Music video by Common performing Letter To The Free. (C) 2016 Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. (ARTium Recordings) vevo.ly/We8zh4 #Common #LetterToTheFree #Vevo #RandB #VevoOfficial
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@proffessorurbantechnoninja70037 жыл бұрын
i honestly don't think people are giving common the respect he deserves. Common is one of the greats s and Bilal always slays.
@bushybrow067 жыл бұрын
He lost point I feel with a lot of people when he said in order for racism to die black people need to reach out our hands in love to white people (really?!?). We did that and MLK was shot in the face for it....I'm good and done.
@proffessorurbantechnoninja70037 жыл бұрын
Olaorun67 well you have to keep in mind that although we have been oppressed by these people for years alot of their children want to change. I've seen prejudice against white people from some of my brothers and sisters and it bothers me. We can never truly have peace if we do not make this a team effort. When we falsely accuse people of being racist because other people of their race are racist we are showing prejudice towards them and distancing ourselves from them. We need to all understand that some white people want change. Of course there are those who don't and we can have a field day on them.
@roberttubbs20467 жыл бұрын
ProffessorUrban Technoninja
@proffessorurbantechnoninja70037 жыл бұрын
Robert Tubbs ?
@walter5166 Жыл бұрын
Black America's national anthem!!!! I can only see my ancestors faces when I hear this song. Thank you for all involved in this marvelous creation!!!
@Snarl6167 жыл бұрын
I am a white, european and 101% convinced Metalhead, and I absolutely LOVE Common. That's just to show how great and soulful this artist is.
@tiinakostiainen94144 жыл бұрын
This documentry should be shown in all junior classrooms worldwide,
@darkymakenzy3 жыл бұрын
Our professor made us watch it cuz we had an assignment on it she even included it in our exam nevertheless the documentary made me cry a lot
@neslihansunmaz99123 жыл бұрын
i agree
@kyutwoloop57373 жыл бұрын
Pg 16. There's a lot of explicit violent and dead people, also it shows messages you need to know things y be able to process it to unerstand. It may be good show it to teenagers
@jjanon23713 жыл бұрын
Not junior, but definitely high school. Emmett Till would have been too much for me to handle when I was younger... it’s still too much for me now.
@kyutwoloop57373 жыл бұрын
@@jjanon2371 You know, I hate to be that guy, especially because is a good documentary that help a lot of people, you included. But it's a documentary that speaks about a problem of the USA, and many countries doesn't have those issues; having anothers. For example, until a wave of haitians inmigrants, in my country, Chile, there were almost none afroamerican, and all racist problem was about europeans, indian y mestice descendents, but actually people use words as blacks or nigga whit indians, even if their skin was much whiter than an actual afroamerican. So, why did that happens? Well, most culture were movies, tv shows, books, etc. From the USA, and people replace the racist issue for the US racism even if it was much different. So, what I'm trying to say is that USA use to think their issues are the ounly world issues, but no; and makes a lot of damage when an issue became invisible and replaced for an USA one that actually didn't happen in the local country
@aimmortalslegacy21897 жыл бұрын
I always loved Common but I have a newly found love and respect for him. Since day one he spoke on social issues around the world, and now some 25 years later he is still on point.. that is true love, dedication, and commitment! Go ahead Common its your lane.. thank you for constantly giving the conscious something to feed on.
@bennyblanco49057 жыл бұрын
ralph ellison It just common sense really. hence the name.
@alondathomas2937 жыл бұрын
Just heard this at the end of the new Netflix documentary "13th"by Ava DuVernay (SELMA.) It deals with the exact issues mentioned in this song---which is great,BTW, but good luck actually hearing it on the radio.
@alondathomas2937 жыл бұрын
Definitely check out "13th" ,btw.
@aimmortalslegacy21897 жыл бұрын
Kirk Wood my comment came after knowing about Common sense the 90's. seems that he have been able to drop a hit on every album, but the rest of what he dropped was his way of expessing his love for hiphop. There are artist who enjoy Hiphop not because they are being heard on the radio.. we know who directs the programing for radio. Again.. I have a new found respect for Common because I know that he is truly conscious of the music he is making.. its not necessarily for the radio.
@aimmortalslegacy21897 жыл бұрын
Benny Blanco hmmm?
