P.O.S - Optimist (Official Video)

[@conduitofthegospeldarrellb9154]

This genuinely arguably one of the greatest and most unknown hip hop songs of all time. A personal favorite of mine for sure.

[@seandaily99]

agreed

[@patrickdunn7385]

Yup

[@autumntran6945]

Darrel Be >most unknown >870,000 views whatever you say

[@BenevolentGodzilla]

Darrel Be it's my personal favorite too :)

[@Orf]

If it's got a million views...it ain't one of the most unknown...

[@AkaDeano]

I’m still here in 2023, this song is TIMELESS!

[@FederalPacificEh]

Hey homie, I hope things are going good for you and yours. Much love from MN’s cold shoulder.

[@AtmosTheoryBeats]

This is my favorite artist, I wish I had the stems to this, this needs 3d treatment where you hear the beats all around. ... I may have to do a complete tribute and micro sample and recreate it .

[@maniacalskipper]

@@AtmosTheoryBeats that'd be dope

[@AtmosTheoryBeats]

@@maniacalskipper Challenge accepted I think .. shit... okay

[@teerex5626]

I remember seeing P.O.S live at Warped Tour, in Mountain View, CA, waaaay back when I was in high school. It must’ve been around my Sophomore year, so around 2010. He had a small audience, maybe around 30 people. On stage, he said he loved the energy of the crowd and hadn’t had a show like that in a while so he ran into the audience and had everyone surround him. He was rapping his set. It literally was the best concert experience ever!

[@macevensen2364]

Same dude at the sleeptrain amphitheatre probably 30-60 people he stood on a box in the middle of the crowd the whole time it was so dope!

[@johnnybravo8977]

We've seen hip-hop influenced punk, but to me its better when it's punk influenced hip-hop. POS is such a dope MC

[@edgarlugo6984]

actually pos was a singer for a punk band "building better bombs"

[@ZoeMyJesus]

I think music that's inspired by punk has turned out to be some of the best music I've ever heard. I think it's the DIY, think-for-yourself attitude that comes with it.

[@ApocalypseLater8]

edgar lugo Saw them live years ago. Can’t remember where, but just RAW POWER.

[@Gekokujo76]

From POS to Vinnie Paz to Death Grips....nothing better than a rapper who has a wide swath of influences and uses them all to make something creative and unique. Im with you...I definitely prefer punk and metal in my hip hop over hip hop in my metal and punk.

[@ThePimmy11]

Aaa-friggin-men.

[@AinsleyJamesWallis]

They hugging that pride like its all there is... Such a beautiful thing. Love you P.O.S

[@L.I.B.]

I use to have this song as my ring tone back in the day when you picked songs for your ring tone.

[@hushpuppy8007]

I saw this on VH1 music videos really early in the morning...like when they played all the music that was good, but still not very popular...i was in 5th grade I think, maybe a little older, but it truly changed me when I saw this....this will always be one of my favorites

[@dan-alexandrumancas590]

this song came to my attention back then in 2009-2010 and still hasn't left it. to me, he managed to capture something true and this resonates with me deeply since. love

[@kufijerry]

This is such an underrated classic

[@crutse]

10 Years... Thanks for the tripple double tuesday

[@BVisionProductions]

Saw P.O.S. open for atmosphere in april 09. Then I met him after his show at warped tour 09. He is one of the most inspiring and humble dudes i've ever had the privilege of shaking hands with.

[@frenapu7989]

Song got me thru highchool thanks P.O.S still have u on my top ten on Myspace

[@frankl4750]

Ten yrs later & this still hits me deep af

[@legionofninjas]

Amazing song...... simply amazing.

[@jconny65]

2000s underground hip-hop >>> such an amazing time for the genre, man

[@mattbnugka]

P.O.S. is a genius. He needs to be the next big thing, I just wish people would listen up!

[@ArcherGatherer]

I found it! Went deep with the searches on this. The only actual lyrics I could remember were “Up for whatever.” Which didn’t produce. So I was typing in stuff like “Stop motion paper cutout in a toy car music video.” Remembered the cups and bam. Had to dodge that Anna Kendrick jam to find his shout out to, Alegra Oxborough, is what brought this gem back into my life. Chasing a Dead End just takes some Optimism.. it’s about 7 am and I got somewhere to be at 8 after no sleep and I regret nothing!

