Saint Jhn on Jay-Z Changing The Game, Rihanna, Creative Process, Manifesting Things Into Reality

To celebrate 15 years of Hard Knock TV, we are uploading the full version of some of our favorite interviews of the years. Hard Knock Tv's Nick Huff Barili sits down with Saint Jhn for in-depth interview. Saint Jhn and Nick talk about Saint Jhn's childhood, growing up between Brooklyn and Guyana, seeing his brother in a street cypher and knowing then that he wanted to be an artist. Saint Jhn shares that earlier in his career he wrote for other artists, including Rihanna but that his songs for her never got placed on her albums. Saint Jhn shares how that didn't discourage him or make him doubt himself because he believed in what he wrote regardless of validation from others. Saint Jhn also talks creative process, visualization, manifesting things into reality and gems he got from his single Mother. "All the work I did was to sit on this couch, not saying that that's the pinnacle of what it means for me but I'm saying I had to create this, we all did, every step, every decision you ever took, every choice you ever made brought you here so that we can create and have this conversation.
And if i can create, I can create my way out and I create my way in. But if i can't create then I'm stuck."
Saint Jhn and Nick talk about lyrics to songs on Saint Jhn's project "Collection One" including "Some Nights" and "Selfish". Saint Jhn also talks about references to 2Pac and Jay-Z in his lyrics and what it was like watching Jay-Z change the game. "In Black America and Black History, our heroes, they are almost looked over, glazed over, and I got to see one in real time. I got to see somebody blaze a trail and open doors in real time fam. Do you know how fortunate that is? Im not reading it from a book. This aint some document somebody handed off to me. This aint an experience somebody else experienced. I get to be like, I saw that, that's real. Its real. It was real for him. It could be real for me. It's real for all of us. Did everybody get the memo? The rules just changed!" Saint Jhn on Jay-Z.
Nick and Saint Jhn also get in to the concept of monogamy and polygamy and how society pushes the notion that you need another person to complete you. Saint Jhn also talks about his song "Trap", working with Lil Baby and Meek Mill, and new project called "Ghetto Lenny's Love Songs". Much more in this interview including, Saint Jhn sharing that he had to watch his brothers get deported, his feelings on 21 Savage getting detained and describing how he wants to be remembered.
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[@blackrevenue8421]

This guy is borderline cocky/confident... it's almost like calculated

[@joeylawish]

I liked how he took that intro part really serious

[@SomberCarlo]

True visionary

[@ilmaokj]

“If I get rid of all the factors for why it can’t happen, what’s stopping it from happening? I shrink the “why not” list and increase that volume of the “why” list then the odds are in my favor” - This one just inspired a different aspiration level of believing that anything is possible! 🔥🔥🔥 appreciate it!

[@colleenjordan7687]

‘Because we’ve been here before. We’ve been here before.’ @saintJhn • ❤️‍🔥

[@ianbayson8571]

Saint JHN is consistently one of the most interesting people to hear talk to me

[@miathapapaya]

Seen a ton of artist interviews, he sticks out. Highly unforgettable, like his music.

[@cajunasian240]

He’s so intelligent-oh and content with who he is. His flawless lyrics make so much more sense after watching.

[@baptiste270399]

the interviewer knows the topic, the artist, his work, true journalism here, great vid !

[@phomzaraboon7688]

the man has done the work. You hear it in the way he speaks. Makes me wanna put in the work...

[@NiNjaXrEhaB]

Have you put in the work 👀?

[@miathapapaya]

Not only is he crazy handsome, he's intelligent and you cant stop listening to him speak. He has a way with speaking. I could listen to him read a phone book

[@aquillabennett8223]

He is a very confident young man that's great and made it!

[@nvhiphopshop]

JHN is intelligent af, fantastic interview nick!

[@gmdiaz9]

The gems in this interview are priceless. Grateful to have encountered this.

[@maryaaleeyah8647]

I'm manifesting his chill,breath of wind, intelligent energy

[@shannonhaworth7345]

Man...this mans music,ambition,knowledge,struggle,success...is so captivating. I respect his entire existence. I am a new fan. And a faithful one. He has the ability to alter a negative mind into an understanding of what life is supposed to be like.

[@sanjambal]

So underrated, glad to see him finally blow up

[@michaelmcmanus8925]

Stumbled across this listening to music vids, couldn't have been luckier to hear him speak. This dude is going to be #1 in the game and be on top of our current philosophers. Saint..... You just made my #1 song writer. For real....your words really spoke to me. #Saint2024

[@hamin90]

he's so intelligent! I love his honesty too. It's really something you just want to keep watching.

[@joetotheflow]

Inspiring interview, jhn droppin gems, salute to hardknocktv!

[@hardknocktv]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@olumideakingbade982]

One of the best interviews I've watched in a mighty long while. Saint JHN is insightful and thought-provoking - a brilliant mind, a remarkable artist and an incredible inspiration for anyone trying to build a dream.