@SlackerET7 жыл бұрын
Shot me with your ray gun (Reagan) now you wanna trump me damnnn
@jessypooh247 жыл бұрын
Glad you caught it and brought it to our attention
@rlinton117 жыл бұрын
Slacker Watch KingKay ~ King City channel Kingkaytheartist / Used To This Remix
@codyandrews70657 жыл бұрын
ME too.
@raheemmrgnc7 жыл бұрын
Slacker I swear I was about to say that....
@socialscientist18957 жыл бұрын
Props to Gil Scott Heron for the "Ray Gun" moniker. He's the first person I heard say that in his piece "B Movie" from 1981.
@zerov13782 жыл бұрын
ayyyyy media studies students who now love this song whaddup?!
@userAAA134 жыл бұрын
I am here because of Netflix documentary of black people history in the united state, this song was in the documentary, who is here because of Netflix? ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏿✊🏿✊🏾
@user-pd9us3vp1c4 жыл бұрын
Me too! from Japan 🇯🇵
@davidclarke96974 жыл бұрын
First heard this on the documentary but im here because #blacklivesmatter
@rueflower27754 жыл бұрын
I am. ✊🏼
@jennyh644 жыл бұрын
Yep, I just finished 13TH. I hardly ever look up music videos, but did today when it ended.
@m.maifada89774 жыл бұрын
Black life matter is just chrologic of révolution.... ✊🏻✊🏽✊🏿
@lashayjohnson28573 жыл бұрын
I couldn't do nothing but cry when I first heard this. We are going to continue to sing our way to glory. I can hear my ancestors singing too..... FREEDOM, FREEDOM COME.....HOLD ON, WON'T BE LONG💞❤️💯💯💯💯
@parthjaiswal73314 жыл бұрын
Who's here after watching '13' on 'Netflix'?
@Ali-zd4sz4 жыл бұрын
me
@parthjaiswal73314 жыл бұрын
What an informative documentry it is.
@sykoxpimp194 жыл бұрын
Just finished watching it
@brdrcrsr084 жыл бұрын
Just now
@23freeno4 жыл бұрын
yep
@aimeethomas16884 жыл бұрын
The events with George Floyd brought me to this song, I've heard it before long time ago but I wanted to meditate on what's been happening, Common thank you for your creativity and REALNESS.... YOU are music Skin-folk ✊🏾
@theafrospacecowboy7 жыл бұрын
It's real hip-hop music for the soul, y'all!!
@DVRKO847 жыл бұрын
Hugo Arruda dos Santos 6th sense
@aileraguilar39766 жыл бұрын
80 4our yeeeeeeeeee
@booyaaka6 жыл бұрын
*from But good reference tho.
@uzbekistan56655 жыл бұрын
80 4our the perseverance of a rebel I drop heavier levels ..... 😉
@yaboi71866 жыл бұрын
A level media whoop whoop
@AeromaticXD5 жыл бұрын
Ya Boi same here!
@iamvain5 жыл бұрын
Yes lads
@krissiasantos44485 жыл бұрын
Same
@mindrexavos34975 жыл бұрын
Best of luck! Can’t wait until we’re done.
@rossbagwell24845 жыл бұрын
Still confused about the meaning of this video, someone explain?
@neerajamb4 жыл бұрын
These lyrics shake the earth we stand on, and rock our core!!
@kwilliams37704 жыл бұрын
This song grips my soul my eyes feel you can hear the pain in Bilals vocals. Prayers to all the brothers and sisters who unjustly watched the sun rise and set behind the walls.
@nathanharry9516 Жыл бұрын
Y'all, go back and listen to this again. I guarantee there's something new you'll find buried in these INCREDIBLE lyrics
@dalalmellouli2075 жыл бұрын
I'm French and thought the documentary was mind blowing,. After watching I really took an interest in the African American history.
@myasando22197 жыл бұрын
Most underated rapper of our time
@Kpkisubi7 жыл бұрын
DEFO
@newlifegman6 жыл бұрын
Mya Sando, and Big Sean as well
@sweetshy8087 жыл бұрын
My great great grandfather was hung in Africa during slavery. He was a tribal man. He fought hard for his rights. His blood runs in mine and songs like these make me have an out of body experience.
