The Roots - What They Do (Official Music Video)

[@iamshyni69]

The fact that this song was written in 1995, and it hits even harder now shows how this gem is timeless.

[@RaymondMiramontes-t7c]

Nothing but a fact iam still stuck in the 90's and don't care what anybody says I could give a crap less.it was too good to just ignore hip hop came into its own in that golden era

[@reptheh]

timeless g

[@dominicchester0328]

95-96 era

[@juanme5097]

Ryi​@@dominicchester0328

[@joncohill3033]

95? Wow time flies

[@catchwreck928]

thats crazy the towers were still up, aaliyah, dmx, kobe, MJ, prince, Biggie, Big L, Prodigy, ODB, Freaky Tah, left eye, Heavy D, and so many of our loved celebrities and family members were all alive when this was recorded and released. Dam i miss the 90s

[@PacoSmith]

Word!

[@useyourthirdeye9083]

Word up. It's like the Twilight zone nowadays. And to me ain't none of them gone. If you stuck in the 90s you know.

[@paulgoodall_]

You're not the only one missing the 90s Catch ♥️

[@seibetsu]

unc

[@pennywise1682]

​@@useyourthirdeye9083thats dangerous bro! Dont get left behind, keep your head up and live on, happy and proud!

[@chillback00]

38 now and realizing how blessed my generation was to grow up to this level of creativity.

[@theplug23]

Exactly!

[@roido6614]

Also 38 here, and know real Hip Hop! Where did we go wrong man?

[@pipedreamism1]

Facts bro and look how lox beat up the dipset in veruz

[@a.taylor8294]

Yes, we were RIGHT at that great time of radio stations that played the old and the new, quality music videos, jumping parties, and people dancing!!

[@MrDMC11889]

I'm 32 and my sister is 38. Neither one of us can stand the current music scene.

[@markquiswest6607]

You can't beat the 1990's Hip-Hop Music!

[@steffenjaschob2415]

true

[@hasan7786]

@@steffenjaschob2415 Rappers were really REALLY hungry in the 90's. They throwing them money now but back then, you had to be competative to be in the spotlight and to prety much, eat. I think money corrupted a great art form.

[@gregh_777]

apparently it was shot mocking these type of videos. biggie took offensive thinking it was mocking him

[@Kunalsharma0044]

Black Thought never dropped a wack verse. Definitely one of the greatest.

[@skll2081]

the greatest

[@bliffblam]

@langston122 Em definitely has serious skills and bars, he just doesnt say anything. Totally different styles. But em has never been my go too. Rocking the roots, de la soul, tribe etc on a daily

[@tomashorvath6323]

I smoked a blunt with him once. My best memory ever.

[@tomashorvath6323]

@fuck all touts ftra fap 2020 he doesnt eat meath, they say

[@layoung4513]

@@Kunalsharma0044 He did NOT break the Colour barrier there were whiite rappers before Eminem

[@Amari19_]

The 90s decade was and still is the best decade of Hip Hop Music!!

[@NorthPhilly-zr7xc]

We came from this to this smh

[@stevenstrube726]

ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@triphop1681]

80s 🤙

[@rmr3528]

Golden Era

[@markdaytes1316]

Not sure bout that

[@OMEGADAGR8]

Black thought to me is the epitome of what Intellectual Hiphop is. He is one of the best lyrics to ever touch the mic.

[@symbolstrattman9705]

P

[@marcelobzrv2962]

Black Thought was warning us since way back then.

[@rayhanes1347]

Damn this beat is smoother than decade aged cognac.

[@robertmiller4712]

Real music

[@1kennylo]

Gotta give Rapheal Saadiq his flowers while he here

[@spooningwithyourmoma1769]

Damn son were'd you find that.

[@sanelesibiya5201]

You ain't never lie, bro!

[@G17x]

Frfr

[@jevinday]

"the principles of true hip hop have been forsaken"

[@marcusthomas227]

The Roots were warning us about the commercializing of Hip-Hop music. Too many "Gangsters" and not enough real MCing going on, even in 1996. Twenty years later, this shit is out of control. Man or Woman, be original and never do "What They Do".

[@lifestraight]

Marcus Thomas Jeru the Damaja's "Ya Playin Yaself" and Common' s "I Used To Love Her" did the same things.

