Common - The People (Official Music Video)

[@forbesferrari1157]

Common is the most unappreciated rapper ever

[@jeffreythechef1430]

I was thinking the same exact thing. He's kept his poetic style his whole career. Very underappreciated.

[@marcosalcido2288]

I feel you brotha

[@SuperDetroit9]

+Forbes Ferrari YEP!!

[@tohaovershell]

+Forbes Ferrari say it louder....

[@ClockinLoot]

absolutely

[@Dr_Doomzday]

This beat is insane

[@boxing1126]

Kanye 🐐

[@MrChata93]

gil scott herron - we almost lost detroit

[@Dr_Doomzday]

Kanye is a straight scientist comin up with sounds like this..hes a fuckin weirdo but a musical genius no doubt

[@joao_ppfs]

@@Dr_Doomzday "name one genius that aint crazy!"

[@firewithin8200]

@@boxing1126 u can say whatever u like for kanye, but he made it

[@thomasnelson5758]

Kanye and Common really ran Chi town for like a solid decade. This is pure gold. This has to be one of Kanye's best beats of all time

[@waderoyal_]

Twista too

[@310ws]

@@waderoyal_ facts

[@chiarosuburekeni9325]

How did Chicago go from this poetic, smooth almost backpacker like hip hop to the ratchet ass savagery that is drill? 🤔

[@staynez]

Lupe Fiasco was very underrated and also held it down for the Chi

[@staynez]

​@Charles Burekeni I don't know when that transition took place but considering how Chicago rappers seemed to be heavily influenced by East Coast style of rap that was common in the 90s/early 2000s (no pun intended). Now alot of East Coast rappers have that drill sound, just like Chi-town. Crazy how it just spread like wildfire.

[@solidapeman7175]

This song still gives me goosebumps. The beat is magnificent.

[@morgancozart064]

I thought it was just me who get the goosebumps feeling when I hear this. Wow.

[@solidapeman7175]

@@morgancozart064 you’re not the only one, it’s a beautiful feeling.

[@TyroneTaite-ji7qb]

@@morgancozart064 lll))l

[@nonhlanhlamthembu7774]

Definitely

[@sammy69831]

Me too, especially the chorus- soothes my soul 💜💜💜💜💜, who sings it?

[@michellem8077]

Common such a talented man.... Will be popping my head in 2023+. Anyone listening to this song forever

[@ericcote2535]

Always...

[@jefftacorda9569]

Common, Mos, The Roots et al. I’ll always listen to them.

[@dredre2732]

Great music will never die

[@cortez7158]

was just listening to Blue Sky so I swung by here too 🔥🙏🏽

[@MrIceKool15]

We listening in July 2020 all the way from Namibia...

[@nosihle2325]

‘Can’t leave rap alone the streets need me’

[@ArnaudKenfack]

Beautiful nod to Hova btw👏🏿

[@derikroy5]

It's; "can't leave rap alone, The game needs me" when HOV said it, but still a huge nod to the Brooklyn boy ✌️

[@sygfaker]

It’s 2024 and we still here 14 years later. Truly a timeless classic

[@Comradbackup]

yes!

[@youngreezy5310]

You already know!

[@akeemdreams]

Fire! 🔥

[@MustaphaBlidi-o2k]

😊😊

[@vevoj-Topic]

Cold ❣️

[@miaflores7269]

I miss 2007, man. I was 12 at the time but I wish I can be that young and carefree again. I teared up watching this music video as a 29 year old.

[@tiffanyholloway2800]

I was 27. life was amazing for me then. I had my son that year

[@miaflores7269]

@@tiffanyholloway2800 sounds like having your child is a precious, wonderful memory for you 😊 I myself want kids someday… I hope 30 isn’t too old

[@IngridMoore-x3d]

I'm 63 I love him

[@duvalt87]

I was 20 His new album with Pete Rock is amazing

[@mac2541]

U lucky. I wish I lived through that 2000s era with rappers like Wayne, common, Lupe, Jay z, 50 and Jay electronica.