[@cainification]

Oh man I was just in the same boat about 10min ago except I’m from 3 years in the future so I just asked AI

[@magicpeace1]

The beauty n Power of creativity

[@JffryBE]

The One and only cup song, imo

[@yuyuter123]

Man, P.O.S is one of the few cats whose tracks still give me goosebumps and I'm up on it all. Something just hits home in his bars. Surprised he's always on the back burner with the label.

[@Ares14]

saw him a couple days ago. its what i needed.

[@STACEYLOvesBILLY]

This guy is amazing. He actually raps about something other than money and drugs.

[@jelanimadman]

MTVU had this on heavy rotation summer 2009

[@CDankies]

jelanimadman YESSIR!!

[@blueblade455]

Aaahhhh, ok! Now that's where I remember hearing this for the first time. Thanks for the reminder!

[@sirjediii2346]

@@blueblade455 bruuuuh thank you for being here recent

[@MasterlessGamer1]

They hugging that pride like it's all there is one of the best songs iv heard in forever

[@jchicks86]

I absolutely agree

[@Nikadeemus88]

I just found out I'm having a son. POS has inspired me to be a great daddy to a beautiful baby. POS rules :)

[@drewzergrey8680]

It's been a while brother.what a long way weve come. steadily coming back to thee.

[@richmartin4501]

A lot of your music has touched my heart. I appreciate you

[@mimmikyute]

Criminally underrated.

[@bbcm2007]

Came back to this video after a couple years... def glad this was created as it is.

[@walkerheck3533]

Agito Makishima Same here. Saw a guy at the bar with a rhymesayers shirt reminded me of pos. Had to come back for a listen

[@vullgar]

This is real shit. POS ain't rhymin about money,drugs, girls blah blah blah blah...this is REAL shit. hope i hear more from this dude in the future.

[@thevoiceofthelost]

Just now getting into POS I only regret that it took me this long.

[@pc6871]

See him live. Hes awesome.

[@insanebeatjunkie]

its crazy how new listeners still finding this gem

[@adriancordova2860]

I discovered this song a long time ago between the age of 14 - 16 I don't remember exact age but when I remember at the timeI was happy in my life now I'm 21 and most depressed stage in my life from mistakes I hate myself but I find myself smiling inside and full of joy cause this song brings me memories I love This song when I'm gone I want this played at my funeral .. thanks for reading

[@dionisakissakis2297]

Everyone makes mistakes and you cant control the past.but you can control the present and make up for the mistakes if thats possible and never repeat them again.you dont deserve the treatment you give yourself,if you dont continue being in the same circle of bad decisions.also depressed people often blame themselves for things that are not really done by them.you should also take care of your diet and exercise cause these two contribute to mental health a lot.

[@kufijerry]

For me it's the opposite. I found this song and other stuff from Rhymesayers when I was going through a ton of shit as a teenager. I'm still struggling to get away from a lot of the dark shit that haunted me but things are a million times better. This song and the memories it conjures helps me realize that. Hope you're doing better since this comment.

[@ilikecereal4033]

How are you now?

[@kingdurr3]

That Beat Was Made in Heaven

[@korteland358]

One of the best underground rappers. I like rap music like this because there is a story behind it. Most hip hop artists like Drake and Lil Wayne talk about how many bitches they can get it always about sex and gang banging most of the time, I like like hip hop artists like POS, Kid Cudi, and Lupe Fisaco, because they come from the heart and tells a story in the music and I like that. To me it makes it more easier to relate to the artist if they tell you they are human and they have problems too.

[@obewonknobee]

+Korteland Pitts your right but i consider drake and lil wayne and other mainstream artists "rappers" because they all sound the same but have a different name they all talk about the same thing over and over again, hip hop is what from artists like POS atmosphere, brother ali, immortal techiniuque, dizzy wright...they all do have a story a tell...

[@lucky112]

So they're are a thing called sub genres rock has it blues has it and hip hop has it glam rock of the eighties was the same party and party......I don't know who people have to pretend like hip hop can't party and stuff that's how it started in house party to get the crowd hype before they played the break dance music..... And they talked about money cars and women...and some talked about relatable problems....just because someone sticks the the fancy and lusty side of life doesn't mean they aren't human it actually means they are more human. We all lust, dream become horny. Want companionship and security.

[@zeitxgeist]

+Korteland Pitts there's always one of you.

[@LampAndPancakes]

Love when he says "how are you?". Makes me feel like rap is getting more polite.

[@EvilDead24]

Still bumpin in 2017, they don't make shit like this this anymore......that's for sure!