[@blackrage244]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpWVoWCQppx0kLc

[@nidla6391]

Also De La Soul - Stakes Is High addressed this issue

[@kardobo9101]

So as 2pac, he said how we need more smart people

[@kardobo9101]

But dont worry, imma bring back the spirit of hip hop if i fail college. Imma have true lyrics and fresh new beats. I wanna rap better then a lot of rappers and organize hip hop more and fix world problems with a strong message

[@jsincere2113]

I love that my son found this son he’s 15 and loves real hip hop

[@ajamucollins4395]

Your son has GREAT pair-rents

[@A1isDopee]

How is blak thought not talked about when it comes to top lyricists? Mad underrated 🤦🏾‍♂️🔥 he bodied this shyt effortlessly.

[@jeffreylittlejohn9584]

One the best to do it!

[@Eliinfamous14]

Yea I never understood that. He has spit some of the best verses of all his peers back then

[@wilsonmuholo4121]

Black thot, AZ, Nas,Eric sermon, method man, Red man, Dre, warren g,big L, etc always underated

[@patriceadelemua2366]

I agree 100%

[@mwauraedward7556]

Underrated! No, I don't think so. He not mainstream that's why they don't talk of him alot

[@TonyStark-qk9sj]

This song rings true in 2024! Never do what they do!

[@legwasabellewn2444]

Black Thought has the sickest pronounciation of All time.. Hands down.

[@cainification]

His flow is ridiculous, smooth as fuck. He just sounds dope there's no way around it

[@herm2424]

Jay Z too

[@anthonylott7698]

Him and Jay Z are carrying the torch for real and raw hip hop period.

[@tyronetaylor5471]

No doubt!!!!!!!!

[@realitycheck1092]

On crip

[@drogbambumalanga8894]

2024 and this is still real HIP HOP

[@DOOM-ir6wg]

This is the most 90s music video ever

[@nicolebrewer5075]

xcfxhhj7op5 u4pl)

[@TBoynyc]

Yup and that ATLiens album cover!

[@DOOM-ir6wg]

TBoyislive :)!

[@DOOM-ir6wg]

blunty1 I realized after I commented, my bad!

[@yoshiwall5870]

I mean.. Two Dope Boys (in a Cadillac)

[@NapoleonSuarez]

I was a big sneakerhead when I was in HS, but I couldn't afford any of the hot pairs so I got a paper route and saved up my money for six months to buy the very first Iverson's with the blue toe. On the car ride home from getting them I opened the box to admire my first pair of cool shoes and when I did, I heard this song for the very first time on Power 99 (Philly/NJ/DE people know what's up) and this song brings me right back to that moment every time. CLASSIC!!!

[@thuggin214]

Crazy how music can trigger emotions that you felt the very first time you heard said song the exact same way it initially happened. Music is the universal language.

[@a.taylor8294]

LONG LIVE POWER 99!!!!!!

[@KuttyJoe]

Haha. That's a great story. That was a teachable moment for you. The sneaker game now has become a tragedy. Kids that can't afford anything are struggling to get shoes that cost $300.00 or $800.00.

[@theabstract9568]

Nostalgic picture you painted with that story. That's what real music is all about

[@wendyhurtado1826]

🔥

[@TenshinhanIsKing]

Black thought underrated under appreciated

[@iveywebb]

Yasin BMT FAAAAAACCCTTTTSSSS

[@agustinmunoz6431]

agree, top 10 def

[@mlamulidhlomo7169]

Cypher. But this line is def true!

[@Popeyethesailorsman]

Agustin muñoz top 2

[@ejohnson4844]

One of my all time favorites

[@thephillipjosephshow7472]

Black thought has the perfect rap voice ever

[@adamgordon2572]

His cadence is one of the BEST 🔥🔥

[@anash578]

“ you wanna be a man / then stand your own / to MC require skill / I demand some shown “ 👍🏾 if you agree

[@robertmiller4712]

👍🏿

[@lifeismusikmusikislife4684]

The most impactful verse of the song.

[@puresunshine79]

RIP King Leonard Nelson Hubbard. Iconic bassists from the iconic Roots crew. Sleep peacefully fam 🖤🤎

[@luckap79]

Lost generation, fast paced nation World population confront they frustration The principles of true hip-hop have been forsaken

[@counterstrike1110]

Gotta be top 5 intros to a hip hop song ever

[@luckap79]

lol 100

[@kid2174]

Crazy how this song relates to a lot of shit that’s going on in the current year

[@deadlyforcesauthorizeddfa1721]

Kid21 true as hell.

