Skyzoo - Spike Lee Was My Hero ft. Talib Kweli

New music video from Skyzoo off his 'A Dream Deferred' album. Skyzoo and Talib Kweli pay tribute to Spike Lee, who also makes a special appearance at the end of the video.

[@steve2daE]

Skyzoo, in my opinion, is the MOST slept on rapper in today's hip-hop/rap music. He is very underrated and I don't really get how most of the people never heard about him. His music is REAL, CLASSIC hip-hop/rap music.

[@guymcnair7556]

A dope artist thats highly underrated. Dude got a crazy music catalog.

[@sharv33n]

Wow. Talib Kweli is still flawless as ever.

[@arthursims]

This beat alone brings tears to my eyes. Add the verses and I'm in heaven. Thank you Skyzoo

[@lerenzoroberts3663]

This that feel good music hits the soul I be in tears too 🎤

[@TheRscott903]

How does this man Not occupy a spot right next to Kendrick and Cole? Under appreciated and hes probably the best lyricist around

[@HUNDREDSgang]

This Deserves waaaaaaaaaaayyyyy more views.... We gotta get it together people!!

[@davidwhite3654]

I'm from Atlanta and I gotta say, this is beautiful music right here.

[@MrSambonner]

See not everyone from ATL like that bullshit. Props.

[@empireofshaolindvds4592]

I met SKYZOO in 2014..here in BOSTON. ..Underground HIP HOP .Also my father passed away later this year I'm ready for CD today : SKYZOO & PETE ROCK cd" RETROPOLITAN" 📻🎤🎧🎶🎶

[@nicolascastellano5325]

YES! Atlanta stand up baby!

[@beyoncebillings6625]

This is real hip hop

[@beyoncebillings6625]

@@MrSambonner you right I am from Atlanta and I love the lobby Boyz album is 🔥 and sky

[@daoudbowling6879]

Salutes Spike Lee, SkyZoo & Talib all day!

[@ItsYuboyz]

this guy is possibly the most underrated rapper ever...hes so dope...lyrics flow hooks content beat selection creativity is all there he deserves to blow...mixtapes always fire ...he always gon have my support

[@ladynature5]

Spike Lee Does Have Mad Skills...And The Baddest Soundtracks Ever‼️💯✌️

[@melw9528]

As a born & bred Brooklynite, this sh*t touched my heart. Spike deserves his respect.

[@cooloutchris]

Big up to my bro Tall Black Guy for blessing Skyzoo with the beat for the inspiration to pay homage to one of our black heroes Spike Lee... Shout out to Talib for blessing the track lovely... "Brooklyn Stand Up! Skyzoo is da truth, Real Hip-Hop prevails

[@DIPLOMAT11289]

The whole damn song gave me chills. Especially the piano at the end with the Spike Lee appearance.

[@JEFFCLEVANDR]

DAMN Talib... He went OFF!!!

[@UlriQ]

Who the hell said NYC had lost its sound? #realhiphop

[@aishakarimah6000]

The art of emceeing...got to love it! Special shout-outs to the likes of Skyzoo and Kweli for keeping that real Hip-Hop alive! Continue the Beautiful Struggle! PEACE!

[@FlyHighPeake7]

Beat is RIDICULOUS...and the lyrics are dope as fuck man...That shit

[@jsmidash]

This song is so tough. Everything just works well together. The beat, the rhymes, whatever

[@MoneyMoBR]

2023 still bumpin' this! I'm from Baton Rouge, Louisiana and been rockin with Sky since Cloud 9: The 3 Day High dropped in '06!

[@kidfromnyc2353]

Brooklyn stand up...Skyzoo (crow heights) Talib (Flatbush) Spike Lee (Fort Green), couple reasons I appreciate this track, spike lee being my favorite film director and documentarian is one of them, the fact that I'm from Brooklyn is another, but the recognition these two artist are giving Spike is my main reason... There is no doubt that Spike Lee is part of the Hip Hop culture.

[@kidfromnyc2353]

(Crown heights) ***

[@johnredorn]

dam you left out redhook

[@deuceswild6350]

kid_ from_nyc I always had respect for Brooklyn but ppl stay dying out there. I'm willing to move out there cuz the culture is real but it's so crazy out there at the same time. Then again I'll prolly.m make it cause I do me and mind my business and that's all people ask for.

[@RedRam312]

OMGAAAWD dis beat is UUUUUGH!! Seriously what hiphop is missing on the radio!!! Da lyricism just made it come alive!!

[@4MATAStudio]

This is history, education and hip hop all in one. Dope tract killer lyrics and amazing visuals! Some of my faith has be restored.