[@timothybakke5243]

I just learn he's from my state. Damn this video is so high quality for being 14 years old

[@deankylemorris3212]

I WISH I COULD SCREAM THAT LOUD SO QUIETLY

[@JoshyGoodtime1]

This song & video has aged so well. Shoutout to all the real ones still here.

[@fr3shpe0pl3]

Does any one know if pos is still producing music? I've officially heard every one of his songs I'd love more One of the greatest under appreciated rappers out there

[@Robofreak934]

+Taylor Kemp He came out with a new song a day or two ago! It's called sleepdrone/superposition. He's been dealing with some kidney issues for the past couple years but I believe they're mostly resolved and P.O.S is back at it now :)

[@ayyobear9551]

+Taylor Kemp He's grindin out a new album for release this year. Can't wait.

[@LunaticOrder]

+Taylor Kemp He put out his first new solo song about 2 months ago call sleepdrone/superposition. He was doing stuff with Doomtree and doing local shows I believe for a long time.

[@trojanlinebacker]

New album is dropping in January I believe

[@alu-truthapoet]

I can't tell you honestly as of two years ago he was apart of writing circles at the local rec center in MN so he's definitely doin Tha damn Thang.

[@StevenYasgar]

We love you, Stef. ♥️

[@samcruz9941]

2021 and I still got a pocket full of rust

[@crid2007]

Minnesota rap is the real deal. Rhymesayers are truely putting their name on the map I've met a few people behind the works of it all and they are great people, not these rappers that just put on a show to get money there is true passion behind this music.

[@mmaacc]

Og cup song

[@Berry_Beyblade]

i love this song. its so... raw... and theres something beautiful about how raw, how honest, and how committed this man is.

[@Truthseeker182]

I'm ganna do it til it..aint fun and the words don't come then i'm gonna find another hobby probably find love. probably find trust. eighty-one young with a little bit of rust. clean interior. minnesota plates. money in the bank. with a lot of you to thank. ^incredible.

[@ifsck]

My favorite verse in all of rap. P.O.S is a damn treasure.

[@DejadaK]

this is real hip hop..... i hope he doesnt get ignored, this is good shit.

[@deadams8905]

dessa!!!

[@Blahgahbleh]

P.O.S. played for us at the Guthrie theatre. It was a SMALL venue, and he was coming from Eyedea's funeral. Oh, and he was missing his son's recital. But he still played AWESOME for us. Now that's fucking commitment.

[@annavaldez8155]

Yo this aint no Anna Kendrick shit...she didn't make that up...it was some other chick he says it in the song but anyways, this song is AMAZING

[@artissonbeats3057]

Real shit never dies Live on through life’s to come and some

[@paloozapoofshhh]

Sooo....... We all know where Anna Kendrick got her song from.

[@RHCP10206]

just take a minute and appreciate how creative this shit is.. he heard that cup beat at one point in time and was like hey, im gunna make a beat outta that and record an awesome song over it. Thats the kinda stuff i can respect. Rhymesayers is the best

[@jigramunt_]

Hey, remember when Ana Kendricks stole this shit

[@markthebasketball]

a few months ago i saw this video on Fuse but didnt see the artist. i spent two days tracking him down but it was completely worth it. POS is now arguably my favorite rapper

[@emmanuelthomas690]

Ana Kendricks stole dis shit lol

[@93RubixCube]

it's easy to preach and say that more rappers should be making music like this. i'm just happy someone is.

[@JakeJake84]

P.O.S. is the most original hip hop shit out there right now

[@camgan1]

I like a lot of the stuff P.O.S. releases but I consider myself a casual fan of his music. This song though. There is something about this song that is unexplainable. It's impossible for me to articulate exactly what makes it so good but it elicits an existential feeling in me.

[@daniellediggs]

saw him about 2 months ago in philly, he is one of the best artists i've ever seen live. pure skill and heart in every song. this one's gotta be my favorite. lyrics are real and the beat is smooth. doooooom treeeee

[@KurtsHead]

6:15 AM. I think this is a good way to start the day.

[@quinner247]

You can see his son proper loves him when he gives him a bear hug at 1:09. Lovin POS atm

[@HectorConCarne23]

P.O.S representing my hometown Minneapolis

[@Forge11108]

Dead ends to chase, feelings to fake, new hearts to break, amends to make, they all so, afraid and safe, in need of space, hugging that crowd with the shakes and quakes and a...times like this are up...up for whatever...how are you

[@HHKvancouver]

The beginning of the track is AMAZING. With the cups and clapping. So good.