[@alancosta8633]

The hip-hop was created to be the message of the opressed people against opressors not the contrary like nowdays.

[@mrsam0496]

The 90s were golden coz all subgenres were on. This anti-gangsta movement was fire too

[@youtubecreatorszr3]

Rest in peace, Malik B. :(

[@millygang2166]

RIP

[@agfromdai.e3806]

RIP

[@Thiccbutsexyblac]

OH Nooooo is this why I'm here? Love and Light R.I.L King

[@sliduyzamnoyu]

Rip but roots didn’t like him no more for the longest

[@blaze12day]

@@sliduyzamnoyu biggest disappointment

[@FreddyJordaan]

40 years old white boy and still bumping my head to these cool grooves

[@renemunoz8965]

I’m 19, Mexican American

[@lastnamepinto7568]

the love is real. ❤ nuff respect to ya'll

[@Jose-ew7xg]

Rene Munoz same but im 24 👍

[@radical3072]

back then when everything was fine, mum was still alive, always thankful for my childhood/youth and this music was a part of it ❤️ #bornintheeightiesraisedinthenineties

[@Jaantastic]

@@radical3072 ❤️🖤❤️🖤❤️

[@vidallopez1800]

I'm here because of good music.

[@leedza]

The writing was on the wall. There were those who could see the trajectory of what the rap and music is general would be. Within 10 years of this song that golden era had died out.

[@blaxpoitation8528]

Its crazy how accurate your comment is. The level of creativity, lyricism and musicianship is dead today (in hip hop). Damn I miss this kind of music, and that era.

[@Aaron-dk1rf]

Pound for pound one of the greatest Hip Hop tracks of all time

[@dynamic9016]

N I used to love H.E.R by Common

[@maryannappiagyei4277]

Word

[@magnnum100]

"The principles of true hip-hop have been forsaken, it's all contractual and about money making..."

[@MGB36913]

2019 same but WORSE

[@ajamucollins4395]

Our truest hip-hop never left the streets

[@alissa6]

Oh really? Cause this certainly sounds far from Rappers Delight and The Breaks.

[@gregh_777]

@@alissa6 and what was it that rappers delight was promoting?

[@kharqas]

its 2020 and im still listening to real 90s hip hop ...update: 2021 still jammin

[@taraquinch1256]

Cause it's real hip hop anything else just sounds whack and cringey..

[@Nate_LDN]

I feel played i just found this.

[@kharqas]

@@Nate_LDN better now than never

[@mrmagicjunglistsoldier9997]

Real hip hop

[@2KLONEWOLF]

as we say now, this is a bop

[@Ric0974]

Who's here 2024?

[@checkcheck2125]

Me

[@REAHSWAY2]

Neo soul hiphop😢❤ This needs to come back

[@koshirodaio1895]

yesss!!!!.!

[@FalconsFanForever]

Me

[@andrewadagiri]

☝🏽aye aye

[@Crazymike1975]

Rest in Heaven Malik B.

[@Duzykutas]

This is the song that introduced me to the magic of The Roots.

[@lol4793]

Me too!!!!

[@hotskullagyallis]

Nicolas Brisson

[@MazBringsby]

When The Roots used to be cool...

[@kencabinson9720]

Maciek Kusnierz Love this song..Showing us how clowns in rap today be living and perpetrating a fraud....Rip 2pac..Youre a cutie....

[@theironhorse8227]

MazBringsby used to be???

[@iwillmusic6090]

I feel so embarrassed but I wanna cry when the chorus kicks in... so soulful man, what a record

[@miiiiisvibes]

Don't be ashamed to show your emotions, nobody is going to judge, you're a human being❤️

[@TwoLeftSh0es]

Don't listen to Tomás, he's a European. Hold it down and bottle that shit up bro, emotions make you weak.

[@OBZRV82]

Dope music has that effect.

[@RyanHattingh420]

Only the real can feel that ! Love from South Africa ! ❤️🤝 I agree with you , difficult to have a female on the instrumental but still come off gangster yet so intelligent and sophisticated. These boys paved the way !