[@Fleezy81]

I just heard my first Skyzoo album "Music For My Friends" today and I think it's the 2nd best hip hop album this year!! Skyzoo earned a new fan....I'm just here to catch up

[@eddied80]

+Fleezy81 I agree! I've heard some tracks and features here and there, but this is the first project I've heard in full. Great stuff!

[@griffinmujuru2049]

skyzoo is da truth , he on dat ESCO level , i got mad respect for his craft , he spits lyrical jewellery everytime he opens his mouth !

[@EFYALrecords]

We need more artist paying homage to great black film directors they where our eyes to the world to see our view of life in these America's.... salute family!!!

[@Mr.ZombieRIPper]

I remember watching this music video as kid , the memories. I love this song🤟🏾🙌🏾

[@Train2kill00]

Dope emcee, dope topic, dope video!!! What hip-hop needs right here!!! Huge Spike Lee fan!! I realize that hip hop has changed but there has to be a balance. There used to be a balance. We have to support these artists that actually have something to say!!

[@vainsmith]

the visuals are so perfect for this track. spike lee is one of the greatest.

[@kenroc546]

i felt like i was back in 95 with this one.

[@dxthms915]

To this very day, in 2020 lol

[@DuckDownMusic]

Song Produced by Tall Black Guy. Video Directed by Alex Ghassan.

[@TheeCheleMarie]

Spike Lee was my hero!!! Love it!

[@dablakryu]

My fav song on the album,love Spike Lee's films.I got my 2yr old son loving this song!! Respect to Skyzoo.one my favourite mc's of the new generation & one of the few that puts thought into his lyrics,last of a dying breed for real!!

[@clarenceadams2233]

CLASSIC PERIOD

[@kryssgigg]

Sky you are the soundtrack to my life lately you make shit that genuinely moves my spirit. Keep it coming!

[@crackseller321]

Your music has so much substance. Big fan

[@lenextowens6608]

This was powerful

[@Venteur]

This is what I call real music!

[@MrClementsbart]

I was lucky enough to get my picture taking with this legend Skyzoo his last show in Boston. #Blessed

[@sakhilenkomo6073]

This song is a great example of composition. These two artists ,Skyzoo and Talib Kweli, feed off of each other so well, I'm surprized they aren't doing the next Black Star. One album together, make it an instant classic, and do the proverbial parting of ways afterwards. Skyzoo, in my eyes, has a very unique and poetic style about his lyricism and swave, smooth delivery. Talib Kweli with his rapid-fire approach and uniquely rough-like voice compliment each other very well.

[@illsonfisk8329]

Love this. I expose my 12 & 8 year old sons to type of hiphop so they know there's more to hiphop than what's on the radio.

[@tkash3435]

YoOoOo....this song was SO ill...u could feel the power & emotion in this video!!!#Timeless

[@lerenzoroberts3663]

1 of my favorite songs of all times dope artist Skyzoo dope concept 🎤

[@excelentgent4]

I bought this song off Itunes,i didn't know there was a video for it. This is Classic,and he got Spike to make an appearance. Keep doing your thing Skyzoo !!!

[@LaWandaMichelle]

Love. Spike, Skyzoo and Talib!

[@ronaldash3425]

Greatest Hip-Hop joint ever done....this song "is" SKYZOO....LOVE YOU BIG BROTHER "MR." SPIKE LEE....On God 🤫💯👍

[@SD4philly]

I heard this song today with the spike Lee video, Good Work. Like a late 80's, early 90's fill. She gotta have it, the clubbin dayz If ya dont stop take a pause 90's head boop to this. Something wrong wit ya. That tune alone is AWESOME. Spike, Skyzoo and TK Peace

[@aaronleger5019]

Two of the most underrated MCS of all time

[@ceeteebars]

Spike Lee is a visionary genius. F**k the Actors Guild. Thank you for this one Skyzoo. Big up Kweli, one of my favourite MCs. ILL TRACK. BLESS UP, BIG UP!

[@AlexTheDarkslayer]

i haven't been moved by a dedication rap like this since lupe fiasco's hip-hop saved my life

[@alshansmith]

Agree spike's one of my heroes indeed..great tribute and song and video

[@TheWaronSJWs]

Dope video, dope piano, and Talib bodied the song.

[@LucarioDXAuraStorm]

I remember coming across this song on 106& Park which surprised me cuz this came out during the "Ratchet music" era lol Glad I took that rare moment to watch BET one time. Love this joint!

[@faustostar9627]

This is crazy. Much love to skyzoo & Talib

[@sonwestsaladaemaheustyle3469]

Today just now 26 of March 2024, I’m bagging with this classic vibe wow super dope

[@aishakarimah6000]

The message in the music is connotative rather than denotative; the “was” in “Spike Lee Was My Hero” refers to Spike’s influence on Skyzoo during the most impressionable moments of his life. The lyrical hook alone speak volumes if you understand it. Spike Lee (1st & 2nd gen. hip-hop culture), dedicated his life’s mission to writing Brooklyn-inspired stories using films which influenced Skyzoo to dedicate his life's mission to writing Brooklyn-inspired stories in this 3rd gen. of hip-hop culture!