@GeorgieNdirangu7 жыл бұрын
"You shot me with your ray gun (Reagan) and now you wanna tramp (Trump) me." BARS!
@joshuashelton-bey71625 жыл бұрын
Barz iz all Common kno 😂😂
@PN57584 жыл бұрын
Could you explain the meaning behind it? I'm not American, that's why.
@karadrine4 жыл бұрын
@@PN5758 There's a whole lot to it. Reagan's policies basically started up the Prison Industrial Complex, making it profitable for the private sector to mass incarcerate the people. This lended itself toward police putting people in jail for any reason they could find, and since the poor can't afford bail, they just sit in prison until they get a trial, or don't, and it has stayed that way since. With the history of America up to that point, only very, very few African Americans had any chance of staying OUT of prison, 'criminal' or not (refer to Kalief Browder's case, Exonerated Five/Central Park Jogger case). Now, regarding the Trump situation, well, America's policies were/are trending towards more assistance/reform for the Justice system, however looking at, again, the history of the Justice system and every single time that's been reformed, it's only expected that Trump is just going to reshape it the same way it's always been reshaped, subtly veiled racism and oppression for anyone that isn't white. Keep in mind, Trump also very famously put out an ad asking for the death penalty for the teenagers who were imprisoned on false charges in the Central Park Jogger case for literally no reason other than to play on the fear of the public.
@PN57584 жыл бұрын
@@karadrine thank you
@thebryanshow7574 жыл бұрын
Common always has bars! That’s why he’s awesome
@Lalaland.0014 жыл бұрын
Where are you now Common, we need you now more then ever...Please...
@jessiicaa7164 жыл бұрын
Southern leaves, southern trees we hung from Barren souls, heroic songs unsung Forgive them father they know this knot is undone Tied with the rope that my grandmother died Pride of the pilgrims affect lives of millions Since slave days separating, fathers from children Institution ain't just a building But a method, of having black and brown bodies fill them We ain't seen as human beings with feelings Will the U.S. Ever be us? Lord willing! For now we know, the new Jim Crow They stop, search and arrest our souls Police and policies patrol philosophies of control A cruel hand taking hold We let go to free them so we can free us America's moment to come to Jesus Freedom (freedom) Freedom come (freedom come) Hold on (hold on) Won't be long (won't be long) Freedom (freedom) Freedom come (freedom come) Hold on (hold on) Won't be long (won't be long) The caged birds sings for freedom to bring Black bodies being lost in the american dream Blood of black being, a pastoral scene Slavery's still alive, check amendment 13 Not whips and chains, all subliminal Instead of 'nigga' they use the word 'criminal' Sweet land of liberty, incarcerated country Shot me with your ray-gun And now you want to trump me Prison is a business, America's the company Investing in injustice, fear and long suffering We staring in the face of hate again The same hate they say will make america great again No consolation prize for the dehumanized For america to rise it's a matter of black lives And we gonna free them, so we can free us America's moment to come to Jesus Freedom (freedom) Freedom come (freedom come) Hold on (hold on) Won't be long (won't be long) Freedom (freedom) Freedom come (freedom come) Hold on (hold on) Won't be long (won't be long) Freedom (freedom) Freedom come (freedom come) Hold on (hold on) Won't be long (won't be long) Freedom (freedom) Freedom come (freedom come) Hold on (hold on) Won't be long (won't be long) Freedom (freedom) Freedom come (freedom come) Hold on (hold on) Won't be long (won't be long) Freedom (freedom) Freedom come (freedom come) Hold on (hold on) Won't be long (won't be long) Freedom (freedom) Freedom come (freedom come) Hold on (hold on) Won't be long (won't be long) Freedom (freedom) Freedom come (freedom come) Hold on (hold on) Won't be long (won't be long) Freedom (freedom) Freedom come (freedom come) Hold on (hold on) Won't be long (won't be long) Oh, freedom, won't be long
@HalloweenTheTokyo4 жыл бұрын
thank-you so much you write nice.