[@nottelling4548]

@@TwoLeftSh0es 😂😂

[@stixnpoles2564]

Back when Hip Hop was saving souls, not sacrificing them.🤷🏾‍♂️🔥💯

[@jazzdagreat]

Real Rap!

[@blackberrycat]

💯 facts💯☮️🧿🇯🇲🇬🇧

[@lincolnhunter5524]

ACCURATE! 🎯🙏🏽

[@SlimeKingK]

This kind of style is what today's hip-hop/rap is missing. So smooth.

[@adalbertobeats]

I agree bro i miss old hip hop

[@wonderboytroy7484]

Pro Era check them out

[@cymatixgod]

there not on paper

[@germansausage3364]

true words

[@RyanHattingh420]

This comment was 8 years ago and it’s still so relevant from then till today .. extremely sad that the real good music will never come back like this again.. no auto tune , no guns and drugs . Female on the chorus , instruments and words from the heart . Rhythm and poetry at its finest not this other newschool bullshit 😒😂❤️ LOVE FROM SOUTH AFRICA BORN AND BREAD🤝❤️

[@johnperkins8348]

This Song Represents The End Of The Beautiful Golden Era Of Hip Hop (Cries Tears Of Nostalgia)

[@nirvanatesfay5391]

Lol I just commented nostalgia before looking at ur comment.....I have a different kind of nostalgia tho

[@Aaliyahbaby19]

💯💯

[@verefiedxL]

no need for subtitles...Unless you don't listen to lyrics. This is genius. The roots are on another level..

[@SDSOverfiend]

Wrong.. Sub explains "What they do" the reason for each camera shot in videos back then

[@kaleitha]

Walter, you need to watch the original. The subtitles explain the cliche ish rappers (and rock stars) do in their videos. Real hip hop doesn't need the typical or predictable...

[@bongz8041]

+Walter White People, they are NOT "subtitles" they are "CAPTIONS". And they are a must for this brilliant video.

[@sirjackkoff5018]

+Nick Layer Word up. Legends

[@smackaleto215able]

Nick Layer this album was the best album when it came out

[@SENARIO76]

I was the class of 95 wu tang, and, das efx, bigge Craig Mac that summer was I time I’ll never forget GREATEST ERA OF HIP HOP 😢😊

[@TheMarvDollaz]

The moment u realized the message in this is more relevant today than it was back then smh 2016 hip hop a joke

[@jarodtall7876]

+Murda Marv roots are still active homie. dont be a close minded bitch.

[@TheMarvDollaz]

how sm i being a bitvh i said nothig negative

[@jarodtall7876]

You said 2016 hip hop is trash, the roots are 2016 hip hop. dont hate on the roots

[@poeticriffraff]

there's plenty of good rap music out right now

[@sembouwmeester9650]

+Poeticriffraff er but it still misses the oldschool sampled sound

[@taratatabo]

One of the best songs ever made.

[@joanvg18]

+Tom Verhoeven agree 100%

[@nicksatie8072]

Siitä voit lyödä sun nailonis vetoo, true that ;)

[@tapio3376]

Perkele

[@aaqilian5.085]

Stupid hyperbole

[@johnsmith-zh1iv]

Big facts

[@snowgoons]

R.I.P. the great Malik B 🙏🏽

[@samueloladelelayiwola2370]

👤Death is a fountain of life.🇳🇬

[@Django_fahi93z]

❤️🙌🏾

[@mahyo2512]

: (

[@Phearsum]

His memory and music will live on forever. May Allah grant peace upon his soul.

[@onepunchflan3071]

Malik B is dead?? 😳

[@tysonjames2884]

Classic hip hop hits different when the message in the music is still relevant to today's lifestyle 🎤🐐 let's keep this genre alive 2023 & beyond 💯

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

Exactly

[@SunniWrld]

🎶”Never dooo, what they do, what they do, what they doooo...”🎶🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 #classic

[@talkdattrashimmapullyacard4396]

😍Marry me to this song😘

[@fambertrini8032]

Ugh love it

[@derrickdallas3170]

Sing that shit luv....

[@vanman757]

​@@fambertrini8032Yesss man !!!

[@Stoney-Jacksman]

I listen to this and miss the feeling I had when I used to listen to this. So much happened in life..

[@growngrownman5950]

I'm with you and Stones. I miss it so much. It makes me happy and sad at the same time.

