Showtime at the Apollo - Miri Ben-Ari Apollo Legend

Miri Ben-Ari, Apollo legend, one of the Hip Hop pioneers that made a difference and paved a way for many musicians to come, gives an iconic violin performance with DJ- Leo (Wyclef Jean's DJ). This was the first Hip Hop Violin performance to air on TV and Miri was the first musician to flip beats live with a DJ! Enjoy this groundbreaking performance at "Showtime at the Apollo" as the original Hip Hop Violinist plays Jazz riffs over classic Hip Hop beats.
www.miribenari.com @miribenari / miribenari

[@RyuBlack93]

She never got enough shine in my opinion.

[@kayedawson12]

She is the music video "overnight celebrity"

[@johannspurlockallen8743]

Facts💯💯💯💯💯cuz she’s hella talented smh

[@jimfloyd9128]

i agree

[@nuevosjeans]

deadass

[@Malleus2010]

Actually she did, look her up

[@Aharshreality9281]

I love it when she hit the Biggie she , smiled and looked at the crowd like "now y'all know what I'm saying " 🤣🤣🤣🤣 . 2022 and , I still come back you this

[@unsignedunderdogs666]

Her reaction to that Biggie was Priceless she knew she had the crowd then. A trailblazer super talent

[@davidburton6107]

She killed it!!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@mayukhboruah9681]

Can you tell me the name of that tune?

[@flavio2665]

@@mayukhboruah9681 juicy by biggie !!

[@kingatlanofatlantis3075]

@@mayukhboruah9681 One More Chance

[@flstudioludwig]

killed the moment :::@@kingatlanofatlantis3075

[@just2fly10]

I remember being a kid staying up late and seeing this. I remember thinking “damn, thats talent!”

[@thedeucemonkey2331]

Rrrrr9rrrrrrr4rrrrkr4r4r84 rr4444h8rrrrrr8rr4rrr4rrr4r3rr4rrrr4rrr rrrr84rrrr r rrrrrrrrrrrrr r8r84r rrrr

[@michaels.8244]

Still one of the dopest hip hop violinist I’ve ever seen. She played all the right songs and incorporating the DJ is a super win.

[@michaelgauthier2426]

She absolutely killed it but can we show some love for that old school DJ crushing on the ones and twos! Love seeing real cuttin and scratchin with vinyl! Great job to both!

[@elvisp116]

That smile when she saw the crowd go crazy is priceless

[@MrRomKah]

02:28 what a magical moment..

[@Endeva09]

She is absolutely brilliant but honestly massive credit to the DJ, provided he is doing it live (which it looks like he is) he’s astonishingly good

[@seolhee5494]

I think he is because of the era it was and from the little i know of DJing for that time that's the only way it could be done? So yeah it is super cool to see. Feels like a lost art.

[@dosstheboss100]

Back when we had real djs

[@darksession]

u see? now this is talent! and also very good DJ skills? why we don't see these things anymore? this is entertainment!

[@christophercayabyab2202]

When that Biggie joint hit, got them on their feet! Goosebumps!

[@hhamk3656]

That record is timeless. Big up DeBarge too

[@armenianply]

For the life of me I can’t think of the biggie song without the lyrics.

[@bookerbsnowiii]

I remember seeing this. I was blown away. My daughter plays the viola and violin & she's inspired because of Miri Ben-Ari. Thanks for setting the tone.

[@honeybaby51]

I love that the DJ is using RECORDS. so talented you guys

[@itsthereality]

She actually made me cry shes so good ❤

[@nhagerty74]

Me too...I got chills and had tears in my eyes. Love her and the DJ.

[@user-ex2ek8bu9c]

She made me fart. I got goosebumps she's good

[@jswashbuckle]

This still gives me chills, awesome talent and love seeing the crowd enjoying themselves so much

[@ragerthesuperhero329]

Who ever looked this up. You're loved

[@prettypoppin_552]

The build up before she got to the biggie part🔥🔥🔥. This whole performance was insane. What an amazing talent

[@AlexRiversMusic]

She is so underrated love her 💯

[@Same_ol_jee]

Always come back to this video to remind myself to never stop playing . My teacher showed me this back in high school .

[@gedaman]

Her 2005 solo album should’ve been marketed better. I still don’t know how it got overlooked by so many with guest features from Kanye West, Fabolous, Lil’ Wayne, Baby, Pitbull and so many other big names.

[@whippz75]

recently found it on vinyl

[@faitthy]

they’re very in sync! props to both of them, incredibly blessed and gifted 🥰

[@kellibrockett823]

This universal language with no words is just so beautiful. The whole room had the most joyful pure energy vibrating all together on the same level ❤️

[@keilyn928]

We miss you Miri. Music definitely needs you.

[@tazztazz5329]

Top Respect To The Dj he gave great performance

[@reginaldshort8486]

U didn’t too many shots of the crowd because u could hear them. Her talent was undeniable and the audience recognized it.