[@solomonjones8934]

Common embodies what true hip hop is.

[@yapha3284]

Facts 💯

[@NYG1991]

Amen to that.

[@its.roooose]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Manny-nm8dh]

Yep. Region be damned. He's could match any mc from the NY tri-state area.

[@Karl671]

Amen

[@dmanvlogs884]

This is the type of music that makes you believe in our culture in a way the world don’t.

[@georgeterrific]

I believe in your culture and any movement that looks to protect it and the curators(the people) of it.

[@tiffany171720052005]

@Lord Farquaad yes.. Contrary to what others think, Black Americans do have our own culture, food, music, fashion, history, upbringing, etc that is unique to us.

[@davidm9935]

Doesn't

[@Pbs-xs4xk]

😂🤦🏼‍♂️

[@MzShaybutta]

@@tiffany171720052005 They know we have a culture.. They emulate us every damn day.

[@v5q211]

"I found the new premo" The level of respect Common had for Ye.

[@Lukecage83]

man !

[@kujakubes241]

Why did they even spilt up anyway?

[@Lukecage83]

@@kujakubes241 Probably that Maga hat bullshit he was on. We all know common ain't with that shit lol

[@jdillasmpc2774]

or dilla, this song was made shortly after he died

[@SecondWizards]

@@jdillasmpc2774 Yep According to the Xtra interview, Ye’s Beats on FF was emulating Dilla’s production as a homage. Pretty sure he heard Donuts 🍩

[@casperyusuf7784]

How comes Common ain't talked about among the greatest MCs

[@makavelli7211]

"The People" is simply one of the best songs ever; all genres combined.

[@balbinderbhati6155]

Maka Velli k

[@Theo9.8]

No, it truly isnt

[@jonathanmurphy4825]

@@Theo9.8 you're a hater. One of you born everyday

[@Theo9.8]

@@jonathanmurphy4825 Call me what you will, doesnt make my stayement less true

[@wildchild9675]

Talib Kweli's - Get by and dilated people's -This way. All kanye beats/Samples. will give it a run for its money.

[@chefd4498]

The world would be a much better place if everyone listened to Common mans a genius

[@emmarspersonalaccount698]

Anel Beganović Agreed #commonTheRootsearly2000music

[@emmarspersonalaccount698]

And don't forget Outkast *Sorry Ms Jackson I am For Real Never meant to make yo daughter cry I apologize a million times* -Andre 3000 and Big Boy

[@chigozienwachukwu4786]

ChefD true

[@saibotouray4141]

Facts been listening to this nigga since the 4th grade son intellectual hip hop right here

[@soulmillionairenext8488]

No cussing, no nudity, no heavy chains and all. Just pure talent.

[@yeeyeekaree1107]

First off over used comment. Second he says nigga so there are curse words

[@armyzone7548]

@@yeeyeekaree1107 are u black ?

[@charles_binglebonkus]

@@yeeyeekaree1107 the fact that people are still writing comments like these is proof the youtube comments section will never change lol

[@yeeyeekaree1107]

@@charles_binglebonkus fr

[@milfordjenkins6113]

Corny ass comment

[@TyroneCash-ci2ok]

This song is black love+black awareness= Black Empowerment!!! BLACK FIRST!!!✊🏿

[@greglib5064]

I dont think its about the colour. Be colour blind.