[@northsiderz9468]

Old Good Times:)

[@nerdbamarich2063]

James Cone same here my man...that nostalgia hits home...

[@haniveljones7404]

Stones Jones I second that homie!

[@groundswelllegitcoffeeandb3810]

Stones Jones bro! You just said it perfectly!!!

[@josephsanders5308]

that bass line is crazy!! simple but dope!!

[@EwMusik68KydAvonWestCarti]

Idc that half the music of my generation is "new" and changed because of technology, I'm always going to blame my generation for not making songs that EVOKE EMOTION like these do.

[@kelligutierrez7022]

The fact the real video isnt around anymore is a big red flag.. This song is the truth.

[@robbyandrews223]

I was wondering where are all of the subtitles pointing out everything was, and thought i was making it up.

[@djIZNICE]

@@robbyandrews223 Thank you. i thought i was going crazy. Makes the whole video kinda pointless now.

[@neversleepgang]

I was looking like when they gonna say sparkling cider on the screen lol

[@porquefresco585]

Bro when I watch it through the TV the subtitles/descriptions are there, but when I watch it on the phone, they’re not! What kind of KZbin glitch is this??

[@Stoney-Jacksman]

This song is the perfect commentary on 'hiphop' right now/these days.

[@brianengland8948]

That base line illegal af.

[@DevoLotti414]

Lmao nuttin but truth

[@Nate01_]

THE LEGENDARY ROOTS CREW 👑💐

[@tashaburnett12]

This song just puts my soul at ease

[@yoshiwall5870]

Black thought is the greatest rapper of all time

[@GoodxJ]

#facts

[@368carameldelux]

Definitely top 5. I have Chuck D in that position. [Lyricist].

[@derrickhepburn528]

Yoshi Wall he's lyrical, sharp, and versatile at least very well known but to say the greatest not sure about that.

[@kurexx3424]

Yoshi Wall MF DOOM is but Black Thought Top 3

[@arnoldmhlanga3075]

THAT IS VERY TRUE...

[@naimalee1046]

Please God bring back those kind of music to me😍😍🔥🔥💜❤😋

[@timothecabelguen2988]

Naima Lee i hope too

[@naimalee1046]

That girl just broke something from moving her ass too hard😂😂😂😩👍

[@timothecabelguen2988]

Naima Lee lmao 😆😆 listen riders on the storm by the doors and snoop dogg it is doooope ✌✌

[@naimalee1046]

***** U think so with all the young thug new generation I don't see it..

[@naimalee1046]

***** True🙂

[@darkbowser88]

where the subtitles at

[@markbanks7960]

I always liked this song, it's easily one of the greatest hip-hop songs ever IMO

[@PaulStewart28]

Agreed, it has everything. Lyrics, rhythm, a message, and is still as relevant today is it was when it came out. Maybe more so.

[@markbanks7960]

@@PaulStewart28 I can dig it! If you like this track, check out Silent Treatment by the Roots also! It's just as exquisite & lush, though you probably already know the track or record 😉

[@MaximusRGZ]

Indeed, without any doubt

[@freekey_son]

It's my best hip-hop song of all time. In 98 I was playing it back to back like there isn't any other song, now this is 2023 and I'm still listening to the song, you can tell.

[@shogun......]

You guys heard any other hop? lolo

[@3rteenthdisciple]

Baseline is sick on this track

[@LittleMissSunshine721]

One of the chillest hip hop beats ever made! 🎧😊🎧

[@Kev_-qm1je]

You fine

[@AlphonsusSeketa]

Wow! The lirix relevant 👌 today more then ever . ❤ 😢

[@cedricg.193]

This speaks volumes to today's music as well as society itself. Don't get caught up in trying to fit in with the majority

[@CharlesMcKinneyIV]

Cedde La_Soul: Yessir! March to the beat of your own drum and the rhythm of your own rhyme.

[@ajamucollins4395]

@@CharlesMcKinneyIV YES man, that is what and how music is supposed to feel like and represent

[@amaritheskater]

This beat is crazy but my god Blackthought floated on this piece man

[@BrianJr_]

You want to be a man then stand your own To mc requires skill i demand some shown. Real

[@daddyfamlittle6262]

FAX!

[@msbren8]

Love the beat and lyrics 💪🏾

[@Saiyan84]

One of the hardest lines on the track. This is timeless and it's all fact!

[@202HeavenBuchanan]

Even poolside hoochies was built different.