[@41yearoldnewdriver]

Violin sounds like it's singing when Miri Ben-Ari is playing it. She's dope. Miri Ben-Ari was discovered by Wyclef Jean, for real?

[@gedaman]

Kanye West put her on with College Dropout and Twista’s Kamikaze. That’s when I first heard of her.

[@IBAJ7R8]

Yo! This had me open! I actually cried cause she be hittin' notes that reminded of my adolescence. This soothes my soul.

[@sumaiyasyeda3633]

Can you list each song she played please and thank you

[@R_L_1369]

The Choice is Yours (Freestyle)-Black Sheep Apache (Jump On It)-Sugarhill Gang My Mind Right-Memphis Bleek featuring DJ Cool and Ja Rule One More Chance/Stay With Me (Remix)-Notorious B.I.G. Deport Dem-Sean Paul / Who Am I?-Beenie Man It’s All About the Benjamins-P. Diddy featuring The Notorious B.I.G., Lil Kim, and The LOX Survivor (Freestyle)-Destiny's Child Between Me and You-Ja Rule featuring Christina Milian I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)-Jay-Z

[@DrunkenDigger-i7]

Yes it's Benjamin, The Lox Feat Biggie & Lil'Kim

[@keresperez4713]

I always loved her art with this violin. 🥰❤️ My era when I began playing instruments.

[@Upt3500]

Damn where's the VIEWS at? This shit is FIRE!!!!

[@Tre_B_x_o]

thats what im saying

[@NativeBrownboy]

+Cees Hawkins You, today's dumb, ignorant, fuctard generation know nothing of this kind of real music cross over of real instruments. So yeah. Fucking love this though.

[@BUYimtryingithink_onAmazon]

It's no wonder her violin doesn't just burst into flames 🔥

[@michaelzelaya1880]

Only 100,000 views. This needs a come back!

[@RyuBlack93]

So damn true!

[@hennydadon757]

I remember watching you in my teen years and back then you killed it im 40 now and I spoke about you to my wife she has never seen your video and I'm so glad you never left my memories may God bless you in every way you have touched people's life thank you

[@jvinson]

The smile she gives @ 2:31 gets me every time. "GOT EEMMMM!!!"

[@fullbag50]

Your comment locks into what I love most of this unparalleled clip. A very white/Jewish musician is performing for a VERY black audience using an expensive and exclusively privileged instrument (the violin)...but does not pander to them and instead respects them. Her 'GOT EM!" smile @ 2:31 is saying 'We connect, even though our cultures and sensibilities are terribly different by nature. Today though, let's come together and ignore that ugly word called "bias"'.

[@alexanderwright1618]

"Got emmmm!" because she simply thought it was cool that the crowd liked it works, too.

[@aarons.2393]

Right

[@1scubas2]

@@fullbag50 The entire front row of that "VERY BLACK" audience could probably cover the cost of a violin with what they spent on the outfits they bought for the night. And that "privileged" white Jewish girl on stage is a poor Israeli immigrant. Who got expelled from High School because instead of going to class she had to hustle that violin to keep a roof over her head. So while I kinda get what your trying to say.... there are alot of false cliche stereotypes in your comment.

[@streetinspired]

@@1scubas2 agreed. This was about music as a language. She's feelin it, they're feelin it, that's what the smile is.

[@WHENWEGONEWIN]

If Twista Overnight Celebrity brought you to her Like this

[@henryawotwe7471]

+THAKINGMUSIC hadn't seen that vid in ages . I just saw it again 2 mins ago and had to know who the beautiful woman playing the violin was

[@ladygemini5967]

Yessss it did she's talented

[@rajgeepulliam8358]

Absolutely

[@necolesettles1720]

I kneeew that was her..... TALENT

[@melvingipson1094]

It did..lol

[@damon19741]

I remember watching this.It was breath taking,and fresh.

[@Troys81]

Its awesome that someone thought to mix up classical instruments with hip hop. Everytime I hear Miri Ben Ari ft Styles P - We gonna win I get goosebumps. Dope!

[@juanitamickens1711]

She is a beast!!!!! She's playing the heck out of that to the max!!!! She got that Flavor!!!!❤

[@tionnevaughon32]

The BEST violinist EVER!!!

[@734wheeler5]

Just incredible never seen a violin 🎻 played like this

[@Lazyeditorkid_fan-44]

Crying real tears!

[@sh0ttaz1]

yo.. she kills it.. damn.. QUEEN... you hear me.. QUEEN

[@nuno3344]

She need to do this again with newer songs

[@chrisesparza5044]

So young yet so polished. My gosh Miri from a humble fan thank you 🙏🏼

[@ultimateterrorgaming8440]

I remember her like 13 years ago on 106 & park

[@shawtyizanadult]

That's where I first saw her too. Her rendition of Oohchiwally was crazy.

