good. I refer to it as Shit Hop. #MindBoggling! #AceIsATrueEmceeOfTheCraft

[@digitalrobotics914]

Indeed my friend

[@combatveteran1970]

Song gave me chills from the past like hip hop is supposed to. These youngster's don't get it. Rap is short lived. Hip hop is forever as long as the old keep doing it. The youngster's will get tired of hearing about bitches and guns,money etc. etc...,..,..I can only hope.

[@houndogforever]

55 year old white guy here that doesn't listen to hip hop. Fantastic track man, great beat, good message and very powerful.

[@thelankytank]

while lil yachty & lil uzi vert gettin on magazine covers and acclaim...De La Soul, Scarface, Masta Ace and more been putting out music just as good as when they were hot back in THE LATE 80s!! That consistency is one thing that the new generation will not be able to hang they hat on. Incredible vid Ace salute

[@younglo4793]

facts

[@gheorghedanielpantelimon9501]

brothers

[@rudebwoytroy]

#salute

[@blvkmirror8388]

agreed

[@Immer_erst_entschuldigung]

Hey i'm 14 and masta ace is my favorite rapper i just like oldschool stuff

[@papmaul6632]

His show last week in Holland. was so sick!! He took time to talk with his fans and sign photos. Most humble dude i ever met!

[@wordsmith9360]

Boxcutter Lenny Nee joh als beter komt ie nog een keer

[@21morpha]

greatest of all time.

[@regional112]

Thank you M. Ace and Chuck for - consistently - creating beautiful music like this. I'm going to watch this video with my 3 children when I get home from work. It helps to reinforce what my wife and I are teaching them. Salute.

[@mustafabaspolat5274]

Masta is my hero.Since my worst days of teenage.

[@ProducerX000]

this was made now and I feel like I'm back in the 90s. the first song I'm hearing from hommie. I love it

[@SleepFan771]

Wow, such a dope boom bap song in a modern era. Masta Ace is dope af. Why is no one talking about this? Underrated...

[@mr.ezback3232]

Because we live in a time: being stupid means being cool

[@t.c.o.g.773]

I totally agree with both of yall💯💯💯

[@marloneverington]

@@t.c.o.g.773 because we got wap. Ffs

[@gl0bal7474]

He is such a phenomenal Emcee. A top tier example of consistency, growth, and innovation. Why is Ace so slept on?

[@sash-oo5183]

If you love Hip Hop, you will know! He's one of the best! One love...

[@OutboxThinker1]

@@sash-oo5183 agreed!

[@sash-oo5183]

@Frank Tanger 🙏❤️💯

[@michaelmeyers4950]

Masta Ace = most underrated, most unappreciated

[@BrownGirlFromBoston]

One of my favorite Masta Ace's songs. Young Black Intelligent!

[@MoltarTheGreat]

"Whole lot of right add a little bit of wrong and everything you've worked for gone." - Powerful

[@JilmM7936]

Masta Ace = Legend. Still killin' it in 2016.

[@vishalshah4497]

This song is soo powerful.. All we need is an educated, intelligent black male.. No Thug

[@JeroenvanOlffen]

A career of 28 years in hip-hop (!!!) and consistently still creating and putting out quality, intelligent music. Masta Ace forever. SALUTE.

[@ChristopherCJXJoseph]

love the message! real hip-hop has something to say!

[@steviewestfall8614]

Young black intelligent Golden era mcee masta ace you killing everybody wit this one The falling season go get that peace it's the jawn

[@georgetown8544]

Me and Ace go a long way back....KRS-One is usually referred to as the Teacher. I think Ace is the Professor. 2016 and Ace still gat it. So doooooope. Fuck commercial hip-hop.

[@jaetrxpp]

Damn, I bought this album last year & I'm just now seeing the video. I've been sleeping.

[@4bk951]

Props to Jdilla for the original beat. Love fam

[@mr.ezback3232]

Masta Ace still my all time favorite hip hop artist is like this guy knows what I want😎 Young Black Intelligent! YES SIR👍

[@danieldelouya]

Doesn't get any better than this

[@antoniogambardella785]

the real hip-hop classic

[@IsaiahCivod]

This was the best track from that album!