[@Therealmoseslupai]

Nah, GOD 1st. 👌🏿

[@randomjohncenalookalike8310]

Unpopular opinion here, but i personally feel that the best rapper, and i mean of all time, is none other than Lonnie Rashid Lynn Jr aka Common! I like and respect many rappers with different styles, including Kendrick Lamar, Kanye, Tupac, Rakim, Ghostface Killah, Big Pun, Talib Kweli and more, but i feel when people bring up the discussion for the GOAT, Common gets severely under looked considering he never had any mainstream appeal and a lot of people have never listened to his stuff. So, why do i feel the way i do? To begin with, i feel Common is the epitome of a master poet/rapper/lyricist/artist, and i personally feel he is UNTOUCHABLE; sure, there are artists still living like Mos Def, Rakim, Nas and more who are incredible, and i mean incredible lyricists too, but how have their recent projects been like, remind me? Common makes a strong argument for what “lyrical” hip-hop should look like till now, offering vivid imagery and high emotional stakes rather than allowing any display of technical chops to get in the way. He lets his guests shine and wisely gets out of the way of both the production and the hooks when necessary, his own raps providing an anchor to a project that is, as a result, bigger than him. Additionally, his wordplay is incredibly underrated. 'I used to love her' is one of the best, and i mean best, songs of all time, regardless of genre. It is the definition of poetry. Heck, the whole 'Be' album (Shout out to Kanye and Dilla) and 'Like water for chocolate' album was an example of incredible poetry with accompaniment of smooth, soulful production, packed with wordplay which was thought provoking. Yes, he isn't mainstream, and i'm glad he isn't. Common has always remained true to himself and never sold out for fame (yes, he did start modelling, but i'm referring to musically selling out in order to have a mainstream hit song). Thirdly, i feel he is one of the greatest role models affiliated with the hip-hop genre. He is a great person and an even greater person. We have never known Common to be in trouble with the law. Common has never been in the media for anything negative. Common is a good Black man that your daughter or son can look up to. He supports many causes such as Black Lives Matter, PETA, and he is the founder of the Common Ground Foundation,an organisation that seeks to empower underprivileged youth to be strong citizens and citizens of the world. Not to mention, he and Kanye found 24k jobs for people in Chicago. If you want your child to listen to positive rap from a positive person, buy your child Common’s album. I know a lot of people will disagree with me with this, so feel free to share your opinions.

[@tomashorvath9653]

+Random John Cena Lookalike I´m past that "who is the best" childhood shit mate but nobody touches com in fairness. he is too dope. nice post

[@randomjohncenalookalike8310]

tomas horvath :)

[@randomjohncenalookalike8310]

Shockheadd45 lemme check this outl.

[@SucceedRS]

I'd respect your opinion more if your profile wasn't dedicated to John Cena

[@randomjohncenalookalike8310]

***** you're just jealous you can't see me.

[@somericanguy]

Prime Kanye and Common. This song is absolute fire

[@dannewell6449]

Prime kanye and common was a couple years earlier on be

[@dustdust1234]

Almost lost detroit beat chopped and sped up

[@DatBoyJrheezy]

Really glad I got to grow up listening to ye and common...they were definitely huge Influences in my life

[@chicago23cub]

Chicagostand up!

[@waleedalrawahi9889]

Kanye made this beat?

[@brittlia_]

Dwele killed this chorus!! Always loved his voice!

[@derrickjackson1759]

Thanks didnt know that was dwele

[@olskool1964]

Dwele so underrated as a r&b singa

[@mjovercome]

This song and the video brought tears to my eyes. You can feel the love in this, from the beat, lyrics, and video. It’s truly amazing. This is real music 🎶

[@phillippoggi8080]

Kanye's beats are so sick.

[@camiramzi1]

Kanye once upon a time.

[@RISEOFTHEX]

Not ye but no id

[@moeketsiramosana5742]

Sampled from Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson's "We Almost Lost Detroit"

[@M360-w6o]

IRONOXCIDE Kanye did this. Stop capping

[@GS-kj6ur]

@@moeketsiramosana5742 thank you i was gonna say it

[@curvlet]

Listening today, can't control tears falling down, we the people, when can we all have a smile on our faces?

[@supahmariostyle]

Keep you head up

[@crystallemond1332]

My mom died covid 2020 she took my CD just for this song ..trying not to cry Mother's Day this sunday

[@Karl671]

Aww

[@olskool1964]

Exactly!

