Rates - Nightmare

Rates Promo Clip.
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Video Clip By Avene.
Vocal Mix By Nebs.
Beat Produced By Anno Domini.

[@hoodrichhefner]

This dropped 10 years ago. I remember blasting this along with KERS tracks walking through a cold paddock that was wet every morning with the same pair of shoes I was wearing for 3 years in school. Fast forward now I’m rapping and doing my thing. Thank you for the inspiration. 🔂‼️

[@xx420tribexx]

🦍🦍🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@ThomasStirling-g5h]

3+ syllables rhymes only plz

[@wrpOUTLAW]

its easy to see how so many people can relate to this song especially in Australia with the amount young people facing the odds against broken families,drug addiction & mental illness.

[@Itzsniper21]

true right bro

[@dallasharris891]

true, 💯

[@valiumflowers72]

Amen brother :(

[@lukeowen2798]

Yep I am trying to be clean

[@surfs2much976]

wrpOUTLAW yup pretty much the same in America too . It's now the land of fear and home to the caged...

[@stevenbarwick5516]

10 years later and still gets me through the tough times, keep marching on brother. I'm currently in a psych ward playing your 3 nightmare songs to help me recover 💯

[@BikeLifeMike93]

You’ve got this bro, don’t lose hope.

[@glitch2250]

Head up brother. Been there a few times. Stay strong your not along

[@kierenharvey172]

Heads up brother I feel your pain been through hell over the years just got clean s year ago life is blessing just remember that

[@brandon6347]

Hahahahahah😂

[@glitch2250]

@brandon6347 you obviously are that sad, lonely and pathetic that you could fake laugh at something like this. Shame on you, I'd love to say something like 'your parents failed you or hated you' but I won't because that's true, and you'd probably hate that. Your just a sad soul whom I hope finds themselves one day withouth others misfortunes. Oh and I forgot to mention..... wanker

[@aimeecampbell5283]

2019 still listening hard

[@brentontthurau3976]

Ãïmęę Pigglesworth 💯💯

[@fullballproductions6035]

This songs definatly saved alot of lives 💯 saved mine thats for daym sure 🙏🙏❤️❤️ rates has a place in my hard that you wouldnt imagine ❤️🦍💯

[@mattm8817]

2022.

[@natbutler6936]

2020 like it up if your still listening 🤩

[@JakeBarker-vp4kh]

Bruh I'm still listening in 2023 where U at💯

[@troyhill1452]

@@JakeBarker-vp4khright here brother💪

[@JakeBarker-vp4kh]

@@troyhill1452 thats the way🙌

[@wardawg-84]

Not taking the piss but at first glance I thought your user name was nutbutter😂

[@bradleyworth9643]

2023 lads

[@Will_Power49]

I'm sober now and still pumping this in 2024!

[@thisthatxotwod948]

One of the best tracks to ever come out of Aus!

[@tammymyatt3292]

Yep✌

[@kyllebeck2910]

Definently best content on kersers page

[@thadonramon5846]

🤣

[@ladbro6696]

4 real rates did so much jail time lucky we don't gotta go through what rates just cause this rap aka drunk asf

[@arthurmandas7500]

takes a big man to hold it together and belt out these rhymes. im where you are but cant rhyme to express it!! ticking time bomb but everyday im fighting it, good luck, you got me through today! sickunt

[@valiumflowers72]

Arthur Mandas Try basic poetry brother, write your emotions and things will start to flow! the bars and holding a rhyme will come with practice if you have the heart and soul for it. Dont ever think you cant achieve something brother, we are the masters of our reality!

[@arthurmandas7500]

thanks bro

[@valiumflowers72]

Arthur Mandas easy bro follow your goals dont let anyone tell you that you cant make it.

[@arthurmandas7500]

your a soldja for taking time to pep up a stranger. Good karma deluxe due to you.

[@valiumflowers72]

Arthur Mandas thank u bro, much appreciated. Peace.

[@aprilcorless8285]

10 years later still hits the same

[@garylangcake-jm3qy]

@summer mills

[@amymarie1718]

Im a single mum from nz this song speaks to me having my son saved me 8 months ago im a drug addict trying to stay clean this song is just inspiring

[@dallasharris891]

chin up babe, 100 positive.