[@martinrste9253]

Ace will NEVER fall off! Legend

[@Killuminati585]

Best Song of the Album ! Masta Ace the G.O.A.T

[@dgmobbdeep]

I'd say: Coronation's the best one. Still love this one though.

[@hud1231]

the album has a lot of great songs

[@dgmobbdeep]

hud1231 Yes, nice comment.

[@jeffw9465]

Killuminati585 agree. Als love Mothers regret or mr. Busdriver

[@kittn831]

I've listened to this song a lot, first I've seen the video. I looked it up for a friend who just lost a student to gun violence. Very impactful. Very emotional. Lyrically it's at the top for me. Video artfully done. Thank you.

[@MITTEL.PUNKT_13]

The (underrated) King! (live a beast). Propz from germany

[@Immer_erst_entschuldigung]

Ja er is echt underrated grüße aus Österreich ✌

[@nkosilathimoyo6970]

bought the album two days back mannnnn Ace be the hip hop star that never gon fade # Master Ace strong hold fan #

[@coeszila6504]

Tracks like these kept my head focused throughout my time in school had to make sure I showed them were against all odds

[@MirandaWrites]

SALUTE to being the CHANGE you wish to see ONE LOVE

[@D_J_R_S]

just heard the new KRS-One and now this. Old School coming back around to clean up this mess that is being blasted over the airwaves

[@onebloodtear]

true that true that

[@saurabhmystery]

Absolutely, nuff of this new age garbage corrupted young minds......!!!

[@christianpetti1114]

Word up.

[@coldberry2400]

Dio lodato per questo flow che hai dato a Masta Ace! Joe Cassano-Dio lodato

[@lehoilmaestro]

Solo amore

[@imani062882]

Literally moved to tears. Such a perfect depiction of life from this perspective. Thank you Ace

[@chrisworland7754]

if the world experienced more phenomenal music such as this, I think we would all benefit and live in a much better place! I know I'm thankful for being able to enjoy such talent!

[@StylebyPious]

I know I'm echoing everyone else's sentiments, but Masta Ace is truly one of the - if not the most - underrated emcee of all time. Absolutely loved him ever since I discovered him during high school. Keep writing Ace, your music always inspires! Cheers from Toronto, PC

[@omegaprophet3019]

Best Hip Hop song I've heard in a long time, fire verses.

[@n97a]

Thank you Master Ace!!

[@antoniogambardella785]

Timeless Classic 🔥💣👊☝️🎤🔝

[@yteuropehdgaming9633]

That Love Jones sample is fire🔥🔥🔥🔥.

[@DjHazey82]

Ace is the man. Didn't think we'd get another solo LP from him. So glad he did. Always comes thru. One of my all time favorites!

[@perrygibson8419]

Turned my younger brother on to ace some years back, got with him yesterday and he said can't stop listening.

[@Peaches_H_Nyce]

This song gives me the chills, its beautifully written, honest and real.

[@GFS695]

Falling Season is classic.

[@lewisgilfillan9237]

Chuck D speaking the truth at the end.

[@Yeroen]

Great song. Great choice. Great story. Great artist. Great legacy; Ace.

[@dshabba1290]

Alwayz Intelligent

[@13stepz]

nice to see one of the greats from the greatest era still making quality dope music

[@Peaches_H_Nyce]

I am not the mother of a young black male but my girlfriends are we live in big violent city and this track gives me chills

[@joshorganika]

nothing like hip hop with a powerful message

[@Mrj0to]

Damn Ace! Thanks for the awesome show in the Netherlands. This song is amazing

[@skigh45]

Been waiting for that new Masta ace since Son of Yvonne

[@MrPunisher1983]

Young black inelligent, chuuuuuune!!!!

[@brohype]

What an album!

[@GeminiEye1314]

This song is the hip hop that I live for. I love that horn sample. Big Krit used it on the song What's Next.

