I would like to see Jonwayne do an npr tiny desk concert.

The best placed cowbell on any beat god damn.

Who else needs Rap Album Three? We're starving over here!

This song effortlessly gives off past, present, and future hip-hop vibes

production is crazy

"2006---Dilla died and I was living off his gift" Gives me chills every time. Bless you, Jonwayne.

Used to rock my kid to sleep to this song, she will be 7 in March...Still listening today!

I am a 63 year old woman, you are my favorite rapper, you are a genius of sound and lyric, never give up you have a skill

"I wrote my poems so I could stay in my zone Thinking: Why go to church if I feel God in my home? Maybe, I write because I'm feeling odd in my bones And when I exorcise this demon I'm not thinking of those" .. Gaaaawd dayuuumm

this is what an mc should be about, this lyrics comes from the soul and it feels like knowing him a little just by listening to his music.

jonwayne the only dude in hip hop that can get away with rockin a dressing gown and moses getaway boots

Dear Jonwayne. Please make another album. I'm waiting... - Hip Hop

In my opinion this guy is so unnrated and needs more attention bc this poetry that hes spittin aint no joke...

2006.... Dilla died and I was living off his gift

i was intensely anticipating this album, and...he just...brought it. he fucking brought it.

Dibia$e really put that cowbell on there

Finally getting the recognition he deserves

Jonwayne's new album is a classic. I can't stop playing it. It's so refreshing hearing a real lyrcist & a dope beat 🔥🔥🔥

MF Doom and JonWayne should do a track together

'2006 Dilla died and I was living off his gift' Straight Fiyah!!!!

For those that don't know, Jon has a youtube channel where he makes beats. It's awesome!

Why go to church if I feel god at my home... pff this track is a gem!

I thank GOD for putting you here, bro. I love you. You've just rekindled my flame.😢

Somehow landed on the name Jonwayne, heard black magic and let autoplay handle everything else. 25 songs in, while cleaning my office, I took a glance and saw it was a white husky Gandalf spit.. was not dissapointed.

Dude looks like he'd call you out in a WoW raid for your DPS not being high enough

Best Song Ever...Aside from passing fancies and the rest of a phenomenal catalog that people have been sleeping on for too long.

An artist's artist.. When I need inspiration to remember why I do what I do.. Cause it's all that matters at the end

the amazing atheist goes hard in this vid

Its almost like you can feel the writer become a poet, big props to this guy. This is what hiphop needs.

Duke got skill... Respect.

The album is so god damn amazing!

This song is deeper than what people think I swear.

This is the definition of underrated

He says a lot of real shit in this.

We will be there for your gig in Paris on March 1st! Hope to see u back live on Le Mellotron

This man is an underrated artist at the least, with nothing but potential and golden art

Verse 1] 1996- It was raining, drops were cutting through the mist I'm in the kitchen like a good kid: Hot chocolate Drawing booklets for profit Grandad had some quarters for my project Ever since I had an honest audience I swore to God that I would body shit Life is too short for modesty I was telling myself, upon that balcony My legs went through the bars steady swinging 'til the splinters came Im aiming for the top Whenever I'm dropping, mom even the mockups are hot This shit is better than friendship; They never understand when I begin shit I walk the lower field until the bell hits the wind It's clicking like these groups of little kids when they get it in But I don't need to play pretend when I play to win Word to Benjamins Word to everything, these words are everything Or maybe words are just my only thing (Alright, that was it) [Instrumental Break] [Verse 2] 2006- Dilla died and I was living off his gift I just heard Donuts at the Borders on the corner in La Habra I was over all these people tryna tell me my aspirations were goners I wrote my poems so I could stay in my zone Thinking: Why go to church if I feel God in my home? Maybe, I write because I'm feeling odd in my bones And when I exorcise this demon I'm not thinking of those It's 2010- I got some shows and I'm finally making friends I'm on the cusp of something big and I can feel it Everything has been building up to this moment-I can steal it I'm just a aphid in the crib speaking major Lip service paid for Showed the whole city what this Wayniac is great for Word to the Kev machine Word to everything, these words are everything Or maybe words are just my only thing. Verse 3] 2016- I spent the last 2 years fucking up big dreams You never know what you want until you get it The future ain't set sometimes it's the little things winning over these checks I had the chance to sell out and I told them 'bout How words are everything, much bigger than gold clouds If I'm a shell of a man my words are empty Ringing through the halls of my bones for near a century Don't lecture me I see that selling soul get better things And maybe its just fear that's keeping me from better scenes But I'm here, one piece An uncle and a beast When they hit play they know that 'imma feast so rest in peace [Verse 4] Married to the game, but it's complicated I know just how it works; if I was smart I'd get hella cake Like if I throw a hook upon this beat it'd get hella plays If I just said yes to all these fools I'd get hella paid If only I could keep my mouth shut, no enemies But I don't see the point in knowing truth and not set it free I can't both express myself, then play the game If you just can't handle what I say, then don't say my name Keep it out your mouth like a foot Rappers babble like a young adult book Look, my trifocal looks could kill some dumb occult crooks Burn a skull, cook If I come out retirement, I got em all shook Let me shake em then Paperless, stirring up emotions with my paper pen If you getting this for free, what you pay for then? Word to friends and them Word to everything But when I die, I know my words will be my only thing

Man, I can't believe I'm just now finding about Jonwayne!!!