[@blamebazza2102]

Amy Marie hope you're doing better you can make it.

[@valiumflowers72]

Amy Marie stay strong my sister!!!! the battle is hard but I know you can do it. Turn to God put your trust in him he will heal you. Sending u good vibes and i hope your journey is going well!

[@Crxzzles]

+The German Eagle personally spiritually helped me the most, but each for their own :) what ever helps.

[@valiumflowers72]

Crxzzles for me spirituality comes with knowing our creator, i dont mean God as in Allah or Jesus but the Holy Spirit that is forever present in all life on earth.

[@Jason-kt2ps]

Still pumping this... The message still hits as hard as when it was first dropped+ I went through the same thing almost exactly.... But only way from the bottom was up now I'm on-top of the world never looking down because all ya really need to see is at eye level 😉✌️

[@tysonpearson4037]

2020 and it’s still goes hard rates deserves to be way higher up 👑💥🔥💯

[@rhysandersen6036]

Agreed. He is so underrated

[@kennyscott1302]

Fuck oath haha

[@tysonpoop2783]

Still bumping 2021 brudda 🙌🏻

[@bushfishncook2128]

Still here in 2022

[@arbitera2012]

This is rough. My Australian dude (14 years together) went to rehab for 6 months today. I just randomly came across this song. I'm all alone trying to hold shit down. Fingers crossed I can make it...

[@noattentionspanshorts1890]

hopes he's doing well! best of luck

[@anthonywoolford9157]

Hold tight sweetie you.and him can make it through this, bit definitely nothing wrong with a bit of music therapy especially rates or kerser

[@so-b-itcustoms908]

You got this brother

[@williamward695]

Took my 7 years after my attempt to be able to come back to this song.. still got my crying. Thank you rates

[@Summergirlxo]

Fuck yeah 👍 bro I was the same bro I had same game we didn't want to play I'm still alive now wer gonna play and bring out the bee hive we survive love to the family boom boom

[@williamward695]

@@Summergirlxo 100%

[@michaeltucker9137]

Rates my brother, you and your brother have save me so many time, you guys stop me from killing my self soo many times and you's helped me quit ice and weed I was big biggest fiend ever I was smoking up to an 8 ball and day and up to two bag of choof a week but now I'm 100% sober thanks to you, so thank you from the bottom of my heart, I love you man you help me so much

[@JaxTheGat]

All these years later.. And I still come back to this track n go PWOA !!!!! 🙌 Rates went “ALL IN” ON THIS ONE Props💯 👏👏👏

[@brodyfranken5817]

10 years on and still helps me grow and look forward past all the bad times, true inspiration brother. Soldier on and continue proving to others that we can get through it all. Helped me a lot in rehab listening to this and taking the all the good side out of it, all perspective, don’t let it get ya down, use it as fuel to prove em wrong and show that you aren’t your past. No matter how bad it was. Lotta love and respect.

[@rachellouise4459]

and I find myself replacing people's names in nightmare 1,2,3 and finding that within these lyrics is a depth and familiar acknowledgment of my youth. the constant idea that I had in feeling powerless, over prescribed pills, being told I had become a diagnosis, stigmatized and so alone, desperate for an answer out, and using whatever I could grasp to feel free of it. Feel so united hearing these songs to help others and myself by sharing artistic talent and truthful steps that I utilized and succeeded against mental illness.Rates you nailed it!

[@SMPKarma]

this is part of the reason I'm not really "out" with my illness, esp to doctors. I have a family history (on my mom's branch) including her being on disability for schizo. I developed mine in my 20s, so I kinda learned to deal with it? Not really, no, but I'm too paranoid of doctors (only in this regard, or well, mental issues in general, not an anti-vaxxer or anything) to look for help. And I'm not sure I would accept help either? Ugh E: I mean I'm "out" to my boyfriend and past partners ever since it became relevant. It'd be some magic trick to just hide it to them lol. I mean more like "general society" such as workplace

[@dantrigz4921]

Wow rates I actually had a tear in my eye mate deep sad stuff and I relate in so many ways... thank you for doing you, realest rapper in australia....