[@mz76]

This conversation was great, like any other interview with St. JHN. I'm glad I found him.

[@1939wasagoodyear]

The way his face changed when they asked him about his childhood home. I am not saying that coming from poverty should be romanticised but he should be proud of how far his come. Even in poverty there are good memories and I wish he had mentioned those.

[@michaelmcmanus8925]

Blow this up, he's going to change the world. Btw... I never leave comments on shit. Dude is something special. Great part on the interviewer, you killed it bro.

[@Shane-tv5eq]

He is very good at articulating his message.

[@RyanMatson]

SAINt is going to be a legend. Watch. Ghetto Lenny's Love Songs should be in a museum somewhere. Absolute classic album, & I do not use that word loosely.

[@dronejones]

NOV20th As The World Burns drops. It was supposed to be Collection2 I heard but it’s a fitting title being what we’re going through on several levels.

[@RookieMistakeYT]

Agreed. His features are weak asf tho tbh. As much writing and creative work as he does for other artists and they give him throwaway verses as features. Woulda preferred to just hear Saint Jhn instead of features tbh.

[@LM-pk6nn]

Bruh im just seeing this interview and I've been bumping ghetto Lenny for 2 years and it's in my top 5 all time and JhN has been fs my fav since I first heard trap. He's fr gonna be an absolute legend

[@stevenscheno5949]

I love this guy he speaks the truth.

[@Czulki]

Dude is charismatic AF

[@colleenjordan7687]

One of my favourite interviews ever. Thank You 🙏

[@Justin11897]

So much love and respect for the both of y’all💯🤝

[@colleenjordan7687]

‘I was far enough away but I was close enough to connect it.’ @saintJhn • I felt that

[@rjtheone9647]

dopest interview ever....3rd time am rewatching it

[@Abundantlyreceiving]

HE IS IT.

[@jenwinters8840]

My soul connects with this brilliant man❤️

[@iamvenomgaming]

this dude is so pure and real in everything he does , his music reflects that as well .

[@NiNjaXrEhaB]

The fact this only has 40k views 🤦🏻‍♂️ straight gold 🌞

[@Fortitude4]

DAMN he fine...LMAO

[@C3ll100]

I was selfish cause at one point nobody in my circle ⭕️ or talked to didn’t know about him However I’m glad he’s in his moment 🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@Lyly-to3yk]

If I can share an interview with my sons then it must be a great interview filled with great jems. Thank you saint jhn for being inspirational to me as well as my sons that are seeking truth!

[@VerticalJonesTV]

Amazing interview very insightful a lot of gems 💎

[@terrencemichaelcruz1801]

Dude is smart. You can just see it in him. I love that point.. If you put your heart into something, and you think it's the best shit out there and somebody don't receive it right.. You did what you we sposed to

[@briangodsongarcia1514]

Dope Interview‼️

[@_highfrequencies]

The whole second half of this interview is a gem

[@starlafaulkner8438]

I love his honestly!

[@domonwilliams7219]

🇬🇾 wow brilliant ...

[@lemiphil2388]

Man I would love to visit your country one day ♥️✊🏿

[@colleenjordan7687]

Thanks!

[@hardknocktv]

Thank you! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@johna3072]

Bro I been listening to you and sharing your music. Matter of time now

[@trapbyq]

thank you for asking him the God bless the internet question 😂🙏🏽

[@nimawrites]

This was a nice interview kudos

[@hardknocktv]

🙏🏽

[@beautifulcrazy]

Love this dude❤

[@trapbyq]

he’s so smart

[@0rientyna]

Gold !!!

[@zericsigmonjr.5954]

amazing interview

[@dronejones]

NOV20th right around the corner! Perfect.b day gift for me. He’s one of my fav album artists. He creates complete albums w such diversity. If anyone knows other artists in vein of saint JHN put me on cuz Spotify Apple youtube etc never have similar artists correct

[@asleptir]

Beautiful inside & outside! 🎉👌

[@jahbrae]

Phenomenal interview! Mad inspiring

[@hardknocktv]

🙏🏽

[@jahbrae]

@@hardknocktv see you soon my G! Trust and believe our interview will be fire too

[@blokblok2009]

Thus dude give good interviews St John

[@user-ld4it5le4z]

He speaking fax

[@alyssajaliyah]

I love this guy

[@jacobpowers5547]

How this channel have 282 k subs yet only get 5k views something not addin up shit buggin, this interview was so well orchestrated as a viewer its rare to see i appreciate you not interupting and letting the interviewer speak their mind as you take them in and consider them as well instead of being an ignorant interviewer that thinks they know it all like charlamagne

[@yolandasweets7137]

Yass

[@beautifulcrazy]

A spiritual philosopher

[@jeremiahwright3010]

This guy. Whew. Knowledge

[@billyfoster8127]

Amazing 🤩

[@Tunuwamai]

The interviewer is so good!