[@johnnetemplar9143]

"To a single hood in Botswana" 🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼 Respect ✊

[@andiledlamini-hc9cp]

Nothing common about this brother, his on his own level❤

[@MrJavonnthomas]

I swear this song makes me think of my community and how I can help change the way things are

[@KyleisDome]

+Munkee D. Luffy arent you busy enough trying to be da pirate king daawg

[@sokoschannel3865]

Do It !

[@gwiltl]

That's Hip Hop for you.

[@MarcIsOldies12]

The power of real music

[@marikalindagrant2147]

That was the plan.

[@peterfuentes5893]

Common is so underrated. My wife worked him once and said he was one of the most polite gentleman she’s ever met.

[@jacobneal8128]

Common look like that Uncle errybody wants

[@Martydoessykes]

I agree

[@mbdtfd530]

So true

[@acs3451]

yeah kanye is a great producer.. you can also here it in colaborations with jayz

[@diesikk855]

Yeah the uncle from spiderman lmao

[@viktorvondoom9119]

Uncle Vincent!

[@thachiefrocka]

Kanyes production in the 2000s was just insane.

[@wolftek]

Was as loud as him

[@saqib7965]

Being creative and not being scared on taking risks making hit records that also have that classic feel to them and on top of that..having a real message is what makes kanye west a genius. Not many artist in music history have 10 classic albums 7 of his own and 3 as a producer for the rappers albums below.. Jay z - the blueprint Common - Be Pusha T - Daytona kanye has 84 platinum songs out of 184 songs 75 Grammy nominations.. the 4th most ever kanye won 24 Grammy's in total. Classics 🎖 Mainstream success 🎖 Critically acclaimed 🎖 All huge achievements it's super rare and kanye has influenced pretty much everyone we listen to. You can hate the man but you can't deny his one of a kind legendary career.

[@ctaylah]

When common and Kanye work together they're like like Jordan and pippen.

[@bobzyurunkel]

Or Bonner and Araujo.

[@ramtin9999]

or chris jones and vince g

[@loola456]

+ctaylah Or Forest Gump and Bubba

[@spaceepandaa]

Common - Jordan No I.D. - Pippen Kanye - Phil Jackson

[@Lultschful]

+ctaylah Problem being Kanye wants to be Jordan, being Pippen won't cut it for him.

[@EnterTheAether]

2:31: I was born in Botswana! Yeah but for real Common is quite refreshing even today. It gives me hope that no matter what happens i'll always be able to go back and listen to some good, wholesome hip hop. Peace, Love and Hip Hop.

[@KingCeez15]

Here in 2021 and this song hits way different than it did in 2009 for many reasons. A tune for the ages. Thank you, Common!

[@quamike2124]

Here in mid 2021 and it really do hit different even more now

[@crdllsndy]

For the ages 💯💪🏾

[@santacollins5325]

💛

[@coldcorner9902]

2007*

[@futuristicbrooklyn1207]

07

[@leatherface964]

Common and Kanye together is pure magic. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@rossanozanga9581]

Sorry mate, Kanye who? That fool friend of Donald Trump who now goes to Central Park to feed pigeons? Common certainly has no need for that.

[@dlfreezy4229]

💯%Facts

[@rossanozanga9581]

I do not agree with you mate. Kanie has major mental problems, better get medical treatment. Common certainly doesn't need him, please don't talk foolishness.

[@jazmost]

The way they chopped "We Almost Lost Detroit" by Gil Scott Heron is unbelievable! That flute chop is crazy.

[@tomashorvath6323]

Great find mate.

[@dumisanisihlengwenya6473]

People who say Common and other similar rappers are underrated, underappreciated or under whatever where probably born after 2000. Common earned his stripes ages ago - he's a lyrical genius, rapper extraordinaire and master of flow, period!

[@BrotherHasad]

idk if anybody can fuck with kanye and common as a duo other than Dj Premier and Nas

[@hurthajohnson6522]

+Hasad Chaarab Talib & Mos Def

[@randomjohncenalookalike8310]

Future and Metro Boomin are the best duo of all time..... I'm just kiddin, i agree with you tho hahah!