I wish I could get hip to all these dope artist when they first hop in the scene instead of many years later.

“Dilla died and I was living off his gift” fuck felt

Absolute masterpiece.

Jonwayne, february 2018, still standing strong! Best lyrical poet in the scene. Keep it real

I miss your music so fucking much man. I hope that fire continues to burn one day. You're an amazing artist

Grandad had some quarters from my project dam i swear this man either has some lyrical flow or hes just a fucking legend in of himself

IMA FEAST SO REST IN PEACE, dude come back, you was killing it

I didn't know wizards could rap until now

Appearances deceive, and much. I entered the video thinking that, because of its appearance, it would be a rock cover. I love Hip Hop, and I love that there are artists who represent it as well as Jonwayne. It has left me speechless, a clear example that appearances deceive. Once again, it is shown that good Hip Hop is represented and backed by a good message and a good handwriting, without having to follow the Hip Hop fashion canons. I repeat, a lot of respect to artists like him. PEACE

I come back to this song every single week. This might be one of the best songs to exist.

That last verse was so deep, it popped every cherry in the world.

Jon needs to collab with A-F-R-O

1996 It was raining, drops were cutting through the mist I'm in the kitchen like a good kid Hot chocolate Draw booklets for profit Grandad had some quarters for my project Ever since I had an artist audience I swear'd to god that I would body shit Life is too short for modesty I was tellin myself upon that balcony My legs went through the bars steady swinging til the splinters came Im aiming for the top Whenever im dropping mom even the mockups are hot This shit is better than friendship They never understand when i begin shit I walk the lower field until the bell hits the wind Its clicking like these groups of little kids when they get it in But i don't need to play pretend when i play to win Word to Benjamins Word to everything, these words are everything Or maybe words are just my only thing [Verse 2] 2006 Dilla died and I was living off his gift I just heard Donuts at the Borders on the corner in La Habra I was over all these people tryna tell me my aspirations were goners I wrote my poem so I could stay in my zone Thinking, why go to church if I feel God in my home? Maybe, I write because i feel the art in my bones When I exorcise this demon I'm not thinking of those It's 2010 I got some shows and I'm finally making friends Im on the cusp of something big and i can feel it Everything has been building up to this moment i can steal it Im just a aphid in the crib speaking major Lip service paid for Showed the whole city what this Wayniac is great for Word to the Kev machine Word to everything, these words are everything Or maybe words are just my only thing 2016 I spent the last 2 years fucking up big dreams You never know what you want until you get it The future ain't set sometimes its the little things winning over these checks I had the chance to sell out and I told them bout how words are everything Much bigger than gold clouds If I'm a shell of a man my words are empty Ringing through the halls of my bones for near a century Don't lecture me I see that selling soul get better things And maybe its just fear thats keeping me from better scenes But im here, one piece An uncle and a beast When they hit play they know that Imma feast so rest in peace [Verse 4] Married to the game but its complicated I know just how it works if I was smart I'd get hella cake Like if I throw a hook up on this beat it'd get hella plays If I just said yes to all these fools I'd get hella paid If only I could keep my mouth shut, no enemies But I don't see the point in knowing truth and not set it free I can't both express myself then play the game If you just can't handle what I say then don't say my name Keep it out your mouth like a foot Rappers babble like a young adult book Look, my trifocal looks could kill some dumb occult crooks Burn a skull, cook If I come out retirement I got em all shook Let me shake em then Paperless, stirring up emotions with my paper pen If you getting this for free what you pay for then? Word to friends and them Word to everything But when I die, I know my words will be my only thing

"2006.. Dilla died and I was living of his gift" ... Homage 👍🔥

Jonwayne and Dibiase keeping it real like always, gotta love it.

Here my dudes we have a certified gated community classic

Debia$e being iconic on this track! God bless him!

Shazaamed this song on the radio, this dude is crazy good was not expecting this at all.

First I've heard of this guy. Made my day.

The big Lebowski meets hip hop

I'm tripping balls on LSD right now for the first time and let me just say this. This has to be the best that youtube has ever recommended me.

Fuck man you killed this album. Beats and rhymes are both crazy

“Authors is the label thought you’d know that by now”, hope they paid him cuz the man a savior.

Petition to unretire Jonwayne:

Sending love from South Africa. This is...... proper genius

Beautiful hip hop, hope he keeps doing his thing. This is the best thing I’ve seen in a long time ty jonwayne

this record is golden bro, i still listen to this everytime im feelin like i need to do something with my life

but words cant describe this man damn

Still rocking this banger and it's almost 2020.

