The Blacker the Berry - Kendrick Lamar & National Symphony Orchestra

[@malditoloko112]

I don't think people understand how powerful this song is.

[@viteshwarsidhu6492]

Cotorraboy I do brother. I do.

[@jeroldparks7138]

I agree.

[@komun225]

Cotorraboy still resonates to this day

[@Infiniteiii.]

indeed

[@thefenomenalkid]

ko munson exactly had to come back to this

[@alexanderdemuynck620]

I would do terrible things to get a version of this with decent audio.

[@kmarieking12]

😂😂

[@zerofox3075]

😂😂😂

[@sisnoerasoos]

Fr

[@Tonia-dl6vr]

Lol🤣🤣

[@caviwhy]

Was thinking the same thing

[@TheDreRock]

YALL HEAR THEM TRUMPETS SCREAMING MY GOD

[@Ltholst7]

the violins are my favorite part.

[@sebastiangruszczynski1610]

its a hell of a song

[@komun225]

TheDreRock YESSS

[@ronald000610]

you're great

[@chur8um]

I damn you’re here

[@SenaiDSniF]

The passion this man has for music.

[@Anonymous29785]

+ezwar99 what about Joey BADA$$, The Underachievers, The Flatbush Zombies, Lupe Fiasco, Freddie Gibbs, Ab Soul, Vince Staples, Big KRIT, Jay Rock, Isaiah Rashad, Schoolboy Q (sometimes), Logic, Chance the Rapper, Vic Mensa, Action Bronson (kinda), Tyler the Creator, Earl Sweatshirt, Denzel Curry (sometimes), Mac Miller (some of his newer projects). There's plenty of conscious hip hop in the mainstream, you just have to not be a "hip-hop is dead" idiot.

[@Anonymous29785]

+Keyser Soeze how so? Joey is mainstream now, as are Odd Future and TDE, Chance, Vic, and Bronson were all XXL Freshmen, Logic's got a sizable fanbase, as well as UA and FB Zombies. Curry hasn't quite broken into the mainstream yet, but he's coming up. Mac is mainstream, KRIT is accomplished, and Mick is a recognized force in Chicago hip-hop outside of the mindless drill scene.

[@Anonymous29785]

+Keyser Soeze I get u bruh. I guess I been listening to the underground so long I forgot what the mainstream is like haha

[@Anonymous29785]

+Keyser Soeze I ain't listened to the radio in like 4 or 5 years

[@Eeshank2]

+sniff what a shitty song

[@peehaha9742]

lol even the conductor can't resist that funk

[@journeybeyondthesea]

Satagooni he has the funk in him

[@windowsmizu416]

The funk shall be within you.

[@g.gg.g4539]

@@windowsmizu416 haha yes sir

[@luckymahange]

🤣🤣💀

[@kmarieking12]

You see him?!

[@njabulomanukuza2228]

Shout to that bass guitarist. . . WE SEE YOU !!!

[@2548dh]

The soul left the body when they started playing how much a dollar cost and that horn hit......GGGODDDDDDDDDD!!!!

[@kellypoole3791]

😂

[@jjcuadraedwards]

Can you imagine an orchestra version of this whole album?? Come on…. This song is sooo powerful man

[@Alterbridge321]

I would pay good money to have seen this performance.

[@jonasjakstas9333]

UncleJohn72 i would pay money for good quality of this version. 😱

[@tshepontamane5216]

My exact thoughts. If he comes to South Africa again I want a meet and greet.

[@bhiengga.mazhar7957]

5 year still i wanted it

[@jonasjonas4263]

But imagine playing it. Bro imagine playing drums as hard as you fucking can

[@michaelward8520]

Meeee toooo

[@bennyton2560]

We should start a kickstarter campaign for better audio of this

[@arancienne]

If they ever cast a black James bond, the symphony version of blacker the berry could be the theme song lol

[@hamzahassaballa5372]

Omygosh amazing

[@22mrspeedemon]

genius

[@blacktopty575]

it should be..but you know they probably gonna put in some bullshit to attract the "consumers"

[@hexsahgon]

....?

[@diilavery4825]

Shaken but not stirred, right? *Nah, cognac.*

[@jazzylulu22]

The conductor is giving me life! He was really feeling the music.

[@troybonner91]

This should be an album... or at least released officially.

[@7bean3]

a blu-ray release

[@박규현-t5v]

@@7bean3 Where can i buy it? I really want to have that bluray

[@coryjackson6944]

Yes.. with better audio for sure 🧐

[@Gouranga547]

It's outrageous how this isn't officially out.

[@michaelpollard1735]

Hey! I'm in this video hahaha, 4:32, on the right of the video walking behind the upright bassist. That was one of the best gigs I've ever done

[@cosmicparsec9463]

Wow!!!

[@EAprima]

That is your NEXT James Bond intro theme song right there if Idris Elba gets the part.

[@dickridinhater7816]

I was thinking the same

[@macafromthewired]

EAprima bad idea

[@gr11n33]

@@macafromthewired Got problem with it?