[@chantehenricks3844]

cavell

[@werrigude1711]

Still pumping this in November 2023!! Made me cry the first time I heard this as it hits so close to home. Pretty sure everyone can relate to this song and/or it's helped them thru tuff times. One of the best rap songs ever. Rates we love you ❤

[@nickryan9833]

Deadset one of the best Aussie rap songs . Some much heart and flow went into writing this song . Much respect rates... it gives me goose bumps every time I sing it word for word .

[@SpAzMaTiCJ]

this song got me fucked up Rates... i dont really listen to Kers... but you i relate to alot more... sittin in a dark room alone.... demons screaming... tired and need to sleep but i cant handle the nightmares... but what you said in this song hit many nervs... been in psych wards and all of that, writing music saved me and kept me sane (as sane as a person can be in a psych ward lol) was good to let the tears out man... love this song probably one that i can allways chuck on and feel some real shit... mad respect man... thank you.

[@hayleybaker7005]

This is my missus account but I needed to comment here...pretty much everything you said brother, I put this on when I'm bipolar as fuck, this then nightmare 2 seems to reset me and make me realise how fucken strong I am and that for my kids sake I can never go back to that place

[@codesm196]

Ratesy aint realised how many lives he touched with this track. I met him once in brissy and man blokes legit, big 💓

[@westhomson5161]

He just spoke my life, gunna get better, for the kids, peace out

[@breezeshakespeare5208]

Wes Thomson family is all you got, stick with blood

[@fullballproductions6035]

Wes Thomson head up my bro!! Lots of people doin it tough out here 😤😤

[@fullballproductions6035]

Breeze Shakespeare couldnt have said it better

[@tammymyatt3292]

When family put you in mental health over money,that nearly killed me,I was put on invaga, it's a injection you get once a month,I felt strapped in my bed,but with no straps all cause they thought I could hear voices and hullcinate,nah I don't and didn't,but lucky good dr and good woman from a rehab got me off that crap that nearly made me take my life,so yeah they are one ice,I'm just mum XXOO 😘 Bless you all 👣🎶✌👍☝

[@tammymyatt3292]

Love these brother's,I don't think you have to know someone to understand,that's cool they get that out there Well done,love rap now✌🎶

[@emilyasapgucci1995]

This track really hits my heart :( I replay it so much, it kills me but I love it the same time.

[@jarredmadden4606]

EmilyASAP Gucci 😜

[@leroyc5866]

Get off the drugs then

[@DylanMayne]

Who’s on all these tracks 2024 ogs

[@HBombRap]

Such a dope song, such a sick beat wish the instrumental was available! Keep up the music man

[@baroodsarmy4544]

This song got me through some tough times when it was released - years later I’m not where I need to be but I’m still here

[@ThoraNova]

I listen to Rates and Kerser every single day especially when my mental health is worse, when I'm in a bad mood or keeping active. I absolutely love every single song these guys put out. Nightmare 1,2 and 3 are phenomenal. I can't believe I've only just managed to find Part 3 of Nightmare. Keep making music guys because you are both amazing.

[@nicoledem7120]

Friend showed me this after being in the ward for the first time. Helps heaps & your words are exactly how I feel. Those words are so fkn true ❤️

[@brettalexanderdorahy5544]

What an awesome track. I needed to hear this today. I'm just out of rehab.

[@Con22890]

good luck bro hope you stay clean mate (off the bad shit)

[@ryanspencer3173]

Hope you stayed on the right track these years latter brother

[@brettalexanderdorahy5544]

@@ryanspencer3173 thanks bro appreciate it. Doing ok and still kicking.

[@vinzoner9061]

@@brettalexanderdorahy5544 Fuckin oath man, good to see your well

[@Razzletazle]

Alex Brett Dorahy keep it up mate! Lot of people going through the same thing. You aren’t alone! Keep your head up champion

[@pinese2011]

normally dont listen to too much aussie rap (like only 1, maybe 2 artists. and a few songs here and there) but this is actually really good. coming from a normal metal person the lyrics in this are really good!

