Brand Nubian Speak on Current State of Hip-Hop | Sway's Universe

[@rcole718]

Puba's one of the nicest MCs to ever do it. Crazy underrated.

[@Crunchysopa52]

Couldn't have said it better. Puba just had that unique mad slippery smooth flow. Same with Sadat, one of the most unique, distinct voices in Hip-Hop.

[@rcole718]

***** Him and CL Smooth should've had more prominent careers. 2000 was such a dope album, but was under the radar because there was so much dope shit coming out that summer.

[@Crunchysopa52]

No doubt man, and yep 2000 was straight dope but didn't get much love in 95 because of much other stuff droppin. Word CL was ill on the mic as well, a recognizable very laid back flow. And even though it didn't hurt to have Pete's stellar production too, he was pretty nice anyways.

[@tochiRTA]

***** Sadat's voice was OK at times but mostly irritating. CL Smooth just wasn't that interesting of a rapper. If it wasn't for Pete Rock, dude wouldn't be shit. And Puba is definitely underrated.

[@Crunchysopa52]

I can kinda understand you saying that CL's rhymes weren't that interesting but to say that he wouldn't be shit is crazy overdoing it. He wouldn't have been as well remembered/known, I'll give you that, but he was far from being shit/whack. And Sadat's voice irritating? He just had a unique voice is all, besides he was a quality MC. That's all that matters at the end of the day

[@Rachel_Lol_]

Puba and Phife, lyrically they were similar, clever, humorous, cultural...slippery! RIP Phife 😭😫

[@brolickscholar3083]

Fuckouttahere!!!! Phife wasn't nowhere near Puba on any level!!!! God Bless the dead! R.I.P. Phife Dog but NO WAY!

[@Msboochie2]

RIP Phife he was dope. Puba influenced a lot of emcees, he doesn’t get the credit he deserves. Phife added his own style to it, and influenced people like Big boi from a Outcast.

[@QueenCraftsChannel]

Good observation.

[@tonyfort6964]

Have to agree with brolick... puba was a beast.. Phife was nice but he’s no puba..

[@MADNEWYORKER914]

Facts!!!

[@adrianjohnson4151]

Brand Nubian are still one of the architects of the mic!

[@qamalkweks2618]

"The most important thing is that the message gets heard"- I hear you in South Africa Brand Nubian!!

[@donaldwollet8778]

I'm only 26 yrs old but brand nubian made such a huge impact in my life!

[@atlbackin82fool]

Good looking out young buck

[@i_9_power_allah321]

That's what Allahs world manifest

[@dudewhyfi]

man sadat's voice is legendary in itself, got so much respect for that dude as a lyricist

[@revivalofthefittestonlythe2757]

Sadat such a great unique tone, always was fire true legend

[@rodangles382]

Raised in the ghetto singing songs called Survival....Timeless!!!

[@dansefureva7664]

Amen

[@CraigSmithII]

I have to agree that Puba doesn't get it any credit for the Rise Of Mary J.Blige,however she gives him all the credit in the world for putting her on the map

[@AtoneMuhammad]

I can respect the fact that Brand Nubian has stood strong. Not comprising who they are. Not selling the people out for a piece of fried chicken and a buttered biscuit at the back door of the commercial rap industry. Also, for those that don't know, they originally called themselves, "Brand Nubians".

[@TriggaTaiChi]

White people invented the suit and tie dress style. So shut the fuck up. Adopting a white mans dress style and then dissing him. Fool.

[@alishabazz7431]

TriggaTaiChi They also invented your apartment complex, the computer board you type on.. KZbin and the language you speak so shut the hell up.

[@joewhite5188]

Dag, I wish I could hit the like button 10 more times! Puba keeps it real. He revolutionized the hip-hop uniform with Girbaud jeans, Hilfiger shirts and nap-sacks on backs.

[@darrellboone9274]

Backpacking?🤔

[@KtotheG]

That started in the '80s with the Decepticons in Brooklyn... Puba did didn't start rockin' them until he went solo in '91, '92.

[@mostmost1]

Puba style dominated the 90s! They couldnt get his flow but his fashion was totally copied.

[@jeromeking2293]

Grand Puba has always rocked. Mad skillz as a MC

[@EnergyUp]

Love it yo! I’m 49 and I’m Brand Nubian from jump 91’ til forever. Peace to Grand Puba/ Sadat X/ Lord Jamal/ Alamo. “Move On Black Man Move On”

[@canibusnj]

Brand Nubian: "Wake Up" (A must listen for the young hip hoppers today!)

[@thatguyfrom313]

Damn right Puba you hit it dead on the head with the devil part if this interview.You ,Lord Jamar and Sadat X are legends PERIOD.I remember u were the FIRST dude rocking that Tommy Hilfiger shit with the hats an backpack.Glad u didn't sellout.We as Black Men must stand for something got damnit.

