RATKING - So It Goes

[@jmocorleone]

10 years later and this song is still way ahead of its time

[@teratoma.]

ratking was ahead of its time, still cant get over it tbh

[@wirmerflagge999]

they were literally predictng the demise of hip hop and rap. NYC's last home grown.

[@theneedledrop]

Keep it up, guys.

[@Breadandbuttah]

fanmango is in comments of every video i watch

[@metaldeath0]

Gotz to keep it real Fantano wouldn't have know about them without you.

[@johnharrington1744]

anthony fantana banana santana bonanza

[@ThePIMPaboveallpimps]

such an amazing ny rap group I'm really looking forward to their future thanks for doing a great review of their latest album

[@kimberlyhendricks1809]

Estoy viendo una serie de puerto rico

[@MinrDours]

Still less than even 500k? Some of the best that NY has produced in years. This need to blow up. NYers do your job

[@retrobateful]

its refreshing old school and the wave i wish hip hop rode on but it was washed with trap mumble rap etc enjoyable but ratking has always been my go for real hip hop never gets old and tells a full boiled story philosopy of living off the streets and being in touch with your innerself whilst that is happening, never expierienced personally but love the story telling and energy

[@pauwalters]

Yeah man we banging this shit in Barcelona

[@alvindavisii9692]

4yrs later and it’s just on the cusp of 500k

[@cobinmillage2407]

They just hit it

[@wirmerflagge999]

real NYC. the last home grown. sad that these boys got overlooked.

[@sephoralove28]

Wiki's flow is honestly mind blowing, like the first verse in this song--the timing, the lyrics, the rhyme. How does someone even write something so masterfully crafted?

[@jonhuffines5624]

Practice

[@wirmerflagge999]

real New York ... these parts got zero identity these days.

[@KidMoon23]

These dudes are the next big thing in hip-hop. Mark my words. EVERYONE is sleeping on them, even supposed hip-hop heads. But, in 2-3 years they'll drop a seminal hip-hop album. No doubt about it.

[@sospornofreak101]

Everyone sleeping on him for a reason, one of my boys told me to check this dude out and holy shit my ears gon bleed. No real lyrics, hell no one can barely even understand this missing toothed fuck.

[@KidMoon23]

WasReallaygud Nikka No real lyrics? lol. Wiki is nothing but lyrical. Do yoUrself a favor and listen to Snow Bleach or any of their songs while looking at rap genius. Dude's a monster. Check his feature on AM//Radio with Earl. You'll eat your words, kid.

[@Furari23]

sanscheese Word Up !

[@sospornofreak101]

***** fuck that bitch, I listen to artists like Horseshoe Gang, Anilyst, R.A The Rugged Man, Locksmith, BME, Rittz, Tech N9ne, BTNH

[@KidMoon23]

WasReallaygud Nikka lol, that list says everything about your tastes. A ton of corny nobodies or irrelevant MCs. Damn what a shit list. Bet you like Hopsin lol.

[@derrickmillion]

one of the best instrumentals ever produced.

[@trevor_mounts_music]

I was gutted when Ratking stopped putting out music. This was SO different to all the horseshit that was coming out at the time. Felt genuine and real

[@josephlopez5797]

When NY took London grime is when NY’s rap scene fell

[@segundamordida]

there's still nothing in the world like this

[@neptuneswancakes7516]

That moment when you realise you've "been sleeping on" these gems.

[@cs2police]

+Myles Nolan "gems" It's all lingo. haha

[@jakejawsmusic]

the black dude has an unexplainable amount of soul

[@dom19945]

Seems like they are the epitome of grimy NYC without feeling the need to be in-your-face grimy. Can't wait to see their progression.

[@kevinngugi8085]

Thank you for not pulling this down.Still kick till date. Saw this like 10 years ago. Never stop creating!!!

[@bearboyyyyy]

I'm surprised people don't enjoy Hak's flow on this. The transition from Wiki to Hak could be smoother, but if you appreciate them separately, Hak's actually adding a really cool dimension to this beat. Sounds like he can sing too. In the end, I think we can all appreciate Ratking's unique aesthetic as a whole.

[@MrJeppeisen]

It's really amazing how you can comment on all the music I hear. Either we have the exactly same music taste, or you just comment on everything 😂

[@bearboyyyyy]

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[@MrHappydance94]

I didn't even think to compare the two. Wiki kills this fucking beat. His flow in the first minute is too dope and Hak brings it all to a close with his vocals. Just quality all around.

[@bearboyyyyy]

+Bojangles6465 2nded

[@compounding_gains]

The last minute and a half of this song is the best. Spine-tingling synchronisation.