@laronzothompson6314 жыл бұрын
👍🏾
@Soulsonsix3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. These lyrics capture so much... so many lives lost to racism; lost to mass incarceration; and, lost in ignorance. My heart is so full of sadness, to have lived 'through it' - my Black American experience - to have known its painful influence, much more intensely doled out over the lives of my forebearers, their forebearers and their ancestors, too. Yet, I'm also an expanded vessel; one with a depth that no earth-bound person can reach, possessed of a capacity that draws from those very same forebearers' spirit. "Freedom, freedom come..." I'm holding on with all that I have left. Please don't be long.
@RellyPendergrass Жыл бұрын
Haven’t seen “13” .. heard of it though… just here because common is a legend that’s consistently been putting out quality music with needed messages. I knew this was the song i’d be coming to after listening to this album.
@thatweirdo50484 жыл бұрын
I pray that we finally get the freedom and liberation that we’ve been crying for, I pray we get treated like humans rather than animals that need to be caged up. I pray for a day where we see peace
@AG-vi8bo4 жыл бұрын
George Floyd, please rest in peace. We could not save you but I pray we can save the next who comes after you. Please forgive us.
@navyaprakash75374 жыл бұрын
@@cheyennemigliore8663 There is a next. He is still alive though thankfully, but he was shot 7 times and may not walk again
@Vertiz1317 жыл бұрын
Common is UNMATCHED with his poetry. You can tell when you hear him that Hip Hop just spills out of him. It's easy to him. He just feels it and I love that. It's why he's been my one of my favs since I was a kid.
@ApocalypseLater87 жыл бұрын
Bilal is a unique human & artist in his anti-commercial integrity. Makes this powerful track all the more better! Excellent production. When that horn comes in! *SMOOTH*
@ApocalypseLater87 жыл бұрын
Also the fact it's in B&W reminds me of the great Gordon Parks & Lazlo Kovacs.
@HK22-8577 жыл бұрын
Most people don't fuck with Common even though he speaks on real shit just like Cole Kendrick and many other conscious rappers today. He's very slept on. Because he says what most are afraid to talk about. Just like those I mentioned above.
@tappedinradio7 жыл бұрын
CrownPrinceCam nah their songs are pretty boring maybe thats why no one fucks wit it
@KHEM-MECCA7 жыл бұрын
Common is dropping knowledge as usual!! His words (flow) is better than his speeches on black issues.. Much respect!
@deepthought51417 жыл бұрын
Wisdom Reflects Earth well said Queen
@taser43387 жыл бұрын
Wisdom Reflects Earth words and flow are two different things. words are obviously the lyrics. flow is the rhythm of the instruments and the singing, and also their style. But damn this is good stuff
@KHEM-MECCA7 жыл бұрын
Discount L lol ok
@Karl6712 жыл бұрын
I know
@Soluchi-InfiniteCoCreatorGod7 жыл бұрын
Powerful.
@8illy4 жыл бұрын
this song is so powerful..
@abbyhaverkamp724 жыл бұрын
Just heard this song for the first time at a protest last night in Texas. Very powerful ✊🏼
@mrmrsplummer35267 жыл бұрын
"We got free them so they can free us, America's chance to come to Jesus " Dope line so much in that bar but only people freeing us is us..
@mikegs9497 жыл бұрын
long live to common, nas, talib and mos!!!!!!! hope they be dropping jewels for another 100 years!
@noahjackson68067 жыл бұрын
mike blaze (
@MrKingCart3r7 жыл бұрын
mike blaze that record would be a master piece and if he was here I would love to add Pac as well
@charithajinasena59937 жыл бұрын
you my friend listen to good music.. don't forget Lupe 👌
@shanuddin68767 жыл бұрын
👌👌👏
@maphos5 жыл бұрын
Krs One K Dot as well
@tomeves24445 жыл бұрын
A level media gang where you at
@keyannafoster45195 жыл бұрын
Yeet
@charlottepreston26764 жыл бұрын
Ayoooo
@Ememe4043 жыл бұрын
sup
@bigmassiverob3 жыл бұрын
Now then
@spinalfluid11933 жыл бұрын
Ayyeeee
@wd14567 жыл бұрын
Beautiful...Common, Robert Glasper, Bilal & Andra Day 💜
@TariqAmazin7 жыл бұрын
...also Karriem Riggins on the drums and Elena Pinderhughes on the flute!