[@TriggaTaiChi]

That is the the stupidest, most racist thing I've heard. Damn, Puba is a fool.

[@SurgeCess]

Got to agree with you, Puba is a foolish looking old racist clown.

[@JohnnyBeeRich]

"She could make a bedspring sing a song of mercy". Puba was and still is SICC wit it! One of the most slept on G.O.A.T.s

[@anthonyarcanumsanctumregnu9551]

Right.

[@dansefureva7664]

Slow down....

[@MADNEWYORKER914]

Facts

[@KtotheG]

"You see, all I'm saying is respect due... for those who tried to follow, sorry I left you (sings in Jo Jo's cadence from Jodeci's Stay song)"

[@kathierusso1806]

Never in a scandal and im never caught scheming ....Puba was dope ever scince i was seamen. Swimming in my Daddys big nuts. Now im scooping girls with the big ole butts.

[@Lean6]

"I hit a beat and swing a note as if my name was David Ruffin...quick to toast an MC just like an English muffin." (Grand Puba)

[@Sirmustardpack]

my landlord named roper did a show at the copa, when i'm finished with this i'll be paid like oprah

[@shmiqqy]

It sucks they released the single so late. Puba didn't do the video with Sadat and Jamar because they separated at that time.

[@lordchiefrocanumbaone1207]

That Ish is Still Flames Til This Day.

[@robertsteed7705]

I forgot the name of that song what was it

[@Lean6]

@@robertsteed7705 “One for All” Brand Nubians (Grand Puba)

[@paulevans6744]

I love Puba and Sadat. Wish Jamal was there too. I have all their albums and like the Geto Boys and Outkast,I will ALWAYS support the group

[@rudyrivera8059]

Jamal 😂

[@cozmikfunkrabbitt30]

Foundation is a FLAWLESS album, My favorite Brand Nubian album

[@BackInTheLab2011]

21 dislikes? You MF's must wear skinny jeans. orange fingernail polish and shirt skirts :/

[@knxtta]

Master Squider MF DOOMs?

[@lnapjr76]

Punks jump up to get beat down!

[@MelquanKatz]

I think Grand Puba's secret identity is Manny Fresh

[@ajiizzlw2662]

Lol

[@begodallah1331]

"i dont expect nothing less from the devil" grand puba

[@TriggaTaiChi]

That is the the stupidest, most racist thing I've heard. Damn, Puba is a fool.

[@brolickscholar3083]

Grand Puba The Great!!!!

[@robertschleeter3300]

@@TriggaTaiChi you are so so stupid.

[@VincentJNewman]

Never heard their speaking voices before.... surprisingly deep lol.... Puba definitely underrated!

[@EastNewYorkKid]

Man, listen, I have so much respect for these Brothers. Brand Nubian one of my of my favorite groups.

[@MegaLaidback]

Corporations have destroyed a lot of today's hip hop.

[@mdk29]

MegaLaidback And the gay agenda.

[@kansascitychief4965]

He's the last one alive out of the Eddie F and the Untouchables collaboration. RIP Biggie, Heavy D, and 2Pac LETS GET IT ON!!!

[@MADNEWYORKER914]

Do ya man a favor, don't curse!!!

[@Punshr]

That's the main problem with Hip Hop fans and Artists..They don't know their history or care, which as a result, their music is garbage..

[@kurtk7521]

THE MAIN PROBLEM!!!! I'm glad some people see that. They still push Elvis albums daily on TV!!!! They still push classic jazz classic rock daily on TV. Yet people that listen to hip hop curse at Rakim and think Big Daddy Kane is wack! Ah man i give up... just depresses me. im gonna look for a way to block all comments on youtube and ignore this bullshit that be coming out of peoples mouth...

[@duronbryant9463]

Punisher these arent Hip Hop fans these are Pop fans

[@StoutProper]

duron bryant hiphop became hippop and most kids these days just like hippop. JZ being the king of hippop, personally i think he's got a lot to answer for

[@chuckwarren1015]

Straight garbage,bro!

[@bluemantom77]

Punisher thats the the truth preach that shit you got to know your history respect the artist that paid the way for everyone else and best believe I respect that I have to I grew up in the home of Hip Hop ya dig BX ALL DAY I moved but that's my home forever my heart big up to Derek x / Sadat X Lord Jamar Alamo

[@georgerobles4976]

Slow down ,my fav brand Nubian joint.

[@brichdamon1]

very encouraging interview by the great " Brand Nubian " group. Sadat X is on his way on earning that top 5 honors.