[@bilalha123]

Eric b and rakim, kool g rap and dj polo, gang starr.

[@randomjohncenalookalike8310]

***** Premo is a great DJ, but a good producer. Stop fucking hyping him up.

[@randomjohncenalookalike8310]

***** there's plenty of producers better than him. Just because he produced for some legendary rappers, that doesn't mean he's the best.

[@228allday]

This beat is still insane

[@chiTownN1]

kanye

[@andrewavielele287]

Common is one of the best lyricists to ever touch the Mic 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@pizzadude9877]

this is the type of music should the people be listening to

[@pizzadude9877]

***** lol right my sista

[@C45-w4o]

right!! Hip-Hop needs Common now more than ever

[@segamatale8375]

Big up to Common, at 2:30 he's mentioning my country "From Englewood to a single hood in BOTSWANA"!!! I have never heard any big hip hop artist mentioning our country, even though Rick Ross came over here last year 31st December. Much appreciated Common!! Keep the light burning. . .

[@Westcoastnn]

I remember getting ready to this watching on Mtv jams early before elementary school still here bumpin 2024

[@HelloHello-nu5jr]

He did such a good job in the All Star game, as a Chicagoan I was so proud of how he represented my beautiful city.

[@keronwindley4950]

I'm from N.Y. but you're right !... He did his thing. Be proud!.. #Facts

[@CHICAGOWIND1981]

Speak that shit! I'm from da Crib too and yes he did a magnificent job! #COMMON #MYBRO4LIFE #CHITOWN4EVA

[@lorishepherd5273]

SouthSide!

[@jvilla8704]

Humboldt Park baby

[@CHICAGOWIND1981]

@@jvilla8704 Peace to all my puerto ricans over there 🇵🇷

[@ljprophet500]

One of hip hop's greatest songs 🎤

[@zamiworld1448]

this is Hip hop,

[@jeandieng5360]

For real

[@thesamo360]

Weren't u listening "This is street ra-dio, for unsung heroes Riding in the regal, trying to stay legal"... For real i been bumping this a few times every year!

[@uploadvidz4490]

Peace, love, unity, having fun

[@BLACKMAN4815]

MERCY OMOLLO yes ma’am real music thinkin music

[@beastiecappadonna8247]

Pure.

[@DamnnnSon1]

This was back when Kanye was on top of his game making beats..now he's rich and not as hungry and that Kardashian curse is in full effect

[@bamesanahkeabetswe6300]

Common: "To a single hood in Botswana" me: "yeah baby! my fairly unknown country got a shout out, we made it!!" lol

[@siiv86]

+Bame Sanah Keabetswe Check out Sean Price's (R.I.P.) "Figure Four"

[@SiphesihleY]

lol

[@wayneshamba6961]

Looool I know how that feels, Nas mentioned Zimbabwe once

[@nathanmasi1931]

+wayne shamba road to zion with damien marley

[@IBMboy]

shout out to your country bro

[@russelladams7134]

I slept on Common I must admit. He got to be in my top five mc's of all time.

[@justinrussell3166]

This song gives me chills

[@frenchice3819]

Just what I was thinking!

[@stephe.8818]

@@justinrussell3166 that shows you that popularity gets more attention than talent. Nowadays rappers are just known for popularity, not rap or Hip-Hop.

[@BrooklynBrooklyn-wd1vu]

He's a Legend bruh

[@krisskora7164]

You trippin bro, EM, PAC, Nas, Biggie and Jay Z take top 5. Non negotiable. Common is great but there’s way too many great mcs that he don’t make the top 20 or even top 30.

[@jeremymac2552]

I remember watching this on Tv on B.e.t. channel in the morning before highschool over 11 years ago. Still bumping this in 2024. Power to the people ✊🏽

[@obusitsemotshidisi2863]

From Englewood to a single hood in Botswana 🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼

[@zpt4862]

This is Common’s best song. FIGHT ME!