[@davidbussell2300]

man hak is so poetic i miss these three together so much

[@cchampa17]

all of his verses are so underappreciated

[@sum1v]

man, this feels like a throwback.. bumped this so hard when it first came out. i fuckin miss ratking yo, wiki's solo stuff is dope as fuck don't get me wrong, but the energy of this sound is unreal. it was so refreshing, even if you don't like how it sounds, you gotta admit it ain't the same regurgitated shit thats so commonplace w modern hiphop. even if you don't fuck w this sound, you gotta fuck w the originality and the energy

[@yehor_ivanov]

one of the most important albums in the genre, no cap thanks for this, guys mind-blowing by definition. Cheers

[@goncaloembalo]

the video and the song are both calming and agressive in the right ways with a grimey vibe. loving it!!!

[@luderchris3]

The verse harmony and shot at 4:20 is great stuff.

[@teratoma.]

3 years later it's still my favorite song of all time RIP

[@sxuthflxrida968]

People say rap is dead.. u gotta dig deep if u want real muzik.

[@lucasfarnell6488]

SouthFlorida’96 STRAIGHT UP

[@Ja5ke]

Saw these guys live the other day, so much more energy! This version don't do it justice!

[@BlacklistMegaT]

Had to come back after seems like a damn decade.... music needs saving rn

[@GyroLamb]

Pretty interesting blend of stuff. The guy isn't a bad singer, rare to find a rapper that sings without being corny as fuck. Also has a unique singing voice.

[@Theodiorr]

GyroLamb Not true abiut the rappers singing part.

[@manucmplxx]

We all know Wiki is great, but I think Hak in his own right is a diamond in the rough

[@DoufWag1000]

Imma diamond in the rough like a baby in the trash

[@BEmagiK]

These guys killed it at Governor's Ball! Thanks for bringing something fresh to NYC

[@j0k3r160]

So sick! Got to see you guys play at Gov's ball. The performance was dope, from spitting acapella to smashing a mic on your head and continuing the set all bloody. Keep killing shit!

[@tommypickles3657]

It’s brazy, I see Wiki from time to time in the bity and I always wanna ask him about this verse and his ‘picture perfect’ verse. His mind goes different places when it comes to rap/writing.

[@dustinhedstrom8830]

These guys are phenomenal live.

[@MrXdawg]

cant wait to see these kids blow up, they deserve it

[@williamscerbo458]

Something about Sport playing that snare live makes this so much better

[@Yfarrenheith]

I'm a 90's man and I love rap, I love this clip. It's very nostalgic for me!

[@BrianKishreviews]

the first thing that intrigued me about these guys was the weird video for "Comic", mostly the opening bit, and it's good to see that same unsettling imagery to continue into this one sorta. they were dope when they opened for black dice 2 years ago

[@BrianKishreviews]

ratking and eric copeland of black dice did at least one collaborative track together

[@BrianKishreviews]

ahh, sounds promising good to know - thank you!

[@BrianKishreviews]

"gauchos" is the track

[@NellaTheRich]

I listen to your songs whenever I work out, you're huge inspirational man. Thanks a lot :)

[@JaCass30]

wiki is like a hybrid of old school cage, Eminem, odb and zac de la rocha. Love his style and voice. And it's sounds so dope over this type of production

[@Lenky01]

2021 absolutely

[@gr10110]

Respect for anyone who tryna intertwine old and new hip hop ❤

[@randyjohnson2373]

gabo roots I don’t see how this is new hip hop, these guys pretty much made their own wave

[@wirmerflagge999]

wish you boys were still putting out tracks. you were rap's last gasp ... respect

[@TestAccount-yn3iu]

Wiki a legend glad I got to see them live before any album even dropped

[@sprue724]

My favorite track off there tape.

[@ljwilliams4662]

I Miss this 💔

[@user-if3ig8vh9o]

Can't go back but you'll always have the memories. So it goes

[@bradensmith661]

Possibly seeing these dudes Sunday and I'm so hyped

[@na-dm6jb]

wow just found these dudes ! glad i did .

[@andrewfromm86]

Dope stuff!! Real Hip-Hop!

[@Xplozhun85]

How do you ind out about new rap/hip hop artists like these guys? Is there a website I van go that keeps me updated on fresh talents and new tracks and stuff?

[@CreatorLeTyler]

www.reddit.com/r/hiphopheads is great for discovering hip hop both new and old

[@Xplozhun85]

Jake Walker Thanks!

[@oRZAN64]

pigeonsandplanes.com

[@abelramirez7320]

Subscribe to theneedledrop

[@il1matic]

Keep your ears on the street.

[@traww330]

Is the title a reference to book slaughter house 5?

[@Mike_Ramos76]

fuck i just woke up. slept too long... been huntin this sound for years. thank you dude. seemin a real one.

[@promuhafiz7536]

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.

[@SrgtTeemo]

good stuff, will be looking for more.

[@phildesrosiers2740]

These guys are really dope... REALLY dope!

[@kingacne2714]

WHY DID YALL HAVE TO BREAK UP??? :(

[@timothyching6715]

wait what happened

[@lotuscoma4127]

@@timothyching6715 members had drama and beef basically. was 4 years ago tho

[@uhJoshh]

lotuscoma damn

[@vgod9785]

lotuscoma that’s ass

[@undergra_l3443]

@@vgod9785 the afro fella stole some gear

[@thuccie]

I love their style

[@213byron]

Still dope 🔥

[@thuccie]

can't wait to hear more from these guys

[@dopemoneycameron2553]

i can't believe i slept on this group. these guys are amazing

[@SakshiS89]

Just awesome you guys!