[@MADNEWYORKER914]

Who remembers Grand Puba with "Master's Of Ceremony" back in the 80's???

[@joeblak125]

I definitely remember bro!! Had that joint on vinyl!!

[@realdeal_money]

Now you talkin'...

[@lesson6053]

Dynamite

[@bernardtyler6553]

No one is like puba, no one! His flow is different n he be putting it down!!

[@dansefureva7664]

This is what LEGENDS look like ! We love you Puba😘😘😘

[@jamicub39]

The Pubas rhymes went to my head. It's all good.

[@richardjpanarojr9490]

Not a lot rappers think/it's as easy as it looks/ books and books/of rhyme concepts books/session to session to get thoughts manifesting!!

[@richardjpanarojr9490]

Of rhyme concepts and hooks...lol

[@troyballard8607]

Yo...Grand Puba is a lyrical beat, but Lord Jamar and Sadat X is just as nice. All three of their flows are sick as hell.

[@bokay3900]

I remember when Grand Puba was on the Source best MC list at about number 8.

[@andrewsykes7516]

I LOVE these Dudes, much RESPECT

[@hitekdialect]

Say what you will - NOBODY knew who Tommy Hilfiger was until Grand Puba named checked him on his solo album. Oh well - more re-writing of history.

[@MADNEWYORKER914]

Facts!!!

[@upraw4lizzife]

Lmao @ Puba falling asleep while Sadat is talking

[@muha11ad]

You see that huh? Takes away from interview.

[@dmoney668]

two of the illest of all time

[@MNeezy1000]

Yo, Puba thank you so much for being that real. Enough so to still call a spade a spade--or should I say, call a devil a devil.

[@p.oastman]

they showed mad love in Va (early 90s)

[@sexxmode3197]

hey Puba you always were 1 of my Favorites and still are. however some of us are the worst kind of divine evil. and I mean that. Rock On. Masters of Ceremony!!!

[@fuva1118]

RESPECT. we can do it like this again people

[@khordkutta]

been a fan of puba since masters of ceremony, master move

[@robertschleeter3300]

Brand Nubian is my number 5 rap group of all time🔥. A lot of people sleep on these guys. The only crews I am putting ahead of them, which of course is my opinion on who’s better is, Wu Tang Clan, Public Enemy, A Tribe Called Quest, and NWA and then Brand Nubian. Those are my top five that I listened to the most and the people that I believe expressed strong and relevant messages the best.

[@sunnymagneti]

Grand Puba performed at Benedict College (HBCU) in 1992 or 3 and as he approached the stage I got a chance to request that he perform Sole Controller. He killed it. I was the biggest fanboy at the moment in the world even though I was mad that Brand Nubian had disbanded. I remember it like yesterday.

[@macman9689]

Things happen as you age and appearances change. Dare to say you'll look the same or differently 25yrs from now.

[@dansefureva7664]

Facts...we have no idea what's going to happen. All we can do is watch your diet, exercise and pray for the best.lol

[@lesson6053]

Puba's son is iLL 🗣🎙🔥🎶🔥🎶

[@kiki-sv7uf]

For real. Pub a speaking the truth. This right here is and was the culture of hip hop. Peace and Love my brother.

[@Discipleofyeshuahamaschiach]

Sadat is fierce & Puba was a trendsetter in the late 80's early 90's.

[@ronh1757]

HOW SAD TO HEAR THESE CATS SAY THAT THEY CAN'T GET INTO AN EVENT HONORING HIP HOP...BUT LAME REALITY STARS CAN...SAD STATE OF TODAY...

[@whizz5stephen]

Pubs was nice...we need more of him, and his music!!!! 360

[@84Origin]

Love PUBA so underrated..

[@kendriccarter]

Brand Nubian forever!

[@LucySkyDiamond]

what a way to end it!! bravo, bravo!!

[@hakkimb8913]

Love these brother's! And if you didn't know Grand Puba has a album that dropped in 2016 called "Black From The Future" another classic!!

[@jack1uptone154]

"I don't expect nothin less from the devil".Grand Puba.

[@TriggaTaiChi]

That is the the stupidest, most racist thing I've heard. Damn, Puba is a fool.

[@YakThaWiseman72]

PUBA is an underrated Emcee Can't wait until they drop again!

[@bluemantom77]

feels so good was that joint that poped off in 89 am from da bronx I had gotten that on vinyl at Sound City on Fordham Road

[@LilHaseProductions]

At the start 0:00, why the hell does snoop look like he about to go from Snoop Dogg to Snoop Lion to Snoop Binladen.

[@waynewonder89]

LilHaseProductions lol

[@imyanigmw]

Real shit right here. Oh yeah and Puba's 2000 album was dat muthafuckin work!