[@xxhshrebyba]

absolutely

[@ull4h]

We Almost Lost Detroit by Gil-Scott Heron. For those who love the beat. It was also used for Brown Skin Lady by Blackstar. Common, Mos Def & Taleb Kweli are the right people to inherit this tune. Three of the greatest Emcee's to use a mic.

[@outlawz7623]

jay townsend lol not even close. L

[@drednok3569]

Hashmat Ali 9th Wonder also used this same sample for a Rapsody joint.

[@joemagwizi1127]

wow... both great songs... amazing

[@timothyjones3564]

Also U God used it for skyscrapers song on his keynote speaker album

[@khmerupdate7472]

@@drednok3569 ឱ

[@silly9778]

Common can run for mayor of Chicago and get elected just because of this song and video

[@mike_t_007]

THIS

[@yakovhadash]

he needs to reach the dog yoga demographic too

[@TatamiDisco]

Half this video was filmed in NYC

[@jerkoftheyear4565]

So can twista and do or die in my opinion chi legends

[@tomashorvath6323]

Common would probably beat that idiot Trump this election nationwide.

[@colokoye5243]

This jam is underrated. The flow and rhymes are top notch. I became a fan after listening to this song.

[@MegaCrash121]

I say common is the definition of intelligence

[@djchiroc]

You must have not heard of Lupe Fiasco

[@onyxfy1399]

Him and loupe fiasco are both very intelligent

[@c.f9448]

Chirag Shah Lupe ain't as good as Common. Plus he fell of...

[@desmondarchie3471]

Troy IsAroundMyWay lupe never "fell off" u just pushed him out of your listening circle, look at the interview titled "lupe talks falling off" its great mann

[@jordanallen7734]

Troy IsAroundMyWay Spoken like a person who really knows what's up. 'Food and Liquor' is a CLASSIC! 'The Cool' was a dope album with some mediocre tracks sprinkled lightly here and there. 'Laser' and anything after was garbage with one or two brilliant tracks buried in there somewhere. Hence the epic 'Form Follows Function' on the garbage Food and Liquor II album. I thought Lupe was gonna snatch the hip hop crown back in 2006. Can't believe he let me down.

[@godsdaughter7183]

We must protect him at all costs.

[@Karl671]

Yes

[@mafulomultimedia8803]

Bumpin this from a single hood in Botswana

[@ChiefCedricJohnson]

Psalms 143:11 “Quicken me, O LORD, for thy name's sake: for thy righteousness' sake bring my soul out of trouble.” King James Version (KJV)

[@jonathanhargrove2025]

2024 anyone ?

[@WordIsbond007-Y]

Real hip hop is like your favorite restaurant...you might stop going for a while, but you will always return!

[@DocAlexB]

Saw common on IG, and this popped in my head. I had to come looking.

[@verdedeleon82]

Still

[@Comradbackup]

yes!

[@kimathimelaku-el4195]

Yes indeed

[@KingLoDaTruth]

one of the best songs of all time

[@amantlegabaatlholwe4640]

"from Englewood to a single hood in Botswana"...i love this song,not just because he mentions my home country Botswana but because its just too dope.Common the a G.O.A.T.

[@MrGimmix81]

Still rocking it 14 years later 🙏🔥🔥🔥

[@Boxingfan13]

One of the greatest songs of all time

[@mashudu305]

from Inglewood to a single hood in Botswana

[@Blackclanstudios]

In the 2000's when a lot of rap was good and hardcore, I really appreciated this and respected it a lot cuz Common was rapping about the community and being a positive influence. So while we had The Game, 50, Kanye, Snoop, Pharrel, Em, Dre, Busta , Big Pun and other good rappers rapping hard at the time, it was nice to hear a rapper like Common not rapping about the common things in the music industry.