[@Beefwelliington]

You can't hate on talent. lads can be annoying and so can everyone, but fuck he is good at what he does.

[@jacknorman9695]

Beefwelliington true that

[@bossprada5822]

HoJam Maximus yeaa mad, nice, I herd something yes ago like RaTeS use to Mess wid Metal Rock instrumental kind of thing, etc back in the day, don't quote or hold me accountable lol ChineseWispers mayb lol

[@KEVDunk]

Im in the same position as you with the whole situation with Aussie rap. I don't have many songs I like but this one hits home

[@nessa_amo8077]

Hey rates. I listen to this song almost everyday. I've gone through almost everything you rap about. My father has a heart condition as well and does not have much longer to be here. You and Kers are the realest rappers I know. Much love!

[@eyes_withoutaface]

Me too, it's my bfs ACC but ye go kers

[@singtomeofautumnleaves]

this hurts in the most painful way. incredible. living it

[@klaimzanother1z786]

always have thought u the most under rated aus hip hop artist for sure

[@ignitingmind]

awesome song rates , i still listen to this now been listening to this song from when you released it man. I'm still fighting drug addiction but i'm trying my best to beat it but when i listen to your song i can relate again to you rates i like your song mate i understand.

[@JuiceWRLD99969]

Whoever disliked has obviously been brought up with every thing handed to them some of us don’t have that and are forced to live rough

[@tamatimccallum8650]

Worddduh

[@mattjames1866]

This song inspired me to get clean. 3 years now 🙅🏻‍♂️ it still makes me cry it’s fuckin beautiful ❤️

[@so-b-itcustoms908]

Hope you're doing well brother

[@braZZa2793]

Kerser And Rates, Together Equal 'The Greatest Oz Rappers'

[@LorenzoSant1]

What about Jay UF

[@ameliapert4622]

Still playing seven years later

[@kyllebeck2910]

And replay ❤

[@jakeblake1991]

Oath reminder of my dark days on the puff

[@nathan1234537]

Kylle Beck replay is sick I love it his new shit is off tap!

[@kyllebeck2910]

@@nathan1234537 yeah man he is raw as. All his songs have so much relation too

[@nathan1234537]

Kylle Beck 💯 brother I find rates better lyrical wise

[@jawzmc564]

Respect, been there and now back. keep it up, worth the struggle even wen it seems easier to go back

[@twoccleary9823]

i respect this song so much. the absolute realest song to come from an aussie rapper in so long

[@Dillgada]

I was just looking at my death and this song changed my mind but still makes me wanna leave because of the pain the world and I have done to my self love you rates your inspiration and much love for the ABK

[@KyleHiggins-jo9iq]

11 years ago an still pumping brother ❤

[@ZakBurrell]

This is the best song I have ever heard in my life, 39 been listening to rap since day one and the chills through my body the emotions it pulls out is deep. I love you Rates man this is a bomb. I played it to mum and dad even broke my mum down. Great track so dam well done!!!

[@MotoBikesBro]

This honestly needs 1m+ Views, The way it makes me feel while listening to it is crazy!

[@vinzoner9061]

got that, still deserves more but

[@bulldoger50]

this song gives me goosebumps its that deep. hearing his plea, his apologizes, and his struggles. this is the truest rap in the world aussie rap tops any other. coudlnt be happier to have this type of music to loose myself to. ABK 255

[@liamholmes6019]

One of the realest song I’m still pumping it 9 years later

[@GrizzlyGreen2483]

"All the drugs I've taken to escape are going to fuck my health."

[@50shadesofaussiepurple]

I have been sober for 11 years thank you you helped me through my hard times detox and rehab is the hardest thing I have ever done beside losing my son ..but I achieved it ..🏆💪🏽anyone can do it ..

[@Furney18]

Man this explains my life, I was pretty young when I first heard this, Keep It up lad ❤️

[@kaydeecurley7236]

I’m so proud of you being brave and venting through music..... I really hope you’re in a better place now. You deserve it......