@LorenzovanGeerke7 жыл бұрын
T Amazin and Christian Scott on the trumpet.. 👌🏽
@TariqAmazin7 жыл бұрын
word up
@tu_relaturela44876 жыл бұрын
Robert glasper ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@SonofSamhein7 жыл бұрын
The ancestors are raising their fists HIGH into the air, in: utmost appreciation...Salute, brethren. And, RESPECT.
@Anthonywood5894 жыл бұрын
Sad how low the view count is for this song. I'm not surprised though. A lot of us are lost, divided, and broken this day of age. The tough part is how do you educate the many people that don't want to be educated...
@TrueKing4 жыл бұрын
Very sad indeed
@killybilli3 жыл бұрын
"A lot of us are lost, divided, and broken this day of age" early 21st century in a nutshell
@lawtraf80083 жыл бұрын
fact
@lincolnhunter55242 жыл бұрын
THAT'S WHY EACH ONE... HAS 2... PASS IT ON...... 🤔
@elijahjobmason46387 жыл бұрын
Greetings Mr. Common, My name is Elijah Mason and I am 19 years old. Currently I am residing in a shelter, The Covenant House, due to egregious circumstances. Previously, I stayed with my parents until a situation occurred with my father and I ending with him aiming a knife towards my face, my second near death experience since birth. By the grace of God not a bone in my body was damaged, but before I lived with my parents, I stayed with my grandmother from age 2 to age 18. The reason for me having to leave her home was because I was not taking care of my business while I was in school and we were having arguments back and forth about my lack of action towards my education while I was in college. I dropped out early in the year of 2017. Most of my life, I have had anxiety issues which caused me to stray away from classes, depending on the class size and space of classroom, for a certain amount of time until I had the courage to actually walk in the room. It also caused me to feel introverted to the point where I stayed to myself, especially now that I have something to be publicly humiliated about physically, which is something I can tell you in person, and it is really a good thing because I feel more compelled to work towards my craft. I have also suffered from lack of concentration, sexual immorality since childhood, which almost led me on a path to hell until God saved me and gave me a vision, anger issues since high school, and gluttony where I have had an addiction to food since childhood, which again by the grace of God, I am still healthy. Although I still need push and guidance towards being effective, my lack of concentration has not improved all the way, but it will. I am writing this letter to inform you about what I have planned for my future and to see if you could be of some guidance into being a business mentor to me, investing in me business, or even knowing somebody that could mentor or invest, but mostly mentor because I know I have the potential to be the most knowledgeable businessman that ever lived. My startup idea includes having a venue franchise with events and other types of affairs centered around entertainment and technology, since entertainment will always be in demand and technology is the future. I am grateful to God that he is on the verge of using me in an immense way for the bible says, "And let us not be weary in well doing, for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." In conclusion, I am in desperate need of your help and I pray that you will read this letter and assist me, or even if you know someone that could partner with you in helping would be a blessing. I ask that you please not message me back by email because of our lack of computer time, but if you are encouraged, please contact me at the shelter number, 313-463-2500. God Bless.
@AuntieDocGlo4 жыл бұрын
I thank God for hope! America, we as African American people still have hope. We still have a freedom in our hearts that America cannot take away.
@abbiewithglam22104 жыл бұрын
This song needs to relive...RIGHT NOW!!!!!
@evangelosrafailgiotis26484 жыл бұрын
Justice for George Floyd black life's matters ✊🖤
@Hardie_Boi4 жыл бұрын
Nai re paixtara mou ante kai sta dika mas.
@jameslist26044 жыл бұрын
it does
@imperiorgaming8464 жыл бұрын
@@jameslist2604 bra you stupid or something
@LilLion6523 жыл бұрын
IMPERIOR GAMING how he stupid?
@oichiazai13 жыл бұрын
✊🏿🖤
@breezywalkerz64197 жыл бұрын
I liked even before watching because this song is everything !! If you haven't watch 13th yet definitely do it now !!!!
@jz37377 жыл бұрын
Breezy Walkerz my teacher at my school had us watch and take notes on the 13th I knew something wasn't write with this country now I no exactly what's going on its real eye opening this country is really on letting black men an women do any thing
@alicechadegani96217 жыл бұрын
juzarien shoulders, I saw "13" . it tells the truth about Black & Brown political prisoners incarcerated for the greed of U.S. im reading Angela Davis' book on prison reform. I work with Abe Brown's Prison Crusades. I see the faces of many Black inmates. It's a quite a experience. There's sadness in the air. Yet they hold on hopeing against all odds.