[@arenwalker3624]

Don’t forget jay z

[@coldcorner9902]

I wish Dre would have made something with The Game, Eve & Busta Rhymes when he had them. Music was so dope in 2000s.

[@bDz416]

Just for that, his name really should've been UnCommon. 😄

[@Truthspeaker81]

Kanye produced this whole album. Bar 2 tracks by dilla. Remember that.

[@bigdick4090ti]

Kanye also rapped about uncommon things as well. He was THE eccentric rapper of the 2000s together with the OutKast. What are you talking about 😂

[@treyvonlegette3914]

This always brings tears to my eyes for some reason! ❤ Strength, Beauty, Pain all in one

[@olskool1964]

You're not the only one 😭 first time I saw this vid, I was like wtf? I'm tearing up!😅

[@outlawz7623]

Common's underrated

[@theingloriouspoet3274]

FACTS bro

[@anthonysutter2528]

Depends on who's doing the rating.

[@LaLaVango]

I love Common, he’s so pure.

[@antoniowashington2204]

How did you hear about this song?

[@nonataylor2344]

I feel inspired everytime I hear this.

[@nashirajohnson2422]

This song makes me think about those times when i was a kid getting some ice cream from the ice cream truck on a hot summer day

[@georgeallen6893]

First of all you're right aaaaaaaaaaaaand..........you're soul is beautiful.....don't ask questions lol. I can already tell by your statement 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@loveofmangos001]

You ruined it It's about people not damn ice cream

[@nashirajohnson2422]

@@loveofmangos001 you ruined it because first off you obviously didn’t comprehend what i said in my comment and you ruined it because you getting too deep about it seriously you got issues.

[@courtgizzle]

Wish Common walk in my neighborhood. Give him a hug.

[@LaCheleWallace]

FINALLY! This beat has been playin' in my head all evening. I couldn't think of the record. I gave this video a shot and voilà...I found it. I haven't heard this one in a minute. What an underrated artist. My goodness.

[@herve1348]

Kanye went ultra instinct on this beat

[@thebreadthingy]

Im Thankful to God that I've lived to witness the release of this song and many more on the box.

[@Carlos-xz3vi]

That beat is just life!

[@geminisam8937]

Prince Jackson just posted this song in Instagram revealing that his father MJ used to listen to this song

[@adnanojd]

2024 and still 🔥🔥🔥

[@DejuanJohn]

There’s no real hip hop without Ye

[@maka_veli89]

I wish Life would be like this peace an Love people smiling no wrinkles in their faces

[@WIN_IN_THE_DARK]

I forgot about this song. All star reminded me

[@calvinthomas7514]

Rob same here bro! Now this is gonna stick for a long time

[@dameermasaddiq9637]

Straight up facts...i heard tha lil flute in the back and somethin clicked

[@dianejordan5078]

EXACTLY...........THE PEOPLE💕💕

[@unrealaim9494]

The beat crazy

[@david1albritton]

That’s facts lol I had to ask Siri what beat that was 😂

[@bkmbw1411]

thanx 4 recognising our peaceful n quite nation botswana. such an honour. n this is ur best record ever.

[@effayblaise]

Kanye went to another realm with this one. One of my favorite instrumentals ever

[@maurencegibson]

WOW. I can feel the sincerity in the song. I think a tear almost came from my eye.

[@tha_eye9520]

I feel you,this song gets you a little emotional!..

[@marceezy6983]

Because the song is so good me too

[@lamarbran]

Kanye is a DAWG for this beat 🔥

[@robertblackston9248]

Common is one of the greatest rappers ever. One of very few "Conscious Rappers" left.

[@kofikhalid1130]

From Inglewood to a single hood in Botswana, I see the I in we, my n#gga yours is my drama, standing in front of the judge with no honor, my raps ignite the ppl like Obama 🔥🔥

[@AvengerBloodz]

Now this is real HIP-HOP!!