[@macafromthewired]

Carlicious i don't really remember honestly

[@pffilms2522]

@@macafromthewired lmaoo

[@ArunAllen1]

Don't care about the "controversy" surrounding the lyrics. Most of it, if not all, is actually true. But the beat, the drop, the hook, the orchestral backing, is absolutely epic. My favourite KL track.

[@AFTimeLord]

It's not that it's controversial. It's honesty. And it's fucking awesome to listen to and more awesome to understand

[@interweeb5289]

The energy is huge. I get goosebumps during "black don't crack my nigga".

[@El-vw7pt]

"They say i might suffer from schitzophrenia or something but homie you made me".

[@yourconscience27]

💣

[@riba9341]

I see the ending section as a calm down moment for Kendrick, the emotions he dives into are raw and to his bone and he needs time to re-focus on things. Absolutely fucking adore the last part and all of it actually.

[@bonganitshela214]

This guy is the king of hip hop..

[@TheMitrovica2007]

this shit gave me goosebumps even tho the audio...

[@MsDemonism]

That was fucking deadly. Even with brutal audio.

[@edwardrogersinfo]

we're lookin at a Legend forming folks!

[@angelatzw1503]

*of all time

[@diogoaraujo1996]

i just want an album of this !

[@lvfootball41]

An album of all the live versions?

[@Saientific]

+Eaglesfan41 That'd be dope

[@thisisnotmyid_]

The live version of i was amazing

[@boredbytrash]

+Diogo Araujo Same here. I prefer Live versions of his songs because of the live instrumentation.

[@halkanaai]

Album- To pimp a butterfly

[@McFlurry448]

The pure joy on the bassists face each time the funk to the chorus gives me goosebumps

[@strookesoco5674]

Maannnnnnn I wish you had better audio. These videos are incredible. Hahahaha. Thank you for posting!

[@Lexyboogie]

+strookesoco There was a professional camera at the back recording the show so I'm hoping that a proper recording comes out someday. You don't even understand how epic this concert was.

[@PeterHutchins]

+strookesoco me too. Might try to run them through a video editing program to clean up the distortion

[@strookesoco5674]

+Fedzi Man....I can see. After watching 15 second clips all night on instagram it quickly moved up to the top of the list of shows I regret missing in my life. #1, dude. It looked absolutely incredible. I wish they would release an official recording of it, either video or audio. The one video of These Walls that the NSO released sounded SOOOOOO good.

[@cvandy2252]

+Fedzi Kennedy Center has uploaded one professionally recorded song so far, they put up These Walls.

[@jorb1903]

+Fedzi Oh god I hope they release a professional recording. I haven't found a live recording of this song yet (my favorite from the album), and a HQ recording with Orchestra would blow my mind.

[@hardyjims1116]

this guy is a poetic rapper

[@luzanime_edits]

Kendrick should definitely realise a live version of blackberry with an orchestra, that would be lit 🔥

[@Gumbawumba]

God bless your soul for posting these

[@Prodjalil]

KENDRICK LAMAR IS SOOOOOO GOOOD THIS GAVE ME CHILLS

[@scottyidiotic]

Yo it’s actually crazy he can bust all of that out live with that much energy. Fucking legend

[@TheShankaclause]

I wish he did the full How Much a Dollar Cost that instrumental is just too beautiful and is 10x better with a live orchestra

[@kayondrasqueendom8469]

Sweaty Goals omg ikr me too that orchestra was so amazing for both songs. I love it!💯👌🎶😊❤

[@nickie7763]

Something reminded of this and had to come watch again in 2024! Kendrick is simply 🔥🔥🔥🔥the conductor had me on my feet all over again!

[@leatherjackets92]

I swear this song is so much better live

[@flos.2788]

DanGrey32 And that's saying something since the studio version is already fantastic.

[@leatherjackets92]

Clumsy Archer I agree man

[@jowhy7243]

I think everyone’s love and excitement for what they’re doing just amplifies the emotions this song brings off too

[@bryanrmcf]

Damn! An Orchestra!? This is amazing!

[@deanf6175]

Bryan Bello DAMN.

[@theworldsonheroin]

this is art

[@crysta2k2]

Yo bless this man's life. This. Is. Simply.Incredible. The energy is beyond this earth, our time....I feel like I wanna jump out of my skin. Right now my skin is just in the way of these notes and lyrics being absorbed by my cells. Thank you God for creating this man right here, for real.

[@philip7833]

I love the way this track sounds with the orchestra and band

[@malcolmd7050]

Chills

[@sanchaysaxena7261]

Even the drummer is head banging

[@StorieDevereaux]

I don't know who I love most, the Conductor or Lamar!

[@GodsWarriyah33]

+Storie Devereaux haha the conductor stole the show.

[@stryk1052]

The conductor was on cloud 9

[@mfanelothegreat8145]

the audience was so lucky to be there. they sure did have a great time

[@darigan11]

the first part with violins gave me the chills for real that shit sound god like lol

[@cosmomcfloso5820]

Amazing performance to a amazing song

[@Alex-qy4vh]

THAT LAST LINE... Man.. Deep. Much love.