[@kexim08]

P.O.S., Cecil Otter, Dessa, Atmosphere, Grieves, and Astronautalis. All I need.

[@spookychief]

it always seemed to me a lot of music has lost its way..hip hop/country/rock whatever it may be..but its people/groups/bands like P.O.S that bring music back and reach out to people..excellent music, a true artist.Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

[@rimdog379]

This is the only hip/hop song I know that gives me these kind of emotions.

[@DreamersScenery]

TheRealRhymesayers is a KZbin group of rappers that proves that you don't need to rap about drugs, sex, gang banging, and whatever mainstreams doing, and its better than ok to rap about whats going on in the world, and how things really are. Cause like Hopsin said "Life is naturally hell,you gotta work to put a smile on"

[@MrXclus1v3]

I love this band...The delivery is so sick but they speak the truth

[@kalim93]

I think this could actually go down as one of the best hip hop songs of all time

[@jbreitz87]

Love you POS. Whenever I can sit down and listen to the lyrics behind whats forcing its way into my ears and come away with more thoughts it's a win.

[@mjaffe22]

Respond to this video... Its refreshing as heaven to hear a rapper with feelings, beautiful track.

[@rigzinmusic]

one of the best most creative pieces i;ve ever seen. great works, thank you

[@theraginmexi]

I saw this on VH1 when i was like 12 or something and it just flashed back to me now 10 years later. Great song.

[@johnanderson6934]

One of my most favorite songs. Damn

[@Zinian]

I was in that crowd too. He did a great show, I was glad I stuck around for it.

[@iAmSummerSkye]

My God he is amazing. How did I not see this video till NOW?

[@FreestyleFletcher2]

type of song and video that makes you optimistic for the future of hip hop.

[@sdiggy4004]

the one thing i miss more than really rap like this with true emotions and rapping about whatever comes to mind..... is people that actually enjoy it. Stefon Alexander has so much talent but no one knows about him. Rhymesayers has so many good artists like Brother Ali and Atomsphere. I saw POS not tooo long ago and their music is moving. Its sad to see what rap has turned into over the years. Glad POS is still around and keeping it real.

[@dustinjohnson7455]

People like this man breathe life in the people like me. In order to understand that you would have to get to know me and I wouldn't wish that on anybody because I'm a burnt-out alcoholic on the edge, looking down, unfortunately. But I'm still standing here looking down remember that

[@DetectiveDingus]

I bought this album today and it is seriously one of the best albums I have bought in YEARS and I can tell that from listening to it for one day.

[@blakseed]

This song brings back so many memories.

[@DJAlvo1]

Im from minnesota and here we are proud to say P.O.S is one of us

[@shepherdbook8783]

I remember seeing this on MTVU Back in college and was intently hooked

[@MrNewembassy]

Rap for the people. Gives me that happy body tingle. Thank you Steph!

[@xavmiz3070]

No matter how many times I see this, when his son hits that Ollie, I feel proud for him.

[@antwanfarmer8448]

This song is a gem

[@C0NSCI3NCE]

This is music. Original style, phenomenal rhymes.

[@mack1710]

Rumour has it that one time Oloff was sat next to Jar Jar Binks on a flight. Jar Jar kept kicking the chair in front of him and generally being obnoxious, nobody knew what to do. Eventually one of the flight attendants came over and asked Oloff if he would perform one of his songs to calm Jar Jar down, and when Oloff began rapping the first verse to Doing It Stealthy, Jar Jar immediately relaxed. To this day the two are still close friends.

[@VeteranzDay]

Thank you P.O.S., much love..

[@RandomDealer]

I caught POS as an opener a few year back, wasn't really feelin' it. It's safe to say that this track changed my outlook. One of the marks of a good artist. If they don't get you the first time around...they will be back around again.

[@hcbiukhciuweewbchiew]

P.O.S reviving hip hop one song at a time

[@philiphaller4895]

Its way more simple than you think. Don't think too much into it. It is what it is

[@imthenervouswreckful]

One of the better voices of our generation.

[@SucioMarkus]

I remember seeing this video on one of the mtvs back in 2009. Still hits the same ❤

[@Risen907]

Yes!!! I finally found it omg it took so long huming the beat until I remembered some words hell yeah song is perfect Edit: oh hey I see my comment from 2 yrs ago 😂

[@krzyduke]

yea glade he made a video for this song cause its my favorite off the album aswell.

[@Hempstergloves666]

I just found out about POS yesterday and this song blows me away, wish more of this was made and known, shouldnt have to search for this kind of art.