[@mina7651]

Dat beat

[@OlJohnJoe]

right! ... and those lyrics "music affecting lives"

[@brianespinoza7331]

Gil Scott Heron - almost lost Detroit

[@tejassinha3283]

Kanye produced

[@Soul_Education]

@@brianespinoza7331 Thank you for sharing that.

[@M360-w6o]

KANYE

[@AFlyingMayMay]

One of the very few MCs left on the mic.

[@noahr8670]

Perhaps on the radio mic but there are plenty of MC's underground.

[@noahr8670]

and a lot of them better than common.

[@AFlyingMayMay]

Noah R Yeah, like my dad almost. Cipher 313 MRM Elite on Soundcloud

[@OldSchoolMinded]

Noah R there are good underground rappers. but to say "a lot" are better than Common just shows your lack of knowledge on the subject, yikes. Common is one the biggest legends in his category.

[@noahr8670]

David Buck lol you're trolling right?

[@ehill1536]

This entire album should be a classic, imo. Check it out if you haven't.

[@MrCamwilliams7]

Use to flow to this in high school...man the memories

[@davannajones1901]

Cameron Williams so did I ...this is my jam still

[@MrCamwilliams7]

+Davanna Baxter oh yes! This & "the light!" Maaann I like those songs

[@janayjohnson6669]

same here maaaannnnn......sighs....

[@whyyousoantii_socialllantt9594]

Same

[@jordanallen7734]

Kanye was in MAD SCIENTIST mode when he made this beat! And Common came super correct on this gem of a song. CLASSIC!

[@stephengeffrard2655]

Why is Common slept on so much

[@whyyousoantii_socialllantt9594]

Cause Of this NEW HIP HOP BULLSHIT

[@nina5-12]

I've always loved this guy.

[@kennyking4554]

🎵"This is street ra-dio, for unsung heroes Riding in the regal, trying to stay legal My daughter found Nemo, I found the new primo Ye' you know how we do, we do it for The People".🎶 Common is not only an underrated, Chi rap legend, his body of work (as far as conscious music is concerned) will always be timeless.

[@SaintsRow2233]

Ive always been a fan of common but now I'm older I appreciate him alot more then back then. This man needs his roses and respect he deserves before he passes. If only we had more like him in the rap/hip hop game. This man is a living legend.

[@AndreRsonJ]

Common and Kanye with the beats 🔥🔥 we need another album like “Be” or “Finding forever”

[@maliklanga6534]

"From Englewood to a single hood in Botswana..."

[@sickfoo5506]

All his raps are peppered with subtle things like that. I think its so beast, and shows he is a true student of the game.

[@jvilla8704]

Im driving thru englewood in chicago right now as i listen to this.

[@ofentsentshabele4362]

Duuude!! I’m from Botswana and I only just heard this lyric today 🤩.

[@maliklanga6534]

​@@ofentsentshabele4362 Well... The world knows you exist! Shout out to Common.

[@nonamesinenomine]

Not gonna lie that makes no sense .. I literally know people in Botswana but wouldn't want to know anybody in Englewood because they'll set me up for robbery or murder

[@ArchofFire3]

Do you know what faith is? Something about love, and life. The fire doesn’t burn..

[@096b5]

Goosebumps just how this song seems soo relevant now more than its ever been

[@FckPeace2]

Say no more

[@olskool1964]

Yeah, everytime I listen and view this joint, I get misty-eyed cause it's for everyone that's making it happen everyday!👍🏾🙏🏾

[@ciaranedward8027]

scary that this is almost 10 years old, what a jam

[@alpiwiththebigballs]

feels so weird. time passes quick.

[@MontyFlowz]

​@@alpiwiththebigballsthis comment was 6 years ago. Yes it does❗ 🕣

[@dukenukem7043]

i graduated high school when this dropped . i can’t believe how different the world is now, and the rap industry has changed so much for the worse .

[@kagisomotokwane5584]

Big homie mentioned my country "Botswana" at 2:32... he was like," you know how we do it we do it for the people, from Inglewood to singlehoods in Botswana... now the world knows that we exist because of him...