[@emilli5331]

One of the illest joints in a while and I'm not just talking about this song.. The whole album album is ill!!!

[@sonwestsaladaemaheustyle3469]

This song is 😮mega boom man this is super classic damn skyler and Talib, you kill it.

[@damienwiley2312]

The joint gave me goose bumps, real good stuff Sky.. I appreciate this hip hop. Thank you brother

[@djroblovesweden]

THANK YOU Skyzoo!!! Thumbs up for real Hip Hop Music!!! There is still hope.

[@rap.herencia]

I just discovered this MC', is amazing, I love his video, the beat he choose, his lyrics..

[@lsmoothtv]

I met skyzoo in OKC early this year he came down and Rocked a show @ the conservatory. His music is so dam nice!! we have similar styles.

[@vernonhampton6973]

This is what you get when you mix a genius (Skyzoo), a savant (Talib Kweli) and a legend (Spike Lee) in one song...

[@CGProductionzMusic]

Skyzoo's A Dream Deferred was one of the best albums of 2012, thumbs up if you agree

[@jamalwoods2548]

I’m from the carribean heard this on ig had to look it up .. bless up king

[@artinhjollder4779]

Just perfect ... raised the volume above maximum when I was standing at a cliff's edge ... an incredible spiritual experience

[@kame99023]

skyzoo's album was amazing

[@TantuBeats]

Flipped the same sample, believe me this beat is sick!

[@_SaXoN_]

You would also like 330 by Stalley. Rashad flipped this sample also

[@MsBeatJunkie]

Always love this sample... Skyoo is dope dope dope

[@Techzneffectz]

There is no way that this video should have less than a million views!

[@emilli5331]

Yoo I f**king love this record!!! So iLL.. Rhymes, Production, Cinematography Straight Classic!! The whole album is Amazing

[@carllonehall9978]

Important scrolls always flows..spike was Our hero tru-indeed.

[@verseessential]

How it supposed to be done. Fantastic video. Much love to to my homie SkyZoo. Brooklyn all day. Go New York Knicks

[@gemoorer]

Just an ill cut...ill video too. True throwback to real hip hop bangers! Horn riff is crazy slick!

[@ahkimakm]

My favorite director

[@BMWPGS]

One of my favorite songs of all time

[@jamescarter974]

This song made me a fan BK song all day.

[@DemonkaiMugen]

the whole album is official....this track here is one of my favs on there

[@ClectaSkiMusic]

Salute & respect real hip hop!

[@LuisCruz-nw8gh]

Shout out to y'all .. classic fly shizznit .. you got spike lee on this joint ..shout out to spizike.... classic...

[@listen10052]

A real rapper...he should be next up...sky you the man...Brooklyn all day...

[@DerekJFord]

Truly a great tribute for a great director.

[@l.sdarkholme7559]

This is deserving 1 million views.

[@GRANDKUSH]

Nostalgia.....Spike Lee is a whole Era

[@omgmazin]

Great visuals for a great song.

[@RAWhitening]

Most underrated song 🎵

[@KidMutantstarr]

Dope. Spike was my hero too.....Fricken Dope!!!

[@pranaychand6557]

Skyzoo is so underrated

[@quaaludegoddead5029]

Just saw this song on mtv jams very nice!!

[@DeutscheBagge]

What a proud video. Good for people to see.

[@tanyavon523]

This was f*ckin beautiful man…..Pay homage to Uncle Spike♥️

[@rufusuzoma]

this is real hip hop..thumbs up!!

[@norwoodandres]

Brotha Spike Lee will always be my hero for life

[@chitizzle]

Unique song, Spike Lee i do believe is the only black Director who was able to make 20 movies in a 20 year span, on another note Dam Kweli getting Chubbeeee

[@kvh528]

We need more of this

[@chris360s_]

One of the best albums of 2012 Hands Down!!!!

[@nikkig269nh]

The beat tho...so dope...so east coast🥰

[@eroupopper]

this was truly an awesome music video! I love the song, it's so poeitic ! that is what rap should be. Plus I was born in 91', so some of the movies spike lee made, I remember watching them when I was growing up! truly a great song!

[@Cmach91]

Now this is more like it! Much better than the last track you dropped a vid for Skyzoo!! 40 Acres & a Mule, by any means necessary, sho nuff!!

[@DvidFilms]

this is real hip hop; so refreshing to hear.

[@deathsshadow1975]

Love this song.