[@laineydoll4530]

My favorite performance from her 😊

[@zoriahtranelle]

She defintely ATE THAT DOWN

[@Gurnishan_]

Love her ❤❤

[@Raiders-wm5kb]

Remember watching this that night

[@maryford7419]

I wanted to skip this but talent wouldn’t let me. Goshhhh she’s good! ❤

[@theharshrealitytruth5687]

She is still unbelievable 👏🏽🏆

[@Queen360_Crown]

Have I been living under a rock???? Omg, this was so fire 🔥. Hands down one of the best musicians I have ever heard!!!! I literally have chills and have replayed this countless times. Classic ❤❤ how did I miss this 🤯

[@AmbieTv2]

I love how the crowd loses it at 2:30. :D

[@Lord_Bibulous]

AmbieTv2 No matter how much time has passed, you play B.I.G. in New York you will get that reaction.

[@reedcollins7783]

💙

[@geminiglacierwater1769]

It's the head nod for me.

[@Goshy6]

love this, especially audience emotions! I wish was there maaan

[@datoneman26]

Lol it took me years to find this and it still makes me feel good wow

[@yataspencer9522]

I remember seeing this when I was younger she is extraordinary!

[@nickhall789]

She DEF invited to the cookout!

[@kaylajadeex3]

What talent. Got that whole place bumpin

[@PreciousB1983]

Love her!!! The queen of Hip Hop violin!

[@kpreviews7067]

Hard 🔥🔥🔥

[@floridagator72]

Fukn fire. Rip Big

[@nikki7161]

Yesssssss. IM PUTTING MY 12 YEARS OLD UP ON THIS wonderful talented beautiful woman. Something to inspire my future violinist

[@Trollyaccount]

She is the shiiiiiiitttt!!!!!!!!

[@solidoptionsolutions]

Now that's DOPE!

[@shambriamcneil6910]

Amazing girl you lived rite there!!!

[@LiLNitr0us]

Miri, you are amazing. Your career is so inspiring. I can’t imagine hip hop without a violin to give it soul. We need you back!!! Your humble admirer!!

[@chabelo881]

Te Amo Miri

[@Mikevic199]

She’s still a force to be reckoned with in 2022!

[@BrianWingard]

Tiktok brought me here. You have so much talent! I love it

[@riocooper4490]

OMFG she is heaven sent with it! AWSOME

[@mandm956]

Oh my, brings back so many memories. I think the show would come out late on Saturday. I would look forward to it & especially the kids talent show.

[@roxannestanton4653]

She hit it on point...

[@JenB81]

I'm sorry, I love Lindsey Stirling but damn Miri, you always know how to lay it down proper. The original and the best. Would be awesome if you and her did a collaboration. That would be hot!

[@israelechi629]

Still remember this moment. She killed the Apollo with this. Dope 🔥🔥🔥

[@daynja780]

I love overnight celebrity but that violin at the end of the song was 🔥🔥🔥🔥 I always play it 🎼🎼🎼🎼

[@princellaburks890]

Omg she is freaking amazing

[@Infamous_Cam]

Nah she killed that! 🔥🔥🔥

[@grobanite4ever85]

How can 16 people not like this?

[@josuesejour4806]

MIRI BEN-ARI IS AMAZING

[@DarkScarlettVixen]

I just watched a Trail blazer....I'm gonna watch again!

[@AlexRiversMusic]

She's FIRE ❤️

[@beeproverbs1042]

A BLESSING to experience this LIVE! ❤

[@georgerthomas3]

man this girl is amazing i have never herd any thing more beautiful im hooked

[@nhagerty74]

Why does this music make me cry? Love it.

[@craigdavis5407]

A Hidden Gem!!!!

[@momoneyplz5773]

Bruh but that DJ all on VINYL!! Both great job

[@LadyQueenCece]

She so good made me cry amazing talent ❤❤❤❤❤

[@tyjuanbowyer470]

2:26 One of the smoothest transitions I ever heard

[@vpartyofficial]

I usually don't even listen to Hip Hop but it's impossible not to love your work, Miri. Toda raba from Germany.

[@nathalieduverna6963]

#2019. My daughter's teacher plays DSharp in her class and I told them about her. OMG, all children should be well rounded in music😱💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@BruceWayne-fl5tz]

Brings tears to my eyes can't understand why !!?? I guess I feel she's so fkn d.o.p.e.

[@olliwest7341]

At 2:30..... A legend was born.

[@YannaWanna]

Where you at? Come out of hiding music need you!

[@ragerthesuperhero329]

She's on kanye's albums

[@TheSpasmer]

what a talented artist. you killed it with the biggie-riff

[@sumaiyasyeda3633]

Can you please list all the songs that you are playing in this performance please

[@VTLMami]

Seeing her tomorrow in Newark nj and I’m excited ❤❤❤❤

[@aloul6710]

Awesome talent and great work from the Dj !🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sealfan1000]

the great Unifier- Music

[@Puddin-cy5xu]

Sickest Apollo performance in my time

[@mornepanga8051]

THis Vid has very little views fo such awesomeness!. Love Miri Ben-Ari