[@idkwhy6018]

Idk if you read these man but thank you. You wouldn't believe how much easier you've made it for me to stand up and sort my shit nd well there's alot off issues there . I get admitted tomorrow and well hopefully ill be able to sort my shit hopefully ill get some help this time. . Your music has helped Me in a big way man and i bet I'm not only one . just wanted to say thank you and well keep it up

[@solusvoid4283]

i hope you found your way man.

[@lachlanneale5222]

Bro 10 years on and this banga has become a classic

[@LadyOfMetal_666]

I don't usually listen to this genre of music, but my dear friend suggested I listen to this particular song. I'm on the verge of suicide; so fucking depressed and alone. But hearing this...... Fuck..... If you can get through the shit you've endured, then I definitely can push through the fucked shit life continue to throws at me. Thank you for expressing something so real and deep. It's definitely helped me think clearly.

[@skyemiller7483]

+BleedForMetal69 check out Nightmare 2 & 3 too... Hang in there!!!!

[@LadyOfMetal_666]

+Skye Miller Thank you. Seen the 2nd, but not the 3rd. I'll keep trying to fight through this. Thank you though.

[@klsaeki]

Three years later still living hell on earth, this song still speaks my mind - thankyou

[@TWITCHIN3RZ]

Lyrical perfection. Aussie rep!

[@sj.6508]

Come on rates go on iTunes. I can’t find nightmare. Luv ya bro can sympathise

[@RoKHoarder]

Where’s everyone still listening 2024?

[@Trenta3074]

Never touched the ice, but this song hits hard for other reasons, goose bumps every time without fail!!

[@joshgriffen8256]

all american songs about the same shit but aussie rap we can relate to

[@thenazzaofficial]

this is true all American rap is sex money and drugs, aussie hip hop is how all our lives are being fucked in many ways we all relate to

[@sand3lz]

Not all American rap is sex money and drugs use gota show respect because keep in mind that most of these fellas idols are originals and creators of rap witch come from America but i can say quite alot of American rap these days is about garbage and meaningless crap but not all of it

[@thenazzaofficial]

Andrew Wilshire yea that's my point tho mostly it's now all about that shit I respect the originals like biggie and Tupac but other American rap artists now are all shit

[@valiumflowers72]

EMCEE NAZZA Look up Tech N9ne, Rittz, The Underachievers, Flatbush Zombies to name a few real American rappers.

[@thenazzaofficial]

I know but i listen to real gangsta rap the originals like biggie and Tupac and Dre cube Eazy e all those types who started the game

[@deecoach2903]

One of my favourite songs. You speak alot from mental illness and it hits home to alot of Aussies.

[@crystalcreep9978]

this is insane, sends chills up my spine. incredible.

[@AdamPilichowski]

give him an aria already

[@Pie-ef5py]

+MC Drex ayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy👍👌😃

[@valiumflowers72]

Hollie Southern the spine is connected to the brain, carries all our chakra energy from the base/root chakra to the crown. That tingle is your third eye saying to your body that this is good for the soul ♡

[@gailwhiting6013]

Bro keep love the way you keep it real ctown solider abk 225

[@noelyperkin8670]

Wow Rates so raw and beautiful ...gives me goose bumps

[@JacobDavis-v2q]

Still listening in 2023

[@danielhanna9433]

9 years rates , been in my life since I was a kid , I'm a man with kids and a business now , what a fucking trip out. Sending my love mate thanks for everything .

[@tombstone3194]

In an ambulance right now and this is the only thing keeping me alive

[@SKYKR]

"Brother can you help me out? Never have you let me down, never have you turned your back, appreciate it let it out" Used to be my favourite lyric- haven't spoken to my brother for 5 years now.. This is one track that has always resonated with me in one way or another, and it's a spin out to see how those reasons change over the years

[@fullmoviesmate6100]

Who's still listening in 2022

[@FaastKllark]

N still 💯💪🏆

[@konkaabk225]

Can't get any realler than that bruva , crazy raw emotion, inspirational, heart felt, my new fav track

[@FlavourDollar]

Respect from the UK, going in bro

[@benvd111]

this needs be on spotify one of my favs, easily one of your best songs if not australian hiphop

[@madarauchiha4848]

I was given my first cone when I was six I don't give two fucks who believes me neither, many years later I'm 20 years old, addicted too opiates reliant on my liquid handcuffs that my own government supplies me, black and blue holes cover my arms my livers barely getting through I get dialysis every second week, the amount of benzos I've had forced down my throat the many times I've ended up in ward 9 from frying my brain on shard, he speaks the truth about time someone showed the real struggles most of the Aussie youth actually go through.