[@jeffb4762]

I'm literally in a trance listening to this entire album ‼️ it immediately transports me back to my childhood where I was actually truly happy. Also its kinda crazy that Tariq has probably one of the most viewed freestyles on funk flex most recently! 🥂✊🏾✊🏾

[@mmarmrcz6770]

I know what you mean.

[@vanezburkett8212]

Yes 90s was a beautiful time for music

[@Microdave75]

You're joking? 90's was garbage for music, the last era for decent music was the 70's

[@kemurinine4272]

@@Microdave75 it wasn't garbage but yeah 70s was the peak. Not just for innovations in music but all art, technology and thought. Kinda interesting

[@jeffb4762]

​@@Microdave75 😂😂 stay off the crack homie

[@susanhurst3292]

Rest in peace to one of the founding members of the Roots. The Roots music always been A1

[@agfromdai.e3806]

RIP Malik B y'all

[@sirjackkoff5018]

That first verse actually made me tear up.. I have to get their albums.

[@Shah_lahh]

A timeless gem 🙌🏽

[@jeterw75]

youngins don't understand this song was a stab at the rap game back then when it was all about showing how much money you had when didn't really have it, frontin hard but broke as shit..this was a radio banger and still relevant and hot today...youngin's take notes..the shit they do now was already done but dude's like Black Thought and the Roots stayed true to who they were and never got caught up in the glitz and glamour of fame...they kept it real and that's why they get infinite respect. Real talk. Real Facts.!!

[@laaa7833]

Heard they was tlkn of ny rhyme sayers Funny that I seen the yank joint and read what you said to see if you knew too

[@jeterw75]

@@laaa7833 I knew they were going at certain NY cats at the time, cause that’s who was hot at the time, but I figured the same could go for any industry dude or crew back then from any city that carried themselves that way

[@anthonytruman]

This is a perfect song. The instrumental plus every line by Black Thought is incredible

[@LurkerPatrol]

RIP to Chalmers "Spanky" Alford who did the amazing guitar licks on this track.

[@Rohan-t4d6m]

One of the best rap group to ever do it

[@CHARLESHARDIN96]

The subtitles were the genius of the video. They need to be reinstated.

[@KNETWORK100]

CHARLESHARDIN96 word !! watching it through the eyes of someone who may not rmmbr the subs is ill . its super cliche but still a well shot video .

[@abysmalvsmarcus]

CHARLESHARDIN96 The subtitles are gone cuz they work for Jay-Z

[@MonkeyMagicMonk]

abysmalvsmarcus why is the subtitle version also on vevo then?

[@rocoustile2161]

CHARLESHARDIN96 Respect! I like the subtiltles, that's when we black folks didn't care what those pinks thought.

[@bongz8041]

+CHARLESHARDIN96 You are right. Only that they are not Subtitles. They are called CAPTIONS.

[@rosserjake]

Imagine if real hip-hop like this was on the radio.. the genre and culture would be given so much more respect

[@soundcheck2k7]

"Welcome to the 90s"

[@codylarkhart261]

Record Labels had other plans for "rap".

[@TKRPMUSIC]

R.I.P. Leonard 'HUB' Hubbard on the bass... one of the greatest bassists of all time!! 🖤🙏🕊

[@maximus215]

What a delight! I'm just so happy to have lived the greatest time for Hip-Hop. Thank you The Roots!❤

[@DJJamOfThaDose]

Blessed with Hip-Hop In This Timeline. #TheRoots

[@mudimabiriani6467]

Who is Still Listening to this 2019 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Greetings From Dar es Salaam Tanzania 🇹🇿

[@vitumbikomhlanga212]

Am outchea boi, shout out to you

[@nkcaleb]

It is good East Africans are on the quest for beautiful music. I hunt for the realest hip-hop out here

[@roderickmonday2600]

Mudi Mabiriani Hotep neter I'm here

[@alJaZz]

im here still listening. Peace from Mozambique brother! 💯

[@martinamelung4261]

peace to all from germany ...still listen it in 19

[@UFOsAreRealArea51]

So good to see this with so many views... I am a happy man!!!

[@KEYBEATZ]

It makes me want to do beats full time again

[@shontapl]

Shawn Johnson it got way too many dislikes.

[@katlegoPilane]

This is timeless

[@arpitbesra9271]

Shawn Johnson, still not enough!