[@Fleezy81]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU FOR POSTING THESE

[@NukoNLy4u]

this is just sooo good i just can't, also everyone seems to be having so much fun which makes it like 100000 better

[@jesstiss222]

His superbowl is going to be unfknreal ☄️☄️☄️☄️☄️

[@bizuneshwolde5545]

That bass is penetrating my brain

[@scerb100]

I’m seriously so upset Kendrick didn’t tour this album like I wish he had. I hope one day maybe as an album anniversary he tours it again, full orchestra and all because by that point it will be a certified classic album.

[@MicaMonroe69]

That little bop though. Kendrick please come back 😥

[@SanDantos]

The chorus is so hype

[@amann3161]

Kendrick Lamar is a forever artist because his music can be played in 50 years and have a major impact on the people. Once in a lifetime Artist.

[@De_Lyux]

Seeing it now I realize, we'll never see Kdot on such a small stage ever again

[@riyaad154]

I saw some interview some time back, he mentioned he preferred these smaller events that concerts

[@coryjackson6944]

I would love to see an intimate performance of TPAB! 😞

[@sethdlodlo]

CHILLS....DAMN

[@deanf6175]

seth dlodlo DAMN.

[@2tallmadets]

GOOD LORD

[@JasonGenom]

the most amazing performance in my life

[@rubenxmedina8990]

Kendrick Lamar is to dope!!!!

[@mlulekimabude]

This man is such a performer 🔥🔥 I’d pay big money💰 to see him live

[@BrandonYRG.]

Shit made me shed a tear

[@CD-tj3hg]

We need an official live version of this concert released

[@divamaureen4871]

Still watching in 2017...Only Kendrick can make me do this..

[@dickridinhater7816]

Diva Maureen Facts it's too good

[@Wilsdag]

2020

[@divamaureen4871]

Back in 2021 😂

[@123bluesssman]

@3:00 conductor feeling it!

[@LisaLavitore]

Lmaooo 😂😂😂

[@LisaLavitore]

Lmaooo 😂😂😂

[@sonowwhat7592]

My beautiful Brothers and Sisters, stand up!✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿 The passion is fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 I’m blacker than the names Tyrone and Darius✊🏿

[@orozco1101]

I really love the ending I think I’m obsessed.

[@timwir2990]

Please please please Release this somewhere!!!! I would buy this immediately!

[@tshiyaprincipalmogapi2618]

Nothing but respect for Lamar's passion for his craft and his commitment for good music.

[@bethofabachelor8672]

The physical energy Kendrick performs with is absolutely captivating. The music rattles straight through him. It's fascinating.

[@billcyphers3rdeye]

IMAGINE BEING THERE TO EXPERIENCE THE FUCKING POWER

[@jamiejo7940]

shivers. all over. thats it.

[@Ltholst7]

i would love to hear this live. I love Kendricks music, and I also have a thing for violins. Great combo.

[@t.m.a6669]

This is masterpeace man you need to understand this

[@DJB448]

ugh, I wish i was there!! lol. Thank you for posting!

[@eilutheo5426]

Incredible, one of my favourite of Kendrick - Appreciating how everybody is invested in the music!

[@Marcobalt]

man i wish there was an offical version of this performance 😎

[@groovydon]

Orchestra and hip hop combo is the shitz bruh 🙏🙏🙏🙌 #TDE

[@JJ-zd9vs]

2:45 I would’ve gone absolutely ape shit they’d have to put a stray jacket on me

[@dreamer2260]

Goddamn right lol. Fucking incredible.

[@gripthemoney77]

THE G.O.A.T

[@spartarheel]

This is everything.

[@abl2527]

his realness and his passion..... jus wow

[@jahalpavan7499]

The passion in song and writeing kendrink lamar

[@stryk1052]

The guitarists were on cloud 9 . I could feel their nodding ♥

[@ini_creative8142]

Watching this never gets old

[@siyabongamajola3946]

crazy , crazy performance - you wont find better than this!

[@ryansvideos100]

Still holding on to the dream these live versions are released, Dear God

[@freshnewmusic5822]

I love kendrick 😍

[@boxertest]

King Kendrick :-)

[@mainmoney5491]

If they could make this into an album. I would like to buy it. Its so cinematic

[@paulstuart487]

What a fucking dirrrrty filthy performance Fuckinell ffs 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@shanuddin6876]

I so badly wish for a studio quality version of this 🤯🤯🤯

[@madisonpanayiotis2581]

WE NEED AN OFFICIAL OF THIS OH MY GOD

[@hectorvega4221]

kendrick could start a rock band and I wouldnt have a problem with it

[@russellgills]

damn this show looks so amazing

[@dhill859]

I wish this would come out as an official release. Been nearly 5 years and at this rate, I'm sure it never will.

[@farvezafridifaizurrahman6980]

The conductor is killing it! xD

[@CyberJuanito]

OMG this is fuckin amazing

[@amarrandev1210]

Still my fav live performance by Kenny

[@jozybryan1865]

😭🔥❤️ masterpiece

[@romanfawns6623]

CHILLS.

[@Spectacurl]

El talento que se necesita para estar grabado con una papa y sonar mejor que todo el resto del hip hop... hands down...