[@kateeballah1095]

please come back our people need yall peace GOD

[@bornofkarma1327]

Maaaaad love for Brand Nubian, and Puba is one of my top favorite MCs period. One of the best voices, flows, deliveries ever. Shedding light on dark and evil forces will always be an uphill battle when the most evil tend to have the most power.

[@therawproduct]

I love this Nigga Grand Pu...thank u for giving me a bar to reach. I wouldn't be shit without the Pu..One Love..we will work one day..Actually I appreciate all three of yall..Thank you

[@thirdshift47]

therawproduct All For One!

[@OverlorBeats]

I love this interview ... Brand Nubian Always kept it 100 and that is what I like most about the brother. Peace to Grand Puba, Sadat X, Lord Jamar, DJ Alamo and DJ Sincere.

[@dj_jazzywhut]

LMFAO Grand Pu looks like he just woke up, took a massive L of some Purple Kush and arrived at the show.

[@dansefureva7664]

Dont be talking about Puba lol. I know he look tight lol

[@lesson6053]

RIP Stud Doogie 🙏🏽

[@kgment100]

just played there first album in the car last night CLASSIC

[@poeticsouljah3695]

LIVING LEGENDS! PEACE 2 THA G7DS!

[@WestCoastRedskin]

great interview

[@rexrideout2411]

I love them guys! When your music can still relevant after 20 years hands down Hip Hop Legends!

[@jesusneverexisted300]

I love these three MC's! They were great for hip hop.

[@viralbuthow000]

sent a tweet to dante ross. hoping he'll release that mary j track

[@jaybleezy3516]

Nuff Respect Brand Nubian! Blessings!

[@mgorange]

Side two of Reel to Reel is the one.

[@cinco6535]

Step to the rear grand pu is on arrival raised in the ghetto singing songs called survival...

[@superericrogers4636]

When Puba did Lyor Cohen's voice was hilarious.

[@phareke]

This is what's up!

[@stylemattersts9667]

David Edwards checking in from N.C.,along with a tribe called Quest the Brand nubians are what hiphop really is!

[@gregrichardson2623]

Nuff Respect !!!!!! to the Judge

[@CanaanlandMoorsMHTSMSTAMDNM]

getting goose bumps listening to the mary j 411 part.. Puba made Mary Blige!!!!!

[@rethesungod1038]

Crazy! I was just bumping "don't let it go to ya head" on spotify

[@bluemantom77]

Canaanland Moors whats 411 thats fire I remember when pooping first came out with Masters ceremony in 86

[@tchallablack5700]

She was great on love me or leave me alone track

[@ramone.1021]

Str8 Legends man 💯🙏🏾💪🏾

[@sedilarson6363]

Sadat is so loud haha, these guys are legends. Hip hop was so cool back then. It's still cool, just in a different way. That early 90s era was just so fun tho

[@washitawmoor8657]

Nuff Respect To Bran Nubian....Real Emcee Legends.

[@KennyLauderdale]

Love this group mannnnn

[@greengirl9341]

Grand Puba is everything always!!!!!! 2000

[@lesson6053]

Positive & L. G. 🔥🎶🔥🎶🔥🎶🔥

[@digaholicrecords8620]

Ryan Cole i agree with you. very underrated.

[@Itsgeestatus]

Grand Puba's Animated Flow Wit His ILL Lyricism 🎤Already Made Him My Favorite Outta Brand Nubian!!!! (No1 Will Ever Replace His Style In Hip Hop 💃😎 Along Wit Other MC'S Who I Considered Gr8)

[@Itsgeestatus]

Understand This(Title Song) Still Stands Out Wit Dat Mean Thump Anthem Type Sound!!!!🎚🎚🎵🎶

[@StoutProper]

claiming I'm a criminal is right up there with the best hiphop tracks ever, love vs hate too

[@confideo]

This was dope!!!

[@frayedends7291]

I seen Sway in New Rochelle....home of Brand Nubian.

[@19509b4]

I wish I could interview these dudes with Lord Jamar, Alamo and Sincere.

[@HipHopPeriod]

One of The Best Shows Ever!

[@TheAbbott34]

In God We trust....I went to Florida with my parents in 1993. I bought that tape and Redman: Whut Thee Album. I've loved rap ever since. I'm turning 40 this year.

[@secondbest21]

It make me laugh when people call the Brand NubianS. Where did that "s" come from?

[@RayzorBlade]

They don't no there hip hop son

[@secondbest21]

Razor Blade They must not know how to read, either...

[@shmiqqy]

On their first release in 89 they were credited as Brand Nubians.

[@drone124]

thank you!

[@lovingthesauce]

Sadat X used to do voices on the show “Kung Faux”…one of most underrated comedy’s of all time😂💯