[@youngiverson6228]

So chill

[@illtakethebox]

It's a shame that this version doesn't have the guitar licks at the end... That lil groove at the end is one my favorite parts! Go listen to the full version people!

[@choptdup]

This gets even more relevant by the day absolute classic

[@KuttyJoe]

This is one of those hip hop songs that ages very well, like a classic R&B record.

[@melkrollwz]

Windows down, warm summer night just cruising with the boys and this comes on. You just can’t stop the vibe.

[@Veronica575]

i still love this song yaul

[@TBrown-mi8ik]

This song is definitely in my top five favorites of all time

[@rorywooden2429]

Greatest song ever in the 90's. I was 5 years old in elementary school when this came out. I love this video 'cause it got all the women poppin' their pussy.

[@Dante-qf9yd]

Radio destroyed the true culture of Hip-Hop!

[@KRAWofficial]

So did cable TV and the internet

[@ivafranja]

Social media*

[@Babyfacedblackjesus]

How?

[@wesone7429]

Money

[@renamamiya9196]

Unfortunately, yes it did.

[@brunomalik4048]

Real hip hop "It's all contractual and about money makin'" So true

[@ajamucollins4395]

Our truest hip-hop never left the streets

[@KicKupKicKavELL]

The message in this song will never get old 😂 hip hop gets worse every year

[@snappy_.]

Wish kids at my high-school would get it. We need more hip hop touchin’ on the good vibes like this.

[@billybillions3351]

Frfr I’m the only 16 yr old Ik still hanging on to real music

[@TheFonz89]

At least y’all get it. Some people grow up not getting it and never do. Keep playing that real ✌🏼❤️😁

[@annlin_the_archaeologist]

I love this song SO SO SO MUCH. It basically set the tone for my entire adult life..."infinitely go against the grain".

[@darkknight7011]

"Jokes on you...you heard a bitin' ass crew."........2021 and STILL undefeated.

[@woz3018]

when I was 12 yrs old in 96..some jazz guitarist in community service gave a casette to me and told me to learn english and listen to the lyrics. I will forever be thankful Hauke Böhmer. Germany in the Fall of ´96 someone tried to teach me the truth before I even knew what was up.

[@emilgens8895]

Two years later I was on a uni visit in Kiel and since I really liked Erykah Badu I found in a recordstore The Roots single “You Got Me” and by that discovered the Roots - because lot of hiphop came through MTV that didn’t play them quite often before that era. And world was never the same after that…

[@XantroyX]

Without subtitles they are literally just doing what THEY do. It makes the whole thing redundant

[@gabrielcarter8065]

yeah kind of, I mean the video is clearly criticizing hyper-sexualized hyper-glamorous rap videos. But it's way of criticizing that type of video is to be that video until like 5 seconds out from being over. Like I get it, but they are definitely taking advantage of the tropes they intend to criticize here. The method of criticism destroys the critique.

[@theresemasi982]

The Roots are THE ROOTS. Seriously, how did Jimmy Fallon get them? Bests concerts I have ever attended in my life, and I'm old -- seen zillions -- by far the best, especially with Talib.

[@oblivion_007]

This is not one of the greatest hip hop song ever. This is one of the greatest song ever!

[@oblivion_007]

@Jarrel Ely two overrated rappers.both didn't have the knowledge to compete with blackthought.biggie was good technically.his sick lyrics are great.but both of them can't go beyond NY street knowledge.

[@oblivion_007]

@Jarrel Ely not a big fan of west coast and south. Jeru+ preemo was a match made in heaven.(a better duo than guru+ preemo).not a big fan of fugees.Unpopular opinion: i dont like Lauryn hill as a rapper.

[@kealanover7359]

WHY IS THERE NO CAPTIONS??? The video makes no sense without them

[@michellerice5226]

Wheww Raphel Saadiq and that guitar...musical genius👑🎸🙌

[@agentomusic]

The fact that this song has only 3.7 million views is a disgrace to hip hop Black Thought is one of the all time greats!! Love, A True Fan of Real Music

[@waterfalls2724]

Good memories off this song. Time machine ❤

[@KingNez89]

This the PURE art form of what hip hop SHOULD be....don't mistake it, all that bullshit you hear today is NOT I REPEAT NOT hip hop....that shit is drill music aka pop rap