@gillestremblay10923 ай бұрын
I love COMMON's music and message. Let me tell you who I am. An Italian Canadian, 69 years old, with a french quebecer's name. I play Common's music to friends of my age , to the younger generations who like or love hip hop. They all say I don't want someone preaching to me in my music. I know for a fact to pass my message along to my children, my grand children, and already to my great grand children it will sound like preaching. Common is an incredible artist and my preacher of choice
@freddyruga34337 жыл бұрын
Who else is here from the 13TH documentary?
@northtree64917 жыл бұрын
this is rap 💣💥 fuck all that skinny jean mumble rap gimme more thought provoking art
@365lumpy7 жыл бұрын
North tree take some time and ask yourself what is Hip Hop, MCeeing, and DJing 4.
@Myraeiliana7 жыл бұрын
North tree this needs to be heard more often. it seems as if beats are what makes songs when back then it was a beat backing up the words you were expressing.
@felixlodge18426 жыл бұрын
North tree shat ap u L
@tuckersdadnb7 жыл бұрын
Great way to start my day...East Coast of Canada..struggling during these Holidays. Yet I have my faith and Common, to guide me. Respect
@Ubun2_7 жыл бұрын
Song was used in the 13th documentary film....awesome!
@Snow__7 жыл бұрын
Common you never disappointed.
@nerdbamarich20637 жыл бұрын
incredible album and one of my favorite songs from the album...
@felixlodge18426 жыл бұрын
Nerdbama Rich I remember asking
@LostMeaning4 ай бұрын
The instruments on this song helps me with my migraines, no cap. Everytime I have a headache I play this, like now and the headache is over. I don't know how and why but man I thank you for this song it never fail to heal me
@azproform7 жыл бұрын
Don't label me, as a white man, as a hater, as a bigot, because all this HUMAN wants is for ALL of us to feel this song to their roots, that all of us as humans are one, we all love and feel pain the same. period. end all, be all. ONE LOVE!
@parampam99947 жыл бұрын
This is by far, the best lyrics I've heard ever.
@LuisLara-fn1hj4 жыл бұрын
Today's anthem! R.I.P. George Floyd Equality, respect and most of all LOVE for ALL.
@martinmuita20633 жыл бұрын
1M views simply not enough for this masterpiece.
@valeriewhite1414 жыл бұрын
Loved hearing this song on #13th! Powerful and Poignant!
@JennB3319737 жыл бұрын
Amazing song. Mind blowing message, may I help to carry it forward. Thank you, 13th, for opening my eyes and my heart. I am embarrassed that they were closed for so long.
@GeoffreyMureithi4 жыл бұрын
Let's get this one to 1M
@Alleyezonme8_245 жыл бұрын
"Pride of the pilgrims affect lives of millions / Since slave days separating, fathers from children / Institution ain't just a building / But a method, of having black and brown bodies fill them" - Common
@beard30003 жыл бұрын
And still keep Father's apart from there sons use social media now as a weapon
@gatesjudy14 жыл бұрын
I am. A must watch. Love one another.
@flourish-cherryprosper74527 жыл бұрын
powerful messages and thank for speaking the truth bro. because we need freedom not liberty.
@b_l_a_c_k84347 жыл бұрын
mature black man.
@Bashanganyi7 жыл бұрын
This video has a powerful message
@msalto97 жыл бұрын
Common's work is phenomenal.
@RaKya067 жыл бұрын
Thank you Common you never disappoint! Love Bilal
@jackglassmusic15142 жыл бұрын
Who’s here after the AQA a level media exam?
@wazzyy72732 жыл бұрын
how did you find the question?
@michelbonneur61344 жыл бұрын
even when they lock you up you spirit will allways be free believe me
@Mr.D345 жыл бұрын
While pop stars with real bad music get thousand millions of views, this great video of a great song hasn't even gotten a millon views yet. What a shame. Common is a great artist and a true rapper. I guess you never get the respect you deserve when you're a true artist talking about real issues!