[@nahnahgoon6020]

Madara Uchiha I feel really sorry for you

[@sarahpascoe7642]

yessss rates! still my fav song from aus rap 👐 years on still love it. i know your battles. addiction sucks!

[@Edboy691]

You guys need more publicity I only found this because of a recommendation for kerser on studio 10, kerser and rates are fuckin legendary

[@christinemackie8085]

I can relate Rates & Kerser, so can my older brother, my older sister and my oldest brother. FAMILY

[@harleyhayden9336]

Whos still banging this in 2022 💪👌

[@tommydownes8907]

Hey rates I know this one is an old one but I’m trying to get back to my roots of what made me who I am and this song always hits the spot as the daily nightmares I face while I’m still wide awake much respectful turning your life around this is my inspiration to be a better man and face the demons I created in my life

[@itsbrookseynbazil4689]

Just like the brother 225 clean now bro love you rates

[@SuperEminemfan123]

god i love this song so much. theres so much to rates that we dont see or understand and this song just brings it all out. i have mad respect for you man.

[@briannapayet8899]

I'm really more of a Kerser fan, but recently I've actually started listening to Rates. I've been going through some heavy shit, even ended up in the ward myself earlier this year. Hearing lyrics like these though are helping me pull through, knowing that I'm not alone and that I need to keep pushing. And that's what you need to do Rates, is keep pushing. Not just for those around you, but for yourself. You will get there, 'be a soldier, stand staunch'.

[@coreywoods5925]

i listen to this every day rates. helping me get through such a bad time in my life.

[@jackmenzies4375]

This song still goes hard👌

[@jordanrhodes8093]

17-07-2022 🙏🏼💯🔥 9 years later nd still listen to this piece of art So Relatable and helps me a lot, when I’m struggling, spin out I’m just like you in so many ways. 🤯

[@kirtywright1974]

Oh. My. God. L❤️VE xx

[@lachlanneale5222]

No joke my bra. I heard this when it come out but only realised the depth. My bro I’d keep ya to kick it and just chill. Love ya rates man

[@jaydengray5988]

Almost 10 years and still get chills

[@ak_schreppel]

Fr

[@dogg1361]

8 years still playing this gold❤️🔥👌

[@izaakjones420]

still play this daily

[@sianmarie3866]

So honest and deep! You are amazing and so strong!!! Keep up the fight Rates!!!

[@valiumflowers72]

real shit, fucking deep Rates!!!

[@thenewworld4120]

man it's been 5 years since I found this track, been to every kers/jay/rates show in my home state since and this song still resonates in ones soul. you're a legend azz

[@tinaaitken9489]

fucking rates all the way rates is one unreal dude man been on his road its lonley

[@CoreySpowart11]

I don't even listen to this type of music but in the past 2 weeks of it my life is changed I thank you I wanna help as much as I can to help you help others

[@johngreen4271]

This song means alot to me Nealy bring me to tears every time i hear this song

[@fullballproductions9128]

Can’t believe it’s been 10 years

[@connorkaye-smith7378]

Yeah I can relate

[@seankelly8460]

Still bumping this 8 years later

[@EnviousMuddious]

is this kersers brother or something

[@jameskharn3352]

yeah older brother

[@lukemaddock7347]

yes

[@slayer7123]

pretty sure they arnt blood related maybe but i dunno

[@fourtwo5736]

Nick Guy they got different last names aye but not sure

[@FingerFlickHandTrick]

fourtwo There brothers

[@biancaglover1481]

I'll always love you . And I'm so glad I met you . You've help me more then anyone with your songs