Man... this IS the GREATNESS. the essence of it... I just can't say enough. Honest. Real. Wisdom. Rare.

I love the moment you hear an artist for the first time and you instantly know it's fire. Can't wait to dig into his catalog.

Im on the same path...standing alone...determine to win

One of the few songs left where i still can recognize my self, thank you so much man this Song makes my Heart and soul beat

When a rapper exposes the industry nonchalantly

JONWAYNE IS EVERYTHING

I love this dude so much not only for his rap skills, but also for rocking his own style and his authenticity

Omg this song has aged so fricking well. I almost feel like I just found a new song all over again. I hope all is well Jon! All the best.

I am addicted to keep comming back here...

This man bears his soul in everything that he writes.. A true legend.

Ive been listening to this constantly for months now, such a beautiful and emotive track, almost feels like an apology. Just picked up the 12’, it was already a overwhelming piece of music, then bang - the keys at the end of the track, only just hearing it now. Wow. Song of the year, album of the year. Props to Jonwayne.

wow dibiase production

are we going to act like :45 didnt just happen??? came right back to his hand!

Jon is a boss , this is why i love hip hop, once in a while i discover something fresh and original .. this is dope 4 real

Dude been dropping heat for years and I just found him. Better late than never

This shit is cool beyond measure. Much love, all my friends i introduced to jonwanye effin love it. Kudos from germany!

I think he will become one of the all time greats. He just gives me the vibes when I hear it

JonWayne is my new favourite rapper.

A MASTERPIECE !!!

I'm waitin' for a Nardwuar interview

So much feeling and emotion in his rhymes. I love that shit.

I seen this dude live many years ago, he’s very much so, ahead of his time.

He lays down insane shit like this and yet he looks like he could also come to your house to fix your internet. How is this even possible?

I watch this video everyday

Thank you for this. Words are everything, with that nice beat, this track is everything for me.

Bro, you are absurdly amazing! I’m kinda baffled at how much your work takes from the best pieces of what the best rap has. Insane lyrical content, beautiful cadence, that solid bold tone. I love when lyrical style becomes an instrument. Crucifix lyrics are some of best I’ve ever heard. You are top of top tier

What happened to him? Is he still making new music? I went through a phase from 2017-2018 where i was into him heavy and havent really checked in on him since. He still sounds good to me which is a good sign

I just found my new favourite rapper.

Perfect Sunday morning vibes....so smooth 👌🏼

"I see you, kid", said the old-timer. This definitely gets more plays

Why am I just finding this 🔥🔥🔥

Lyrics: 1996 It was raining, drops were cutting through the mist I'm in the kitchen like a good kid: Hot chocolate Drawing booklets for profit Grandad had some quarters for my project Ever since I had an honest audience I swore to God that I would body shit Life is too short for modesty I was telling myself, upon that balcony My legs went through the bars steady swinging 'til the splinters came Im aiming for the top Whenever I'm dropping, mom even the mockups are hot This shit is better than friendship; They never understand when I begin shit I walk the lower field until the bell hits the wind It's clicking like these groups of little kids when they get it in But I don't need to play pretend when I play to win Word to Benjamins Word to everything, these words are everything Or maybe words are just my only thing 2006 Dilla died and I was living off his gift I just heard Donuts at the Borders on the corner in La Habra I was over all these people tryna tell me my aspirations were goners I wrote my poems so I could stay in my zone Thinking: Why go to church if I feel God in my home? Maybe, I write because I'm feeling odd in my bones And when I exorcise this demon I'm not thinking of those It's 2010 I got some shows and I'm finally making friends I'm on the cusp of something big and I can feel it Everything has been building up to this moment-I can steal it I'm just a aphid in the crib speaking major Lip service paid for Showed the whole city what this Wayniac is great for Word to the Kev machine Word to everything, these words are everything Or maybe words are just my only thing 2016 I spent the last 2 years fucking up big dreams You never know what you want until you get it The future ain't set sometimes it's the little things winning over these checks I had the chance to sell out and I told them 'bout How words are everything, much bigger than gold clouds If I'm a shell of a man my words are empty Ringing through the halls of my bones for near a century Don't lecture me I see that selling soul get better things And maybe its just fear that's keeping me from better scenes But i'm here, one piece An uncle and a beast When they hit play they know that 'imma feast so rest in peace Married to the game, but it's complicated I know just how it works; if I was smart I'd get hella cake Like if I throw a hook upon this beat it'd get hella plays If I just said yes to all these fools I'd get hella paid If only I could keep my mouth shut: no enemies But I don't see the point in knowing truth and not set it free I can't both express myself then play the game If you just can't handle what I say then don't say my name Keep it out your mouth like a foot Rappers babble like a young adult book Look, my trifocal looks could kill some dumb occult crooks Burn a skull, cook If I come out retirement, I got em all shook Let me shake em then Paperless, stirring up emotions with my paper pen If you getting this for free what you pay for then? Word to friends and them Word to everything But when I die, I know my words will be my only thing

much love... finally someone coming trough and moving hip hop upwards...