[@hardknocktv]

Thank you Tunu!

[@SB-ft4yd]

He is saying what others don't say

[@aaronabberz]

briliant bitch may be my favourite song this bredda . Also this bredda is super intelligent love his takes on life and his perspectives

[@blessingmasawi3616]

What?! This guys mind! How does he think like this, like you can see straight into his soul, how he's thinking. Like nothing is hidden. He also has a clarity in his paises, and thought processes that's...

[@flanjo1]

man what an intelligent answer @14:46

[@igobyxoxomusicunderaxlprks9000]

The dudes manager is Biggs Burke, one of the most influential music families in America, he practically made the Roc A Fella Dynasty beside Jay-Z amongst many other accolades...its insane to me that Saint John didnt consider himself as a part of that family tree, having an icon and mogul for a manager hahahaha

[@beautifulcrazy]

Darlin' that is called a canterleaver

[@colleenjordan7687]

‘ it would smell like the water ain’t runnin and you gotta go out to fetch it . ‘ @saintjhn • … I could smell that … #visceral ♥️

[@wingedwolf7057]

Cheers. Peeped your music from the anything could happen meek mill collab..I see I hear the same tune

[@TheIgnorantSag]

He reminds me of a sexy David Ruffin 😂. I like how well spoken he is.

[@dronejones]

I’m confused when he asked what to expect from Saints Next album being this vid was posted May 2020. GL❤️Songs came out spring of 2019. 🧐

[@uppstigning757]

hope fam, lmao

[@goatedjoe]

He needs to work with Kid Cudi

[@RookieMistakeYT]

Honestly the best idea ive seen yet. Ik hes worked with beyonce and Rihanna in the past. They need to make this happen asap!

[@asleptir]

😍

[@GODAUVA]

bro said he made 96 albums??

[@RookieMistakeYT]

Saint jhn lowkey been in the game for awhile. He wrote a ton of hits for a ton of ppl. He just decided to step from behind the scenes to in front the camera is all 🤙🏼

[@BenDover-zq6ey]

If covid stops this guy from being as big as kanye i’ll never forgive the world

[@karamakarama5409]

Diverse,I didn’t knew he could talk like this

[@schmoneyj6906]

this man is 34...

[@CreativeSource1]

It’s refreshing so see an artist like him and not be 19

[@RookieMistakeYT]

Age doesn’t play a part. No substitute for experience. Ppl who say its a young man’s game are looking for an excuse. If you don’t let the years grind you down you’ll always be somewhat young at heart.

[@noobkiller565]

Jhn. Preach the truth. Unfortunately get ready for another substantial spike. Death tolls will increase significantly. We are not fit nor ready for 100% occupancy. Removal of masks is NOT something that should be done yet. If you object to my statement, speak with a medical staff and NOT political advisors. We will be going through this for atleast another year. Everyone PLEASE STAY SAFE. Things need to be said: Lil Baby speaking truth. "I judge by the mind and heart, not really into faces."

[@zahidadrian3533]

🇬🇾🇬🇾🇬🇾🇬🇾🇬🇾

[@elyons83]

Antonio brown Jr lol

[@celebritytj3943]

What’s the movie called

[@markyouneva7840]

Saint Jhn is trying his best to speak like the people on the streets but the formal vocabulary and language slips out... i have that problem.

[@SeeWhyAnn]

I don’t think he’s trying to speak any type of way but his own.

[@RookieMistakeYT]

How yk it’s not the other way around? Why ppl analyze how others speak as long as they speaking some truth or knowledge?

[@jacquelinefergusonjones4768]

Most of us can switch in and out of street lingo and formal/proper speech. Nothing wrong with that at all. It’s called code switching.

[@icecoldleone3988]

Bro’s a industry plant lmao

[@harrymaninc]

everyones an industry plant

[@icecoldleone3988]

Haris A. False

[@harrymaninc]

@@icecoldleone3988 eminem was put on by dr dre. drake was put on by lil wayne. therefore eminem and drake... the worlds two biggest rappers are industry plants

[@harrymaninc]

@@icecoldleone3988 they dont exist. succesful artists always have people around them to help them. theres no such thing as an industry plant. only dummies believe that. if you were in the industry youd know that every artist is a plant. but ur not ur just a viewer

[@icecoldleone3988]

Haris A. Actually you don’t know what I do or who I know but fact that you’re comparing Eminem and drake to this era proves you don’t know what hell youre talking about

[@sydperez4564]

When is he gonna realize no one cares

[@SomberCarlo]

When are going to realize hating does nothing hes doing him already just do you

[@miathapapaya]

Im smelling so much jealousy in this comment section and looking at him I totally see why

[@ItsNessaTho]

Lmao you cared enough to comment this tho...? 😂💀