[@kurtissummers5422]

found this based on the band name . Now I will listen to everything I can find. Thanks!

[@RosettaStoned525]

These guys are dope af. Future looks bright for hip hop. And with artists like King Krule also does rock music.

[@oddtechnique12]

This is just Beautiful

[@imgjonky]

3:29 Spy Hunter ... very nice

[@Furari23]

Best one off the album imo, it goes hella hard !

[@TheGoodManJoe]

So it goes- A Slaughterhouse 5 reference?

[@ciudadanealeatorie6434]

Yes the album is deffinetly inspired by it

[@josemiguelq]

freaking amazing, love from Vzla

[@drizzle617]

up until 2015/16 rap was getting experimental, before soundcloud/mumble rap took over. rip lol

[@teratoma.]

that mumble wave back then was also experimental once sht hits the mainstream, it gets heavily reiterated so it stops sounding different

[@likehere3485]

@@teratoma. idk why he acting like ratking wadnt underground too also we got jpegmafia injury reserve clipping and many other expiremental rap acts still thriving

[@BiIIed]

thank you ray ban. and war of icaza. and ANTWON and many other artists.

[@govindajones1995]

Wiki sounds like Eminem if he was adopted and raised by Prodigy from Mobb Deep and DMX as a child.

[@champlooinside5798]

Govinda Jones i Loled wtf

[@geoffjkim]

Govinda Jones and his uncle is Pastor Troy.

[@ThePeacePlant]

Govinda Jones Not really. You are only saying he is like Eminem because he is white.

[@govindajones1995]

Slo Mocean I'm saying his voice sounds a little like Em's. Not an Em fan anyway.

[@ThePeacePlant]

klegend0 Every time its a white rapper. But they are probably young kids. Soo, you know lol

[@TheDimsh]

What machine is that guy using for the beat ? It looks so fun to use ! Let me know please

[@Sucharush31]

Come back together you 3. We're missing the vibes :(

[@OrificeHorus]

WELCOME BRIGADOR

[@lightningboltfiresnake4952]

the vocals have a really cool reggae vibe to them

[@jakejawsmusic]

i cant express how dope this is

[@tmillz120]

the pasion is so unreal with theese 2

[@barfbagbaby9366]

This is beautiful

[@davonberr4747]

that shot of coal black at 0:43 whew

[@TheTamiJ]

Love this. Beat bangs.

[@Paymesoda]

Almost 10years ago

[@Jarichpatco]

sporting life on that drum machine tho, keeps the performances live

[@alissavaleri7199]

fuck, this shit makes me miss for something Ive never had. the feelings are so real

[@bmst8236]

reminds me of that Camp Lo We doin us vibe

[@OutKasted12]

I feel like these random images are trying to hypnotize me or force thoughts in my head... If I do something positive or negative I blame/thank Ratking

[@BroderHugos]

This is dope modern hiphop, big up!

[@jo.dee.jo.]

RATKING comeback

[@Treadstone7134]

I still don't know how I feel about Hak. Sometimes his flow goes pretty nice with the beat but on other tracks he's just kind of there. Wiki spits fire every track and most of the time I feel the songs would be better if he had more then one verse

[@lorddirt5532]

Finally rappers not pressed about the clothes they wear and the tumblr followers they have

[@phatbeatschyall]

I agree but I think rappers couldnt give a fuck about tumblr XD

[@icyboys47]

PhatBeatsChyall you'd be surprised

[@yakeemgrant]

they really on their own shit and its mad nice.

[@metaldeath0]

Holding it down for the New York underground.

[@thestoneyside]

Super dope!

[@MrHungryforbeats]

I miss you Ratking

[@Greghall]

Wiki reminds me of Zack de la Rocha

[@Throwinsomedoyoys]

Pointless connection, but RATKING's touring with Run The Jewels who have a song that features Zack de la Rocha on their new album.

[@Greghall]

Ryan Thill haha, good connection all the same. I must listen to this Run The Jewels album

[@myendtrans4682]

RATKING!! Aye guys come on now. We need more Fuego!!

[@cavinkelly7039]

my spanish teacher told me about them and I have to say it is a very good suggestion

[@ThePersonNetwork]

really liked this video.

[@idioticozzy]

lit best deep hiphop i ever heard, so sad the era is over :(

[@AntonioAdame1]

this is pretty damn great

[@odiadonervo1915]

RATKING never losing Hype, no!

[@xSalamz]

RATKING, yeah, I do it nice, whoa

[@TheTrackuttuz]

These boys are dope!

[@yhi228]

This is the only album I ever bought on iTunes lmao

[@alejandraperez2637]

On repeat

[@TodFox-wg1zd]

What is the sample

[@JonnyRokett727]

Fresh yo Mad Love in South FLA