@Hero-hi1wu4 жыл бұрын
Bilal's got an amazing voice; it fits amazingly with this song.
@MimsyStarrTV7 жыл бұрын
Common and Bilal always a dynamic force of creativity. Vibes is right on dis ya flow! #Artlives
@JPhilocypher6 жыл бұрын
Big up Common keeping it real in 2017, the age when most don't give a fuck about conscious music
@elenabrambilla86757 жыл бұрын
one of the best albums of 2016
@LizzyAlexis7 жыл бұрын
This was very powerful and needed to be heard
@KiaraHargrove4 жыл бұрын
So powerful!!! 🔥🔥🔥💯
@StocksandCigars7 жыл бұрын
People always ask: Whats wrong with society. The answer lies in the numbers of people consuming ignorance versus people consuming greatness such as this. How does the "cash me outside girl" have 12 million views in 3 days, and this piece of art only have 500k views since December???!! Ignorance is bliss.
@lodisdinwiddie15094 жыл бұрын
I watched the movie "13" last night and was enthralled. Really good documentary and this song set it off.
@mcquadebrown77837 жыл бұрын
King Common
@warrenlondon24267 жыл бұрын
The 13th Brought me here! Man I cried some real tears when they played this song at the end. So powerful!
@asmodeo1116 жыл бұрын
what a lineup for the support band of common robert glasper, christian scott, bilal, elena pinderhughes !
@justice4all2244 жыл бұрын
Freedom must be fought for
@johncobb70507 жыл бұрын
Nothing but Truth in this Track! Awesome!
@LenaNelsonMusic4 жыл бұрын
God why is my heart so heavy
@carly1luv7 жыл бұрын
Powerful lyrics and visuals represented in this video. Lyrics represent a strong cry for freedom amongst the black community. I often wonder when will us black folks as a whole break loose from the chains of slavery.
@rafb36624 жыл бұрын
Had to come back to this one today as well as many others. Great song
@trishthompson41097 жыл бұрын
America is a business. Gotta take money out or things will never change
@tappedinradio7 жыл бұрын
Trish Thompson but nope. 90% of these clowns just went broke for Christmas
@veronicamorse57934 жыл бұрын
This is probably the most powerful, beautiful, and important song that I've ever heard. I look forward to diving into more of Common and Bilal's music, as well as other recommended artists. These lyrics blew me away and the construction of the song is amazing. I've seen 13th countless times (I'm a sociology major with a focus in social problems) but every time I watch it, I make new connections. Both the song and documentary are tremendous works of art that speak volumes about the social problems persisting in the U.S., and the systemic and institutional racism that has produced and reproduced inequality. #BlackLivesMatter #SayHerName
@riccardojorge7 жыл бұрын
I can't understand how this isn't one of the greatests songs in this era, those fucking lyrics, Common has his mind on the right place, he is conscious and aware of everything, he cares. Thank you for the message.
@Niki166984 ай бұрын
Ich habe diese Netflix Doku eben gesehen - hat mich sehr nachdenklich gemacht - der Song ist spitze.
@alsaulso13327 жыл бұрын
so so needed right now!!!
@PabloEscobar-zd7re7 жыл бұрын
Common holding down hip hop
@Niki166984 ай бұрын
I just saw this Netflix documentary - it made me think a lot - the song is great.
@kgomotsomathope10127 жыл бұрын
Common is not just a rapper, he is a lyrical activist!! Quality music, pity it is not promoted on the mainstream....
@spinalfluid11933 жыл бұрын
Hello from A-Level media studies
@Cherrylove5707 жыл бұрын
amen brother,lord please free my son❤
@latchkeykidfilmsLLC2 ай бұрын
One of the most genius songs ever. 💥
@williamoats51909 ай бұрын
This goes so deep like back to Africa roots no where you came from so you know where you are going
@cadejagraham47277 жыл бұрын
I love this so much 😍😍😍
@cosmicenergybeing52777 жыл бұрын
I love this song!
@honeydip197 жыл бұрын
Bilal sings so effortlessly and Common's lyrics are always on point.
@cookiegee97387 жыл бұрын
Wow....this So true my Brother. 🔊Thank you for speaking on what's real🎤🎶