[@protectedsouls415]

The Legend is back! the vid was great Ace, much love

[@brohype]

song is "beautiful"! #absolutegem! 31 years of Hip Hop excellence from this guy!

[@Retire80already]

I’ve been watching this video for years. I’ve been waiting for a part two. Great video! Shout out to the actors! Especially the kid that had the gun in the knapsack. Beautiful! And to drop Chuck D at the end! 💚

[@CLEVTparaNO]

IM IN LOVE WITH MASTA ACE

[@sounds_greek_2_me]

a Penny for your thoughts.... Another instant classic from da Masta.

[@ghypemusic7329]

this song stuck in my head. replayed for the last 5 h

[@kananibush8424]

glad to see master ace still doing it..show ur support and bump these views up.. REAL HIP HOP

[@jeffw9465]

Ï've heard People say that "story of me" might be the best track Ace ever made. And it is a great song that captures his life or perhaps his history, But. ... this song is more powerfull because of the message. Even the story of the clip is so extremely powerfull. One of the best songs ever.

[@nadirkitatni1402]

Paris 93 Loves Masta Ace -Hip Hop for life

[@docsavage1971]

Saw him perform this live in London before the new album came out. Thought it sounded dope then, and now even more so with Chuck D stop-ending the track. Much love to Ace, still killing it 28 years after 'The Symphony'!

[@idontseeynot9]

First verse goes hard

[@MrKailicha]

Hello Hip-Hop...i didn't know you still were around the Tube! Refreshing

[@soldierofyah4106]

REAL MUSIC.!!!

[@KingKongovOtec]

Mr. Bus Driver is the best song on the album, for me. Dope Vibe, incredible vocal chorus and dope lyrics. Superb Album

[@meszy88]

Black by nature proud by choice :D this ish is the truth!!!!!

[@paulbrown3rd531]

This a great showing from Masta Ace. This is one of my all time favorites.

[@gootarguy2320]

Ball of Eyes - what a sample!! Crazy Euro guy Placebo. It's taken me too long to discover Masta!

[@papmaul6632]

Still making classics

[@theroofl1]

Damn, still banging after all these years...........

[@picseba2756]

I ❤ this song. Big up Ace

[@daworse72]

you know this the shit we all need to hear and make it apart of our lives!!!!

[@closedforever2906]

wow. just wow !!!!!! THE ACE IS BACK

[@mistah40]

Classic material as usual from a Legend!

[@skriclee]

one of the most consistent careers Hip Hop has ever seen.. Bless Up

[@mathebulanope]

About Time WE listen to REAL HIP HOP!

[@Wirsingboy]

i love your music, ace!

[@officialbachmeister3978]

I found the falling season 2 weeks ago in a 2nd Record store... By far the best album of the year and this is one of my fave tracks of it

[@albertmarion9837]

I really appreciate your style. You manage to keep it clean, most of the time. And your message is honest, and you show the positive in your story.

[@perrygibson8419]

More of this is needed. And it's coming back

[@sirgoldenballs4400]

This deserves a play a day!

[@DerwinDaDestroyer]

10 seconds in 🗣 Classic!!!!

[@Sam-bm6sw]

Thank God for this artist - Another great song, very sad about M Ace's health wishing him well.

[@luispagan6752]

This is deep.

[@Perzon]

Still got it!

[@ompiba]

thank you Masta Ace. that's what we've been needing

[@remoconscious]

This is what's up. Masta Ace and Fam doing it how it's supposed to be done. Respect!

[@KTHREE31]

WOW - BEAUTIFUL - ABSOLUTELY - AMAZING!!!! 👽👽👽👽

[@giovannidesantis8569]

Masta always a OG !!! sick

[@mastervash16]

All of this is so dope.... lyrical and kic beats produces amazing instrumentals Definitely buying this to support Real MCees and hiphop in general just not many that are really speaking the truth of their lives and the world around them. Much love to Masta Ace and everyone doin' what they love.

[@josephabajian2909]

Good track and message.

[@manijonitarik]

BEST RAPPER ALIVE

[@terenceali]

so DOPE!!!! Thanks Masta Ace!